Today on the show, we’re joined by Katherine Butler, Director of Commissioning for Drama at Sky Studios. Before Sky, Katherine was Creative Director at The Ink Factory, led the narrative department at Raw, and spent almost a decade at Film4, where she became Deputy Head of Film.

In this episode, Katherine talks about her path into commissioning, shares stories from working on some of the UK’s most-loved cult classics of the last decade, and offers invaluable insight into what commissioners are really looking for in a script.

This conversation was recorded in September 2025.

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Writer and director Julia Jackman joins the podcast to talk about her journey into filmmaking, developing a visual voice, and the practical realities of getting work made. She discusses how her background in translating influences her approach to storytelling, and the process behind her latest film 100 Nights of Hero, now in cinemas.

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This week on The Going Rogue Club, we’re joined by Sue Latimer, co-founder of ARG Talent Agency. Sue represents some of the most respected actors working today, including Imelda Staunton, Daniel Radcliffe and Liam Neeson, just to name a few.

In this conversation, Sue talks about acting, finding the right representation, and what it actually takes to build a long, sustainable career. She discusses what agents look for, how to handle setbacks, and shares a few wild industry stories along the way.

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