Tina Fey and Charlie Brooker have joined what is gearing up to be a seriously splashy 50th edition of the Edinburgh TV Festival.
Comedy icon Fey, star of 30 Rock and the creator of Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt and The Four Seasons, will chat with Irish TV Host Graham Norton on stage on the final day of the fest, which takes place next month. “Fey brings her distinct charm, wit and insight to this lively conversation with beloved broadcaster Graham Norton,” Edinburgh said.
She joins a tranche of new speakers that include Black Mirror creator Brooker and UK super producer Stephen Lambert, whose credits include The Traitors, Gogglebox and Undercover Boss.
Meanwhile, the alternative MacTaggart will be delivered by comedian, writer and actor Munya Chawawa, who will “make the case for why broadcasters underestimate digital creatives at their peril, and will issue a call to arms for creative risk.”
Fey brings a serious dose of star power to the UK’s top TV confab. Already confirmed for this year’s fest is Shonda Rhimes, who will receive an inaugural fellowship, and Lenny Henry, who takes the outstanding achievement award. The MacTaggart will be delivered by former BBC News boss James Harding.
Edinburgh has also unveiled a number of sessions that include Adolescence co-creator Jack Thorne speaking to Culture Minister Chris Bryant and a worldview address from Sony International boss Wayne Garvie. There will also be creative masterclasses on Adolescence, Last One Laughing UK and Rivals.
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