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Feb 5, 2026 They debate the strangest celebrity adverts and whether brand deals can wreck reputations. They explain how productions decide between building full sets or dressing real homes and celebrate the craftsmen behind tiny set details. They discuss extreme live stunts, ethics and liability. They also reveal how reality contestants are paid and the future of niche streaming platforms.
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Primate’s Beach House Was Built On Stage
- Simon Bowles told Marina about building full sets like the beachfront house for Primate entirely on a soundstage.
- Marina notes that built sets give total control and often include painted backdrops and planted palms to simulate location.
Locations Can Beat Sets On Cost
- Using real locations can be cheaper than building sets but requires intensive dressing and restoration work.
- Simon Bowles explains crews replace wallpaper, carpets and fittings then restore them after wrapping to preserve the location.
Labour Drives Set Costs
- The most expensive element in production design is labour and time, not always props or materials.
- Marina emphasises sourcing, building and specialist operators drive costs more than obvious set pieces.