ABOUT THIS EPISODE
3Spoonies On Representation on TV: Community Questions
Episode Number: 62.5 Date: 27th August 2026
Want to work in TV, acting, editing or scriptwriting?
In this episode of 3Spoonies, we’re joined again by Samantha Renke to answer community questions from students about breaking into the television industry.
Samantha shares honest, practical advice on building confidence, using social media, getting experience, acting opportunities, working behind the camera, reasonable adjustments, disability inclusion in media, and writing disabled characters authentically.
We discuss:
- How young people can get into TV and media
- Is drama school the only route into acting?
- How to gain confidence on camera
- Behind-the-scenes TV jobs and accessibility
- Reasonable adjustments in the workplace
- Can writers create disabled characters they don’t personally relate to?
- Why authentic representation matters
Whether you dream of acting, editing, producing, writing or presenting, this episode is packed with useful advice and real industry insight.
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Jo O’Neil
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Claire Napper
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Sponsors
A HUGE thank to our Community Sponsor for this Season: Vicky Wilson
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