As a politics professor at the University of East Anglia, Prof. Alan Finlayson has spent the last decade examining how politics is changing due to the way we communicate online. When we heard about his work, we decided to speak to him about how those lessons from politics can be transferred over into the talent industry, and what the next generation of talent are looking for in an agent.

Half-Moroccan, half-Pakistani Londoner Mariah Idrissi is a pioneer in the world of modest fashion. She became recognised as the world's first hijab-wearing model after featuring in H&M's worldwide 'Close the Loop' campaign. Since then she’s extended her influence to the world of film through writing, consultancy and voice work.

In this episode, she tells us about finding the right agent at different points in your career and what true inclusivity looks like for hijabis in modern media.

For almost twenty years Tejas Kotecha was a producer for Sky Sports, working with presenters and sports stars while breaking some of the biggest sports stories on live TV.

In this episode he gives us top tips into how to break into the TV world. Whether you're a budding presenter or a retired athlete - Tejas has all the answers!

Caitlin McClatchey is an Olympian in her own right, representing Great Britain at three Olympic Games and winning two gold medals at the Commonwealth Games. Since retiring she has become a Commercial Manager at Team GB, liaising with companies and athletes to enhance Team GB’s brand.

In this episode she shares with us her memories of competition, and the lessons she’s learned from moving from having a new perspective on the industry.

There's no doubt that professional organising is a niche, but it's one that Vicky Silverthorn has cornered. She was PA to a popstar before realising in 2010 that her passion lay elsewhere, and started her business You Need a Vicky.

In this episode, we learn exactly what professional organising is, the strict requirements when organising celebrity's homes, and why a professional organiser would even need an agent!

From discovering Bruce Springsteen, to organising Live Aid, there's not much in the music industry that Harvey Goldsmith hasn't done. It would be quicker to list the artists he hasn't worked with over his 60 years in the business, but a few include Bob Dylan, Pink Floyd, Queen and The Rolling Stones!

Harvey joined us to give us extraordinary insight into the world of a music promoter, how he got started, and his love of the industry.

As current Olympic, World, European and British champion, there's no doubt that Bryony Page is at the top of her game. After silver at Rio 2016, Bronze at Tokyo 2020, and gold at Paris 2024, Bryony is one of the Team GB's top Olympic stars.

Bryony joined us to discuss her history with agents, her career so far, and what she wants next for both herself and the sport that she loves.

We've heard from plenty of sectors so far on Anatomy of an Agency, but this episode is our first magician! Harry De Cruz is an award winning magician, who as well as starring in his own shows has acted as consultant for some of the biggest names in the industry including Dynamo and Derren Brown.

From a 10 year old kid with a passion and no contacts, to one of the most sought after magicians in the world, Harry gives us his lessons in how to capture an audience, both on stage and off it.