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Larry Bass founder and Chief Executive of Shinawil 

My next guest is responsible for Irish versions of hit TV shows such as Dragons Den, Popstars, th...

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05.45 28 Aug 2025


Larry Bass founder and Chief Executive of Shinawil 



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05.45 28 Aug 2025


My next guest is responsible for Irish versions of hit TV shows such as Dragons Den, Popstars, the Apprentice and Dancing with the Stars.  Shinawil was set up in 1999 just before reality TV took off with shows such as Big Brother. But with linear TV viewing numbers on the wane and young people watching clips rather than full length TV shows, what does the future hold for scripted TV productions? 

All to chat about with Larry Bass the founder and chief executive of Shinawil. 


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