Liam O'Connor

British TV & Streaming Editor

British TV & Streaming Editor. Covers BBC, ITV, Channel 4, BritBox, and UK-originated drama. Ten years reviewing British TV for The Guardian and Radio Times.

10 yrs experience 📍 London, United Kingdom

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Beat

British drama, comedy, BBC originals, ITV thrillers, Channel 4 documentaries, BritBox, Sky Atlantic, Edinburgh TV Festival

Expertise

British drama BBC originals ITV thrillers UK comedy Doctor Who Edinburgh TV Festival Cinema-television crossover

Languages

English Irish Gaelic French (conversational)

Credentials

🎓 Education

MA Television Studies, Goldsmiths University of London · BA English Literature, Trinity College Dublin

📰 Previously

The Guardian TV desk (2018–2024) · Radio Times (2014–2018) · The Stage critic (2010–2014)

★ Awards & Memberships

BPG (Broadcasting Press Guild) Television Critic of the Year nominee (2022) · BAFTA Craft jury participant (2023) · Edinburgh TV Festival Awards juror

Conflict-of-Interest Disclosure

My spouse works in BBC documentary production; I recuse from any review touching their projects. I am not a BAFTA voting member.

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About Liam O'Connor

Who is Liam O'Connor?: British TV & Streaming Editor. Covers BBC, ITV, Channel 4, BritBox, and UK-originated drama. Ten years reviewing British TV for The Guardian and Radio Times.
What does Liam O'Connor cover?: British drama, comedy, BBC originals, ITV thrillers, Channel 4 documentaries, BritBox, Sky Atlantic, Edinburgh TV Festival
How can I contact Liam O'Connor?: Email Liam O'Connor directly at liam@thedigitalwise.com or on X/Twitter at LiamOnTV.
How is Liam O'Connor qualified to review films?: Liam O'Connor holds MA Television Studies, Goldsmiths University of London · BA English Literature, Trinity College Dublin. Prior experience: The Guardian TV desk (2018–2024) · Radio Times (2014–2018) · The Stage critic (2010–2014).
Does Liam O'Connor receive payment from studios or streamers?: No. Liam O'Connor is on salary at TheDigitalWise and has no commercial relationship with studios, streamers, or talent. Every conflict-of-interest disclosure is published on this profile.
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