The Romeros

Brenda and John Romero are towering figures in modern game development - creators whose work has shaped how millions of players experience digital worlds. From their base in Galway on Ireland's west coast, the couple continue to push their craft into new territory.

For In the Studio, presenter and long‑time gaming fan Kurt Brookes follows the Romeros as they embark on another major project - an ambitious game that brings together a large team of artists, designers and developers. Kurt gains rare access to the creative heartbeat of the studio, witnessing the intensity, imagination and unpredictability that come with building a game at scale.

What drives two industry legends to keep reinventing themselves after decades at the forefront of their field? And what does it take to steer a project through an ever‑shifting landscape?

An intimate, behind‑the‑scenes portrait of creativity, resilience and the relentless pull of making something new.

Presenter: Kurt Brookes

Producers: Ashley Byrne and Kurt Brookes

A Made in Manchester production for the BBC World Service