Travel writer and history buff Paul Bloomfield will be joining expert guides with rich local and historical knowledge. Venturing to the great cities of Europe, Africa, Asia and the Americas, they'll explore centuries-long stories of foundation and growth, and examine how contact between continents shaped these far-flung places. Along the way, they'll introduce the colourful characters who played pivotal roles in the development of these cities, and lead listeners through the must-visit palac ...
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We’ve all been there – sat in front of the television, flicking through channels, getting increasingly frustrated – there’s so much on, but nothing to watch. TV critics Kelly-Anne Taylor and Caroline Frost have you covered. Each Friday, they serve up short, sharp television recommendations to mark your cards for the week ahead. They’ll tell you what to watch – and what to avoid. They watch it all, so you don’t have to. No more asking: what’s on TV tonight? What to watch? Or, what should I wa ...
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In episode one of our series exploring the great historical cities of Europe, Africa, Asia and the Americas, travel writer Paul Bloomfield is joined by Professor Elizabeth Horodowich as they roam along the canals and alleys of Venice. Together they explore its roots in medieval colonies on islands in the lagoon, its blossoming as a powerful trading…
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Smart TV: Novel Dramas and Scandalous Ashley Madison Doc
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SHOW NOTES: TV: D-Day at 80, BBC4 and C4 D-Day: the Last Voices, Radio 4 The Outlaws, BBC1 Springwatch, BBC2 Fiennes: Return to the Wild, National Geographic FILM: Tenet, BBC2 THE ARCHIVE: Morecambe & Wise: Fools Rush In, BBC iPlayer . . . Happy Viewing! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…
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How have the world’s great cities responded to centuries of exploration, conquest and increasing globalisation? That’s the question driving series three of History’s Greatest Cities, a podcast from HistoryExtra. Travel writer and history buff Paul Bloomfield once again will be joining expert guides with rich local and historical knowledge. Venturin…
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Smart TV: Suits arrives on BBC and Rebus Returns
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Smart TV: Ncuti Gatwa's Full Doctor Who Debut and Eurovision
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Smart TV: Clarkson's Farm and Baby Reindeer
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Smart TV: BBC Two Turns 60 and Britains Got Talent Returns
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SPECIAL EPISODE - Chris Packham and Megan Mccubbin take over for Earth Day!
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For this special episode of the Radio Times Podcast, Kelly-Anne Taylor is joined by the conservationists Chris Packham and Megan Mccubbin. Packham was born in Southampton in 1961 and spent much of his childhood exploring the nature he found at his doorstep. As a teenager with autism, he was picked on at school – his solace was the outside world. Af…
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Smart TV: Amy Winehouse Film and Blue Lights Returns
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Smart TV: Joyful TV and Mary Beard’s new Roman Emperor documentary
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Smart TV: The Scoop, Easy A and Andrew Scott’s drama
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Adam Buxton talks TV, making podcasts and being friends with Louis Theroux
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For the season finale of the podcast, Kelly-Anne Taylor is joined by Adam Buxton. The actor, comedian and podcaster attended Westminster School – where he befriended future-documentary-maker Louis Theroux, and Joe Cornish, who he would later star alongside in Channel 4’s The Adam and Joe Show. His podcast, The Adam Buxton Podcast, has been a hit – …
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Smart TV: Pilgrimage Returns and Engrossing Crime-Dramas
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Bryony Gordon on writing, mental health and Mad Women
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Kelly-Anne Taylor is joined by the journalist, best-selling author and mental-health advocate, Bryony Gordon. Gordon grew up in London in a family of journalists. Her mother is the former gossip-columnist Jane Gordon, and it was thanks to her address book that Gordon landed her first journalism gig. Since then, she has carved a successful career – …
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Lily Allen and Miquita Oliver on fame, rock-bottom and the perils of being opinionated women
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Kelly-Anne Taylor is joined by the popstar-turned-actor Lily Allen and the TV presenter Miquita Oliver. They grew up in Ladbroke Grove, West London, in creative households, spending much of their youth roaming Portobello market and flunking school. Allen’s mother is the film producer, Alison Owen, and her father is the actor, Keith Allen. Oliver wa…
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Theo James on The Gentlemen, Hollywood and Divergent
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This week Kelly-Anne Taylor is joined by the actor, Theo James. He grew up in Buckinghamshire, the youngest of five siblings, and dreamed of a career as a musician. After reading Philosophy at the University of Nottingham, he segued into acting, enrolling as a student at the Bristol Old Vic Theatre. He catapulted to fame when he landed the leading …
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Smart TV: Drive to Survive and the Return of Scandi Drama
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Joanna Lumley on the secrets of a long marriage, the Swinging Sixties and beauty
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This week joining Kelly-Anne Taylor, in the studio, is the British actress, presenter and author, Joanna Lumley. Born in India, in Kashmir, Srinagar – she was brought up in the Far East, coming to the UK, aged 8, to attend boarding school. She went on to work as a model and actress, living in London in the Swinging Sixties – and made her name starr…
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Martin Compston on Line of Duty, on-screen nudity and running with wolves
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This week Kelly-Anne Taylor is joined by the Scottish actor, Martin Compston. Born and raised in Greenock, Scotland – he first made his name starring in the Ken Roach film, Sweet Sixteen (which won the Best Screenplay Award at the 2002 Cannes Film Festival). It was his role as Detective Sergeant Steve Arnott in Jed Mercurio's Line of Duty that made…
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Olivia Colman and Jessie Buckley on Barbie, equal pay and their worst auditions
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On this week’s episode host Kelly-Anne Taylor is joined by Olivia Colman and Jessie Buckley! From Broadchurch to The Crown to The Favourite, Oscar-winning actress Olivia Colman has become a staple of British film and television. And Irish co-star Jessie Buckley boasts an impressive CV herself, starring across the big and small screen in projects li…
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Smart TV: Rom-Com Rebirth and Traitors Down Under
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Sophie Rundle on Peaky Blinders, Gentleman Jack and the #MeToo Movement
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This week’s guest is the actress, Sophie Rundle. Her career began with a bang – when she landed the role of Ada Shelby in the hit-drama Peaky Blinders, straight out of drama school. Since then, she’s gone on to star in Sally Wainwright’s Gentleman Jack, Alibi’s The Diplomat and most recently ITV’s, After the Flood. In this episode, she talks to Kel…
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Smart TV: New Netflix Drama and Death in Paradise's 100th Episode
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Rylan on trolls, reality TV and Celebrity Traitors
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This week’s guest is the TV presenter and reality TV star, Rylan. He grew up on a council estate in East London – with his mum, Linda, his nan and older brother. It was the era of reality TV – and Rylan decided that was the way to make his fame and fortune. In 2012, aged 23, he appeared as a contestant on X Factor – and his emotional reaction at th…
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Tamsin Greig on being a working mother, playing baddies and hysterical laughing on set
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This week’s guest is the actress, Tamsin Greig. She grew up in London with her parents, two sisters – 5 lodgers and a handful of cats. Her mother had been in amateur dramatics – and Tamsin, absorbed by osmosis, the yearning to perform at a young age. She graduated from the University of Birmingham with a first-class BA in Drama and Theatre – and th…
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Smart TV: Big New Dramas with Expats, Masters of the Air and Sexy Beast
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Nicole Kidman on height, Hollywood and her superpower
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This week’s guest is Hollywood A-Lister, Nicole Kidman. With a career that spans over four decades, Kidman has starred in almost 100 TV and film projects and picked up all of the most prestigious awards including, an Oscar, Bafta and six Golden Globes. She was born in Hawaii to Australian parents: her father was a biochemist and later a psychologis…
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Hollywood A-Lister Nicole Kidman joins the Radio Times Podcast and discusses hating her height, protecting herself from negative press and the loneliness she has felt whilst travelling for work. Plus, she talks about the importance of championing women and, why in a post #MeToo era intimacy coordinators are essential on set. Learn more about your a…
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Smart TV: Mr Bates Review and Jodie Fosters TV Return
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Joe Wicks on health hacks, feeling good and growing up with addiction
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This week’s guest is the nation’s favourite PE teacher – Joe Wicks! His YouTube workout videos kept the nation moving during lockdown and catapulted Wicks into national (and global!) consciousness. In 18 weeks, he amassed over 80 million views! In this episode, Joe discusses how growing up in a household plagued by drug addiction has shaped him int…
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Smart TV: Big New Dramas and a Robson Green Double Bill
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Ed Gamble on The Traitors, Off Menu and Dieting Fads
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Happy New Year! Welcome to the first episode of The Radio Times Podcast in 2024! Joining host Kelly-Anne Taylor, this week, is the comedian – Ed Gamble! He first ventured into comedy whilst studying at the University of Durham and quickly made a name for himself on the London comedy scene – juggling part-time jobs with late-night gigs. A regular on…
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Mae Martin Christmas Special: Roast Potatoes, Terrible Presents and New Year Resolutions
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For our Radio Times Podcast Christmas special, host Kelly-Anne Taylor is joined by the comedian, actor and screenwriter, Mae Martin. Their first foray into stand-up came aged 13 – and by 15 Mae had dropped out of school to pursue comedy full-time. They relocated to London in their early 20s and made a name for themselves on the British comedy circu…
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Smart TV: Strictly Final and Some Christmas Crackers
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The Hairy Bikers on good grub, celebrating life and having ideas above your station
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In this week’s episode, host Kelly-Anne Taylor is joined by TV chefs, Si King and Dave Myers – aka The Hairy Bikers. Dave was born and raised in Barrow-in-Furness, and Si in Kibblesworth County Durham and both brought up in working-class families. They met on the TV set on Catherine Cookson’s The Gambling Man – Si was the second assistant director …
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In our series exploring the sights and stories of Europe’s most fascinating historic cities, Alexandra Richie takes a deep dive into the pivotal historical episodes of Poland’s capital In our series exploring the sights and stories of Europe’s most fascinating, enduring and historic destinations, travel journalist Paul Bloomfield is joined by histo…
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Smart TV: Canines at Christmas and Bradley Cooper's Maestro
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James O'Brien on selling suits to John Major, being a 'not very good' journalist and the impossibility of impartiality
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This week’s guest is the LBC radio host, James O’Brien. James grew up in Kidderminster in the 70s and 80s with his adoptive parents Joan and Jim O’Brien. He attended Ampleforth College, the famous Catholic public school in Yorkshire. He describes his school years as rebellious – but reflects that the ‘weird burning sense of injustice’ he felt was ‘…
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In our series exploring the sights and stories of Europe’s most fascinating historic cities, Marcus Tanner guides listeners through the rich heritage of Croatia’s second largest city In our series exploring the sights and stories of Europe’s most fascinating, enduring and historic destinations, travel journalist Paul Bloomfield is joined by author …
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Smart TV: Terrible Telly and Two Hosts To Wade Through the Waffle
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Bear Grylls on island life, exploring Eton's sewers and embracing failure
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This week’s guest is the British adventurer, Bear Grylls. Born in Northern Ireland, and raised on the Isle of Wight, Bear – a nickname he was gifted by his older sister – developed a taste for adventure whilst on excursions with his father. He started at Eton aged 8 – and found solace in a regimented world by making rafts, climbing buildings and ex…
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