In the late 90s and early 2000s, Eminem rose to become one of the biggest rappers in the world. The Grammy winning Slim Shady LP had gone double platinum in the UK and the next few years would see him release more critically and commercially successful albums. Making his first visit to the UK in 1999, he drops in on Radio 1's Jo Wiley for some rela…

It's 2006: With her single Rehab just released and her second album, Back to Black, on the horizon Amy Winehouse pops into Craig Charles' 6 Music studio to talk about her musical influences, love and her increasing fame. This is uncut audio from the BBC Archive. Presenter & Producer: David Hyde Assistant Producer: Matthew Woodcock Executive Produce…

It’s 1985 and Billy Connolly is chatting with the late Janice Long about his many talents, as well as his limitations. Billy’s humour and enthusiasm are here in droves, as he reflects on how comedy is changing and his love of eating alone in restaurants. Sit back and warm yourself in the company of a true great of British comedy. This is uncut audi…

It's 2003 and The Office Christmas special is set to debut on our screens in a matter of weeks. With that in mind, Ricky Gervais popped in to Radio 1 for a quick chat with Newsbeat’s Carrie Davis. What followed was peak Gervais madness, and we’re releasing the whole interview, for the first ever. A genuine treat for Gervais fans and a nightmare for…

Controversial as always, Joan Rivers doesn’t hold back with Jackie Brambles in 1991. From the Royal Family to plastic surgery, she discusses a multitude of topics in her usual acerbic style. This episode is not for the faint hearted. This is uncut audio from the BBC Archive. Presenter & Producer: David Hyde Assistant Producer: Matthew Woodcock Exec…

Will Nic Cage’s Dracula suck all the blood out of Renfield? Join No Spoiler Reviews’ Mark Esper as he finds out in the latest, instant reaction podcast after seeing Renfield with Nicholas Hoult, Awkwafina, Ben Schwartz, Adrian Martinez, Shohreh Aghdashloo and Nicolas Cage. No Spoiler Reviews - Instant reviews with the surprises left in. = = = = = =…

Is Mia Goth’s Pearl a hidden treasure? Join No Spoiler Reviews’ Mark Esper as he finds out in the latest, instant reaction podcast after seeing Pearl with Mia Goth, David Corenswet, Tandi Wright, Matthew Sunderland and Emma Jenkins-Purro. No Spoiler Reviews - Instant reviews with the surprises left in. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = LI…

Will you love The Evil Dead Rises more than pizza? Join No Spoiler Reviews’ Mark Esper finds out in our latest instant reaction podcast after seeing Evil Dead Rises with Lily Sullivan, Alyssa Sutherland, Morgan Davies, Gabrielle Echols, Nell Fisher. No Spoiler Reviews - Instant reviews with the surprises left in. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =…

Is Air a three-point basket or a rebound in the making? Join No Spoiler Reviews’ Mark Esper as he finds out in the latest instant reaction podcast after seeing Air with Matt Damon, Ben Affleck, Jason Bateman, Marlon Wayans, Chris Tucker and Viola Davis. No Spoiler Reviews - Instant reviews with the surprises left in. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =…

Will the Shazam sequel incur the fury of the Gods ? Join No Spoiler Reviews’ Mark Esper as he finds out in the latest instant reaction podcast after seeing Shazam! Fury of the Gods with Zachary Levi, Adam Brody, Lucy Liu, Djimon Hounsou and Helen Mirren. No Spoiler Reviews - Instant reviews with the surprises left in. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = …

Will The Whale break the box office ? Join No Spoiler Reviews’ Mark Esper as he finds out in the latest instant reaction podcast after seeing Darren Aronofsky’s The Whale with Brendan Fraser, Sadie Sink, Ty Simpkins, Hong Chau and Samantha Morton. No Spoiler Reviews - Instant reviews with the surprises left in. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =…

Chadwick Boseman leapt to superstar status when he became Marvel superhero Black Panther. In this interview with Stig Abell from Radio 4’s Front Row in 2018, Boseman talks with passion and intelligence about his role and the responsibility he feels in bringing an African superhero to a mainstream audience. This is uncut audio from the BBC Archive. …

Today, Helen Mirren is one of our most beloved stars. In 1975, all that was still ahead of her. As she embarks on a run of The Seagull with the Lyric Theatre company in the West End, Helen Mirren talks to Radio 4’s Jack De Manio about performing in the theatre, her first pay packet and why dogs like to play to the audience. This is uncut audio from…

It’s 1994 and Robert De Niro is at London’s Savoy Hotel, promoting his directorial debut A Bronx Tale. Radio 1’s Steve Wright sits down with the Hollywood legend to talk about acting, directing, and why he doesn’t like difficult questions. This is uncut audio from the BBC Archive. Presenter & Producer: David Hyde Assistant Producer: Matthew Woodcoc…

Join No Spoiler Reviews’ Mark Esper as he interviews writer, producer and director Davy Chou about his fantastic drama Return To Seoul which was screened at Cannes and nominated for this year’s Best Foreign Film Oscar. You can see Return To Seoul on general release in theatres and in Germany from 26th January 2023. No Spoiler Reviews - Instant revi…

Will Steven Spielberg’s The Fabelmans find a place in your heart? Join No Spoiler Reviews’ Mark Esper as he finds out in the latest instant reaction podcast after seeing Steven Spielberg’s The Fabelmans with Michelle Williams. No Spoiler Reviews - Instant reviews with the surprises left in. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = LISTEN NOW on:…

Can anyone keep pace with Cate Blanchett’s talented conductor in Tár? Join No Spoiler Reviews’ Mark Esper as he finds out in the latest instant reaction podcast after seeing Todd Field’s Tár with Cate Blanchett. No Spoiler Reviews - Instant reviews with the surprises left in. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = LISTEN NOW on: SPOTIFY: https…

How far will a podcaster go for Vengeance? Join No Spoiler Reviews’ Mark Esper as he finds out in the latest instant reaction podcast after seeing The Office’s B. J. Novak’s directorial debut in the black comedy Vengeance. No Spoiler Reviews - Instant reviews with the surprises left in. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = LISTEN NOW on: SPO…

Does The Banshees of Inisherin have that In Bruges magic? Join No Spoiler Reviews’ Mark Esper as he finds out in the latest instant reaction podcast after seeing director Martin McDonagh’s dark comedy The Banshees of Inisherin with Colin Farrell and Brendan Gleeson. No Spoiler Reviews - Instant reviews with the surprises left in. = = = = = = = = = …

Will it be “Ho Ho Ho” or “Ho My God?” In Tommy Wirkola’s Violent Night? Join No Spoiler Reviews’ Mark Esper as he finds out in the latest instant reaction podcast after seeing director Tommy Wirkola’s seasonal comedy Violent Night with David Harbour. No Spoiler Reviews - Instant reviews with the surprises left in. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = …

Avatar: The Way of Water - is it worth the 13 year wait? Join No Spoiler Reviews’ Mark Esper as he finds out in the latest instant reaction podcast after seeing director James Cameron’s sci-fi sequel Avatar: The Way of Water. No Spoiler Reviews - Instant reviews with the surprises left in. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = LISTEN NOW on: …

Will you find anyone on The Menu that you like? Join No Spoiler Reviews’ Mark Esper as he finds out in the latest instant reaction podcast after seeing director Mark Mylod’s dark comedy The Menu with Anya Taylor-Joy, Nicholas Hoult and Ralph Fiennes. No Spoiler Reviews - Instant reviews with the surprises left in. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = …

Wakanda Forever - Is there life after Black Panther? Join No Spoiler Reviews’ Mark Esper as he finds out in the latest instant reaction podcast after seeing director Ryan Coogler’s follow-up to Black Panther Wakanda Forever. No Spoiler Reviews - Instant reviews with the surprises left in. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = LISTEN NOW on: S…

Will you be glad you called Jane? Join No Spoiler Reviews’ Mark Esper as he finds out in the latest instant reaction podcast after seeing director Phyllis Nagy’s comedy drama Call Jane with ElizabethBanks, KateMara and SigourneyWeaver. No Spoiler Reviews - Instant reviews with the surprises left in. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = LISTE…

Will Bros put some milk into your milkshake? Join No Spoiler Reviews’ Mark Esper as he finds out in the latest instant reaction podcast after seeing director Nicholas Stoller’s comedy Bros. No Spoiler Reviews - Instant reviews with the surprises left in. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = LISTEN NOW on: SPOTIFY: https://spoti.fi/2r63NmK AP…

Is it truly Armageddon Time for Anne Hathaway and Anthony Hopkins? Join No Spoiler Reviews’ Mark Esper as he finds out in the latest instant reaction podcast after seeing director James Gray's Armageddon Time. No Spoiler Reviews - Instant reviews with the surprises left in. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = LISTEN NOW on: SPOTIFY: https:/…

It's December 2008 and, having released her third album, "I am... Sasha Fierce", Beyoncé is in BBC Maida Vale recording a live session for the BBC. She leaves Sasha Fierce at the door as she speaks to Sara Cox and MistaJam for Radio 1 and 1Xtra. This is uncut audio from the BBC Archive. Presenter & Producer: David HydeAssistant Producer: Matthew W…

Noel and Liam crash Steve Lamacq's BBC Radio 1 studio in this ebullient and legendary interview filled with fighting talk, ferocious argument and lots of effing and blinding. This is uncut audio from the BBC Archive. Presenter & Producer: David Hyde Assistant Producer: Matthew Woodcock Executive Producer: Helen Toland A BBC Archive production for B…

Does Hellraiser 2022 have such sights to show you? Join No Spoiler Reviews’ Mark Esper as he finds out in the latest instant reaction podcast after seeing director David Bruckner’s reboot of Hellraiser with Jamie Clayton as Pinhead. No Spoiler Reviews - Instant reviews with the surprises left in. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = LISTEN N…

Simon Bates visits Whitney at her house in New Jersey in this insightful and, at times, difficult interview. She discusses her upbringing, the problems she faced and her delight at being back home. This is uncut audio from the BBC Archive. Presenter & Producer: David HydeAssistant Producer: Matthew Woodcock Executive Producer: Helen Toland A BBC Ar…

Is this Michael Myers's final Halloween? Join No Spoiler Reviews’ Mark Esper as he finds out in our latest instant reaction podcast after seeing director David Gordon Green's Halloween Ends with Jamie Lee Curtis and Will Patton. No Spoiler Reviews - Instant reviews with the surprises left in. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = LISTEN NOW o…

Can you hear us Major Tom? Join No Spoiler Reviews’ Mark Esper as he finds out in our latest instant reaction podcast after seeing director Brett Morgan’s new David Bowie documentary Moonage Daydream. No Spoiler Reviews - Instant reviews with the surprises left in. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = LISTEN NOW on: SPOTIFY: https://spoti.fi…

Can Jordan Peele make it three hit movies in row? Join No Spoiler Reviews’ Mark Esper as he finds out in the latest instant reaction podcast after seeing Nope with Daniel Kaluuya, Keke Palmer and Michael Wincott. No Spoiler Reviews - Instant reviews with the surprises left in. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = LISTEN NOW on: SPOTIFY: http…

Does lightning strike more than thrice? Join No Spoiler Reviews’ Mark Esper and FirstShowing’s Alex Billington as they find out in the latest instant reaction podcast after seeing Taika Waititi’s Thor: Love and Thunder. No Spoiler Reviews - Instant reviews with the surprises left in. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = LISTEN NOW on: SPOTIF…

Join No Spoiler Reviews’ Mark Esper and FirstShowing’s Alex Billington as they give you their instant reactions to Jurassic World Dominion, where the original cast try to save the world from dinosaurs. No Spoiler Reviews - Instant reviews with the surprises left in. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = LISTEN NOW on: SPOTIFY: https://spoti.f…

Join No Spoiler Reviews’ Mark Esper as he gives you his instant reaction to director Baz Luhrmann’s Elvis, where Tom Hank’s Colonel Parker sees his destiny in the thrusting hips of Austin Butler’s teenage Elvis. No Spoiler Reviews - Instant reviews with the surprises left in and the spoilers taken out. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = LI…

Join No Spoiler Reviews’ Mark Esper as he interviews filmmaker Alejandro Montoya Marin (from Robert Rodriguez's - Rebel Without a Crew) whose dark comedy The Wrong Guy has been chosen for the Dances With Films festival. It’s debut screening will take place on June 15th at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood, USA. No Spoiler Reviews - Instant revie…

Join No Spoiler Reviews’ Mark Esper as he gives you his instant reaction to Top Gun: Maverick, where ace pilot Pete Mitchell once again heads into the #dangerzone. No Spoiler Reviews - Instant reviews with the surprises left in. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = LISTEN NOW on: SPOTIFY: https://spoti.fi/2r63NmK APPLE PODCASTS: https://appl…

Join No Spoiler Reviews’ Mark Esper and FirstShowing’s Alex Bellington as they give you their instant reactions to Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, where Doctor Strange must protect a young girl from former Avenger, The Scarlet Witch. No Spoiler Reviews - Instant reviews with the surprises left in. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = …

Join No Spoiler Reviews’ Mark Esper and FirstShowing’s Alex Bellington as they give you their instant reactions to Downton Abbey: A New Era, where the Crawley family and Downton staff received a royal visit from the King and Queen of Great Britain. No Spoiler Reviews - Instant reviews with the surprises left in and the spoilers taken out. = = = = =…

Join No Spoiler Reviews’ Mark Esper and Ex-Berliner’s David Mouriquand as they give you their instant reactions to The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent, where actor Nicolas Cage agrees to make an appearance at a billionaire’s birthday party with hilarious results. No Spoiler Reviews - Instant reviews with the surprises left in and the spoilers t…

Join No Spoiler Reviews’ Mark Esper for his instant reaction to The Lost City, where a romance novelist with her cover model gets swept up in a real life, cutthroat jungle adventure. No Spoiler Reviews - Instant reviews with the surprises left in and the spoilers taken out. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = LISTEN NOW on: SPOTIFY: https:/…

Join No Spoiler Reviews’ Mark Esper and Ex-Berliner’s David Mouriquand as they give you their instant reactions to The Northman, which explores just how far a Viking prince will go to seek justice for his murdered father. No Spoiler Reviews - Instant reviews with the surprises left in and the spoilers taken out. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = …

Join No Spoiler Reviews’ Mark Esper and FirstShowing’s Alex Bellington as they give you their instant reactions to Everything Everywhere All at Once, where only an ageing Chinese immigrant can save the world by connecting with the lives she could have led. No Spoiler Reviews - Instant reviews with the surprises left in and the spoilers taken out. =…

Join No Spoiler Reviews’ Mark Esper for his instant reaction to Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore, where Newt Scamander and his friends must go deep into the heart of the dark wizard Gellert Grindelwald's army. No Spoiler Reviews - Instant reviews with the surprises left in and the spoilers taken out. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =…

Join No Spoiler Reviews’ Mark Esper and Ex-Berliner’s David Mouriquand as they give you their instant reactions to the 2022 Oscars with the winners, the losers, the could-have-beens, the should-have-beens and that moment that we’re all still talking about. No Spoiler Reviews - Instant reviews with the surprises left in and the spoilers taken out. =…

Daniel Radcliffe and Sandra Bullock talk about The Lost City. Plus Mark reviews Morbius, which features show favourite Jared Leto as Biochemist Michael Morbius; True Things, Harry Wootliff’s drama starring Ruth Wilson as a young woman living on the fringes of society; Sonic the Hedgehog 2 with Jim Carrey; animation The Bad Guys, about several refor…

Join No Spoiler Reviews’ Mark Esper as he gives you his instant reaction to Morbius, where Jared Leto inadvertently becomes Morbius the living vampire. No Spoiler Reviews - Instant reviews with the surprises left in and the spoilers taken out. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = LISTEN NOW on: SPOTIFY: https://spoti.fi/2r63NmK APPLE PODCAST…

Join No Spoiler Reviews’ Mark Esper as he interviews writer, director and producer Jeffrey Morris whose Parallel Man: Infinite Pursuit and Oceanus: Act One are set to appear on the sci-fi distribution channel, DUST. No Spoiler Reviews - Instant reviews with the surprises left in. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = LISTEN NOW on: SPOTIFY: h…

Join No Spoiler Reviews’ Mark Esper, FirstShowing’s Alex Billington and ExBerliner’s David Mouriquand as they light-heartedly reconsider this year’s cinema releases so far in our first round table podcast review of 2022. Movies covered: - Belfast - Big Bug - Blue Bayou - Brian and Charles - Cop Shop - Cyrano - C’Mon C’Mon - Death on The Nile - King…