Best Abigail Jones Podcasts (2024)

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QUEEN’S “BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY”, THE STONES IN HYDE PARK, PLUS DAVID FROST: THE TV CAREER OF P.A. VICTORIA STURGESS 1:08:36

12m ago1:08:36

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The latest edition of Behind the Scenes features the first of a two-part conversation with London Weekend Television and pop music video Production Assistant (ScriptSupervisor), the magnificent Victoria Sturgess. In a career which started in the late 1960s she worked extensively with legendary director Bruce Gowers on innumerable LWT series, travel…

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Disability and...DAM in Venice with Tony Heaton 43:10

18m ago43:10

43:10

This month founder and senior editor of Disability Arts Online, Colin Hambrook, chats with artist and activist Tony Heaton, about the Shape Disability Arts Movement in Venice exhibition, Crip Arte Spazio. They discuss how disability arts impacted on the social and political landscape of the 90s.By Disability Ars Online and Mind the Gap

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496: The Hidden (1987) and what we've been watching 1:13:34

7h ago1:13:34

1:13:34

On the video version of the latest ep of ChinStroker VS Punter Paul and Mike talk about the very fun ,surprisingly well made sci-fi/horror/action/buddy-cop film The Hidden from 1987 as well as getting into a little bit of what they have been watching. Episode timings: 00:00 - Intro 06:42 - The Hidden (1987) - Feature Review 44:27 - The Acolyte - Re…

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Disability and...Birdie with Emily Blackwell & Charlotte Jones 23:54

12d ago23:54

23:54

Paul Wilshaw, Assistant Producer at Mind the Gap talks to Emily Blackwell and Charlotte Jones about Mind the Gap's touring outdoor show Birdie and access when working with artists with neurodivergent or learning disabled artists.By Disability Arts Online and Mind the Gap

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495: Knock at the Cabin, Truck Turner, Tall T, Under Paris, The Acolyte and MORE 1:14:38

18d ago1:14:38

1:14:38

On the audio version of the latest ChinStroker VS Punter podcast, the feraure review is M. Night Shyamalan's 2023, Rod Serling-infused KNOCK AT THE CABIN. We also have a bog old catch-up on what we have been watching including: Episode timings: 00:00 – Intro 06:04 – Knock at the Cabin (Feauture Review) 35:00 – Truck Turner 39:34 – Prisoners of the …

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FROM NOEL’S HOUSE PARTY TO NARRATING INTERNATIONAL AWARD-WINNING BOOKS – MEET ACTOR KARL JENKINSON 1:12:21

1M ago1:12:21

1:12:21

In this often laugh-out-loud edition of Behind the Scenes we’re chatting with actor Karl Jenkinson. In a 40-year career, he was regularly involved in the funniest Noel’s House Party ‘Gotcha’ set-ups while also appearing in top British TV series Eastenders, The Bill and Inspector Morse. These days Karl’s also become a top voice artist and a much in-…

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494: Young Indiana Jones Chronicles, Fargo (season 5), Star Trek: Discovery (series finale), Abigail and MORE 1:06:35

2M ago1:06:35

1:06:35

After a life/health mandated break we are back to catch up on what we have been watching including: 00:00 - Intro 01:45 - Doctor Who first time watch chat 18:01 - Godzilla Minus One 20:50 - Kong X Godzilla: The New Empire 29:00- The Hobbit Extended Editions 35:10 - Video Essay Chat 43:47 - Fargo (Season 5) 45:00 - Star Trek Discovery Finale 53:20 -…

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Disability and...Historical Characters with Arthur Hughes 38:35

2M ago38:35

38:35

This month Disability Arts Online's Founding Editor Colin Hambrook chats with actor Arthur Hughes about his leading role in the newly released Disney+ Tudor spy thriller Shardlake. This podcast is in memory of Shardlake's creator C.J. Sansom who sadly passed away shortly after this podcast episode was recorded.…

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MEET THE INDIANA JONES OF LOST TV - ARCHIVE PRODUCER ROBERT HEADING 1:03:31

2M ago1:03:31

1:03:31

If you’re a fan of classic and vintage television, you’ll probably think Robert Heading has enjoyed the best of jobs, because he’s one of Britain’s foremost TV documentary Archive Producers. Which means for the past 25 years he’s been paid to put his feet up and watch thousands of hours of old telly shows. And for the most part he’s specialised in …

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BBC RADIO, EUROVISION & D-DAY – THE NONSTOP CAREER OF CONDUCTOR AND MUSICAL DIRECTOR MIKE DIXON 50:19

2M ago50:19

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Mike returns to chat about his time on Eurovision, Friday Night is Music Night at the BBC and preparing for his latest live WW2 Special Commemorative Event, marking the 80th anniversary of D-Day. And there’s more than a mention of his top selling autobiography “Turn Around And Take A Bow – My Musical Life”. Support the podcast by becoming a Patron:…

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TONY HANCOCK CENTENARY SPECIAL WITH HIS GREAT NEICE LUCY 38:37

2M ago38:37

38:37

In Birmingham, on the 12th of May 1924, the performer who was to become one of Britain’s finest comic actors Tony Hancock was born. Across the 1950s and early 1960s, with his phenomenally successful, award-winningradio and television series, Tony was the most famous voice and then face in broadcast entertainment. The streets would empty when Hancoc…

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Disability and...Cutting Edge Theatre with Suzanne Lofthus and Abigail Brydon 41:53

3M ago41:53

41:53

This month Paul Wilshaw, Associate producer at Mind the Gap talks to Cutting Edge Theatre's Artistic Director Suzanne Lofthus and Associate Artist Abigail Brydon about the work they do in Scotland.By Disability Arts Online and Mind the Gap

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493: Purple Rain (1984) & What We've Been Watching 1:08:30

3M ago1:08:30

1:08:30

We truely embrace our roots as Paul and Mike clash over the 1984 Prince vehicle 'Purple Rain', catch up on what we have been watching and do a little listener feedback. Episode timings: 00:00 - Intro 04:20 - Purple Rain -REVIEW 35:00 - Godzilla (2014) King Skull Island and Godzilla King of Monsters - REVIEWS 48:00 - Fail Video discussion 50:00 - Sc…

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Disability and...CRIPtic Arts with Jamie Hale 1:04:43

4M ago1:04:43

1:04:43

This month on the Disability And... podcast, Disability Arts Online's Founding Editor Colin Hambrook talks to writer and Chief Executive of CRIPtic Arts, Jamie Hale, about how CRIPtic came into existence and their thoughts and approaches when working with disabled collaborators.By Disability Arts Online and Mind the Gap

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492: Gojira (Godzilla 1954) & What We've Been Watching 1:12:31

4M ago1:12:31

1:12:31

Afrer a surgery induced haitus we are back! On the latest CSVSP we return to our old format as we have a feature review (1954's Gojira/Godzilla) as well as 'what we've been watching' and listern feedback segments. We hope you enjoy the new/old format! Episode timings: 0:00 - Intro 10:07 - Godzilla Minus One REVIEW 12:28 - The Beekeper REVIEW 18:51 …

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ANNOUNCEMENT ABOUT THE PODCAST/PODCAST UPDATE 1:44

5M ago1:44

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ANNOUNCEMENT ABOUT THE PODCAST/PODCAST UPDATE

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Disability and...Mental Health with James Leadbitter 49:34

5M ago49:34

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This month, Mind the Gap’s Associate Producer Paul Wilshaw chats with artist and activist James Leadbitter, a.k.a. the Vacuum Cleaner, about his work around the topic of mental health, his work abroad, and how the arts help support people's mental health. This podcast contains some strong language. James Leadbitter's website.…

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“FROM BLITZ TO GLITZ” – NEW AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF JESS CONRAD OBE WITH FRIEND & CO- WRITER TV’S SIMON WITHINGTON 55:54

5M ago55:54

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This time on BTSWCE we’re chatting with TV Executive Producer and King of Saturday Nights on Channel 5, Simon Withington, about his role in putting together the newly published autobiography of his best friend, actor, singer and showbiz personality - Jess Conrad OBE. The book is called “From Blitz to Glitz” and Simon talks about the collaborative w…

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STEVE WRIGHT MBE 1954-2024 - A SPECIAL TRIBUTE FROM CLOSE FRIEND MARK WELLS 1:03:25

5M ago1:03:25

1:03:25

This week we lost one of the most famous and best-loved personalities in the history of British broadcasting – Steve Wright. For almost half a century on BBC Radio Steve lifted the nation’s spirits with his energetic, anarchic style, breathless enthusiasm, relentless creativity and instantly recognisable voice. In this often emotional but frequentl…

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Disability and...Climate Change with AlanJames Burns and Julia Watts Belser 47:59

6M ago47:59

47:59

This month Disability Arts Online have been taken over by audio visual artist, curator and producer AlanJames Burns. As part of their content takeover, AlanJames talks with Professor Julia Watts Belser who is a professor of Jewish Studies and Disability Studies at Georgetown University. They discuss their experiences as creative practitioners, memb…

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491: Five Nights at Freddy's, Wonka, Shin Godzilla, Fist of the North Star and MORE 1:16:13

6M ago1:16:13

1:16:13

On latest ep of ChinStroker VS Punter, Mike and Paul discuss, review and riff-on: 00:00 - Intro 05:00 - Shin Godzilla REVIEW 15:00 - Classic Doctor Who Rewatch Update 30:10 - Monarch (full season one) REVIEW 40:10 - Foundation Season One REVIEW 52:30 - Fist of the North Star (1986) REVIEW 01:00:00 - Five Nights at Freddy's REVIEW 01:08:50 - Wonka R…

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Kilimanjaro Q&A and My Top Tips 1:01:38

6M ago1:01:38

1:01:38

Is trekking on Kilimanjaro on your bucket list? For Summit to Talk About host, Ryan, it's been a long time coming. Having booked the trip 2 years prior, the day finally arrived in October 2023. Ryan answers your questions about his Kilimanjaro adventure and gives his top tip for anyone thinking of heading out on their own adventure to the roof of A…

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THE EXPLOSIVE, STAR-STUDDED CAREER OF SPECIAL EFFECTS GENIUS ANDY MCVEAN 1:12:02

7M ago1:12:02

1:12:02

In a 35-year career he’s created special effects for glamorous Formula 1 car launches, top dramas such as ‘Dr Who’ and ‘The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe’ and every major ratings-winning comedy and entertainment series. If anything’s squashed, set alight, or exploded on our screens, it's usually Andy’s skilful handiwork. A Royal Television Societ…

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My Kilimanjaro trek 1:36:46

6M ago1:36:46

1:36:46

Is trekking on Kilimanjaro on your bucket list? For Summit to Talk About host, Ryan, it's been a long time coming. Having booked the trip 2 years prior, the day finally arrived in October 2023. Listen as Claire and Ryan chat about his recent trip to Tanzania and the ups and downs of trekking for 8 days on the Lemosho route. Ryan booked his trek wit…

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EXCLUSIVE BOB MONKHOUSE ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL: ABIGAIL MONKHOUSE TALKS ABOUT HER DAD 58:55

7M ago58:55

58:55

Hard to believe but it’s been 20 years to the day since we lost the British comedian, writer, actor, game show host and all-round polymath Bob Monkhouse. In this Special Edition of Behind the Scenes we’re marking the anniversary by chatting with Bob’s daughter, Abigail Monkhouse. What was it like growing up with a father who was one of the most rec…

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490: Star Wars Holiday Special Documentary, The Creator, Frasier (2023), Monarch (season 1), Godzilla (2014) and MORE 1:14:12

7M ago1:14:12

1:14:12

On latest ep of ChinStroker VS Punter, Mike and Paul discuss, review and riff-on: 00:00 - Intro 05:30 - Fraiser (2023) 15:27 - Monarch - Season 1 Review 23:20- Godzilla (2014) 27:58 - The Creator 32:28 - What is Killing Cinema - discussion ( https://www.youtube.com/@patrickhwillems ) 42:38 - A Distrubance in the Force: How the Star Wars Holiday Spe…

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Disability and...Pantomimes with Chris Hannon 28:14

8M ago28:14

28:14

This month Mind The Gap's Associate Producer Paul Wilshaw chats with writer and actor Chris Hannon about the representation of disability in pantomimes and how Chris makes pantos more inclusive. Chris has acted in Coronation Street and Doctors and for the past 13 years has been the Dame in the Wakefield Theatres panto.…

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THE QUEEN’S FUNERAL, THE KING’S CORONATION & MORE MEMORIES OF A BBC CAMERA OPERATOR - NIGEL SAUNDERS PART 2 1:22:46

7M ago1:22:46

1:22:46

Camera operator/Camera Supervisor Nigel Saunders takes us Behind the Scenes once again with more memories of his non-stop 45-year career in British television. The perils and pitfalls of working on live shows, top rated Light Entertainment and covering the biggest Royal events of the last decade – plus the finest directors, performers and warm-up a…

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Disability and...Cultural Identity with Eleanor Lisney and Eric Wu 34:10

8M ago34:10

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This month Eleanor Lisney and Eric Wu are in conversation. Eleanor Lisney is a Disability Arts Online board member, she's also a co-founder of disabled women's collective Sisters of Frida and of Culture Access CIC. Eric Wu is a nutrition and dietetics student and mental health community organiser at King's College, London. Eleanor and Eric discuss …

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FROM OSCAR PETERSON TO GORDON THE GOPHER - TV CAMERA SUPERVISOR NIGEL SAUNDERS’ 45-YEAR CAREER 1:30:41

8M ago1:30:41

1:30:41

This time on Behind the Scenes Nigel Saunders chats about his life as a camera operator and Camera Supervisor, beginning at the BBC and working with most of the great names of television including the much-missed Roger Fenna, Stuart MacDonald andYvonne Littlewood. Royal events, children’s TV and light entertainment, including live Millennium show m…

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489: Doctor Who: The Star Beast, Doctor Who Retrospective, South Park: Joining the Panderverse, the collapse of Disney and the MCU, and MORE 1:07:41

8M ago1:07:41

1:07:41

On the audio version of the latest episode of CvsP we discuss Doctor Who: The Star Beast, Doctor Who Retrospective, South Park: Joining the Panderverse, the collapse of Disney and the MCU, and MORE Episode timings: 00:00 - Intro 02:00 - The Collapse of Disney and the MCU and South Park: Joining the Panderverse - Discussion 20:45 - Doctor Who - The …

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Aut-Hour Special: Sara Gibbs Eight Bright Lights 1:03:19

9M ago1:03:19

1:03:19

Sara talks to Rachel Creeger about her debut novel, Eight Bright Lights, available now in paperback, ebook and audiobook. Paperback Kindle eBook Audible Apple Books eBook Apple Books AudiobookBy Sara Gibbs

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Nature Escapes - Fleur Boxall 59:59

9M ago59:59

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After many years of teaching in schools, Fleur found that she had a passion for helping people in a pastoral role and retrained as a therapeutic counsellor. When a room indoors was being used, Fleur took her counseling session with a Young Person ,outside on the field. She instantly saw how powerful counselling without walls was. Fleur went on to s…

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MICHAEL PALIN, ROY CASTLE, SIR RALPH RICHARDSON – PART 2 OF VISION MIXER CAROL ABBOT’S TV LIFE 1:09:12

8M ago1:09:12

1:09:12

As promised, here’s Part 2 of top British TV Vision Mixer Carol Abbott’s Behind the Scenes Podcast in which she chats about bringing up family while holding down a high-pressure, full-time, irregular-hours job at the sharp of TV. Carol shares her memories of rushing to the Old Vic to work with Sir Ralph Richardson while she was still dressed as a b…

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FROM THE YOUNG ONES & RED DWARF TO COME DANCING AND TOP OF THE POPS – TV MEMORIES OF ANNA STANILAND 1:24:51

9M ago1:24:51

1:24:51

Taking us Behind the Scenes this time: one of the most admired, versatile and experienced British television Production Assistants/Script Supervisors to have ever graced a studio control room or gallery - Anna Staniland. Anna shares her memories of an astonishing 40-year career at the BBC and in the freelance world, including live broadcasts, music…

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Disability and...Playwriting with Daniel Foulds and Leanna Benjamin 36:17

9M ago36:17

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This month, Mind the Gap Associate Artist Daniel Foulds chats with playwright and activist Leanna Benjamin about her experiences of being on the Graeae ‘Introduction to Playwrighting’ course, being ‘Artist for Change’ at Leeds Playhouse, and the barriers she faces in the theatre industry.By Disability Ars Online and Mind the Gap

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488: Exorcist: Believer, Dr Who Youtube Doc, The X-Files Movie (Fight the Future), Tarantula (1955) and MORE 1:12:14

9M ago1:12:14

1:12:14

On the audio version of the latest ep of Chin stroker VS Punter, Mike andPaul (in person no less!) discuss: 04:00 - Fight the Power - How Hip-Hop Changed the World 09:24 - Dr Who Youtube Documentary Series (Clever Dick Films Channel - YT) 29:06 - Gone With the Wind 36:24 - The New Anime Season 42:30 - Exorcist: Believer 55:33 - Tarantula (1955) 57:…

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Fancy a Walk Mate? - James Moon 1:28:14

9M ago1:28:14

1:28:14

James was the life and sole of the party. Fancy a drink? Yes, would be the answer, every time. But it didn't stop with just a drink here and there. James' life was soon fueled by alcohol and drugs. It was consuming him and having an affect on his day to day life and relationships. James seeked help and got his life back on track. Now sober, he has …

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Bonus Episode: Geeking-Out with Todd Stashwick (Star Trek: Picard, 12 Monkeys) 43:39

9M ago43:39

43:39

In this bonus episode, Mike is joined by actor and writer Todd Stashwick (Star Trek: Picard & 12 Monkeys) to geek-out about everything from D&D to Indiana Jones, fantasy movie synth scores and Bill Murray! Check out Todd's awesome website https://www.thenerdcircus.com/ Subscribe (and review us) at Apple Podcasts Check out Mike's other show The Rewa…

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ONLY FOOLS & HORSES, NOEL’S HOUSE PARTY, TOP GEAR, Q.I. AND MUCH MORE – TOP TV VISION MIXER CAROL ABBOTT 1:23:41

9M ago1:23:41

1:23:41

This time we’re going Behind the Scenes with one of the most experienced and accomplished Vision Mixers working in television – Carol Abbott. Carol’s name has rolled up on our screens at the end of most of the major TV light entertainment shows of the past 40 years. Quizzes, chat shows, situation comedies, music, variety galas, not forgetting live …

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487: Blue Beetle, The Continental, Haunted Mansion, Old Henry, The Ballad of Buster Scruggs, Open Range and MORE 1:06:51

9M ago1:06:51

1:06:51

On the audio edition of the latest Chin Stoker VS Punter podcast, Mike and Paul revie and riff-on: Episode Timings: 00:00 - Intro 03:26 - The Continental: From the World of John Wick 13:06 - Ahsoka (Paul's Take) 26:41 - Chris Claremont's X- Men 33:15 - Blue Beetle 38:20 - Old Henry 43:31 - We Need to Talk About Cosby 48:20 - Open Range 56:26 - The …

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Harrison Ward aka Fell Foodie - Cook Out 1:37:50

9M ago1:37:50

1:37:50

In 2016, Harrison decided it was time to change. After years of suffering with ill mental health and suicidal thoughts, he found alcohol whilst working in hospitality. Alcohol soon became the biggest part of his life, drinking up to 20 pints and smoking everyday whilst battling with depression. A relationship breakdown saw Harrison vowing to remove…

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FROM DIRECTING GOING LIVE AND THE BIG BREAKFAST TO DEATH IN PARADISE AND VERA – THE MAGNIFICENTLY VERSATILE CLAIRE WINYARD 51:35

9M ago51:35

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In this episode of Behind the Scenes we meet one of the busiest Directors working in British television - Claire Winyard. Just off the back of wrapping her latest episode of the hit detective series ‘Vera’, Claire talks about what it’s like at the helm of one of ITV’s most popular shows, beginning her career at the BBC, directing all manner of mult…

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486: Ahsoka, Last Voyage of the Demeter, Raw Deal, Basil Rathbone Sherlock Holmes movies, WebRcade Emulator AND MORE 1:04:26

10M ago1:04:26

1:04:26

On the audio version of the latest ep of Chin Stroker VS Punter, Paul and Mike riff-on, react-to and (in some cases) review: 00:00 - Intro 01: 47 - Basil Rathbone Sherlock Holmes Series - REVIEW 13: 00 - WebRcade - emultor discussion 23: 15 - The Last Voyage of the Demeter - REVIEW 29: 47 - Ahsoka 43:40 - Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny (Paul…

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Disability and...Classical Music with Baluji Shrivastav 38:20

10M ago38:20

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This month on the Disability And...podcast, founding editor of Disability Arts Online Colin Hambrook chats with Baluji and Linda Shrivastav about the Inner Vision Orchestra, Jazz Orient, and Dot Aware: a wearable braille device to assist visually impaired musicians in the working environment.By Disability Arts Online and Graeae

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Lucy Keyworth - Team GB Paraclimber 43:26

10M ago43:26

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Lucy discovered climbing whilst travelling in Australia and was instantly hooked. Back in the UK, she headed to the indoor climbing centre, where she trained hard, til now, the present. Lucy is now a part of Team GB as a paraclimbing athlete, competing in world championships and hoping to compete in the next paralympics. We met with Lucy at Big Dep…

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Alex Staniforth - Ice Fall 1:01:20

10M ago1:01:20

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Alex Staniforth grew up in Cheshire and had a dream. A dream of climbing the highest mountain in the world, Mount Everest. For many, it is just that, a dream. But for Alex, it was a dream he couldn't shake off and he put his all into making it happen. In 2014, at the age of 17, he went to Nepal, ready to make his dream a reality. Unfortunately, dis…

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485: Battle Beyond the Stars, The Meg 2, Babylon 5 The Road Home, Sharksploitation, The X Files (Seasons 1-4), I'll Be Gone in the Dark and MORE 1:27:24

11M ago1:27:24

1:27:24

On the audio version of the latest Chin Stroker VS Punter we riff-on and review: 00:00 - Intro 03:50 - I'll Be Gone in the Dark 12:53 - The X Files (Seasons 1-4) 25:53 - The Dark Intruder 32:40 - Friday 13th 2 and 3 (Mike's take) 36:20 - The Meg 2 39:30 - Sharksploitation 46: 05 - Pennywise: The Story of It 52:05 - Battle Beyond the Stars 58: 30 - …

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Disability and...Disability Pride with Daniel Foulds 35:28

11M ago35:28

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On the 50th Disability and...Podcast, Mind the Gap's Assistant Producer Paul Wilshaw chats to learning-disabled writer and researcher Daniel Foulds about Disability Pride Month, identity politics and finding solidarity through the difficulties of managing multiple impairments.By Disability Arts Online and Mind the Gap

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484: Superman: The Movie (3 Hour Cut), Transformers Rise of the Beasts, Wham! Documentary, Quatermass, Punisher: Warzone and MORE 1:23:04

12M ago1:23:04

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On the audio version of the latest ep of Chin Stroker VS Punter we riff-on, review and react-to: Episode Timings 00:00 - Intro and Rare Replay - Gaming Talk 14:44 - Jason Goes to Hell: The Final Friday -REVIEW 23:00 - Superman The Movie - Three Hour Cut REVIEW 43:07 - Transformers Rise of the Beasts - REVIEW 52:55 - Wham! Documentary - REVIEW 1:03:…

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