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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OLYMPICS SPECIAL: Max Whitlock on Paris 2024, life as a gymnast and retirement
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This week, for our series finale, I, Kelly-Anne Taylor, bring to you our Olympics special – it is an interview with the most successful British gymnast of all time – the six-time Olympic medallist, and the most successful pommel horse worker in the Games’ history – it’s Max Whitlock. In this episode, we reflect on his career – how he started gymnas…
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In episode eight of our series exploring the great historical cities of Europe, Africa, Asia and the Americas, travel writer Paul Bloomfield is joined by Professor Chandrika Kaul as they guide us through the bustling streets, markets, temples, mosques, and forts of Delhi. Together they explore the city's mythical origins, its conquests, as well as …
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Emma Gannon on writing, the joys of slowing down and Ctrl-Alt-Delete
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This week I, Kelly-Anne Taylor, am joined by the best-selling author, Emma Gannon. She began her career working in magazines – she’s written columns for The Telegraph and The Sunday Times and was the Social Media Editor at Glamour. She created the hit podcast, Ctrl, Alt, Delete which racked up over 13 million downloads and saw her sit down with the…
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In episode seven of our series exploring the great historical cities of Europe, Africa, Asia and the Americas, travel writer Paul Bloomfield is joined by Emeritus Professor Vivian Bickford-Smith as they explore Cape Town – including its diverse historic neighbourhoods, markets and monuments, bays and beaches, as well as as mountains and islands. To…
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Smart TV: The Jetty and Glastonbury Sound Issues?
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Diana von Furstenberg on the secret to her success, marrying royalty and turning down Bowie and Mick Jagger
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Whilst I, Kelly-Anne Taylor, was away, reporting from the field at Glastonbury – RT had the incredible opportunity to interview Diane Von Furstenberg for the podcast. Despite my absence, I didn’t think it was fair – that our lovely listeners should miss out on an incredible episode with an incredible guest and so I recruited, my Smart TV co-host, t…
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In episode six of our series exploring the great historical cities of Europe, Africa, Asia and the Americas, travel writer Paul Bloomfield is joined by Professor Doris Behrens-Abouseif as they journey through the diverse historic quarters of Cairo. Together, they explore its roots in ancient cities planted on the Nile over thousands of years, and l…
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Emma Myers on Wednesday, British accents and not going out
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Joining me, Kelly-Anne Taylor, for this very special bonus episode of the Radio Times Podcast is the phenomenal actress, Emma Myers. Born and raised in Orlando in America, Emma had an eclectic childhood – she was one of four and was homeschooled, often spending her days roaming the Disney theme park local to her house. Dance was her initial passion…
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Dolly Wells on ambition, the beauty of ageing and Emily Mortimer
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Joining me, Kelly-Anne Taylor, this week is the writer, director and actor, Dolly Wells. She grew up off of Kensington High Street in London – the youngest of six children. Aged 18 – she discovered that her stepfather was actually her biological father – the great comic actor, John Wells. In her 20s, Dolly worked as an actress – but also as a photo…
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In episode five of our series exploring the great historical cities of Europe, Africa, Asia and the Americas, travel writer Paul Bloomfield is joined by Dr Elizabeth Drayson for a trip to Granada. Together they lead through its various incarnations – as a Jewish settlement, a Roman province, a Visigothic kingdom, and as a Muslim Emirate. Along the …
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Smart TV: A Good Girls Guide to Murder and The Bear Returns
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Suranne Jones on Coronation Street, Gentleman Jack and why she's obsessed with witches
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Joining me, Kelly-Anne Taylor, in the studio is the actress Suranne Jones. Born and raised in Greater Manchester, she first rose to prominence playing Karen McDonald in ITV’s Coronation Street. After leaving the soap, she has cemented herself as one of Britain’s finest actresses – winning a BAFTA for her performance as Gemma Foster in Doctor Foster…
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In episode four of our series exploring the great historical cities of Europe, Africa, Asia and the Americas, travel writer Paul Bloomfield is joined by David Mendel as they visit Québec City in Canada. Together they explore its pre-colonial origins, development as a French imperial capital and its incorporation into Britain's North American coloni…
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Smart TV: Douglas Is Cancelled and Docs for Days
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Karen Gillan on Doctor Who, the Marvel Universe and working with Steven Moffatt
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Joining me, Kelly-Anne Taylor, for the first episode of this brand-new series of the Radio Times Podcast, is the Scottish actress who took Hollywood by storm, Karen Gillan. Born and raised in Inverness, she moved to London aged 18 to pursue acting – after two weeks at drama school, she dropped out and worked in a pub until she was cast in a role th…
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Series 6 trailer - you're not going to want to miss this...
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The Radio Times Podcast is back for a sixth series! Starting Tuesday 18th June, join host Kelly-Anne Taylor each week on the Radio Times sofa where she'll be interviewing the biggest names in the TV and film industry, talking about their lives and careers. If you’re new here, welcome to the club, do scroll back and enjoy our rich archive - there’s …
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In episode three of our series exploring the great historical cities of Europe, Africa, Asia and the Americas, travel writer Paul Bloomfield is joined by Dr Amy Fuller as they search for hints of the past within Mexico City. Together they explore the city's roots in the settlement founded by the people who became known as Aztec, as well as the even…
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Smart TV: House of the Dragon and Euros Kick Off
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In episode two of our series exploring the great historical cities of Europe, Africa, Asia and the Americas, travel writer Paul Bloomfield is joined by Dr Christopher Harding as they delve into the fascinating, yet often turbulent, story of Tokyo. Together, they’ll visit key sites where major events unfolded – from exploring its medieval origins, a…
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Smart TV: Bridgerton's Steamy Return and Dalgleish Revives
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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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