Best France Televisions Podcasts (2025)

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Matt Rendell: ITV Tour de France commentator, author, man on mission 1:00:05

8M ago1:00:05

1:00:05

ITV Tour de France commentator and general polymath Matt Rendell joins me to discuss some things that never make it into our live talk shows. Why is ITV like the social services? Did Matt really sell his house to finance one of his books (and, if so, why?) Was/is Marco Pantani Italy's Princess Diana? How come nobody knows the actual route of this y…

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60 Years of the Rolling Stones, with Lesley-Ann Jones 46:57

1+ y ago46:57

46:57

Lesley-Ann Jones discusses The Stone Age, her biography of the self-styled greatest rock'n'roll band in the world. Lesley-Ann Jones interviewed hundreds of insiders and eye witnesses to create the biography. As a friend of Bill Wyman in the 80s, she was curious to investigate further the emotional chaos the band has left in its wake - as well as to…

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Lost gems of 1960s pop television, with Kevin Mulrennan 42:01

3y ago42:01

42:01

Kevin Mulrennan has compiled a 700-page encyclopaedia of ITV's 60s pop show Thank Your Lucky Stars. He joins us to recall great lost moments of the Beatles - as well as the stars who burned brightly but briefly.By Radio Days Events

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12. Baxter Dury on his wild West London childhood 38:24

3y ago38:24

38:24

Baxter Dury joined us at a live event in Chiswick, to discuss his new memoir, Chaise Longue. Now an acclaimed musician in his own right, Baxter recalls a seemingly chaotic 70s and 80s childhood, growing up as the son of pop star and national treasure Ian Dury. Baxter's tales of avoiding school and seeking instead a demi-monde of Dickensian characte…

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Nick Lowe and Will Birch on Paul McCartney, Johnny Cash, punk rock and Peters and Lee. 1:13:33

3+ y ago1:13:33

1:13:33

Nick Lowe and Will Birch joined me at a live event at the Seven Dials Club to discuss Cruel to be Kind, Will's biography of Nick. Nick reflects on dealings with Paul McCartney, Johnny Cash, Elvis Costello and, well, Peters and Lee, why 1962 was the most important year in pop and how he hit upon the style used in his acclaimed late-career albums, Wi…

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10. Drinking at dawn, shadow puppetry and the bouzouki ban: true tales of Greek village life, with Alex Kemp 45:19

3+ y ago45:19

45:19

Alex Kemp discusses his book Here is Greece, the story of a five-year tour, taking in rebel music bars in Athens, octogenarian shepherds in the far-flung outposts and a world of chance and bizarre encounters along the way. For more info on the book (and a free sample): https://worldofkemp.wordpress.com/portfolio/here-is-greece/ Alex's Greek music p…

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9. Canalmania, waterborne bohemians and Peter Sallis as Hitler, with Julian Dutton 57:05

3+ y ago57:05

57:05

BAFTA-winning actor, comedian and impressionist Julian Dutton was born and raised on a houseboat, moored on the Thames at Chelsea. In a Saturday morning tour de force of social history and showbiz tales, Julian discusses Water Gypsies, his new book on the history of Britain's river-dwellers, from the hardmen of canalmania to post-War bohemians - an…

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The Velvet Mafia: Darryl Bullock on the gay men who masterminded the Swinging 60s 1:19:58

4y ago1:19:58

1:19:58

Behind the UK's 50s and 60s rock and pop revolution was a group of gay impresarios, many of whom were good friends; from Larry Parnes (who mentored Billy Fury and Tommy Steele) to Brian Epstein, who made the Beatles the biggest group in the world, to Joe Meek, who made No 1 records in his house. Author Darryl Bullock takes us into their backstage w…

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7. Emily Chappell on becoming an athlete in her mid-20s and whether adventurers find lockdown life easier or harder 1:16:21

4y ago1:16:21

1:16:21

An edited version of our summer Zoomcast with Emily Chappell. Emily is the author of the acclaimed What Goes Around (about life as a London bike courier) and Where There's a Will (about her 4000km unassisted ride across Europe in the Transcontinental cycle race). What Goes Around shows a new side to familiar city life, taking us inside the couriers…

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6. Amazing true stories of French football, with Matthew Spiro 58:28

4y ago58:28

58:28

When France won the World Cup in 1998, it was meant to be the start of a golden age for the team and the country; and the success of the multi-racial squad did, briefly, unite the country. But the 20 years between that victory and the 2018 triumph showed that France needed more than football to bring it together… British journalist and broadcaster …

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Multi-Hyphenates: Lisa Joy and Jonathan Nolan 1:17:43

4+ y ago1:17:43

1:17:43

What does it take to be a multi-hyphenate? The force behind the HBO hit show Westworld, Lisa Joy (Pushing Daisies, Burn Notice) and Jonathan Nolan (The Prestige, The Dark Knight, Interstellar) , discuss their unique paths to success, collaboration, and how working in both film and TV has made them stronger creators.…

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5. Novelist Tom Benjamin on crime fiction and the dark side of Italy 39:53

4+ y ago39:53

39:53

Tom Benjamin's debut novel 'A Quiet Death in Italy" was published this summer to acclaim from the Daily Mail, the Morning Star and all points between. It's a murder mystery, following ex-pat English detective Daniel Leicester as he descends into the Bologna underworld to investigate the death of a 1970s radical. Tom worked at Scotland Yard before e…

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4. Comedian Ian Stone on how The Jam changed his life and growing up in the 70s 36:36

4+ y ago36:36

36:36

Comedian Ian Stone tells us how grim growing up in Britain could be in the 1970s - and how hearing The Jam for the first time changed his life. In a highly entertaining interview, Ian also discusses other memorable gigs of his youth, including The Clash, Sham 69 and Dexy's Midnight Runners. Ian's memoir, 'To Be Someone' is published by Unbound.…

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Screenwriting: Joel Edgerton 52:04

4+ y ago52:04

52:04

Actor, writer, director, producer Joel Edgerton (THE KING, BOY ERASED, THE GIFT) discusses screenwriting. How have his experiences as a multi-hyphenate influenced his creative choices? What is integral to success? And how does Joel define his creative process?

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Emotionality in Content: Damien Chazelle, The RZA, John Ridley, Brian Grazer 38:01

4+ y ago38:01

38:01

Explore the importance and meaning of emotionality in content. Join Damien Chazelle (Whiplash, La La Land), The RZA (Wu-Tang Clan), John Ridley (12 Years a Slave), and Brian Grazer (A Beautiful Mind, Apollo 13) as we look into the emotional core and personal stories of some of their greatest works.

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3. Scott Innes on Galactic Keegan, the story of Kevin Keegan's new life coaching in outer space 40:23

4+ y ago40:23

40:23

For six years, Scott Innes has been writing the Galactic Keegan Twitter account, imagining a dystopian future in which the England football legend Kevin Keegan is running a football academy in outer space. Now, Scott has written Galactic Keegan, the novel, a mix of sci-fi adventure and pin-sharp football jokes. Scott now gets mistaken for Keegan re…

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Creative Collaboration: Ron Howard, Akiva Goldsman 57:24

4+ y ago57:24

57:24

What is the key to a successful creative partnership? Join director Ron Howard (A Beautiful Mind, Apollo 13) and writer Akiva Goldsman (A Beautiful Mind, Cinderella Man) as they discuss their work together on A Beautiful Mind, Cinderella Man, and The Da Vinci Code.

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Conversation Changers: Frances McDormand 25:43

4+ y ago25:43

25:43

Frances McDormand (Fargo, Three Billboards Outside Ebbing Missouri) discusses women in cinema, her career as an actor and producer, and her hopes for the next generation of creators.

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Fresh Perspectives: Glen Powell, Tomi Adeyemi, Eliza Scanlen 57:30

4+ y ago57:30

57:30

What does the future of the entertainment industry hold? Join Glen Powell (Set it Up, Hidden Figures), Tomi Adeyemi (The Children of Blood and Bone), and Eliza Scanlen (Sharp Objects, Little Women) for an inside look at rising up in modern Hollywood and a discussion about how the next generation can change Hollywood for the better.…

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Creating a Show: DAVE with Dave Burd, Jeff Schaffer, Saladin Patterson 41:21

4+ y ago41:21

41:21

Go behind the scenes of the creation of the hit FXX show DAVE, with Dave Burd (Lil Dicky), Jeff Schaffer (Curb Your Enthusiasm, Seinfeld), and Saladin Patterson (The Big Band Theory, Psych). Explore the emotional core of the show, the stories behind the jokes, and what the team attributes to successful partnerships. DAVE is now streaming on FX Netw…

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Truth in Storytelling: Pete Berg, Issa Rae, Judd Apatow 39:38

4+ y ago39:38

39:38

What is the meaning of 'truth' with respect to storytelling? Join Pete Berg (Friday Night Lights, Lone Survivor), Issa Rae (Insecure), and Judd Apatow (The 40-Year-Old Virgin, Trainwreck, The King of Staten Island) as we go behind the scenes of some of their beloved films and television series to discover the inner truths behind the stories and the…

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2. William Fotheringham: on Paris-Roubaix, his biographies of Tom Simpson and Beryl Burton and launching Procycling 32:56

5y ago32:56

32:56

The longtime Cycling Correspondent of The Guardian newspaper, launch editor of Procycling magazine and author of biographies of Tom Simpson, Eddy Merckx and Fausto Coppi discusses his life as a cycling writer (and fan) , including his most recent works, 'Sunday in Hell: Behind the Lens of the Greatest Cycling Film of All Time' and 'The Greatest: Th…

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1. Wiggins, Froome, Brailsford: the inside story of British cycling's golden age, with Kenny Pryde 37:17

5y ago37:17

37:17

We explore one of the biggest sports stories of the last 30 years: how did British cyclists come from nowhere to dominate their sport so completely, on both track and road? Author Kenny Pryde claims that, between its Olympic and Tour de France successes, Team GB/Team Sky have been the most successful team in the history of sport. How did that happe…

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Television - 1 2:25

5y ago2:25

2:25

pass 01By Maurice Pozor / No Drugs Division (Official)

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Bipolar / Land2 - 2 - 1 Extended Version 7:10

5y ago7:10

7:10

Bipolar / Land2 - 2 - 1 Extended Version by Maurice Pozor / No Drugs Division (Official)By Maurice Pozor / No Drugs Division (Official)

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Maurice Pozor - PDS2 - culture hors sol - 2017 21:36

7y ago21:36

21:36

Maurice Pozor - PDS2 - culture hors sol - 2017 - Techno Experimental Inside - Impro sur PDS2 - Techno sans pots -By Maurice Pozor / No Drugs Division (Official)

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Maurice Pozor - Das Groove - 1 - 2017 3:18

7y ago3:18

3:18

Maurice Pozor - Das Groove - 1 - 2017- So TribBy Maurice Pozor / No Drugs Division (Official)

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Maurice Pozor - Modular - 2017 5:09

7y ago5:09

5:09

Maurice Pozor - Modular - 2017 - THERMO OLD SCHOOLBy Maurice Pozor / No Drugs Division (Official)

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Maurice Pozor - Unlike - 2017 6:06

7y ago6:06

6:06

Maurice Pozor - Unlike - 2017 - THERMO AMBIENTBy Maurice Pozor / No Drugs Division (Official)

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Maurice Pozor - Trans - 2017 3:46

7y ago3:46

3:46

Computer music for computer people feat "Tension au Flanger"By Maurice Pozor / No Drugs Division (Official)

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Maurice Pozor - Trap - 1 - v - Gothic - 2017 4:51

7y ago4:51

4:51

Maurice Pozor - Trap - 1 - v - Gothic - 2017 - Genre : Thermo Gothic UpBy Maurice Pozor / No Drugs Division (Official)

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Maurice Pozor - TRIBUTE OF - 2017 3:33

7y ago3:33

3:33

Maurice Pozor - TRIBUTE OF - 2017- Thermo Low TribalBy Maurice Pozor / No Drugs Division (Official)

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MPS / There's something weird out there - 2017 20:46

7y ago20:46

20:46

MPS / There's something weird out there & MPS = M.NOMIZED/ MAURICE POZOR/ SRVTRBy Maurice Pozor / No Drugs Division (Official)

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Maurice Pozor - Air de Noise (Impro) 2017 2:21

7+ y ago2:21

2:21

Maurice Pozor - Air de Noise (Impro) 2017Short Tech AltBy Maurice Pozor / No Drugs Division (Official)

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Maurice Pozor - 10STROY L (extract) - 2017 2:35

7+ y ago2:35

2:35

Maurice Pozor - 10STROY L (extract) - 2017Extrait Techno CentriqueBy Maurice Pozor / No Drugs Division (Official)

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Maurice Pozor - No Sens - 1 - 2017 7:27

7+ y ago7:27

7:27

Maurice Pozor - No Sens - 1 - 2017 - Electro Ballad V2By Maurice Pozor / No Drugs Division (Official)

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Maurice Pozor - Line 2 Up - 1 - 2017 9:15

7+ y ago9:15

9:15

Maurice Pozor - Line 2 Up - 1 (Al Arrach Mastering Version) - 2017Tribal Mental une nuit d'Aout...By Maurice Pozor / No Drugs Division (Official)

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Maurice Pozor - Line 2.1 - 2017 5:38

7+ y ago5:38

5:38

Maurice Pozor - Line2.1 - 2017Tag: Preview for Acid HouseTag: No Dance FloorTag: Maurice PozorTag: 2017By Maurice Pozor / No Drugs Division (Official)