A being human podcast. Michael and an array of fellow fans discuss every episode of BBC Three’s supernatural drama in pain-staking detail. On top of that there’s audio essays AND interviews with the people who helped make the show a cult hit. Follow our journey from Bristol to Barry Island. From new born to proper dead.
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Michael and Hannah go back to school with Adam, Christa and Matt for the Being Human spin-off series Becoming Human. Plus, to end our coverage of series three, we also answer listener questions without the aid of stupid pills. You can help towards the running costs of the podcast here: Support Box Tunnel Pod on Ko-fi! ❤️. ko-fi.com/boxtunnelpod - K…
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Michael welcomes Rebecca Cooper to the podcast. Rebecca played Cara in the first three series and evolved from canteen girl, through to vengeful vampire and then the saviour of Herrick. We chat about how misunderstood Cara is, get some behind the scenes stories and find out what it's like to be onboarded! You can help towards the running costs of t…
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It's the end of an era as we say goodbye to Mitchell, Herrick and the first era of Being Human. Su Hemming and Elizabeth Price join Michael to discuss the monumental series three finale. The prophecy is coming to its endgame and it leaves relationships and lives in tatters. You can help towards the running costs of the podcast here: Support Box Tun…
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Michael and Ruby discuss the penultimate episode of series 3 - the masterful Though The Heavens Fall. The discontent at Honolulu Heights reaches breaking point as the walls close in on Mitchell when the truth is finally discovered. Herrick is no longer just the man in the attic and seeks revenge for his downfall. Expect lots of blood, bad language …
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29: directing an interview with daniel o'hara
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Michael welcomes Daniel to the show. Daniel directed in three series of Being Human including the next two epic episodes we'll cover (Though The Heavens Fall / The Wolf-Shaped Bullet) AND he did the last ever shot in the show! We chat about his experience working with the vast supernatural creatures of Barry Island and his current project The Red K…
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Michael and Hannah try not to look shifty and suspicious as the police turn up at Honolulu Heights. Mitchell is running out of track as Nancy has him firmly in her sights and he's not helped by Annie becoming her invisible sidekick. George is rocked by the news of his dad's death but things aren't all as they seem. You can help towards the running …
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The past is haunting our flawed heroes in their own home as Herrick returns from the dead and gets a free holiday at the supernatural hostel. The walls close in on Mitchell, Annie, George and Nina and they turn on each other with devastating consequences. Elizabeth Price joins Michael to discuss this classic episode. You can help towards the runnin…
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Michael is joined by a new recruit as he welcomes Ruby on the pod to discuss The Pack. George and Nina's search for answers results in, much to Mitchell's disgust, Honolulu Heights being rammed full of werewolves. That's not the only thing bothering him though as his love life with Annie is suffering a false start. You can help towards the running …
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Michael and his super sub Alice discuss series 3, episode 4 as they try not to speak ill of the undead. Sasha, a dead person with a body finds herself inside Honolulu Heights and in many ways her presence cause a right stink. George and Nina get broody but poor Mitchell has himself a fanboy with lethal intentions. You can help towards the running c…
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Listen in on the threesome as we discuss episode two of series three. We meet Adam, a 46 year vampire trapped in the body of a 16 year old boy who George and Nina take under their wings with unexpected results. Meanwhile Annie has promoted herself to guardian angel and Mitchell has to decide between Barry Island and South America. Your host Michael…
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You're gonna be thrilled by a podcast. A pod-shaped bullet! Dogging, dog fighting and deep despair, it's a quiet start for our favourite supernaturals and their new life in Wales, then. Michael and Frances host this housewarming for Honolulu Heights and discuss a very unique episode that opens series three. You can help towards the running costs of…
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22: toby whithouse: interview with the creator
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The Box Tunnel Pod is delighted to bring you our interview with the creator and Showrunner of Being Human! Michael Lee and Su Hemming have an in-depth chat with Toby Whithouse that spans the entire history of the show. Toby discusses the writing process and dealing with cast and location changes. He tells us his thoughts now on how he wrote the end…
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Michael and Alice Laffar celebrate/commiserate the end of the Bristol era! Having fled the pink house, all paths lead to the Facility in a claustrophobic series finale. Mitchell and Kemp are on a path of destruction and Annie finally loses her battle with intimidating doors. As for George and Nina, they discover this hope of freedom was actually a …
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Simon Guerrier is prolific when it comes to writing for British science fiction. He has plenty of books to his name and has written for Big Finish. Here, Michael and Simon discuss how the Being Human books came about and the processes behind The Road, his book in the trilogy. His website is here: Home | Simon Guerrier Then Michael welcomes Lily Gol…
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Michael is joined by Hannah Booth for a very indiscreet discussion about Damage - the episode that changes EVERYTHING. Annie is on the verge of committing ghost suicide, George and Nina have a battle over faith versus science and Mitchell, spurred on by betrayal, goes on the rampage. PLUS - Michael gives pitch perfect Mitchell impressions AND Being…
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18: locations locations locations: bristol
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Michael follows in the footsteps of Annie, Mitchell and George to give you a tour of Being Human locations from the first two series. He is also joined by Lynne Vincent for her Box Tunnel Pod debut. From the Facility to the pink house, your host talks to himself in public and hopes people just think that he's on a strange phone call. Music featured…
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Matt Dennis returns to discuss an episode that sees Annie come face to face with her past. The trio are all seeking new paths but that just means different and greater dangers lie ahead. You can donate to the running costs of the podcast here: Support Box Tunnel Pod on Ko-fi! ❤️. ko-fi.com/boxtunnelpod - Ko-fi ❤️ Where creators get support from fan…
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Frances Bobran returns to join Michael in the not so swinging sixties. Mitchell's past clashes with his present and the ghosts of two people show how they made their mark on our troubled vamp. Speaking of Ghosts, Windsor Terrace is overrun with them as Annie is left holding the baby. George has other plans as he tries to start a new life with a new…
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Michael and Alice give a lesson on series 2, episode 4 - Educating Creature. An episode all about about learning individual life lessons. Annie gets advice from Sykes, a soldier who can't escape his own demons. George uses the power of the list to improve his luck but it propels him into unchartered and dangerous territory. Mitchell meanwhile, take…
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Lauren Lee joins Michael to discuss this classic episode of Being Human. Mitchell takes on Herrick's poisoned chalice and in doing so becomes unwitting King of Bristol's undead. Annie and George try to take their minds off their relationship and hell based problems. Theme song: Dog Scratched Ear by Henry's Funeral Shoe This Podcast may contain spoi…
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Elizabeth Price joins Michael on the good side of the door - the side that isn't fiery oblivion. Dark forces have things other than romance in mind for Annie and Saul, Nina struggles to adapt to the supernatural lifestyle and Mitchell is, as Ivan predicted, sliding into chaos. Any interruption from the men with sticks and ropes in this broadcast is…
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In a Box Tunnel Pod first Michael is joined by three guests (Alice Laffar, Hannah Booth and Elizabeth Price) to discuss the screening and Q&A that was part of the In Dreams Are Monsters season at BFI Southbank. It took place on Saturday 17th December. Attendees were Showrunner Toby Whithouse and Being Human vamp royalty Damien Molony and Jason Watk…
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Michael is joined by Joe Simpson, a future Barry Island tourist guide to discuss the first episode of series two. Our trio, far from being safe, face a new triple threat. Daisy is charming George's pants off, Ivan is punching Mitchell and Kemp is after them all. At least Annie has a new job which isn't at all weird. Theme song: Dog Scratched Ear by…
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Michael and Hannah mark the end of series one with coverage of Unearthed, a behind the scenes look at the making of Being Human. There's legless werewolves, wobbly stakes and some daft questions because it's followed by a Q&A where we are interrogated by the recruits. There's also some exciting news to announce.. Dead souls by Hannah Booth Fanfic: …
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Now that we've GOT. YOUR. ATTENTION - welcome to our deep dive on the series one finale. Our trio are on course for a deadly battle with Herrick. Michael is reunited with Su Hemming to chat about this remarkable episode. And Grannies. Theme song: Dog Scratched Ear by Henry's Funeral Shoe This Podcast may contain spoilers about future episodes Discl…
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Michael is joined by Make-up Designer Marcus Whitney who talks about his experiences on Being Human. We go through massacres, werewolf transformations, imploding bodies and rotting zombies! We also cover his other work on Inside No.9, The League of Gentlemen and Inside Man. Theme song: Dog Scratched Ear by Henry's Funeral Shoe This podcast may cont…
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Michael is joined by Alice Laffar to discuss the penultimate episode of series one. The supernatural world is closing in on our trio as Mitchell goes off the rails and Herrick ramps up his evil intent. Can an old flame put him back on track? Annie confronts Owen in a quest for a confession but Owen has other ideas. George? Well, George becomes a Ni…
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Michael and Frances Bobran chat about the game changing episode Another Fine Mess. The local community circles around the pink house and our trio's chance of a normal life seems more distant than ever. Mitchell turns dark side, Annie hides in the shadows and George pushes Nina away. Theme song: Dog Scratched Ear by Henry's Funeral Shoe / This podca…
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Michael and Sarah Maher get very spiritual in their discussion of episode three where we meet Gilbert. Be warned - this is a very sexy episode. Of Being Human that is, not the podcast. We talk about mouli graters and plumbing. George and Nina's relationship is blossoming, Mitchell is getting bloody in the shower and Annie, well, she's not so lucky.…
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4: narin baher on the petition that saved being human
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Michael has a chat with Narin, who was behind the petition to save Being Human back in 2008! As well as discussing the inspiration behind it we discuss the cast and creative changes, the perils of TV commissioning and how she became a vampire herself! This episode contains potential spoilers for all five series of Being Human. Theme song: Dog Scrat…
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If you go down to the woods today you're sure of a big surprise and that surprise is a bit of rufty tufty. Michael is joined by Matt Dennis, a writer for Critical Popcorn as they discuss the second episode in full. Mitchell and Annie invite the world in with dangerous consequences and George wants to shut it all out but to no avail. This episode is…
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The journey begins for real! Michael is joined by Hannah Booth, a school teacher by name but a goth by nature. We discuss the first episode in full. Annie is making too much tea, George is terrible around women and Mitchell is in THAT yellow shirt! Theme tune: Dog Scratched Ear by Henry's Funeral Shoe. The Box Tunnel Survivors Group is an unofficia…
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Welcome to our podcast for the enclave of the lost! Before Being Human became a hit for BBC Three it was competing with other pilots and very nearly didn't get made at all. Michael and his guest Hemming(!) discuss the birth of the show and the pilot episode in full. Theme song: Dog Scratched Ear by Henry's Funeral Shoe. Disclaimer: The Box Tunnel S…
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A podcast about the BBC Three supernatural drama Being Human. Vampires, Werewolves, Ghosts and Humans are all welcome.By Michael Lee
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