Best Tim Downie Podcasts (2024)

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Sam Heughan 1:10:08

3+ y ago1:10:08

1:10:08

For our final episode of this series we are joined by the irrepressible Mr Sam Heughan. We talk growing up, early casting failures and of course, the future. We read from season 1. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Suzanne Smith 58:45

3+ y ago58:45

58:45

Always wondered how they cast your favourite show? Well, wonder no more as we talk to casting director extraordinaire Suzanne Smith. We chat about the secrets of a good audition, what an actor must always remember and how to pick the perfect Jaime and Claire? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Maril Davis 1:04:44

3+ y ago1:04:44

1:04:44

Today we are joined by the brilliant executive producer and ex-soccer player Maril Davis. We talk about what makes great TV, who you can meet at parties and a little bit about zombies. We read scene 4 from episode 4 season 1. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Ed Speleers 1:04:07

3+ y ago1:04:07

1:04:07

This week we are joined by the bad boy of Wilmington himself the wonderful Ed Speleers. We talk being a child actor and dealing with dustmen and dogs. We read from scene 32 episode 2, season 5, 'Between Two Fires.' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Maria Doyle Kennedy 56:37

3+ y ago56:37

56:37

The multi talented Maria Doyle Kennedy joins us to talk music, art, love and life. We read from episode 6, season 5. 'Better To Marry Than Burn.' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Lauren Lyle 55:58

3+ y ago55:58

55:58

This week we have the brilliant Lauren Lyle! We talk parsley and appendages, messy surgery and how not to blink. We read from episode 2 season 5, 'Between Two Fires.' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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John Bell 1:05:45

3+ y ago1:05:45

1:05:45

In todays episode we talk Mohawk, mums, mental health and movies, big, big movies. We read scene 45 from season 5 episode 8. 'Famous Last Words' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Outcasts - Bonus Ep! 23:58

3+ y ago23:58

23:58

Our very first attempt at a scene read! Plus how to act drunk, how to be emotional and some early reviews. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Caitriona Balfe 59:38

3+ y ago59:38

59:38

In this weeks episode the brilliant Caitriona Balfe talks about growing up in a small town, directing and how terrible Claire's cooking really is. We read scene 15 from season 1 episode 9. 'The Reckoning.' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Stephen Woolfenden 1:03:44

4y ago1:03:44

1:03:44

In todays episode the director Stephen Woolfenden talks how to give the perfect table read, Werner Herzog and what ends up on the cutting room floor. We read scene 12, from episode 1 season 5, 'The Fiery Cross'. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Rik Rankin 1:02:37

4y ago1:02:37

1:02:37

In this weeks show housewives choice Rik Rankin takes us through the joys of a good poached egg, Scottish comedy and how to be a convincing tree. We read scene 13 from episode 4 season 4, 'The Deep Heart's Core'. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Caitlin O'Ryan 58:44

4y ago58:44

58:44

In this weeks tantalising episode we talk string, first times and the beauty of a well placed vegetable. We read scene 39 from season 4, episode 9 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Diana Gabaldon 1:00:39

4y ago1:00:39

1:00:39

This week we talk to the brilliant Diana Gabaldon about big noses, the science of the perfect sex scene and how to appreciate the British weather. We are reading scene 22 from season 5 episode 11 "Journeycake". Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The Governors 58:06

4y ago58:06

58:06

Our pilot episode where David and Tim explore the heady world of on set breakfasts, Brad Pitt and space travel. Scene read from Episode 1 Season 5 sc. 7, "The Fiery Cross". See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Trailer 0:47

4y ago0:47

0:47

Trailer premiere for the new show Outcasts with David Berry and Tim Downie See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episode 17 - Jim Campbell 58:16

4y ago58:16

58:16

Look who washed up on the beach... last summer It’s non-other than stand up comedian, writer, podcast overlord and thoroughly lovely chap Jim Campbell! This episode was recorded in the summer of 2019 when Jim was gearing up for his Edinburgh show Beef which received great reviews. Jim is arguably best known for hosting the disgustingly popular (and…

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Episode 16 - Rich Wilson 1:16:55

4+ y ago1:16:55

1:16:55

After a bit of a wobble we’re back with another episode! Thanks to all the DIC’s for hanging in there. Producer Adam has finally resurfaced with the vault of recordings after moving to a neighbouring island. The castaway in this episode is award winning stand up comedian, compère extraordinaire and fellow podcaster Rich Wilson. Rich is beloved not …

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Episode 6 w/ Maria Kempinska MBE 46:28

4+ y ago46:28

46:28

Host, Jules Brook chats with Maria Kempinska MBE about how she set up Jongleurs Comedy Club, her favourite comedians, getting her PhD in psychotherapy, also her favourite film & TV shows!

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Episode 15 - Laura Lexx 1:05:01

4+ y ago1:05:01

1:05:01

Good lord who’s this plodding up the beach covered in kelp? It’s only star of BBC2’s Live at The Apollo and host of Radio 4’s Comedy Club - comedian and writer Laura Lexx! Laura won best performer at the Comedians Choice Awards, best MC at the 2017 Comics Comic Awards. She was 3 time nominee at the Chortle Comedy Awards, and she was in the top ten …

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Episode 5 w/ John Mitchinson 47:45

5y ago47:45

47:45

Jules Brooks chats with John Mitchinson, co-founder of the hit TV series QI to discusses his work on the show, Unbound - his crowdfunded publishing company & his favourite films of the past and present.

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Episode 4 w/ Samantha Murray 39:42

5y ago39:42

39:42

Jules Brook chats with Olympic silver medallist, Samantha Murray, who in 2015 was ranked #1 in the modern pentathlon. Murray discusses her 2016 Documentary "Camps to Champs", the pressures of being an athlete and her favourite childhood films.

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Episode 14 - Eric Lampaert 1:08:30

5y ago1:08:30

1:08:30

Not another washed up comedian! Well actually Eric Lampaert is only washed up in the mythical eternity-snack desert island sense. In the real world he’s doing rather well. Eric is also an actor, a writer a director and a multi-linguist. If that’s not enough he also studied clown at Lecoq in Paris. Erics stand up exploits have taken him across the g…

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Episode 3 w/ Tim Downie 35:38

5y ago35:38

35:38

Jules Brook chats with actor and comedy writer, Tim Downie, discussing filming The King's Speech, James Corden, the theatre, Netflix and more!

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Episode 2 w/ Pips Taylor 29:23

5y ago29:23

29:23

Jules Brook chats with DJ & presenter, Pips Taylor, discussing her BBC documentary "I Never Said Yes", Mexican film directors, Nile Rodgers, "Gwilliam" and more!

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Episode 13 - Tim Downie 1:05:56

5y ago1:05:56

1:05:56

This weeks castaway is an actor, writer, comedian and all-round legend Tim Downie Tim has starred in multiple Oscar and BAFTA nominated films. He played the duke of Gloucester in The Kings Speech, Montgomery Clyde in Paddington as well as Brevet in Les Miserables. More recently he has appeared in Michael Bay’s Transformers 5 and alongside Brad Pitt…

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Episode 1 w/ Matt Stadlen 30:32

5y ago30:32

30:32

In our inaugural episode, Jules Brook chats with LBC Radio presenter, Matt Stadlen, discussing favourite childhood films, current favourite films and what its like to be a radio presenter on one of Britain's leading talking radio stations.

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Episode 12 - Rachel Stubbings 1:07:05

5y ago1:07:05

1:07:05

Look who’s just flopped onto the beach gasping for air, it’s only bloody Rachel Stubbings! Rachel has dozens of film and tv credits to her name, recently starring alongside Karl Pilkington in Sick of it (Sky) and Julia Davis in Sally4ever for HBO as well as the highly acclaimed short Whenever you’re ready which is in development to become a sitcom.…

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Episode 11 - WiDE AWAKE 1:20:17

5y ago1:20:17

1:20:17

After a long break (sorry) the worlds best stranded on a desert island snack based podcast is back! We kick season 2 off with a musical treat featuring some of the hottest music producers of the moment, WiDE AWAKE. Production credits include stars like Stormzy, Wiley, Pitbull and Will Smith. Record labels such as Sony/Columbia, DIM MAK and Lowly Pa…

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Episode 10 - Rufus Hound 1:08:45

5+ y ago1:08:45

1:08:45

Actor, comedian, presenter and political activist Rufus Hound joins us for our very special and very crispy Crispmas Special! You will probably know him off that telly box as a team captain on Argumental or as a Celebrity Juice stalwart. He’s presented Top of the Pips and Glastonbury as well as shows on Talk Radio and Radio 4 to name a few. As an a…

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Episode 09 - William Andrews 1:11:17

5+ y ago1:11:17

1:11:17

The shores of our desert island have lay baron for a while and just as Tom and Sam were getting all lords of flysey the wonderful Will Andrews has washed up with his smiley face. Will is an award winning comic, actor, director, writer and all round good guy. After winning the Tap water award for character comedy at the ed fringe in 2003 it has been…

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Episode 08 - Russell Howard 50:21

5+ y ago50:21

50:21

This week Tom and Sam couldn’t believe their luck when comedy superstar RUSSELL BLOODY HOWARD washed up upon the shores!!! I mean, it’s a terrible tragedy for Russell and his loved ones but his endless charm and chirpy nature is just what the island needs. Russell is arguably best known for his TV shows Russell Howards Good News and The Russell How…

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Episode 07 - Michael Malarkey 55:12

5+ y ago55:12

55:12

Look who’s just crawled out of the sea - it’s only Michael bloody Malarkey, the British-American actor and singer probably best known for his role as Enzo in the television series The Vampire Diaries but also starring in loads of hit US TV shows when he’s not touring all over the world with his band. Malarkey was born in Beirut, Lebanon to an Irish…

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Bonus Episode - Tom and Sam's Choices - The First Recording 45:33

5+ y ago45:33

45:33

The First Recording. In this bonus episode of the podcast we hear from Tom and Sam as they make their own eternity-crisp selections. The recording was made shortly after the tragic plane crash which saw the pair marooned on a small island in an endless sea. In 2004 a Ryanair plane carrying some of Britain’s brightest acting talents and Sam Pamphilo…

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Episode 06 - Aisling Bea 1:04:40

6y ago1:04:40

1:04:40

Look who’s washed up on our shores this episode, it’s none other than actor, stand-up comedian and writer extraordinaire Aisling Bea. If Aisling can’t find her way off this god-forsaken island the entertainment industry will grind to a complete standstill… The Ch4 commissioned series she’s writing with Emmy nominated Sharon Horgan won’t get written…

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Episode 05 - Nick Blood 54:56

6y ago54:56

54:56

For several days the island has been battered by a powerful storm causing all manner of debris to wash up on the beach including British actor, writer and producer Nick Blood. Nick is well known for his roll of Lance Hunter in Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Before he hit Hollywood, Nick had a string of roles on UK TV, including Trollied, Misfits, …

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