

Radio Times Podcast
Radio Times
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 Caroline Frost and Shem Law 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 watch? Instead, listen to Smart TV for your weekly round-up of TV programmes and film reviews. You’ll find out about the latest series dropping that week, what to binge and what television show will become the next watercooler moment. Radio Times’ journalists Caroline Frost and Shem Law will cover all things terrestrial as well as what’s on the streaming sites – they’ll cover what’s broadcast on the BBC, ITV, Channel 4, Channel 5 and Sky to NOW, Amazon Prime, Disney+, Netflix and Apple TV. Whether you like Entertainment, Current Affairs, Documentaries, Dramas, Comedy, Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Thrillers, Sports or Radio – they’ll have you covered.If you enjoy our weekly round-up of television reviews, do search for the View From My Sofa podcast which sees Kelly-Anne Taylor sit down with a celebrity guests to talk about their lives through the prism of TV.
Episodes
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Jan 13, 2023 • 27min
Smart TV Episode 41
Radio Times TV guru Caroline Frost chats to Kelly-Anne Taylor about the best things coming up on the box this week, plus some surprise small screen Frost Fancies you might not have spottedHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 6, 2023 • 23min
Smart TV Episode 40
Radio Times TV guru Caroline Frost chats to Kelly-Anne Taylor about the most entertaining festive telly treats, the best things coming up on the box, plus some surprise small screen Frost Fancies you might not have spotted Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 23, 2022 • 33min
Smart TV Episode 39 - Christmas Crackers Part 2
For our last episode of 2023, we look back on a terrific year of television. We’ve seen a procession of belting dramas, docs and comedies – so many that there are bound to be classics you never got round to watching. David Butcher and Kelly-Anne Taylor pick their highlights, including brilliant box sets on catch-up services – so you won’t need a subscription. If you’re at a loose end over the holidays and want to curl up with something classy, we’ll point the way. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 22, 2022 • 21min
Bonus Episode: View From My Sofa at Christmas with Will Ferrell and Octavia Sepncer
In this bonus Christmas special, Kelly-Anne Taylor is joined by Mr Christmas himself – the Elf star and renowned comedy actor Will Ferrell, and his co-star in Apple TV’s latest Christmas film Spirited, the Oscar-winning actress Octavia Spencer. The stars talk about their festive traditions, the worst Christmas presents they’ve ever received and the difficulties of taking on an all singing… all dancing musical. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 20, 2022 • 38min
View From My Sofa at Christmas with Miriam Margolyes
On this Christmas bonus episode of View From My Sofa, Kelly-Anne Taylor is joined by a self-confessed Christmas Scrooge – Miriam Margolyes. Known for speaking her own mind as much as her long and celebrated acting career – Miriam talks to Kelly-Anne about loathing Christmas, never reading a Harry Potter book despite playing the Head of Hufflepuff in the film franchise and why she refuses to slow down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 16, 2022 • 38min
Smart TV Episode 38 - Christmas Crackers
Kelly-Anne Taylor and David Butcher gather around the Christmas tree to discuss their TV highlights for the holidays. They run through some classy dramas, heart-warming comedies and a festive helping of David Attenborough. Plus, as always, they pick one show you can safely avoid.For more, pick up a copy of our Radio Times Christmas double-issue.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 13, 2022 • 50min
View From My Sofa at Christmas with Dick and Angel Strawbridge
This week’s guests, Dick and Angel Strawbridge, join Kelly-Anne Taylor from their French Chateau to talk all things Christmas. The couple have achieved cult status with their C4 series, which followed their renovation of a derelict 19th century chateau. Dick and Angel talk to Kelly-Anne Taylor about the importance of tradition, how a rom-com kickstarted their dream to uproot their lives and relocate to France and why this is the last series of their Chateau adventure… Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 9, 2022 • 15min
Smart TV Episode 37
Radio Times journalist Kelly-Anne Taylor guides you through the week of telly ahead - covering everything from the latest royal documentary to a festive cooking special to a steamy Netflix film that must be at the top of your To Watch list. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 6, 2022 • 58min
View From My Sofa at Christmas with Jamie Oliver
This week’s guest really needs no introduction – it’s the chef, restauranteur and cookbook author, Jamie Oliver. In our first festive episode, Jamie talks to Kelly-Anne Taylor about Christmas day in the Oliver household, how giving his wife Jools a foot massage is his sure-fire way to secure control of the remote and how landing his first TV show was all down to pot luck. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 2, 2022 • 18min
Smart TV Episode 36
There’s plenty of good TV out there…So what’s new this week that’s worth getting into? Radio Times associate editor David Butcher picks his upcoming highlights, including a powerful new drama starring Kate Winslet alongside her real-life daughter, two classy spy thrillers, a new Sheridan Smith sitcom, and a fantasy adventure that doesn’t take itself too seriously. Plus, as always, one show you can safely avoid. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices


