

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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Jun 17, 2022 • 16min
Smart TV Episode 12
Radio Times TV critic David Butcher picks the best programmes to look out for this week – and one to avoid. He highlights a special, one-off episode of everyone’s favourite panel show, a Brian Cox documentary about exploring Mars, and two crime dramas featuring chalk-and-cheese cops. Also on the podcast, what does new streaming service Paramount+ have to offer? Answer: it’s good news if you’re a Star Trek fan… Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 15, 2022 • 52min
James Nesbitt talks Suspect, Lenny Henry’s Caribbean Britain, Sherwood and Love Island.
The Radio Times Podcast, hosted by Jane Garvey with TV expert Rhianna Dhillon, is the place for your trusted TV recommendations each week.This episode:Jane talks to James Nesbitt about Suspect and Rhianna reviews Lenny Henry’s Caribbean Britain, Sherwood and Love Island.You can find the programmes mentioned as follows: Suspect Sun 19th to Weds 22nd, two eps a night at 9pm and 9.30pm on Channel 4. Lenny Henry’s Caribbean Britain Weds 22nd June, 9pm BBC2 (second part the following week) Love Island Started on Mon 6th June on ITV2, runs daily at 9pm apart from Saturdays when they show Love Island: Unseen Bits at 9pm. All seasons available on ITV Hub.
Sherwood - starts Mon 14th June, 9pm BBC1 followed by the second ep on Tues 15th June, 9pm BBC1 (this will be the pattern for three weeks)We’d love to hear from you. You can send us an email anytime to podcast@radiotimes.com or find us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram @RadiotimesThe Radio Times Podcast is produced by Somethin' Else for Immediate Media. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 10, 2022 • 15min
Smart TV Episode 11
David Butcher hacks a path through the TV jungle. Which programmes this week are worth your time and which are best avoided? David offers tips ranging from a US drama about the space race to a stirring story from playwright James Graham about the long shadow of the miners’ strike. There’s a standout episode of Who Do You Think You Are, a moving documentary on the Falklands, and a slick time-travel saga (yes, another one...) Plus, as always, one show to miss. It’s all delivered with critical spin and zero PR hype – your briefing on the TV week ahead in double-quick time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 8, 2022 • 55min
The Outlaws, Everything I Know About Love, Backstage with Katherine Ryan, Reel Britania and Gamba Cole
The Radio Times Podcast, hosted by Jane Garvey with TV expert Rhianna Dhillon, is the place for your trusted TV recommendations each week.This episode:Jane and Rhianna review season 2 of The Outlaws, Dolly Alderton’s new series Everything I Know About Love, behind the scenes show - Backstage with Katherine Ryan, Reel Britania – a look at the making of British film, and interview one of the stars of The Outlaws – Gamba Cole.You can find the programmes mentioned as follows:• Backstage with Katherine RyanAmazon Prime on Thursday 9th June• Everything I know about LoveBBC1 on Tuesdays at 10.40pm. Also released as a boxset• The Outlaws Season 2BBC iPlayer • Reel Britannia, Britbox on Thursday 9th June - weekly episodesWe’d love to hear from you. You can send us an email anytime to podcast@radiotimes.com or find us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram @RadiotimesThe Radio Times Podcast is produced by Somethin' Else for Immediate Media. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out informationHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 3, 2022 • 17min
Smart TV Episode 10
Radio Times critic David Butcher picks his TV highlights for the week ahead. They don’t include the Platinum Jubilee (too many programmes, not enough time…) but they are all royally worth watching. There’s a comedy involving large snakes, a sort-of-sequel to The Wire, a memorable episode of Top Gear, and documentaries about football and orchestras that have more in common than you’d expect. He also suggests good films on free-to-air TV and, as always, one show to avoid. All parcelled and previewed in less time than it takes to troop a colour. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 1, 2022 • 53min
Dolly Alderton, Borgen, My Name is Leon, Avoidance, Somebody Feed Phil
The Radio Times Podcast, hosted by Jane Garvey with Kelly-Anne Taylor sitting in for Rhianna this week. It’s the place for your trusted TV recommendations each week.This episode:Jane talks to Dolly Alderton about the adaptation of Everything I know About Love and Kelly-Anne sits in to review Borgen, My Name is Leon, Avoidance and Somebody Feed Phil. You can find the programmes mentioned as follows: My Name Is LeonBBC2, Friday 10th June 9pmBorgenNetflix, Thursday 2nd JuneSomebody Feed PhilNetflixAvoidanceBBC1, Friday 10th June 9.30pmWe’d love to hear from you. You can send us an email anytime to podcast@radiotimes.com or find us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram @RadiotimesThe Radio Times Podcast is produced by Somethin' Else for Immediate Media. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 30, 2022 • 43min
BONUS TV Festival: with Martin Freeman, Professor Brian Cox, Stephen Fry, Rose Matafeo, Stephen Merchant and Omari Douglas.
The Radio Times Television Festival took place at the British Film Institute on London’s Southbank, on the 20th, 21st and 22nd May.This very special bonus episode of the Radio Times Podcast is your official cut-out-and-keep souvenir edition of the 2022 Festival. Hosted by Jane Garvey and Kelly-Anne Taylor. In this episode you’ll hear from some huge names from the world of TV including...Professor Brian Cox; Martin Freeman; Omari Douglas aka Roscoe from It’s A Sin; Starstruck’s hilarious Rose Matafeo; Stephen Merchant ANDStephen Fry.We’d love to hear from you. You can send us an email anytime to podcast@radiotimes.com or find us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram @RadiotimesThe Radio Times Podcast is produced by Somethin' Else for Immediate Media. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 27, 2022 • 15min
Smart TV Episode 9
David Butcher picks the best TV shows to look out for this week – and one to miss. He previews a scarily good new version of The Midwich Cuckoos, a moving documentary from Hannah Fry about cancer, and the return of Stranger Things to Netflix. Plus big sporting drama and the repeat of a stone cold TV classic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 25, 2022 • 52min
Kit Connor, Live from The BFI And Radio Times TV Festival
The Radio Times Podcast, hosted by Jane Garvey with TV expert Rhianna Dhillon, is the place for your trusted TV recommendations each week.This episode:Jane and Rhianna are live at the BFI in front of an enthusiastic audience to review Five Dates a Week, Pistol, Emergency and talk to Kit Connor, star of the Netflix hit – Heartstopper. You can find the programmes mentioned as follows: Five Dates A WeekChannel 4, Sunday 29th May at 10pm. Also released as a boxsetEmergencyPrime Video on 27th MayPistolDisney+ on Tuesday 31st May HeartstopperNetflix, available now We’d love to hear from you. You can send us an email anytime to podcast@radiotimes.com or find us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram @RadiotimesThe Radio Times Podcast is produced by Somethin' Else for Immediate Media. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 20, 2022 • 18min
Smart TV Episode 8
Radio Times TV critic David Butcher offers quickfire viewing tips for the week ahead. He highlights much-loved series that are back on air from Who Do You Think You Are to Hunted to evergreen forensics drama Silent Witness. He also previews a marriage breakup comedy and a pair of verydifferent history docs. Plus, as always, one show to miss… Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices