Radio Times Podcast
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.
Latest episodes
Nov 8, 2024 • 21min
Smart TV: Cheating on Screen and More Royal Docs
You can get in touch with our hosts via email (podcast@radiotimes.com) and Spotify users can write in directly using the Q&A box at the bottom of the episode. SHOW NOTES:TV:HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN: BEHIND CLOSED DOORS, ITV1WOLF HALL, BBC1THE DIPLOMAT, NETFLIX READER RECOMMENDATION: ALMA'S NOT NORMAL, BBC iPLAYERFROST BITE:WHEN DID CHEATING BECOME ACCEPTABLE ON SCREENCHEATERS, BBC iPLAYER THE ARCHIVE:THE WESSEX TALES, BBC iPLAYER...Happy Viewing! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 1, 2024 • 19min
Smart TV: Shetland Returns and Until I Kill You
You can get in touch with our hosts via email (podcast@radiotimes.com) and Spotify users can write in directly using the Q&A box at the bottom of the episode. SHOW NOTES:TV:Until I Kill You, ITV XShetland, BBC1US Election Coverage (multiple broadcasters including BBC, C4 and SKY)READER RECOMMENDATION: David Gower back on Sky Sports Cricket coverageFROST BITE:BBC HARDtalk is being cancelled (old episodes available on BBC iPlayer) THE ARCHIVE:As Time Goes By, BBC4...Happy Viewing! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 25, 2024 • 20min
Smart TV: Ellis and The Royal Family on Screen
You can get in touch with our hosts via email (podcast@radiotimes.com) and Spotify users can write in directly using the Q&A box at the bottom of the episode. SHOW NOTES:TV:Ellis, C5Hammer: Heros, Legends and Monsters, Sky ArtsThe Diplomat, NetflixREADER RECOMMENDATION: Barbie's Dirty Secrets, C4FROST BITE:Prince William: We Can End Homelessness, ITV1 THE ARCHIVE:The Longest Feud: Chappell V Botham, Amazon Prime ...Happy Viewing! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 18, 2024 • 22min
Smart TV: Ludwig and Kelly-Anne's Last Show
Follow our hosts on Twitter (@KA1_Taylor and @FrostReporter) and Instagram (@kellyannect and @frostreporter) You can get in touch with our hosts on either their social media, or via email (podcast@radiotimes.com) and Spotify users can write in directly using the Q&A box at the bottom of the episode. SHOW NOTES:TV:Ludwig, BBC iPlayerBad Sisters, Apple TV+Michael Mosley: Just One Thing, BBC iPlayer FILM OF THE WEEK:Lonely Planet, NetflixHidden Figures, Disney Plus Bob Marley: One Love, Now TV THE ARCHIVE:Back, Channel4.com ...Happy Viewing! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 11, 2024 • 18min
Smart TV: The Aussie Office and Some Listener Reviews
Follow our hosts on Twitter (@KA1_Taylor and @FrostReporter) and Instagram (@kellyannect and @frostreporter) You can get in touch with our hosts on either their social media, or via email (podcast@radiotimes.com) and Spotify users can write in directly using the Q&A box at the bottom of the episode. SHOW NOTES:TV:Rivals, DisneyNobody Wants This, NetflixThe Office, Amazon Prime FILM OF THE WEEK:Uglies, Netflix THE ARCHIVE:Downton Abbey, Netflix...Happy Viewing! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 4, 2024 • 16min
Smart TV: Adeel Akhtar Appreciation Society
Follow our hosts on Twitter (@KA1_Taylor and @FrostReporter) and Instagram (@kellyannect and @frostreporter) You can get in touch with our hosts on either their social media, or via email (podcast@radiotimes.com) and Spotify users can write in directly using the Q&A box at the bottom of the episode. SHOW NOTES:TV:The Hardacres, C5Showtrial, BBC1Big Brother: Live Launch, ITV2 FILM OF THE WEEK:Ali and Ava, BBC iPlayer THE ARCHIVE:Anatomy of a Scandal, NetflixSweet Tooth, Netflix...Happy Viewing! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 3, 2024 • 37min
Heartstopper Special Part Two: Kit Connor and Joe Locke
Kit Connor and Joe Locke, stars of Heartstopper, dive into their experiences with fame and the impact of their roles. Kit discusses introducing intimacy in the upcoming season and shares insights into his introverted nature. Joe reflects on how playing Charlie has transformed his life and his exciting entry into the Marvel Universe. They also touch on the importance of authentic queer representation and the emotional challenges of portraying characters facing mental health issues. Their journey from comfort TV to stardom makes for an engaging conversation!
Oct 1, 2024 • 36min
Heartstopper Special Part One: Alice Oseman
Joining me, in this special episode is the creator, writer and brains behind it all, Alice Oseman. We talk about Charlie and Nick’s origin story, the explosion of her webcomic, and how it has changed their life. It’s a remarkable episode – Alice is a delight to be in conversation with. Please do set a reminder on your phones, on the 3rd of October, this Thursday, part two will be released – and you can tune in to listen to my episode with Kit Connor and Joe Locke. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 27, 2024 • 23min
Smart TV: Heartstopper NEWS and Industry Intrigues
Follow our hosts on Twitter (@KA1_Taylor and @FrostReporter) and Instagram (@kellyannect and @frostreporter) You can get in touch with our hosts on either their social media, or via email (podcast@radiotimes.com) and Spotify users can write in directly using the Q&A box at the bottom of the episode. SHOW NOTES:TVIndustry, BBCApples Never Fall, BBC Heartstopper S3, NetflixJoan, ITV1In My Own Words: Jilly Cooper, BBC1 The Battle for Black Music: Paid in Full, BBC2 FILM OF THE WEEKThe Outrun, Cinema ONE FROM THE ARCHIVEBuying London, Netflix...Happy Viewing! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 20, 2024 • 19min
Smart TV: Emmy Winners and The Dog House
Follow our hosts on Twitter (@KA1_Taylor and @FrostReporter) and Instagram (@kellyannect and @frostreporter) You can get in touch with our hosts on either their social media, or via email (podcast@radiotimes.com) and Spotify users can write in directly using the Q&A box at the bottom of the episode. SHOW NOTES:TV:Baby Reindeer, NetflixLudwig, BBCSunny, Apple TVThe Dog House, C4Will and Harper, NetflixFILM OF THE WEEK:Speak No Evil, In Cinemas THE ARCHIVE:A Very English (and British one) Scandal, BBC iPlayer...Happy Viewing! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
