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.

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Nov 3, 2021 • 50min

Nadiya Hussain, Phoebe Dynevor, David Morrissey, The Colour Room, Dr Who and more!

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: We hear from Bridgerton star Phoebe Dynevor and David Morrissey about their new film ‘The Colour Room,’ as well as Bake Off winner and author Nadiya Hussain, about her new BBC series ‘Fast Flavours’. Jane and Rhianna also discuss the new series of Dr Who, Channel 4’s ‘On The Edge’ and black and white film, ‘Passing’. You can find the programmes mentioned as follows:On The Edge Channel 4, Sunday 7th November (Mincemeat 10pm, Cradled 10.30pm and Superdad 11pm) The Colour Room Sky Cinema Premiere, Friday 12 November at 8pm Dr Who (series 13) BBC1, Sunday 7th November 6.15pm Fast Flavours BBC2 Thursday 11th November 8.30pm Passing Netflix from Wednesday 10th November 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 @Radiotimes The Radio Times Podcast is produced by Somethin' Else for Immediate Media. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 26, 2021 • 49min

Jodie Whittaker, Sarah Snook, Showtrial, The Harder They Fall, Stath Lets Flats

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: We hear from Jodie Whittaker about what it was like to film her last ever series as The Doctor, as well as Sarah Snook, who stars as Shiv in HBO series ‘Succession’. Plus reviews of gripping BBC drama Showtrial, ‘The Harder They Fall’ starring Idris Elba and Regina King, and the latest on Channel 4 series ‘Stath Lets Flats’. You can find the programmes mentioned as follows:Showtrial BBC1, Sunday 31st October at 9pm The Harder They Fall Wednesday 3rd November Netflix (and in cinemas from Fri 22nd October) Dr Who, series 13 BBC1, Sunday 31st October 6.25pm Stath Lets Flats Channel 4, Tuesday 26th 10.15pm 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 @Radiotimes The Radio Times Podcast is produced by Somethin' Else for Immediate Media. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 19, 2021 • 48min

Stephen Merchant, Professor Brian Cox, The Long Call and Scenes from a Marriage

The Radio Times Podcast, hosted by Jane Garvey with TV expert Rhianna Dhillon, is the place for your trusted TV recommendations each week.In this episode:We hear from Professor Brian Cox about his new documentary series ‘Universe’ and Stephen Merchant on his new comedy thriller ‘The Outlaws’ which also stars Christopher Walken. Plus ‘Scenes from a Marriage’ with Jessica Chastain and Oscar Isaac and new ITV drama The Long Call. You can find the programmes mentioned as follows: The Outlaws BBC1, Mon 25th October, 9pm Scenes from a MarriageSky Atlantic, Mon 25th October, 10.05pm (this will be episode 3) The Long CallITV, Mon 25th - Thurs 28th October, 9pm UniverseBBC2, Weds 27th October, 9pm 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.See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 12, 2021 • 41min

Succession, Mel Giedroyc on Handmade: Britain’s Best Woodworker, Squid Game and Impeachment: An American Crime Story

The Radio Times Podcast, hosted by Jane Garvey with TV expert Rhianna Dhillon, is the place for your trusted TV recommendations each week.In this episode: We hear from presenter Mel Giedroyc about the new ‘Handmade: Britain’s Best Woodworker’ Jane and Rhianna review Succession, Handmade: Britain’s Best Woodworker, Squid Game and Impeachment: An American Crime Story We also hear from Made in Chelsea / Strictly star Jamie Laing on his new show ‘I Like The Way U Move’ ‘What We Watched’ sparks our TV memories of panel shows of the past with future world leaders as guests You can find the programmes mentioned as follows: Succession (series 3) Sky Atlantic Monday 18th October 9pm Hand Made: Britain’s Best Woodworker Channel 4 and All 4 Thursday 21st October, 8pm, Squid Game Season 1 available on Netflix (nine episodes) I Like The Way U Move Boxset available from Sunday 17th on BBC3/iplayer and weekly eps on BBC1 Tuesdays 10.35pm Impeachment: An American Crime Story BBC2 Tuesday 19th October 9.15pm 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 @Radiotimes The Radio Times Podcast is produced by Somethin' Else for Immediate Media. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 5, 2021 • 52min

Will.i.am, Attenborough, Who Do You Think You Are, Paul Merson: Football, Gambling and Me and The Little Things

The Radio Times Podcast, hosted by Jane Garvey with TV expert Rhianna Dhillon, is the place for your trusted TV recommendations each week.In this episode: We hear from Will.i.am about his new documentary ‘will.i.am: The Blackprint’ on ITV, where he meets civil rights heroes, leaders in tech and the odd celebrity friend to find out about events that have shaped Black Britain. Jane and Rhianna review ‘Attenborough: The Mating Game’, ‘Paul Merson: Football, Gambling and Me’, Who Do You Think You Are? and The Little Things, as well as looking at this week’s radio highlights. What We Watched’ sparks our TV memories of panel shows of the past with future world leaders as guests. You can find the programmes mentioned as follows: Attenborough: The Mating Game BBC1 Sun 10 Oct 8pm Paul Merson: Football, Gambling and Me BBC1 Mon 11th October 9pm Will.i.am: The Blackprint’ ITV Thurs 14th October 9pm Who Do You Think You Are: Josh Widdicombe Tues 12th October 9pm The Little Things (£8.99) HD Amazon 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 @Radiotimes The Radio Times Podcast is produced by Somethin' Else for Immediate Media.See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 28, 2021 • 47min

Sarah Solemani, Sex Actually, Prince Phillip: The Royal Family Remembers, Brassic

The Radio Times Podcast, hosted by Jane Garvey with TV expert Rhianna Dhillon, is the place for your trusted TV recommendations each week.In this episode: We speak to Sarah Solemani who wrote and adapted the gripping new thriller ‘Ridley Road’ on BBC One. Jane and TV expert Rhianna Dhillon review ‘Sex Actually’, ‘Brassic’ and Prince Phillip: The Royal Family Remembers. ‘What We Watched’ sparks our TV memories of panel shows of the past with future world leaders as guests. You can find the programmes mentioned as follows: Ridley RoadBBC1 Sunday 3rd October 9pmSex Actually with Alice LevineChannel 4, Wednesday 6th October 10pmBrassic Sky Max Wednesday 6th October 10pmPrince Phillip: The Royal Family RemembersBBC iPlayerWe’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

Sep 21, 2021 • 47min

Gillian Anderson & Jason Isaacs, Gunpowder Milkshake, 28 UP, Hollington Drive, The Goes Wrong Show

The Radio Times Podcast, hosted by Jane Garvey with TV expert Rhianna Dhillon, is the place for your trusted TV recommendations each week.In this episode: We speak to 'Sex Education' stars Gillian Anderson and Jason Isaacs as the third series launches on Netflix Jane and TV expert Rhianna Dhillon review 'Gunpowder Milkshake', '28 Up', 'Hollington Drive' and 'The Goes Wrong Show' 'What We Watched' takes us down a TV gameshow memory lane.... Contenders ready! Gladiators ready! 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

Sep 14, 2021 • 55min

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