Sally Phillips: talks about life, comedy, acting and being Bridget Jones’ best friend [REPLAY]
Release Date: 02/19/2025
Connor Finch on Acting, Auditions, Trauma in Adolescence & Leading BOOKISH.
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On the eve of the release of the second season of Mark Gatiss’s acclaimed post-war detective drama Bookish, I’m delighted to share my conversation with one of its standout stars, Connor Finch. Connor plays Jack Blunt, a young man recently released from prison who finds employment with Gabriel Book, played by Mark Gatiss. As the series unfolds, the mystery surrounding Jack and his connection to Book becomes every bit as compelling as the murders they investigate together. Bookish is an absolute gem: beautifully acted, full of warmth and humanity, and packed with clever, twist-filled...
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[REPLAY] Damian Lewis: From school, to Band of Brothers, to Homeland, to Billions.
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Damian Lewis is one of Britain's most acclaimed and sought-after actors, with an extraordinary career spanning both the UK and America. A multiple award winner and nominee, Damian has captivated audiences in some of television's most iconic dramas. Among many things, Damian talks about how Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks chose him to play Major Richard "Dick" Winters in Band of Brothers, how he landed the role of Nicholas Brody in Homeland, how he created the character of Bobby Axelrod in Billions, and his role as an MI6 agent in the miniseries A Spy Among Friends. Along the way, he also...
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John Inverdale: The Voice behind the Greatest Moments in Sport.
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What does it take to stay at the top of broadcasting for decades and what do you learn along the way? I had a fascinating conversation with one of Britain’s most recognisable sporting voices, the gold medallist of commentating, John Inverdale, about his life and career. From the early days of breaking into broadcasting to covering some of the greatest moments in sporting history, John shares the highs that defined him, the challenges that tested him and the lessons he’s learned. Insightful and candid, this is a conversation about far more than sport - it’s about growth, dedication, the...
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Wings, War and Wisdom: Air Chief Marshall Sir John Stringer.
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Air Chief Marshal Sir John Stringer began his career flying fast jets for the Royal Air Force, enforcing no‑fly zones over Iraq and flying combat missions over the Balkans. He went on to command air war against ISIS in the Middle East, overseeing every UK air operation during Operation Shader. But what makes him exceptional is not just that he’s led in battle, it’s that he’s also helped shape how Britain and NATO think about the future of war. He’s served at the highest levels of defence strategy. He was appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire in recognition of gallant...
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From Downton Abbey to War and Peace to Sense8 to OCD: The Extraordinary Life of Tuppence Middleton.
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Tuppence Middleton is one of the most talented actors of her generation. Her work spans the intimate and the epic, from the haunting dystopias of Sense8 to the elegance of Downton Abbey. She brings a rare depth to every role she inhabits and her recent memoir Scorpions reveals a courageous and deeply personal side of her story. This podcast is a celebration of an impressive career to date, a tutorial in Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and also serves as a reminder that we can look at someone, judge, think they have it all, perhaps allow a modicum of envy to creep in and yet we have absolutely no...
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The Master of Mimicry – Rory Bremner and Friends!
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Rory Bremner is a national treasure. He’s Britain’s best-known impressionist, satirist and comedian – bringing to life everyone from the likes of Donald Trump, Nelson Mandela, Boris Johnson and Tony Blair to Billy Connolly, Ian Mckellen and John Cleese. But, did you know that he is also a translator of operas, a columnist, writer, presenter, ballroom dancer and actor? And also that he actively supports a great number of good causes; one being the UK ADHD Partnership of which he is patron? In this podcast, Rory reflects on his life and career. If you would like to find out how the mind of...
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Ted Lasso, Daisy Jones and the 6, Early Man, The Great British Bake Off. Tom Howe on the art of film composition.
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Tom Howe is a brilliant musician, award-winning composer, conductor and multi-instrumentalist whose music has elevated stories across screens big and small, from the pulse of action to the quiet moments of reflection. He’s scored everything from Ted Lasso, Daisy Jones and the 6 to David Attenborough series and The Great British Bake Off. Listen to find out how he arrived in this space, why he advocates having no Plan B, the process of scoring and how he comes up with new, fresh and hugely diverse compositions. For musicians and non-musicians alike, this episode is packed full of insights,...
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Surviving the Storm: John Withington on Catastrophe, Longevity and the Human Spirit
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What series of unfortunate events led to the assassination of Archduke Ferdinand? What little known facts raise more questions on the shooting of JFK? Why was the Kings Cross fire a disaster waiting to happen? Is there a limit on how long humans can live? If you are interested in any of the above, this podcast is for you. John Withington, one of Britain’s leading disaster historians, has written 11 books on the history of disasters, assassinations and the 'Secrets of the Centenarians'. A former award-winning television producer, director and reporter, John also works as an independent...
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Nitin Sawhney on music, identity and humanity
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I had the most wonderful conversation with multi-award-winning musician, multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, producer, composer, presenter and DJ, Nitin Sawhney. His musicianship and compositions embrace the entire universe of music from jazz to flamenco to world to electronica. He has written, performed and played with the likes of The London Symphony Orchestra, Sir Paul McCartney and Sting. The fruits of his labours range from writing solo albums, collaborating with musical royalty to writing scores for Hollywood blockbuster films. He’s been awarded a CBE for his services to music. In fact,...
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Building Big Ideas with Keith Chapman: From Bob the Builder to Paw Patrol
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This week, we’re joined by Keith Chapman, the creative mind behind Bob the Builder, Paw Patrol, Mighty Express and the upcoming Moonie Moo. With more than $22 billion in global sales and a bold leap into the environmentally-themed film Ozi, Keith shares what it takes to create, launch and sustain lasting kids’ IP and the ‘secret sauce’ behind his most enduring franchises. If you’re a creator, marketer or curious listener, this conversation is packed with sharp insights and practical storytelling lessons. Tune in and discover how to build global brands that last generations. Related...
info_outlineSally co-created, wrote and acted in Smack the Pony, a double Emmy Award-winning comedy show, for which she was nominated for best female newcomer at the 1999 British Comedy Awards. She has starred in countless films, television series, comedy shows and radio programmes such as the Bridget Jones films, Miranda, Green Wing, I am Alan Partridge, Rescue Me, Veep, Friday Night Dinner, Clare in the Community, among many others.
In 2003, she was listed in The Observer as one of the funniest acts in British comedy. Sally talks about some of her career highlights and lowlights, the joys and pitfalls of being a female comedian, what it was like to be Shazza in Bridget Jones, and what it is like to live with her son Ollie, dispelling some of the unkind myths surrounding Down’s Syndrome.
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