Episodes
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On Children In Need night, join me and a host of stars including Gaby Roslin, Fran Godfrey, Charles Nove and Ken Bruce as we remember arguably the most important figure in the development of British broadcasting: the much loved and much missed Sir Terry Wogan.
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This week, something a little different to celebrate our 200th edition as the legendary writer, author and podcaster Colin Edmonds takes the reins and leads an all star celebration where he turns the tables on Josh for a fun filled episode with cameos from famous faces including Jo Whiley and Martin Clunes.
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Is there a correlation between film and TV comedy? We ask the man who has straddled both genres in a career spanning three decades. Writer and comedian Joe Cornish is probably best known as one half of the successful comedy duo Adam and Joe but really that’s only half the story. A union with award winning director Edgar Wright offered another outlet for his creativity. As part of Beyond The Title’s comedy series, Joe reflects on a glittering career in the genre.
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One of the most accomplished, influential and versatile comedy stars ever to grace the podcast, writer, actor, comedian and heavyweight podcaster Adam Buxton joins me to reflect upon his unprecedented career. We discuss heroes, audio, the notion of being in a successful double act and going solo.
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Fresh from a sellout show at the Edinburgh Fringe, writer, comedian and podcaster David Eagle lifts the lid on the trials and tribulations of being a performer on the circuit in 2024. His comedy journey has been made all the more remarkable by the fact that he’s done this as a severely visually impaired man. The David Eagle Podcast which he runs with his wife Ellie charts their lives from newly married to general life.
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This week, in a feature length episode of Beyond The Title, we are treated to a British comedy masterclass from the legendary writer, actor and comedian Ted Robbins. Present at just about every entertainment landmark in modern popular culture, his career spans the entirety of TV entertainment from tales of Cilla Black, Victoria Wood and Peter Kay. Ted Robbins is the absolute embodiment of British Light Entertainment and his unprecedented career epitomises this.
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An interview with the writer and producer Richard Marson; best known for his role replacing the legendary Biddy Baxter on the heavyweight BBC children’s entertainment programme Blue Peter. Beyond Blue Peter, he’s one of the corporation’s finest documentary producers, first producing Who Peter in 2007 and Tales of Television Centre in 2012.
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Still a favourite on the festival circuit, Feeder continue to delight live audiences with their back catalogue of soft rock positivity. The sentiment of their discography transcends eras, geography and culture which makes them a perfect complement to any festival lineup. Thirty years on, they are still as part of the musical landscape as they were in 1994 and this is testament to their creativity, reputation and more importantly, talent, it was a great pleasure to welcome Feeder to Beyond The Title and may they long preside over Britain’s varied musical heritage.
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I caught up with Shaun during his regular stint hosting the IOW festival for Sky, to talk music, broadcasting and his recollections on his career in entertainment. Ladies and gentlemen Mr Shaun Keaveny.
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In a career spanning three decades, writer and broadcaster Edith Bowman has become one of the most trusted and enduring voices in Britain, appearing on everything from Radio 1 to the BAFTA Awards. We caught up at the Isle of Wight Festival and talked eras, music and her recollections on an unprecedented career in entertainment. Ladies and gentlemen Ms Edith Bowman.
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One of the true pioneers of modern music broadcasting, the legendary writer, journalist and broadcaster Bob Harris reflects upon his six decades at the forefront of music presentation. From the rustic style of the influential music magazine programme The Old Grey Whistle Test to overseeing Britain’s recent Country Music revolution via helping to legitimise both Radio 1 and Radio 2, Bob Harris is a contender for the most important music broadcaster of all time. Now in this exclusive interview with Beyond The Title, the broadcasting titan reflects on his unprecedented career in entertainment.
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As part of Beyond The Title’s Legends of Radio season, I caught up with one of Britain’s most enduring voices to talk musical revolutions, the wireless and his recollections on a lifetime on the airwaves. Ladies and gentlemen Mr Gary Davies.
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One of the most trusted and respected voices on daytime radio, the broadcasting legend Ken Bruce reflects on his unparalleled career in entertainment which has taken him to the very top of his industry. Swapping Radio 2 for Greatest Hits Radio in March 2023, here’s an exclusive interview with the Popmaster king.
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An intimate interview with the writer, comedian and broadcaster Mark Dolan on his incredible journey through entertainment which has taken him from comedy clubs to one of the biggest current affairs outlets in the UK.
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A graduate of the Arts Ed School of Acting, writer, actor and comedian Brendan Murphy burst onto the scene in 2008 when he was nominated for the Spotlight Prize for his debut show. As part of the Olivier Award nominated 'Potted Potter', he has toured extensively across the US and Canada before writing the critically acclaimed stage show Friend: The One With Gunther starring Joseph Maudsley. This was followed by his 2022 Edinburgh show Buffy Revamped. As a voice over artist, Brendan has voiced many popular TV adverts including Sky, Curry’s PC World and Christian Aid. I caught up with one of the brightest and most versatile performers on the circuit to talk heroes, acting and his hopes for the future. Ladies and gentlemen Mr Brendan Murphy.
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Join me and a host of famous friends including actor and comedian Jeff Stevenson, comedy writer Colin Edmonds, musical director Mike Dixon and many more as we pay tribute to the much missed writer and broadcaster John Hannam who passed away in 2021.
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Legendary actress, singer, songwriter and entertainer Su Pollard first tasted nationwide acclaim when she was cast as chalet maid Peggy Ollerenshaw in sitcom legends Jimmy Perry and David Croft’s third sitcom triumph Hi-de-Hi!: a role which she honoured until the programme's end in 1988, by which time she had already secured yet another role in Perry and Croft’s 1920’s farce You Rang M’Lord alongside Paul Shane and Jeffrey Holland. This led to a reunion with Jeffrey Holland and the late Paul Shane for the third and last installment of David Croft’s farcical trilogy in Oh Doctor Beeching where she played the part of downtrodden booking clerk Ethal Schuman. More recently, Su has become the doyen of the British panto appearing in everything from Dick Whittington to Cinderella and has even enjoyed a successful stint touring the country with the long running play The Vagina Monologues. I caught up with the sitcom legend to talk about laughter, chalet maids, singing and her recollections on an unparalleled career in British comedy. Ladies and gentlemen Ms Su Pollard.
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