Viv and Nessa's Infinite Watchlist

Boom Bang A Bang it's Eurovision Week so we had to do a special about the 2020 ‘Eurovision Song Contest : The Story of Fire Saga'. There's Double Trouble with Will Ferrell and Rachel McAdams starring as Icelandic singers Lars and Sigrit who are pursuing their dream of winning the iconic contest with special appearances from Eurovision icons such a Loreen and Conchita. Grab your scorecard and a glass of Bucks Fizz….. Jaja Ding Dong!

It's time for one singular sensation as we reached the Top 40 of our list starting with the 1985 adaptation of ‘A Chorus Line' directed by Richard Attenborough. With a cast including Michael Douglas and Alyson Reed we see a group of dancers as they audition to be part of a new Broadway Show. So grab your gold hat, get in line and tune in!

To celebrate St. George's Day we are discussing the 1967 film adaptation of the Lerner and Lowe musical ‘Camelot'. Starring Richard Harris and Vanessa Redgrave as King Arthur and Guenevere as the story transports us to the time of Knights and The Round Table. The happy ever after land of Camelot is disrupted when French knight Lancelot arrives. If ever you were to tune in then why not join us now?!

Did we just hear an alarm ringing?!? It's time for the next film on our list and this time it's the Jason Robert Brown musical ‘Last Five Years'. Anna Kendrick and Jeremy Jordan play married couple Cathy and Jamie whose 5 year journey we follow out of chronological order. Tune in and find out both stories of this story!

It's time for a special ‘special' as we discuss the 2023 film ‘Glitter and Doom', a jukebox musical of songs from the folk rock duo Indigo Girls. We see the developing romance of aspiring circus performer Glitter with aspiring musician Doom. Get out the map and tune in!

Come and see those dancing feet as we watch the 1933 black and white musical ‘42nd Street'. The story revolves around the opening of a new Broadway Show at the height of the Great Depression. Co-starring Ginger Rogers and with choreography by Busby Berkeley this is a toe tapping spectacle. Tune in and join us on the Avenue we're taking you to (Even though it's a not an Avenue)

Calling all Bunnies and Chicks for another podcast, with Easter weekend around the corner we discuss the 1948 seasonal classic ‘Easter Parade'. Full of Irving Berlin songs we see the relationship of ‘A Couple of Swells' played by Fred Astaire and Judy Garland as they dance through the film. Grab your bonnets, tune in and join the parade!

It's Vivvy's Birthday so she gets to choose a film for Pod so she went with one of her all time favourites, Cameron Crowe's 2000 filmIt's Vivvy's Birthday so she gets to choose a film for Pod so she went with one of her all time favourites, Cameron Crowe's 2000 film, ‘Almost Famous' starring Kate Hudson and Phillip Seymour Hoffman. Teenage journalist William tours with the band Still Water whilst he reports for Rolling Stone magazine. Tune in and enjoy the ride!

We've got rhythm this episode as we head to France for the 1951 Gershwin musical ‘An American in Paris starring Gene Kelly and Leslie Caron. Former GI Jerry resides in the capital city as a struggling artist and finds himself involved in a love triangle. Grab a brioche and tune in….who could ask for anything more?!?

Sinners special continued!

Awards Season reaches its peak this weekend and with a record 16 nomination we thought we would discuss the 2025 ‘Sinners' that's crosses both the horror and musical genres. Set in 1932 Mississippi, Michael B Jordan stars as twins Smoke and Stack who have returned from Chicago to open a Juke Joint. Get the popcorn ready and tune in! (This episode comes in two parts due to technical difficulties)

We don't pop our cork for every film we see but this episode is a Big Spender as we discuss the 1969 musical comedy ‘Sweet Charity'. Shirley MacLaine plays the eternally optimistic protagonist Shirley Hope Valentine who has her shares of romantic misfortunes in New York. If only our friends could see us now!

Maybe it's time for another podcast and this time we discuss the 1982 classic ‘Annie' who is living a Hard Knock Life in a New York orphanage run by the infamous Miss. Hannigan. Starring Aileen Quinn, Albert Finney and musical royalty Carol Burnett, Tim Curry and Bernadette Peters. Tune in and look to Tomorrow!

It's Valentine's Day and time for some romance as we discuss the 1964 French classic ‘The Umbrellas of Cherbourg'. We meet young lovers Genevieve and Guy whose romance is interrupted when Guy is drafted to serve in the Algerian War. Sung throughout, the beautifully film takes us through Departure, Absence and Return. Put your umbrella up, get the Valentine chocolates out and tune in!

Time to take a spin with another Rodgers and Hammerstein classic as we discuss the 1956 musical, ‘Carousel'. The action takes place in Maine as we see the turbulent romance of carousel barker Billy Bigelow and mill worker Julie Jordan. Tune in and you'll never walk alone!

This episode we discuss the 1973 Stephen Schwartz musical ‘Godspell'. Based on the Gospel of Matthew we see Jesus (Victor Garber) and his followers journeying through New York City. Make sure you tune in Day by Day!

You'd better ‘Think' before you tune in to our next podcast discussing the 1980 comedy musical ‘The Blues Brothers'. Played by Dan Aykroyd and John Belushi, the title Brothers set out on a mission to save an orphanage by reuniting their R&B band. Also starring Carrie Fisher and musical legends Aretha Franklin, James Brown and Ray Charles. Tune in and let us see you shake your tail feather!

Merry Christmas Everyone…to celebrate we're discussing the 1954 festive favourite ‘White Christmas'. Starring musical heavyweights Bing Crosby, Danny Kaye, Rosemary Clooney and Vera Ellen as a singing duo and performing ‘Sisters' who head to Vermont to perform at a failing hotel. Full of Irving Berlin songs including the title song that first appeared 12 years earlier in ‘Holiday Inn'. Grab a mulled wine, warm up the mince pies and tune in!

Broomstick and wand at the ready….its time to Defy Gravity for another podcast. A year later and it's time to talk about ‘Wicked For Good' after a year of anticipating the follow up to last year's blockbuster. We return to Oz to see the next part of Elphaba and Glinda's story. Tune in to hear how we have been changed FOR GOOD! 

A New Year and we enter the Top 50 of our Musicals podcasts. To kick off this half of the list we have a special episode discussing the 2016 near Oscar winner ‘La La Land'. Starring Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling as an aspiring actress and struggling jazz pianist who fall in love whilst pursing their dreams in Los Angeles. This episode is dedicated to my Dear Aunt Birdie who was the film's No. 1 fan ❤️ Step away from the traffic jam and tune in!

It's Thanksgiving so time for another Turkey! This time we're discussing the 80's Jukebox musical ‘Walking On Sunshine' from 2014. Leona Lewis, Katy Brand and Greg Wise star in the film set amongst an Italian backdrop. Grab a karaoke mic and tune in! 

It's time for a weekend in the country as we discuss the 1977 film adaptation of the Stephen Sondheim musical ‘A Little Night Music'. The story follows the complicated love life of actress Desiree played by the iconic Elizabeth Taylor. Tune in and remember to send in the clowns! 

Another pod and another Ann Margaret film as we discuss the 1963 musical ‘Bye, Bye Birdie' also starring Dick Van Dyke and Janet Leigh. Inspired by the Elvis craze we see the mayhem caused when superstar singer Conrad Birdie is drafted into the army. Tune in and put on a happy face!

It's Twiggy time as this episode we discuss the 1971 musical comedy ‘The Boy Friend' starring the iconic model as Polly Browne. Directed by Ken Russell and co starring Barbra Windsor and Glenda Jackson, the story tells of an assistant stage manager of a small time theatrical company unexpectedly becoming an understudy of the lead role. Tune in and swing along!

sans Rosalind Russell

Have you heard the news?!? It's time for another pod and this episode we're discussing the 1992 Disney film ‘Newsises'. Loosely based on the News Boys strike of 1899 in New York City the story tells their story. The film stars Christian Slater and features our Podcast Queen Ann Margaret. Grab a banner and tune in! 

This pod's just too good to be true as we discuss the 2014 Clint Eastwood adaptation of the biopic jukebox musical ‘Jersey Boys'. The film tells the story of the band Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons. Grab a blazer and find out about late December back in ‘63!

HAPPY HALLOWEEN

This episode we're Bewitched, Bothered and Bewildered as we discuss the 1957 film adaptation of the 1940 stage musical ‘Pal Joey'. Starting Frank Sinatra finds himself in a love triangle with Rita Hayworth and Kim Novak whilst pursuing his dream of owning his own club. Tune in to find out who becomes his Funny Valentine

It's time to talk about that famous Pinball Wizard as we discuss the 1975 fantasy musical ‘Tommy'. Written and directed by Ken Russell the film is based on The Who's 1969 Rock Opera of the same name with Robert Daltry playing the title character. The story follows the psychosomatically deaf, mute and blind boy who becomes a pinball champion and cult leader. Tune in and join us, Tina and Elton!

It's time to talk about those ‘Damn Yankees' as we discuss the 1958 supernatural, sports musical film starring Gwen Verdon and Tab Hunter. A take on the Faust legend, the story sees mega baseball fan Joe Boyd make a deal with the devil to help his team win! Tune in and learn that whatever Lola wants….. Lola gets!

Whip out your brooms and polish your knobs as we join Dame Angela Lansbury in the 1971 Disney classic ‘Bedknobs and Broomsticks'. Whilst taking in 3 orphaned evacuees Mrs. Price is also training to be a witch in the hope of helping the war effort. Tune in and get ready to bob along in the beautiful briny sea!

This episode we travel to Baghdad with the 1955 Vincente Minnelli version of ‘Kismet' starring Howard Keel. The 5th time this story hit the Big Screen we follow the story of a poor poet who impersonates a beggar and ends up being entangled with the Royal Wazir. Tune in to meet the Strangers in Paradise!

This episode we travel to Ireland as we discuss the 1991 Alan Parker film, ‘The Commitments'. An unemployed Dublin Boy decides to form a soul band. We follow the trials and tribulations as the band builds popularity! Tune in and brace yourself for Mustang Sally!

Can you hear those 76 Trombones?!? That's because it's time for another episode and this time we discuss the 1962 film adaptation of ‘The Music Man' starring Robert Preston and Shirley Jones. Con Man Professor Harold Hill arrives in River City, Iowa to swindle the locals only to find himself more involved with the citizens. Tune in and Shipoopi along!

Time to get out your leg warmers as we discuss the 1980 theatre school musical ‘Fame'. Set in NYC the Alan Parker film follows the lives of a group of students at The High School of Performing Arts from auditions through the senior year. With the famous Irene Cara theme tune this film is an iconic part of 80's nostalgia. Tune in and remember our names!!!

Elvis has entered the building! The King of Rock N' Roll starred in many musicals so at least one had to enter the list so this episode we're discussing the 1964 Sin City classic ‘Viva Las Vegas'. Mr. Presley stars alongside Ann Margaret as Lucky and Rusty in this Nevada tale. Tune in and ‘Thank you very much!'

It's time to take a trip to the Chicken Ranch as we discuss the 1982 musical ‘The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas'. At last the legend Dolly Parton enters our list as brother owner Ms. Mona along with Mr. Burt Reynolds as local sheriff Ed Earls. Together they fight against reporter Melvin Thorpe who is determined to have the historic business shut down. Tune in to find out if it's going to be a Hard Candy Christmas!

Flash, Bang, Wallop it's time for another podcast. This time we're discussing the 1967 film version of the musical ‘Half A Sixpence' based on the HG Wells novel. Played by Tommy Steele, the protagonist Arthur Kipps goes from rags to riches and discovers that the transition isn't plain sailing. Tune in and stick it in the family album!

This episode we're discussing the 2023 film version of the musical adaptation of ‘The Color Purple' following the book and 1985 Oscar nominated film. Set in Georgia in 1908 the story follows the trials and tribulations of Celie. Tune in and find out that ‘I'm here'

Time for a visit to the ‘State Fair' as we discuss the first Rogers and Hammerstein musical written for film rather than stage. An initial musical was made in 1945 then remade in 1962 starting Pat Boone, Ann Margaret and Bobby Darrin. The story follow the Frake family as they prepare for the Texas State Fair. Tune in and join us for a Grand night of singing!

It's time for some Fosse, Fosse, Fosse as we discuss the 1979 musical fantasy film ‘All That Jazz' starring Roy Scheider and Jessica Lange. Directed and co written by the legendary Bob Fosse this semi autobiographical fantasy is based on aspects of his life and career as choreographer, dancer and filmmaker. Tune in and get the jazz hands ready!

Happy Pride

We will take you where you gotta go…..It's my Birthday so I get to choose a special film for the podcast and it's time to Spice up our life! Along with Ginger, Scary, Baby, Sporty and Posh we are discussing the 1997 classic ‘Spiceworld The Movie'. Hold on to your knickers Girls and Zig A Zig Ah ✌️

It's time to rock out as we discuss the 2012 jukebox film adaptation of ‘Rock of Ages'. An all star cast including Tom Cruise, Alec Baldwin, Catherine Zeta Jones and Mary J Blige sing a selection of rock songs to the story of a small town girl arriving in LA. Tune in and don't stop believing!!!

It's time for a visit to Fat Sam's Grand Slam Speakeasy as we discuss the 1976 Alan Parker family comedy ‘Bugsy Malone' that comprises of an all child cast, which includes Jodie Foster and Bonnie Langford, playing adult roles. Using cream shooting splurge guns these are prohibition era gangsters with a difference! Tune in and remember that when you give a little love then ‘It all comes back to you'

Yee - Haw it's time for another episode as we travel back to 1950 for the MGM musical ‘Annie Get Your Gun' starring Betty Hutton and Howard Keel. With music by Irving Berlin the story loosely tells the story of the sharpshooter Annie Oakley whose skills lead her to join the Buffalo Bill show. Tune in because any podcast you can post we can post better!

This episode we take a break from the list for a ‘New York' special and as a one off we're discussing a recording of a filmed musical concert. This is so that we can include the 1970 Sondheim musical ‘Company' on our list via the 2011 concert version starring Neil Patrick Harris as the protagonist. The show follows Bobby as he's surrounded by all his married friends on his 35th Birthday. Phone rings, door chimes and in comes a new podcast!

It's time to ease on down the road as we discuss the 1978 film adaptation of the Broadway show, ‘The Wiz'. Starring Diana Ross and Michael Jackson the film is a modern retelling of the classic ‘The Wizard of Oz' taking place in an urban setting. Click your heels three times and tune in!

It's time for a Jellicle Ball as we discuss the (some would say infamous) 2019 film version of the Andrew Lloyd Webber 1981 musical ‘Cats' based on the T.S. Eliot poems. Through an all star cast we meet a range of colourful cats assembling over a night in London. Join us and let the Memory live again!

It's time to welcome our Bosom Buddies to another podcast as we discuss the 1974 film version of the Broadway hit ‘Mame' starting Lucille Ball and Bea Arthur. Orphaned Patrick arrives in New York to live with his Aunt Mame who shows him her swinging life. Slice up the fruit cake and tune in!