Podcasts about Blackadder

This week's book guest is A Complicated Woman by Rebecca Lucy Taylor aka Self Esteem.Sara and Cariad are joined by Rebecca Lucy Taylor aka award-winning singer Self Esteem to discuss her debut book.In this episode they discuss creativity, surviving capitalism, success, burnout and Blackadder.Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you!Trigger warning: In this episode we discuss fertility.A Complicated Woman by Rebecca Lucy Taylor aka Self Esteem is available here.Follow Sara & Cariad's Weirdos Book Club on Instagram @saraandcariadsweirdosbookclub and Twitter @weirdosbookclubTickets for Sara's tour show I Am A Strange Gloop are available to buy from sarapascoe.co.ukCariad's children's book Lydia Marmalade and the Christmas Wish is out in paperback here now. Recorded and edited by Naomi Parnell for Plosive.Artwork by Welcome Studio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ben Elton is one of the defining voices of British comedy. Co-writer of The Young Ones and Blackadder, creator of The Thin Blue Line and Upstart Crow, and the man behind the hit Queen musical We Will Rock You. He's also a bestselling novelist and stand-up who's spent decades mixing sharp wit with social insight. Ben joins Anton to chat about his career and his new autobiography, What Have I Done?.

Actor, writer, historian, and national treasure Sir Tony Robinson joins Matthew Harffy and Justin Hill on Rock, Paper, Swords! to talk about his first adult novel, House of Wolf — the opening volume in a bold new Anglo-Saxon trilogy.From his fascination with King Alfred the Great to how a tragic loss reshaped his creative life, Sir Tony discusses storytelling, optimism, and finding new purpose in his late seventies.

Richard Osman and Marina Hyde are joined by the sensational comedy writer Ben Elton for a wide ranging discussion about Blackadder, The Young Ones and his time working with Queen on 'We Will Rock You'. Join The Rest Is Entertainment Club: Unlock the full experience of the show – with exclusive bonus content, ad-free listening, early access to Q&A episodes, access to our newsletter archive, discounted book prices with our partners at Coles Books, early ticket access to live events, and access to our chat community. Sign up directly at therestisentertainment.com The Rest Is Entertainment is proudly presented by Sky. Sky is home to award-winning shows such as The White Lotus, Gangs of London and The Last of Us. Requires relevant Sky TV and third party subscription(s). Broadband recommended min speed: 30 mbps. 18+. UK, CI, IoM only. To find out more and for full terms and conditions please visit Sky.com For more Goalhanger Podcasts, head to www.goalhanger.com Video Editor: Max Archer Senior Producer: Joey McCarthy Social Producer: Bex Tyrrell Exec Producer: Neil Fearn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Luke and Matt are back aboard their TV Time Machine. This time, they are looking at four shows which aired in October 2000. Made for the Millennium Dome, Sky airs Blackadder: Back and Forth, which sees the iconic cast reunite for what is a strange beast. Ross Kemp is back in ITV's crime drama Without Motive. Rupert Penry-Jones and Phil Davies lead Channel 4's legal drama North Square. Lastly, they watch the first episode of Kay Mellor's comedy drama Fat Friends, which is relevant because it's the show where Ruth Jones met James Corden and also because it made the top 10 of Netflix's weekly charts for several weeks when it turned up on the streaming giant late last year.  

Bafta award winning actress Miriam Margolyes has lived quite an extraordinary life from Black Adder to Harry Potter to the cover of Vogue at the age of 83. All of this and so much more is documented from A - Z in her book 'The Little Book of Miriam'. Miriam joined Pat in studio to chat all about her book, life and more.

Ben Elton was instrumental in the transformation of British comedy that took place in the 1980s. His scripts for The Young Ones and Blackadder were fresh, anarchic, rude, clever and hilarious. The people that worked alongside Ben - Richard Curtis, Stephen Fry, Hugh Laurie, Rik Mayall, Ade Edmondson, Dawn French, Jennifer Saunders - to name but a few - are legendary. In this episode of Rosebud, Ben talks to Gyles about his parents, his father's family story - they had escaped persecution in Germany at the start of the war - and how he became interested in comedy as a young boy. He talks about the process of writing Blackadder, which was sometimes tortuous, and what it felt like to be slated by the critics when We Will Rock You first opened in the West End.Ben's autobiography, "What Have I Done?" is out now and available here. Rosebud has a new website www.rosebudpodcast.co.uk and a new Facebook group - just search "Rosebud Reflections". Enjoy this! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Neem Fawlty Towers, Blackadder en The Young Ones, gooi dat in de blender en overgiet het met een Iers sausje. Laat er nog een bisschop overheen plassen en je krijgt Father Ted!  Drie priesters, een eiland met hele vreemde parochianen en schrijvers die zichzelf geen beperkingen opleggen. Father Ted is nog steeds de nummer 1 sitcom van Ierland en een top 5 sitcom van Groot Brittannië  Wij nemen je mee en vertellen je waarom je deze sitcom uit de 90s gezien moet hebben en waarom zoveel mensen, waaronder Steven Spielberg en Ricky Gervais grote fans zijn. Er is zelfs een beroemdheid op eigen verzoek begraven met een dvd box van Father Ted.  Dus pak een pint Guinness en geniet van deze heerlijke serie! En zo niet dan FECK OFF!! Volg ons op:Instagram https://www.instagram.com/desitcomcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088431939984Of mail naar: desitcomcast@gmail.comHosts: Mark van Lier en Joost de KruijterProductie: Dejos Media https://dejosmedia.nl

It's Part 2 of our look at the second series of Blackadder, in which we take a closer look at Stephen Fry and Miranda Richardson. Plus, Gareth refreshes his hot take on Rik Mayall.

In this episode, we talk about private communications in public spaces, Wentworth's possible feelings in the encounter at Mollands and in the Assembly Room, the question of whether Lady Russell was legitimately trying to identify a set of curtains, and Anne's feelings towards Mr Elliot.The character we discuss is Elizabeth Elliot. In the historical section, Michael talks about the Bath Assembly Rooms, and for popular culture Harriet discusses the 2023 independent film Persuasion.Things we mention:General discussion:Janet Todd and Antje Blank [Editors], The Cambridge Edition of the Works of Jane Austen: Persuasion (2006)Historical discussion:Blackadder the Third (1987)YouTube video: Dr Timothy Moore, ‘Change & Challenge: The History of Bath's Assembly Rooms‘, Bath Royal Literary and Scientific Institution, 30 July 2024Assembly Rooms floorplan (Source: http://www.victoriahinshaw.com/victorias-vibes—-a-blog/archives/05-2019)Popular culture discussion:Persuasion (2023, Agatha Films) – starring Skylar Pierce and Dan BrownCreative commons music used:Extract from Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Sonata No. 12 in F Major, ii. Adagio.Extract from Joseph Haydn, Piano Sonata No. 38. Performance by Ivan Ilić, recorded in Manchester in December, 2006. File originally from IMSLP.Extract from Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Sonata No. 13 in B-Flat Major, iii. Allegretto Grazioso. File originally from Musopen.Extract from George Frideric Handel, Suite I, No. 2 in F Major, ii. Allegro. File originally from Musopen.Extract from Ludwig van Beethoven, Piano Sonata No. 28 in A major. File originally from Musopen.

After a disappointing first series, Blackadder was reborn with the help of Ben Elton and became one of the iconic pieces of British sitcom. Here we discuss how Blackadder got sexy and the evolution of the characters.

Confidence is key! Confidence can make very attractive protagonists and villains and it can make almost any character sexy because confidence is compelling. Main characters and villains never have to be confident, but if you want your audience to be drawn to them it's a great technique. To make a sexy, compelling character confidence works was better than skin tight clothes, lingerie, big muscles or bouncing boobies. What is confidence? It's self possession, being comfortable in yourself, being sure of yourself and your decisions, positivity, an air of competence, command, and even control. All these things can work together to become confidence. But there are ways of faking it too: Being arch, arrogant, superior, being an arsehole, entitled, bossing people about, relying on a higher rank or superior job title etc. these things are easy to mistake for confidence and many people tend to imitate or strive for these traits thinking it will make them attractive and popular, but it never quite works. A character doesn't have to start out with confidence or be confident all the time. Many achieve it on their journey over the course of a story. For some it's only in specific contexts, like when they're experts at something. Some start out confident and lose it in the story in order for them to be rebuilt. The mousey girl with glasses and the ponytail doesn't suddenly become sexy because she takes off the glasses and lets down her hair, rather it's because she becomes more confident and those things are symbols of that. Who're some of your fave confident characters in fiction? For me: The Dread Pirate Roberts is a great example, Lord Blackadder in Blackadder 2, lord Flashheart and Captain Flashheart from Blackadder 2 and 4 respectively is a massively confident and attractive character, Elvira Mistress of the Dark is a woman with so much confidence she's a sex-symbol for the ages, Gomez Adams as played by John Astin is supremely confident, Alan Rickman's Sherif of Nottingham stole the whole movie because of the character's confidence. This week Gunwallace was is back an in perfect form, he gave us a second take on a theme to Curse of the Office Werewoman - Creepy, driving, compelling, official… HR is sending you directives you simply CANNOT ignore! Get to it, obey like a good office drone and shake dat ass on the dance-floor! The first version was live in Quackcast 683 - 16th of April 2024. Topics and shownotes Links Featured comic: Critical M4ss - https://www.theduckwebcomics.com/news/2025/sep/16/featured-comic-critical-m4ss/ Featured music: Curse of the Office Werewoman - https://www.theduckwebcomics.com/Curse_of_the_Office_Werewoman/. - by CorneliusCool, rated T. Special thanks to: Gunwallace - https://www.theduckwebcomics.com/user/Gunwallace/ Tantz Aerine - https://www.theduckwebcomics.com/user/Tantz_Aerine/ Ozoneocean - https://www.theduckwebcomics.com/user/ozoneocean Kawaiidaigakusei - https://www.theduckwebcomics.com/user/kawaiidaigakusei Banes - https://www.theduckwebcomics.com/user/Banes/ VIDEO exclusive! Become a subscriber on the $5 level and up to see our weekly Patreon video and get our advertising perks! - https://www.patreon.com/DrunkDuck Even at $1 you get your name with a link on the front page and a mention in the weekend newsposts! Join us on Discord - https://discordapp.com/invite/7NpJ8GS

As a podcast that's had the honour of interviewing everyone from New York Times best-sellers to indie authors and celebrities — and recently ranked number 3 in the UK's top writing podcasts — we always aim to bring you the very best. This episode was no exception.We were beyond thrilled and honoured to welcome a true British icon to the show: the one and only Sir Tony Robinson.A New Chapter for a National TreasureKnown worldwide for his unforgettable role as the cunning Baldrick in Blackadder and as the beloved host of the long-running archaeology series Time Team, Sir Tony Robinson has entertained generations. Now, at the age of 79, he has embarked on a bold new journey: the publication of his debut adult fiction novel, The House of Wolf.In this exclusive interview, we sat down with Sir Tony to discuss his extraordinary career, which spans stage, screen, and page. He shared insights on the transition from writing his award-winning children's books to crafting a sweeping historical novel for adults. We also explored how writing has always been at the very heart of his storytelling, a constant thread throughout his diverse and celebrated career.The House of WolfThe House of Wolf — described as “earthy, entertaining, and gloriously inventive” — is set against the tumultuous backdrop of the French Revolution. The novel masterfully blends themes of passion, survival, and gripping drama, promising a rich and immersive experience for readers.This book marks the beginning of an exciting new historical fiction series from one of Britain's most loved cultural figures.Inspiration for Every WriterWhether you're a long-time fan of British comedy, a history enthusiast, a lover of archaeology, or simply a writer looking for excellent advice and motivation, this conversation is an absolute must-watch.Sir Tony Robinson's journey is a powerful reminder that it's never too late to start a new creative endeavour, and that the best stories are often born from a lifetime of experience.Watch or ListenYou can now watch the full interview on YouTube:

This past Halloween special edition of Poe Theatre on the Air features two readings of the works of Edgar Allan Poe: “The Masque of the Red Death” and “Shadow (a Parable).” Published in 1842, “The Masque of the Red Death” has been adapted numerous times, most notably by Roger Corman in a 1964 film starring Vincent Price. “Shadow (a Parable)” was written by Poe during his time in Baltimore and published in 1835. The story is read by British actor Helen Atkinson-Wood, best known for her work in the BBC series “Blackadder.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This past Halloween special edition of Poe Theatre on the Air features two readings of the works of Edgar Allan Poe: “The Masque of the Red Death” and “Shadow (a Parable).” Published in 1842, “The Masque of the Red Death” has been adapted numerous times, most notably by Roger Corman in a 1964 film starring Vincent Price. “Shadow (a Parable)” was written by Poe during his time in Baltimore and published in 1835. The story is read by British actor Helen Atkinson-Wood, best known for her work in the BBC series “Blackadder.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Today Chancellor Rachel Reeves has been accused of running “the economy like Baldrick”, from the Blackadder sitcom, and risking rising rents, amid reports that the Treasury is considering hiking tax for landlords. Ahead of this autumn's budget, Reeves is desperately trying to find ways to raise revenue and improve the UK's public finances. The Standard's Chief Political Correspondent Rachael Burford is here with the latest. And in part two, freelance writer Kyle MacNeill joins us to discuss the growing popularity of sumo wrestling in the capital, ahead of The Grand Sumo Tournament being hosted at London's Royal Albert Hall this October. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nev Fountain is an award-winning writer, chiefly known for his work on the BBC sketch show Dead Ringers in both TV and radio incarnations. He has also contributed to many other programs, including Have I Got News for You and Newzoids. He is a principal gag writer for satirical magazine Private Eye and contributes to every issue. He first came to write for Doctor Who when he script-edited the BBC online story "Death Comes to Time" in 2001, and has gone on to write some of Big Finish's most popular audios, including "The Kingmaker" and "Peri and the Piscon Paradox." His books include The Mervyn Stone Mysteries, The Fan Who Knew too Much, and its sequel, Lies and Dolls, which was released in July. Nev talks with me about how he got his start writing radio comedy, the challenges of writing comedy even about very serious events, writing for various forms and media, leaving room to be surprised as you're writing, and more. Episode breakdown: 00:00 Introduction 04:02 Teachers encouraged Nev; family humor shaped his view. 08:21 Comedy influences: The Young Ones, Blackadder, Hitchhiker's Guide. 12:27 Breaking into radio comedy. 16:03 Playwriting taught Nev what makes audiences laugh—live. 20:22 Writing comedy about tragic events; satire offers relief and perspective. 24:23 Dead Ringers' hiatus, revival, and Jon Culshaw's Tom Baker calls. 28:47 Sketches with Ozzy Osbourne, behind-the-scenes stories from TV comedy. 33:46 Nev's serendipitous first Doctor Who project, "Death Comes to Time." 39:23 The process and impact of "Death Comes to Time" explained. 46:31 Challenges and expectations of writing “big” stories in franchises. 52:18 Emphasizing medium-specific storytelling; novels, radio, TV all differ. 58:14 Enjoying creative surprises; writing unfolds beyond outlines or plans. Want more? Here are handy playlists with all my previous interviews with guests in writing, theatre, and Doctor Who.   If you enjoyed our conversation, I hope you'll share it with a friend. Check out the full show notes--with videos of Nev's work and links to his books—at fycuriosity.com, and connect with me and fellow creatives on Substack. Please leave a review for this episode—it's really easy and will only take a minute, and it really helps me reach new listeners. Thanks! If you're tired of waiting for “someday”—which is NOT a day of the week—to get unstuck and step toward your creative dream, we should talk. Https://fyc.quest/Contact        

"I think he's gonna come back and have a massive impact." Nobody is more up-to-date with Richie Mo'unga's form than Todd Blackadder. Todd's been coaching Richie for the last two years at Toshiba, and he spoke to D'Arcy Waldegrave about Richie's impending return to NZ. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Recorded with a live audience in Cambridge, this captivating conversation delves deep into the life and career of a cultural force of the last half-century. Known of course for his iconic role as Baldrick in Blackadder, Sir Tony's sharp intelligence and dry humour have had a formative influence on generations.  In this candid discussion, he opens up about the unexpected turns and profound challenges that have shaped his extraordinary journey as an actor, presenter, documentary maker and writer. You'll hear his deeply personal reflections on fatherhood, insights into the creative process behind his recently announced novel, and the powerful lessons learned from a lifetime of experiences, both public and private.  Prepare for an engaging, wise, and moving conversation that explores the transformative power of vulnerability and the importance of finding meaningful connection. This is a unique opportunity to hear a national treasure like never before. ✨ IN THIS EPISODE: 00:00 Intro 00:45 Tony Robinson's Early Life and Career 03:13 Fatherhood and Family 04:55 Writing and Publishing a Novel 10:50 The Impact of Blackadder 13:16 Challenges and Conflicts in Blackadder 16:33 Height and Personal Insecurities 20:42 Childhood and Adolescence Struggles 22:41 Growing Up in the Shadow of WWII 24:49 The Ups and Downs of Gambling 27:28 Early Career and Poker Lessons 29:29 Child Actor Earnings and Capitalism 34:23 Dealing with Alzheimer's in the Family 37:03 Reflecting on Personal Failures 44:56 Finding Meaningful Relationships

In this episode, we turn our spotlight on Maid Marian and Her Merry Men, one of the most inventive, anarchic, and subversively brilliant children's shows ever to grace British television. Airing from 1989 to 1994 on BBC1, the series took the well-worn legend of Robin Hood and flipped it on its head—putting Marian in charge, packing in satire, and setting it all to music. With its wild humor, catchy songs, and fearless rewriting of folklore, it wasn't just a kids' show—it was a revolution in tights. Created and written by Blackadder's Tony Robinson, the show emerged from a frustration with how the Robin Hood story traditionally sidelined Marian. Robinson gave her center stage, crafting a heroine who was clever, tough, and completely unimpressed by Robin's vanity. The result was a feminist reimagining wrapped in slapstick and song, starring Kate Lonergan as the no-nonsense leader of the gang, and Wayne Morris as the hilariously clueless Robin. The cast included a dream team of comedic talent, from Danny John-Jules as reggae-rapping Barrington to Tony Robinson himself as the gloriously petty Sheriff of Nottingham. Behind the scenes, Robinson's writing combined medieval mayhem with razor-sharp satire—skewering bureaucracy, gender roles, and even the BBC. The show constantly broke the fourth wall, embraced anachronisms, and gave kids a taste of social commentary disguised as comedy. Original songs by Nick Russell-Pavier and David Chilton helped cement the show's unique identity, with unforgettable tunes like “Mud” and “Call The Dentist” becoming instant classics. But what truly made Maid Marian special was its refusal to patronize its young audience. Instead, it treated them as smart, curious, and capable of catching both the fart jokes and the political ones. Whether you're a long-time fan or a curious newcomer, this episode is a joyous celebration of a show that dared to be different. We'll revisit its origins, its enduring cultural impact, and the reasons why Maid Marian and Her Merry Men remains one of British TV's greatest hidden treasures. So grab your green tights, cue the music, and join us as we return to the forest where the real brains of the operation wore a dress—and carried the whole legend on her shoulders. Talk2TheHand is an independent throwback podcast run by husband and wife, Jimmy and Beth. Obsessed with 90s nostalgia and 90s celebrities, we'll rewind the years and take you back to the greatest era of our lives.   New episodes bursting with nostalgia of the 90s released on Tuesdays. Please subscribe to our podcast and we'll keep you gooey in 1990s love. Find us on Twitter @talk2thehandpod or email us at jimmy@talk2thehand.co.uk or beth@talk2thehand.co.uk

In this old show from way back in 2021, David does impressions of Rick Mayall and then loses motivation again. First posted on 8th December 2021 FOR ALL THINGS CHATABIX'Y FOLLOW/SUBSCRIBE/CONTACT: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@chatabixpodcast Insta: https://www.instagram.com/chatabixpodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chatabix Twitter: https://twitter.com/chatabix1 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/chatabix Merch: https://chatabixshop.com/ Contact us: chatabix@yahoo.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There is absolutely no connection between the Goons and the Simpsons so what on earth is this special bonus episode all about? Well, my very good friends Ian and Michael over at the Lord Of Adders Black podcast - celebrating all things Blackadder - joined me to share our love for The Simpsons and talk through our favourite episodes! (Their podcast is really good - find it here: https://shows.acast.com/lord-of-adders-black )Great comedy is great comedy and while it's fair to say that few people could describe most post-2000 Simpsons content as 'great comedy' the stuff that came before remains sublime. I'm not sure what a Venn diagram of Goon Show fans and Simpsons fans would look like but hopefully it's more or less a circle. So indulge me for this special bonus episode with Michael & Ian where I get a rare chance to gush about comedy from the 1990s!

Scott Robertson has called up five new faces for his first All Blacks class of 2025, with his 35-man squad for next month's series against France named. All Blacks regulars Dalton Papali'i, Ethan Blackadder and David Havili have been left out of the squad instead. The trio's exclusion comes with the inclusion of Ollie Norris, Brodie McAlister, Fabian Holland, Timoci Tavatavanawai, and Du'Plessis Kirifi. Coach Scott Robertson says it wasn't easy to leave out players like Papali'i, Blackadder, and Havili. He told Mike Hosking that you need to give opportunities to players over this period of time and get to know what they're going to be like in action. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Thursday we were joined by a couple Super Rugby Finalists to chat about the big final this Saturday in Christchurch.

Today On The Show - 0.00 - State Of Origin II 4.50 - Cowbell Controversy 8.55 - Brazen Thefts 18.45 - Thank Fact It's Friday 22.54 - Banned From The Venue 32.19 - Shaun Stevenson 39.02 - Ethan Blackadder 47.38 - No More Census 53.20 - Cool Story Bryce 56.38 - Best Bits Of The Week

As tensions simmer among the Labour benches ahead of their spending review, your co-pilots wade through the noise so you don't have to.Allison is pleased to see Reform focusing on families again, by pledging to increase the income tax threshold for married couples.Meanwhile Liam thinks Starmer is sidelining his Chancellor and making spending pledges Rachel Reeves can't cover.Plus comedian and writer Andrew Doyle stows away in the rocket, and tells Allison and Liam why he wrote his latest book The End of Woke, and why he thinks society has swiftly moved away from culture war issues.Read Liam: 'Labour is pioneering the Blackadder approach to public finances': https://www.telegraph.co.uk/business/2025/05/25/labour-pioneering-blackadder-approach-to-public-finances-uk/ |Read more from Liam: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/authors/liam-halligan/ |Read Allison: 'Only a very clever man like Lord Sumption could be so stupid when it comes to Lucy Connolly': https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/05/27/clever-lord-sumption-could-be-so-stupid-lucy-connolly/ |Read more from Allison: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/authors/a/ak-ao/allison-pearson/ |Need help subscribing or reviewing? Learn more about podcasts here: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/radio/podcasts/podcast-can-find-best-ones-listen/ |Email: planetnormal@telegraph.co.uk |For 30 days' free access to The Telegraph: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/normal | Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the show - 0.00 - Research Ryan - Trades 6.42 - The Inbetweeners 11.03 - Chris Cornell 14.03 - Trapped In A Portaloo 22.31 - Mitch's Movie Reviews 28.01 - Shihad: The Last Supper Out Now 32.32 - The Inbetweeners 39.05 - Shannon-Leigh Litt - An Ultra Marathon A Day 47.29 - Where It All Began 61.10 - Ethan Blackadder

Helen Atkinson Wood is an actress and comedian, best known for her role as Mrs. Miggins in Blackadder. Helen and Mike have been best friends since University. They went on to record seven series of Radio Active for BBC Radio 4 which transferred to BBC television as KYTV. They toured the world together as part of that team, which included the late Geoffrey Perkins, Philip Pope and Angus Deayton. Her other notable roles include The Young Ones, Joking Apart, Doctor Who, OTT, Girls On Top, Absolute Power, Kiss Me Kate, The Comic Strip Presents, The Lenny Henry Show, The Craig Ferguson Show, and she has been a guest on QI, Have I Got News For You, Sarah Millican's Support Group, Watercolour Challenge and Celebrity Boat Race. She is a travel writer and is married to the writer and director, John Morton.Helen Atkinson Wood is our guest in episode 491 of My Time Capsule and chats to Michael Fenton Stevens about the five things she'd like to put in a time capsule; four she'd like to preserve and one she'd like to bury and never have to think about again .Follow My Time Capsule on Instagram: @mytimecapsulepodcast & Twitter/X & Facebook: @MyTCpod .Follow Michael Fenton Stevens on Twitter/X: @fentonstevens & Instagram @mikefentonstevens .Produced and edited by John Fenton-Stevens for Cast Off Productions .Music by Pass The Peas Music .Artwork by matthewboxall.com .This podcast is proud to be associated with the charity Viva! Providing theatrical opportunities for hundreds of young people . Get bonus episodes and ad-free listening by becoming a team member with Acast+! Your support will help us to keep making My Time Capsule. Join our team now! https://plus.acast.com/s/mytimecapsule. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the one-hundred-and-seventy-first episode, we explore the Golden Hammer Fallacy, starting with Trump trying to use tariffs to solve every problem and Dr. Oz recommending acupuncture for multiple ailments.In Mark's British Politics Corner, we look at the many problems Brexit was destined to solve, and the many Brexit-related problems that could be solved by rejoining the EU.In the Fallacy in the Wild section, we check out examples from Blackadder, 30 Rock, and the IT Crowd.Jim and Mark go head to head in Fake News, the game in which Mark has to guess which one of three Trump quotes Jim made up.Then we talk about the mishap in which Pete Hegseth accidentally texted war plans to a journalist.And finally, we round up some of the other crazy Trump stories from the past week.The full show notes for this episode can be found at https://fallacioustrump.com/ft171 You can contact the guys at pod@fallacioustrump.com, on BlueSky @FallaciousTrump, Discord at fallacioustrump.com/discord or facebook at facebook.com/groups/fallacioustrumpCreate your podcast today! #madeonzencastrSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/fallacious-trump/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week we follow up with many things going on in the world - including Gillian Mackay admitting prayer could be banned;  John Swinney wants unity against 'the Far Right'; Islamism in Sydney schools; another Islamist attack in France;  BBC whitewashes Hamas documentary; Stonewall uses US funding; Blackadder on the causes of war; the German Election;  English Granny visited by police for criticising politicians;  Northern Irish Pastor arrested for preaching in buffer zone; ;  Country of the Week - Greenland; the Death of Roberta Flack; France closes TV stations - proving JD Vance right; Wildfires Decline;  BP loses big on Renewables;  New Disease in the Congo;  the death of Roberta Flack and JFK's bodyguard; and Psalm 3  with music from Brebach, Talsik, Nive Nielsen and the Deer Children; Roberta Flack, the Specials, Dreamers Circus and the Sons of Korah.

YES, you can text us! Hector, Mike, Tony, Kyle and Nick join me to talk some TV!Mentioned (among others): Lockerbie, Saturday Night Live's 50th Anniversary, Scavengers Reign, Light Shop, The Agency, Siskel & Ebert, The Night Agent S2, High Potential, John Malecki Unscrewed, Kelsey Cook: Mark your Territory, Son of a Critch S4, Somebody Somewhere S3, Cross, North of North, Abbott Elementary, St. Pierre, C.B. Strike, Your Friend, Nate Bargatze, Wallace and Gromit, Mr. Bates vs. the Post Office, Rake, It's a Sin, By Any Means, Cradle to Grave, Are You Being Served?, The Antiques Roadshow, Blackadder, Lioness, Mayor of Kingstown, John Adams, Cobra Kai, Frasier (reboot), Severance S2, The Pitt, American Primeval, Letterkenny, the Mike Tyson fight on Netflix, Shrinking S2, Apple Cider Vinegar, Beachfront Bargain Hunt Renovation, Below Deck Sailing Yacht, Matlock, Reacher S3, etc. Enjoy!Twitter - Instagram - Website

Ian and Michael from Lord Of Adders Black: A Black mo baadder Podcast return to Flixwatcher to review Ian's choice The Death of Stalin. The Death of Stalin (2017) is a satirical black comedy written and directed by Armando (The Thick of It) Iannucci. In the wake of the death of Joseph Stalin, the remaining members of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union bicker and fight over who will succeed him. Its ensemble cast includes Steve Buscemi, Simon Russell Beale, Paddy Considine, Rupert Friend, Jason Isaacs, Olga Kurylenko, Michael Palin, Andrea Riseborough, Dermot Crowley, Paul Chahidi, Adrian McLoughlin, Paul Whitehouse, and Jeffrey Tambor. The Death of Stalin attempts to condense a very complex period of what was then the Soviet Union into 1 hour and 47 minutes with added satirical comedy. Its sheer number of key players adds to its denseness. It's tricky balance of humour and people being shot in the head won't be for everyone and the recommendability scores reflected this. The Death of Stalin scores 4.23 overall. [supsystic-tables id=387]     Episode #373 Crew Links Thanks to the Episode # 373 crew of Ian and Michael from Lord Of Adders Black: A Blackadder Podcast You can find their website here https://x.com/LeAdderNoire?t=vhI2Je65p1IUANUmQItJXw&s=09 Please make sure you give them some love   More about The Death of Stalin For more info on The Death of Stalin can visit The Death of Stalin IMDB page here The Death of Stalin Tomatoes page here. Final Plug! Subscribe, Share and Review us on iTunes If you enjoyed this episode of Flixwatcher Podcast you probably know other people who will like it too! Please share it with your friends and family, review us, and join us across ALL of the Social Media links below. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the one-hundred-and-sixty-eighth episode, we explore the Euphemism Fallacy, starting with Trump hiding the true evil of his Executive Orders, lying about pro-life activists he pardoned, and minimizing the Access Hollywood tape.In Mark's British Politics Corner, we look at Allegra Stratton struggling to come up with an excuse for parties at Number 10 during lockdown, and Boris kind of apologising for them after the fact, then we consider popular political euphemisms for lying, and finish up with Nigel Farage minimizing bogotry.In the Fallacy in the Wild section, we check out examples from The West Wing, Bob's Burgers, and Blackadder.Then we announced our Oscars pool, which you can take part in at https://fallacioustrump.com/oscars and for every entry we get, we'll donate $5 to https://www.elevatedaccess.org/Jim and Mark go head to head in Fake News, the game in which Mark has to guess which one of three Trump quotes Jim made up.Then we talk about Trump 's plans for the Gaza strip.And finally, we round up some of the other crazy Trump stories from the past week.The full show notes for this episode can be found at https://fallacioustrump.com/ft168 You can contact the guys at pod@fallacioustrump.com, on BlueSky @FallaciousTrump, Discord at fallacioustrump.com/discord or facebook at facebook.com/groups/fallacioustrumpCreate your podcast today! #madeonzencastrSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/fallacious-trump/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Ben Elton burst onto the British alternative comedy scene in the '80s. He went on to co-write The Young Ones and Blackadder, with Richard Curtis. He's coming back to NZ with new show, Authentic Stupidity.

Dive into the world of iconic British comedy with this episode of Britain's Funniest Sitcoms. We celebrate the finest TV sitcoms that have kept audiences laughing for decades, from the political genius of Yes, Minister to the chaotic brilliance of Fawlty Towers. Relive the biting wit of Blackadder, the absurdity of Monty Python's Flying Circus, and the wartime charm of Dad's Army. We'll discuss unforgettable performances by Rowan Atkinson, John Cleese, and Nigel Hawthorne, as well as the genius writing of Antony Jay, Richard Curtis, and Jimmy Perry. Learn about the behind-the-scenes magic, hilarious production anecdotes, and the cultural impact these shows had on British and international audiences. Whether you're a long-time fan or a newcomer curious about the UK's rich sitcom tradition, this episode offers laughs, insights, and nostalgia. Don't miss it!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mark-and-pete--1245374/support.

В этом выпуске мы рассказываем об истории нейробиологии - об афазиях Брока и Вернике, методе Гольджи и лягушках Гальвани, загадочных случаях бригадира строителей и профессора консерватории. В этом после-шоу обсуждаем анонс Nintendo Switch 2, новые миниатюрки Warhammer 40k, Дэвида Линча, художественные сериалы Blackadder и Как я встретил вашу маму. Также говорим о Dragon Age: The Veilguard. В завершение подкаста обсуждаем последние новости из Гренландии.

"This show was basically invented so it could lead to this moment"Brian Blessed is a larger-than-life British actor, adventurer, and storyteller, renowned for his booming voice and exuberant personality. Born on October 9, 1936, in Yorkshire, his career spans decades, with standout roles in Flash Gordon, Blackadder, and I, Claudius. Beyond acting, Blessed is a passionate mountaineer, having attempted Everest multiple times, and an accomplished author. Known for his love of animals and zest for life, he's a charismatic speaker and national treasure. Blessed's unforgettable voice has also brought life to audiobooks, animations, and documentaries, making him a beloved figure in entertainment and beyond.