Podcasts about Grange Hill

In the latest episode of Sausage On A Fork, we're joined by Sean Carnegie aka Lee Johnson. Sean tells us how the parent of one of his future Grange Hill co-stars persuaded his Mum to let him try acting; what it was like getting a bucket of mud poured over his head and how he can't remember anything about the time he went back to Grange Hill to play a different character!

Tim Worthington has a new book out called The Golden Age Of Children's TV - all about the best, worst and most just plain baffling shows you grew up with in the sixties, seventies and eighties - and the lines are open now for an hour of fun, facts, laughs and thrills. Juliet Brando will be getting out her binoculars for a look at some of Britain's disappearing wildlife in Orm And Cheep. If you're a fan of Press Gang, Stephen O'Brien will be dropping by with a few hints and tips on how to start your very own Junior Gazette, and Steve O'Brien will be bringing along a few of the ornaments from Emily's shop window in Bagpuss. John Rain has a few playground moneymaking ideas for the new term at Grange Hill and Tim Worthington will be taking Paul Abbott for a look behind the scenes at The Magic Roundabout. So if you want to join in the fun - or just swap a copy of the Grange Hill ZX Spectrum game for a copy of We'll Help, Mr Rusty! - ring the show now!You can get The Golden Age Of Children's TV in all good bookshops, and from Amazon here, Waterstones here or directly from Black And White Publishing here - and if you want to know more about what you can find in it, head for timworthington.org!

In the latest episode of Sausage On A Fork, we're joined by Tom Hudson aka Baz Wainwright. Tom tells us what it was like filming the swimming pool rescue scenes in Grange Hill; how his current career enables him to travel the world playing with toys and what it was like joining one of the U.K.'s most legendary Soap Opera families!

In the latest episode of Sausage On A Fork, we're joined by Kerry Binns aka Lucy Pearson. Kerry tells us how, despite coming from a musical theatre background, she landed a part in Grange Hill; how learning yo-yo tricks as a child became an advantage as an adult and why a growth spurt meant a co-star had to use an unusual prop when filming Grange Hill!

#357 Shamgel - Richard wonders if the man who wrote the Grange Hill theme might have been hoodwinking us all along. His guest is the formidable Dragon, Deborah Meaden. Rich is hoping he can get an investment of at least £50 million and pitches some ideas, whilst they also discuss being thrown into Murder in Successville, being parodied by Harry and Paul, ethical business, whether the Dragons are friends, where Meaden can save Cheddar caves and how Richard has become an (arguably more successful) business owner than Deborah. Plus what it's like to be a child prodigy who turns their back on their skill, what Rich missed out on at Butlins Minehead and why a Dragon should never back time travel.SUPPORT THE SHOW!Support the CAN I HAVE MY BALL BACK KICKSTARTERWatch our TWITCH CHANNELBecome a badger and see extra content at our WEBSITESee details of the RHLSTP TOUR DATESBuy DVDs and Books from GO FASTER STRIPE Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/rhlstp. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the latest episode of Sausage On A Fork, we're joined by Alex Lowe aka Simon. Alex tells us how he almost got the part of a classic Grange Hill character; how, despite working with some of the biggest names in British acting, he still gets star struck and how he is embarrassed about playing the character who says one of the most memorable lines in British comedy!

In the latest episode of Sausage On A Fork, we're joined by Tracey Murphy aka Claire Sullivan. Tracey tells us how - as a shy eight year old - acting was something she didn't really want to do; what it was like working with some of the biggest names in acting and why she refused to take any of Claire's outfits when she left Grange Hill!

This episode is proudly presented by our friends at Betovo!Welcome back to another episode of The Criminal Connection Podcast.Today, the Podfather welcomes Actor, Writer, Producer, Perry Benson!Join us as the Podfather chats with the incredibly talented character actor, Perry Benson. Known for his dynamic performances across both television and film, Perry shares his unique journey into acting and stories from his extensive career. From working on Benidorm to meeting Jack Nicholson and everything in between.Hear it all here on The Criminal Connection Podcast.Now sit back and relax, we'll see you on the other side!Big thank you to our sponsors:Superstar Speakers - https://www.superstarspeakers.co.uk/ - Get 15% off all products using code CCP123Fragrance Du Bois - https://fragrancedubois.com/discount/CCPOD10 - Get 10% Off using code CCPOD10 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the latest episode of Sausage On A Fork, we're joined by Sally Anne Marsh aka Cecile Lefevre. Sally tells us how Cecile was able to fulfil one of Sally's own dreams; what it was like singing on one of 1991's biggest dance records and exactly how old she was when she was playing an 18 year old on Grange Hill!

In the latest episode of Sausage On A Fork, we're joined by Kate Bell aka Kelly Bradshaw. Kate tells us how her character went from someone who just had the occasional line to someone who was involved in one of Grange Hill's most controversial storylines; what the sleepover in the Science Museum was really like and how her she might not have been the best choice to be part of the skating and skiing storylines!

Tim Worthington has a new book out called The Golden Age Of Children's TV - all about the best, worst and most just plain baffling shows you grew up with in the sixties, seventies and eighties - and the lines are open now for an hour of fun, facts, laughs and thrills. School's out but Emma Burnell is here to take the register for another term at Grange Hill. Mark Thompson will be dropping by to explain why they keep talking about 'bins' in Running Scared. Send in your puns for Al Kennedy, who'll be giving out prizes to any that could work as a Count Duckula episode title. Justin Lewis will be joining us for a live link-up with Emu's Broadcasting Company, and Genevieve Jenner will be going behind the scenes for a look at how they make Faerie Tale Theatre. So if you want to join in the fun - or just swap a copy of You Know The Teacher (What A Smash-Head) for a copy of Count Duckula 2 Featuring Tremendous Terence - ring the show now!You can get The Golden Age Of Children's TV in all good bookshops, and from Amazon here, Waterstones here or directly from Black And White Publishing here - and if you want to know more about what you can find in it, head for timworthington.org!

In the latest episode of Sausage On A Fork, we're joined by Rebekah Joy Gilgan aka Fran Williams. Rebekah tells us how she got the part of Fran despite having no previous acting experience; how she became a successful businesswoman after moving back up north and why she might not appear to be 100% during the baseball episode of Grange Hill!

In the latest episode of Sausage On A Fork, we're joined by Ian Congdon-Lee aka Ted Fisk. Ian tells us which part he originally auditioned for; what it was like being part of one of Grange Hill's most controversial storylines and why he thought everyone was at risk of getting sacked during filming on The Isle of Wight!

Former Conservative Chancellor Sir Sajid Javid is Today's latest Christmas guest editor.Sir Sajid's key theme for the programme is Artificial Intelligence - but he also revisits his favourite childhood TV show, Grange Hill. He speaks to Nick about his guest edit.GET IN TOUCH: * Send us a message or a voice note via WhatsApp to +44 330 123 4346 * Email today@bbc.co.ukBetween now and the end of the year we're bringing you extended interviews with the Today programme's Christmas guest editors, so hit subscribe on BBC Sounds to make sure you get an alert every time we release a new episode.The Today Podcast is hosted by Amol Rajan and Nick Robinson who are both presenters of BBC Radio 4's Today programme. Amol was the BBC's media editor for six years and is the former editor of the Independent, he's also the current presenter of University Challenge. Nick has presented the Today programme since 2015, he was the BBC's political editor for ten years before that and also previously worked as ITV's political editor.

In the latest episode of Sausage On A Fork, we're joined by John Drummond aka Trevor Cleaver. John tells us how he originally auditioned for another iconic character in Grange Hill; how he his still friends with one of his fellow cast members almost 40 years after meeting him and what it was like filming the scenes when Trevor had drifted out to sea!

So here we are at Episode 13 of Fireside Chats, our Sidehustle Podcast with Nick and Becca. Today's topic: Children's TV shows from the 70s and 80s.   Snoopy, Captain Caveman, Grange Hill, Scooby Doo, Double Deckers, and plenty of other things that will give you a ‘memory unlocked'!   #tricres #fyp #businesscoaching  #kickassculture #coachtraining  #entrepreneur #sme #consulting #businesscoaching #business consulting Find the whole podcast at: https://tricres.com/podcasts/   Subscribe to Tricres! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCX0EUHMC2CckN6amdXL2F3Q?sub_confirmation=1   If you're a coach or consultant, subscribe to hear our podcasts and get into the heads of business owners and gain their insights and drives.   Join our family and community of business coaches & consultants.   If your passion is about making it happen for SMEs you need to listen to our podcast with business owners around the world! ---------------------------------- Want to join us for our next Intake Session? Find out more and sign up for our free event here: https://readytojoinbrilliantbusinesscoaches.scoreapp.com

In the latest episode of Sausage On A Fork, we're joined by Belinda Crane aka Lucy Mitchell. Belinda tells us how she first took direction at the age of just three years old; how, like her brother, she had no idea she was acting on Grange Hill with someone from one of her favourite films and what it was like being given a role in one of Grange Hill's most hard-hitting and controversial storylines!

With Christmas well and truly on the way, we jumped at the chance to revisit a classic Christmas conversation from the WWQT archive - so sit back, pop open some mince pies and let's dive in!Today we look back at a chat with the legendary cast of Grange Hill, aka Lee MacDonald, Alison Bettles, Mark Baxter and Linda Magistris. They reminisce about their time on the legendary TV show, discuss what life became after the final school bell rang, from navigating fame to forging new careers - all with some festive cheer sprinkled in. Enjoy!For all the latest news, click here to follow us on Instagram!***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

AJ and Andy look back over the first series of Secret Army ahead of their exploration of series two. Andy shares memories of Clifford Rose while AJ teases content from a forthcoming interview with Jan Francis. They also consider their favourite directors, writers, regular characters and guest stars and reveal choices sent in by listeners.  As a piece of bonus content in the final 20 minutes AJ interviews Abigail Brown who played the farmer's daughter in the first episode of Secret Army before becoming a regular on Grange Hill. If you enjoy this interview please consider donating to one of her charities: Shelter or the NSPCC. If you would like to get in touch with us about this episode or have comments about the Series 2 episodes Russian Roulette or Lucky Piece (we've already recorded The Hostage) then please tweet us at @secretarmypod or email us (or send a voice-note): secretarmypod@gmail.com Thank you for coming down the line with us! Andy & AJ

In the latest episode of Sausage On A Fork, we're joined by Melanie Joseph aka Lauren Phillips. Lauren tells us how a remark about being a star in the sky led to her becoming a child actor; how difficult it was filming some scenes in Lauren's most controversial storyline and how preparing for another storyline in Grange Hill led to a revelation that helped Melanie in her current career!

Looks Unfamiliar is a podcast in which writer and occasional broadcaster Tim Worthington talks to a guest about some of the things that they remember that nobody else ever seems to.Joining Tim this time is musician, comedian and writer Mitch Benn, who's hoping to prove that he doesn't have no memory of No Memory by Scarlet Fantastic, The Flipside Of Dominick Hide, The Deceivers, Eureka!, Lady Sovereign and Jentina's feud and Mego Pocket Heroes. Along the way we'll be revisiting the genre of Do We Have To Goth, recounting a slightly wrong version of the invention of crisps, trying to make out an individual audible guitar on any given eighties synth duo hit and assessing whether the overall quality of Jor-El action figures is dependent on how straight their legs are.You can find more editions of Looks Unfamiliar at http://timworthington.org. You can also find Mitch on Looks Unfamiliar talking about Nobody's House, Don't Stand So Close To Me '86 by The Police, Cyborg and Muton, Orion, Two Stage Self-Assembly Ice Cream Cones and Get Stuffed here, 54321, Logan's Run The Series, Matchbox Zoomy Balloonies, Action Man's Atomic Man and Bullet Man, King Swamp, and fifties nostalgia in the seventies here, Monday Morning 5.19 by Rialto, The Laughing Prisoner, Oh Baby by Rhianna, Pocketeers, O.T.T. and the original pre-Geoffrey incarnation of Rainbow here, and Star Turn Challenge, evil Grange Hill teacher Mr. Hicks, Striker, Lines by The Planets, Night Raven and the rise of international celebrities acting in pop videos here and Stars by Hear'n'Aid, Into Infinity, The Humanoid, A Man Called Sloane, BusyBodies and The Kids Are Alright by The Pleasers here.If you enjoy Looks Unfamiliar, you can help to support the show by buying us a coffee here. If you want to throw in a slightly incorrect re-enactment of the invention of coffee too that would be very much a welcome bonus.

In the latest episode of Sausage On A Fork, we're joined by David Crane aka Barry Timpson. David tells us how a stint of child modelling led to him becoming a child actor; why he had to leave acting and how he had no idea that while he was on Grange Hill, he was acting alongside someone who was in a film he had seen countless times!

James Cameron-Wilson reports that box office takings are up 23%. #1 is the animated The Wild Robot from the creator of How To Train Your Dragon. #3 is The Apprentice, about the property-developing years of Donald Trump. Despite two excellent central performances, it's a dreary and underwhelming affair, which isn't particularly entertaining. The Crime is Mine from the versatile and prolific film director François Ozon is a farcical trifle set in 1930s Paris which is sweet but no Muscatel. On Sky Cinema, The Radleys is a vampire drama set in Whitby with Kelly Macdonald and Damien Lewis. But with an uncertain tone and no link to real life, it most resembles an episode of Grange Hill. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the latest episode of Sausage On A Fork, we're joined by Carl Saxton-Pizzie aka Raju. Carl tells us how watching a classic children's television programme led to him joining a dance and drama school; how he was shocked to find out that he was not asked to stay on at Grange Hill and how his career in later life is very similar to what he would have expected Raju's to be like.

Every British actor has to pass through Casualty, 'The Bill', 'Doctors' or 'Holby City' at some point in their career, today's guest did all three back to back and then got his first break through with a regular spot on 'Grange Hill' and all of this without going to drama school... He broke into film with 'Tormented' and 'Centurion', following this with George Clooney's 'Monuments Men' but you may know him best for the hit show 'Riviera' or Apple TV's 'Foundation'. We chat about his near misses, not getting distracted by other actors trajectories and almost getting to work with Sir Anthony Hopkins in Amazon Primes 'Those About to Die'. - Host - Actor/Writer ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Elliot James Langridge⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Please contact (Scott Marshall Partners) - We are sponsored by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BetterHelp⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ providing you access to the largest online therapy service in the world. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get 10% off⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ your first month at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠betterhelp.com/lifeinfilm⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - 'Those About to Die' is on Amazon Prime now. - Thank you to our guest Dimitri & his team at R&CPMK. Thank you as always to our sponsor BetterHelp - If you enjoyed this episode, please review and follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠You Tube ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠etc and please share. It makes a huge difference. - Join us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tik Tok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, @LIFEINFILMpod & For early and uncut episodes check of the ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠ at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/Lifeinfilmpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ -

In the latest episode of Sausage On A Fork, we're joined by Sonya Kearns aka Chrissy Mainwaring. Sonya tells us how she was very proactive in finding a stage school at a very young age; how her own artistic talents were nothing like Chrissy's and what it was like being at the centre of one of Grange Hill's most controversial storylines!

Skanking and spitting bars from the arse-end of nowhere, DeadBeat At Dawn are Yorkshire's punk/ska/hiphop crossover beasts and they've lent us one of their vocalists. Aaron, to give us the lowdown.We discuss surviving the doldrum years of Ska, the international Ska scene, touring with some legends and borrowing lyrics.Post apocalyptic movies, old UK television shows about high school and a rumble with a singer from down under are also chatted about.Tom's watched a film he'd like to recommend, Niallism's burnt his head off, there's a social experiment that Tom's carried out on himself and everything else you've learned not to hate and just put up with.Music this week is by: Polysics, The Bad Ups, Bad Religion, The Carolyn and Off With Their Heads

In the latest episode of Sausage On A Fork, we're joined by Lorraine Woodley aka Carlene Joseph. Lorraine tells us what it was like being cast as part of a mixed race family in a children's programme before Grange Hill; how her beliefs aligned with Carlene's during her time on Grange Hill and what it was like working with two children's television legends on Chucklevision!

In the latest episode of Sausage On A Fork, we're joined by Margo Selby aka Julie Corrigan. Margo tells us what it was like filming her famous swimming pool scene; how she requested one of her storylines in 6th Form and how a fellow actor on Grange Hill inspired her to take up her current profession!

Looks Unfamiliar is a podcast in which writer and occasional broadcaster Tim Worthington talks to a guest about some of the things that they remember that nobody else ever seems to.Joining Tim this time is actor Danny Kodicek, who's listening well to Grandpa Fox's stories of Fox Tales, Pullover, Simon Bates doing a live action version of Our Tune as part of Good Morning With Anne And Nick, Radio 5 youth shows WICR and Brassic and defunct puzzle website Time Hunt. Along the way - after we've finished taking a look behind the scenes at The Saturday Show - we'll be revisiting Jamiroquai's duet with some puppet caterpillars, hunting for the Bootleg Pullover Millions and recalling the epochal cultural impact of 'Terry' from Grange Hill.You can find more editions of Looks Unfamiliar at http://timworthington.org/.If you enjoy Looks Unfamiliar, why not buy us a coffee here? Make sure not to pick up Ronni Ancona's double espresso by mistake.

In the latest episode of Sausage On A Fork, we're joined by John Pickard aka Neil Timpson. John tells us what it was like to play a bully on Grange Hill; what it was like playing his real life brother's brother on Hollyoaks and whether he was more like Neil Timpson or David Porter from 2 Point 4 Children!

In the latest episode of Sausage On A Fork, we're joined by Colin Ridgewell aka Colin Brown. Colin tells us why he shared the same first name as his character; how he met two comedy legends in BBC Television Centre and why he ended up being in eight series of Grange Hill!

In the latest episode of Sausage On A Fork, we're joined by Simon O'Brien aka Mr Wally Scott. Simon tells us how being a fan of Grange Hill helped him get his first acting job on Brookside; who his character in Grange Hill was named after and why working with Muppets was his most dangerous acting job ever!

In the latest episode of Sausage On A Fork, we're joined by Rachel Bell aka Mrs Margaret Holmes. Rachel tells us how she was involved in the early days of Hull Truck Theatre Company; how she was able to get a storyline into Grange Hill and why she wished she had been given a far less risqué catchphrase in Dear John!

In the latest episode of Sausage On A Fork, we're joined by Bradley Sheppard aka Hollo Holloway. Bradley tells us about his first starring role in a BAFTA-winning short film; why he was mentioned in the autobiography of one of Grange Hill's most loved actors and why Hollo didn't return after his third year at Grange Hill!

Step back in time with us as we embark on a journey down memory lane to revisit one of the most beloved and iconic television series of the 20th century - Grange Hill. Join us in this special episode as we delve into the history, impact, and enduring legacy of this groundbreaking British drama series that captivated audiences for over three decades. We kick off our exploration by tracing the origins of Grange Hill, from its inception in 1978 by Phil Redmond, the creative mind behind other seminal British dramas like Brookside and Hollyoaks. Set in a fictional London comprehensive school, Grange Hill revolutionised children's television by tackling gritty and controversial issues that were often considered taboo for its target audience. Explore the groundbreaking impact of Grange Hill on British television and society as a whole. From its portrayal of issues such as bullying, drug abuse, and teenage pregnancy to its diverse and inclusive cast, Grange Hill challenged stereotypes and sparked important conversations about the realities of adolescence. No discussion of Grange Hill would be complete without paying homage to its iconic theme tune and memorable musical moments. From "Chicken Song" to "Just Say No," we celebrate the infectious tunes that became synonymous with the series and left an indelible mark on popular culture. Despite bidding farewell to our screens in 2008 after an impressive 30-year run, the legacy of Grange Hill lives on in the hearts and minds of fans old and new. Reflect on the lasting impact of the series on television, education, and the lives of those who grew up watching it. Join us as we bid a fond farewell to Grange Hill, celebrating its timeless appeal and the cherished memories it continues to evoke. Whether you're a lifelong fan or discovering the series for the first time, this episode is sure to reignite your passion for one of the most iconic shows in British television history. 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 the latest episode of Sausage On A Fork, we're joined by Wayne 'Pickles' Norman aka Rod the Caretaker. Pickles tells us how before getting the part of Rod, he had already appeared in Grange Hill with Todd Carty and Terry Sue-Patt; how his work with the Graeae Theatre Company led to him appearing at the 2012 Paralympics Opening Ceremony and how an appearance in an iconic British television programme early on in his career gave him the nickname that he is still known as today!

In the latest episode of Sausage On A Fork, we're joined by Dena Davis aka Miss Martha Jordan. Dena tells us how, despite coming from the USA, her acting career never started until she was living in the UK; which co-star of Grange Hill she shared a flat with and how Grange Hill was not the only iconic British children's television programme she worked on!

What is homophily and does it make the boat go faster? In this previously live episode of Speaking About Speaking I speak with Trainer, Coach and Speaker, Adam Armstrong, a former Head Boy of and teacher at the famous Italia Conti Performing Arts School. His acting credits include The Bill, Grange Hill, and The Minder. And his students have included Russell Brand, Danny Mays, Martine McCutcheon, and Claire goose. I met Adam a year ago when, alongside fellow acting coach, Peter Ferris, we designed an acting course for stunt trainees which we now run for the British Stunt Register. Adam also founded his own training company, Herald, in 2009, which offers bespoke presentation training and coaching around personal effectiveness, communication skills, creative thinking and change management. Also, he's studied Psychology and NLP, and he's ex-champion runner, completing a mile in very close to 4 minutes! Before I met Adam, I'd never heard the word homophily or the expression ‘Does it make the boat go faster?' Now I use both regularly! To find out more about Adam go to LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-armstrong-72489a31/?originalSubdomain=uk To find out more about Power To Speak coaching follow Jackie Goddard on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/jackiegoddardpowertospeak/ Or message her through the website: www.powertospeak.co.uk For tips and techniques on improving your public speaking and getting in front of your audience, sign up for the fortnightly Power To Speak newsletter: https://powertospeak.co.uk/newsletter/

In the latest episode of Sausage On A Fork, we're joined by Charlotte McDonagh aka Lisa West. Lisa tells us how she accidentally got her first acting job; why her time as a member of a girl band was cut short and what it was like being part of one of Grange Hill's most famous group of friends!

In the latest episode of Sausage On A Fork, we're joined by Terri Dwyer aka Miss Adams. Terri tells us how she got her very first television job despite having no previous acting experience; how her work in the industry has led to her producing award-winning movies and why Miss Adams left Grange Hill in such a hurry!

We continue where we left off in episode 27 with our exploration of the 1976 British anthology series "Beasts," written by the legendary Nigel Kneale (who now has his own dedicated page on our website!), tonight we watch the first of two episodes "The Dummy." Directed by Don Leaver (not Cleaver), a veteran of many shows from our youth and boasts credits on two episodes of "Hammer House of Horror": "Witching Time" and "The Mark of Satan"  Bernard Horsfal as Clyde Boydl: He appeared in classic TV series like the very first episode of "The Avengers" and a four "Doctor Who" serials: "The Mind Robber," "The War Games," "The Planet of the Daleks," and "The Deadly Assassin." Glyn Houston as Sidney Stewart: another "Doctor Who" alumnus, having featured in "The Hand of Fear" and "The Awakening." The fantastically named Thorley Walters as Sir Ramsey: bringing a wealth of genre experience to the table, playing the Burgermeister in "Vampire Circus, "Dr. Hertz in "Frankenstein Created Woman" and Inspector Frisch in "Frankenstein Must Be Destroyed,". Notably, Michael Sheard as the Sergeant, who gained fame for his portrayal of the tyrannical schoolteacher Mr. Bronson in Grange Hill during the mid-1980s. He also developed a niche for playing Adolf Hitler, appearing in four films: "Rogue Male," "The Dirty Dozen: Next Mission," "Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade," an uncredited role in "Hitler of the Andes." and in the TV series "The Tomorrow People." Sheard also made appearances in Doctor Who: "The Ark," "Mind of Evil," "Pyramid of Mars," "The Invisible Enemy," "Castrovalva," and "Remembrance of the Daleks. We also see Lillias Walker as Joan Eastgate - her obligatory Doctor Who appearance being "Terror of the Zygons", was married to Peter Vaughan, who starred in "Warning to the Curious." (episode 21) Patricia Haines as Sheila Boy - She also starred in "Virgin Witch" with first-time actor Vicky Michelle. Haines was married to Michael Caine with whom she had a daughter; sadly, this was her final screen role.  And finally, of course, one of our most featured actors, Clive Swift (or as the Apple Podcasts AI transcript generator calls him, Kloof Swift). We've covered his career several times now, and I highly recommend Andrew Screens ‘Book of Beasts' blog for a fantastic, exhaustive biography.  Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/general-witchfinders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the latest episode of Sausage On A Fork, we're joined by René Alperstein aka Pamela Cartwright. René tells us what it was like playing a character who always spurned the advances of Grange Hill's first heart-throb; how her singing and dancing career saw her travelling around the world and what it was like to be in the music video for one of the biggest songs of the 1980s!

Listen in this week as we laud our mediocre achievements, and to celebrate them what better way could there possibly be than chatting about the Top 5 Celebrations.  It may have taken four hundred episodes to do so but the Dads finally sat down together in the man cave to watch director Mark Jenkin's ENYS MEN (2022). A kind of twisted lovechild of David Attenborough and H.P. Lovecraft, the film is set in 1973 on an uninhabited island off the Cornish coast and follows a lone woman, played with haunting subtlety by Mary Woodvine, as she observes a rare flower in the shadow of an ancient stone monument. A study in solitude, where the most dialogue you'll get is the scribbling of ‘No change' in a ledger, which becomes increasingly ironic as everything on screen suggests otherwise, ENYS MEN is a film that both marvels at and fears the power of nature. It looks stunning of course, filmed on 16mm Kodak Film giving it an authentic feel of the era, almost lending a kind of found footage or documentary quality but also being dreamlike and cinematic, and the sound design helps to strengthen the sense of foreboding. That being said this is not going to be everybody's cup of tea, with the director's debut BAIT a far more traditional offering in terms of plotting and pacing than this more avant-garde follow-up.Theme tune aside, Sidey sees nothing of value in this week's kids tv choice as we look at classic children's drama GRANGE HILL. We look at the first episode which features wallpaper almost as mind-bending as this week's film was. Stuff I remember from Grange Hill which traumatised me: the kid who fell off the multi-storey car park, Zammo getting into a fight at the zoo and falling into the sea lion enclosure, Michael Sheard's terrifying Mr Bronson and of course,  Just Say No when Roland discovered Zammo slumped against a wall in the back room of an amusement arcade, surrounded by drug paraphernalia, his eyes fixed in a dead-eyed stare. Good stuff, We love to hear from our listeners! By which I mean we tolerate it. If it hasn't been completely destroyed yet you can usually find us on twitter @dads_film, on Facebook Bad Dads Film Review, on email at baddadsjsy@gmail.com or on our website baddadsfilm.com. Until next time, we remain... Bad Dads

In the latest episode of Sausage On A Fork, we're joined by Kim Benson aka Mary Johnson. Kim tells us the unique way that the initial cast of Grange Hill were told what parts they would have; what it was like working with some of the cream of British comedy actors and how one of her Grange Hill co-stars ended up in hospital during filming!

In the latest episode of Sausage On A Fork, we pay tribute to Stuart Organ who played Mr Peter Robson and who sadly passed away on 15th February 2024. We're joined by several of Stuart's fellow cast members who talk about working with him and what he was like away from the cameras. We hope you enjoy this small tribute to the man many people have referred to as Mr Grange Hill.

In the latest episode of Sausage On A Fork, we're joined by Michael Obiora aka Max Abassi. Michael tells us how he was inspired to be a performer from a very early age; what it was like to be the youngest ever actor to be given the part of a pupil in Grange Hill and just how well he could play the tuba!

In the latest episode of Sausage On A Fork, we're joined by Danny Cunningham aka Liam Brady. Danny tells us what it was like to work on a huge movie very early on in his career; what it was like playing the boyfriend of one of Grange Hill's most popular characters and what it was like playing one of the most controversial singers of the Madchester scene!

We've got a guest star! Celeste of the Nerd & Tie Podcast and Celeste is Best joins the casual crew this episode to talk about the Trill. The species has always been a fascinating one and science fiction stand-in for conversations about gender and identity, so the three of us are going to delve into that in three different shows. Star Trek: The Nest Generation's “The Host” is the introduction to the Trill who look a little strange compared to what we're used to. There's a romance, a death and Riker volunteers to get a slug put in him. We also spend time in the Enterprise salon with our hands in some green goo. In Star Trek: Deep Space Nine's “Rejoined” Jazdia Dax meets her wife from a former life and the pair hit it off, even though they're not supposed to in Trill lore. Kira's a good comrade, Bashir's a fifth wheel and we get a touching love story in this episode. Finally in Star Trek: Discovery's “Forget Me Not”, new arrival Adira is having problems being a human host to a Trill symbiont, so we journey through memories and buck traditions while Saru's having to learn how to get his crew of overachieving nerds to chill out a bit. This was a really fun episode to make, even though there are some audio issues we've hopefully ironed out and one of us didn't do the right homework. 00:05:30 Trill 00:07:55 Celeste's history with Star Trek 00:10:29 What Non-Star Trek Thing Have People Been Enjoying? 00:21:51 TNG: The Host 00:52:30 DS9: Rejoined 01:22:05 DISCO: Forget Me Not Pedant's Corner: The governor was Leka Trion, not Leka Tyrion. Damn you, autocorrect! Eastenders had a brief flash-forward to build suspense for their Christmas 2023 episode Burnham's Captain Catchphrase is, “Let's Fly” Talking points include: Venom, Maggott, Mr Mind, 52, Doctor Who, apparently Americans don't know when an American's putting on an English accent, Transformers/Star Trek crossovers, yuri anime, I'm in Love with the Villainess, Reincarnated Princess and the Genius Young Lady, The Executioner and Her Way of Life, Gundam, Dark Shadows, Degrassi's zombie and Terminator webseries which genuinely happened, Grange Hill, EastEnders, Arthurian Mythology, Fantastic Four, The Curse, Nathan Fielder in general, Lynch, Wandavision, The Bear, Miles watches Zardos so much he was probably watching it while we were recording, Meatloaf, The Enterprise has a salon?, Game of Thrones' approach to siblings, what sad loser YouTube channels would have been doing in the 80's, Avatar, homosexuality in the very early 90's, Northstar, Pasíon de las Pasiones, slightly less psychic damage from Mariah Carey, the Tom Tom Club, Weird Al, Weird Science, Revenge of the Nerds, untrustworthy practitioners of close-up magic, New BSG, Helix, Dawson's Creek is better in the original Klingon, Michael Scott is so devoted to profit, appropriating ‘not my cup of tea', Quinton Reviews also giving us psychic damage, The Orville, Jessie Gender, X-Men, pointed sticks, Buster Keaton. Oh, and occasionally Star Trek. Casual Trek is by Charlie Etheridge-Nunn and Miles Reid-Lobatto Music by Alfred Etheridge-Nunn Casual Trek is a part of the Nerd & Tie Network https://ko-fi.com/casualtrek Celeste is Best YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/@NickIzumi?si=zn9n9co5XTbM3d-P The Nerd & Tie Podcast: http://www.nerdandtie.com/our-shows/the-nerd-tie-podcast/ Miles' blog: http://www.mareidlobatto.wordpress.com Charlie's blog: http://www.fakedtales.com The sound effect “Landline phone pick up angry” is by FilmCow

Owen Blackhurst, Seb White, Tommy Stewart, and a returning Asad Raza get together this week to chat about MUNDIAL's Discord, Mike Leigh doing the Inbetweeners, Nostradamus, Quasimodo, Ratatouille, Chris Waddle, Ivan Zamorano, Marcelo Salas, France ‘98, The Flintstones, The Simpsons, British Bulldogs, Devo, Copa Iberoamericana, Bebeto, Grange Hill, Chris Sutton & Alan Shearer, Dwight Yorke & Andrew Cole, Romário & Stoichkov, getting family members into football, José Mourinho, Marouane Fellaini, Romelu Lukaku, Jeff Buckley, Stonewall FC, LGBTQ+ football teams, The Gay Games, Bonne Maman jam, The Jam, James McFadden, Yeovil Town, Wrexham FC, the FA Cup, a pizza at the match, Rockports, hamstring injuries, street performers, “floating” Yodas, eBay fails, weeing in saunas, and remember, please subscribe to the magazine so that we can keep doing the podcast!CLICK HERE FOR MUNDIAL'S CHRISTMAS GIFT BUNDLESign up for the The Hat-Trick NewsletterFollow MUNDIAL on Twitter - @mundialmagFollow MUNDIAL on Instagram - @mundialmag Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.