Podcast appearances and mentions of James Nesbitt

Welcome to the LIVING FOR THE BOYLE review series!  Daniel Francis Boyle originally hailed from Manchester, England and his filmmaking career took off thirty years ago in 1995 with the release of acclaimed cult thriller Shallow Grave.  And ever since then, Danny Boyle (as he's officially known) has carved out a uniquely successful career not only achieving box office success several times but also winning a few Oscars along the way.  During this time period, he has also become one of MY personal favorite directors, having helmed excellent ORIGINAL stories spanning several genres including children's fantasy, science fiction, crime drama, horror, and biopic.  Over the next few months, I will be reviewing some of my favorite entries from his filmography in the lead-up to the long-awaited sequel to one of his more successful films….28 Years Later which will be released in the U.S. on June 20!Once Upon A Time, the edgy director of Trainspotting and 28 Days Later decided to make a different type of movie....a FAMILY movie. :) It's a touching story about a recently widowed father (James Nesbitt) who moves his two young sons to the suburbs....when one day, his youngest son Damian (Alex Etel) suddenly discovers in their backyard.....a bag filled with cash!  A LOT of cash no doubt so Damian and his brother (Lewis McGibbon) embark on their own adventure trying to figure out EXACTLY what to do this with this new-found fortune....and what results is a delightful whimsical story involving (among many different things) the transition to the Euro, Mormon neighbors who can transport a LOT of appliances via bicycle, and one of our heroes getting to know all of the most well-known Catholic saints.  It's a true original.   Host & Editor: Geoff GershonProducer: Marlene GershonSend us a texthttps://livingforthecinema.com/Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/Living-for-the-Cinema-Podcast-101167838847578Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/livingforthecinema/Letterboxd:https://letterboxd.com/Living4Cinema/

We take a look at Andrew Scott's early life, his crimes, and his connection to James Nesbitt and the Wantabadgery Siege. We also reflect on his death and the remarkable story that followed, leaving a profound legacy and a historical debate that may never truly be answered. 

Our Best Banger in the Northeast gong went to Lorenzen's Butchers in Navan after a close run contest between five excellent breakfast sausage makers. Cooked in the kitchen of the Marcy Hotel by Tara Walker, sampled and judged by Tara, Peter Whelan and Sabrina Sherlock. And guess who popped in for a pint, a sausage and a chat? None other than the simply wonderful James Nesbitt! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Actor James Nesbitt joins Ray to chat Hurling, Golf and lots more besides.

''I took a bit of time off and now I'm sort of looking for the next big thing''Actor, James Nesbitt joined Dave for a chat ahead of the Irish Pro Am at Royal County Down which is on September 11th where he will be joined by Paddy Kielty, Johnny Sexton and Tommy Bowe amongst other famous faces!

News und Informationen finden Sie in unserem Shop auf https://www.whisky.de/whisky/aktuelles/nachrichten.html 00:00 Whisky.de News 00:32 NEU: Macallan A Night on Earth: The Journey 2. Edition und Harmony Collection 3.Edition 01:11 Aus Glenmorangie 18 Jahre wird Glenmorangie Infinita 18 Jahre 01:39 Lagavulin Iain's Farewell Dram zur Verabschiedung von Iain McArthur 02:25 Glenfiddich Experimental Series mitten im Redesign 02:46 Angus Dundee eröffnet Whiskybrennerei in China 04:12 Schauspieler James Nesbitt kooperiert mit der Hinch Distillery 04:44 Teeling Whiskey ist jetzt mehrheitlich im Besitz von Bacardi 05:22 Die indische Paul John Destillerie baut deutlich aus 06:01 Whisky.de auf WhatsApp

Sensational Scot Kevin Bridges has us in stitches with news of his Overdue Catch-Up show, and awesome actor James Nesbitt gets us in the Christmas spirit ahead of new film, The Heist Before Christmas, on Sky Max at 8pm on Christmas Eve.Join Chris, Vassos, Rachel, Sinead and the team every weekday for the greatest guests, the day's dealings, and laughs with the listeners, on Virgin Radio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The 293rd Hangover Sessions features a debut appearance by Andy Hill of The Subtheory fame, joining us for a "Z-interview" (Zoom interview) all the way from Blighty (in the UK).Est. 2019, The Subtheory is a synth-based dark trip hop project founded by composer, writer, DJ and producer, Andy Hill. It's expanded over the last two years to include Cate Debu on vocals, George Lambourne on Bass and Pat Scott on Lead Guitar.The Subtheory recently wrote the score for DEFIANCE, an award winning documentary about protest in sport narrated by Olympic champion Michael Johnson. They also sound-tracked the Golden Rose of Montreux nominated BBC Sounds podcast; MOMENT OF TRUTH narrated by James Nesbitt.  Their music has been featured on BBC prime-time TV, in Working Title films and on TV sporting event coverage including the Olympics, Boxing, American Football, European Football Championships, and the legendary Match of the Day.They have also produced and remixed other artists of many genres - most recently the “Summertime” collaboration with Janelle Monae's lead guitarist and musical director, Kellindo Parker.Listen to the full show's playlist here+ Follow The Subtheory via www.TheSubtheory.com

Do you ever look at the wedding pros who are at the top of their game and wonder how they got there? Wedding photographer Stuart Wood is well known for his fine art, high end fashion style wedding photography. Working at venues such as the Four Seasons and The Savoy and travelling the world shooting weddings - his career is thriving. In today's episode I ask the questions about HOW he got to this point, to debunk the 'overnight success' theory and to show you what's possible.Find out more about StuartFollow Stuart on InstagramWant to meet other likeminded wedding pro's so that you can share ideas, network and help each other out? Then why not go ahead and join my free Wedding Pro community over on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/groups/weddingprosreadytogrow/Find out more about how I can help you grow your wedding business over on my website or Instagram page:www.beccapountney.comwww.instagram.com/beccapountneyTime Stamps:Transitioning from Supermarket Manager to Photographer (00:02:07) Stuart discusses his journey from being a potential supermarket manager to pursuing his passion for photography.Support and Taking the Leap (00:04:26) Stuart talks about the support he had from his family and the importance of embracing opportunities and taking risks.Photographing Celebrities (00:07:26) Stuart shares his experience of reaching out to 250 celebrities and successfully photographing 25 of them, which changed his life and gave him valuable experience.The transition to photography (00:09:42) Stuart discusses how he started in photography, his initial lack of creativity in weddings, and his journey to getting opportunities in the industry.The big break with the BBC (00:10:41) Stuart shares his experience working on the set of Pride and Prejudice and how he got the main shot for the poster, leading to a significant breakthrough in his career.Getting the Radio Times cover (00:11:38) Stuart talks about his goal of getting the Radio Times cover and finally achieving it in 2007 with a portrait of James Nesbitt in Jekyll's, highlighting the importance of persistence and hard work.The transition to high-end weddings (00:19:57) Stuart discusses his decision to transition from regular wedding fairs to high-end venues like the Atelier, the Savoy, and the Four Seasons.Opportunity at the Four Seasons (00:20:48) Stuart shares how he got the opportunity to photograph his team captain's wedding at the Four Seasons and how it led to becoming one of their recommended photographers.Importance of relationships and representation (00:24:06) Stuart emphasizes the importance of building relationships, representing clients properly, and being professional in order to gain trust and recommendations from venues and clients.The importance of branding and delivering quality (00:29:57) Stuart discusses the importance of having strong branding and delivering high-quality work to stand out in the luxury photography industry.Challenging yourself and pushing boundaries (00:32:50) Stuart emphasizes the importance of getting out of your comfort zone, taking...

From the makers of the BBC Sherlock, an adaptation of the classic bipolar character. Updated and James Nesbitt is unbelievable as both. Watch!!! #jekyll #bbc #31daysofhalloweenmovies #jamesnesbitt --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/toddlyden/message

It's not possible is it… a Springbok legend plays down the defending champions chances of beating France.  Bryan Habana looks ahead to that cracking World Cup Quarter Final in Paris. Joe Rokocoko opens up on inspiring the people of Fiji and what this fabulous run at the tournament means for his people.  Kenny Logan has just completed a 700 mile endurance challenge from Edinburgh to Paris in aid of the My Name'5 Doddie Foundation and its safe to say he and fellow star Ally McCoist never want to see Vagicil again or the actor, James Nesbitt, for that matter… The boys are joined by 3 world class wingers in Bryan Habana, Joe Rokocoko and Kenny Logan….

Callum Woodhouse is a brilliant stage and screen actor originally from Durham, England. You may recognize Callum from playing Leslie Durrell in ITV's much-loved series The Durrells. He's also starred as Tristan Farnon in the Masterpiece TV adaptation of All Creatures Great and Small, and as James Marsden in series 6 and 8 of ITV's beloved British comedy-drama Cold Feet, starring alongside James Nesbitt, Fay Ripley, Robert Bathurst, Hermione Norris and John Thomson.              He also played Will Taylor in Christopher Hatton's excellent Edgar Allen Poe feature, Raven's Hollow. Christopher Hatton has been a guest on this podcast, as has Callum's exceptional co-star, Melanie Zanetti.            Callum trained at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art. On stage, he has appeared at the Hampstead Theatre in Ryan Craig's Filthy Business, which was directed by Edward Hall. The play also starred Sara Kestelman, Ashley Martin-Davis, Louis Hilyer, Dorian Lough and Callie Cooke. Filthy Business opened to rave reviews with Callum's performance being critically highlighted as ‘sharply defined' in The Guardian, ‘glinting promise' in The Telegraph and ‘a fine performance' in The Financial Times. 

This month's film club is Paul Greengrass' 2002 film, Bloody Sunday, starring James Nesbitt, Tim Pigott-Smith, Nicholas Farrell, Kathy Kiera Clarke, Gerard McSorley, Mary Moulds and Simon Mann.The film is realistic depiction of one of the worst atrocities of The Troubles, when 14 unarmed civilians were shot and killed by members of the Parachute Regiment.My next episode is a discussion with legendary BBC journalist Peter Taylor, out this Saturday so subscribe to add to your feed.Email me if you have any questions or comments: history@aspectsofhistory.comBloody Sunday LinksRemember Bloody Sunday - Peter Taylor DocumentaryExcellent YouTube Channel on The TroublesOperation Chiffon by Peter TaylorEquatorial Guinea CoupDouglas Murray - Bloody Sunday:: Truths Lies and the Saville Inquiry

Today's Show came from Seapoint Golf Club where the Irish Legends tour event is taking place this weekend and today a who's who of celebrities took to the course with the professionals on one of the most beautiful days of the year! Have a listen as we caught up with the likes of major winner Michael Campbell, Dublin's Jim Gavin, soccer star Teddy Sheringham, actor James Nesbitt, rugby legend Keith Wood and world motor racing champion Damon Hill. We also heard from the owners Carr Golf who told us this was only the beginning of great things for the County Louth course and that they're in for the long haul. Our very own Des Smyth, who designed the course with Declan Branigan, and who is one of the hosts of the event was in great form and we also heard from the celebrity organisers and the Legends tour people... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After the past few years, we know that Ireland does filmmaking well, so it makes perfect sense that a Christmas film would follow. Speaking to Dermot and Dave, actor (and golfer) James Nesbitt revealed all about the Northern Irish based film, shooting a Christmas film in March and of course, Man United. James will be taking part in The Irish Legends Wapp Celebrity Series alongside Ronnie Whelan and Manchester United Legend Teddy Sheringham. For more, visit legendstour.com

Jared, Oriana and Ned appear live in Portland at Passages Bookshop to celebrate fifty episodes of By-the-Bywater and to talk about Oriana's choice of topic: Peter Jackson's adaptation of The Hobbit. To say that there was almost immediate speculation about whether or when Jackson would also adapt The Hobbit following the smash critical and commercial success of his Lord of the Rings films is to understate; over the following years there were further lawsuits, broken agreements, studio questions, planned directorial choices that mysteriously fell through and more besides that seemed to indicate it would be the biggest case of developmental hell ever. But eventually the films did start coming out in a similar yearly pace starting in December 2012, and certainly earned a fair amount of cash. Yet to say that the films have had anywhere near the level of widespread love and cultural staying power than The Lord of the Rings films is to deny the fundamental truth of how poorly these films have aged on several levels, and the various resultant impacts since, up to and including a literal rewriting of a country's laws to accommodate the production. What were the core differences between the two sets of adaptations on a structural level, and how did that play out in comparative terms? What technical achievements were made much of in the run up to the films' release, and what impact did they actually have? How did what should be a core relationship between the characters of Thorin and Bilbo get set up as a near love story, and how was that all ultimately undercut in the final edits? And really…Alfrid Lickspittle. REALLY?SHOW NOTES.Jared couldn't make a doodle for obvious reasons. But look here! Friend of the show and network Gabriel did sketch us!Big ups to Passages Bookshop! Owner David is a fine fellow and you should all check it out next time you're in Portland. Not only was there our live episode but there was an associated live bingo game for audience members. (Some people got close but nobody got it exactly – pity, that would have been amazing if that had happened!) Oriana's old podcast American Grift. It may yet return!Whitechapel! Steampunky, yes, but the drinks are great.Our first episode! Different days…The Hollywood Reporter story on Amazon Studio's somewhat flailing ways, especially in terms of The Rings of Power.That suit filed by the fanfic guy. Where to begin. And if you want the back cover of his totally original book The Fellowship of the King, here ya go. (Debutante ball. Really.)Don't forget Jared's upcoming novel!Our Silver Call duology episode – and our Rings of Power Season 1 episode.RIP Barry Humphries, Jackson's Goblin King.The Hobbit movies. Yup. That's them.We've linked them before but the three parts of Lindsay Ellis's analysis of The Hobbit films are really something special, a masterpiece of both analysis and reporting.Nathan Rabin's old Forgotbusters column for the Dissolve.Ah the Denny's menu. Testimony from one who survivedThe whole framerate thing was hyped almost as much as the 3D. And it was countered at the time, not just retrospectively…The opening sequence in Erebor is indeed a technical and artistic success. The escaping Goblin-town sequence…is not. The barrel escape definitely isn't.Dune and Goodnight Moon? Julia Yu has you covered.Thorin and Bilbo fan-art on Tumblr? Wouldn't know about that…Thorin's death scene with Bilbo? Very strong, very close in dialogue to the book too. The death scene after it? Well…The Tauriel issue. There's a lot.Martin Freeman and James Nesbitt can indeed do something together with a sense of dramatic heft and charisma, as seen in this scene from the first movie. Nothing like it happens again.Lee Pace really just needed to do this.The Thorin charge to Azog down the flaming tree, yeah…and the music with it? Why did they do that?Alfrid Lickspittle. Just, no. (We're sure Ryan Gage is lovely in his own right.)Yeah, Smaug the Golden was a nice touch.Support By-The-Bywater and Megaphonic and help us do more live events!

One of Ireland's oldest barbers, Eddie McEvoy of Grafton Barbers, celebrates his 89th Birthday with calls from James Nesbitt, Paul McGrath and John Fitzpatrick. Conor Doyle has campained for new Dublin street to be named Theatre Royal Way, in memorial to The Theatre Royal and wants a reception to open this new pedestrianised street.

 We discuss The Cleaner, The Thin Blue Line, and Bloodlands.The Cleaner is available on Britbox in the US The Thin Blue Line is available on Britbox in the USBloodlands is available on Acorn in the US Discussion of The Cleaner begins at 8:08Discussion of The Thin Blue Line begins at 23:54Discussion of Bloodlands begins at 41:04Amanda's art can be seen at https://www.instagram.com/amandagloverart/ Kevin's short story collection can be found at Sleight of MindAnd his children's book, written with Matt Lake and illustrated by Tessa Mills can be found at From Albatwitch to ZaratanMurder Most English now has a shop where you can purchase merchandise with our logo. You can find it at https://www.cafepress.com/murdermostenglish The music for our podcast is Grand Dark Waltz Trio Allegro by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/7922-grand-dark-waltz-trio-allegroLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseOur artwork is by Ilan Sheady of https://www.unclefrankproductions.comSupport the show

 We discuss Suspect and ZenSuspect is available  on Britbox in the US Zen is available on Britbox in the USDiscussion of Suspect begins at :32Discussion of  Zen begins at 31:04Murder Most English now has a shop where you can purchase merchandise with our logo. You can find it at https://www.cafepress.com/murdermostenglish The music for our podcast is Grand Dark Waltz Trio Allegro by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/7922-grand-dark-waltz-trio-allegroLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseOur artwork is by Ilan Sheady of https://www.unclefrankproductions.comSupport the show

This week's guest is the king of the TV conspiracy thriller Jed Mercurio – the brains behind Line of Duty, Bodyguard and most recently, Bloodlands starring James Nesbitt. In this episode, Jed tells Kelly-Anne Taylor about the TV he watched as a young boy growing up in a working-class family in 1970s Staffordshire, why he felt more comfortable flying a plane for the RAF than writing his first script and how his years as a junior doctor gave him his big TV break. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There is an event taking place in Dublin tomorrow and its called Together we can, its being held at the 3 arena in Dublin and will feature speakers like actor Colm Meany, James Nesbitt, Leo Varadkar, Mary Lou McDonald, among others. And it's a forum for discussion on the future of this country. On the face of it, it might seem like a bit of a vapid PR exercise but do we need to be more open and active in our conversations about the future? Ali was joined by former Tipp senior hurler Timmy Hammersley who also works in the Non Profit sector and individually as an Athletic Performance Coach.

We discuss Bloodlands and Prime SuspectBloodlands is available on Acorn TV in the USPrime Suspect is available on Britbox in the US.Discussion of Bloodlands begins at :32Discussion of Prime Suspect begins at 23:51Murder Most English now has a shop where you can purchase merchandise with our logo. You can find it at https://www.cafepress.com/murdermostenglish The music for our podcast is Grand Dark Waltz Trio Allegro by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/7922-grand-dark-waltz-trio-allegroLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseOur artwork is by Ilan Sheady of https://www.unclefrankproductions.comSupport the showThe Man Who Wanted EternityA new, homemade, comedy fiction podcast about a man trying to get an exemption from deathListen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the show

Ophelia Lovibond joins us on this week's show to talk Minx and playing Carrie Symonds in the upcoming This England. Meanwhile, James, Boyd and Beth head back on the Norn Iron beat with James Nesbitt in Bloodlands season 2, pull some skeletons out of the closet with Daisy May Cooper in AM I Being Unreasonable?, and engaging in a little YA undead romance with Vampire Academy. Plus we try out the new postbag feature, and the Dyer cut is released! (By which we mean the infamous karaoke video will be available on James' instagram - @jamescdyer - for the next 24 hours).

"United Island" by Jinx Lennon examines the different traditions on the island of Ireland. It was inspired by a comment from the actor James Nesbitt about how to unite the two different parts of the island of Ireland.

James Nesbitt is an internationally celebrated actor, ambassador for Ireland generally and self-confessed golf fanatic. James shares stories of how he grew up idolising George Best, growing up in Northern Ireland and finding golf later in life, as well as the one trait that he says all successful people have, regardless of whether you're an actor, a golfer or Sir Alex Ferguson. Thanks for listening to this episode of our new show, we hope you enjoyed it. If you did, please subscribe to our youtube channel!  If you have any thoughts or comments let us know and leave a review. Get in touch with us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bogeymenpod/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BogeyPod Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3bYG9Ud9Vyy7Gfa6mrcaBA #Bogeymenpodcast #JamesNesbitt #irishgolf #golfireland #irishopen #golftourism

Don't panic fans of Bloodlands, series two is already in the bag! James Nesbitt has had some incredible roles in Stay Close, Bloodlands and Suspect but he's looking for something new! The Cold Feet star joined Dermot and Dave live from Mount Juliet to chat acting, golfing with Niall Horan and his beloved Man United.

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The Radio Times Podcast, hosted by Jane Garvey with TV expert Rhianna Dhillon, is the place for your trusted TV recommendations each week.This episode: Jane talks to James Nesbitt about Suspect and Rhianna reviews Lenny Henry's Caribbean Britain, Sherwood and Love Island.You can find the programmes mentioned as follows: Suspect Sun 19th to Weds 22nd, two eps a night at 9pm and 9.30pm on Channel 4. Lenny Henry's Caribbean Britain Weds 22nd June, 9pm BBC2 (second part the following week) Love Island Started on Mon 6th June on ITV2, runs daily at 9pm apart from Saturdays when they show Love Island: Unseen Bits at 9pm. All seasons available on ITV Hub. Sherwood - starts Mon 14th June, 9pm BBC1 followed by the second ep on Tues 15th June, 9pm BBC1 (this will be the pattern for three weeks)We'd love to hear from you. You can send us an email anytime to podcast@radiotimes.com or find us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram @RadiotimesThe Radio Times Podcast is produced by Somethin' Else for Immediate Media. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

An average of over seven million viewers are hooked on ITV crime drama The Bay, which first aired in 2019. The show, set in the small seaside town of Morecambe in Lancaster, is on its third season, with a fourth in the works. And the man behind the critically acclaimed and hugely popular whodunnit was born and bred right here in Armagh. Daragh Carville brought the complex characters and stories to life as writer and co-creator of The Bay and while it's probably his best-known work, the screenwriter, playwright and university lecturer has produced plenty of fine work over the years. The recipient of numerous awards from stage to screen, Daragh has more than proven that he is a true talent. His first feature film, Middletown, was nominated in nine categories at the Irish Film and Television Awards in 2007, including Best Film and Best Screenplay, with Irish actress Eva Birthistle winning Best Actress. And his second film, Cherrybomb' starring Harry Potter's  Rupert Grint, Love /Hate alumnus Robert Sheehan and our very own James Nesbitt, also picked up awards at the Berlin and Belfast Film Festival. The theatre is where it all started for Daragh, but whatever the platform, his works have translated successfully on radio, and stage as well as on the big and small screen. Daragh is a proud Armagh man, a place that he still calls home despite settling in Lancaster with his novelist wife Jo Baker and their two children. The family come back to Armagh regularly to visit and  it's in Armagh where his career began. He says writing was a vocation for him, with an innate love of film, music, books, comics and art pulling him in that direction. But it was a special and inspirational English teacher in St Pat's Armagh, who encouraged Daragh to pursue his interests. That teacher nurtured his talents, and sent him on the path that led to the career that he loves. And for this week's podcast, Daragh tells us how it all happened and allows us a glimpse into the mind of a successful writer.          

And just like that, we are BACK! LIVE from my new kitchen, finally - Clapham, we're out, New Cross, we're in!And what better way to kick off the series than to spend a tequila- fuelled afternoon with today's guest James Nesbitt (this may become a habit in this series, just call me José).Mum and I are huge fans of James, so we're thrilled to finally have him join us for Jamie oliver's trusted pulled chilli brisket, a ‘moist' clementine cake and a good old chin wag.We talk about sea swimming, bacon pasta, what makes the best fry up, the secret behind James' mash potato, growing up in Northern Ireland & not getting food in your eyebrows!! What a delight this was. If you haven't already, make sure you watch James' latest series ‘Stay Close' on Netflix - well worth a watch!Raise your tequila shots to another fabulous series! X See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Sorry this episode is late but I hung out with my buddy James Nesbitt over the weekend. I discuss recent sessions of Dungeon Crawl Classics and Pathfinder. We also open the mail bag and hear Joe agree with Daniel!  You can find Barney's Neo-Triassic Shoreline Regression Syndrome here https://ko-fi.com/locoludus  Matt Jackson's blog http://www.msjx.org/ Matt's book https://www.amazon.com/Dungeon-Masters-Book-Cartography-one/dp/B0851MBVGV Matt's defunct podcast https://anchor.fm/mattrando  Tim Short's podcast https://anchor.fm/gothridgemanor Tim's Patreon https://www.patreon.com/posts/61936279  Calls from Taylor (Clerics Wear Ringmail) https://anchor.fm/clerics-wear-ringmail Colin (Spikepit) https://anchor.fm/spikepit MW (The Worlds of MW Lewis) https://anchor.fm/mwlewis Karl (The GMologist presents) https://anchor.fm/karl-rodriguez Daniel (Bandit's Keep) https://anchor.fm/daniel-norton Joe (Hindsightless) https://anchor.fm/joe-richter9  Proud member of the Grogtalk Empire having been bestowed the title of The Governor Most Radiant Grandeur Baron The Belligerent Hero of The Valley. https://www.grogcon.com/podcast/   You can leave me a message here on Anchor, at nerdsrpgvarietycast 'at' gmail 'dot' com or find me on the Audio Dungeon Discord.  Ray Otus did the coffee cup art for this show, you can find his blog at http://plundergrounds.blogspot.com/  TJ Drennon provides music for my show. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jason376/message

Special Guest Greg Incardona, joins your hosts Chad Robinson and Russell Guest for the Retro Movie Roundtable as they revisit The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012) [PG-13] Genre: Fantasy, Adventure, Action, Epic   Starring:  Ian McKellen, Martin Freeman, Richard Armitage, Ken Stott, Graham McTavish, William Kircher, James Nesbitt, Stephen Hunter, Dean O'Gorman, Aidan Turner, John Callen, Peter Hambleton, Jed Brophy, Mark Hadlow, Adam Brown, Ian Holm, Elijah Wood, Hugo Weaving, Cate Blanchett, Christopher Lee, Andy Serkis, Sylvester McCoy, Barry Humphries, Jeffrey Thomas, Michael Mizrahi, Lee Pace, Manu Bennett, Conan Stevens, John Rawls   Director: Peter Jackson Recoded on 2021-12-19

It's the second episode of 2022, and dad and I chose very different shows for each other this week! I think I introduced him to a new fave when I asked him to watch ‘Wheel of Time' now streaming on Amazon Prime. Based on a book series, this is just the beginning! Tune in to hear if we will be keeping an eye out for season 2. Dads pick for me was a Netflix crime solving series, also based on a book, ‘Stay Close' featuring his fave actor James Nesbitt ( yes, he is featuring for the 2nd time on the pod!) Did I guess who the killer was? You'll have to listen now to find out! 

Clive Anderson and Emma Freud are joined by Donny Osmond, Rebecca Frecknall and James Nesbitt for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Stealing Sheep and The Radiophonic Workshop and Maia Miller-Lewis.

Gabby Logan will not succumb to beige middle-age - and neither should you! As we reach the middle of our lives things are changing; emotionally, physically, mentally. And with that our expectations, priorities, ambitions, and dreams shift too.  But what's really going on when we reach our mid-points? With a little help from a host of well-known faces and some knowledgable experts, Gabby hopes to find the answers. In the fourth season of The MidPoint you'll hear from Clare Balding, Nihal Arthanayake, Sharleen Spiteri, James Nesbitt and so many more. So what are you waiting for? Hit subscribe now. 

We are back with another packed Geektown Radio podcast, and in this latest edition, I'm joined by Matt from Entertainment Talk to chat through our week in tv, film & gaming, along with all the weekly tv news, renewals and cancellations.We begin by reviewing the last 7 days in tv, film and gaming. Matt has joined the huge amount of other Netflix viewers to watch South Korean drama 'Squid Game', so gives us his thoughts on that. He also chats through tackling the wonderfully fun 'Psychonauts 2', and working his way through 'American Horror Stories' on Disney+. Meanwhile, I have been playing through 'Planet Zoo', which released their North America Pack and Update 1.7, so I chat through the abundance of cuteness there. I also discuss the return of our beloved ‘Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist' for the 2nd Season, 'The Problem With Jon Stewart' on Apple TV+, and give an update on 'Foundation', also on Apple TV+. We also discuss the state of the Arrowverse, and 'The Flash' in particular.In the TV news, we run through the renewals, along with some cancellations and pickups, including the arrival of IMDb TV to the UK, and the crashing of various UK channels due to a fire. In the news, we discuss David Tennant returning to ITV in a true-crime drama, a new Channel 4 James Nesbitt series with a ridiculous cast lineup, the CBS 'True Lies' pilot, and 'The Boys' landing a spin-off at Amazon.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/geektown. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Enjoy this re-published episode from Season 3 of The Open Podcasts, ahead of The 149th Open at Royal St George's!The Open Podcasts is back with The Story of 2019, an Original Documentary episode focusing on the momentous occasion that was The 148th Open Championship at Royal Portrush.Narrated by actor and Portrush member James Nesbitt, experience the remarkable return of The Open to Northern Ireland all over again. With contributions from the Champion Golfer of the Year in Shane Lowry and runner-up Tommy Fleetwood, as well as a selection of the greatest Irish golfers of modern times in Rory McIlroy, Padraig Harrington, Graeme McDowell and Darren Clarke, this Original Documentary is not to be missed. A fairy tale filled with joy, celebration, drama, and one incredible champion. Listen to The Story of 2019, from The Open Podcasts, today.This episode has been a co-production from The R&A and IMG.

Award winning Scottish crime author Chris Brookmyre is with the lads for this episode. It was a bit of a challenge for us to keep up with this super intelligent guy, but we gave it a go and had middling success....Hear how Chris got into writing and what is was like having James Nesbitt bring one of his characters to life on tv! We also chat about the Ambrose Parry novels co-written with his wife and having Nicola Sturgeon as a famous fan. There was also some disappointment amongst the hosts when someone found out their name wouldn't make the cut as a Brookmyre character.....As usual the light hearted (?) competition continues on the heroes and zeros and a smattering of random patter from from start to finish. As always, like, share, subscribe, rate, review and anything else that helps us keep getting awesome guests! 9m4FeIvnc4vFXzEYvVTm

To start Season 2 David talks to James Nesbitt (Murphy's Law, Jekyll, Bloodlands) about his critically acclaimed portrayal of Ivan Cooper in the award winning Paul Greengrass film Bloody Sunday (2002) about the 1972 shootings in Derry, Northern Ireland. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Open Podcasts is back with The Story of 2019, an Original Documentary episode focusing on the momentous occasion that was The 148th Open Championship at Royal Portrush.Narrated by actor and Portrush member James Nesbitt, experience the remarkable return of The Open to Northern Ireland all over again. With contributions from the Champion Golfer of the Year in Shane Lowry and runner-up Tommy Fleetwood, as well as a selection of the greatest Irish golfers of modern times in Rory McIlroy, Padraig Harrington, Graeme McDowell and Darren Clarke, this Original Documentary is not to be missed.A fairy tale filled with joy, celebration, drama, and one incredible champion. Listen to The Story of 2019, from The Open Podcasts, today.This episode has been a co-production from The R&A and IMG.

Bloodlands broke BBC viewership records in Northern Ireland after the first episode aired recently - with over 300,000 tuning in to the gritty crime drama. But while James Nesbitt and Charlene McKenna kept us all on the edge of our seats, the magic on the screen was seen from a completely different angle by those on set. For this week's podcast, proudly sponsored by Blackhill Energy, we spoke to Armagh's own Stephen Darragh who is one of those who knows just how much effort and money goes into a production like this – being one of the people heavily involved. Stephen was the Second Assistant Director on Bloodlands, and that's just a drop in the ocean when it comes to the tv shows and films that he has worked on since joining the industry in 2006.

This episode Ross speaks to Luxury Wedding Photographer and TV Stills Photographer Stuart Wood. Plus that time he over indulged at the free bar at The RadioTimes Awards. An interesting and an inspiring chat with a photographer who is at the top of his game.Apart from his highly acclaimed wedding photography, Stuart is also a successful people and portrait photographer for national magazines and television and has years of experience working for clients such as Grazia, the BBC, ITV and the Radio Times, for whom he has photographed various covers.Stuarts Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/stuartwoodphoto/Keep in touch with Talking Shot Podcast updates and new episodes by subscribing to our Podcast on your favourite Podcast App. We'd love to hear your suggestions or wishes for future guests.Website: http://www.talkingshot.co.ukTwitter: @talkingshotpodInstagram: @talkingshotFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/talkingshot/Our guests views are their own, and may not be those of the Talking Shot team.Recommended Podcasts:He Shoots He DrawsMastering Portrait PhotographyPPN - Photography Podcast NetworkRecommended by The British Institute of Professional Photographers.

BBC One's crime/mystery/drama starring James Nesbitt has received a lot of attention since its huge twist in episode 2.  On Today's Episode we look as the ramifications of these events play out in episode 3. Though we get a lot of answers, there is still enough mystery to speculate what startling revelations may be around the corner in episode 4. We also bring up some facts about the shows history and whereabouts. Spoilers abound! 

  Ant and Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway is back this weekend and the lads have said they would love to see Roy Keane enter the jungle for I'm a Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here. Can you imagine a hungry Roy Keane?  For Maria's Telly, Producer Maria Devereux joined Dermot and Dave to fill us in on what's on the box this weekend including a new BBC crime series staring James Nesbitt and Charlene McKenna. You can listen to the full chat below:  [audio mp3="https://media.radiocms.net/uploads/2021/02/19132127/MariasTelly_1902.mp3"][/audio]

Dame Sarah Connolly sings the role of the goddess Fricka in the Royal Opera House's production of Wagner's The Ring Cycle, currently being broadcast on BBC Radio 3. She discusses the challenge of performing this 15 hour operatic epic. Chris Brandon on writing the new BBC crime drama series Bloodlands - which stars James Nesbitt as a detective - is exec produced by Jed Mercurio (Line of Duty and Bodyguard), and which draws on Brandon's own upbringing in Northern Ireland. Visual artist Jessie Brennan presents our latest #FrontRowGetCreative challenge: today it's "blind drawing", which invites us to take a more intimate view of a person or object. You'll need the help of someone you're bubbling with, or you could draw a pet or object. We pay tribute to the artist Victor Ambrus, who has died at the age of 85. A refugee from Hungary, Ambrus became known for his illustrations of children's books - folktales, history and animal stories - and for his appearances on the TV show Time Team. His powerful images of battles were influenced by his own experience of the Hungarian Uprising. Presenter: Samira Ahmed Producer: Oliver Jones

New Northern Ireland crime fiction (part 1) with authors Simon Maltman & James Murphy, & bookseller & publisher David Torrans: They discuss with We’d Like A Word presenters Paul Waters and Stevyn Colgan, financial support for authors, whether publisher (& reader) appetite for Northern Ireland crime fiction has dried up (Paul hopes not!), and keeping a bookshop and publisher going during Covid. Simon Maltman's latest novel is Witness. He's also the author of The Mark, Sidewinder, Bongo Fury & more. He plays guitar, he's from Bangor and leads crime fiction tours of Belfast. James Murphy, from Belfast, is a former headteacher and author of the Terror trilogy - The Rise of Terror, The Terror Within & Dark Light (yes, we tease James for that third title). James also teaches crime writing, is an organiser of the Northern Ireland Festival of Writing, and presents the podcast, A Life of Crime (Writing) with James Murphy. The legendary David Torrans owns the legendary No Alibi's crime and mystery bookshop on Belfast's Botanic Avenue. He also runs the No Alibis Press publisher, (Emma Warnock is the editor). He's been a magnet and hub for local and international authors, and is one of the organisers of Noireland, the Northern Ireland International Crime Fiction Festival. And David and his shop have been immortalised in fiction (Mystery Man by Colin Bateman) - an uncannily accurate depiction of the real man. (David denies it. But just look at him and draw your own conclusions.) We also have a love in for the Northern Ireland Arts Council and author Gerard Brennan, whose latest book is called Shot. We hear about the next book coming from No Alibis Press - it's called Seed, by Joanna Walsh. And we talk about authors Val McDermid, Adrian McKinty, Colin Bateman, Steve Cavanagh, Kelly Creighton, Sharon Dempsey, Stuart Neville, Maurice Leitch, Brian McGilloway, Vigdis Hjorth & Emily St John Mandell. Liam Neeson and James Nesbitt pop in the conversation. Paul threatens to replace Stevyn as co-presenter with You Tube countryside guru Dick Leviathan. There's a lot of chuckling and quite a bit of giggling. This episode was supported by the We'd Like A Word advisory panel: Gerry Lockdown, Barry Murderer, Trevor Torture, Maurice Fear & Seamus Panic. Thanks guys. We'd Like A Word is a podcast and radio show from authors Paul Waters and Stevyn Colgan. We talk with writers, readers, editors, agents, celebrities, talkers, poets, publishers, booksellers, audiobook creators about books - fiction and non-fiction. We go out on various radio and podcast platforms. Our website is www.wedlikeaword.com - which is where you'll find information about Paul and Steve and our guests. We're also on Twitter @wedlikeaword and Facebook @wedlikeaword and our email is wedlikeaword@gmail.com - and yes, we are slightly embarrassed by the missing apostrophes. We like to hear from you - your questions, thoughts, ideas, guest or book suggestions. Perhaps you'd like to come on We'd Like A Word in person, to chat, review, meet writers or read out passages from books. . .

The Oscar & Turner Prize winning director, Steve McQueen will take part in this year's Virgin Media Dublin International Film Festival, Small Axe, reflecting the Black British experience from the late 1960s - 1980s, a new book, Off Back of a Truck is for fans of the Sopranos, Bloodlands is a new detective drama set in Belfast with James Nesbitt

New Northern Ireland crime fiction (part 2) with authors Simon Maltman & James Murphy, & bookseller & publisher David Torrans: They discuss with We’d Like A Word presenters Paul Waters and Stevyn Colgan, financial support for authors, whether publisher (& reader) appetite for Northern Ireland crime fiction has dried up (Paul hopes not!), and keeping a bookshop and publisher going during Covid. Simon Maltman's latest novel is Witness. He's also the author of The Mark, Sidewinder, Bongo Fury & more. He plays guitar, he's from Bangor and leads crime fiction tours of Belfast. James Murphy, from Belfast, is a former headteacher and author of the Terror trilogy - The Rise of Terror, The Terror Within & Dark Light (yes, we tease James for that third title). James also teaches crime writing, is an organiser of the Northern Ireland Festival of Writing, and presents the podcast, A Life of Crime (Writing) with James Murphy. The legendary David Torrans owns the legendary No Alibi's crime and mystery bookshop on Belfast's Botanic Avenue. He also runs the No Alibis Press publisher, (Emma Warnock is the editor). He's been a magnet and hub for local and international authors, and is one of the organisers of Noireland, the Northern Ireland International Crime Fiction Festival. And David and his shop have been immortalised in fiction (Mystery Man by Colin Bateman) - an uncannily accurate depiction of the real man. (David denies it. But just look at him and draw your own conclusions.) We also have a love in for the Northern Ireland Arts Council and author Gerard Brennan, whose latest book is called Shot. We hear about the next book coming from No Alibis Press - it's called Seed, by Joanna Walsh. And we talk about authors Val McDermid, Adrian McKinty, Colin Bateman, Steve Cavanagh, Kelly Creighton, Sharon Dempsey, Stuart Neville, Maurice Leitch, Brian McGilloway, Vigdis Hjorth & Emily St John Mandell. Liam Neeson and James Nesbitt pop in the conversation. Paul threatens to replace Stevyn as co-presenter with You Tube countryside guru Dick Leviathan. There's a lot of chuckling and quite a bit of giggling. This episode was supported by the We'd Like A Word advisory panel: Gerry Lockdown, Barry Murderer, Trevor Torture, Maurice Fear & Seamus Panic. Thanks guys. We'd Like A Word is a podcast and radio show from authors Paul Waters and Stevyn Colgan. We talk with writers, readers, editors, agents, celebrities, talkers, poets, publishers, booksellers, audiobook creators about books - fiction and non-fiction. We go out on various radio and podcast platforms. Our website is www.wedlikeaword.com - which is where you'll find information about Paul and Steve and our guests. We're also on Twitter @wedlikeaword and Facebook @wedlikeaword and our email is wedlikeaword@gmail.com - and yes, we are slightly embarrassed by the missing apostrophes. We like to hear from you - your questions, thoughts, ideas, guest or book suggestions. Perhaps you'd like to come on We'd Like A Word in person, to chat, review, meet writers or read out passages from books. . .

New Northern Ireland crime fiction (part 3) with authors Simon Maltman & James Murphy, & bookseller & publisher David Torrans: They discuss with We’d Like A Word presenters Paul Waters and Stevyn Colgan, financial support for authors, whether publisher (& reader) appetite for Northern Ireland crime fiction has dried up (Paul hopes not!), and keeping a bookshop and publisher going during Covid. Simon Maltman's latest novel is Witness. He's also the author of The Mark, Sidewinder, Bongo Fury & more. He plays guitar, he's from Bangor and leads crime fiction tours of Belfast. James Murphy, from Belfast, is a former headteacher and author of the Terror trilogy - The Rise of Terror, The Terror Within & Dark Light (yes, we tease James for that third title). James also teaches crime writing, is an organiser of the Northern Ireland Festival of Writing, and presents the podcast, A Life of Crime (Writing) with James Murphy. The legendary David Torrans owns the legendary No Alibi's crime and mystery bookshop on Belfast's Botanic Avenue. He also runs the No Alibis Press publisher, (Emma Warnock is the editor). He's been a magnet and hub for local and international authors, and is one of the organisers of Noireland, the Northern Ireland International Crime Fiction Festival. And David and his shop have been immortalised in fiction (Mystery Man by Colin Bateman) - an uncannily accurate depiction of the real man. (David denies it. But just look at him and draw your own conclusions.) We also have a love in for the Northern Ireland Arts Council and author Gerard Brennan, whose latest book is called Shot. We hear about the next book coming from No Alibis Press - it's called Seed, by Joanna Walsh. And we talk about authors Val McDermid, Adrian McKinty, Colin Bateman, Steve Cavanagh, Kelly Creighton, Sharon Dempsey, Stuart Neville, Maurice Leitch, Brian McGilloway, Vigdis Hjorth & Emily St John Mandell. Liam Neeson and James Nesbitt pop in the conversation. Paul threatens to replace Stevyn as co-presenter with You Tube countryside guru Dick Leviathan. There's a lot of chuckling and quite a bit of giggling. This episode was supported by the We'd Like A Word advisory panel: Gerry Lockdown, Barry Murderer, Trevor Torture, Maurice Fear & Seamus Panic. Thanks guys. We'd Like A Word is a podcast and radio show from authors Paul Waters and Stevyn Colgan. We talk with writers, readers, editors, agents, celebrities, talkers, poets, publishers, booksellers, audiobook creators about books - fiction and non-fiction. We go out on various radio and podcast platforms. Our website is www.wedlikeaword.com - which is where you'll find information about Paul and Steve and our guests. We're also on Twitter @wedlikeaword and Facebook @wedlikeaword and our email is wedlikeaword@gmail.com - and yes, we are slightly embarrassed by the missing apostrophes. We like to hear from you - your questions, thoughts, ideas, guest or book suggestions. Perhaps you'd like to come on We'd Like A Word in person, to chat, review, meet writers or read out passages from books. . .

Finger-wagging abounds on this week's show as we manage to fall into an argument/therapy-session over why each of us are the way we are with regard to telly viewing habits, and why James has never watched a documentary series all the way through. We also find the time to watch the new Jed Mercurio-produced James Nesbitt thriller, Bloodlands, immerse ourselves in the batshit world of Netflix's Behind Her Eyes, and finally give For All Mankind a proper chance when we get mooned by that show's second season.

Tales from Rat City presents the second instalment in the story of notorious Australian bushranger; Captain Moonlight. Join us, as our actors bring to life the tale of his escape from the Ballarat Gaol, his second trial for the Egerton bank robbery, and the beginning of his famous relationship with James Nesbitt. Research by David […]

Well, after talking about it for the past few months, we're delighted to bring you our first full length episode, hosted by award winning comedians Rachel Creeger and Philip Simon, and produced by Russell Balkind. This week's guests are comedy writer Ivor Baddiel and actress Debbie Chazen. Ivor Baddiel: @IvorBaddielIvor writes extensively for television and includes amongst the glittering array of celebrities who have employed him the likes of Stephen Fry, Graham Norton, Joan Rivers, Dermot O' Leary, James Nesbitt, Claudia Winkleman, Bruce Forsyth, Ant and Dec, Julian Clary, Ricky Tomlinson, Johnny Vaughn, Dara O'Briain and Danny Wallace. (He could go on, but feels the point is made, whatever that point might be). He is the author of 14 books ranging from those for the youngest reader (Cock-A-Doodle-Quack-Quack, published by David Fickling Books) to those for the slightly older reader (Ultimate Football published by Dorling Kindersley, Mystical Magic published by Scholastic) to those for the more mature reader (Not The Highway Code published by Wiedenfeld and Nicolson, Bottle published by Mainstream). Debbie Chazen: @DebbieChazenwww.debbiechazen.comOlivier Award nominated actress Debbie Chazen has become a familiar face on stage and screen, with roles in The Smoking Room, TittyBangBang and Coronation Street. She studied at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA), where she won both the Patricia Lawrence Scholarship and the Laurence Olivier Bursary, awarded by the Society of London Theatre. ​In 2009, while appearing on stage in Calendar Girls, Debbie was diagnosed with breast cancer. She wrote a blog about her experiences - Making the Breast of Things - which was published by The Independent magazine. --------------------------------------------------------------------- So those are our guests. Follow them on social media, follow US on social media and don't forget to let us know what you think about the show. Facebook: @JewTalkinTwitter: @JewTalkinInstagram: @JewTalkin *This episode was recorded under lockdown conditions. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The eminent writer of The Horse Whisperer, Nicholas Evans, shares animated stories of his childhood with the television and movie star James Nesbitt. The episode includes rare footage from both contributors, bringing their stories to life. The pair’s similarities come to light during the conversation as they share the challenges of dealing with success and the consequent strains on their marriages.

Podcast: Cyber Senate PodcastEpisode: Industry 4.0: Cyber Securing Legacy Systems across the BusinessEpisode pub date: 2019-08-01Cyber Senate discusses Industry 4.0: Cyber Securing Legacy Systems across the Business with Andrew Kling, Director Cybersecurity and Software Practices, Schneider Electric. Andrew has been one of our guest speakers on our Industrial Control Cybersecurity USA conference for several years and brings a wealth of information to our community of subject matter experts. In this podcast, Cyber Senate and Andrew Kling dive deeper into the new ISA Global Strategic Alliance and what the means for the industry, supply chain and IoT cybersecurity, the transfer of risk across global businesses and how our perception and culture are changing to mitigate evolving cyber threats. The podcast and artwork embedded on this page are from James Nesbitt, which is the property of its owner and not affiliated with or endorsed by Listen Notes, Inc.

This week on the show we were sharing the studio with actors, cooks, impressionists and entrepreneurs and loads of great chat.Mary Berry put the breakfast team through their paces in the kitchen.Alistair McGowan told us about his new show of music and voices.James Nesbitt forgot how old he was and Keeley Hawes looked forward to so many things we can see her in this year.All that and much more from the busiest breakfast show on the radio. Enjoy!You can catch Chris and the team live weekdays 6:30am-10am on Virgin Radio UK and on Sundays from 10am.Be sure to subscribe to the podcast every week to hear the highlights. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In our winner episode we head behind the scenes at Southbank Centre for the shortlist event. Joe Haddow catches up with event host Damian Barr and shortlisted author Rachel Kushner in the green room. We then head to Guildhall for the winner announcement and Joe speaks to Esi Edugyan as well as James Nesbitt and Gyles Brandreth. Finally, we speak with this year's winner Anna Burns about how she's feeling having just won the prize for her novel Milkman.

Having garnered feedback as to which Hollywood actors the podcast community would be uncomfortable with The Brothers Wilson tackling, this episode sees our hosts cover the people's choice from the previous Tomlinson awards: the decidedly unproblematic Tom Cruise! Always mindful of the podcast's legal budget, this episode covers the respectable Michael Mann crime thriller Collateral; the film Ian forgets he's reviewing by the end in Top Gun; and the film for which Pandy reveals far too much about himself in the quest for the perfect review, which is Eyes Wide Shut. Also on the docket is a frankly shocking Harvey Keitel impression, thoughts on James Nesbitt's film career, inspirations for Wilson baby names, and the fundamental debate as to whether Stanley Kubrick is, in fact, rubbish. Finally, our hosts put up the 2019 future of the podcast to a vote. What say you, listeners?

Having garnered feedback as to which Hollywood actors the podcast community would be uncomfortable with The Brothers Wilson tackling, this episode sees our hosts cover the people's choice from the previous Tomlinson awards: the decidedly unproblematic Tom Cruise! Always mindful of the podcast's legal budget, this episode covers the respectable Michael Mann crime thriller Collateral; the film Ian forgets he's reviewing by the end in Top Gun; and the film for which Pandy reveals far too much about himself in the quest for the perfect review, which is Eyes Wide Shut. Also on the docket is a frankly shocking Harvey Keitel impression, thoughts on James Nesbitt's film career, inspirations for Wilson baby names, and the fundamental debate as to whether Stanley Kubrick is, in fact, rubbish. Finally, our hosts put up the 2019 future of the podcast to a vote. What say you, listeners?

Having garnered feedback as to which Hollywood actors the podcast community would be uncomfortable with The Brothers Wilson tackling, this episode sees our hosts cover the people's choice from the previous Tomlinson awards: the decidedly unproblematic Tom Cruise! Always mindful of the podcast's legal budget, this episode covers the respectable Michael Mann crime thriller Collateral; the film Ian forgets he's reviewing by the end in Top Gun; and the film for which Pandy reveals far too much about himself in the quest for the perfect review, which is Eyes Wide Shut. Also on the docket is a frankly shocking Harvey Keitel impression, thoughts on James Nesbitt's film career, inspirations for Wilson baby names, and the fundamental debate as to whether Stanley Kubrick is, in fact, rubbish. Finally, our hosts put up the 2019 future of the podcast to a vote. What say you, listeners?

Having garnered feedback as to which Hollywood actors the podcast community would be uncomfortable with The Brothers Wilson tackling, this episode sees our hosts cover the people's choice from the previous Tomlinson awards: the decidedly unproblematic Tom Cruise! Always mindful of the podcast's legal budget, this episode covers the respectable Michael Mann crime thriller Collateral; the film Ian forgets he's reviewing by the end in Top Gun; and the film for which Pandy reveals far too much about himself in the quest for the perfect review, which is Eyes Wide Shut. Also on the docket is a frankly shocking Harvey Keitel impression, thoughts on James Nesbitt's film career, inspirations for Wilson baby names, and the fundamental debate as to whether Stanley Kubrick is, in fact, rubbish. Finally, our hosts put up the 2019 future of the podcast to a vote. What say you, listeners?

Director Danny Boyle (Steve Jobs, Slumdog Millionaire) has said his inspiration for Millions, the only PG rated film in the filmmaker's oeuvre, was to take a complete left turn from his previous film, the violent infection thriller 28 Days Later, and challenge himself to paint with a different tonal brush.  Essentially a fantasy for children with real adult themes at the center, Millions stars the impressive kid actors Alex Etel and Lewis Owen McGibbon as brothers Damien and Anthony and James Nesbitt and Daisy Donovan as the adults in their lives. Besides the heart tugging feature, Dan and Vicky catch us up on their recent viewing.  For Vicky that included a trip to NY's finest museums, the films Ladybird, Landline, The Shape of Water, and Three Billboards Outside Ebbing Missouri, and TV shows The Alienist, Black Lightning, and Mosaic.  Dan has thoughts on Phantom Thread, The Commuter, 1942's Sullivan's Travels, 47 Meters Down, and his favorite recent find,  1971's The Night Visitor. And hear about the strange reason one of Dan's shows was canceled and how Vicky spent her birthday! Our money's on your enjoyment of Hot Date 64: Millions! Please listen  and leave us some feedback.   

Plenty of interviews this week with the likes of music sensations Beck, Actor and friend James Nesbitt and the hilarious Joe Lycett! There's a classic album from Travis, and of course some brilliant stories! Tune in LIVE every weeknight from 7pm-10pm to hear the Evening Show on Radio X.

Part two of our first full length episode. Part one is also out now, so listen to that first. In this episode, we discuss the life of the Australian bushranger Captain Moonlite (1845-1880). Starting as a respected man of the church, he is convicted of bank robbery, meets the love of his life, James Nesbitt, and breaks out of prison, becoming one of Australia's most famous bushrangers. Transcript available here.

Part one of our first full length episode. In this episode, we discuss the life of the Australian bushranger Captain Moonlite (1845-1880). Starting as a respected man of the church, he is convicted of bank robbery, meets the love of his life, James Nesbitt, and breaks out of prison, becoming one of Australia's most famous bushrangers. Part two is also out now. Transcript available here.  

The big names keep on rolling in. It's James Nesbitt on the phone

País Reino Unido Director Woody Allen Guión Woody Allen Música Varios Fotografía Remi Adefarasin Reparto Woody Allen, Scarlett Johansson, Hugh Jackman, James Nesbitt, Ian McShane, Romola Garai, Kevin McNally Sinopsis Sondra Pransky (Scarlett Johansson), una estudiante americana de periodismo, se encuentra en Gran Bretaña visitando a unos amigos. Durante su estancia en Londres, acude a un espectáculo de magia, donde un ilusionista (Woody Allen) la invita a subir al escenario para hacerla desaparecer. Mientras espera que el mago ponga en práctica su truco, recibe la visita del fantasma de un prestigioso periodista muerto (Ian McShane), que ha venido desde el Más Allá para servirle en bandeja la exclusiva del año. El espíritu afirma que Peter Lyman (Hugh Jackman), el rico y atractivo hijo de un conocido aristócrata británico, es en realidad el famoso asesino en serie conocido como "el asesino del tarot".

Ricky Gervais has written, directed and stars in the feature-length film Special Correspondents for Netflix. Kirsty talks to the comedian about celebrity, David Brent and returning to stand-up.The Secret is a new ITV drama set in Northern Ireland starring James Nesbitt. It tells the true story of a couple who embark on an affair and then plot to murder their spouses. Jenny McCartney reviews.Sir Ian McKellen has called for the National Theatre to have a resident company of actors, and the Liverpool Everyman has plans to trial one. Theatre writer and critic Lyn Gardner considers whether the old rep model of theatre can be resurrected.As The Hallé prepares for its Dvorák Festival, the orchestra's conductor Sir Mark Elder discusses his affinity for the music of the Czech composer.Presenter Kirsty Lang Producer Jerome Weatherald.

With Aasmah Mir and the Rev Richard Coles James Nesbitt talks about going back to his childhood home to play Colin Howell in real life drama The Secret, the return of Cold Feet and his Shakespearean roles. Edward Wilson-Lee has just published the book Shakespeare in Swahililand, he talks about growing up in Kenya and the bard's legacy in parts of Africa. Composer and musician William Lyons will be bringing Shakespearean music to life- bringing the shawm, bass dulcian, recorder and renaissance flute and bagpipes to play live in the studio. Listener Paul Kynaston is Assistant Head Teacher at Malvern Primary School in Liverpool. He invited JP Devlin to meet the schoolchildren in the drama club to hear what they think about Shakespeare. And offering a distinctive celebration of Shakespeare from Stratford-upon-Avon, JP Devlin will be hearing listener stories about their Shakespearean triumphs and tragedies, and talking to a Codpiece expert Victoria Bartels. She'll be explaining why this particular pouch was de rigueur in the 15th and 16th centuries and why it went out of fashion. Actor Kingsley Glover takes centre stage to be our codpiece model. BBC 6 Music breakfast presenter Shaun Keaveny shares his Inheritance Tracks: The Isley Brothers, This Old Heart of Mine and Purple Rain by Prince. The Secret staring James Nesbitt begins on April 29 on ITV at 9pm. Shakespeare in Swahililand is out now. Producer: Claire Bartleet Editor: Karen Dalziel.

Elton John tells John Wilson about returning to his rock roots and the joy of the school run.Front Row launches an appeal to track down lost public art works.Lady Antonia Fraser pays tribute to her mentor, Lord Weidenfeld, who's died at the age of 96.Nicholas Searle discusses his debut novel, The Good Liar, a story of a conman in his 80s who hopes to pull off one last job when he meets a woman through a dating website.Comic book writer Kieron Gillen gives his take on Sky One's new superhero drama Lucky Man, based on an idea by Stan Lee and starring James Nesbitt.Producer: Dixi Stewart.

País Reino Unido Director Woody Allen Guión Woody Allen Música Varios FotografíaRemi Adefarasin Reparto Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Scarlett Johansson, Emily Mortimer, Matthew Goode, Brian Cox, Penelope Wilton, Alexander Armstrong, Ewen Bremner, James Nesbitt, John Fortune, Rupert Penry-Jones Sinopsis Chris Wilton (Jonathan Rhys Meyers) es un ambicioso y joven profesor de tenis con escasos recursos económicos. Gracias a su amistad con Tom Hewett (Mattew Goode), consigue entrar en la alta sociedad londinense y enamorar a su hermana Chloe (Emily Mortimer). Tom, por su parte, sale con Nola Rice (Johansson), una atractiva americana, de la que Chris se encapricha nada más verla. El azar, la pasión y, sobre todo, la ambición llevarán a Chris a cometer acciones que determinarán su vida y la de los demás para siempre.

Título original The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies Año 2014 Duración 144 min. País Estados Unidos Director Peter Jackson Guión Philippa Boyens, Peter Jackson, Fran Walsh, Guillermo del Toro (Novela: J.R.R. Tolkien) Música Howard Shore Fotografía Andrew Lesnie Reparto Martin Freeman, Ian McKellen, Richard Armitage, Luke Evans, Orlando Bloom, Aidan Turner, Evangeline Lilly, Lee Pace, Ryan Gage, Ken Stott, Graham McTavish, James Nesbitt, Jed Brophy, Stephen Hunter, John Callen, Adam Brown, Dean O'Gorman, William Kircher, Peter Hambleton, Mark Hadlow, Cate Blanchett, Hugo Weaving, Billy Connolly, Christopher Lee, Stephen Fry, Ian Holm, Sylvester McCoy, Manu Bennett Productora MGM / New Line Cinema / WingNut Films Género Fantástico. Aventuras. Acción | Fantasía medieval. Espada y brujería. Secuela. 3-D Web oficial http://www.thehobbitblog.com/ Sinopsis Después de haber recuperado el reino del Dragón Smaug en la montaña, la Compañía ha desencadenado, sin querer, una potencia maligna. Un Smaug enfurecido vuela hacia la Ciudad del Lago para acabar con cualquier resto de vida. Obsesionado con las enormes riquezas en su poder, el rey enano Thorin se vuelve codicioso, mientras Bilbo intenta hacerle entrar en razón haciendo algo desesperado y peligroso. Pero hay aún mayores peligros por delante. Sin la ayuda del mago Gandalf, su gran enemigo Sauron ha enviado legiones de orcos hacia la Montaña Solitaria en un ataque épico. Cuando la oscuridad se cierna sobre ellos, las razas de los Enanos, Elfos y Hombres deberán decidir si unirse o ser destruidos. Bilbo se encontrará así en la batalla épica de los Cinco Ejércitos, donde el futuro de la Tierra Media está en juego.

Título original Scoop Año 2006 Duración 91 min. País Reino Unido Reino Unido Director Woody Allen Guión Woody Allen Música Varios Fotografía Remi Adefarasin Reparto Woody Allen, Scarlett Johansson, Hugh Jackman, James Nesbitt, Ian McShane, Romola Garai, Kevin McNally Productora Coproducción GB-USA; BBC Films / Focus Features / Ingenious Film Partners Género Comedia. Romance | Comedia romántica. Magia Web oficial http://www.scoopmovie.net/ Sinopsis Sondra Pransky (Scarlett Johansson), una estudiante americana de periodismo, se encuentra en Gran Bretaña visitando a unos amigos. Durante su estancia en Londres, acude a un espectáculo de magia, donde un ilusionista (Woody Allen) la invita a subir al escenario para hacerla desaparecer. Mientras espera que el mago ponga en práctica su truco, recibe la visita del fantasma de un prestigioso periodista muerto (Ian McShane), que ha venido desde el Más Allá para servirle en bandeja la exclusiva del año. El espíritu afirma que Peter Lyman (Hugh Jackman), el rico y atractivo hijo de un conocido aristócrata británico, es en realidad el famoso asesino en serie conocido como "el asesino del tarot".

Título original The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug (The Hobbit 2) Año 2013 Duración 160 min. País Estados Unidos Estados Unidos Director Peter Jackson Guión Philippa Boyens, Peter Jackson, Fran Walsh, Guillermo del Toro (Novela: J.R.R. Tolkien) Música Howard Shore Fotografía Andrew Lesnie Reparto Martin Freeman, Richard Armitage, Ian McKellen, Aidan Turner, Luke Evans, Evangeline Lilly, Ken Stott, Orlando Bloom, Graham McTavish, James Nesbitt, Jed Brophy, Stephen Hunter, Ken Stott, John Callen, Adam Brown, Dean O'Gorman, William Kircher, Peter Hambleton, Mark Hadlow, Lee Pace, Ryan Gage, Stephen Fry, Mikael Persbrandt, Sylvester McCoy, Manu Bennett Productora Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) / New Line Cinema / WingNut Films Género Fantástico. Aventuras. Acción | Espada y brujería. Dragones. Secuela. 3-D Web oficial http://www.thehobbit.com/ Sinopsis "El Hobbit: La Desolación de Smaug" continua la aventura de Bilbo Bolsón en su viaje con el mago Gandalf y trece enanos liderados por Thorin Escudo de Roble en una búsqueda épica para reclamar el reino enano de Erebor. En su camino toparán con multitud de peligros y harán frente al temible dragón Smaug.

The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey Año 2012 Duración 170 min. País Estados Unidos Estados Unidos Director Peter Jackson Guión Fran Walsh, Philippa Boyens, Peter Jackson, Guillermo del Toro (Novela: J.R.R. Tolkien) Música Howard Shore Fotografía Andrew Lesnie Reparto Martin Freeman, Ian McKellen, Richard Armitage, Ken Stott, Aidan Turner, James Nesbitt, Graham McTavish, Dean O'Gorman, Peter Hambleton, Jed Brophy, Stephen Hunter, John Callen, Adam Brown, William Kircher, Mark Hadlow, Sylvester McCoy, Andy Serkis, Hugo Weaving, Cate Blanchett, Christopher Lee, Ian Holm, Barry Humphries, Manu Bennett, Elijah Wood, Bret McKenzie Productora Co-producción USA-Nueva Zelanda; Warner Bros. Pictures / MGM / New Line Cinema / WingNut Films Género Fantástico. Aventuras. Acción | Precuela. Espada y brujería. Dragones. 3-D Web oficial http://wwws.warnerbros.es/thehobbitpart1/index.html Sinopsis Precuela de la trilogía "El Señor de los Anillos", obra de J.R.R. Tolkien. En compañía del mago Gandalf y de trece enanos, el hobbit Bilbo Bolsón emprende un viaje a través del país de los elfos y los bosques de los trolls, desde las mazmorras de los orcos hasta la Montaña Solitaria, donde el dragón Smaug esconde el tesoro de los Enanos. Finalmente, en las profundidades de la Tierra, encuentra el Anillo Único, hipnótico objeto que será posteriormente causa de tantas sangrientas batallas en la Tierra Media.

Guerreiros, em guarda! Nesta nova missão, Marcos Moreira (@marvincosmo), Rafael Motta (@RalfMotta) e Fábio Moreira (@facosmo) vão acompanhar a viagem final pela Terra Média! Um último adeus ao mundo criado pelo Senhor J. R. R. Tolkien, e trazido para as telas do cinema por Peter Jackson! Vocês vão se unir a nós, uma última vez?

Babylon, a new series from the creators of Peep Show, returns for a series after appearing on Channel 4 as a pilot. Brit Marling and James Nesbitt star in this fly on the wall satire about the police. Documentary film maker Roger Graef reviews. Poet Wendy Cope discusses her new book, Life, Love and the Archers, a collection of her prose which includes reviews, essays and recollections from her childhood. We get a rare glimpse of artistic life in North Korea at an exhibition inside the country's secluded London embassy. And Samira takes part in a new immersive theatre experience from the National Theatre of Wales by attempting to cross the border from England.

Grayson Perry's new exhibition at London's National Portrait Gallery is called "Who Are You". Through pots and paintings, a hijab and tapestry it explores the nature of identity. Brad Pitt's latest film Fury follows a tank crew towards the end of WW2, when a rooky soldier joins the grizzled old conflict-hardened team in the hell of war. London's Young Vic Theatre plays host to Dance Umbrella 2014. We'll be reviewing Harlem Dream - a work by young British choreographer Ivan Blackstock in which The Harlem Renaissance collides with hip hop. Norwegian writer Per Petterson's 2003 novel Out Stealing Horses won critical acclaim. His newest 'I Refuse' has been hailed as a masterpiece in Norway - what will our panel make of the newly published English translation? And every parent's nightmare - a child disappears on a family holiday - is the plot of BBC1's new drama The Missing, which stars James Nesbitt. Tom Sutcliffe's guests are Blake Morrison, Natalie Haynes and Judith Mackrell. The producer is Oliver Jones.

Hello again! Thanks to uber-fan Chike for using Subbable to commission us to do a custom podcast for the first two episodes of the BBC's Murphy's Law, series three! A gritty crime drama featuring James Nesbitt as Thomas Murphy, an undercover police officer involved in a series of investigations of the UK's underworld. If you like thick Irish accents, even thicker handlebar mustaches, and witticisms like, "you'd eat the balls of a skunk" and "a bird in hand leaves shite on the palm", you'll love Murphy's Law. What did Jim and A.Ron think? Find out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hello again! Thanks to uber-fan Chike for using Subbable to commission us to do a custom podcast for the first two episodes of the BBC's Murphy's Law, series three! A gritty crime drama featuring James Nesbitt as Thomas Murphy, an undercover police officer involved in a series of investigations of the UK's underworld. If you like thick Irish accents, even thicker handlebar mustaches, and witticisms like, "you'd eat the balls of a skunk" and "a bird in hand leaves shite on the palm", you'll love Murphy's Law. What did Jim and A.Ron think? Find out!   Join the discussion: Email | Forums Follow us: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook Leave Us A Review on Apple Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andy Serkis entrevista a Richard Armitage y James Nesbitt

It's time to figure out what went wrong. In this episode, Andrew and Monica spend half an hour analyzing The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey and discussing the things that work and the things that keep it from being great. How is it similar to The Fellowship of the Ring? Why are there so many references to the other films? And what's up with that Necromancer dude, anyway? Tune in to find out. SHOW NOTES: 0:22 - Intro and clip 3:58 - The opening 20 minutes. Why is Frodo here? 6:38 - Radagast, the High Council, The Necromancer 12:25 - Less menace, lower stakes, Azog 16:13 - Comparisons with The Fellowship of the Ring 19:54 - The visual effects: have they improved? 25:10 - The Ring's agency 26:50 - Bilbo's decision to spare Gollum, his overall arc 30:30 - Some final general thoughts 34:03 - Show close DON'T FORGET: You can contact the show by emailing cinemafix@filmgeekradio.com. Thanks for listening!

In this episode, Andrew and Monica give general spoiler-free thoughts on the first installment of Peter Jackson's Hobbit trilogy, The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey. Does it live up to the Lord of the Rings films? Is it worth seeing in 48fps? And just how good is Monica's Gollum impression? Tune in to find out. SHOW NOTES: 0:22 - Intro and clip 4:08 - General thoughts 17:00 - Show close DON'T FORGET: You can contact the show by emailing cinemafix@filmgeekradio.com. Thanks for listening!

Mark Hadlow spills the beans on Dori? More like spills a bean. A fun read none-the-less. Peter Jackson answers the first fan question on his Facebook page; confirms the While Council and Dol Goldur will feature in the films. Titles and release dates announced for the Hobbit films. New photos of Rivendell set en route to Hobbit studios. James Nesbitt says he makes a dashing Bofur. Great photos of Czech Tolkien fans re-enacting scenes from the Hobbit. Stephen Fry talks about his role as the Master of Laketown. GeekDad article asks The Hobbit: More Awesome Or More Aweful? We know where we stand on the subject. Elijah Wood excited to return to Middle-earth in October. Peter Jackson's jet lands in Queensland. One article says "nothing to see here, folks", another says "sure looks like they're here to film." A quick map search shows, to your hosts, that they're awfully close to the Long Lake! Take a look for yourself.No literary discussion this week in order to make room for our special guests, Father Roderick and Dave Kale of the Secrets Of The Hobbit podcast.Find us on Facebook at the Middle-earth Minutes Podcast page.Follow us on Twitter @middleearthminsDOWNLOAD | SUBSCRIBE | SUBSCRIBE IN ITUNES

Over the past decade, Ruairi O'Brien has worked as director or cinematographer on several short films, including Monitor, Hum, and his own films Hoor and Teeth. Teeth garnered awards in Galway, Ireland, and Brest, France.  Ruairi has worked as DP on UK television series including Murphy’s Law and Father & Son.  He has also shot a number of music videos for bands such as Placebo and We Are Scientists. One of Ruairi's more recent works of note as cinematographer is the gripping drama Five Minutes of Heaven, directed by Oliver Hirschbiegel of Downfall fame, and starring Liam Neeson and James Nesbitt.

Tales of strange goings on at the Beeb and Channel 4 with deliberate pubic placements being left in toilets. Who is Pubus Errectus, the creature that haunts the Colonel's dreams? What horrified June Whitfield in the canteen and what links Davina McCall, James Nesbitt, Noel Edmunds and the Krays twins?

Kirsty Young's castaway this week is James Nesbitt. He is one of our most popular and successful actors and his long list of credits includes Cold Feet, Bloody Sunday, Jekyll and Murphy's Law. In this warm and illuminating interview he recalls his childhood in County Antrim where he grew up in a close-knit, rural community. He was the only boy and the youngest of four children and, when he was told he was 'spoilt', says he always understood that it meant the same as 'loved'. His father was the headmaster of the local primary school and there was an expectation that his children would follow him to become teachers. But James was a keen actor and says it is only now, in his 40s, that he can look back clearly and see he always felt an affinity to being on the stage. The first role he was cast in was as the Artful Dodger in Oliver. It's a character, he jokes, that has stayed with him through many of the roles he has taken on since.[Taken from the original programme material for this archive edition of Desert Island Discs]Favourite track: Come Fly With Me by Frank Sinatra Book: Collected writings by James Lawton Luxury: A bottle of chilled Sancerre for every night.

Kirsty Young's castaway this week is James Nesbitt. He is one of our most popular and successful actors and his long list of credits includes Cold Feet, Bloody Sunday, Jekyll and Murphy's Law. In this warm and illuminating interview he recalls his childhood in County Antrim where he grew up in a close-knit, rural community. He was the only boy and the youngest of four children and, when he was told he was 'spoilt', says he always understood that it meant the same as 'loved'. His father was the headmaster of the local primary school and there was an expectation that his children would follow him to become teachers. But James was a keen actor and says it is only now, in his 40s, that he can look back clearly and see he always felt an affinity to being on the stage. The first role he was cast in was as the Artful Dodger in Oliver. It's a character, he jokes, that has stayed with him through many of the roles he has taken on since. [Taken from the original programme material for this archive edition of Desert Island Discs] Favourite track: Come Fly With Me by Frank Sinatra Book: Collected writings by James Lawton Luxury: A bottle of chilled Sancerre for every night.

Steven Moffat to be Doctor Who Lead Writer and Executive Producer Category: Wales; TV Drama; BBC One Date: 20.05.2008 Printable version BBC Wales and BBC Drama has announced that BAFTA and Hugo Award-winning writer Steven Moffat will succeed Russell T Davies as Lead Writer and Executive Producer of the fifth series of Doctor Who, which will broadcast on BBC One in 2010. Moffat has penned some of the series' most unforgettable and acclaimed episodes, including Blink, with its terrifying weeping angels, for which he was awarded the BAFTA Writer Award 2008 on Sunday 11 May. His previous work on Doctor Who includes The Girl In The Fireplace for series two, which earned him his second Hugo Award. His first was for the series one two-parter The Empty Child, which became famous for its terrifying refrain "Are you my mummy?" For the current series, Moffat has written Silence In The Library, a two-parter starring Alex Kingston which transmits on 31 May and 7 June 2008 on BBC One. Steven's career began with the landmark ITV children's drama Press Gang in 1989, for which he won his first Bafta. Coupling, the hugely popular and award-winning sitcom he created and wrote for BBC Two, began in 2000 and ran for four seasons. Jekyll, his six-part thriller starring James Nesbitt and Michelle Ryan, transmitted on BBC One last year. Steven will continue as one of the directors on the board of Hartswood Films which produced Coupling and Jekyll, where he is also working on his new comedy Adam & Eve with wife Sue Vertue. He has just delivered the screenplay for Tintin – the first instalment of the trilogy of films featuring the iconic Belgian comic-strip hero – to Steven Spielberg who will direct it for DreamWorks. Thomas Sangster and Andy Serkis will star. Steven Moffat says: "My entire career has been a Secret Plan to get this job. I applied before but I got knocked back 'cos the BBC wanted someone else. Also I was seven. "Anyway, I'm glad the BBC has finally seen the light, and it's a huge honour to be following Russell into the best - and the toughest - job in television. I say toughest 'cos Russell's at my window right now, pointing and laughing." Lead Writer and Executive Producer Russell T Davies says: "It's been a delight and an honour working with Steven, and I can't wait to see where his extraordinary imagination takes the Doctor. Best of all, I get to be a viewer again, watching on a Saturday night!" Jane Tranter, Controller, BBC Fiction, says: "Scripts and writers are at the heart of what BBC Drama is all about, and especially at the heart of Doctor Who. The past four series have been brilliantly helmed by the spectacularly talented Russell T Davies. "As Lead Writer and Executive Producer, he has overseen the creative direction and detail of the 21st century relaunch of Doctor Who and we are delighted to have his continued presence on the specials over the next 18 months. "But the challenge and excitement of the fifth series is now being handed to Steven Moffat. The Tardis couldn't be in safer hands. Steven's talents on both Doctor Who and beyond are well known. He is a writer of glittering brilliance, comedy and depth, with an extraordinary imagination and a unique voice. "Steven has a wonderful mix of being a committed Doctor Who fan and a true artist, and his plans for the next series are totally thrilling." The announcement follows the news that Piers Wenger will take over the role of Executive Producer from Julie Gardner on series five of Doctor Who. Piers Wenger says: "The challenge of taking Doctor Who to a new future is a huge and thrilling one and BBC Wales is blessed to have someone with Steven's extraordinary talent in charge. "His imagination and creativity have already given birth to some of the series' most unforgettable monsters though in this instance no-one need fear; time, space and the future of The Doctor are safe with him." Wenger and Moffat are already working closely together on the planning of the series. Menna Richards, Controller, BBC Wales, says: "BBC Wales is very proud of Doctor Who's phenomenal success. Steven Moffat is an extraordinary talent and we are very much looking forward to him joining the Doctor Who team." Series four has achieved some of the show's highest audience figures to date and forthcoming episodes feature a stellar line-up of guests including Lesley Sharp, Lindsey Coulson, Alex Kingston, Colin Salmon and Michael Brandon. Freema Agyeman and Billie Piper – The Doctor's two former companions – have also returned to assist The Doctor in series four. Doctor Who will return in 2009 with four specials, and the full-length fifth series is currently scheduled to be broadcast on BBC One in Spring 2010. SH