Podcasts about Panto

It's time for our annual review of the year, a look forward to next year and of course the Panto!...and the return of an old face! Produced by Ralph, Paul, Jen, John, Damien & Dustin

Katherine's Telling Everybody Everything about the family visit to Lapland UK and Fred's menacing threat to Father Christmas. (Are Men Okay!?) KATHERINE RYAN: FIRST BORN DAUGHTER - the new stand-up special is coming to Sky December. Have you seen TINSEL TOWN - the first Christmas Movie devoted to the wonderful camp world of PANTO!?! Katherine is the star of that film and it's also on Sky. She's really condensed the family's Christmas activity list this year and it turns out, she says 'SQUIRREL' wrong. Cher is marrying a younger man because 'all the men my own age are dead' and Jennifer Lawrence finally calls out Leonardo DiCaprio for his younger lady penchant. Plus your letters on vasectomy recovery, in-laws at Christmas and MORE CHEATING while pregnant. x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Panto, short for pantomime, has become a staple of British Christmas celebrations but surprisingly its origins are neither British or Christmassy. It has its roots in the ancient Roman festival of Saturnalia, which was celebrated in December and involved dressing up as the opposite gender, swapping roles, and having a lot of fun. The word ‘pantomime' comes from the Latin ‘pantomimus', which means ‘actor who plays every role'. The Romans also had a tradition of performing plays called mummia, which were based on stories from Egypt. How did panto come to Britain? What are some of the earliest examples of panto in Britain? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠What were the Most Shocking Moments of the Turner Prize?⁠ ⁠What's really in vegan meat substitutes?⁠ ⁠Which are the dirtiest parts of our bodies?⁠ A podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue. First Broadcast: 14/12/2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Johnny and the Thang Gang chat with Stoke (panto) legend Jonny Wilkes, hear about your Christmas logistics, and crown a winner in The Pet Town Quiz World Series 2025.Hear Johnny on Radio X every weekday at 4pm across the UK on digital radio, 104.9 FM in London, 97.7 FM in Manchester, on Global Player or via www.radiox.co.uk

On the festive edition of Devoncast: A Devon charity has received hundreds of thousands of pounds thanks to donations from comedian Ricky Gervais, providing a huge boost for its work supporting people across the county. Local cancer charity FORCE has shared its Christmas message, thanking supporters and reminding people that help is available throughout the festive period. It's panto season and there's plenty on offer this year, with Dick Whittington taking to the stage at Plymouth's Theatre Royal as families get ready for festive fun! And the south west's leading orchestra is getting into the seasonal spirit, combining the proms and traditional carol concerts in Exeter as the countdown to Christmas continues. Josh Tate presents this edition.

Our guest this week is the queen of Ballymun. Oh no she isn't! Oh yes she is! She's the Dame of the Panto and absolutely brilliant craic. It's the wonderful Dame Stuffy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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In this episode, Mark is thrilled to welcome Joachim Trier, whose beautiful film SENTIMENTAL VALUE is in UK cinemas boxing day, and Meera Syal, who talks to Mark about her favourite Christmas film ELF - and her role in TINSELTOWN, directing Kiefer Sutherland in a Christmas Panto. Enjoy!This episode is one half of the December 2025 MK3D, recorded live at the BFI Southbank on Monday 15 December. The next half of the show is podcast on 30 December and features Brett Goldstein, Imogen Poots and William Bridges talking about ALL OF YOU, and Tim Key and James Griffiths talking about THE BALLAD OF WALLIS ISLAND. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're unwrapping childhood Christmas memories and Gemma and Gorka's own Spanish and British traditions, which show how Christmas means different things depending on where you are from. We're salivating over chestnuts on the streets of Bilbao and breaking down British pantos, Disney on Ice, and whether adults only go to theatre shows to get drunk. AND our listener dilemma sparks a full-blown debate over the heating, mattress temperature and what 'warm' really means. Get in touch with us at lostintranslation@bauermedia.co.ukFollow us @lost.in.podcast!

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Paul Hawksbee was joined by Andy Jacobs for this afternoons podcast. Heavyweight boxer Dave Allen joined us to talk on AJ vs. Fury. Former England cricketer Matthew Hoggard spoke on Australia aiming for an Ashes whitewash. Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Few producers are as intrepid as Michael Harrison – steering hits like Evita, Hello, Dolly!, Starlight Express, Gypsy, Titanique and The Bodyguard. But one centrepiece of his producing portfolio is the Palladium pantomime – the crown jewel of the London panto season and renowned for its big sets, big laughs and big innuendo count (courtesy of one Julian Clary). Alex Wood heads to MHE towers to discuss ten years of panto back at the Palladium – and why Michael considers himself the worst usher to have ever worked at Edinburgh Playhouse Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Stephen Mulhern makes his podcast debut and he picks Alan to pop his cherry! Stephen blows Alan away with magic - but Alan's got a bone to pick about the Royal Variety Show. From Princess Diana stories and wild Amazon adventures to The Accidental Tourist and his food fears, this episode is packed with laughs, surprises, and a seriously impressive card trick. Plus you don't want to miss Stephen's awkward celebrity encounters!  00:00 Intro 00:15 Stephen's first ever podcast — and what a debut!  00:45 Magic for Princess Diana? Yep, Stephen's done that.  02:41 Nest eggs signed by Diana & the Harry Potter cast? Yes please.  04:20 Alan calls out Stephen for not levitating him at the Royal Variety Show!  05:36 Food fears, acting gigs & more quirky confessions.  08:00 Stephen's Amazon adventure and the blinking spider.  10:30 Sushi and curry? Stephen's never tried either!  11:35 Fear of water without a clear bottom — that's Stephen.  12:00 Alan's seaweed-shark scare — classic!  15:50 Stephen's love for Brighton and the Weigh to Go story. 18:11 Stephen's seen Alan in Panto — the Traitors talk heats up!  20:21 Meeting Ron Howard and trying (and failing) to meet Charlie Sheen.  24:02 Alan's neighbour thinks he's aloof — awkward!  30:21 Magic mishaps in Vegas and Stephen's Magic Circle exit.  34:15 Stephen's stunning card trick on Alan — wow!  37:24 Quickfire round & descent.  #LifesABeach #StephenMulhern #AlanCarr #MagicMoments #PodcastDebut #RoyalVariety #ComedyGold #lifesabeachpodcast #alancarr #chattyman #travelpodcast #comedypodcast #magictricks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Look UK are heading to an accessible Panto this Saturday to get in the festive spirit.  Amelia spoke to Elin Williams about what they're looking forward to most. Learn more about Look UK on their website - LOOK – Supporting Visually Impaired Young People to Thrive

Irish country music star and fairy godmother Cliona Hagan talks to Live 95's Tara Byrne about UHL's Christmas panto, Cinderella. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Max Rushden was joined by Charlie Baker for this afternoons podcast. We had celebrity chef Rustie Lee join us talking all things Christmas Dinner and panto. Former world champion Keith Deller previewed the world championship darts and we had a Birthday spread. Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

recorded at the beautiful Blackpool Grand Theatre. We have all usual fun, and our joined by some of the cast from this years spectacular panto

Panto season hits PMQs, with Badenoch calling Starmer a “caretaker PM,” Starmer accusing her of job-saving panic, and Lindsay Hoyle asking MPs to stop the pantomime auditions.Hugo Rifkind is joined by Patrick Maguire and Andrew Hunter Murray to unpack the exchanges in the House Of Commons. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's Panto season and to tell us all about the best pantos up and down the country, is the Ballymun queen Dame Stuffy who has joined Ciara and Shane in studio.

It's Panto season and to tell us all about the best pantos up and down the country, is the Ballymun queen Dame Stuffy who has joined Ciara and Shane in studio.

Oliver's monologue on a Tuesday.

Baz Richards and Steph Ryan talk with Bobby Davro panto royalty with news of the pantomime Sleeping Beauty he wrote and stars in at the Esher Theatre.

Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio. Over fifty charities were presented with cheques from the Beacon of Peace Walk It was a wet weekend but, we’ll bring you the results from the games that went ahead The Panto is right behind you! …and the winning numbers are out in this week’s community lottery. To share your news stories email team@shineradio.uk or call, text or WhatsApp 01730 555 500. You make it shine. Published at 4:58am on 8 December, 2025See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio. Over fifty charities were presented with cheques from the Beacon of Peace Walk It was a wet weekend but, we’ll bring you the results from the games that went ahead The Panto is right behind you! …and the winning numbers are out in this week’s community lottery. To share your news stories email team@shineradio.uk or call, text or WhatsApp 01730 555 500. You make it shine. Published at 4:58am on 8 December, 2025See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our reporter Eithne Dodd has been looking at how the traditional Christmas panto has endured for so long.

Elmarie Mawe and Conor Tallon welcomed Angela Newman, Gerry Kelly and Marguerite O Connor into studio to chat about all the productions they're involved in! All we were short was the mince pies!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Winton Players traditional panto - Jack and the Beanstalk - is on at the Festival Hall from 9 th to the 17 of January 2026. Mike Waddington (n the senior chorus himself) speaks to Panto Villain Phil Humphries, King Bertram John Whitaker, and Orla and Rachel from the Chorus. The whole production has about 70 people on and backstage. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is Panto the highest artform? Up and down the country Pantos are showing. Henry McKean visited the Helix Panto in Dublin and this year they are putting on the Snow Queen. Henry sent us this report. 'Oh no he didn't, Oh yes he did.'

PJ talks to Laura O'Mahony and Declan Wolfe about the Panto that's strictly for adults. See also here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As we ramp up our festive preparations we've dug around in the cellar to find some episodes that just feel right for this time of year - over the next few weeks you can expect some Panto shenanigans (oh yes you can!), some Strictly magic and THE king of Christmas music. First up - it's one of the signs that it's nearly Christmas... I'm A Celebrity on the TV! We're taking you back to last year - when Reverend Richard Coles won the nation's heart in the Australian jungle. If your tree's not up already - why not get yourself in the festive mood and listen to this sermon - from the pop star turned vicar - Reverend Richard Coles. Cheers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Fionnula Murphy with Childhood Cancer Ireland on their services, Cllr John Collins on Bandon Community Hospital's critical bed shortage, Catherine Mahon Buckley joins us in studio to discuss all things Panto, Fiona Collins, the Night Time Economy Adviser talks about the Coffee House Lates taking place across Cork and Mark Malone joins us for his movie review. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's time for a second helping of Taskmaster Series 20 best bits! This week listen to our highlights from the second half of the series! Why were the contestants dressed as pirates in the finale, what advice did Stevie give Phil and how good is the Panto in the dip! All this and lots more! To catch up on all of Taskmaster visit channel4.com For all your Taskmaster news visit taskmaster.tv

Cast members from the Lime Tree's Christmas panto 'Red Riding Hood' join Joe in studio and give a special live performance. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cinderella shines at the ball as she finds her voice and sings her song!

Fairy godparents Ernie and Purdy sing a magical song to help Cinderella go to the ball!

Sing along with your CBeebies friends as they cook up some pumpkin soup!

Meet the stars of Cinderella as they celebrate the different things they love to do!

Darcy Dribble shows off her competitive side as she sings about ‘winning' being her thing!

Nanny Joe Conlan with a tale as old as time, talking all things Beauty and the Beast at the Gaiety Theatre for this panto season.

Mike sends in a voice note with some juicy behind-the-scenes insight from the TV show, after the recording was interrupted by the breaking Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor news. The team then discuss the strange, snail-related tax-avoidance scheme spreading across London (slowly) and play Emerald's latest game, ‘Tax Avoidance or a Load of Pants?' Later, Queenie takes the team through the story of a teacher in Germany who took a year off sick to appear on two TV cooking shows and Jack covers AI models resisting shutdown and wrongly prompting police to apprehend children over bags of crisps. In the Missing Words round, they learn about civil servants who want to sponsor mice, Bob Geldof's regrets and the study that separates men and women on their punctuation…! If you enjoy the podcast, please give us a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify and make sure you subscribe there so you don't miss an episode! For updates on the show, make sure you're following Have I Got News for You on Instagram, TikTok and X (formerly known as twitter) and get in touch with us there using #HIGNFYpod or emailing podcasts@hattrick.com.  Your hosts are Jack Harris Queenie Miller  Emerald Paston  And the voice-noting Mike Rayment The Producer is Diggory Waite The Executive Producer is Claire Broughton The Music is by Big George In the News This Week is a Hat Trick Podcast

Niamh is in rehearsals for a Panto that has been renamed for her and Gearoid is still in London.  In the mailbag we have a letter from someone who's Granny is still in touch with their ex and someone disappointed in their friends We have merch! For God's sake please buy our totes. Check out the merch store to support the show by buying yourself a present. If you would like to support us we would love for you to become a member of HeadStuff+ and leave us a lovely rating/review on whatever platform you listen on. Gearóid's tour-dates are here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Can a pair of shoes really change your life? This Christmas, the spectacular rags to riches family pantomime Cinderella will come to University Concert Hall Limerick. Brought to you by the same creative team behind last year's smash hit Mother Goose, Cinderella has all the traditional elements of a fabulous festive outing to entertain the entire family. For more on this, Alan Morrissey was joined by the Programming and Business Development Manager in UCH, Jennifer Flewett and actor, Stuart Mackay.

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