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We're kicking off the new year with a look at the romance of Richard Curtis's 2013 time travel romance About Time! Join in as we discuss our shared love of star Bill Nighy, a surprisingly comedic turn from Vanessa Kirby, and how to tell Tom Holland from Tom Hollander. Plus: How exactly does time travel work? How many English-speaking countries are represented in this cast? And why is Paul King directing a Labubu movie? Make sure to rate, review, and subscribe! Next week: Home (2015)-----------------------------------------------------Key sources and links for this episode:Richard Curtis interview at FirstShowing.net"White Lotus Star Tom Hollander Recaalls Accidentally Receiving Tom Holland's 'Astonishing' Avengers Bonus Check" (People)"Kate Moss Regrets 'Nothing Tastes as Good as Skinny Feels' Comment" (BBC News)"A History of the Donald Trump-Megyn Kelly Feud" (ABC News)"Orson Scott Card: Friend, Mentor, Bigot" (Wired)"Paul King to Direct 'Labubu' Movie for Sony" (Deadline)
As we ease out of Christmas and into that strange, reflective space before the New Year, we're revisiting one of our favourite conversations from last year. Ash and Harriet chat Richard Curtis' About Time, a film that somehow sneaks life's biggest lessons into what looks like a simple rom-com. This episode shares the final moments of a longer chat, where we unpack why About Time hits so much harder than expected. From the devastatingly beautiful father and son relationship, to the idea that love stories are often found in family, memory, and the smallest everyday moments, this one stays with you. If you're doing a bit of New Year thinking, planning, or gentle manifesting, this is a beautiful place to start. And if it leaves you wanting more, the full episode is waiting for you too. LINKS: Follow Ash on tikok and instagram Follow the podcast on instagram Order Ash's debut novel Love on the Air CREDITS Host: Ash London Producer: Ash London Social Producer: Lily Gichard Executive Producer: Anna Henvest Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Cathy and Todd discuss Love Actually as part of their “Christmas movies that might not actually be Christmas movies” month. Released in November 2003 and written and directed by Richard Curtis, the film uses its London-at-Christmas setting, stacked ensemble cast, and interwoven stories of romantic, familial, awkward, and heartbreaking love to reflect a long-held worldview: messy humans and basic decency still matter. Cathy and Todd go through their categories, debate the storylines, and unpack why its message that “love is all around” became an annual ritual for so many—and what lands differently when we watch it now.. Some Ways to Support Us Sign up for Cathy's Substack Order Restoring our Girls Join Team Zen Links shared in this episode: For the full show notes, visit zenpopparenting.com. This week's sponsor(s): Avid Co DuPage County Area Decorating, Painting, Remodeling by Avid Co includes kitchens, basements, bathrooms, flooring, tiling, fire and flood restoration. David Serrano- Certified Financial Planner- 815-370-3780 MenLiving – A virtual and in-person community of guys connecting deeply and living fully. No requirements, no creeds, no gurus, no judgements Todd Adams Life & Leadership Coaching for Guys Other Ways to Support Us Follow us on social media Instagram YouTube Facebook Buy and leave a review for Cathy’s Book Zen Parenting: Caring for Ourselves and Our Children in an Unpredictable World Find everything ZPR on our Resources Page Guys- Complete a MenLiving Connect profile
It's another ‘Cultural Artefact' episode and in this one I'm ranting about Love Actually. It's on ITV X this Christmas (annoyingly with ads) so this makes the Watchalong episode I did last year more relevant, which you can find here at the Patreon https://www.patreon.com/posts/118365605 For this I am doing a reading from the article at BISH I did about it, a Sex and Relationships Education Guide to Love Actually https://www.bishuk.com/your-call/a-sex-and-relationships-education-guide-to-love-actually/ which is actually really good. I use this as a jumping off point for my reading of the film and having a discussion about the ontology of love in Richard Curtis's world compared with mine. I also yell and make snide and funny remarks about this bloody awful film. Enjoy! Here's that blog about Consensual Christmas https://www.bishuk.com/relationships/consensual-festivities/
Is it romance? Is it tenderness? Might it be affection? Ummmmm, no, idiot, it's Love, Actually. Join the peerless podcasters Mitchell, Vonn, and Luke, when they dive head first into a puddle of love while watching Richard Curtis' beloved holiday classic, Love, Actually, starring Bill Nighy, Colin Firth, Alan Rickman, Emma Thompson, Hugh Grant, Kiera Knightly, and Liam Neeson!Get social with High & Low!Instagram @HighLowMovieShowThreads @ HighLowMovieShowJoin our Facebook Group The High & Low DungeonBuy Us a Coffee Twitter @HighLowMovieSho
Just four days before Christmas, the holiday that somehow balances goodwill and rampant consumerism with alarming confidence, Filmjitsu unwraps its latest seasonal offering: a full review of Love Actually. Richard Curtis's 2003 all-star rom-com is a film that lives in two completely different cultural realities at once: perpetually lodged near the top of “Best Christmas Movies Ever” lists, while also earning a permanent spot on more than a few “Worst Movies of All Time” rankings. And in true Filmjitsu fashion, the co-hosts are split right down the middle: one embracing the movie's emotional generosity, the other recoiling from its aggressively cozy chaos. After wrestling with the film's tonal whiplash, the guys count down their Bottom Five Subplots, side stories that feel less “interwoven tapestry” and more “air-dropped from completely different movies,” complete with crowbarred romances, third-act hijacks, and baffling detours involving everything from wolves to heroin. 2025 wraps with a final Dueling Double Bills match, and this time it's so high stakes that listener involvement may be unavoidable. It's a merry-and-bright holiday special done the Filmjitsu way, which means no one gets what they want… except listeners who had cinematic suffering at the top of their Christmas lists!
Juanma y Dani conversan con el director Rodrigo Sopeña, que estrena la serie de múltiples historias Atasco, sobre la mítica Love Actually. Los chicos de Par-Impar, el podcast de cine de esRadio, conversan animadamente con el director y guionista Rodrigo Sopeña sobre la mítica comedia romántica de episodios Love Actually. Sopeña acaba de estrenar la temporada 3 de la serie Atasco (Prime Video), donde se vale de una similar estructura episódica a la hora de presentar las historias. Uno de los mayores atractivos de Love Actually es su estructura coral. En lugar de centrarse en una sola pareja, la película presenta a diversos personajes cuyas vidas se cruzan de manera directa o indirecta. Entre ellos hay un primer ministro que se enamora de una empleada, un escritor que huye a Francia tras una decepción amorosa, un padrastro que intenta conectar con su hijastro y un hombre que enfrenta un amor silencioso y complicado. Estas historias permiten mostrar que el amor no es una experiencia única ni perfecta, sino algo complejo y, a veces, doloroso. Y de todo ello hablaron largo y tendido Juanma González y Dani Palacios en Par-Impar a colación de la película británica y la serie española Atasco. Love Actually es una comedia romántica británica estrenada en 2003 y dirigida por Richard Curtis. La película se caracteriza por contar múltiples historias entrelazadas que giran en torno al amor en sus diferentes formas: romántico, familiar, platónico y no correspondido. Todas las tramas se desarrollan en Londres durante las semanas previas a la Navidad.
Two fantastical stories about un-requited love, psychopathic love, revenge, friendship, misogyny, reproductive rights, stalking, stalking again and of course cold-blooded murder. This Christmas we're doing Bob Clark's Black Christmas and Richard Curtis' Love Actually.
This week on The Way They Were, we do the unthinkable: we go back to Love Actually. Gráinne and Chantal rank the couples from least offensive to “maybe we should call the police”, asking the big questions Richard Curtis never did. Who do we hate the most? Are half these characters quietly unhinged? What exactly is going on with Keira Knightley's extremely youthful bride? And is the secretary secretly a feminist icon? (No.)Along the way we interrogate Christmas number ones, language barriers, workplace power dynamics, and why we will always, always cry during that Emma Thompson scene.The full episode is available now on our Patreon: patreon.com/TheWayTheyWere You can also access our exclusive bonus episodes every other week and take part in The Gossip our exclusive Patreon group chat! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Enfin, décembre est là ! Le froid s'installe, tout comme notre envie de nous lover sur le canapé, un plaid jusqu'aux épaules, devant un bon film de Noël. Pas les petites productions cheaps qui inondent les écrans à partir d'octobre, mais plutôt les pépites qui jouent avec l'esprit de Noël et qui ont su traverser les années.C'est parti pour une petite sélection, bien sûr, non exhaustive avec Piège de cristal, Les Gremlins, Love Actually et Le Noël de Mickey.Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.
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Jez Alborough is the author and illustrator of over 45 books for children. His Eddy and the Bear trilogy (which began with the much loved WHERE'S MY TEDDY in 1992) has sold nearly four and a half million copies and was made into a Bafta award-winning animated television special and series.DUCK IN THE TRUCK (1999) heralded the start of another bestselling series, this time featuring the irrepressible Duck and his three friends - Frog, Goat and Sheep. There are nine books in the Duck series (1.3 million copies sold) including DUCK'S KEY WHERE CAN IT BE? which won the Child magazine Best of the Year Award.In 2000 Jez created HUG - a powerful and touching book of only three words about a baby chimpanzee called Bobo who loses his Mum. HUG was raved about by Oprah Winfrey on her show when she chose it for her recommended reading list while Richard Curtis (the writer and director of Four Weddings and a Funeral) selected HUG as one of his ‘Best Books' calling it: ‘classic family drama which holds up well next to Jez's other masterpieces.' Bobo went on to star in three more classics; TALL (which along with HUG won the Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Platinum Book Award), YES and PLAY. The series has sold around 2 million copies. Jez's other books include SOME DOGS DO (2004) and the NAT THE CAT series (2013).Takeaways: Smiling is a contagious act, capable of spreading joy across vast distances. The journey of creativity often begins with a single idea that evolves over time. The relationship between an author and a publisher is crucial for a book's success. Illustration and storytelling are intertwined, where images and text complement each other. Learning is a continuous process that requires both patience and resilience from the learner. Inspiration can strike unexpectedly, leading to the creation of impactful works of art. Chapters:00:08 - The Ripple Effect of a Smile00:34 - Introduction to the Education on Far Podcast13:21 - The Journey of Creation: From Idea to Publication29:32 - The Intersection of Creativity and Technical Skill44:15 - The Power of Inspirationhttps://jezalborough.com/https://jezalborough.com/numberwondersgame/Show Sponsor – National Association for Primary Education (NAPE) https://nape.org.uk/Find out more about their Primary First Journal: https://www.educationonfire.com/nape
durée : 00:04:22 - Ciné-thérapie - par : Guillemette Odicino - Les jours raccourcissent, les températures baissent, il est temps de se caler sous un plaid devant un bon feel-good movie de Noël. Sandra Colombo revient sur "Love Actually" de Richard Curtis, sorti en 2003. Vous aimez ce podcast ? Pour écouter tous les autres épisodes sans limite, rendez-vous sur Radio France.
It's just a film standing in front of two podcasters asking them to take it lovingly apart and put it back together better. Notting Hill Year: 1999 Written by: Richard Curtis Directed by: Roger Michell Stars: Julia Roberts, Hugh Grant Show notes: We really get into this one - and for ‘this one' read Richard Curtis films in general and their male leads in particular. 26 years after its release there is much that is good about this film and also much to fix. If you would like to skip the plot summary for this month's film you can spool forward about 12 minutes into the episode. In this episode we mention the films: Four Weddings and a Funeral (1994) (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0109831/) About Time (2013) (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2194499/) Love Actually (2003) (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0314331/) Going the Distance* (2010) (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1322312/) Always Be My Maybe* (2019) (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7374948/) The Idea of You* (2024) (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9466114/) Pretty Woman (1990) (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0100405/) And the TV series: Black Books (2000-2004) (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0262150/) *Films marked with an asterisk have previously been featured on the podcast. Correction: We said in the last episode that Hitch might be the only rom com that centres the heterosexual man's experience. For whatever reason we forgot that Notting Hill also does this. As does Four Weddings And A Funeral. And other Richard Curtis films. If you are interested to read more about what has been called Boarding School Syndrome, Nick Duffell's book The Making of Them is a good primer. Chapter 8 can be found in its entirety on the boardingrecovery site here: https://boardingrecovery.com/docs/leaving-home.pdf. Next month we are going to be talking about The Runaway Bride (1999) (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0163187/). If you would like to suggest films for future episodes, you can tweet Lisa: @LisaStowaway. We record these episodes over the internet. Sometimes the audio is not perfect. We apologise for that. Music in this episode is by Martin Zaltz Austwick (martinzalzaustwick.com). Artwork is by Lisa Findley. Thank you for listening!
This week Kate Sheppard and Colin Colbourn return to ask if Notting Hill is the greatest romcom of its generation.About our guests:Dr. Kathleen Sheppard earned her PhD in History of Science from the University of Oklahoma in 2010. After a post-doctoral teaching fellowship at the American University in Cairo, she arrived at Missouri S&T in the fall of 2011. She teaches mainly survey courses on modern Western Civilizations, which is arguably one of the most important courses students in 21st century America can take. Her main focus is on the history of science from the ancient Near East to present day Europe, United States, and Latin America. She has taught courses on the history of European science and Latin American science, as well as a seminar on women in the history of science.Sheppard's research focuses on 19th and 20th century Egyptology and women in the field. Her first book was a scientific biography of Margaret Alice Murray, the first woman to become a university-trained Egyptologist in Britain (Lexington, 2013). Murray's career spanned 70 years and over 40 publications. Sheppard is also the editor of a collection of letters between Caroline Ransom Williams, the first university-trained American Egyptologist, and James Breasted from the University of Chicago (Archaeopress, 2018). Sheppard's monograph, Tea on the Terrace, is about hotels in Egypt as sites of knowledge creation in Egyptology during the discipline's “Golden Age,” around 1880 to 1930.Women in the Valley of the Kings: The Untold Story of Women Egyptologists in the Gilded Age was published in July 2024. It has been reviewed in the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, and was a top 6 Reader's Choice non-fiction book on Goodreads.Dr. Colin Colbourn is the Lead Historian for Project Recover, where he manages historical operations to locate and identify U.S. service members missing in action from past conflicts. He is a graduate of Ball State University and went on to earn his MA and Ph.D. in U.S. History from the University of Southern Mississippi. His work at Project Recover blends family outreach, archival research, case analysis, and global field investigations to bring home missing service men and women. At Project Recover, Dr. Colbourn works with an interdisciplinary team of archaeologists, oceanographers, marine scientists, and engineers in order to apply modern technology to the mysteries of the past. Dr. Colbourn also teaches U.S. Military History as an Adjunct Professor at the University of Delaware.
Welcome to The B-Side! Here we talk about movie stars! Not the movies that made them famous or kept them famous, but the ones that they made in between. Today we talk about maybe the greatest actor who ever lived: Philip Seymour Hoffman. But seriously, did Hoffman ever give a bad performance? We talk about it! Conor and I are back and our Philip Seymour Hoffman B-Sides are Leap of Faith, Owning Mahowny, Pirate Radio, and Jack Goes Boating. We go through his whole filmography, spot-checking the crucial moments throughout his career. We briefly discuss his Oscar-winning performance in Capote, his iconic supporting turn in Along Came Polly, and his Oscar-nominated role in Charlie Wilson's War. There's also an admiration at the power he wielded with silence, and an examination into why The Master is his acting masterpiece. Additionally, we remain astonished by the career of John Patrick Shanley (writer/director of Doubt), we celebrate the upcoming Greenland 2: Migration, and the ability of Richard Curtis to squeeze earnest sentimentality out of garish manipulation. There's also chat about Seth Rogen, who lost out to Hoffman for the role of The Count in Pirate Radio and was approached by Hoffman to star in Jack Goes Boating, until Hoffman played the role himself. Rogen discussed these things himself on a recent Blank Check podcast episode.
Richard Curtis, rom-com extraordinaire who put Notting Hill on the map is asking a question this week: he wants to know what areas Ed Balls and George Osborne are seeing progress and hope. Doom, gloom and cynicism are on hold - for a week, at least - for the pair to consider some more optimistic matters. Ed is hopeful about advancements on taking on diseases, while George considers the steps technology has improved people's lives.Meanwhile, Sadiq Khan asks about what they love most about London (spoiler: the tube gets a mention), and Seyi Akiwowo, the director of Glitch, a non-profit organisation campaigning to end online abuse, gets Ed and George thinking about hopeful advice for those casting their first vote and finding their political voice.To get episodes early and ad-free, join Political Currency Gold or the Kitchen Cabinet:
You can now text us anonymously to leave feedback, suggest future content or simply hurl abuse at us. We'll read out any texts we receive on the show. Click here to try it out!This week, the Dads dust off their morning suits and dive into Richard Curtis' runaway hit Four Weddings and a Funeral. Mike Newell's rom-com was the film that turned Hugh Grant into floppy-haired royalty, introduced us to Andie MacDowell's enigmatic Carrie, and made swearing at alarm clocks a national pastime.We talk through all four weddings (and, yes, the funeral), unpacking:Hugh Grant's career-defining “stammering English gent” routine.Andie MacDowell's aloof American elegance — and the film's messy romance plot.Simon Callow's scene-stealing turn and the surprisingly poignant funeral sequence.Rowan Atkinson's gloriously bungled first wedding gig as Father Gerald.Whether Richard Curtis' world of posh English eccentrics really reflects Britain… or just what Americans want us to be.We also get into how the film became the highest-grossing British movie of its day, launched Hugh Grant's tabloid-fuelled celebrity arc, and why it still works (even if “Love Actually” does not).Expect swearing, and the usual Bad Dads blend of dodgy impressions, film geekery, and questionable life lessons.
Send us a textOn this new episode Dylan is joined by Rod Brown to looking at various comedy skits, spoofs and fan films. Including 'The Curse of the Fatal Death', 'The Few Doctors', 'The Five(ish) Doctors Reboot' and many more. And as always they answer the burning questions: Why is Gary Downie dressed as a Time Lord ?Who is nearly cancelled?Which show runner is an ego maniac?
Literary agent Richard Curtis was a pioneer in the e-book industry. Having worked in publishing for nearly 50 years, he understands nuances, trends, and the long arc of what makes authors and publishers successful. He adapted his agenting model to accommodate the consolidations of the publishing houses and what those changes meant for agents and writers. He's written several books on those topics, and authors the popular Substack newsletter, Inside Agenting. But earlier this year, Richard discovered an A.I. tool that shocked even him. NotebookLM, a Google product released in 2023, turns difficult topics into engaging conversations. It can summarize PDFs, websites, YouTube videos, audio files, Google Docs, or Google Slides, and create realistic podcasts about the topic. We tasked it with introducing Richard on the podcast. You'll hear that introduction, produced in less than five minutes, and what Richard thinks of it. He talks with Marrie about what these A.I. tools mean for writers and publishers, and how writers should be reacting in the moment. He also provides his thoughts on chasing industry trends, how to target the right agent for your work, how technology has always been upending the industry, and what might happen in this next revolutionary round of upheavals. For more information on Writers on Writing and to become a supporter, visit our Patreon page. For a one-time donation, visit Ko-fi. You can find hundreds of past interviews on our website. You can help out the show and indie bookstores by buying books at our bookstore on bookshop.org. It's stocked with titles by our guest authors, as well as our personal favorites. And on Spotify, you'll find an album's worth of typewriter music like what you hear on the show. It's perfect for writing. Look for the artist, Just My Type. Email the show at writersonwritingpodcast@gmail.com. We love to hear from our listeners! (Recorded on July 31, 2025) Host: Barbara DeMarco-Barrett Host: Marrie Stone Music: Travis Barrett (Stream his music on Spotify, Apple Music, Etc.)
[School of Movies 2025] A major milestone in British cinema, pairing up dramatic director Mike Newell with comedy mainstay Richard Curtis. This one is easy to handwave off as fluffy and light, but it is a favourite of one of our psychology-specialising friends Doctor Hunter Mulcare, who joined us for Love Actually and specifically requested that when we covered this film, we have him on as a guest. The principle is simple, based on Curtis' own experience of attending dozens of weddings for various friends and acquaintances in a very short space of time, being propositioned by a mysterious lady whom he turned down... the afterimage of that road not taken stuck in his head, forming the anxiety of Hugh Grant's lead character, Charlie. And when it comes to this chap and his gaggle of unmarried friends one thing is certain regarding funerals and weddings... we may not get one, but we'll definitely get the other. This film is frank, hilarious, often painful and an accurately acerbic portrait of the British people. Certainly it struck home enough to make its budget back fifty times over, back in 1995. It remains special and a favourite of our too. Next week: We begin Marvel Season Guest: Dr Hunter Mulcare @realhuntermmm
Mamma Mia 2 person Hope Rehak joins Andy & Steph for an in-depth discussion of-- you guessed it-- Mamma Mia 2 (aka Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again). Who knew it would be this easy to go again?? Andy and Steph talk about how a recent wedding they both attended influenced this movie choice! And Hope talks about seeing this movie with her film bro mom, and all the ways her life changed after that-- including her meeting with screenwriter Richard Curtis, and what he told her about this movie!Check out our No Skips playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6NWZ1ETlRqC9s7gcVIoTFW?si=bdde4ff4882542d7and check out our patreon! Patreon.com/dumbfun Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Welcome to another Now & Ben! This little nugget of bonus interview goodness features Carey Mulligan and Tim Key—stars of the new wholesome folk musical The Ballad of Wallis Island—in cinemas now. Ben sits down with them to talk about this British gem of a film that's got Richard Curtis cooing. Plus behind the scenes goss on everything from corpsing on camera to sliding into dms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Our exit today has us being recognized for that one hit wonder we wrote in the 80s. This week, we are talking about Bridget Jones's Diary, written by Helen Fielding, Andrew Davies, and Richard Curtis, and directed by Sharon Maguire. Along with debating the dreamiest Mr. Darcy, we talk casting rumors, belated sequels, soundtracks, the year of Jim Broadbent, Austen adaptations, the allure of Hugh Grant, accents, Salman Rushdie, uncomfortable humor, and Mission Impossible.Theme music by Jonworthymusic.Powered by RiversideFM.CFF Films with Ross and friends.Movies We've Covered on the Show on Letterboxd.Movies Recommended on the Show on Letterboxd.
David and David are back to chat about the new Final Destination movie and the Richard Curtis movie - Yesterday. Did David enjoy them? Does he enjoy any films? Who knows. If you would like to receive this podcast earlier, get longer episodes as well watch the show recorded LIVE every Saturday - then head over to patreon.com/davidearl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In advance of the new series of his cunningly curated history podcast, coming soon, Tony looks back at the best bits of Cunningcast Series 2 with series producer Melissa FitzGerald. Series 2 features fabulous episodes about Tattoos, Bones, Jelly, Magic, Cars, Beards, Bletchley Park, Hadrians Wall, Turnips, Dr Who and more with some incredible guests including: Alice Roberts, David Mitchell, Grace Neutral, Ben Elton, Annie Gray, Richard Curtis and Sophie Aldred.If you like these best bits but haven't heard the full episodes, have a wander back on our #Cunningcast feed to check them out.Follow us on our socials and hit follow on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts to make sure you don't miss any new episodes of Cunningcast Series 3 coming soon...Instagram: @cunningcastpodX: @cunningcastpodHosted by Sir Tony RobinsonX | Instagram@SirTonyRobinsonSeries Producer: Melissa FitzGerald X | Instagram@melissafitzg Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In these extra-long special Easter holiday edition clips from three years ago, I had mixed up Adam and Richard Curtis, Storm Eunice was causing havoc and a strange man was seeking efficiencies.
Send us a textKatie and Bridget trauma dump for some brownies as they re-watch the very British movie: Notting Hill! It's a movie all about how Julia Roberts is so great and wonderful and should definitely go date the writer of the movie Richard Curtis - erm, we mean, Hugh Grant! We swear this is not a fan fiction! Come along as we meet William Thacker, a mumbly bookstore owner who falls for Anna Scott, a famous actress who enjoys walking around town without any security. When the two end up dating each other via orange juice spills and Horse and Hounds magazines, they find that it's not so easy when he's just a boring dude and she's famous! The problem might also be that Anna Scott is the worst character ever but ya know... It's the paparazzi's fault!! Through British jokes, quirky friends, and some Britney Spears Crossroad's slumber party trauma dumping, the two discover that they want to be together even though Anna Scott still sucks... Listen, the writer also wrote Love Actually - OKAY!? Released in 1999, it stars Hugh Grant, Julia Roberts, Richard McCabe, Gina McKee, Tim McInnerny, Emma Chambers, and Rhys Ifans.
Season FIVE, Episode TWO! Before we get stuck in… Have you signed up for LTO COMMUNITY yet? It's our very occasional, non-spammy, actually-quite-useful newsletter packed with behind-the-scenes stories, first dibs on live show tickets, and the chance to suggest topics for our new LTO BRIEF episodes. SIGN UP HERE! (Go on...Susie's waiting for you to do it...) And now, to this week's episode! With just under 16,000 downloads, we've made a few upgrades to celebrate the fact that you keep listening and joining in: Slick new logo Mini fortnightly episodes – LTO BRIEF A brand-new newsletter – LTO COMMUNITY Same lovely sillies, comedy sketches, and brilliant guests! And speaking of brilliant guests… Our special guest is the legendary EMMA FREUD OBE – a true powerhouse in broadcasting, film, and fundraising. Emma is a broadcaster, cultural commentator, script editor, and producer behind some of the most iconic films of our time—think Four Weddings and a Funeral, Notting Hill, Love Actually. She's also a driving force behind Comic Relief, helping to raise millions for important causes. Over her incredible career, Emma has interviewed everyone from David Attenborough to Mary Berry to Al Pacino, hosted arts shows, written for top publications, and shaped some of the most beloved stories in British cinema. She also happens to come from one of the most famous family lineages—she is the great-granddaughter of Sigmund Freud. We recorded this episode a couple of weeks ago, on the 40th anniversary of Comic Relief, making it the perfect time to reflect on Emma's incredible contribution to fundraising and entertainment. In this conversation, we talk to Emma about how she got started in broadcasting, her approach to living in the present and staying open to new opportunities, and her latest role as host of The Archers Podcast—plus, just how much The Archers means to her. We also dive into parenting, the fascinating history of her family name, and some of the most surreal moments of her career. And as an added bonus, we're joined by her husband, Richard Curtis, and—much to our delight—their kittens make an appearance too! Featuring chats, comedy sketches, and plenty of lovely surprises, LTO truly is a pick-me-up in podcast form. We're delighted to have you with us! Please share this episode with anyone you think would enjoy it. And if you haven't already rated and reviewed LTO, we'd be eternally grateful! Instagram @limitedtimeonlypodcast Facebook Limited Time Only Podcast Email: limitedtimepodcast@gmail.com LTO is created & written by, produced, edited & hosted by: SUSIE RIDDELL & ESTHER STANFORD It is a Limited Time Only Production LOGO designed by: IAN STANFORD THEME TUNE composed by: JOEL WHITE ADDITIONAL SOUND: https://freesound.org
What if the world forgot The Beatles… and only you remembered? On this episode of The Clean Slate Podcast, we're diving into Yesterday (2019), the feel-good musical fantasy directed by Danny Boyle and written by Richard Curtis. We break down the film's high-concept premise, its charming (and questionable) take on fame, and how the music of The Beatles is used to explore identity, artistry, and what it means to be original. Plus, we ask the big question: would YOU have done anything differently?
Ben Elton burst onto the British alternative comedy scene in the '80s. He went on to co-write The Young Ones and Blackadder, with Richard Curtis. He's coming back to NZ with new show, Authentic Stupidity.
Ellen E Jones and Mark Kermode celebrate weddings in film and TV, from Muriel's Wedding to Married at First Sight. Mark speaks to Richard Curtis about the inspiration behind the classic British wedding film, Four Weddings and a Funeral, and about Curtis' own recent wedding to long-term partner Emma Freud. And he gets critic Manuela Lazic's rundown of some of the most memorable cinematic weddings, from The Godfather to The Graduate. Meanwhile, Ellen talks to actor Susan Wokoma about her favourite wedding romcoms - including the Julia Roberts-starring My Best Friend's Wedding. And she attempts to get to grips with the world of wedding reality TV with comedian Ashley Ray. Producer: Jane Long A Prospect Street production for BBC Radio 4
Dive into the world of iconic British comedy with this episode of Britain's Funniest Sitcoms. We celebrate the finest TV sitcoms that have kept audiences laughing for decades, from the political genius of Yes, Minister to the chaotic brilliance of Fawlty Towers. Relive the biting wit of Blackadder, the absurdity of Monty Python's Flying Circus, and the wartime charm of Dad's Army. We'll discuss unforgettable performances by Rowan Atkinson, John Cleese, and Nigel Hawthorne, as well as the genius writing of Antony Jay, Richard Curtis, and Jimmy Perry. Learn about the behind-the-scenes magic, hilarious production anecdotes, and the cultural impact these shows had on British and international audiences. Whether you're a long-time fan or a newcomer curious about the UK's rich sitcom tradition, this episode offers laughs, insights, and nostalgia. Don't miss it!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mark-and-pete--1245374/support.
Romantic Movie Month begins with Richard Curtis's ABOUT TIME! Kat and Jocelyn discuss how trying to make a "nice" movie is harder than it seems, how this movie does not deploy the full force of Rachel McAdams' talent, and talk about how time travel is kinda selfish. Produced by Andrew Ivimey as part of The From Superheroes Network Visit www.FromSuperheroes.com for more podcasts, articles, video series, web comics, and more.
In this episode Paul, Kieran and I pick back up with our Blackadder coverage, with an episode on the third series episode 'Ink and Incapability' (FYI- it's the one with the dictionary).
For the first time ever on the podcast, we are reviewing a movie that was released in the same decade we are currently in. This is also the first time we've reviewed a remake of a movie directly after talking about the original! This week, we're heading over to Paramount+ for 2023's Genie, a remake of 'Bernard and the Genie', written by the original creator Richard Curtis. In this one, Melissa McCarthy plays a genie who's helping Paapa Essiedu get his family back, while Alan Cumming returns to play the mean boss.Join our Patreon for our bonus episodes! https://www.patreon.com/oldiebutagoodiepodFollow the show!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oldiebutagoodiepod/Facebook: https://fb.me/oldiebutagoodiepodPodcast Platforms: https://linktr.ee/oldiebutagoodiepodGot feedback? Send us an email at oldiebutagoodiepod@gmail.comFollow the hosts!Sandro Falce - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sandrofalce/- Twitter: https://twitter.com/sandrofalce- Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/SandroFalce/- Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/SandroFeltChairZach Adams - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zach4dams/- Twitter: https://twitter.com/ZackoCaveWizard- Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/zach4dams- Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/zackocavewizardWatch our editor, Starkie, on Twitch! https://www.twitch.tv/sstarkieeOldie But A Goodie's theme tune is written and produced by Josh Cake. Check out his work here: https://www.joshcake.com/Check out other shows from our network 'That's Not Canon'! https://thatsnotcanon.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We're back and have returned with so many bad habits - which we will share about in this ep. We're discussing holiday routines, Richard Curtis movies, Tiktok shop purchases and if we're the only ones not lotioning. Are we? Don't forget, you can get all our gift guides, videos etc on Patreon for just £$5/£4 a month AND you'll get access to our extensive back catalogue of bonus podcast episodes where we share all our favourite things we're buying, eating, reading and watching! Check it out here: https://www.patreon.com/makinganeffortpodcast Also, please feel free to get in touch with us about any life or food dilemmas, issues or questions you have and we will offer our best advice & thoughts in future episodes. Reach us on hello@makinganeffortpodcast.com!
This week we ask the question, "Is it cringe to review a Christmas movie in January?" The answer is probably yes, but this movie was so much fun that we don't care. 'Bernard and the Genie' is a 1991 TV movie, written by Richard Curtis, where Bernard (Alan Cumming) gets fired by his mean boss (Rowan Atkinson) and then uses a genie (Lenny Henry) to steal the Mona Lisa. It's incredibly silly, incredibly British, and probably the funniest movie we've reviewed so far this season.Join our Patreon for our bonus episodes! https://www.patreon.com/oldiebutagoodiepodFollow the show!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oldiebutagoodiepod/Facebook: https://fb.me/oldiebutagoodiepodPodcast Platforms: https://linktr.ee/oldiebutagoodiepodGot feedback? Send us an email at oldiebutagoodiepod@gmail.comFollow the hosts!Sandro Falce - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sandrofalce/- Twitter: https://twitter.com/sandrofalce- Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/SandroFalce/- Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/SandroFeltChair- Aussie Nerds Talk Stuff podcast: https://anchor.fm/aussienerdstalkstuffZach Adams - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zach4dams/- Twitter: https://twitter.com/ZackoCaveWizard- Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/zach4dams- Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/zackocavewizardWatch our editor, Starkie, on Twitch! https://www.twitch.tv/sstarkieeOldie But A Goodie's theme tune is written and produced by Josh Cake. Check out his work here: https://www.joshcake.com/Check out other shows from our network 'That's Not Canon'! https://thatsnotcanon.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
So here it is, Merry Christmas! We have a bumper special episode for you today catching up with 5 glorious guests from previous episodes to see what their Christmas plans and traditions are. We're dialling into join Vanessa Williams live from the West End, Sophie Ellis Bextor as she rehearses for her New Years Eve TV special, Richard Curtis & Emma Freud tell us all about his new film ‘That Christmas', Tom Odell is in the midst of rehearsals for his Australian shows, and Nadine Coyle is hot footing it to the airport in a taxi to get home to Ireland for Christmas! We hope wherever you are and whatever you're doing you all have the loveliest Christmas, thank you for joining us for all of our adventures this year, we'll be back next week in 2025! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Patreons helped us pick what is the final review of 2024, with a seemingly charming looking Netflix exclusive, That Christmas. Penned by Richard Curtis, we were intrigued to see how this UK based film would play out, But was is the lesser of two evils from the other movie it was pitted against? Santa banter, Love Actually, how to build a snowman, and being lonely at Christmas are some of the topics we bring up in this festive finale, and we hope you enjoy listening in whilst having a mince pie and a little tipple. Merry Christmas to all, or however you celebrate the holidays! ------------------------------------------------------- Christmas messages provided by @Chatsunamipod and @HypnoWellness1 ------------------------------------------------------- Don't forget to follow us on social media in the links below, and let us know your thoughts and recommendations for the future! instagram.com/sp_filmviewers x.com/SP_Filmviewers letterboxd.com/SP_Filmviewers Rating and reviewing the show is a great help too! Please feel free to do so with these helpful links below: Goodpods: https://goodpods.app.link/pkE7J2T6ykb Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/users/sp_filmviewers Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/sp-filmviewers/id1485548644 Lastly, we now have a Patreon you can join, for as little as £1/$1.50. More details in the link below: https://patreon.com/spfilmviewers ------------------------------------------------------- Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/paul-yudin/magical-christmas Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/roo-walker/aurora License code: AC7GSU1PNZU1H387
Just in time for Christmas, we're covering a seasonal favorite… or one you love to hate, depending on the corner of the internet you occupy. In 2003, Richard Curtis decked the halls of the ensemble romantic comedy mold with Love Actually. Telling several stories of love and heartache among Londoners during the holidays, Love Actually has since achieved … Continue reading "322 – Love Actually"
It's our last episode of the year! There's a lot of Mel trying to make Gabby stop telling her about the plotline of 'That Christmas', a love-fest about Richard Curtis movies, the translation of Irish/Northern Irish cult movies and TV shows and how we can't stop eating Christmas Crack. Merry Christmas to you, dear listeners! Feliz Navidad to you and yours! Don't forget, you can get all our gift guides, videos etc on Patreon for just £$5/£4 a month AND you'll get access to our extensive back catalogue of bonus podcast episodes where we share all our favourite things we're buying, eating, reading and watching! Check it out here: https://www.patreon.com/makinganeffortpodcast Also, please feel free to get in touch with us about any life or food dilemmas, issues or questions you have and we will offer our best advice & thoughts in future episodes. Reach us on hello@makinganeffortpodcast.com!
We're having a week off, so here's a classic from the Rated or Dated files. But what did Mickey, Jen and Hannah make of Richard Curtis's 2003 Christmas offering? You can probably guess, but if you haven't, it's probably best not to listen with your Nan while you're prepping the sprouts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
He's England's answer to Nora Ephron and knows that love is the most important thing in the world - this Christmas special, Caroline and friend of the pod Ella Risbridger dive deep into the world of Richard Curtis and his iconic romcom universe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Actress Justin Lupe (Nobody Wants This, Succession) joins Matt and Tim to discuss the 2003 Richard Curtis film, Love Actually. Billy Bob Thornton plays the US President in one of the many plot lines. Matt Walsh https://www.instagram.com/mrmattwalsh Timothy Simons https://www.instagram.com/timothycsimons Justine Lupe https://instagram.com/mejustinelupe Second In Command https://instagram.com/secondincommandpodcast Email questions to: secondincommandatc@gmail.com
Actress Justin Lupe (Nobody Wants This, Succession) joins Matt and Tim to discuss the 2003 Richard Curtis film, Love Actually. Billy Bob Thornton plays the US President in one of the many plot lines. Matt Walsh https://www.instagram.com/mrmattwalsh Timothy Simons https://www.instagram.com/timothycsimons Justine Lupe https://instagram.com/mejustinelupe Second In Command https://instagram.com/secondincommandpodcast Email questions to: secondincommandatc@gmail.com
Kelsi and Trey explore the world of one of our favorite romantic comedies Notting Hill. This 1999 rom-com gem pairs the awkward charm of Hugh Grant with one-and-only Julia Roberts. We discuss their careers, the rom-com king Richard Curtis, and the meta commentary that Trey thinks makes Notting Hill one of the most interesting Hollywood cultural artifacts ever made. The Extra Credits YouTube Channel Become a member of The Extra Credits+ on Patreon here How to link Patreon to Spotify and Apple Letterboxd: The Extra Credits TikTok: The Extra Credits Reddit: r/TheExtraCredits Instagram: @theextracredits Twitter: @theextracredits Send requests, questions, and thoughts to our email: extracreditspod@gmail.com
'Tis the season...to dump on Love Actually, apparently. But not here!Today, Kicking the Seat welcomes back author Neal Fischer to discuss his latest fact-filled tome, The Rom-Com Ultimate Trivia Book, and review Richard Curtis's somehow controversial 2003 epic, Love Actually! (Coincidentally, Ian saw the film on the big screen last weekend for the first time since its original release--with a live score by the Chicago Philharmonic! More on that in the episode)!Yes, Neal joined us a couple weeks ago to talk about his big book of Christmas Movie trivia, but the syrupy cinema deep dive continues with a loving look at movies about...well, love. In this spoilerific episode, Ian and Neal talk about their favorite rom-coms; why the genre doesn't get the respect it deserves; and uncover some tidbits that didn't make it into the final draft!Also, if you're at all Scrooge-y on the topic of the two-plus-hour cross-cutting coincidence cavalcade that is Love Actually, we implore you to hear us out (even if we have some not-nice words for the naysayers). Is the movie "problematic"?Sure.So what?Join us as we make the case for hopeless romantics everywhere, from the big screen to the bathroom mirror. And remember: Christ-mussss is all around you, c'mon and let it snowwwww!Subscribe, like, and comment on Kicking the Seat here on YouTube, and check us out at:kickseat.comXBlueSkyInstagramFacebookShow Links:Watch the Love Actually trailer.Order The Rom-Com Ultimate Trivia Book!Order Christmas Movie Ultimate Trivia Book, also out now!For the ultimate moviegoing experience, check out the Chicago Philharmonic's "Auditorium Philms" series--returning in 2025 with a live performance of Black Panther!Watch our recent review of The Santa Clause / discussion of Christmas Movie Ultimate Movie Trivia Book! Follow Neal on Instagram to learn how you can earn a chance to win cool Rom-Com-related swag!Check out this trailer for The Floor Season 2 (featuring Neal!) and be sure to catch new episodes weekly on Fox.Can't get enough classic movie love? Pick up Neal's 2022 book, Being Patrick Swayze.And watch our conversation about Being Patrick Swayze.Neal's fun-facts fiesta continues at the Triviality Podcast.And check out the Curated by Chance podcast, co-hosted by Neal and Lauren Tagliaferro! Keep up with all things Neal at his website.
Tom Sutcliffe hears from the Love Actually writer and director Richard Curtis about how much he's obsessed by Christmas - and how he's now moved into animation for his latest film That Christmas, based on his trilogy of children's books. There's advice on the best books to buy this Christmas from the literary critic Alex Clarke and Toby Lichtig, Fiction and Politics editor at the Times Literary Supplement. Tom also talks to the Oscar-nominated screenwriter Iris Yamashita about her new audio drama Purple Heart Warriors, which tells the extraordinary story of a Japanese-American unit in World War Two.And art critic Zarina Muhammad is in the studio to assess this year's Turner Prize artists, just as the winner is announced this evening. Presenter: Tom Sutcliffe Producer: Paula McGrath
This week we're introducing you to Samantha Bee's other podcast, The Daily Beast Podcast. Each week, Samantha and co-host Joanna Coles navigate the latest in politics, pop culture and everything in between. This week they talk about the Menendez Brothers and interview movie producer Richard Curtis. Keep up with Samantha Bee @realsambee on Instagram and X. And stay up to date with us @LemonadaMedia on X, Facebook, and Instagram. For a list of current sponsors and discount codes for this and every other Lemonada show, go to lemonadamedia.com/sponsors.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
For Thanksgiving, we have a MAGA-free episode full of holiday warmth, true crime, and absurdity. Iconic filmmaker Richard Curtis, the creative force behind Love Actually and Notting Hill, joins us to discuss his new Netflix movie, That Christmas, and Hugh Grant's hilariously hostile tribute at Curtis's honorary “Better Than Nothing” Oscar. Daily Beast CEO Ben Sherwood shares stories of growing up near the Menendez brothers and his decades-long fascination with their case, now making headlines with shocking new twists. Plus, a glimpse inside Gloria Steinem's storied home, a laugh-out-loud tangent on mischievous Thanksgiving balloons, and Joanna Coles recounts a surreal dinner with O.J. Simpson during which he smashed a whiskey glass. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.