Podcasts about Upstart Crow

Ben Elton’s multi-award-winning career spans over four decades and includes seminal and groundbreaking television shows (The Young Ones, Blackadder, Upstart Crow), West End plays (Popcorn, Upstart Crow), West End musicals (We Will Rock You, The Beautiful Game, Close up: The Twiggy Musical), best-selling novels (Stark, Dead Famous, Two Brothers) and feature films (Maybe Baby, Three Summers, All is True). In October last year, Ben returned to Channel 4 for a one-off revival of Friday Night Live to rave reviews. The reincarnation of the original smash-hit Saturday Night Live was critically acclaimed and Ben won the BAFTA for Comedy Entertainment Programme 2023. Join the Whānau on Instagram, Facebook & Tik Tok.

It's time for more Gantz! Which in turn means it's time for more of what we've been talking about…you know, the sexism, violence, etc. Join us this week as we try to appeal to a younger audience by understanding skibidi toilet, complain about the sudden appearance of Christmas decorations before it's even Halloween, and recommend the 2010's sitcom, Upstart Crow! [Episode 7] We're After You: Kato's patience is being tested. At home, the abuse dished out by his aunt pushes him to the breaking point. Meanwhile, at school, a group of bullies forces him to take decisive and drastic action. [Episode 8] Uh-oh!: A new round begins for the gang. Appearing before the Gantz, they find themselves joined by a diverse group of fresh players. As the game gets underway, Kei panics when he realizes his suit is nowhere to be found. If you'd like to get updates on the latest episodes and some occasional anime memes, why not give our Facebook page a follow? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Who's That Anime? FB Page⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you'd like to see the video of our podcast, check out our YouTube channel: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Who's That Anime? YouTube Channel!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you want to join in on the conversation why to become a member of our Discord!? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Who's That Anime? Discord⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Want to support us on Patreon to get early access to episodes? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you're interested in following some of our other endeavours, why not give these links a try? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Couch Fuel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Colin's Twitch channel ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hail, Paimon!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Steve's Twitch channel Theme Music by Taylor Gray

Send us a Text Message.Each episode takes a look at a different aspect of the wonderful world of amateur theatre, and features an amateur theatre-maker talking about their theatrical life, theatrical loves, and the times when they've ‘died' on stage. In this month's episode, our Backstage Pass holder, John O'Neill, speaks with director Dewi Johnson, who's recently been working in London's West End theatres including as Associate Director on Simon Nye's ‘The Crown Jewels' at the Garrick Theatre, starring Al Murray and Mel Giedroyc, and as Assistant Director on Ben Elton's stage production of ‘Upstart Crow', starring David Mitchell. You'll find Dewi's resumé contains its fair share of comedy!Dewi's journey from teenage director, to Drama School student, to West End associate director, took him through the Crescent Theatre (Birmingham), along the way. Here, Dewi's also had amateur experience over the last 11 years including as an actor, costume designer, set designer, and of course director, most recently directing the Crescent's dazzling 2019 production of Jessica Swale's semi-musical play ‘Nell Gwynn', set during the heart of the Restoration period in England in the late sixteen-hundreds. Dewi's expertise in and love of the Restoration era theatre is an absolute gift to his cast and crew, and so, of course, to his audiences too.

A look at the hits and misses of this year's Henry Award nods and a conversation with Jenna Pastuszek and the songs of Judy Garland In this episode of the OnStage Colorad Podcast, hosts Alex Miller and Toni Tresca dish on the Henry Award nominations. The annual theatre awards from the Colorado Theatre Guild came out last week, and as usual there's plenty to talk about. Who didn't get a nomination? Who got too many? Who got some well-deserved recognition?   We also run down this week's Colorado Headliners — our Top 10 list of shows to watch out for in the coming weeks. This batch of Headliners includes:   Crow's Fest summer theatre festival , Upstart Crow at the Boulder Dairy Center Shakespeare's Two Gents from ENT Center, various locations around Colorado Springs, Pueblo Millibo Ice Cream Theatre, Colorado Springs What If Theatre - Improve (A)nd (F)un in Lakewood Othello 2024, Firehouse, John Hand Theater - Denver The Pirates of Penzance at Central City Opera Greater Tuna, Bailey Theatre in Bailey Good Night Denver at Dude, IDK Studios in Denver. Every Brilliant Thing at Little Theatre of the Rockies in Greeley The Merry Wives of Windsor at the Colorado Shakespeare Festival in Boulder. Later in the podcast, Alex interviews Jenna Pastuszek, who brings her Judy Garland show Get Happy! to Denver's Four Mile Historic Park June 26.

"Auras are like the Northern Lights of a person"Spencer Jones is a comedian, actor, and writer, who has been nominated twice for the Edinburgh Comedy Award and for multiple BAFTAs. Spencer's BBC Comedy Short, The Mind of Herbert Clunkerdunk won a BAFTA nomination for Best Short Form Programme. You may have also seen him in Upstart Crow, or on a ream of TV comedy shows. And you can see him perform live on his first ever national tour! Join the critically acclaimed and ‘gleefully madcap' (The Guardian) comic as he plays eight UK tour shows this autumn, in Manchester, Bristol, Cambridge, Exeter, Glasgow, Newcastle, Edinburgh and Brighton.***ANOTHER LIVE SHOW DATE!***We Can Be Weirdos will also be recorded LIVE on 17th June 2024, at the Underbelly Boulevard, London. Another wild night to ignite the suppressed bit of batsh*t in you.Head here for more info and tickets: https://underbellyboulevard.com/tickets/we-can-be-weirdos-live/

Episode 50: Tim Downie (Re-release)Tim is an English actor, comedian and writer. He is known for his roles in TV shows such as ‘Toast of London', ‘Outlander', ‘Upstart Crow' and season 2 of ‘Good Omens' etc. His film work includes, ‘Paddington', ‘The King's Speech', 'Hapless' and Amazon's 'How to Date Billy Walsh'. Have You Got Your Sh*t Together? with Caitlin O'Ryan, is a podcast that celebrates not having your sh*t together! In each episode, Caitlin interviews guests who seemingly “have their sh*t together” - be that in life/love/work/hobbies. Throughout the conversation, the questions unveil whether they actually do, or whether the whole concept is a lie! With a mix of guests from various backgrounds, the podcast is sure to be relatable, honest and an antidote to Instagram culture. Producer - Ant Hickman (www.ahickman.uk)Artwork - Tim Saunders (www.instagram.com/timsaunders.design)Photography - Patch Bell (www.patchstudio.uk)Music - Cassia - 'Slow' (www.wearecassia.com)Web: www.hygystpod.comInsta: www.instgram.com/hygystpodEmail: hygystpod@gmail.comRSS: https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/644a8e8eadac0f0010542d86 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today Tony is talking to comedian David Mitchell. They cover David's comedy awakening; meeting Robert Webb and the early years of Peep Show; how Olivia Coleman got involved; his love of Blackadder; playing William Shakespeare and working with Ben Elton in Upstart Crow and meeting his wife, Victorian Coren Mitchell. Last year the iconic comedy Blackadder turned 40, to mark the occasion, Tony made a TV show in which he tracked down the lost Blackadder Pilot to discover the truth of Blackadder's beginnings. The show is called Blackadder: The Lost Pilot and you can watch it on catch up on Sky, Virgin & Now. For the show, Tony interviewed many of those involved and some who were inspired by Blackadder: you are hearing Tony's unedited, behind the scenes chat with David Mitchell recorded for the programme. David Mitchell has had a stellar career in British comedy. His big breakthrough was Peep Show with David Webb and Olivia Coleman and since then, he's worked on a plethora of panel shows, including Would I lie to You, Mock the Week and QI. He starred as William Shakespeare in Upstart Crow, a historical comedy devised by Ben Elton. His new book ‘Unruly: A History of England's Kings and Queens' is a thoughtful, funny exploration of the entitled and enthroned.Hosted by Sir Tony RobinsonX | InstagramWithDavid Mitchell@RealDMitchell #Unruly | https://www.waterstones.com/book/unruly/david-mitchell/9781405953177 Credits: Series Producer: Melissa FitzGerald | @melissafitzg Executive Producer: Dominic de Terville Blackadder: The Lost Pilot is produced by Red Sauce A Zinc Media Group productionFollow the show:X @cunningcastpod Instagram @cunningcastpodYoutube @Cunningcast If you enjoyed my podcast, please leave us a rating or review. Thank you, Love Tony x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

#475 France's Youngest Shepherd - Richard has come to Exeter, where there is some very bad news about the bins. His guest is amazing actor and comedy genius Spencer Jones. They talk about how a last minute self-tape got him a recurring role in Ted Lasso, where Death in Paradise meets Milton, how his first double act led to him losing his virginity and then his bottle, the extraordinary sequence of events that led to his first TV show, whether finger-wagging admonishment might make the bad guys of history reconsider their actions, whether moving back to Devon was a good idea, the importance of how you look walking on to stage, the electric heat of creating comedy on stage and how he came up with the character of the Herbert and whether there has been any reaction to Upstart Crow from Ricky Gervais.See RHLSTP on tour http://richardherring.com/rhlstpSUPPORT THE SHOW!Watch our TWITCH CHANNELSee extra content at our WEBSITE Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/rhlstp. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In part two we cross the river styx and enter Dashwood's living hell! We then dash cross country and find ourselves in the mysterious bell cave of Royston. We discover Druids, Anchorites and long lost skulls. EnjoyFolkLands is an audio adventure into the weird and forgotten folklore, myths, mysteries and haunted locations of the British Isles.Hosted by Tim Downie (Toast of London, Outlander, Upstart Crow, Paddington) and Justin Chubb (co-star and creator of Sky Atlantic's This is Jinsy). Filled with original music and inspired by the cult 1973 Reader's Digest Folklore Myths and Legends of Great Britain, we are setting out on a quest to peel back the layers of time and 70s nostalgia to investigate centuries-old rituals and beliefs, welcoming some sinister moments and chills along the way. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week in a two part special we are going underground to explore the mystery and allure of the dark. Caves, tunnels, dark corners and eerie goings on. Today we visit the legendary Hellfire Caves of West Wycombe and encounter bats, ballrooms and Baboons.FolkLands is an audio adventure into the weird and forgotten folklore, myths, mysteries and haunted locations of the British Isles.Hosted by Tim Downie (Toast of London, Outlander, Upstart Crow, Paddington) and Justin Chubb (co-star and creator of Sky Atlantic's This is Jinsy). Filled with original music and inspired by the cult 1973 Reader's Digest Folklore Myths and Legends of Great Britain, we are setting out on a quest to peel back the layers of time and 70s nostalgia to investigate centuries-old rituals and beliefs, welcoming some sinister moments and chills along the way. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From his turn as Shakespeare in Upstart Crow to his historical sketches with Robert Webb, comedian and actor David Mitchell's work has often touched on the past. Now he's written his first history book, Unruly, charting England's monarchy from its earliest days to the reign of Elizabeth I. David tells Matt Elton about this storied history. (Ad) David Mitchell is the author of Unruly: A History of England's Kings and Queens (Penguin, 2023). Buy it now from Waterstones: https://go.skimresources.com?id=71026X1535947&xcust=historyextra-social-histboty&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.waterstones.com%2Fbook%2Funruly%2Fdavid-mitchell%2F9781405953177 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today we delve into giants and dragonslayers by travelling deep into Hertfordshire to the sleepy village of Brent Pelham with author Christopher Hadley. We also discover an ancient Bronze Age barrow behind an Asda in Stevenage and the brilliant Simon Pegg reads Lewis Carroll's Jabberwocky! Enjoy.FolkLands is an audio adventure into the weird and forgotten folklore, myths, mysteries and haunted locations of the British Isles.Hosted by Tim Downie (Toast of London, Outlander, Upstart Crow, Paddington) and Justin Chubb (co-star and creator of Sky Atlantic's This is Jinsy). Filled with original music and inspired by the cult 1973 Reader's Digest Folklore Myths and Legends of Great Britain, we are setting out on a quest to peel back the layers of time and 70s nostalgia to investigate centuries-old rituals and beliefs, welcoming some sinister moments and chills along the way. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

ITV crime drama The Tower is back on our screens for a second series, presenting our Hannah with an excellent opportunity to jump on the Zoom with Gemma Whelan, who plays DS Sarah Collins. They chat about the reputation of the Met, telling women's stories, Gentleman Jack, Upstart Crow and what exactly Gemma was doing with that fox.Jen's chatting to poet Maggie Smith about how when her career took off, her marriage declined, something she charts in her gorgeous new memoir, You could Make This Place Beautiful. They're also talking mumming, wifeing, and the division of labour.In Jenny Off The Blocks, Jen's talking about the US Open, among other things. And get your strategically placed Chelsea buns out for the lads, as the team revisit 2003's Calendar Girls. Plus, in the Bush Telegraph*, Britain's schools are crumbling, but won't somebody think of Gillian Keegan? Yeah, not even Mick's got the sarcasm levels to sell that one.*If you want to read the story Hannah references in BT about parental alienation, you can do so here.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/standardissuespodcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tim and Justin head to Hereford this week to explore some recently discovered Witch Marks and protection symbols of an ancient church. We also wander the hills and unearth an ancient healing well deep in the Malvern's.FolkLands is an audio adventure into the weird and forgotten folklore, myths, mysteries and haunted locations of the British Isles.Hosted by Tim Downie (Toast of London, Outlander, Upstart Crow, Paddington) and Justin Chubb (co-star and creator of Sky Atlantic's This is Jinsy). Filled with original music and inspired by the cult 1973 Reader's Digest Folklore Myths and Legends of Great Britain, we are setting out on a quest to peel back the layers of time and 70s nostalgia to investigate centuries-old rituals and beliefs, welcoming some sinister moments and chills along the way. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Get ready for a royal riot of laughter in this week's episode! The Crown Jewels boasts an all-star line-up that's nothing short of spectacular. With the "King of Comedy" himself, Al Murray, and the incomparable Mel Giedroyc, who's been hailed as being "at her comedy peak," this outrageous production will have you in stitches, as attested by The Stage. The audience's laughter rings loud, a fact not lost on the Daily Express.But that's just the beginning – this side-splitting show features an ensemble cast that reads like a who's who of comedic talent. Joe Thomas, Neil Morrissey, Carrie Hope Fletcher, Aidan McArdle, Adonis Siddique, and Tanvi Virmani share the stage, their performances brilliantly interwoven by the BAFTA award-winning mastermind behind The Durrells and Men Behaving Badly, Simon Nye. Under the deft direction of multi-Olivier Award winner Sean Foley(known for Upstart Crow and The Ladykillers), this uproarious royal spectacle promises an evening of entertainment you can't afford to miss.Steering the ship toward musical territory, we delve into the enthralling world of Graham Greene's iconic tale, The Third Man. Once a celebrated film and novella, it now takes centre stage as a captivating musical. The creative forces of Don Black and Christopher Hampton have masterfully crafted the book and lyrics, while George Fenton's music sets the scene. Guided by the renowned Trevor Nunn, this production breathes new life into a classic narrative.As our final treat, we've secured an exclusive Back to the Future the Musical interview with none other than Cory English who plays the masterful Doc in the show. This special glimpse into the musical sensation gives you an insider's view of the creative process and the magic behind the scenes.With laughter, drama, and exclusive insights, this episode is a rollercoaster of theatrical excitement that'll keep you on the edge of your seat. Tune in and let the show begin!

FolkLands is an audio adventure into the weird and forgotten folklore, myths, mysteries and haunted locations of the British Isles.In this opening bonus episode we introduce our selves and what we will be exploring in the coming series. Bricked up rooms, witches, glimpses of the future, the enduring terror and pleasure of the Ladybird Horror Series and the spirit of dark and lonely water are all touched on with ghoulish glee. Hosted by Tim Downie (Toast of London, Outlander, Upstart Crow, Paddington) and Justin Chubb (co-star and creator of Sky Atlantic's This is Jinsy). Filled with original music and inspired by the cult 1973 Reader's Digest Folklore Myths and Legends of Great Britain, we are setting out on a quest to peel back the layers of time and 70s nostalgia to investigate centuries-old rituals and beliefs, welcoming some sinister moments and chills along the way. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 1: Tim DownieTim is an English actor, comedian and writer. He is known for his roles in TV shows such as ‘Toast of London', ‘Outlander', ‘Upstart Crow' and season 2 of ‘Good Omens' etc. His film work includes, ‘Paddington', ‘The King's Speech', 'Hapless' and Amazon's 'How to Date Billy Walsh'. Have You Got Your Sh*t Together? with Caitlin O'Ryan, is a podcast that celebrates not having your sh*t together! In each episode, Caitlin interviews guests who seemingly “have their sh*t together” - be that in life/love/work/hobbies. Throughout the conversation, the questions unveil whether they actually do, or whether the whole concept is a lie! With a mix of guests from various backgrounds, the podcast is sure to be relatable, honest and an antidote to Instagram culture. Producer - Ant Hickman (www.ahickman.uk)Artwork - Tim Saunders (www.instagram.com/timsaunders.design)Photography - Patch Bell (www.patchstudio.uk)Music - Cassia - 'Slow' (www.wearecassia.com)Web: www.hygystpod.comInsta: www.instgram.com/hygystpodEmail: hygystpod@gmail.comRSS: https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/644a8e8eadac0f0010542d86 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gabrielle Glaister is probably best known for playing Patricia Farnham in Brookside and Trish Wallace in Family Affairs. She was also Kate or “Bob” in several episodes of Blackadder and has had notable roles in other British television shows including Upstart Crow, Sherlock, Unforgotten, Law and Order UK, New Tricks, Coronation Street, Doctors and Hilary Benshaw in Emmerdale. Gabrielle has appeared in several films, including Buddy's Song with Roger Daltrey and Chesney Hawks that spawned the no1 hit “The One and Only”. She has been nominated for Best Actress at the Manchester Evening News Theatre Awards and the British Soap Awards . Gabrielle Glaister is guest number 281 on My Time Capsule and chats to Michael Fenton Stevens about the five things she'd like to put in a time capsule; four she'd like to preserve and one she'd like to bury and never have to think about again .Follow Gabrielle Glaister on Twitter @gabbyglaister .Follow My Time Capsule on Twitter, Instagram & Facebook: @MyTCpod .Follow Michael Fenton Stevens on Twitter: @fentonstevens and Instagram @mikefentonstevens .Produced and edited by John Fenton-Stevens for Cast Off Productions .Music by Pass The Peas Music .Artwork by matthewboxall.com .This podcast is proud to be associated with the charity Viva! Providing theatrical opportunities for hundreds of young people. Get this podcast ad-free by becoming a team member with Acast+! Your support will help us to keep making My Time Capsule. Join our team now! https://plus.acast.com/s/mytimecapsule. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mina Anwar is best known for playing PC Maggie Habib in the sitcom The Thin Blue Line by Ben Elton staring Rowan Atkinson. She was also in the film Infidel, with Omid Djalili and Matt Lucas, Razzledazzle, Shameless, Upstart Crow, The Invisibles, The Sarah Jane Adventures, Scoop, 106 episodes of House of Anubis, Happy Valley, In the Club, Marley's Ghost, The Worst Witch, Terms and Conditions and Doctor Who. In 2017 she originated the role of Ray in the new musical Everybody's Talking About Jamie at the Crucible Theatre and continued her role for the West End transfer. She has just finished a long run in Life of Pi in the West End. Mina is a classically trained mezzo soprano and she sings big band jazz and sometimes sings backing vocals for The Charlatans.Mina Anwar is guest number 279 on My Time Capsule and chats to Michael Fenton Stevens about the five things she'd like to put in a time capsule; four she'd like to preserve and one she'd like to bury and never have to think about again .Follow Mina Anwar on Twitter @hildabaker .Follow My Time Capsule on Twitter, Instagram & Facebook: @MyTCpod .Follow Michael Fenton Stevens on Twitter: @fentonstevens and Instagram @mikefentonstevens .Produced and edited by John Fenton-Stevens for Cast Off Productions .Music by Pass The Peas Music .Artwork by matthewboxall.com .This podcast is proud to be associated with the charity Viva! Providing theatrical opportunities for hundreds of young people. Get this podcast ad-free by becoming a team member with Acast+! Your support will help us to keep making My Time Capsule. Join our team now! https://plus.acast.com/s/mytimecapsule. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rob Rouse is a comedian and actor best known for playing Bottom, in Ben Elton's comedy series Upstart Crow, about the life of William Shakespeare, alongside David Mitchell, Harry Enfield, Mark Heap and Liza Tarbuck. Rob won Channel Four's prestigious 'So You Think You're Funny' competition at the Edinburgh Festival in 1998 and has been a regular performer at major venues across the country and on TV, ever since. He has appeared in Grownups, The Law of the Playground, Coronation Street, The Wright Stuff, Guilty Pleasures, the film Penelope, The Friday Night Project which later became the Sunday Night Project, the Channel 4 sketch show Spoons, Tunnel of Love, The Bunk Bed Boys, The Pilot Show, 8 out of 10 Cats, Bognor or Bust, he played the title role in the series The Former Ambassador Robert Thornton for Paramount and was in the ITV show Mad Mad World. Rob Rouse is guest number 235 on My Time Capsule and chats to Michael Fenton Stevens about the five things he'd like to put in a time capsule; four he'd like to preserve and one he'd like to bury and never have to think about again .Listen to Rob's podcastsThe Unlikely Weightlifters Podcast: https://podfollow.com/1647984434 .Rob and Helen's Date Night: https://podfollow.com/1057253691 .Follow Rob Rouse on Twitter: @robrouse .Follow My Time Capsule on Twitter, Instagram & Facebook: @MyTCpod .Follow Michael Fenton Stevens on Twitter: @fentonstevens and Instagram @mikefentonstevens .Produced and edited by John Fenton-Stevens for Cast Off Productions .Music by Pass The Peas Music .Artwork by matthewboxall.com .This podcast is proud to be associated with the charity Viva! Providing theatrical opportunities for hundreds of young people. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Natalie and Darren discuss a plethora of theatre we've seen in September and recommendations of whst's on in October. Productions reviewed include: Horse-Play, The Tempest, Pretty Woman, Book of Mormon, The Crucible, The Committments, A Different Stage - Gary Barlow, Diva Live From Hell, Jack Absolute Flies Again, Life of Pi, Walking with Ghosts - Gabriel Byrne, Cages, The Drought, Eureka Day, Upstart Crow and  Comedy Store Players at new Soho Place Theatre.

"Hi-Diddly-Dee An Actor's Life For Me!" Please welcome Actor, Creative & all round 'prolific pants' Stewart Wright atop a bus on the way to Kathmandu in the halcyon days of being 19 for his 'Clearing', as we talk the combined passions of life, family, rugby and acting.Recorded also as a Facebook LIVE: https://www.facebook.com/730074635/videos/1030198231024253/Actor Stewart Wright, soon to be seen as “Devina Delish, the Cross Dressing Plumber” in “Midsomer Murders” and to answer the question that we've all been asking: “Dude, Where's My Donkey?” Also due to be appearing as “BS3 Santa” on a doorstep near you in Bristol at Christmas - and as “Barney the Postman” in a Christmas film on Netflix with a cheeky appearance in between in the West End as Richard Burbage (of Shakespeare's Lord Chamberlain Company) in “Upstart Crow” - with David Mitchell as the Bard himself - William Shakespeare!Marvellous!More about Stewart from Reg Starkey - Editor of UK Health Triangle Magazine: Sugar-free Stewart Wright is a fascinatingly competitive  English character actor. He has done remarkably well on TV and in films, as well as on stage. When Covid closed theatres but allowed freedom to move, he took his talent onto the streets, knocking on doors in the Christmas season with a degree of success that surprised even him. Stewart displays classical English charm, with traditional reserve. His parents were both doctors, who could not heal themselves and chose instead to go their different ways very early in Stewart's young life. Perhaps it was then that he first picked up the theatrical masks of comedy and tragedy, hiding his true feelings politely in the process? He was sent away to boarding  school, where he first trod the boards and got a taste for the ‘smell of the greasepaint and the roar of the crowd'. But where he really excelled was on the rugby field. Despite a serious knee injury aged 14, Stewart became Captain of Wellington's first XV and dreamed daily of playing for England. He was was definitely on track when he was selected for an England under 18 trial - but his hopes were shattered by a recurrence of his earlier injury. The possibility of playing professional rugby was kicked savagely into the longest grass. Stewart was left in the lonely field of the eternal subjunctive: the might- have-been. Aged 19, footloose and fiancée free, Stewart found his way to Kathmandu, enjoying the excesses of gap-year-style freedom before committing to three years at Drama School back in London. He never stopped watching top quality rugby or loving it - but acting became his new passion. In those early years, Stewart ran through Agents and girlfriends like a precocious child running through newly mown hay. By his own admission, his twenties and most of his thirties were mainly completely out of balance, addictive even. Yet as you can see from his Wikipedia page, they were also full of professional success - particularly in TV and on film, including now a new Bollywood biopic on Rugby as Paul Walsh and numerous new creative projects. For Stewart, his new and better-balanced life only really began at 40, when he got married to Celia and started his own family. The wild child, wounded by his own parents' divorce, was determined to create a secure, stable and loving environment for his wife and their two young sons. Meaningful creative work remains enormously important to this recently rebalanced individual - but family is now infinitely more important. Check him out. He remains highly competitive…Stewart Wright may once have been a headache - but he never was a bore!www.stewartwright.net

(No, not that one.) This weekend is the 359th anniversary of the death of William Shakespeare's wife Anne Hathaway, and to commemorate the occasion we talk to Dr. Katherine Scheil, author of Imagining Shakespeare's Wife: The Afterlife of Anne Hathaway. Dr. Scheil discusses what drew her to Hathaway as a subject for study; how Hathaway is almost always portrayed in relationship to Shakespeare; what to make of the “second best bed” she received in Shakespeare's will; the wonderful democratization and liberating opportunities of biofiction; how sex is frequently the default source of Shakespeare's “inspiration;” a discussion of the relative merits of the films Shakespeare In Love and All Is True, the TV series Upstart Crow, and the novel Hamnet; and ultimately, how biofiction can be a more insightful way of understanding historical figures, and even how sitcoms can reveal greater story and character nuance than drama. (Length 25:59) The post Celebrating Anne Hathaway appeared first on Reduced Shakespeare Company.

Tim Downie is best known for his major roles in Toast of London, Outlander, Upstart Crow, and the films Paddington and The King's Speech. Other TV includes in The Royal Bodyguard with Sir David Jason, Peep Show, Miranda, Hoff the Record with David Hasselhoff and Hapless on Netflix. Other film roles include in War Machine with Brad Pitt, Les Misérables, Transformers: The Last Knight and Horrible Histories: The Movie. Tim Downie is guest 202 on My Time Capsule and he chats to Richard Herring about the five things he'd like to put in a time capsule; four he'd like to preserve and one he'd like to bury and never have to think about again .Follow Tim Downie on Twitter and Instagram: @TimDownie1 .Follow My Time Capsule on Twitter, Instagram & Facebook: @MyTCpod .Follow Michael Fenton Stevens on Twitter: @fentonstevens and Instagram @mikefentonstevens .Produced and edited by John Fenton-Stevens for Cast Off Productions .Music by Pass The Peas Music .Artwork by matthewboxall.com .This podcast is proud to be associated with the charity Viva! Providing theatrical opportunities for hundreds of young people. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Tim Downie is an actor and writer. Well known for his roles in Toast of London, Outlander, Upstart Crow, and Good Omens. Tim has also starred in many films including Paddington, War Machine, and The King's Speech.  Tim has also written several plays including A Portrait of Maureen Flange. We started by talking to Tim about school and the challenges he faced having dyslexia. He shares his passion for film and literature and getting to do improv with Brad Pitt. PLUS we have extra content for our Patreons at patreon.com/blankpodcast Massive thanks to our Patrons: Mary Catherine Byrnes, Victoria Nielsen, Manya Kay, Alex Williams, Joel Piveteau, Richard Astill, Samantha Beaton, Claudia McKelvey, John Holland, Katherine Keen, Lynn Robinson, It's Coming Home 2022, Alice Chrystall, Maddie Lightfoot, Alex Collis, Martin Grimm, Liam Deacy. @blankpod @eliistender @jimdalycomedy @timdownie1 blankpodcast2018@gmail.com

Songs In The Key Of Laugh – Episode 3 – Rob Rouse.Songs In The Key Of Laugh is a lighthearted, action-packed podcast hosted by Corky and the Juice Pigs founder, Phil Nichol and musical maestro David Tims.Each week, they will delve in to the world of comedy songs and musical comedians. There will be laughs, gaffs, parody games and heaps of fun alongside in-depth interviews with some of the world's finest purveyors of comedy songs and musical comedy. This week's guest is stand up comedian, musician, actor, and star of BBC sitcom Upstart Crow, Rob Rouse. He also brings with him his neighbour, the one & only Neil Young! We are also featuring song contest entries from Martin Zerfahs & Edy Hurst.Help celebrate this oft maligned art form and subscribe today.Subscribe at https://www.songsinthekeyoflaugh.com, find out more about Rob at http://www.robrouse.com/ & https://twitter.com/RobRouse/ - sign up for his patreon at https://www.patreon.com/robrouse See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Dan Tetsell is a comedy writer and performer but he's probably best known for appearing in Hollyoaks as Jim McGinn for 111 episodes. He's also been in Miranda, Psychoville, Skins, Peep Show, Utopia, Humans, Red Dwarf, Not Going Out and Upstart Crow. As a writer he's written The Museum of Everything, That Was Then, This Is Now and Newsjack for BBC Radio 4 and the CBBC series young Dracula. Dan Tetsell is guest number 133 on My Time Capsule and chats to Michael Fenton Stevens about the five things he'd like to put in a time capsule; four he'd like to preserve and one he'd like to bury and never have to think about again .Follow Dan Tetsell on Twitter: @tetsell . Follow My Time Capsule on Twitter, Instagram & Facebook: @MyTCpod .Follow Michael Fenton Stevens on Twitter: @fentonstevens & Instagram @mikefentonstevens .Produced and edited by John Fenton-Stevens for Cast Off Productions .Music by Pass The Peas Music .Artwork by Matthew Boxall .This podcast is proud to be associated with the charity Viva! Providing theatrical opportunities for hundreds of young people. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

#348 Vice Versa - Richard has seen a middle aged man score a major triumph over two trainee baristas over the absence of a plate. His guest this week also expects crockery in coffee shops, it's David Mitchell. They discuss the cruel and ever speeding passage of time, how to revolutionise body swap comedies, obituary photos, how David turned out to be right about Upstart Crow and how Covid disrupted his first West End run, why David won't be appearing on Taskmaster and how Richard was spared embarrassment when having his balls scanned. It's got everything. Plus Richard tries out his new book “Would You Rather?” on the master of Emergency Questions. Buy the book/ebook/audiobook wherever you get your bookshttps://www.amazon.co.uk/Richard-Herrings-Would-You-Rather/dp/B09B186VZSSUPPORT THE SHOW!Watch our TWITCH CHANNELBecome a badger and see extra content at our WEBSITESee details of the RHLSTP TOUR DATESBuy DVDs and Books from GO FASTER STRIPE See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Assistant to the Humble Commissioner is back, joined by an upstart crow that got bloody lucky this week!

Greetings TSP pals. Hope you're all keeping well. It's that new episode time of the week and we're joined by actor and writer Tim Downie. You might know Tim from such programs shows as Outlander, Upstart Crow or Toast Of London alongside previous TSP guest Matt Berry, or from his roles in Paddington and The King's Speech. Craig and Tim talk facial hair, children's stories, Japanese cinema, making room for everybody in the industry, keeping a varied skillset and loads, loads more. You'll love it. This is episode 154 of the Two Shot Podcast. Enjoy.  Get in touch... Facebook- search 'Two Shot Podcast' Twitter- @twoshotpod Instagram- @twoshotpod If you've enjoyed listening then please click through to https://www.patreon.com/twoshotpod to make a donation to the running costs of the show. You'll get bonus pictures, video and audio in return. Nice one. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The winning script of our Young Writer's Competition, The Chicken Salad of a Troubled Mind is set in the deep and murky subconscious of a troubled mind. We follow the footsteps of Sarah as she attempts to lunch with her mum, and bond with her sister, without her innermost thoughts brimming over the edge. Helen Monks is a writer from Birmingham, who's poetic style of writing caught the judges attention. Helen became Birmingham's first Young Poet Laureate in 2005, played Pip Archer in The Archers, Co-founded LUNG theatre, and played William Shakespeare's daughter in Upstart Crow. Helen is an accomplished playwright, winning many awards. Helen starred in Raised by Wolves on Channel 4. Helen wrote Chicken Salad of a Troubled Mind at the age of 20.

In this episode, we discuss gender bending in theatre. Does a character's gender matter? Does the actor have to be the same gender as a character? In this time of gender fluidity, we discuss the impact it can and historically has brought to the stage. Lastly this episode is slightly different in that “THE READING” and “THE PROCESS” segments are done a bit differently. Enjoy! Leave us a voice message with your question and we will play it on air! https://anchor.fm/11minutestheatre As always, say hello and/or suggest a podcast topic via email, voice message, our website, Facebook or Instagram: Website: https://www.11minutestheatre.com Instagram: @11minstheatre Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/11MinutesTheatre Email: info@11minutestheatre.com — EPISODE TIMELINE — 0:00 - 9:45 -- INTRODUCTION/TOPIC DISCUSSION (Getting right to it) 9:46 - 15:41 -- ALESHA'S LUXURIOUS LIBATIONS (The Clover Club Cocktail) 15:42 - 20:09 -- THE READING: Alesha's Pick ; Her dream male role and a female role she wants Kevin to read 20:10 - 22:43 -- TOPIC DISCUSSION CONT. (Gender Swap casting and Cross Gender Casting) 22:44 - 26:29 -- JANINE'S NERDY GEBBERISH (Donmar Warehouse Theatre in London-all female casts) 26:30 - 39:43 -- BRING IN THE GUEST! (Todd Black - local Denver actor) 39:44 - 50:40 -- KEVIN'S QUIZ CORNER (Creating a Stage Production - Fictional Story Quiz) 50:41 - 1:00:42 -- THE PROCESS: Kevin's Pick; His dream female role and a male role he wants Alesha to read 1:00:43 - 1:06:44 -- CLOSING QUOTES/WRAP UP - (Mommie Dearest the musical, Quick Drag Race Chat, upcoming episode, RuPaul quotes) — ALESHA'S LUXURIOUS LIBATIONS RECIPE — Clover Club Cocktail (1 serving) 3 raspberries ¾ oz simple syrup ¾ oz lemon juice ½ oz aquafaba ½ oz dry vermouth 1 1/2 oz gin Ice (preferably a large cube) Muddle raspberries in shaker. Add simple syrup, vermouth, lemon juice, gin, & aquafaba to cocktail shaker. Dry shake ingredients together (without ice) until foam starts to form. Add large ice to shaker. Vigorously shake until frost forms in outside of shaker.. strain into glass of choice & add raspberry for garnish. — SHOW NOTES/LINKS — Donmar Warehouse Donmar Warehouse is a 251-seat, not-for-profit theatre in Covent Garden, London, England HENRY IV at Donmar Warehouse (all Female cast review) The Upstart Crow (by Ben Elton) - A British sitcom staring David Mitchell about William Shakespear The Pillowman and other 11 Minutes Theatre videos can be seen on our website: — SEGMENT MUSIC— KEVIN'S QUIZ CORNER “House of Style” JANINE'S NERDY GIBBERISH “City Jaunt” ALESHA'S LUXURIOUS LIBATIONS “Spin” Vocals : Kevin Music : Jay Man www.our-music-box.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/11minutestheatre/message

Kieran Hodgson tells Michael Berkeley how he turned his lifelong obsession with Mahler, and his own struggle to write a symphony, into comedy gold. Fortunately for us Kieran put aside an early ambition to become a train driver and has instead forged a career as one of our most entertaining actors, writers and comedians. He’s won awards and accolades at Edinburgh for shows on the unlikely subjects of school French exchanges, British politics in the 1970s – and his obsession with late-Romantic music. You might know him from his Radio 4 show Earworms – comic introductions to the great composers – and for his television roles in Two Doors Down, Upstart Crow and God’s Own County. And you might also be one of the tens of millions of people who have enjoyed his ‘Bad TV’ parodies on YouTube. Music is central to Kieran’s life: he’s been playing the violin in amateur orchestras since childhood and composing since he was in his teens. He chooses an unfairly neglected concerto by Bruch; Schnittke’s breath-taking Choir Concerto; and music by Schoenberg, by Bernstein and – in a first for Private Passions – by the Dutch cabaret artist Wim Sonneveld. Producer: Jane Greenwood A Loftus Media production for BBC Radio 3

Dr Edel Semple (bottom right, above) from University College in Cork, Ireland, and Dr. Ronan Hatfull (bottom left) from the University of Warwick convened a seminar entitled “Shakespearean Biofiction on the Stage and Screen” for this year’s annual conference of the Shakespeare Association of America, where we discussed the how and why of, among other things, we made William Shakespeare a character in William Shakespeare's Long Lost First Play (abridged). Edel and Ronan discuss how the seminar went and talk about the similarities between academic seminars and RSC performances; how incredible planning goes into making things casual and relaxed; what red leather pants really signifies (in both their American or British meaning); how adaptation is also a form of biofiction; shout-outs to all the contributors; layers of irony; what our version of Shakespeare might look like as played by teenagers; how the Shakespeare in Ben Elton’s Upstart Crow is and isn’t like Homer Simpson; climbing up on high horses; and, as always -- the importance of the craic! (Length 28:57) The post Analyzing Shakespearean Biofiction appeared first on Reduced Shakespeare Company.

Welcome to season two of Speak The Speech! In this episode, Ben Elton joins James to speak about Hamlet’s speech from Act 3, Scene 2 (the very speech our podcast derives its name from). They talk about Ben's discovery of Shakespeare and theatre, his comedy series Upstart Crow, and how Shakespeare is the classic British sitcom character. Ben Elton is a multi-award-winning writer, comic, actor and director. His TV writing credits include The Young Ones, Blackadder, The Thin Blue Line and Upstart Crow. Since 1989 he's published 16 novels and written West End plays and musicals, including We Will Rock You, Love Never Dies, and a stage adaptation of Upstart Crow, which opened in London in 2020.

From Peep Show, Would I Lie To You, That Mitchell and Webb Look, Upstart Crow, he's a regular on QI, he hosts BBC Radio 4's The Unbelievable Truth and now, BAFTA winner, David Mitchell is guest number 38 on My Time Capsule. He chats to Michael Fenton Stevens about the five things he'd like to put in a time capsule; four he’d like to preserve and one he’d like to bury and never have to think about again .Follow David Mitchell on Twitter @RealDMitchell .Follow My Time Capsule on Twitter, Instagram & Facebook: @MyTCpod .Follow Michael Fenton Stevens on Twitter: @fentonstevens and Instagram @mikefentonstevens .Produced and edited by John Fenton-Stevens for Cast Off Productions .Music by Pass The Peas Music .Artwork by Matthew Boxall .Social media support by Harriet Stevens .This podcast is proud to be associated with the charity Viva! Providing theatrical opportunities for hundreds of young people. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week I'm joined by the very funny actor Jason Callender. From playing the regular Dexter Harris in hit TV show 'The 4 O'clock Club' he's gone on to star in West End shows 'The Play That Goes Wrong' and 'Upstart Crow'. As well as chatting about the successes in his career we'll laugh about some brilliant behind the scene stories, such as, trying to knocking himself out on stage, dodgy rapping and exposing his fake bum to the mayor.     This is Episode 4 of A Performer, A Pint and A Pod with actor Jason Callender.   Subscribe as there's more amazing performers in the upcoming weeks. Rate and review as I love to hear your thoughts and also...   Get in touch Facebook- search 'A Performer, A Pint & A Pod' Twitter- @performerpint Instagram- @performerpint

Grace Fae returns for a review of the BBC comedy Upstart Crow, lessons for the youngsters, and mask etiquette. Grace tells the story of the fishing trip that ended up not being a proposal, and Jimmy renews his vow to never wash his hands due to new advice from our secret celebrity guest: "stinky feet, stinky feet, everything is gross".

Fans of the Shakespearean-inspired comedy ‘Upstart Crow’ will be familiar with the exclamation ‘hang the futtock on’. It often comes at a moment when the playwright is struggling to find ... Read More The post Hang the futtock on appeared first on Turn the Page.

This is a teaser of things to come, with excerpts from the first 4 episodes, including an OLIVIER AWARD winning actress, the star of SCHOOL OF ROCK, a star of UPSTART CROW and one of the stars of an OSCAR WINNING MOVIE... Ever wanted to go for a drink with a top performer? Then subscribe to this podcast and join our host Graeme Rooney (BBC2's The Ginge, The Geordie and The Geek, The Play That Goes Wrong, Ashes to Ashes, Bad Education) as he gets a round in and catches up with a variety of people in the entertainment industry from Hollywood to the West End!  Each week he'll chat to an actor, singer, magician, comedian, presenter or other fantastic performer all at different points of their career. Discussing where they've come from, career defining moments, awful auditions and guilty pleasures, all whilst having a laugh and getting a wee bit tiddly! FOLLOW @performerpint on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook. SUBSCRIBE and then rate and review.

Esteemed recent guests Stephanie Green, Dan Cassino, and Richard Lawson each picked out an episode for your three panelists to watch for Episode 310's Forcening. First into the breach was David T. Cole, ordered by Stephanie to watch a fourth-season Real Housewives Of Potomac episode involving purse-smacking, (alleged) sausage-sucking, and how long after the stated start time one should arrive at a party -- and we also discussed the underwhelming interior-design narratives of so-called rich people. Next up was Buntsy's foray into Dan's "what if Shakespeare, but a laugh-tracked sitcom" mission for her, Upstart Crow's episode on the writing of Hamlet and the (convenient?) murder of Christopher Marlowe. Was her admiration for the propmaster's novelty-Tudor-London-keychain work enough to win her over, or is the show for those Columbia professors who always got to the art-house movie late and spent the whole time laughing performatively at the jokes? Lastly, Richard told Tara to dive into Outer Banks and its punchable-face-of-voice-over protagonist. Is a shipwreck mystery the right plot for a teen show? And does that matter if all the "teens" look 28? Grab a butter knife and cut into an all-new Extra Hot Great. TOPICS Lead Topic:

Esteemed recent guests Stephanie Green, Dan Cassino, and Richard Lawson each picked out an episode for your three panelists to watch for Episode 310's Forcening. First into the breach was David T. Cole, ordered by Stephanie to watch a fourth-season Real Housewives Of Potomac episode involving purse-smacking, (alleged) sausage-sucking, and how long after the stated start time one should arrive at a party -- and we also discussed the underwhelming interior-design narratives of so-called rich people. Next up was Buntsy's foray into Dan's "what if Shakespeare, but a laugh-tracked sitcom" mission for her, Upstart Crow's episode on the writing of Hamlet and the (convenient?) murder of Christopher Marlowe. Was her admiration for the propmaster's novelty-Tudor-London-keychain work enough to win her over, or is the show for those Columbia professors who always got to the art-house movie late and spent the whole time laughing performatively at the jokes? Lastly, Richard told Tara to dive into Outer Banks and its punchable-face-of-voice-over protagonist. Is a shipwreck mystery the right plot for a teen show? And does that matter if all the "teens" look 28? Grab a butter knife and cut into an all-new Extra Hot Great. SHOW TOPICSThe Real Housewives Of Potomac S04.E06: Sex, Lies, and Butter KnivesUpstart Crow S03.E02: Wild Laughter In The Throat Of DeathOuter Banks S01.E01: PilotSHOW NOTESPhoto: Bravo, BBC, NetflixDISCUSSIONTalk about this episode on its dedicated page on ExtraHotGreat.comTweet at us @ExtraHotPodcast on TwitterWe are @ExtraHotGreat on InstagramSUPPORT EHG ON PATREONThe EHG gang have been recording this podcast for almost a decade now. In podcasting terms, that makes us positively Methuselahian. Since the start of EHG, our listeners have asked if we had a tip jar or donation system and we'd look at each other and say surely that is a joke, people don't pay other people to do podcasts. We'd email them back "Ha ha ha, good one, Chet" and go about our business. Now we are told this is a real thing that real nice people do. Value for value? In today's topsy turvy world? It's madness but that good kind of madness, like when you wake up at 3:15am and clean your house. Or something. In all seriousness, we are humbled by your continued prodding to get a Patreon page up for EHG and here it is! Extra Hot Great on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Upstart Crow's wonderful Helen Monks (who is also the host of the excellent podcast Bitchin') joins Jon and Marc to drag the One Show to rehab and get it to tearfully admit it has a problem (making good television). See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Upstart Crow's wonderful Helen Monks (who is also the host of the excellent podcast Bitchin') joins Jon and Marc to go on a socially distanced walk with The One Show. Along Beachy Head. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Hey WTAF-ers!We welcome back one of our favourite ever guests. Star of stage, screen and children's entertaining it's the one and only Tim Downie. We chat, whilst on lockdown about This Country series 3, filming Outlander and Tim gives us the rules to Christmas Bingo!You can catch Tim in his new Comedy series 'The Jewish Enquirer' on Amazon Prime Video. Click the link below to go to Amazon Prime Video and sign up.https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/video/detail/B083TCQZSQ/ref=atv_dp_share_cu_rWe have now rearranged the date for WTAF LIVE 4 : THE FAREWELL to Friday September 18th. It would be great, with all that's going on in the world, that all the This Country fans could come together and have a night of fun and laughs. Grab your tickets here - http://www.ticketsource.co.uk/sundial Come and be a Patreon Bozo! You can support the podcast for as little as $1 a month and get great rewards such as : Early access to Podcast Episodes. Exclusive Content Early Live Show ticket access Limited Edition WTAF enamel Pin Go to www.patreon.com/wtaf to join the fun! We have some awesome Series 3 t shirts now available at https://www.podcastmerch.co.uk/wtaf-this-countrywww.wtafpodcast.comTwitter https://twitter.com/wtafthiscountryFacebook https://facebook.com/wtafthiscountryInstagram https://instagram.com/wtafthiscountrySupport the show (http://www.patreon.com/wtaf )

Will, il corvo parvenu (a detta di Sir Greene)In occasione dell'anniversario della morte di Shakespeare (avvenuta il 23 aprile 1616) parliamo di una sitcom inglese: Upstart Crow (il corvo parvenu, appunto) che mostra un lato inedito - e divertente - del grande drammaturgo.Foto copertina: https://bit.ly/34Nurk4 Testo: https://bit.ly/30OZzCl

The Jeff Berry? Well, -A- Jeff Berry. Redeeming the name, we bring you the story of a man who studied Computers so he wouldn't have to wait tables, then ran away to New York to be an actor and playwright. Now he lives in England, and writes Medieval cooking articles as well as plays and stories. … Continue...Episode 44 – An Interview with Jeff Berry

Upstart Crow's Helen Monks is back on the show, and she’s had an absolute pizza disaster. We also talk about last week's episode of Have I Got News For You, which was QUITE SOMETHING.Plus, find out why Dave has a wonky beard and Tom is absolutely over the moon (he had a nice coffee). See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Writer and comedian Ben Elton's career in the arts began in the turbulent 1980s and he has worn his passions and politics on his sleeve ever since. Also, we meet the choreographers behind the viral hit "art film" Black Swan from K-pop megastars BTS and discuss the impact of COVID-19 on the performing arts sector.

Writer and comedian Ben Elton's career in the arts began in the turbulent 1980s and he has worn his passions and politics on his sleeve ever since.Also, we meet the choreographers behind the viral hit "art film" Black Swan from K-pop megastars BTS and discuss the impact of COVID-19 on the performing arts sector.

Writer and comedian Ben Elton's career in the arts began in the turbulent 1980s and he has worn his passions and politics on his sleeve ever since. Also, we meet the choreographers behind the viral hit "art film" Black Swan from K-pop megastars BTS and discuss the impact of COVID-19 on the performing arts sector.

Comedian David Mitchell discusses his West End debut playing William Shakespeare in Ben Elton’s stage adaptation of the BBC TV sitcom, Upstart Crow. The play, which also stars Gemma Whelan and Mark Heap, explores the realities of life for the man behind the drama as he attempts to resurrect his career and save London theatre form the puritans. Leading soprano Elizabeth Llewellyn has, over the last 10 years, won many plaudits for her voice that’s been described as distinctive and unforgettable. She discusses taking on the title role in a production of Verdi’s Luisa Miller at ENO – the first time the opera, dating from the middle of Verdi’s career, has been performed at the Coliseum. Emily Brontë’s novel Wuthering Heights is a 19th century classic with its tempestuous love story between spirited Catherine Earnshaw and brooding Heathcliff becoming a shorthand for obsessive passion. Conventionally, it’s been seen as book for girls but that hasn’t deterred playwrights Andrew Sheridan and Ben Lewis who join Stig to discuss their respective new stage adaptations of Brontë’s gothic tale. Presenter Stig Abell Producer Jerome Weatherald

Les Miserables gala opening performance at SondheimTheatre and backstage interview with actor Ciaran Bowling who plays Grantaire. The Prince of Egypt at Dominion Theatre and backstage interview with actor Jay Marsh. The Upstart Crow at Gielgud Theatre.

Ho ho ho! Secret Owl Santa has brought you a gift that you didn't ask for and may even object to, just like ALL Secret Santas! Ho ho ho!We’ve taken another of our podcasts that we think you might enjoy and popped it on here in the spirit of Christmas and free stuff. And it's... bitchin'. In this episode, Helen Monks (Raised by Wolves, Upstart Crow) and Tilly Steele (Doctor Who, Victoria) have a chat about The One Who Likes Dinosaurs In Friends. Enjoy!https://play.acast.com/s/bitchin See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The One With George Stephanopoulos is the choice of this week's guests, star of Victoria and Dr Who Tilly Steele and star of Upstart Crow and Raised By Wolves Helen Monks. And hey, guess what? You can only ruddy rate and review this podcast on iTunes or other podcast platform and that, if you so desire. No but seriously it's really nice, we always rocket up the charts when you do a little review and that, so if you can spare 60 seconds and fancy typing us a nice lil message, we'd love you for ever and ever.If you want to come say hi we're @FriendsWF on Twitter PLUS we have a BRAND NEW INSTAGRAM. It's @fwfpod, because our Twitter handle had already been taken by someone with 3 followers (bastards) - but please come and find us on there so we have more followers than just the two of us.Also, check out Helen and Tilly's EXCELLENT podcast bitchin' which is @bitchinpod on Twitter.And if you want to find any of us individually because you like one of us more than the others, you're in luck, we are all on the world wide web on the Twitters too:Friends With Friends @friendsWFDave @davecribbPete @pete_allisonHelen Monks @Helen_MonksTilly Steele @TillySteele See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week we review - Upstart Crow (Series 1 Episode 1)It's 1592 and Will Shakespeare is just at the beginning of his extraordinary career. The series focuses on both Will's family and professional life and include the surprising stories of where many of his ideas came from.Also featured are his wife Anne and his extended family, his servant Bottom, his friends Kate and Marlowe, his theatrical troupe, and his rival Robert Greene.In the series, Will finds inspiration for Romeo from an unlikely source; mislays a nearly treasonous masterpiece; gets tricked into a very embarrassing pair of tights; has a spot of bother with the wife over some sonnets; meets three witches who predict great things for him; and borrows some money on some rather unusual conditions.David Mitchell, Rob Rouse, Gemma Whelan, Liza Tarbuck, Harry Enfield, Paula Wilcox, Helen Monks, Steve Speirs.Written by Ben EltonProduced by Gareth EdwardsDirected by Matt Lipsey and Richard BodenA BBC Production.Upstart Crow is available here: https://bbc.in/2Phwhl1The Comedy Slab Podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spreaker, Stitcher, iHeart Radio, Spotify and Youtube.Subscribe for a new episode each Monday.Get in touch - we're @ComedySlab on Twitter and ComedySlab on Facebook.

Helen Monks tells us about Trojan Horse, the award-winning play she co-created, which tells the story of the Trojan Horse scandal, and is about to go on a nationwide tour. She also chats tackling ingrained Islamophobia and the joys of multicultural Birmingham with our Hannah, who manages to almost get some Upstart Crow news out of her too. Tuck in! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this day in Tudor history, 3rd September 1592, in the reign of Queen Elizabeth I, Elizabethan writer and playwright Robert Greene died in London. Greene was a prolific writer, but he is best known for a pamphlet "Greene's Groats-worth of Wit bought with a Million of Repentance" which it was claimed he wrote on his deathbed. It is an important work because it is the first known contemporary reference to William Shakespeare as a playwright, although the reference to Shakespeare is actually an attack on the actor/playwright, who Greene saw as an "upstart crow".Find out more about the pamphlet and why Greene, or whoever wrote it, launched an attack of the Bard, in today's talk from Claire Ridgway, founder of the Tudor Society.You can see this podcast as a video at the following link:https://youtu.be/03qT91wY9FQYou can find Claire at:https://www.theanneboleynfiles.com https://www.tudorsociety.comhttps://www.facebook.com/theanneboleynfiles/https://www.facebook.com/tudorsociety/https://twitter.com/AnneBoleynFiles https://twitter.com/thetudorsociety https://www.instagram.com/tudor.society/ https://www.instagram.com/anneboleynfiles/

This week's guest is TV star and all round excellent human, Helen Monks. Helen has worked on shows like Raised by Wolves and Upstart Crow, as well as been an unwelcome guest in a friend's pigeon disaster. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Robert Greene’s A Groatsworth of Wit was written as a small pamphlet, and told a moralistic tale which was partly autobiographical. The story includes many characters, songs, fables, and perhaps most famously--sharply barbed criticism that takes aim at his contemporary playwrights and actors. The most famous criticism for which Greene’s work is most remembered is that this document is where Shakespeare is called and Upstart Crow. Here to help us take a detailed look at Robert Greene, the history of A Groatsworth of Wit, and what these famous insults tell us about the life of William Shakespeare is our guest, Dr. Lois Potter.

W-W-W-Welcome to episode one of NOBLE DREAMS! We launch now during a total solar eclipse. Join together with the band as we do some light housekeeping, sit down with the incomparable and endlessly wonderful, stand-up-comic-like-no-other-Tina Friml, and then sing a song just for you. SO grateful to have you here. Come on in-the dreams are fine! TINA: https://www.tinafriml.com INSTAGRAM: @tinafrimagram Twitter: @tinafriml youtube: https://youtu.be/Oxpm5Gr255Y https://youtu.be/yIYUO9Vsla4To contact noble for feedback, shares, anything: nobledreamspod@gmail.comWebsite (work in progress): https://nobledreams.weebly.comINVITATIONS: Check out UPSTART CROW (show) and The Killers (band)-Recommended Album: Battle Born Also: The Art of Asking-book by Amanda PalmerDream On! xxnobleSupport Noble Dreams by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/nobledreamsFind out more at https://nobledreams.pinecast.coThis podcast is powered by Pinecast.

This weeks castaway is an actor, writer, comedian and all-round legend Tim DownieTim has starred in multiple Oscar and BAFTA nominated films. He played the duke of Gloucester in The Kings Speech, Montgomery Clyde in Paddington as well as Brevet in Les Miserables. More recently he has appeared in Michael Bay’s Transformers 5 and alongside Brad Pitt in War Machine.Our castaway is also a small screen wonderlord. He is probably best known for playing Kit Marlowe in Ben Elton’s Upstart Crow and Danny Bear in the marvellous Toast of London with Matt Berry. Other TV credits include Plebs, Wolf Hall and Peep Show. Our castaway has also written and performed in a multitude of stage productions, He speaks Hebrew and he absolutely loves crisps. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

After a few weeks off, Dazzy and Butcher are back with more tv shows and classic/online movies including "Bad Blood," "Timeless," "Dog Soldiers" (2002), "Love, Honour and Obey" (2000), "National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation" (1989), "Shawshank Redemption" (1994), Upstart Crow, Black Sails and some stinkers including "Batman & Robin" (1997) and The Asylum's mockbuster "Almighty Thor" (2011) PLUS this week's recommendation of the week: "The Lost City Of Z" (2017)

Upstart Crow is nominated by Jeffers, potentially giving Ben Elton his 6th entry into the Hall of Fame. Will Steve approve of David Mitchell's turn as Shakespeare? If music be the food of theatre, play on... We also discuss Liza Tarbuck's dad 'Tarby', the merits of Upstart Crow vs Blackadder and much more. Twitter: @SitcomShowdown Theme tune 'Billy Blues' by texasradiofish (c) copyright 2015. Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. Thanks texasradiofish!

Dave and James sit down for a nice long chat with BBC Executive Producer Gareth Edwards who's managed to steer the ship on Upstart Crow, Still Open All Hours and Spaced. Yes. Spaced. I know, right? Lots of good advice here, including two rules about notes.

Ben Elton is co-writer of The Young Ones and Blackadder, a bestselling novelist, playwright, director and writer of Upstart Crow. He talks about his new and timely novel about identity, politics, middle age and murder; his life as a semi-Australian empty-nester, and why he’s about to embark on his first UK stand up tour in 15 years. The shortest shepherd in England, Sally Urwin, reveals why she gave up her city life as a marketing manager to work on a sheep farm in Northumberland and the joys and challenges of the lambing season. Listener Chris Lockwood recalls playing football the unofficial England women’s team at the 1971 World Cup in Mexico – at the age of 16. Matt Bateman is playing in the British Quidditch Cup this weekend. He explains the game, his position as “beater”, and the difference between The Quaffle, Bludgers and The Snitch. Andy Bell, best known as frontman for the electropop duo Erasure, describes his life growing up in Peterborough with darts playing parents, how he likes to challenge his voice, and his alter-ego Torsten. Singer-songwriter Jack Savoretti shares his Inheritance Tracks - Forever Young sung by Joan Baez, and Kathy’s Song by Simon and Garfunkel. Presented by the Rev. Richard Coles and Suzy Klein. Producer: Louise Corley Editor: Beverley Purcell.

Dr. Paul Edmondson, the director of research for the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust in Stratford-Upon-Avon, served as a historical consultant on Kenneth Branagh's new film All Is True, an elegiac imagining of the final days of William Shakespeare. Paul discusses his role in the film's production and how he came to be involved, and also shares backstage glimpses as to how and where the movie was filmed, insight into the film's original impulses, some clearly lifelong passions, the presence of VIPs, a different key for Ben Elton to write about Shakespeare in than Upstart Crow, navigating hot spots, how research is helping us evolve our understanding of Shakespeare's personal life, and how even a creative genius sometimes just needs to be professional, even in moments of great loss. Featuring a special appearance by (and extreme gratitude to) National Public Radio's film critic Bob Mondello. (Length 24:02) The post Episode 636. All Is True? appeared first on Reduced Shakespeare Company.

Ben Elton, creator of the iconic Elizabethan sitcom Blackadder II, talks about his fascination with Shakespeare, as Upstart Crow returns to BBC Two for a Shakespeare/Dickens mashup, A Crow Christmas Carol. He's also written the screenplay for All is True, a Shakespeare biopic starring Kenneth Branagh. Vanessa Kisuule reads her poem Describing Snow in the Aftermath, part of Radio 4's poetry day marking the winter solstice. As artist Olafur Eliasson installs melting ice blocks outside Tate Modern in order to highlight the dangers of climate change, Stig asks whether political art is becoming more of a call to action. With critics Jacky Klein, Jonathan Jones and artist Bob and Roberta Smith. And why has misery won out over cheer on Christmas TV in recent years? David Butcher investigates. Presenter: Stig Abell Producer: Timothy Prosser

The celebrated Raised By Wolves and Upstart Crow actor Helen Monks and the excellent Al Orme join Jon Holmes to ask the One Show on a date and then stand it up. This week: Olly Murs won't go cruising, a company that gives loans so you can buy a ferret, Helen discovers Jane Macdonald, everyone's stealing Billy Connolly's jokes and ha ha ha poor people. It can only be....The The One Show Show! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The celebrated Raised By Wolves and Upstart Crow actor Helen Monks and the excellent Al Orme join Jon Holmes to ask The One Show to help us load a sofa into the back of a van before adducting it and keeping it in a well, ITS RUBS THE LOTION ON ITS SKIN AND PUTS IT IN THE BASKET. This week: Alex Jones has a bun in the oven (not literally, she's pregnant), Michael Buble pushes his Canadian delicacies, dead men's coats, Billy Colonscopy, Helen looks up 'fetching' on air, and John Bishop enjoys a violent curry. It can only be....The The One Show Show! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Hey WTAF-ers!A real treat of an episode as we chat to actor Tim Downie of Toast of London, Upstart Crow and many others. We chat about This Country (of course), What it's like to ride a horse for Michael Bay and why he likes to be called 'bombardier!'It was a real pleasure chatting to Tim we hope you enjoy!Please subscribe, rate and review. Please support the podcast and get fantastic This Country cast rewards at https://www.patreon.com/wtafTwitter https://twitter.com/wtafthiscountryFacebook https://facebook.com/wtafthiscountryInstagram https://instagram.com/wtafthiscountrySnapchat https://snapchat.com/wtafthiscountrySupport the show (http://www.patreon.com/wtaf )

In this month's Outside The Box, there's almost too much TV to take in. Hannah, Jen and Mickey try their best and talk the best of the month's watching, including The Deuce, Bojack Horseman, No Offence, Mystery Road and Upstart Crow. You're welcome! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The original Pip Archer, now rising star in Upstart Crow. Meet the actress and writer from Birmingham.

Crepes should not be served on styrofoam plates.Sector 2 consists of:Dodgers Clubhouse Store The Crpe CafThe Los Angeles Sock MarketVIVO Italian Kitchen (now open, yes we know)Upstart Crow (retired) THE PODCAST: THE RIDE GIFT SHOP IS OPEN!https://www.teepublic.com/stores/podcast-the-rideFOLLOW PODCAST: THE RIDEhttps://twitter.com/podcasttheridehttps://www.instagram.com/podcasttheridePODCAST: THE RIDE IS A FOREVER DOG PODCASThttp://foreverdogproductions.com/fdpn/podcasts/podcast-the-ride

Kris Arnett is the proprietor of Kona Bay Books which is located in Kona on the Big Island of Hawaii. She also owns Hilo Bay Books in, you guessed it, Hilo, which is located on the other side of the Big Island of Hawaii.  I met with Kris recently at the Kona location to discuss bookstores. Among other things we talk about books touching everything and everyone, barbers, the Upstart Crow* bookshop in San Diego, Borders, driving across the Big Island, big box stores, suspense and romance, excitement about reading, the stereotype of book people being snobbish, treasure hunting, Hawaiian publishers, Pidgin to da Max, new age and military books, hiring criteria, Mark Twain: Literary Tourist, Gavan Daws' Shoal of Time: A History of the Hawaiian Islands, the 'Powell's of the Pacific,' and going to the volcano.  * Reportedly closing in 2018. Lease ends and the area will be redeveloped. 

Part 1 of 3 with MN singer/songwriter, Ali Gray, turning the tables and interviewing me for the podcast! We discuss: Upstart Crow, Memory Music Rewind, etc. at Mancini's! Enjoy!

The One With Unagi is the episode our first guest Helen Monks has chosen...you might recognise her from Upstart Crow or Raised By Wolves, and she's ruddy ace - although as you'll discover, her relationship with Friends is a bit worrying. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

ZERO-G #1170Title: A Few Little Things Podcast Title: Journey To The PodScience Fiction, Fantasy and Historical Radio with Rob Jan & Megan McKeough. This week: Tuning into the buzz about the ANT-MAN AND THE WASP trailer; UPSTART CROW, a sitcom about Shakespeare (truly!); STAR TREK DISCOVERY wrap ups; the NEW LEGENDS OF MONKEY, and more!For playlists, show notes, and news see the 3RRR website at:http://www.rrr.org.au/program/zero-g/playlistsFollow @zerogrobjan on Twitter and Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/ZeroGRadioZero G broadcasts live from Melbourne Australia on Mondays at 1pm AEST

Cariad talks to actor and comedian Gemma Whelan (Game of Thrones, The Crown, Uncle, Upstart Crow), about her Dad who died of cancer in 2016. As ever they discuss grief, pregnancy + wailing like a siren.You can tweet the show @thegriefcast, follow us on instagram @thegriefcast or email us thegriefcast@gmail.com because you are not alone. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The much-anticipated musical Hamilton has opened in London. It tells the story of Alexander Hamilton; one of the Founding Fathers of The United States with intentionally colour-conscious casting of non-white actors as the Founding Fathers. It has been a phenomenon on Broadway and across the US; how will it play with British audiences? Irish film Sanctuary has a cast made up almost exclusively of actors with learning difficulties. It lightly tells the story of a trip to the cinema where the best laid plans go awry. And even though it includes hugging and learning, does it tread the difficult line avoiding sentimentality or patronising the cast and the issues raised? In Louise Erdrich's newest novel Future Home Of The Living God, evolution is running backwards and all around the central character society is crumbling. She's a 26 year old fighting for her life in an oppressive post-cataclysm America, pregnant (maybe by an angel) And we review 3 of the BBC's TV Christmas specials: Father Brown, Upstart Crow and Not Going Out - what is the attraction of these yearly yuletide delights? Tom Sutcliffe's guests are Sarah Churchwell, Dreda Say Mitchell and David Benedict. The producer is Oliver Jones.

What a show! Dan and Daniel Lawrence Taylor rekindle their bromance, having worked together for years. Daniel also gives Dan the low down on his new ITV 2 show Timewasters and his low for dinosaurs. Dan's second guest was funny man Tim Downie. Tim spill some Hollyoaks on set secrets and tells Dan about working with alongside the likes of David Mitchell in BBC Two's Upstart Crow.

What a show! Dan and Daniel Lawrence Taylor rekindle their bromance, having worked together for years. Daniel also gives Dan the low down on his new ITV 2 show Timewasters and his low for dinosaurs. Dan’s second guest was funny man Tim Downie. Tim spill some Hollyoaks on set secrets and tells Dan about working with alongside the likes of David Mitchell in BBC Two’s Upstart Crow.

Do you José? He is our attempt to bypass the recommendation filters of Netflix, but we ended up on iPlayer instead. We found New Blood and Love, Nina. And soon we'll be able to find the surreal comedy of Big Field from BBC3. Contact us on Twitter, online at The Televigion Blog or via televigionist@gmail.com. Details this week Correspondence and Recommendations:- The Televigion Mum is a Mum fan and recommended Power Monkeys - All 4 thanks to Ayda Field (which reminded Rachel of this Robbie Williams moment)  Very Special Correspondence from Gauntletgirl has some thoughts on Upstart Crow (all on iPlayer but it is not a BBC One show as James thought!) and sent this fascinating New York Times article that requires more discussion next week, so give it a read! Can Netflix Survive in the World it Created? James Walker posits an app for those behind on their Televigion viewing and we steal it for the inevitable Televigion app. Current TV:- New Blood BBC 1, Thursdays, 9pm Mum BBC2, Fridays at 10pm Game of Thrones S6, Sky Atlantic, Sunday/Monday Preacher Amazon Prime, new episodes every Monday "On Demand"s My Attention:-  Whitechapel (Netflix) Best of Enemies (Netflix) Here is the article interviewing the film's editor from the Televigion Sister Chaos on the Bridge (Netflix) Bedtime Stories - Tim Peake (CBeebies) Gold Star:- Mum and New Blood for Rachel Best of Enemies for James Disappointment:- The shock of Joséing for Rachel Upstart Crow for James (but only just) Top of the Pile:- Mum for Rachel More Netflix documentaries for James Thanks for listening!

With Aasmah Mir and the Rev Richard Coles Actor and writer David Mitchell talks about playing William Shakespeare in new series Upstart Crow, his comedy partnership with Robert Webb, and being unable to read people, despite getting a lot of practice as team Captain on Would I Lie to You. As the football season comes to an end, listener Angela Hallam talks about the craft of making football mascots, and her experiences of wearing the costume. Former Arsenal midfielder Ray Parlour reflects on his career, which included signing for Fulham aged 9 and cleaning boots as an apprentice. Njambi McGrath is a comedian and antenatal teacher. She talks about finding her voice as a performer, growing up in Kenya and the difficult relationship with her father - which she talks about in her latest show. Amanda Holden shares her inheritance Track: Meat Loaf's Dead Ringer for Love and Dolly Parton's 9 to 5. Chester Town Crier David Mitchell talks about spending over two decades in the role, and explains why he's chosen an 18th century outfit. Upstart Crow staring David Mitchell continues on Monday on BBC 2 at 10pm, except in Northern Ireland where it's on at 11.35pm. Ray Parlour's autobiography The Romford Pele is out now Amanda Holden can be seen on Britain's Got Talent at 8pm on ITV. Producer: Claire Bartleet Editor: Karen Dalziel.

Christian Cawley and James McLean bring you a collection of #DoctorWho news and link-inspired chats in this week's podKast, which focuses on Christian's frustration with the number of in-jokes in Titan Comics' Doctor Who: The Fourth Doctor #2. Do in-jokes work for you? Do you find meta references a bit over the top these days? Click play to find out what Christian and James have to say on the matter, as well as their thoughts on John Barrowman's rumoured return, the Eighth Doctor's timeline, a rediscovered interview with Cyberman creators Kit Pedler and Gerry Davis, and Christian's frustrations with Upstart Crow.

Ben Elton has a new sitcom on BBC2; Upstart Crow starring David Mitchell as The Bard of Avon. Could it be a return to his golden form of Blackadder? A Midsummer Night's Dream is the first production by Emma Rice, the new Artistic Director at London's Globe Theatre. Does it auger well for her residency? Terrence Malick is a much-admired film director whose recent work has received very mixed critical responses. Will his latest, Knight of Cups, be admired or reviled? Novelist Louise Erdrich is of North American Indian descent and her work reflects this. Her newest - LaRose - is set in the world of the Ojibwe tribe Mona Hatoum has a retrospective of her work at Tate Modern - how well does or can it chronicle her conceptual art? Tom Sutcliffe's guests are Elif Shafak, Denise Mina and Boyd Tonkin. The producer is Oliver Jones.

Ewan McGregor stars in Our Kind of Traitor, based on a John Le Carré novel. The plot follows a couple on holiday in Marrakech who strike up a friendship with a Russian man who turns out to be a mafia kingpin. Ewan McGregor describes how the author visited the set and gave his blessing to play his character as a Scot.Upstart Crow sees the comedic quill of Blackadder writer Ben Elton return to the Elizabethan era. Starring David Mitchell this new BBC comedy follows William Shakespeare as he tries in vain to write some of his most famous works. Natalie Haynes reviews.Artist Katie Paterson is busy right now with work showing at The Lowry and Somerset House, and a new public artwork called Hollow, made from 10,000 tree samples from across the world, about to be unveiled at the University of Bristol. She discusses her fascination with capturing time, distance, and space. Liam Scarlett is Artist in Residence at The Royal Ballet, and his latest work is a brand new ballet based on Mary Shelley's Frankenstein. He discusses what drew him to the gothic novel, and reveals how he choreographed such a complex emotional story to a brand new score by Lowell Liebermann.Presenter: Kirsty Lang Producer: Angie Nehring.

Chris Fairbanks, Jackie Kashian, Gemma Whelan and Andy Zaltzman join host, Dave Holmes for pop culture quizzing about Shakespeare, scandals and corporations cack-handedly trying to memorialise Prince. Chris Fairbanks wants to plug his TV show Almost Genius and his podcast Do You Need A Ride. Chris also recommends the Ted Cruz Bad Lip Reading video. Jackie Kashian wants to plug her podcasts The Dork Forrest and The Jackie and Laurie Show and recommends Maria Bamford's new Netflix show Lady Dynamite. Gemma Whelan wants to plug her work in Game of Thrones, Upstart Crow and Horrible Histories. Gemma recommends Sara Pascoe's new book, Animal. Andy Zaltzman wants to plug his up-coming Edinburgh Fringe show Plan Z. You can follow Andy on Twitter @ZaltzCricket for cricket-based tweets and @HelloBuglers for other stuff. And finally, Dave Holmes is on Twitter @DaveHolmes and hosts his live quiz show, The Friday Forty at LA’s Meltdown Theatre on the second Friday of every month. Dave would like to recommend new MaxFun podcast The Beef and Dairy Network. You can let us know what you think of International Waters and suggest guests through our Facebook group or on Twitter. Written by Sarah Morgan and Asterios Kokkinos, recorded at MaxFunHQ in LA and GuiltFreePost in London, produced by Jennifer Marmor and Colin Anderson.

In 1592, the writer and critic Robert Greene accused the budding playwright William Shakespeare of plagiarism, and this stung the Bard deeply. Joe Loewenstein, professor of English and director of the Interdisciplinary Project in the Humanities and the Digital Humanities Workshop, shares Shakespeares initial response to the critique and explains how, even decades later, the Bard was still responding to Greene--though not in the way you might expect. He also discusses the culture of imitation and plagiarism in the late 16th- and early 17th-centuries.