It's the most talked-about show of the year so far. But has Netflix's 'Adolesence' put the final nail in the coffin of BBC and ITV drama comissioning? Richard and Marina discuss the sensational Stephen Graham drama.
After the iconic Chris Rock slap at the Oscars in 2023, Will Smith's career and reputation has been in the doldrums. Marina and Richard have a ... Show More
Nov 20
BBC Content Boss on Tim Davie, Traitors and Strictly's Future
Kate Phillips is one of the most important people in British entertainment. As Chief Content Officer at the BBC, she’s been at the heart of the institution’s creative output for over a decade and she’s responsible for many of the BBC’s most beloved shows, including Strictly Come ... Show More
55 m
Dec 2018
Kanye West & Drake Beef, Ariana Grande Steps In, & Farrah Abraham is back on TV | BHL Back to Realit
BHL's Back To Reality - Kanye West is twitter fighting with Drake, Travis Scott and Ariana Grande, Farrah Abraham is back on TV, and Ellen is thinking about leaving TV. BHL's Back To Reality brings you to the latest gossip news and updates on reality television, it's stars, and e ... Show More
43m 33s
Mar 2024
Oscars 2024 Best Picture Special
With the 2024 Academy Awards taking place on Sunday, the most trusted voices in film Mark and Simon are here to guide you through the 10 films in the running for Best Picture. Featuring highlights from interviews with directors Greta Gerwig, Celine Song and Jonathan Glazer, and a ... Show More
1h 6m
May 2025
S5 EP2: Sean Penn on dining with Jack Nicholson and Putin, run-ins with the paparazzi, and his relationship with Zelenskyy
Louis travels to Los Angeles to sit down with Hollywood heavyweight and international adventurer, Sean Penn. Renowned for award-winning roles in films like Milk, I Am Sam and Carlito’s Way, Sean discusses his colourful life and career, including dining with Jack Nicholson and Vla ... Show More
1h 24m
Nov 13
Edgar Wright on THE RUNNING MAN
Some exciting news—The Take is now on Patreon: www.patreon.com/kermodeandmayo. Become a Vanguardista or an Ultra Vanguardista to get video episodes of Take Two every week, plus member‑only chat rooms, polls and submissions to influence the show, behind‑the‑scenes photos and video ... Show More
1h 21m
Mar 2025
The Oscars Hangover Mailbag. Plus: Bong Joon-ho Returns!
Sean and Amanda are joined by Joanna Robinson to tie up some loose ends from Sunday’s Oscars (1:00) and to answer your mailbag questions about ‘Anora,’ Sean Baker’s huge night, snubs, ratings, the cultural relevance of the ceremony, and anything else you could cook up about the a ... Show More
2h 10m
Sep 8
Ep 248: Harland Williams
Harland Williams stops by the pod for wild stories about Rocket Man, his new movie Wingman, and hanging with Rodney Dangerfield. Plus, Mark and Sam get surprise drop-ins from Stavros Halkias and Chris Distefano, leading to chaos about art heists, shorts season, Anthony Bourdain, ... Show More
1h 30m
Sep 4
HONEY, DON’T: a film title that reviews itself? + Sam Riley on ISLANDS
Vanguardistas have more fun—so if you don’t already subscribe to the podcast, join the Vanguard today via Apple Podcasts or extratakes.com for non-fruit-related devices. In return you’ll get a whole extra Take 2 alongside Take 1 every week, with bonus reviews, more viewing recomm ... Show More
1h 10m
May 2025
‘The Studio’ Episodes 3-8: Midseason Awards, A-List Cameos, and Best Fake Movie
Sean Fennessey and Craig Horlbeck walk the red carpet to recap Episodes 3-8 of ‘The Studio.’ (0:00) Intro (2:44) How the show is operating as both a broad workplace comedy and an insider satire (13:25) Apple’s take on the Golden Globes (15:02) Midseason awards: best episode, most ... Show More
45m 12s
Jul 2025
Stephen Fry on ODYSSEY and Allison Anders on GRACE OF MY HEART & PARIS, TEXAS
In this episode of Kermode on Film, Mark welcomes two legendary guests for a lively film conversation, recorded at the BFI Southbank on Monday 14th July 2025.This is Part 2 of that show, in which Mark is joined by Allison Anders, the director of Gas Food Lodging and Grace of My H ... Show More
43m 35s