Talk Of The Townsends

Episodes

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  Amol Rajan spills Celebrity Traitors Secrets 05.10.2026 22m

  Amol Rajan told his wife he might be away for three weeks. Then he ended up in a coffin.Hannah and Benedict chat to Celebrity Traitors’ first murder victim about his showdown with James Acaster, the research he did on his fellow contestants and why Richard E. Grant is even more terrifying in a freezing Scottish chapel.They discuss the game plan he never got to use, Ross Kemp’s ongoing concerns about the arm rub and whether Amol would have turned on Richard if he’d become a Traitor.Plus, the Del Boy and Rodney comparisons, and why repeatedly calling Richard “Withnail” may not have helped.Spoilers for Celebrity Traitors episodes one and two.Send your thoughts and predictions to [email protected] of the Townsends is a Global Production.
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  Celebrity Traitors EP. 2 - Digging Your Own Grave 03.10.2026 19m

  Celebrity Traitors continues, and Richard E. Grant is not doing anything to help his precarious position ahead of the first round table. Hannah and Benedict dive deep on episode two, from the biggest graveyard in Traitor’s history to the most teeth you’ve ever seen in one man’s mouth (we love you Rob Beckett).They discuss blurred watches, frantic faithful theories and whether Ross Kemp can - literally - dig himself out of the hole of suspicion.P.S - What has the BBC done for Romesh?This episode contains spoilers for Celebrity Traitors episode two.Send your thoughts and predictions to [email protected] for two episodes a week and extra Traitors episodes recorded on the night!Talk of the Townsends is a Global Production.For advertising opportunities on this podcast, email: [email protected]
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  Celebrity Traitors EP. 1 - What is Richard E. Grant DOING?! 01.10.2026 20m

  Celebrity Traitors is back, and Richard E. Grant has already told everyone he’s a Traitor. Hannah and Benedict unpack an eventful first episode, from Claudia’s coffin entrance to the confession nobody quite knows what to do with.They discuss Richard’s partnership with Maya Jama, why Ross Kemp won’t let anyone near him and James Blunt’s unusually flattering portrait.Plus, with James Acaster and Amol Rajan making their case to join the Traitors, who’s staying and who’s going? Hannah has a theory.This episode contains spoilers for Celebrity Traitors episode one, plus a clearly signposted discussion of press coverage that could hint at what happens next.Send your thoughts and predictions to [email protected] for two episodes a week and extra Traitors episodes recorded on the night!Watch and listen on Global Player, YouTube and wherever you get your podcasts.Talk of the Townsends is a Global Production.For advertising opportunities on this podcast, email: [email protected]
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  Daisy Edgar-Jones & George McKay on the risk of book to screen 30.09.2026 21m

  With Sense and Sensibility in cinemas, Hannah and Benedict take a closer look at what makes an adaptation work, and when sticking to the book might be the problem.From The Lord of the Rings to The Hunger Games, they discuss your favourite adaptations, the changes worth making and why capturing the feeling of a book matters more than including every detail.They also chat to Sense and Sensibility stars Daisy Edgar-Jones and George MacKay about bringing a beloved book to the screen, feeling too modern in a period drama and whether yearning is overrated.What’s your favourite adaptation? And what would you like us to take a deep dive into next? Email [email protected] and listen on Global Player, YouTube and wherever you get your podcasts.Talk of the Townsends is a Global Production.For advertising opportunities on this podcast, email: [email protected]
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  The Traitors Cast Predict Celebrity Traitors Winners + Our NEW SET! 29.09.2026 36m

  "Soon is here."New studio, same yapping. Hannah and Benedict welcome you to a brand new era of Talk of the Townsends, now officially a Global podcast!This week, Benedict spends an evening with Tom Cruise, while Hannah attends the unveiling of a 50p coin and gets caught up in some unexpected drama. They also unpack Aaron Sorkin’s awkward AI interview, debate the New York Times’ best TV shows of the 21st century and get very worked up about an alleged Game of Thrones snub. Plus, who’s going to win Celebrity Traitors? They’ve asked previous Traitors winners for their predictions before making some questionable calls of their own.Subscribe for two episodes a week and extra Traitors episodes recorded on the night!Watch and listen on Global Player, YouTube and wherever you get your podcasts.Talk of the Townsends is a Global Production.For advertising opportunities on this podcast, email: [email protected]
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  TALK OF THE TOWNSENDS IS SO BACK! 29.09.2026 1m

  Talk of the Townsends is officially a Global podcast, which means more of the usual yapping, film and TV news, and A-list interviews than ever before.We’ll now be putting out two episodes a week: one classic Townsends chatty episode and a separate deep dive into a topic from the world of entertainment. And, of course, we’ll be covering The Traitors with extra episodes recorded on the night. Make sure you subscribe so you don’t miss a thing!Watch and listen on Global Player, YouTube and wherever you get your podcasts.Talk of the Townsends is a Global Production.For advertising opportunities on this podcast, email: [email protected]
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  The Secrets of SNL UK | Talk Of The Townsends 11.09.2026 22m

  In a special episode, the Townsends do a deep dive on SNL UK, including exclusive interviews with the cast, first hand experience on set, and a rundown on how it even got made in the first place. Thanks for supporting the show!Instagram: instagram.com/talkofthetownsendsTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkofthetownsendsBenedict: @benedicttownHannah: @hannahgtown
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  The Ultimate plane movie + Is the Traitors cast too safe? | Talk Of The Townsends 03.09.2026 40m

  On this episode of the Talk Of The Townsends podcast, Benedict and Hannah Townsend discuss The Dog Stars, determine what is the ultimate in-flight movie, litigate the Celebrity Traitors cast, defend Timothée Chalamet - and so much more!!
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  Did AI Just Ruin One Of The Films Of The Summer? 18.08.2026 30m

  The Townsends chat about The End of Oak Street (including its AI marketing controversy) and review the film, plus they talk about the hugely pleasant surprise that is Sterling Point - and more!Follow the show!Instagram: instagram.com/talkofthetownsendsTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkofthetownsendsBenedict: @benedicttownHannah: @hannahgtown
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  Our Thoughts on Spider-Man, an Epic Summer of Cinema & Bambi Fury’s Violent Era 08.08.2026 32m

  Benedict and Hannah Townsend return with a brand new episode all about the EPIC summer of cinema we've had – and more! Chat includes Spider-Man: Brand New Day, a little indie flick called The Odyssey, Live At The Apollo being cancelled, and more!! Thanks so much for listening.Follow the show!Instagram: instagram.com/talkofthetownsendsTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkofthetownsendsBenedict: @benedicttownHannah: @hannahgtown
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  The Exploding Chandelier | Talk Of The Townsends 14.06.2026 39m

  Talk Of The Townsends returns with a brand new episode! This time Benedict and Hannah discuss the chandelier falling and smashing, the new movie Disclosure Day, the TV series TipToe plus tales from Greece - and so much more! We have way more episodes coming your way, and way more often soon, so make sure you're following to get all the fun new stuff first! Thanks to our sponsor, Shopify. Sign up for your £1 a month trial with Shopify and start selling today at Shopify.co.ukFollow the show!Instagram: instagram.com/talkofthetownsendsTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkofthetownsendsBenedict: @benedicttownHannah: @hannahgtown
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  Making It Through The Night | Talk Of The Townsends 05.06.2026 21m

  Talk Of The Townsends returns with a brand new episode! This time Benedict and Hannah discuss the world's obsession with Obsession, Molly-Mae making it through the night, plot holes in movies and more! We have way more episodes coming your way, and way more often soon, so make sure you're following to get all the fun new stuff first! Thanks to our sponsor, Shopify. Sign up for your £1 a month trial with Shopify and start selling today at Shopify.co.ukFollow the show!Instagram: instagram.com/talkofthetownsendsTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkofthetownsendsBenedict: @benedicttownHannah: @hannahgtown
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  The Weakest Stuff You Have | Talk Of The Townsends 29.04.2026 33m

  Hannah and Benedict Townsend are back for a brand new episode, discussing all the hardcore dr*g experiences they've had in their hardcore lives, and chatting through all the films they've seen recently: Mother Mary, The Devil Wears Prada 2, The Sheep Detectives and Hokum! Movies, baby! We love 'em! Thanks for supporting the show!
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  The Weakest Stuff You Have | Talk Of The Townsends 29.04.2026 33m

  Hannah and Benedict Townsend are back for a brand new episode, discussing all the hardcore dr*g experiences they've had in their hardcore lives, and chatting through all the films they've seen recently: Mother Mary, The Devil Wears Prada 2, The Sheep Detectives and Hokum! Movies, baby! We love 'em! Thanks for supporting the show!
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  Dinner Party Questions | Talk Of The Townsends 21.04.2026 32m

  Benedict and Hannah Townsend return for a brand new, shiny episode. This week they chat through some of their fave dinner party questions, discuss Lee Cronin's The Mummy, solve The Trolley Problem (lol) - and more!!!! Thanks for supporting the show, make sure to follow to get new eps first!
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  A Classic Yap Episode | Talk Of The Townsends 12.04.2026 28m

  A good old fashioned chatty episode this time as Benedict and Hannah Townsend catch up on everything that's been happening lately, featuring Alarm Talk™️, Benedict's mansplaining accusations, sharing food at restaurants, Love On The Spectrum and more! Thanks for tuning in!
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  Saying the name of the show in the show (with Bryan Cranston & Marianne Jean-Baptiste!) 02.04.2026 24m

  The Townsends are back for more yapping fun. This episode they continue the alarm saga, decide whether they're each an empath, and interview none-other than Bryan Cranston & Marianne Jean-Baptiste who were so brilliant, funny and insightful! Thanks for tuning in! Make sure to follow to get new episodes first!
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  The Great Fake Tan Fallout | Talk Of The Townsends 08.03.2026 30m

  The Townsends are back yet again. This episode, Hannah and Benedict discuss fake tan fallouts, how much they love the movie Send Help, do some shameless Letterboxd plugging - plus we hear an interview with the creative minds behind the new Disney Pixar movie Hoppers! Thanks for supporting the show! Make sure to follow for more.Go to https://surfshark.com/townsends or use code TOWNSENDS at checkout to get 4 extra months of Surfshark VPN!
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  An Alarming Development | Talk Of The Townsends 04.03.2026 22m

  The Townsends are back once again! Benedict and Hannah discuss their disastrous new alarm and their general bad luck when it comes to renovation, spend far too long trying to spell segue - plus they chat to the creatives behind the latest series of The Capture. Thanks for supporting the show! Make sure to follow to get new eps first.
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  The Most Dangerous Reality Show | Talk Of The Townsends 18.02.2026 17m

  The Townsends chat about their love of wacky Olympic hijinks, try to understand what doping is, tease a very special surprise and break down The Jump - probably the most inexplicably dangerous reality show ever devised. Thanks for supporting the show! Make sure to follow for more.Go to https://surfshark.com/townsends or use code TOWNSENDS at checkout to get 4 extra months of Surfshark VPN!