Everything Cambridge

In this episode of The Cambridge Chronicles Podcast, Sam Melvin sits down with comedian Tez Ilyas for a funny, honest and uplifting conversation about comedy, ambition, failure and finding your own voice. Tez talks about how he found his way into comedy, the influence of his friends and family, the realities of performing stand-up, and the importance of learning from the moments when things don't quite go to plan. They also get into the changing world of comedy and social media, Tez's journey from the open-mic circuit to creating comedy online, and why he sees adapting and putting in the hard work as such an important part of the process. Expect plenty of laughs, some brutally honest stories from the stage, and an insight into what it really takes to build a career in comedy.

Actor Paul Butterworth reflects on nearly 50 years in film and TV, from The Full Monty to British soaps, sharing honest insights on surviving as a working actor, treating small roles like leads, being cut from films, and balancing acting with life as an artist. A candid Snapshot conversation about craft, resilience, and the reality of the industry.

In this episode of SnapShot, photographer Gustas Sikas shares how photography gave him courage, helped him stay present, and shaped his life. From travel and exploration to finding purpose through creativity, this is a conversation about seeing the world — and yourself — differently.

EP 22 - We talk about how surviving extreme environments prepared him for filmmaking, the wild backstory behind The Highest Brasil, and what it really means to tell a story in today’s world, from TikTok to Hollywood.An unpredictable and inspiring conversation with one of the most unconventional voices in indie cinema.(We apologise for the technical issues that affected this episode’s recording. Despite the challenges, we chose to release it because of the depth and uniqueness of Jeremy’s story. Thanks for bearing with us, we promise the next ones will sound smoother!)

Ep 21 - In this episode, we sit down with Nicolas Saada, former editor of Cahiers du Cinéma, screenwriter, and director of acclaimed films like Spy(ies), Taj Mahal.We explore his transition from film critic to filmmaker, his love for spy thrillers, and why he believes rhythm, silence, and ambiguity matter more than plot.Saada shares how being a cinephile shaped his directing style, the creative freedom of European co-productions, and what young filmmakers often get wrong about storytelling.