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Do you ever find yourself scrolling for hours unable to decide what programme to watch? Or maybe you just feel a bit overwhelmed with the number of options? Well, never fear - we are here to help!
I'm Kelly Crichton and here on Screen Babble we'll tell you all you need to know about the latest in TV and streaming and just what you need to be watching right now!
I’ll be joined by NationalWorld’s resident TV critics Benjamin Jackson and Matt Mohan-Hickson to get the lowdown on what they’ve been watching so you can avoid the duds and focus on the good stuff, old and new.
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On this episode of Screen Babble Matt and Kelly talk the biggest show in town - Celebrity Traitors - even nailing their colours to the mast on who might steal the prize.They also share their top tips for scary films extended back through the decades as well as the moment that scared them the most ever!Finally, they gallop through some of the quality TV that's available at the moment so you don't miss out on any of the good stuff.-- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
It's September which can only mean one thing - loads more TV! And the Screen Babble team is here to help you decide what you gotta watch.First up the team talks about the big audio visual hug that is The Great British Bake Off! It's 16th series has just started and Matt and Kelly tell you why you should be watching whilst mulling on how much it has changed in the years since it started in 2010.Next up Matt has put in the hard yards to give us an idea of what we should be thinking about when choosing streaming services. He takes us through the key players and why we should and shouldn't be interested in them.Finally, the team takes a gallop through some of the upcoming TV highlights for autumn and into winter - get your diary out! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Screen Babble is back after a short summer break and on this episode Kelly, Benji and Matt are talking about the rise of social games on TV. The Traitors seems to have spawned many new versions of the genre but Matt tells us about two in particular Fortune Hotel and Destination X.As we anticipate the arrival of Spinal Tap 2 in September Benji takes us through some of the other great music/band mockumentaries. And finally the team discuss Wednesday, the current hit teen drama with substantial talent involved.Thanks for listening. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
On this episode of Screen Babble, Kelly, Benji and Matt bring you the verdict on The Last of Us Season 2 - spoiler alert - mixed reviews. Benji takes us through some of the most hotly anticipated films of the summer but the team wonder whether the Hollywood blockbuster train is running out of steam. Finally with music festivals everywhere you turn now that it's summer the team ask what are the best music films as well as what music stories you would like to see immortalised on the big screen. -- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
On this episode of Screen Babble, Kelly, Matt and Benji are bringing you the down low on sleeper cinema blockbuster Sinners, think vampires in the deep south - with music. We chat all things Eurovision, the good, the bad and the ugly as well as the runners and riders. Finally, we couldn't let Celebrity Big Brother 2025 go by without a mention but as you will hear, what we really wanted to discuss is who are the worst CBB contestants of all time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The White Lotus Season 3 has finished and we have opinions! Differing opinions so listen through the podcast to catch those. On this episode Screen Babble takes on two significant TV and film institutions - Great British drama and Disney Live Action.Matt talks us through some of the big hitters of the year so far, namely Adolescence and Toxic Town. The team tell us what their favourite British drama of all time has been so some decent tips in there for upcoming viewing.Benji has been busy on Canva creating wonderful graphics for a...podcast. But did you know you can catch us on Daily Motion and Shotstv.com? But don't worry if listening is your preference Benji gives a great description of the visual aids he uses to prove that Disney Live Action is a troubled space.Finally, the team get to The White Lotus, so much to say and so little time.Thanks for listening. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
On this episode of Screen Babble we are catching up on all the Oscar's chat. Did Benji's leaderboard correctly predict the outcome? Was it a year to forget? And what was that James Bond number all about?Matt takes us through the new series of The White Lotus which got us thinking about 'Mystery boxes', those TV series that set us a challenge - which were the best and the worst?Finally, Benji and Matt give us some tips on what to watch out for on the big and small screens over the next few weeks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
On this episode of Screen Babble we're talking all things award season and Benji has even created a leader board for us all to follow so we're on top of who is set to win big this year. First up Kelly and Matt, cannot let an episode go by without having a chat about the TV event of the year so far - The Traitors. Listen as they educated Benji as to why it's a great watch.Benji takes us through this year's film award hopefuls and the team discuss whether it is in fact a good year for film. Matt has prepared a super-handy guide to where you can watch all the best picture Oscar nominees as well as how much that will set you back!Finally, we fast forward 12 months and consider the big hitters we can expect to be lining up for gongs in 2026. Matt even brought his crystal ball!Thanks for listening - remember to follow us on Tik Tok @screen.babble Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We are back with the first episode of Screen Babble 2025 - we've got longer episodes so more time to tell you about what TV and film you need to get into your life.Benji, Matt and I (Kelly - hello!) kick off this episode by chatting about the really decent telly we watched over Christmas before moving to the important business of planning our viewing for 2025.First up Matt takes us through what will be filling our small screens, everything from Celebrity Bear Hunt to The Residence and The Last of Us. Honorable mentions for many more TV shows coming out throughout the year.Benji then talks film with a focus on some of the big hitters we can expect in 2025 including Superman, Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning and 28 Years Later - excited!Thanks for joining us!-- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Screen Babble is back! We're returning for a new series with longer episodes coming at you once a month. Join host Kelly Crichton and National World TV critics Benjamin Jackson and Matt Mohan-Hickson to hear about what you need to be watching. This episode is all about Christmas. Benji brings you all the movies you need to check out both the big hitters like Wicked but also some classiCs - don't mention Die Hard anyone.Matt has been sussing out what's coming up TV wise and he'lk have all the chat on Christmas specials like Gavin and Stacey as well as some other bits and bobs to check out.Kelly is bringing you the major storylines you can expect from the soaps as well as things the kiddos in your life may enjoy like CBeebies Panto and the new animated film of Tiddler, Julia Donaldson's book.Finally, we wrap this episode up with a debrief on 2024 and the TV and film we loved the most - so there may be some tips in there for you too.We hope you enjoy this episode, thanks for listening.Happy Christmas!Team SB Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week Benji get's us started with one of his favourites, yes, you guessed it, wrestling and why not? The team consider the phenomenon that is modern day wrestling. Phil has been watching new ITV drama Passenger, which he's still making his mind up about. A more reliable watch, he's been enjoying, again, is ER. We love ER.Kelly started watching The Long Good Friday on Good Friday but fell asleep and was extended into Easter Saturday - she muses on the impact on the film. She's also started This Town which she believes is gonna be great - from Steven Knight who also made Peaky Blinders.On the 'deep dive' this week Phil takes us through the new E4 show The Underdog: Josh Must Win - apparently a subversion of the reality show genre.Finally, Benji tells us all about Man Down, a comedy starting Greg Davies and the late Rik Mayall - one for ages. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We have a new face on Screen Babble today, Kelly and Benji are joined by TV writer Phillip Cunnington. Philip kicks us off with what he's been watching, namely The Hunted on Channel 4. Benji tells us why there's more to Ryan Gosling than we may think, using the example of his role in The Believer where he plays a Jewish Neo-Nazi. Kelly's been watching ITV's The Way, a dystopian drama about a break down in 'normal' law and order in Wales as well as Buried: The 1982 Alpine Meadows Avalanche on Netflix.On the 'deep dive' Benji takes us through the BAFTA TV award nominations and hazards a few predictions. Philip talks to us about The Last Kingdom on this week's 'back to the future' which, with 5 series and a film, will keep you going for some time.Thanks for listening. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Need a recommendation for what to watch this weekend? Look no further. Every Friday Steven Ross, digital trends writer for National World will take you through the best of TV and streaming in the coming days.This week, and for the last time on Weekend Watch, he tells us about Irish Wish (Fri 15th March, Netflix), Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour (Taylor's Version) (Fri 15th, Disney+), Manhunt (Fri 15th, Apple TV), Drive Away Dolls (Fri 15th, cinemas), Wonka: The Scandal that Rocked Britain (Sat 16th, Channel 5), Celebrity Great British Bake Off - Stand Up for Cancer (Sun 17th, Channel 4), The Real Serpent: Investigating a Serial Killer (Tues 19th, Channel 4) and Sand Land: The Series (Wed 20th, Disney +). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
It's an emotional episode today as we bid farewell to host Steven who heads off for some new adventures in the world of fighting crime.He tells us that he is looking forward to catching up on some big series he's missed finally and has just recently started Sean Bean historical dram Sharpe - we are intrigued and find out more.Benji has been watching Celebrity Big Brother but it is not his cup of tea - hear why. Kelly has been watching loads of things and catching on on some Oscar winners.On the 'deep dive' Steven takes us through the Oscar ceremony and the big winners of the night - get ready for some sterling Al Pacino impressions.Finally, Benji takes us to California in 'back to the future' with his review of Silicon Valley now available on Sky Atlantic box sets.We bit adieu and thanks to our friend Steven who has tended to the needs of telly viewers everywhere for the last couple of years - best of luck Steven and keep sending us tips on what to watch! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week Benji has been watching Spaceman, the new Adam Sandler film - it sounds like a strange one - hear what he has to say about it. Steven caught a midnight screen of Dune: Part 2 and yes, it's all it's cracked up to be. Kelly watched some documentaries this week including Can You Keep a Secret? and The Push: Murder on the Cliff - one much more moving than the other.On the 'deep dive' this week Benji takes us through The Gentlemen, Guy Ritchie's new series for Netflix and he's doing what he does best - gangstas.Steven is going 'back to the future' and the early 80s with British comedy gold 'The Young Ones'.Thanks for listening. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Need a recommendation for what to watch this weekend? Look no further. Every Friday Steven Ross, digital trends writer for National World will take you through the best of TV and streaming in the coming days.This week he tells us about Spaceman (Fri 1 March, Netflix), Wonderful World (Fri 1 March, Disney+), Dune: Part Two (Fri 1 March, cinemas), The Brit Awards (Sat 2nd, ITV1), The Push: Murder on the Cliff (Sun 3rd, Channel 4), Celebrity Big Brother (Mon 4th, ITV1) and The Program: Cons, Cults and Kidnapping (Tues 5th, Netflix) and The Rise and Fall of Boris Johnson (Wed 6th, Channel 4). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Benji starts us with 'what we've been watching' this week - he's been watching Dune, in anticipation of Dune: Part 2 coming out this week. In fact so has Steven - everyone is excited for this new release. Steven has also delved into sitcom history with 50 Storeys High which was co-written and starred Sean Locke.Kelly has finished True Detective and was surprised she really enjoyed it - as did Benji who was less surprised. Kelly also watched Breathtaking last week, the 3 part ITV drama from Jed Mercurio which she found a tough watch but well worth it.Steven introduces us to The Completely Made-Up Adventures of Dick Turpin, Noel Fielding's new venture with Apple TV. Finally, Benji takes us back to the future with Spaced, a British comedy classic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Need a recommendation for what to watch this weekend? Look no further. Every Friday Steven Ross, digital trends writer for National World will take you through the best of TV and streaming in the coming days.This week he tells us about Martin Compston's Norwegian Fling (Fri 23rd Feb, BBC2), Married to the Game (Fri 23rd, Amazon Prime), Wicked Little Letters (Fri 23rd, cinemas), Saturday Night Takeaway (Sat 24th, ITV1), The Jury: Murder Trial (Mon 25th, Channel 4), Shōgun (Tues 26th, Disney+) and American Conspiracy: The Octopus Murders (Wednesday 28th, Netflix). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
On this episode of Screen Babble the team are bursting with views on everything that has been going down TV and streaming wise. First up Steven tells us about Zone of Interest which he saw at the cinema. Nominated for multiple awards at this year's Oscars and having picked up a BAFTA this week it's certainly one to check out. Hear Steven's thoughts on why it's so powerful.Benji talks us through the BAFTAs from big wins, to firsts and stage invaders - so much to talk about it could take up a whole episode on its own.Excitingly, Kelly met up with everyone's favourite not-bent TV copper Martin Compston and his pal Phil McHugh who have a brand new series out on BBC this week Martin Compston's Norwegian Fling. Kelly asks them about what they got up to and looks for an update on new Line of Duty. On the deep dive this week, Benji explores the world of Avatar: The Last Airbender, a new Netflix adaptation.Steven takes you back to the future with a very early 2000s Friends UK alternative - Coupling. All of which is available on BBC iPlayer.Enjoy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Steven has been to the cinema this week to see The Holdovers and it's all good pretty much, bar the length. Benji has been checking out new multilingual Apple TV+ production, Drops of God. Succession meets Sideways meets manga - kind of.Kelly has loads to divulge since she's been away for a couple of weeks but focuses her energy on praise for The Traitors and frustration with Fool Me Once. She also gives an honorable mention to American Nightmare on Netflix.On the 'deep dive' Steven tells us about South Korean dark comedy Paradox Killer and Benji takes us 'back to the future' with Bob's Burgers, grown-up animation that continues to give. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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