Talk Of The Townsends
Talk Of The Townsends
148 episodes
Hannah and Benedict Townsend talk film and television with big opinions, star interviews and recommendations worth your time. From the latest releases to unexpected favourites, find your next great watch. Plus, deep dives into the biggest topics from the world of entertainment.
More about the show
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Has Big Brother Gone Too Far? + Elon Musk’s Unwatchable AI Odyssey
It’s spooky season, and Hannah and Benedict have found something truly horrifying: Elon Musk’s AI version of The Odyssey. They discuss questionable Viking ships, familiar-looking faces and why ancient Greece appears to…
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Celebrity Traitors EP. 8: The Magic Of Reality TV
"Hi my name is Joanne, and I’m a Taurus" - Joanne McNally, 2026 Romesh walked back into breakfast and Hannah and Benedict automatically knew who was murdered. In an episode that saw all 3 traitors get the chance to…
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Celebrity Traitors EP. 7: James Acaster’s Gamble
James Acaster is finally enjoying being a Traitor. Just don’t ask him to take his blindfold off. Hannah and Benedict unpack episode seven, including a challenge that leaves Maya and King Kenny doing all the work. They…
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Narnia Backlash + GTA 6 Hype - and more!
Benedict has thoughts about the new Narnia trailer. Quite a lot of them. Hannah and Benedict discuss Greta Gerwig’s The Magician’s Nephew, Meryl Streep’s Aslan and whether the internet might be getting a little carried…
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Celebrity Traitors EP. 6: Yawn Of The Dead
If you walk around a castle late at night demanding to be recruited as a traitor, it may just come back to haunt you. It’s the episode that kick starts the whole series to the next level and Hannah & Benedict unpack…
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Celebrity Traitors EP. 5: The Shakeup We Needed?
The big brain theory finally pays off, and King Kenny brings an evil laugh to the turret. Hannah and Benedict unpack episode five, from Rob Beckett’s murder to Hannah Fry’s banishment. They discuss Maya Jama staying…
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Derren Brown reflects on The Heist 20 years on
Derren Brown joins Hannah and Benedict to talk The Heist, Only Human and what happens when a trick goes wrong three nights in a row. They discuss turning ordinary people into the stars of his shows, why failure can…
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In Defence of the Social Reckoning + Primetime Review (no spoilers)
Hannah and Benedict have seen Primetime, and they have a lot to say about Robert Pattinson. They give their spoiler-free verdict on the film and explain why sitting next to the director made eating popcorn surprisingly…
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Celebrity Traitors EP. 4: A Blunt Approach | Talk Of The Townsends
Smart Hannah survives another round table, and Beautiful Hannah would like some answers. Hannah and Benedict unpack episode four, from Bella Ramsey’s murder to the banishment of their beloved Julie. They discuss…
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Celebrity Traitors EP. 3: The Traitors Worst Mistake Yet | Talk Of The Townsends
Have the Traitors made a terrible mistake by recruiting Hannah Fry? Hannah and Benedict unpack episode three, from a suspiciously calm breakfast to a challenge that actually has consequences at the round table. They…
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We're Having a Baby!
Hannah and Benedict are having a baby! They share the full story, from the world’s faintest pregnancy test to telling friends and family, and discovering they know very little about what happens next. They discuss…
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Special Guest Amol Rajan spills Celebrity Traitors Secrets
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…
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Celebrity Traitors EP. 2 - Digging Your Own Grave
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…
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Celebrity Traitors EP. 1 - What is Richard E. Grant DOING?!
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…
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Daisy Edgar-Jones & George McKay on the risk of book to screen
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…
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The Traitors Cast Predict Celebrity Traitors Winners + Our NEW SET!
"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…
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TALK OF THE TOWNSENDS IS SO BACK!
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…
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The Secrets of SNL UK | Talk Of The Townsends
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…
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The Ultimate plane movie + Is the Traitors cast too safe? | Talk Of The Townsends
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 -…
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Did AI Just Ruin One Of The Films Of The Summer?
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!…
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Our Thoughts on Spider-Man, an Epic Summer of Cinema & Bambi Fury’s Violent Era
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…
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The Exploding Chandelier | Talk Of The Townsends
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…
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Making It Through The Night | Talk Of The Townsends
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…
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The Weakest Stuff You Have | Talk Of The Townsends
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,…
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The Weakest Stuff You Have | Talk Of The Townsends
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,…
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Dinner Party Questions | Talk Of The Townsends
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!!!!…
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A Classic Yap Episode | Talk Of The Townsends
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…
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Saying the name of the show in the show (with Bryan Cranston & Marianne Jean-Baptiste!)
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…
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The Great Fake Tan Fallout | Talk Of The Townsends
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…
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An Alarming Development | Talk Of The Townsends
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…
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The Most Dangerous Reality Show | Talk Of The Townsends
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…
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Crime Time (with Chris Hemsworth, Halle Berry and Mark Ruffalo!!!) | Talk Of The Townsends
The Townsends chat about the new crime thriller Crime 101, and share their pretty wild triple interview with Chris Hemsworth, Halle Berry and Mark Ruffalo, as well as the chat they had with the film's writer/director…
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The More Boring TV Show Ever + The Apprentice Returns |Talk Of The Townsends
The Townsends break down their new obsession: a chateau reality show that honestly might be the most boring TV show of all time, delve deep into the latest (and greatest) series of The Apprentice - and more! Thanks for…
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Is This Thing On? (with Will Arnett & John Bishop) | Talk Of The Townsends
The Townsends discuss the new stand-up comedy movie "Is Thing On?", and chat to the star Will Arnett and the unlikely inspiration for the story: comedian John Bishop. It was a super fun interview and we hope you like…
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The Next Big Movie Stars... BAFTA Nominations | Talk Of The Townsends
Benedict and Hannah Townsend had a chance to interview some of the nominess for the EE BAFTA Rising Star Award 2026. The pair react to the nominated actors, the films that have shot them into the limelight, and have a…
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Oscar Nom Nom Noms | Talk Of The Townsends
Benedict and Hannah chat through this year's Oscar Nominations: who's gonna win? Who should have been nominated? What the heck is going on with F1?? All this and more will be answered on this episode of Talk Of The…
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Traitors Finale DISCUSSED - It Takes Two | Talk Of The Traitors
The big day is here. The cat has run away and the pigeons have come home to roost. Benedict and Hannah sit down to discuss and analyse a truly spectacular, historic Traitors finale. Thanks so much for supporting the…
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Traitors EP. 11 DISCUSSED - Uphill Battle | Talk Of The Traitors
The penultimate episode is upon us, and as we stare down the barrel of the final, Benedict and Hannah Townsend are back, this time discussing Roxy's legacy, whether we will see a Traitor showdown, why yesterday…
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Traitors EP. 10 DISCUSSED - The End Begins | Talk Of The Traitors
Benedict and Hannah Townsend are back for the final week(!!!) of this series of Traitors, this time discussing the very clever dagger choice, predictions for the final winners - and more! Thanks for listening and make…
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Mandip Gill & Craig Roberts Can Keep A Secret
Benedict and Hannah Townsend had a lovely little chat with Mandip Gill & Craig Roberts, two of the stars of the new hit sitcom Can Keep A Secret, talking famous dogs, treachery, rapping, egg cartons and more!!
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Traitors EP. 9 DISCUSSED - Out Of The Box | Talk Of The Traitors
The final week is looming, and Hannah and Benedict Townsend explore and dissect this strangely quiet and kind of sad(?) episode of the Traitors. Will we have a multi-Traitor win? Why DO people keep gunning for Jade?…
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Traitors EP. 8 DISCUSSED - Justice For Jessie | Talk Of The Traitors
Hannah and Benedict Townsend break down the fallout from the Harriet Episode, express their frustration with everyone ignoring Jessie's genius, ponder who will have a media career after the show ends - and more! Thanks…
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Traitors EP. 7 DISCUSSED - Call My Bluff | Talk Of The Traitors
Benedict and Hannah Townsend are back, this time discussing one of the wildest and most unusual and certainly most Harriet-centric episodes of Traitors, or any show, in TV history. Truly there has never been more…
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How To Play A Killer (with Alfie Allen & Jill Halfpenny)
Hannah sat down with Jill Halfpenny and Alfie Allen, the stars of new twisty crime drama Girl Taken.
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Benedict met his hero (Pierce Brosnan!)
Benedict and Hannah Townsend share the interview they had with Pierce Brosnan and Amir El-Masry to talk about their new film Giant, and - of course - James Bond. Plus Benedict and Hannah discuss the behinds the scenes…
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Traitors EP. 6 DISCUSSED - Can I Ask You A Question? | Talk Of The Traitors
Benedict and Hannah Townsend analyse the fallout from one of the most explosive episodes in Traitors history. Are all the Traitors at risk now? Can a mirror be a screen? Could Roxy perhaps be the most liked person? All…
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Traitors EP. 5 DISCUSSED - Wildest Episode EVER | Talk Of The Traitors
WOW. WHAT an episode of Traitors. Benedict and Hannah Townsend break down one of the most explosive and unexpected episodes in the show's history and unpack what it might mean for the series moving forward... and also…
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Dawn French & Mark Heap can keep a secret
Hannah and Benedict Townsend caught up with comedy legends Dawn French and Mark Heap about their genuinely hilarious new show Can You Keep A Secret? As well as the Vicar of Dibley, the state of comedy, biscuits and…
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Traitors EP. 4 DISCUSSED - Secret Traitor Revealed | Talk Of The Traitors
Talk Of The Traitors continues as Hannah and Benedict Townsend take a deep dive into episode 4. The Secret Traitor is revealed! Hannah is on her way to the tattoo parlour! And didn't it look freezing during that…
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Traitors EP. 3 DISCUSSED - Milking It | Talk Of The Traitors
Talk Of The Traitors continues as Hannah and Benedict Townsend take a deep dive into episode 3. What was Hugo thinking!? Who will the Secret Traitor be? And is the sharpest group of Faithfuls we've seen yet? We're…
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