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Bah Humbug: A Christmas Movie Podcast with Helen O'Hara

Helen O'Hara & Stripped Media
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The Holdovers
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It's a Wonderful Knife
Carry On
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Wonka
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Christmas Eve In Miller's Point
Joel Kinnaman
Cinema Representation
Richard Curtis
It's a Wonderful Life
Family Dynamics
Grief
Pillion
Santa Claus: the Movie

If you have tinsel on the brain and mulled wine in your blood, this is the podcast for you. We’re living in a golden age of delightfully cheesy Christmas movies, and on Bah Humbug we examine the biggest new offerings this season, as well as looking back at classic seasonal favourites. Think Kurt Russell in The Christmas Chronicles 2, Dolly Parton in Christmas On The Square and Kristen Stewart in H... more

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David Kirkbride
Actor, writer and director
Episode: Merry Christmas Aubrey Flint with John Bradley: An overqualified cast illuminate a British Christmas charmer
John Bradley
Actor known for Game of Thrones and Merry Christmas Aubrey Flint
Episode: Merry Christmas Aubrey Flint with John Bradley: An overqualified cast illuminate a British Christmas charmer
Charlotte Harrison
Teacher and film journalist
Episode: Merry Christmas Aubrey Flint with John Bradley: An overqualified cast illuminate a British Christmas charmer
Beth Webb
News editor at Empire Magazine and film journalist
Empire Magazine
Episode: Goodbye June: Life, death and Nativity plays with Andrea Riseborough and Timothy Spall
Andrea Riseborough
Actor who plays Molly in Goodbye June
Episode: Goodbye June: Life, death and Nativity plays with Andrea Riseborough and Timothy Spall
Timothy Spall
Actor who plays Bernie in Goodbye June
Episode: Goodbye June: Life, death and Nativity plays with Andrea Riseborough and Timothy Spall
Mike P. Nelson
Director of the new Silent Night Deadly Night film
Episode: Silent Night Deadly Night: We talk to the director of this season's sweetest serial killer slasher
Harry Lighton
Director of Pillion
Episode: Pillion, with director Harry Lighton: the unlikely love story with a Christmas twist
Cathy Cullen
Regular guest and film critic from The Cinemile
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Episode: Oh. What. Fun. - Michelle Pfeiffer, Christmas, an all-star cast. It *must* be fun, right?

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Helen O'Hara
Film journalist and critic, also known for hosting the Empire podcast

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 247 ratings
  • A new(ish) annual tradition.

    Love Christmas. Love Christmas film. Love film podcasts… Love this, and now look forward to it coming back every year to discuss the latest festive flicks. Thanks Helen!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DanBull7609
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Merri Kirrihimete

    NOW it feels like Christmas. I look forward to Bah Humbug from which I curate my Xmas viewing from budget cheese to Grand Fromage!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    tedeb99
    New Zealand2 years ago
  • Love the season. Part of my festive ritual now. And saves me watching so many awful ones.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    jlk
    2 years ago
  • Love this podcast

    I love there is a podcast just for Christmas movie and the host is great! Enjoy it every year at the holiday season. Keep up the great work!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Video_ng
    Hong Kong2 years ago
  • Great fun discussions of Xmas movies new and old, good and bad, anchored by the delightful Helen O'Hara from the Empire Film podcast. Definitely worth a listen!

    Podcast Addict
    5
    jasonrocksout
    3 years ago

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Listeners enjoy the seasonal tone and often treat the annual run as part of their Christmas routine.
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Listeners value Helen O'Hara's warm, witty and informed approach to film criticism.

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Merry Christmas Aubrey Flint with John Bradley: An overqualified cast illuminate a British Christmas charmer
Q: What's it like to play someone who's deeply uncomfortable as an actor?
Bradley says Aubrey is not deliberately acting badly; he is uncomfortable being seen but finds courage by acting before he can talk himself out of helping others.
Merry Christmas Aubrey Flint with John Bradley: An overqualified cast illuminate a British Christmas charmer
Q: So yeah, tell me about how you got involved in this.
Bradley says the film appealed because it offered a less conventional Christmas story about quiet sadness, grief and trauma, centering people and problems rarely shown in the genre.
Goodbye June: Life, death and Nativity plays with Andrea Riseborough and Timothy Spall
Q: How was she as a director? Was she very much the same way she is as a co-star?
Riseborough and Spall describe Winslet as a generous, prepared leader who gives actors space, communicates clearly and creates a supportive atmosphere on set.
Goodbye June: Life, death and Nativity plays with Andrea Riseborough and Timothy Spall
Q: Can you tell me how you first heard about it, how it came to you?
Riseborough says Kate Winslet sent her an early draft of Joe Anders's script, which she found beautiful. Spall explains that Winslet approached him about the project, and he agreed to read the script despite being busy.
Jingle Bell Heist: It's definitely better than its title, but how much better?
Q: What are you going to give this film out of five for Christmasiness?
Amon gave it a rating of four for Christmasiness, citing the decor and the overall vibe that captures the Christmas spirit.

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Seasonal conversations about Christmas films, from new releases and streaming rom-coms to horror, indie cinema and familiar holiday classics. Helen O'Hara leads lively, thoughtful reviews with a rotating group of film critics, journalists, comedians and other guests, often bringing in directors and industry voices for behind-the-scenes perspectives. The discussions weigh each film's storytelling, performances, humor and festive spirit, while connecting seasonal movie traditions to subjects such as family, representation, culture and genre.

The tone is affectionate but not uncritical: films are assessed on their merits, including when their Christmas credentials or execution fall short. A mix of recommendations, film analysis and playful se... more

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2. John Bradley
3. Charlotte Harrison
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6. Timothy Spall
7. Mike P. Nelson
8. Harry Lighton

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