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Britcom Goes To The Movies

Film Stories
British Comedy
Steptoe and Son
Carry On Film Franchise
Nathan Barley
Mindhorn
The Inbetweeners
Churchill: the Hollywood Years
Simon Pegg
Kevin and Perry Go Large
Carry On Camping
Bedazzled
Peter Cook
Dudley Moore
Hollywood
Comedy Films
Up and Under
Run Fatboy Run
Comic Relief
Australia
On the Buses

Guy Walker and Rob Heath are on a quest to find out if successful British TV comedies should make the jump to the big screen. A proud part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: www.filmstories.co.uk

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Is the art of parody the sole reserve of Americans? Well, us Brits have had a few jolly good cracks at it. Most recently, Fackham Hall. The star-studded Downton Abbey send-up from 2025, written by the Dawson brothers (one of whom is an Inman) and the... more

At BritCom Goes to the Movies, we are dipping back into the world of Armando Iannucci. Last we heard of him on this show, he’d just adapted his hit sitcom The Thick of It into big screen success In The Loop, and eight years later was turning his atte... more

Get on your dancing shoes and join Guy and Rob (because it only takes two to tango) for 2014’s Cuban Fury. Something of a passion project for Nick Frost, who basically wanted to learn how to dance and probably wanted to be the main character in a wis... more

Episode Seven began life as a thread on Bluesky by our guest Tim Worthington. The font of all obscure pop culture knowledge was discussing with followers what the most obscure BritCom they'd seen at the cinema was. Needless to say, a lot of the answe... more

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Recent Guests

Eleanor Morton
Comedian, writer, historian
Britcom Goes To The Movies guest
Episode: S06 E09 - The Death of Stalin (w/ Eleanor Morton)
Tim Worthington
Writer and podcaster
Tim Worthington
Episode: S06 E07 - The Young Poisoner's Handbook (w/ Tim Worthington)
Kat Hughes
Horror expert and film critic
Episode: S06 E06 - Bloodbath at the House of Death (w/ Kat Hughes)
Ruth Husko
Comedy writer and guest on episode
Episode: S06 E05 - The Harry Hill Movie (w/ Ruth Husko)
Jason Hazeley
Comedy writing legend, BBC Two context; guest on episode
BBC / Britcom Goes To The Movies
Episode: S06 E04 - Please Sir! (w/ Jason Hazeley)
John Rain
On The Buses correspondent, Smurch Pod
Smurch Pod
Episode: S06 E03 - Mutiny On The Buses (w/ John Rain)
Alison Dennison
Comedian and Britcom enthusiast invited onto the show
Independent/Comedian
Episode: S06 E02 - George & Mildred (w/ Alison Dennison)
Tom Salinsky
Writer and podcaster, returning guest
None explicitly stated
Episode: S06 E01 - The Ladykillers (w/ Tom Salinsky)
Steve Dunne
Guest, veteran actor known for Britcom projects
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Episode: Cruise of the Gods (w/Steve Dunne & Stuart Laws)

Hosts

Rob Heath
Co-host of the Britcom-focused film discussion show with a long-running track record across multiple episodes.
Guy Walker
Co-host and frequent host, deeply involved in shaping episode conversations and guest lineups.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 35 ratings
  • Awful.

    Sneering & pretentious.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Dr P. Venkman
    United Kingdom3 months ago
  • A Mourning For British Comedy

    This podcast has reminded me how many Brit comedy films are either so great, or are dire, dire largely thanks to TV to big screen adaptations of the 70s and into the early 80s. But listening to the hosts top ten favourite sitcoms was pretty depressing (Keeping Up Appearances over Only Fools & Horses?!🤨)

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Spaceodds
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Great British comedy podcast

    Being a huge fan of British comes this really speaks to me.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CH74–9
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Best podcast EVER!!!

    Best podcast in the world…. Bar none!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    GaryDavies86
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • A must for any British Comedy Fan

    We’ll researched, detailed deep dives into some classic British comedy.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SwissComedyFan
    Switzerland2 years ago

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Strong selection of guests adds industry depth.
Great for fans of British cinema history and wit.
Deep-dive analysis with warm, nostalgic delivery.
Sometimes critiques can feel niche or insider-focused.

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S06 E05 - The Harry Hill Movie (w/ Ruth Husko)
Q: What is Harry Hill's real name?
Matthew Hall, which was confirmed during Ruth's trivia segment.
Smashie & Nicey: The End of an Era (w/ Ricardo Autobahn & Rob Gilroy)
Q: What makes Smashie & Nicey End of an Era a standout standalone piece of TV comedy?
It combines a deep love for radio culture with television storytelling, creating a fully realized world and a throughline satire that remains funny across repeats, while also offering sharp observation of the media landscape of its time.
S04 E07 - Wicked Little Letters (w/ Tracy Milnes)
Q: What can you tell us about Wicked Little Letters's production background?
Tracy explains the Littlehampton libels case inspired the story, and discusses the collaboration among Blueprint Pictures and other producers, plus the casting of Olivia Colman and Jessie Buckley as a central double-act.
S06 E04 - Please Sir! (w/ Jason Hazeley)
Q: When did you first come to the Please Sir material, Jason?
Jason explains that the film was his entry point and that he later explored the TV series and its background through Esmond and Larby's work, with a focus on how the film filled in backstory and bridged generations.
S06 E03 - Mutiny On The Buses (w/ John Rain)
Q: What is the subject of Anna Karen's teaching at Brewers Academy?
Geography is suggested by the host, but the correct answer revealed in the quiz is Drama.

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A show that probes whether beloved British TV comedies translate effectively to cinema, mixing rigorous film analysis with affectionate nostalgia. Episodes typically pair deep dives into a title's production, casting, and reception with context about its broader Britcom lineage, often featuring guests who bring historical, industry, or performance perspectives. Highlights include discussions of adaptation challenges, behind-the-scenes trivia, and how broader British comedy history informs a film's reception, making it a rich listen for both cinephiles and Britcom enthusiasts. A standout element is the hosts' balanced mix of warmth and critical insight, plus guest lineups that span comedians, writers, critics, and industry veterans, which ad... more

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1. Eleanor Morton
2. Tim Worthington
3. Kat Hughes
4. Ruth Husko
5. Jason Hazeley
6. John Rain
7. Alison Dennison
8. Tom Salinsky

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