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The Custard TV Podcast

Luke Knowles
Slow Horses
Big Brother
Hacks
Channel 4
Euphoria
Cape Fear
The Witness
The Bear
Malcolm In the Middle
Celebrity Traitors
A Woman Of Substance
How To Get To Heaven From Belfast
Popstars (UK TV Series)
Gone
Rooster
Phoenix Nights
The Vice
Hijack
Saturday Night Live UK
The Last Of Us

Reviews and opinions from a trio of TV obsessives on a variety of the week’s biggest shows. Expect hot takes, bad jokes and people who have spent far too much time in front of the TV. Read more from the team on thecustardtv.com

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Latest Episodes

Matt and Luke are back aboard their TV Time Machine to look at the TV landscape of November 2001. Swallow is a bleak 3-part drama from the master of social-issue-based drama, Tony Marchant. This follows a woman struggling to cope after she stops taki... more

Matt and Dawn are joined by podcast regular Mo Walker to discuss four new shows available this week. BBC One has a new series of Celebrity Race Across the World. It's the first series where Matt and Dawn have been genuinely concerned that a team may ... more

Matt, Luke and Dawn (she's still stuck on the Time Machine) look back at what was on television in October 2001. A very young David Mitchell and Robert Webb get their very first sketch show, which aired on UK TV Play. Next, fresh off the success of P... more

Matt and Dawn are back reviewing four shows available to watch this week. On BBC One, Jimmy McGovern's prison anthology series Time returns for its third series. On ITV, their new Sunday night drama The Party, is a mix of many genres but closely rese... more

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Recent Guests

Luke the Lurker
Guest contributor, set up Furious discussion
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Episode: # 524: Ted Lasso, Furious, Possession, Hit Point
Sophie Davies
TV reviewer and guest
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Episode: # 511: SNL UK, Last One Laughing UK, Jury Duty Presents: Company Retreat, Imperfect Women
Dawn Glenn
Guest on episode, contributor
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Episode: # 503: The Night Manager, Lynley, Waiting for the Out, The Traitors UK
Ruthie Nugent
Writer for The Custard TV, contributor to The White Lotus reviews
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Episode: # 491: Unforgiveable, The Assassin, Too Much, Destination X,

Hosts

Matt
Host of The Custard TV Podcast; long-running voice with wide TV coverage.
Dawn Glenn
Co-host who covers TV reviews and keeps discussions grounded with a practical take on current and past shows.
Luke Knowles
Host and co-host with a focus on reviews, quizzes, and UK TV discourse.

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 44 ratings
  • Excellent

    My go to podcast for television. Absolutely love the hosts. It is like talking to my friends about telly.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lindabow71
    Canadaa year ago
  • Good listen

    I love listening to this but was a bit shocked how sexist the older original episodes were!! Really old fashioned views but I suppose the podcast has been going a while. Sometimes I feel that element is still there and the humour is a bit childish. I wish the spoilers weren’t quite as detailed also as they do tend to recap the entire plot from start to finish which seems unnecessary. But I still enjoy it immensely.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    **marianna**
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Volumes!

    Why is Luke always quiet and Matt and the guest much louder? Sort the audio levels out, please.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    My name is not a good idea
    United Kingdom6 years ago
  • Good podcast!

    I do enjoy this podcast as someone who is always looking for tv recommendations! The variety of shows reviewed is good, with something for everyone. My only issue is that the volume is quite inconsistent throughout.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    BethanBee123
    United Kingdom6 years ago
  • Terrible TV reviews

    I work in TV, so I thought I’d give this podcast a listen. It really is poor critical analysis of TV programmes, with little to no insight. It’s so muddled with no understanding of the wider TV landscape, and even basic cultural and film references are lacking. There’s nothing worse than listening to a bunch of geeks who think they are funny and attempt to opine on subjects, when they patently don’t have the wit. If you’re after TV reviews, with a sharp and informative analysis, I’d recommend yo... more

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Final Flop
    United Kingdom8 years ago

Listeners Say

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Listener comments note inconsistent audio levels but praise the lively banter and recommendations.
Thoughtful, witty discussions with strong TV knowledge.
Hosts bring humour and clear opinions without pretension.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

TV Time Machine #35: Bob & Rose, 'Orrible, The Corner
Q: Dawn, this is one of your favorite shows. So talk to me about how you discovered it, what you liked about it, and then we can just agree with everything you say.
Dawn explains her early enthusiasm for Bob & Rose, highlighting its humane, character-driven storytelling, authentic dialogue, and the way it navigates queer experiences with warmth and nuance, which aligned with her appreciation for grounded, everyday lives on TV.
# 523: Heartstopper Forever, The Rapture, Ride or Die, Anne Droid
Q: What did you think about the pacing and focus of the Heartstopper finale compared to the earlier seasons?
The group felt the finale rushed the conclusion, overemphasizing Nick and Charlie while sidelining other important characters and subplots that had made the series feel richer in earlier seasons.

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