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Half the Picture

Billy Barnell
Doctor Who
Comedy
Boston Kickout
The Beatles
Submarine
Grant Morrison
Walter Murch
All-Star Superman
The Partisan
Spider Noir
Possession
The Family Plan 2
X-Men
Bruce Campbell
Evil Dead
Heathers
Glasgow
John Waters
A Gangster's Life
Tim Travers and the Time Traveller's Paradox

Join us on Half the Picture as your host Billy Barnell sits down with a different filmmaker, actor, or artist each episode for a relaxed, revealing conversation. Get the full picture on some of the most talented and noteworthy folks in showbiz and the long and winding roads of their careers. Expect candid stories, creative insights, and regular detours into the weird and wonderful corners of the f... more

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Enjoy this extended cut of our chat with actor and writer Mark Gatiss featuring more of Mark's thoughts on the state of horror cinema today and the potential future "youthification" of popular music acts best seen in ABBA Voyage

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Half the Picture's guest this episode is Phoebe Fox, the actor perhaps best known for starring as Serena in the slick and combustible new HBO legal drama War as well as her work as Marial in The Great, Eve in The Woman in Black: Angel of Death and Qu... more

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Half the Picture's guest this episode is Greg McHugh, the actor, writer and comedian responsible for bringing Howard to life in the beloved comedy 'Fresh Meat' as well as for writing and starring in the hit BAFTA winning show 'Gary: Tank Commander' a... more

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Half the Picture's guest this episode is Lara Pulver, currently starring as Bella Harrigan in the second season of Guy Ritchie's 'MobLand', now streaming on Paramount+. The Olivier-nominated actress is also well known for her unforgettable turn as Ir... more

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Phoebe Fox
Actor
Episode: Phoebe Fox talks War, favourite pregnancy snacks & how to be happy at work as an actor (4K)
Greg McHugh
Actor and writer known for Fresh Meat and Gary: Tank Commander
Fresh Meat; Gary: Tank Commander
Episode: Greg McHugh talks Fresh Meat, Gary: Tank Commander & why taste is so crucial to comedy (4K)
Lara Pulver
Actress known for Mobland, Sherlock, True Blood
Episode: Lara Pulver talks Mobland, Sherlock, and not feeling enough for the industry (4K)
Alan Moore
Acclaimed writer and artist
Episode: Alan Moore talks Long London, Watchmen, The Simpsons & why he walked away from comics (4K)
Steve Stamp
Actor and creator of People Just Do Nothing
None stated
Episode: Steve Stamp talks People Just Do Nothing, Kurupt FM, Alan Partridge & making Ed Sheeran laugh (4K)
Jamali Maddix
Comedian
Comedian and filmmaker
Episode: Jamali Maddix talks punching up vs punching down, comedy idols & documenting society's extremes (4K)
Mark Gatiss
Actor and writer known for Doctor Who, Sherlock, The League of Gentlemen
Various (BBC/Showrunner collaborations)
Episode: Mark Gatiss talks Doctor Who's future, Bookish S2 & what he'd do next with Sherlock (4K)
Richard and Judy
Hosts of Pulp Kitchen
Pulp Kitchen
Episode: Pulp Kitchen talk 'Perfect Cinema' moments, greatest needle drops & why The Flash is underrated
Karla Crome
Actor and writer of Possession
Episode: Karla Crome talks writing Possession, playing Jess in Misfits & exploring history with horror

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Billy Barnell
Host of Half the Picture

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 31 ratings
  • Mink Stole interview

    This is such a great interview. Thanks so much

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Outlandish Chap
    United Kingdom4 months ago
  • Informative and funny

    In an age of sprawling conversational dross, this podcast has well researched questions for fantastic and interesting guests resulting in some enlightening and witty (I hasten to say ‘content’ because everything is content nowadays, but you know what I’m saying…) interview content.

    Looking forward to see who they can ‘reel’ in next.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    786539
    United Kingdoma year ago

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Positive balance of humor and depth in conversations.
Great interview technique with knowledgeable guests.
Guests stay on topic while sharing rich, behind-the-scenes anecdotes.

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Greg McHugh talks Fresh Meat, Gary: Tank Commander & why taste is so crucial to comedy (4K)
Q: What recommendations would you give our viewers for stuff you've been into lately?
A mix of music (Beluga Lagoon), books (Flesh by David), and uplifting film like Marvelous on Prime, plus an appreciation for Munich and other intense dramas.
Greg McHugh talks Fresh Meat, Gary: Tank Commander & why taste is so crucial to comedy (4K)
Q: Where do you think Howard would be now?
Howard likely has a steady, low-key life, a rock in the group, with practical interests like geography and perhaps AI, while maintaining a simple, contented personal life.
Greg McHugh talks Fresh Meat, Gary: Tank Commander & why taste is so crucial to comedy (4K)
Q: Is that what it was actually like?
The guest describes the lived-in feel of the Fresh Meat set in Manchester, the intense but joyous camaraderie, and how the room's energy and the writers' room discipline helped shape the show's tone.
Karla Crome talks writing Possession, playing Jess in Misfits & exploring history with horror
Q: What can you tell us about the show Possession and what people can expect from it?
Karla describes Possession as a fast-paced gothic horror with a strong focus on identity, colonial history, and a mysterious inheritance plot, anchored by a mixed-race British solicitor who travels to Jamaica to uncover the truth while confronting otherworldly forces.
Josh Radnor talks How I Met Your Mother, making peace with Ted Mosby & the pressures of fame
Q: Why did you feel the finale would age over time and how do you see it now?
Radnor reflects that the finale feels different as he and the audience grow older, suggesting that its themes of love and impermanence gain resonance with experience and heartbreak, and that serialized storytelling now reads with more emotional complexity.

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Half the Picture features relaxed, candid conversations with filmmakers, actors, and artists about career journeys, creative processes, and the culture surrounding film and television. Episodes frequently center on writing and directing decisions, industry shifts, and the personal stories behind beloved projects, often weaving in pop culture nostalgia, debates about genre, and reflections on audience impact. A standout characteristic is the host's approachable, long-form interview style that yields practical insights for creatives and behind-the-scenes glimpses for fans. The show often highlights an intersection of artistry and industry realities, making it useful for listeners seeking inspiration, career guidance, or a deeper understanding... more

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2. Greg McHugh
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4. Alan Moore
5. Steve Stamp
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7. Mark Gatiss
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