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Half the Picture

Billy Barnell
Doctor Who
Boston Kickout
The Beatles
Grant Morrison
Submarine
All-Star Superman
The Partisan
Walter Murch
The Family Plan 2
Bruce Campbell
Evil Dead
John Waters
Heathers
Glasgow
A Gangster's Life
Tim Travers and the Time Traveller's Paradox
The Rolling Stones
Stevenage
Ultimate Spider-Man
Batman Arkham Asylum

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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Half the Picture’s guest this episode is film editor extraordinaire Eddie Hamilton, the man responsible for cutting some of the biggest movies of the last fifteen years such as Top Gun: Maverick, four Mission Impossibles, Kingsman: The Secret Service... more

Half the Picture’s guest this episode is Joanne Mitchell, the actor turned director whose singular horror film ‘Broken Bird’ opened FrightFest back in 2024 to great fanfare before going on to shock and surprise audiences at festivals across the world... more

Half the Picture’s guest this episode is Rachel Portman, the Oscar-winning composer whose beautiful scores have complemented such films as Emma, Chocolat, Never Let Me Go, One Day and Life is Sweet amongst so many others.

Rachel joined Billy on the ... more

Half the Picture’s guest this episode is the amazing Robert Sheehan, the actor renowned for his iconic turns as Nathan Young in the cult TV series ‘Misfits’, Klaus Hargreeves in the Netflix smash ‘The Umbrella Academy’ and Darren Treacy in the critic... more

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Recent Guests

Joanne Mitchell
Director of Broken Bird
Episode: #34 - JOANNE MITCHELL
Rachel Portman
Composer
Episode: #33 - RACHEL PORTMAN
Robert Sheehan
Actor known for Misfits, Red Riding, Umbrella Academy
Episode: #32 - ROBERT SHEEHAN
Michael Socha
Actor
Episode: #31 - MICHAEL SOCHA
Mink Stole
Actress and longtime collaborator with John Waters
John Waters films, Dreamlanders
Episode: #30 - MINK STOLE
Jack Davenport
Actor known for This Life, Pirates of the Caribbean, Ripley
Episode: #29 - JACK DAVENPORT
Clémence Poésy
French actress known for roles in Harry Potter, In Bruges, Tenet, Gossip Girl
Actor
Episode: #28 - CLÉMENCE POÉSY
Eddie Marsan
Award-winning British actor known for Gangster No. 1, Hancock, The World's End, Tyrannosaur, and many others
Actor
Episode: #27 - EDDIE MARSAN
Bruce Campbell
Actor, author, and filmmaker known for Evil Dead series and Bubba Ho-Tep
Episode: #26 - BRUCE CAMPBELL

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Billy Barnell
Host of Half the Picture

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 15 ratings
  • 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.

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A knack for drawing out practical career insights for listeners.
Questions are well researched and guests feel seen, not rushed.
High-quality storytelling with thoughtful guest selection.
Engaging, relaxed conversations that reveal industry truths.

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#32 - ROBERT SHEEHAN
Q: How has meditation affected your acting and career choices?
Meditation helped manage anticipatory anxiety, deepen self-awareness, improve emotional intelligence, and supported a more spacious, compassionate on-screen presence; it also informed choices about moving toward independent projects.
#32 - ROBERT SHEEHAN
Q: Did you feel pressure when working on a big show like Umbrella Academy, and how did that affect you?
Yes, there was pressure due to budgets and expectations, but the first season's unknowns allowed a freer energy; in later seasons I learned to balance that with a calmer, more grounded approach.
#32 - ROBERT SHEEHAN
Q: How did you land the role on Misfits and what was the casting process like?
I came in late but made an impression with quick thinking and off-the-cuff improvisation; the room bonded quickly and the team valued the natural energy I brought, which helped me secure the part.
#31 - MICHAEL SOCHA
Q: What was it like transitioning from British projects to American productions?
It was overwhelming at first—new environments, press attention, and relocation—but it also broadened my understanding of the craft and the global nature of acting, while I learned to manage isolation and grow as a person.
#31 - MICHAEL SOCHA
Q: What makes a good actor in your view?
Believability and authenticity are paramount; the audience needs to believe the person on screen, even in extraordinary situations, which guides how I approach each role.

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What is Half the Picture about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A candid interview series that sits down with filmmakers, actors, and artists to explore career trajectories, craft, and the evolving world of showbiz. Across episodes, conversations cover early breaks, breakout projects, on-set dynamics, and the creative decisions behind iconic films and series, with plenty of behind-the-scenes anecdotes and thoughtful reflections on aging, legacy, and industry shifts. The format tends to mix personal storytelling with professional insights, often drifting into lesser-explored corners of pop culture, making it appealing for listeners who enjoy deep-dive career retrospectives and practical takeaways for collaborators and sponsors alike. A notable strength is the breadth of guests—from indie directors to blo... more

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1. Joanne Mitchell
2. Rachel Portman
3. Robert Sheehan
4. Michael Socha
5. Mink Stole
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7. Clémence Poésy
8. Eddie Marsan

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