
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
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 34 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Film InterviewsTV & Film | |||

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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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 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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Recent guests on Half the Picture include:
1. Joanne Mitchell
2. Rachel Portman
3. Robert Sheehan
4. Michael Socha
5. Mink Stole
6. Jack Davenport
7. Clémence Poésy
8. Eddie Marsan
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