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My Time Capsule

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A podcast that asks guests, such as Stephen Fry, David Mitchell, Caroline Quentin, Ross Noble, Lee Mack, Arabella Weir & Rob Brydon, for five things which they’d like to put in a Time Capsule. They can choose anything from an item, to a memory, a film or even a country. Four of them are things they want to preserve but one has to be something they’re happy to bury and never have to think about aga... more

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David Quantick was our guest in episode 125 and he returns to have a chat about his old time capsule and let us know where he wants to bury it! David Quantick is the Emmy winning writer of Veep, The Day Today, Brass Eye, The Thick of It, Harry Hill’s... more

Mark Stuckey is the much-loved electronics expert from BBC One’s The Repair Shop, where he brings treasured radios, televisions and vintage technology back to life. But there’s far more to Mark than electronics. For decades he was a professional magi... more

Tim McInnerny was our guest in episode 41 and he returns to have a chat about his old time capsule and let us know where he wants to bury it! Tim McInnerny is best known for his roles in Blackadder, Notting Hill, Gladiator II, Game of Thrones and One... more

Mari Wilson is the singer behind the iconic 1982 hit ‘Just What I Always Wanted’, as well as ‘Cry Me a River’, and became one of the most recognisable performers of the early 1980s with her trademark beehive, retro style and band The Wilsations. The ... more

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Tim McInnerny
Actor known for Blackadder, Gladiator II, and other major works
Episode: My Time Capsule The Dig - Ep. 17 - With Tim McInnerny (Blackadder, Notting Hill, Gladiator II, Game of Thrones)
Mari Wilson
Singer and performer, 1980s pop hits and later jazz work
Musician
Episode: Ep. 604 - Mari Wilson - Best known for the 1982 hit ‘Just What I Always Wanted’
Nigel Planer
Actor and author, known for The Young Ones and stage/print work
Episode: My Time Capsule The Dig - Ep. 16 - With Nigel Planer!
Samantha Niblett
Labour MP for South Derbyshire, campaigner for sex education and women in tech
Labour Party
Episode: Ep. 603 - Samantha Niblett MP - Labour MP and the woman behind 2026’s “Summer of Sex”
Andrew Hunter Murray
Member of No Such Thing As A Fish; writer for Private Eye; author and broadcaster
No Such Thing As A Fish; Private Eye
Episode: My Time Capsule The Dig - Ep. 15 - With Andrew Hunter Murray from No Such Thing As A Fish
Rex Hayes
Actor known for Ted Lasso
Ted Lasso (Apple TV+)
Episode: Ep. 602 - Rex Hayes - Star of the Emmy-winning Ted Lasso on Apple TV+
Rick Wakeman
Musician, keyboardist known for Yes
Yes (band)
Episode: My Time Capsule The Dig - Ep. 14 - With Rick Wakeman
Lisa Jackson
Hypnotherapist, Running writer, Runner's World columnist
Episode: Ep. 601 - Lisa Jackson - Best selling writer and Runner’s World columnist with The Flamingo Diaries
Su Pollard
British comedy actress and entertainer
Episode: Ep. 600 - Su Pollard - One of Britain’s best-loved comedy actresses and entertainers

Hosts

Michael Fenton Stevens
Host guiding interviews through personal and career stories, with a warm, inquisitive style
John
Co-host (as introduced on the show)

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 1.3k ratings
  • Long format

    Great idea for a podcast but the episodes are getting longer and longer so I give up half way through, especially with the guests are comedians many of which are unknown.

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    2
    Caroline:::::
    United Kingdom10 months ago
  • I don’t do reviews

    Been listening for a while as they popped up on Twitter but I thought I owed Fenton a review for all the pleasure they’ve given me. It’s a fantastic show that opens up the guests lives like no other I’ve listened too. No doubt Fenton is a huge part of this, that and attracting a cornucopia of honest folk. I’ve never left one not having learnt something new about the guest but also things relevant to my own life, childhood, parents, parenting and work experiences of every kind. Highly recommend. ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SomeAreDead
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Interesting podcast, but honestly, if the audio quality of an episode is poor because it's recorded over a phone connection, ask yourselves if it wouldn't be better to wait until you can make a better quality recording!

    Podcast Addict
    4
    a year ago
  • Interesting podcast, but honestly, if the audio quality of an episode is poor because it's recorded over a phone connection, ask yourselves if it wouldn't be better to wait until you can make a better quality recording!

    Podcast Addict
    4
    Tony45
    a year ago
  • Perfect 💚

    Such a lovely podcast. Love to hear all the stories… Gorgeous

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Waffi22
    United Kingdoma year ago

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My Time Capsule The Dig - Ep. 17 - With Tim McInnerny (Blackadder, Notting Hill, Gladiator II, Game of Thrones)
Q: What habit have you picked up from someone you no longer speak to?
He described a joke where they would quiz each other by asking who just spoke to a person, then acting as if they didn't know who it was, a playful habit he occasionally still uses.
My Time Capsule The Dig - Ep. 17 - With Tim McInnerny (Blackadder, Notting Hill, Gladiator II, Game of Thrones)
Q: What inanimate object do you personify the most?
Tim offered that an open door or a comfy sofa represents him—inviting, welcoming, and comforting, reflecting his habit of making spaces feel inviting.
My Time Capsule The Dig - Ep. 15 - With Andrew Hunter Murray from No Such Thing As A Fish
Q: Can you tell us about your recent book or writing projects and how they influence your appearances on other media like Private Eye or podcasts?
The guest discusses his ongoing work with Private Eye, the Naked Week radio project, and how these gigs complement his writing for the magazine and other broadcasts, highlighting a busy, multi-platform career.
My Time Capsule The Dig - Ep. 15 - With Andrew Hunter Murray from No Such Thing As A Fish
Q: So let's have a listen. Could you tell us how you prefer to be addressed, and why the name choice matters in public-facing work?
The guest explains that he used to go by Andy but switched to Andrew publicly because of a famous tennis player with a similar name; he's generally known as Andy in everyday life, but public-facing work uses Andrew to avoid confusion.
Ep. 601 - Lisa Jackson - Best selling writer and Runner’s World columnist with The Flamingo Diaries
Q: What was the first thing you chose to put in your time capsule?
The flamingo hat, a symbol of a bold running journey and the Comrades experience, which connected her public persona with personal memories.

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A conversational series where guests pick five items or memories they'd place in a Time Capsule, with four kept for posterity and one destined to be buried. Across episodes, the mix of personal anecdotes, career highlights, and nostalgia reveals how objects and memories anchor identities, careers, and creativity. The format tends to blend warmth, humor, and insightful takes on fame, memory, and culture, often touching on family, early life, and the evolving media landscape. The show frequently features comedians, actors, writers, and musicians sharing accessible, human stories that resonate with listeners who enjoy behind-the-scenes glimpses and thoughtful storytelling.

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Recent guests on My Time Capsule include:

1. Tim McInnerny
2. Mari Wilson
3. Nigel Planer
4. Samantha Niblett
5. Andrew Hunter Murray
6. Rex Hayes
7. Rick Wakeman
8. Lisa Jackson

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