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BBC Radio 4
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Saturday Night Live
Yorkshire
Meryl Streep
Fashion
Film
Courtroom Drama
Time Travel
Survival On Screen
The Shawshank Redemption
Caligula
Studio Ghibli
Twin Peaks
Jury Duty
12 Angry Men
Wuthering Heights
Kes
Stop Motion Animation
Comedy
Porridge

Ellen E Jones and Mark Kermode guide us through the expanding universe of the moving image, revealing fascinating links and hidden gems from cinema and TV to streaming and beyond.

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Latest Episodes

Ellen E Jones and Mark Kermode take a look at the screen's morbid fascination with the serial killer genre - and its dicey ethics.

Mark starts by speaking to John McNaughton, director of Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer. First unveiled in 1986, bu... more

The writer-director Billy Wilder was responsible for some of the most unforgettable stories in cinema history, from Double Indemnity and Sunset Boulevard, to Some Like It Hot and The Apartment. Ellen E Jones and Mark Kermode celebrate his extraordina... more

Ellen E Jones and Mark Kermode delve into the ubiquity of the care-experienced person (someone fostered, adopted, or in a children's home) on screen, from Superman to Annie. What can we learn from film and TV about the experience of care and the care... more

Ellen and Mark investigate the relationship between graphic novels and film, asking if the graphic novel is an inherently cinematic artform.

Mark talks to critic and lifelong comics fan, Kambole Campbell about the history of comics and graphic novel... more

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Recent Guests

John McNaughton
Director of Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer
Episode: Serial Killers
Beatrice Loayza
New York-based film critic and writer
Episode: Serial Killers
Liz Garbus
Oscar-nominated documentary filmmaker
Episode: Serial Killers
Pamela Hutchinson
Film critic and historian
Episode: Billy Wilder
Juliet Mills
Actress who starred opposite Jack Lemmon in Billy Wilder's Avanti!
Episode: Billy Wilder
Volker Schlöndorff
German film director who recorded conversations with Billy Wilder
Episode: Billy Wilder
Lemn Sissay
Poet, broadcaster, playwright and former care-experienced individual
Independent, Care-experience advocate
Episode: Young People In Care
Samantha Morton
Oscar-nominated actor and director
Filmmaker, The Unloved
Episode: Young People In Care
Kambole Campbell
Film critic and lifelong comics fan
Independent critic
Episode: Graphic Novels

Hosts

Ellen E Jones
Co-host of Screenshot, BBC Radio 4, with extensive experience in film criticism and broadcasting.
Mark Kermode
Co-host; veteran film critic and broadcaster with long-running engagement in cinema discussion.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 414 ratings
  • Really enjoy the show, always disappointed when a series ends.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Tomasocon
    19 days ago
  • Insightful entertaining and original

    A great twist on the film review genre!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    McRobberyx
    Australia23 days ago
  • New fave

    These two have a great dynamic, interesting and accessible discussion with a wonderful variation of guests

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Fryjaucfh
    United Kingdom3 months ago
  • Best Film Podcast Around

    The best podcast about movies. Love that it isn’t two film nerds trying to out nerd each other about films by reading Wikipedia entries to each other. Actually posing questions and then interviewing relevant experts about those questions. It’s the antithesis of current podcasting. In that it’s not lazy, it’s not afraid to be smart or critical and it’s actually good journalism.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    gabrielclark
    Australia7 months ago
  • Absolutely fantastic!

    What a perfectly matched extraordinary duo!

    How to get the whole picture? (Unintended, and too small to qualify as a pun anyways.) Listen to both their perspectives, thoughts, exchanges of opinions and feelings, the super interesting stories, interviews, details, and anecdotes, get super excited about the movies, because it IS always that interesting, then hurry to watch them all! (To actually get the entire picture don't forget to bring yourself with you.) (Ask Mark) (Also, only soft rolls al... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    dausmaus
    Canada9 months ago

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A subset appreciates the breadth of topics, though a few reviews critique perceived political framing and tonal shifts.
Overall, listeners praise the show's mix of strong host dynamics and high-quality interviews.
Guests are consistently considered top-tier and the analyses feel well-researched.

Chart Rankings

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Spotify
#39
United Kingdom/TV & Film
Apple Podcasts
#48
United Kingdom/TV & Film
Apple Podcasts
#208
Germany/TV & Film
Apple Podcasts
#218
Italy/TV & Film
Apple Podcasts
#248
Australia/TV & Film
Apple Podcasts
#29
South Korea/TV & Film

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Serial Killers
Q: Do you think there is a real danger in films about serial killers glamorizing or sensationalizing the stories?
Garbus says portraying killers as criminal masterminds is often misleading, and glamorization can normalize violence. She aims to focus on victims and their experiences, encouraging greater empathy and less tolerance for violence.
Serial Killers
Q: Where did the idea for Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer come from?
McNaughton says a television segment about Henry Lee Lucas and his partner, Elwood Poole, gave him the idea for the film. He was struck by the apparent randomness of the violence and by the possibility that a killer might look like an ordinary neighbor.
Billy Wilder
Q: Was there anything that he said to you during those conversations that surprised you?
Volker Schlöndorff says Wilder was more politically engaged than he let on publicly, remained unforgiving toward the Nazis and privately felt guilt about not doing more to get his mother out of Austria.
Billy Wilder
Q: Can you describe what Billy Wilder was like as a director?
Juliet Mills recalls a happy but disciplined set, thorough rehearsals, exacting expectations and Wilder's use of music to create a focused atmosphere. She says he trusted actors to inhabit their roles and was precise about what he wanted.
24 Hour Movies
Q: How do different filmmakers approach the idea of time within a day-long narrative?
Some emphasize ticking clocks and external pressures to create momentum, while others focus on interior life and dialogue to explore how time feels and what it means to live meaningfully in a limited period.

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A thought-provoking take on cinema and television across a broad spectrum of topics, from male friendship and aging in media to aliens, one-day narratives, and hospital dramas. Guests range from filmmakers and writers to critics and academics, enabling deep dives into storytelling, representation, and industry craft while blending historical context with contemporary analysis. The show is notable for its engaging host dynamic, rigorous questioning, and the way it connects pop culture to wider social and artistic questions, making it appealing to serious film and TV fans who enjoy context, interviews, and thoughtful critique.

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Recent guests on Screenshot include:

1. John McNaughton
2. Beatrice Loayza
3. Liz Garbus
4. Pamela Hutchinson
5. Juliet Mills
6. Volker Schlöndorff
7. Lemn Sissay
8. Samantha Morton

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