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Wuthering Heights
Kes
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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 revisit the decade that transformed Britain’s image around the world, focusing on how film and TV captured - and helped shape - the spirit of Swinging London, from Blow-Up to Alfie.

Mark speaks to the "Face of 1966", m... more

As the world’s longest-running prime time TV medical drama Casualty turns 40, Ellen E Jones and Mark Kermode look at the small screen’s long love affair with hospitals.

Mark speaks to media academic Dr Hannah Hamad about the evolution of the hospita... more

From Disney classics such as Cinderella and Snow White, to the fantastical The Red Shoes, darker tales from European cinema like Bluebeard or Pan's Labyrinth, or stories within stories such as The Princess Bride or The Fall - Ellen E Jones and Mark K... more

The anarchic comedian, writer and filmmaker Mel Brooks turns 100 years old this June. Across a career spanning more than seven decades, Brooks has turned cinematic satire into an art form, through razor-sharp spoofs like Blazing Saddles, Young Franke... more

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Rita Tushingham
Actress discussed on the program
Self/The Knack, Taste of Honey
Episode: The Swinging Sixties
Matthew Sweet
Writer, broadcaster and cultural historian
Self
Episode: The Swinging Sixties
Grace Ofori-Attah
Academic doctor and screenwriter
Cardiff University
Episode: Hospital Dramas
Paul Unwin
Co-creator of Casualty
Casualty (BBC)
Episode: Hospital Dramas
Jeremy Brock
Co-creator of Casualty
Casualty (BBC)
Episode: Hospital Dramas
Dr Hannah Hamad
Academic doctor and media researcher
Cardiff University
Episode: Hospital Dramas
Tarsem Singh
Writer, producer and director of The Fall
The Fall
Episode: Fairy Tales
Julia Jackman
Director of A Hundred Nights of Hero
A Hundred Nights of Hero
Episode: Fairy Tales
David Zucker
Writer and director known for Airplane and The Naked Gun series
Zucker Abrams Zucker
Episode: Spoofs

Hosts

Ellen E Jones
Host of Screenshot; BBC Radio 4/screenshot co-host; film critic and writer with a focus on moving image culture
Mark Kermode
Co-host; film critic and broadcaster with deep experience in cinema conversation

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 401 ratings
  • 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
    Australia3 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
    Canada6 months ago
  • Always Compelling

    Always compelling with thought provoking conversations between the hosts and between them and their top notch guests. I particularly enjoy the thematic episodes on things like Melodrama or the adaptations of Stephen King’s work (though my favourite Salem’s Lot didn’t get a mention). Always compelling, so long may this podcast continue.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LynnieB 777
    United Kingdom6 months ago
  • I’m going Marker Mode

    Show me your moobies

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Teabaggindragon
    United Statesa year ago
  • wonderful and integral show! A great work.

    Thank you both for this endeavor. So much insight and intelligent discussion within. The guests/interviews are always illuminating.. cos of the smart questions asked.

    Ellen’s opinions are sometimes predictably cynical .. is it a Gen Z or a Millennial thing? Much is judged through the lens of hindsight, decades of internet discussion and general frustration with our devolving society.

    Understandably so, and her viewpoint is still crucial. Agreed or not, her takes are always thoughtful and rele... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    arilzbilz
    United Statesa year ago

Listeners Say

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Audience appreciates accessible, well-referenced film criticism.
Polished production and consistently high-quality analysis across topics.
Some listeners feel the co-host's views dominate certain episodes.
Smart, thoughtful discussions with sharp insights and strong guests.
A dynamic duo delivering informed dialogue and interviews with top guests.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#49
United Kingdom/TV & Film
Apple Podcasts
#38
Ireland/TV & Film
Apple Podcasts
#49
Russia/TV & Film
Apple Podcasts
#63
Colombia/TV & Film
Apple Podcasts
#106
New Zealand/TV & Film
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#107
Singapore/TV & Film

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Hospital Dramas
Q: What sparked Malpractice and its focus on the GMC process?
Grace explains she wanted doctors under pressure to be portrayed with nuance, not as heroes, and to explore how investigations and systemic forces affect day-to-day medical decisions.
Fairy Tales
Q: How would you describe the film setting in space and time?
Tarsem discusses the work as timeless, using a blank canvas approach to invite universal imagination, while still grounding it in a crafted cinematic language that allows viewers from any culture to engage with the story.
Fairy Tales
Q: Now, what can you tell us about Yo Ho Ho, the 1991 Bulgarian film that was a partial inspiration?
Tarsem explains that it influenced his sense of global storytelling, using visual experimentation and a more basic narrative to convey ideas beyond language, which resonated with his own approach to The Fall.
Spoofs
Q: Do you think some films are more ripe for parody than others?
Yes, those that take themselves seriously or have strong, recognizable genres offer easier targets, but good spoofing also depends on genuine affection for the source material and the ability to build a solid arc for the protagonist.
Teachers
Q: What does it take to be a good teacher according to screen and real life?
The discussion centers on balancing authority with support, and the importance of making connections with students rather than chasing a grand, heroic image.

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This show consistently explores cinema and TV through deep-dive thematic conversations, often pairing host perspectives with expert guests to unpack how moving images shape culture. Recent topics span spoof films, Amélie's enduring influence, depictions of teachers, nudity on screen, boxing cinema, and the role of technology in storytelling. Guests range from critics to filmmakers and industry professionals, offering historical context, production insights, and cultural critique. Noteworthy is the dynamic duo's balance of incisive analysis with accessible storytelling, making it a reliable destination for listeners who want thoughtful, well-referenced discussions and insider perspectives on the moving image landscape.

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1. Rita Tushingham
2. Matthew Sweet
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4. Paul Unwin
5. Jeremy Brock
6. Dr Hannah Hamad
7. Tarsem Singh
8. Julia Jackman

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