Rephonic
Artwork for Screenshot

Screenshot

BBC Radio 4
Video Rental
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.

PublishesWeeklyEpisodes131Founded5 years ago
Number of ListenersCategory
TV & Film

Listen to this Podcast

Artwork for Screenshot

Latest Episodes

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

As movie megastar Tom Cruise returns to our screens, and the world awaits the revelation of the next James Bond, Ellen E Jones and Mark Kermode examine the evolution of the leading man.

Critic and broadcaster Christina Newland talks to Mark about th... more

Ellen E Jones and Mark Kermode consider the role of natural history film and TV today.

Ellen speaks to the wildlife cinematographer, Sophie Darlington ASC who has spent decades recording wildlife for primetime documentaries for the BBC, National Ge... more

From Butch and Sundance to Maverick and Goose, Woody and Buzz to Frodo and Sam, male friendships have long been at the heart of many of our favourite screen stories.

But in recent years, stories about male friendship seem to have taken on new signi... more

Key Facts

Accepts Guests
Contact Information
Podcast Host
Number of Listeners
Find out how many people listen to this podcast per episode and each month.

Similar Podcasts

People also subscribe to these shows.

Kermode on Film
Kermode on FilmMark Kermode
Kermode & Mayo’s Take
Kermode & Mayo’s TakeSony Music Entertainment
Front Row
Front RowBBC Radio 4

Recent Guests

Kambole Campbell
Film critic and lifelong comics fan
Independent critic
Episode: Graphic Novels
Sook-Yin Lee
Multimedia artist and director
Paying For It (2024 film)
Episode: Graphic Novels
Joff Winterhart
Graphic novelist and filmmaker
Days of The Bagnold Summer (film)
Episode: Graphic Novels
Jason Isaacs
Actor; guest discussing leading men and versatility
Actor (Archie in Archie on ITVX)
Episode: Leading Men
Susan Shopmaker
BAFTA-winning casting director
BAFTA; casting director based in New York City
Episode: Leading Men
Sophie Darlington
BAFTA-winning wildlife cinematographer; first wildlife DOP in ASC
BBC/National Geographic/Discovery Channel
Episode: Nature
Ed Sayers
Director of the documentary Super Nature
Super Nature/Straight 8 Competition
Episode: Nature
James Reed
British filmmaker; co-director of My Octopus Teacher
Netflix/ Documentary Film
Episode: Nature
Craig Foster
Subject of My Octopus Teacher; underwater filmmaker
Self/Project involvement
Episode: Nature

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 409 ratings
  • New fave

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Fryjaucfh
    United Kingdom2 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
    Australia6 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
  • 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 Kingdom9 months ago
  • I’m going Marker Mode

    Show me your moobies

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Teabaggindragon
    United Statesa year ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

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

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

Spotify
#40
United Kingdom/TV & Film
Apple Podcasts
#35
United Kingdom/TV & Film
Apple Podcasts
#235
Australia/TV & Film
Apple Podcasts
#17
United Arab Emirates/TV & Film
Apple Podcasts
#74
Japan/TV & Film
Apple Podcasts
#84
Singapore/TV & Film

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

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.
24 Hour Movies
Q: What is the central challenge of telling a story within a single day?
The central challenge is balancing urgency and character depth, using the compressed timeframe to reveal how moments, conversations, and decisions carry weight and drive the emotional arc rather than simply advancing plot beats.
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.

Audience Metrics

Listeners, social reach, demographics and more for this podcast.

Listeners per Episode
Gender Skew
Location
Interests
Professions
Age Range
Household Income
Social Media Reach

Frequently Asked Questions About Screenshot

What is Screenshot about and what kind of topics does it cover?

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.

Where can I find podcast stats for Screenshot?

Rephonic provides a wide range of podcast stats for Screenshot. We scanned the web and collated all of the information that we could find in our comprehensive podcast database. See how many people listen to Screenshot and access YouTube viewership numbers, download stats, audience demographics, chart rankings, ratings, reviews and more.

How many listeners does Screenshot get?

Rephonic provides a full set of podcast information for four million podcasts, including the number of listeners. View further listenership figures for Screenshot, including podcast download numbers and subscriber numbers, so you can make better decisions about which podcasts to sponsor or be a guest on. You will need to upgrade your account to access this premium data.

What are the audience demographics for Screenshot?

Rephonic provides comprehensive predictive audience data for Screenshot, including gender skew, age, country, political leaning, income, professions, education level, and interests. You can access these listener demographics by upgrading your account.

How many subscribers and views does Screenshot have?

To see how many followers or subscribers Screenshot has on Spotify and other platforms such as Castbox and Podcast Addict, simply upgrade your account. You'll also find viewership figures for their YouTube channel if they have one.

Which podcasts are similar to Screenshot?

These podcasts share a similar audience with Screenshot:

1. Kermode on Film
2. Kermode & Mayo’s Take
3. Film Stories with Simon Brew
4. THE ADAM BUXTON PODCAST
5. Front Row

How many episodes of Screenshot are there?

Screenshot launched 5 years ago and published 131 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

How do I contact Screenshot?

Our systems regularly scour the web to find email addresses and social media links for this podcast. We scanned the web and collated all of the contact information that we could find in our podcast database. But in the unlikely event that you can't find what you're looking for, our concierge service lets you request our research team to source better contacts for you.

Where can I see ratings and reviews for Screenshot?

Rephonic pulls ratings and reviews for Screenshot from multiple sources, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Castbox, and Podcast Addict.

View all the reviews in one place instead of visiting each platform individually and use this information to decide if a show is worth pitching or not.

How do I access podcast episode transcripts for Screenshot?

Rephonic provides full transcripts for episodes of Screenshot. Search within each transcript for your keywords, whether they be topics, brands or people, and figure out if it's worth pitching as a guest or sponsor. You can even set-up alerts to get notified when your keywords are mentioned.

What guests have appeared on Screenshot?

Recent guests on Screenshot include:

1. Kambole Campbell
2. Sook-Yin Lee
3. Joff Winterhart
4. Jason Isaacs
5. Susan Shopmaker
6. Sophie Darlington
7. Ed Sayers
8. James Reed

To view more recent guests and their details, simply upgrade your Rephonic account. You'll also get access to a typical guest profile to help you decide if the show is worth pitching.

Find and pitch the right podcasts

We help savvy brands, marketers and PR professionals to find the right podcasts for any topic or niche. Get the data and contacts you need to pitch podcasts at scale and turn listeners into customers.
Try it free for 7 days