
The Big Smoke Variety Show is a one-of-a-kind podcast hosted by theatre director and Canadian living in London, Kevin Bennett, blending the playfulness of classic TV variety shows with the depth of a cultural salon. Each episode features fascinating interviews — with guests like the former Ravenmaster of the Tower of London Christopher Skaife, Olivier Award-winning actor Giles Terera, clothier and... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 32 | Founded | a year ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Society & CultureComedy | |||

Welcome to The Big Smoke Variety Show!
This week, we raise a glass to Britain’s most beloved institution — the pub — and explore how these living rooms of London connect history, community and creativity in ways as rich as any museum or gallery.
Fi... more
Welcome to The Big Smoke Variety Show!
This week, we explore philosophy, freedom, and the peculiar ways we find meaning — from the quiet depths of the soil to the bustling banks of the River Thames.
First, Kevin is joined by Professor Edward Harcou... more
Welcome to The Big Smoke Variety Show!
This week, we wander through London’s haunted past, uncover the humanity behind history’s ghost stories, and rediscover how kindness, comedy, and curiosity connect us all. From spectral legends to small acts of ... more
Welcome to The Big Smoke Variety Show!
This week, we walk through the fog of fear, meet courage on the street corners of London, and follow the rivers that carry us home.
First up, Kevin sits down with historian and author Robert Peckham to ask wha... more
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I love this podcast! It’s a very interesting, eclectic programme with so much variety. Humour, history and everything in between. I highly recommend this podcast for anyone looking for something funny, informative and a bit different. A great show.
Charming, entertaining, illuminating and a true public service - we need more of this in the world! Thank you ❤️









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