Beyond The Title

Josh Barry

Creating a snapshot of the entertainment landscape through a series of insightful interviews with some of the most prolific figures of the British entertainment industry. Find out more at beyondthetitle.co.uk Researched and produced by Josh Barry - find out more about Josh at www.ted.com/talks/josh_barry_redefining_disability

  1. Jack Carroll - In Conversation

    28 JAN

    Jack Carroll - In Conversation

    Writer, actor and comedian Jack Carroll burst onto the entertainment scene in 2014 when he was crowned runner up on the seventh series of ITV’s heavyweight Britain’s Got Talent. Under the wing of David Walliams, Carroll made his sitcom debut alongside Walliams and Catherine Tate in the BBC comedy Big School before starring in the fourth series of Sky 1’s Trollied alongside Jane Horrocks and Mark Addy. I caught up with one of the most exciting acts on the circuit to talk: laughter, heroes and his hopes for the future. Ladies and gentlemen; Mr Jack Carroll.

    38 min
  2. Tiggy Walker - Remembering Johnnie Walker

    9 JAN

    Tiggy Walker - Remembering Johnnie Walker

    The 31st December 2024 proved a dark day for the world of broadcasting as news broke of the sad passing of the legendary writer, DJ and broadcaster Johnnie Walker at the age of 79. The rock by his side for over 20 years was his beloved wife Tiggy who he married in 2002. Former commercials producer, Tiggy Walker became entwined to one of the most beloved broadcasters in Britain and was there through every stage of his battle with cancer. Following the release of Both Sides Now:  Laughter, Grief and Everything in Between, I caught up with the author to talk: legends, broadcasting and memories of a radio icon. Ladies and gentlemen Tiggy Walker.

    25 min
  3. Larry Lamb - Christmas Special

    19/12/2025

    Larry Lamb - Christmas Special

    It was Christmas 2018 and Beyond The Title’s Christmas special for that year was the beloved star of stage and screen Larry Lamb who was then fresh from the final series of New Tricks. At that point we had no idea that there would be two more episodes of the beloved Gavin and Stacey which climaxed in a 90 minute feature length special on Christmas Day 2024. Beyond sitcom endings, in April 2025 Larry released his debut novel All Wrapped Up surrounding a first assistant director trying to finish his debut film on a Caribbean island. I caught up with a true Beyond The Title favourite to talk literature, endings and more recollections from his glittering career in entertainment. Ladies and gentlemen, let’s welcome back Larry Lamb

    28 min
  4. Harry Hill - In Conversation

    13/12/2025

    Harry Hill - In Conversation

    Beloved writer and comedian Harry Hill swapped a career in medicine for comedy in 1992 when he won the prestigious Perrier award at the Edinburgh Fringe. Just a year later Hill landed his own Radio 4 sketch series Harry Hill’s Fruit Corner which featured guest stars including the legendary Ronnie Corbett and spawned a BBC2 spin off series Harry Hill’s Fruit Fancies. Yet a move to Channel Four in 1997 for his self titled sketch show would set the foundation for the rest of his career as he offered platforms to TV newcomer Al Murray and cult hero Burt Kwock. In October 2001 Hill moved to ITV to front the show that arguably defined his career. Harry Hill’s TV Burp took an irreverent and frequently bizarre glimpse at that week’s television output and found the funny in the most extraordinary TV moments. While at ITV Harry lent his voice to the home video public access show You’ve Been Framed until 2022. More recently, Harry returned to Channel Four as the face of Junior Bake Off and has written two stage plays. I caught up with one of the most original characters in British comedy to talk; heroes, burps and his recollections on his life in comedy. Ladies and gentlemen Harry Hill.

    48 min
  5. Helen Lederer in Conversation

    05/12/2025

    Helen Lederer in Conversation

    Writer, comedian, and actress Helen Lederer reflects on her extraordinary life in entertainment, in combination with her long awaited autobiography, "Not That I'm Bitter".

    40 min
  6. Nick Higham

    28/11/2025

    Nick Higham

    Writer, journalist and broadcaster Nick Higham joined the BBC in 1978 as its first media correspondent a year before the Conservative landslide victory led by Margaret Thatcher. In 1993 his role expanded to Arts editor as he presided over the ever-changing entertainment landscape for an unprecedented quarter of a century. Leaving the BBC in 2018, Higham returned to his first love: British history, penning a repertoire of works on British history. His new book Mavericks: Oil, Revolution and The Battle of World War One charts the journey of a group of British diplomats making their way across the Caspian Sea. I caught up with the cultural commentator at the Isle of Wight Literary Festival to talk: culture, history and his recollections on a glittering career in British broadcasting. Ladies and gentlemen; Mr Nick Higham

    49 min
  7. Charlie Parsons - Producers Series

    21/11/2025

    Charlie Parsons - Producers Series

    Writer, producer and TV executive Charlie Parsons began his entertainment career  at London Weekend Television, contributing to the youth current affairs show Network 7. In 1990, whilst at Channel Four, Parsons created the format for a new late night chat show which embraced and showcased the very best in music. Presented by radio personality Terry Christian, The Word quickly developed a cult following and became responsible for the TV debut of Oasis. Yet in 1992, together with Bob Geldof and their production company Planet 24, Parsons would revolutionise morning television when he created the Channel Four extravaganza The Big Breakfast which ran for almost a decade with a plethora of presenters including Chris Evan’s, Gaby Roslin, Johnny Vaughan and Denise Van Outen. After The Big Breakfast, Parsons spearheaded the Survivor series which has since become a worldwide television franchise. I caught up with one of the most influential and original television executives ever to grace the medium to talk; eras, mornings and his recollections on a glittering career behind the camera. Ladies and gentlemen Mr Charlie Parsons.

    44 min
  8. Charles Garland - Producer Series

    14/11/2025

    Charles Garland - Producer Series

    Writer, director, producer and composer Charles Garland began his entertainment career as a trained ballet dancer before joining the BBC in 1986, After assisting the legendary Jonathan Miller with the television adaptation of his play Cosi Fan Tutte, Charles climbed the ranks of BBC Light Entertainment working on sitcoms such as Perry and Croft’s Hi-De-Hi before contributing on You Rang M’Lord and Allo Allo. After climbing the ranks on Paul Daniels’ game show Every Second Counts, in 1995 Charles secured a producer role on David Croft’s last TV sitcom Oh Doctor Beeching starring Paul Shane, Su Pollard and Jeffrey Holland. I caught up with one of the longest serving producers in British television to talk: legends, laughs and his recollections on a truly glittering career in entertainment. Ladies and gentlemen Mr Charles Garland...

    1h 13m
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Ratings & Reviews

4.8
out of 5
8 Ratings

About

Creating a snapshot of the entertainment landscape through a series of insightful interviews with some of the most prolific figures of the British entertainment industry. Find out more at beyondthetitle.co.uk Researched and produced by Josh Barry - find out more about Josh at www.ted.com/talks/josh_barry_redefining_disability

Information

  • Creator
    Josh Barry
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2026
  • Episodes
    145
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Josh Barry
  • Show Website
    Beyond The Title

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