Bingewatch

Hannah Fernando & Ian MacEwan
Bingewatch

The essential podcast for TV addicts, Bingewatch selects and previews the very best films and TV shows for you to watch on UK streaming platforms including Netflix, Amazon Prime, Apple TV, NOW TV, Disney+, Paramount+, and catch-up services such as BBC iPlayer and ITVX. Journalists Hannah Fernando and Ian MacEwan round up the new releases, bring you the latest news about what’s in production, find out what celebrities like to binge watch, and chew the fat about all things TV-related. It’s your essential guide through the ever-increasing amount of content available on TV streaming services – so you can spend more time watching, and less time searching!

  1. Too Much Butt and Not Enough Kant - Douze Points

    15 HR AGO · BONUS

    Too Much Butt and Not Enough Kant - Douze Points

    It's just another Eurovision Song Contest! As all songs are now confirmed, the race to Basel in May is well and truly on. From controversial body parts to your classic three men singing about a sauna, this year really has it all, and Steven Perkins is here with all the latest news. . Mentioned in this episode: Erika Vikman - ‘Ich komme’ (Finland, 2025): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kg3QoTpnqyw Miriana Conte - ‘Serving’ (Malta, 2025): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sLVSwfRRvMA Zoë Më - ‘Voyage’ (Switzerland, 2025): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dGX54zRExR8 Furbaz - ‘Viver senza te’ (Switzerland, 1989): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JopkNjE6M5g Theo Evan - ‘Shh’ (Cyprus, 2025): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rbfQqWyqgJw Kaleen - ‘We Will Rave’ (Austria, 2024): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VZ6SlZnk_EI Mariam Shengelia - ‘Freedom’ (Georgia, 2025): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c3wu0dUNd4c Conchita Wurst - ‘Rise Like A Phoenix’ (Austria, 2014): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QRUIava4WRM Louane - ‘Maman’ (France, 2025): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pj2DTSLcNnI . If you love Eurovision as much as we do, don't forget to connect with us on social. DM us on Twitter at @Bingewatch_Pod and join our Facebook Page. You can also now support the show with a generous Douze Points of your own! And if you want more bingeworthy TV coverage, check out our other shows: Bingewatch Bitesize Bingewatch Douze Points is a Podcasts By Liam production, presented by Steven Perkins and produced by Liam Heffernan. Original theme composed by Ian MacEwan. The Bingewatch network was created by Hannah Fernando and Ian MacEwan. For any queries, including advertising & sponsorship, please email hello@podcastsbyliam.com

    7 min
  2. Stephen Graham's Tear-Jerking Adolescence

    3 DAYS AGO

    Stephen Graham's Tear-Jerking Adolescence

    Ian and Hannah review the biggest new films and bingeable shows on UK streaming services for the week beginning Friday 14th March 2025, including: A family's world turns upside down when 13-year-old Jamie Miller is arrested for murdering a schoolmate. The charges against their son force them to confront every parent's worst nightmare. Stephen Graham stars in Netflix original series Adolescence. ITVX's Belgravia: The Next Chapter is a sweeping period drama where secrets refuse to stay buried. Three decades later, London’s high society remains as scandalous as ever. From the creator of Downton Abbey. Iconic actor Rutger Hauer kept the outside world at arm’s length. Through private, never-before-seen footage, his goddaughter Sanna uncovers his intimate world in Viaplay documentary Like Tears in Rain. Two lifelong friends pose as DEA agents to rob a house, only to have their small-time grift become a life-and-death enterprise, as they reveal and unravel a big hidden narcotics corridor on the Eastern Seaboard in Apple TV series Dope Thief. Follow Bingewatch on all major podcast players for your weekly rundown of the best binge-worthy shows across Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+ and more. Remember to leave a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts, Podchaser and Goodpods AND you can now show your support and leave a tip for Ian and Hannah. You can also stay in touch with the team via Twitter AND if you like Bingewatch but you're looking for a specific review, check out BITESIZE BINGEWATCH, our sister show making it easier to get the bits you want! If you're a brand interested in sponsorship or collabs, email hello@podcastsbyliam.com and chat to us now!

    25 min
  3. Kantgate, Saunas and Super Saturday - Douze Points

    10 MAR · BONUS

    Kantgate, Saunas and Super Saturday - Douze Points

    The deadline for song submissions for this year's Eurovision Song Contest has almost passed, and as usual there is a flurry of last minute announcements. So this week, Steven covers everything from Sweden's sauna song to Austria's operatic anthem with a bit of Kant thrown in for good measure. One thing's for sure - we are in for an entertaining Eurovision season! . Mentioned in this Episode: Miriana Conte - ‘Kant’ (Malta, 2025): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8qNK1tt6L5k Céline Dion - ‘Ne partez pas sans moi’ (Switzerland, 1988): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VXLWfXmlXPc Marko Bosnjak - ‘Poison Cake’ (Croatia, 2025): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xOodVfY8hCs Baby Lasagna - ‘Rim Tim Tagi Dim’ (Croatia, 2024): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YIBjarAiAVc  Ogenj - ‘Daj daj’ (Croatia NF, 2025): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=biI9nzatVfE JJ - ‘Wasted Love’ (Austria, 2025): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ieSTNpxvio Erika Vikman - ‘Ich komme’ (Finland, 2025): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kg3QoTpnqyw Bambie Thug - ‘Doomsday Blue’ (Ireland, 2024): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UMq8ofCstMQ Adonxs - ‘Kiss Kiss Goodbye’ (Czechia, 2025): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hm8CIICKAJU KAJ - ‘Bara Bada Bastu’ (Sweden, 2025): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WK3HOMhAeQY Måns Zelmerlöw - ‘Revolution’ (Sweden NF, 2025): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hf1t3xwict8 Måns Zelmerlöw - ‘Heroes’ (Sweden, 2015): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5sGOwFVUU0I NAPA - ‘Deslocado’ (Portugal, 2025): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-s1Cc2uEj3U Henka - ‘I Wanna Destroy U’ (Portugal NF, 2025): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z7dNMbXk7DY Diana Vilharinho - ‘Cotovia’ (Portugal NF, 2025): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=944g5hxMsT0 Boosta - ‘BTW’ (San Marino NF, 2025): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WuQ9T1mK8ig Gabry Ponte - ‘Tutta l’Italia’ (San Marino, 2025): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-GK2VVpSqUI The Rumpled - ‘You Get Me So High’ (San Marino NF, 2025): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yv2IxFxAl3Y . If you love...

    14 min
  4. Is The Baldwins the Most Tone Deaf Show of All Time?

    28 FEB

    Is The Baldwins the Most Tone Deaf Show of All Time?

    Ian and Hannah review the biggest new films and bingeable shows on UK streaming services for the week beginning Friday 28th February 2025, including: Award-winning comedian Dave Gorman takes a sideways look at modern life in a series of stand-up performances powered by his laptop. Series six of Dave Gorman: Modern Life is Goodish is available on U and Dave. Reformed party girl Kate Hudson must prove herself as a businesswoman when she's unexpectedly put in charge of her family's pro basketball team, in Netflix 10-part comedy series Running Point. The Duttons face a new set of challenges in the early 20th century, including the rise of Western expansion, Prohibition, and the Great Depression. Harrison Ford and Helen Mirren star in season two of 1923 on Paramount Plus. New reality series The Baldwins, on Discovery Plus, gives us unfiltered access into the highs and lows of one of the world's most famous and infamous families. Follow Bingewatch on all major podcast players for your weekly rundown of the best binge-worthy shows across Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+ and more. Remember to leave a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts, Podchaser and Goodpods AND you can now show your support and leave a tip for Ian and Hannah. You can also stay in touch with the team via Twitter AND if you like Bingewatch but you're looking for a specific review, check out BITESIZE BINGEWATCH, our sister show making it easier to get the bits you want! If you're a brand interested in sponsorship or collabs, email hello@podcastsbyliam.com and chat to us now!

    22 min
  5. Encore: What Makes a Good Eurovision Host? - Douze Points

    24 FEB · BONUS

    Encore: What Makes a Good Eurovision Host? - Douze Points

    As Basel 2025 draws nearer, we wanted to reshare a classic episode, where Steven looks at Eurovision presenters of past to figure out what makes a great host. Enjoy! . Highlights from the episode: Takeaways: The history of Eurovision presenters reveals a significant evolution in hosting dynamics over the years, particularly in terms of gender representation.To ensure a successful Eurovision, it is advisable to have a team of three to four presenters with diverse backgrounds and experiences.Multilingualism among hosts is crucial, as it enhances the international appeal and accessibility of the contest to a broader audience.The importance of having hosts with live entertainment experience cannot be overstated, given the complexity of the Eurovision production.Sweden's consistent success in hosting Eurovision suggests that they have an abundance of talent to draw from for future contests.The trend of having a majority of female presenters has emerged as a standard practice in recent Eurovision history, reflecting societal changes. . If you love Eurovision as much as we do, don't forget to connect with us on social. DM us on Twitter at @Bingewatch_Pod and join our Facebook Page. You can also now support the show with a generous Douze Points of your own! And if you want more bingeworthy TV coverage, check out our other shows: Bingewatch Bitesize Bingewatch Douze Points is a Podcasts By Liam production, presented by Steven Perkins and produced by Liam Heffernan. Original theme composed by Ian MacEwan. The Bingewatch network was created by Hannah Fernando and Ian MacEwan. For any queries, including advertising & sponsorship, please email hello@podcastsbyliam.com

    8 min
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The essential podcast for TV addicts, Bingewatch selects and previews the very best films and TV shows for you to watch on UK streaming platforms including Netflix, Amazon Prime, Apple TV, NOW TV, Disney+, Paramount+, and catch-up services such as BBC iPlayer and ITVX. Journalists Hannah Fernando and Ian MacEwan round up the new releases, bring you the latest news about what’s in production, find out what celebrities like to binge watch, and chew the fat about all things TV-related. It’s your essential guide through the ever-increasing amount of content available on TV streaming services – so you can spend more time watching, and less time searching!

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