Who Moved the Tortoise?

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Conversations with science and wildlife filmmakers about the films, TV shows - and other stuff - that inspired them to make films about science and nature. Presented and produced by Alex Hemingway and Kate Dooley. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. De Grote Donorshow - with Joe Myerscough

    09/23/2025

    De Grote Donorshow - with Joe Myerscough

    This time we're joined by award-winning Series Director Joe Myerscough to talk about a seminal Dutch reality show from 2007 - De Grote Donorshow (The Big Donor Show). If you get the chance to watch this first then please do, because we give the game away about 15 mins in to this episode. And do watch it - it's a fantastic lesson in the power of television. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    56 min
  2. Cave of Forgotten Dreams - with Chris Watts

    09/09/2025

    Cave of Forgotten Dreams - with Chris Watts

    This time, the Tortoises welcome specialist camera designer and director of photography Chris Watts to the studio to discuss his inspirational choice, the 2010 Werner Herzog film Cave of Forgotten Dreams. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    53 min
  3. E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial - with Stephen Cooter

    08/26/2025

    E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial - with Stephen Cooter

    Phone home and tell everyone that the latest episode of Who Moved the Tortoise is here. This time we're talking about the 1982 Spielberg classic E.T with award-winning director Stephen Cooter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    49 min
  4. Deepfake Tom Cruise - with Benjamin Field

    08/12/2025

    Deepfake Tom Cruise - with Benjamin Field

    This might be the most interesting and important episode we've released so far. In this episode, Film maker and CEO of Deep Fusion Benjamin Field talks about his inspiration - the TikTok sensation Deepfake Tom Cruise, which took the internet by storm in 2021. It marks a watershed moment in Benjamin's career, and launched him headfirst into the world of AI. If you want a better understanding of AI; how it might affect your career, particularly in TV and film; and just how much you should be worried about it, listen to this episode. You won't be disappointed. Some links to the stuff we talk about in this episode: Virtually Parkinson  https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGUumO63jLEiBZzz7VY-CRp8migunB-Ne https://pod.link/1789767151 Gerry Anderson - a Life Uncharted https://www.itv.com/watch/gerry-anderson-a-life-uncharted/10a2443 Benjamin's talk to the Parliamentary Select Committee https://committees.parliament.uk/oralevidence/15129/pdf/ Alpha Go https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WXuK6gekU1Y Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 9m
  5. Bang Goes the Theory (again!) - with Lynette Slight

    07/29/2025

    Bang Goes the Theory (again!) - with Lynette Slight

    Every now and again we go back to a subject we've discussed before, and this time we're revisiting the BBC popular science series Bang Goes the Theory with production executive Lynette Slight. And with good reason - it's an important series that filled a hole left by Tomorrow's World, and brought the BBC's approach to popular science firmly into the 21st century. Along the way we talk about the importance of the production side of making television; always crucial, often (unjustly) overlooked. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 7m
  6. Star Wars - with Rob Liddell

    07/15/2025

    Star Wars - with Rob Liddell

    A long time ago, in a studio far-far away, Kate and Alex talked to Executive Producer Rob Liddell about his inspiration - the 1977 mega movie Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope. Along the way we chat Westerns, Tomorrow's World, and what makes science TV so compelling. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    47 min
  7. Walking with Dinosaurs - with Jay Balamurugan

    07/01/2025

    Walking with Dinosaurs - with Jay Balamurugan

    This time, Kate and Alex are joined by VFX Producer Jay Balamurugan to talk about her inspiration, the 1999 BBC series Walking With Dinosaurs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    46 min
  8. SPECIAL: How to fix TV (Part 2)

    06/17/2025

    SPECIAL: How to fix TV (Part 2)

    The second half of our two-part special in which we ask our previous guests - what are the TV industry's biggest problems, and how would you fix them? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    22 min
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Conversations with science and wildlife filmmakers about the films, TV shows - and other stuff - that inspired them to make films about science and nature. Presented and produced by Alex Hemingway and Kate Dooley. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Creator
    Mindless Wittering
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    42
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Alex Hemingway & Kate Dooley
  • Show Website
    Who Moved the Tortoise?