View From My Sofa

Radio Times
View From My Sofa

Join host Kelly-Anne Taylor on the Radio Times Sofa where she’ll be sitting down with celebrity guests to talk all things telly. What’s the view from their sofa? What do they watch? And who do they watch with? Plus, we’ll deep dive into their glittering on-screen careers. Each episode, Kelly-Anne sits down with a special guest to talk about all things TV. Each episode brings you up close and personal with some of the biggest names in entertainment. From Hollywood A-listers to beloved British icons, Kelly-Anne invites you to join the conversation as she chats with stars about their lives both on and off screen. Expect exclusive insight into our famous guests’ viewing habits – what shows they binge, what they snack on, what they loathe and who really controls the remote on their sofa! While we're between series, why not binge through the episodes already out? Scroll back through the feed to dive into episodes featuring the likes of Nicole Kidman, Matt Damon, Emma Thompson, Bear Grylls, David Tennant and many more. Don't forget to click so you’re ready for the next round of celebrity guests, and never miss another captivating conversation!

  1. FEB 12

    Matt Damon and Casey Affleck on growing up together, handling fame and The Instigators

    For this very special, bonus episode of the Radio Times Podcast, I, Kelly-Anne Taylor am joined by Oscar-winning Hollywood A listers, Matt Damon and Casey Affleck. They both grew up in Cambridge, Massachusetts and have been friends since childhood. Their teenage years were spent travelling to New York to auditions – and both eventually dropped out of university (Matt from Harvard, and Casey from Columbia) to pursue acting full-time. And – it paid off. Matt rose to fame, writing and starring in Good Will Hunting – and went on to carve out a rich and brilliant career, with movies like The Martian, The Talented Mr Ripley, and Jason Bourne. Similarly, Casey Affleck, the younger brother of Ben Affleck, has also made his mark – winning an Oscar for his turn in Manchester by the Sea. Now, the pair have teamed up for Apple TV’s action-packed heist drama, The Instigators. They play two strangers from different walks of life, thrown together to rob a corrupt politician. In this episode, we talk about how they met, handling fame and press intrusion – and, how being behind the screens has given them greater autonomy over their careers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    28 min

  2. FEB 12

    Matt Damon and Casey Affleck on growing up together, handling fame and The Instigators

    For this very special, bonus episode of the Radio Times Podcast, I, Kelly-Anne Taylor am joined by Oscar-winning Hollywood A listers, Matt Damon and Casey Affleck. They both grew up in Cambridge, Massachusetts and have been friends since childhood. Their teenage years were spent travelling to New York to auditions – and both eventually dropped out of university (Matt from Harvard, and Casey from Columbia) to pursue acting full-time. And – it paid off. Matt rose to fame, writing and starring in Good Will Hunting – and went on to carve out a rich and brilliant career, with movies like The Martian, The Talented Mr Ripley, and Jason Bourne. Similarly, Casey Affleck, the younger brother of Ben Affleck, has also made his mark – winning an Oscar for his turn in Manchester by the Sea. Now, the pair have teamed up for Apple TV’s action-packed heist drama, The Instigators. They play two strangers from different walks of life, thrown together to rob a corrupt politician. In this episode, we talk about how they met, handling fame and press intrusion – and, how being behind the screens has given them greater autonomy over their careers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    28 min

  3. FEB 12

    Max Whitlock on the Olympics, life as a gymnast and retirement

    This week, for our series finale, I, Kelly-Anne Taylor, bring to you our Olympics special – it is an interview with the most successful British gymnast of all time – the six-time Olympic medallist, and the most successful pommel horse worker in the Games’ history – it’s Max Whitlock. In this episode, we reflect on his career – how he started gymnastics, his training regime during his teenage years (which hit highs of 35 hours a week – alongside school!) and competing in London in 2012. We also talk about a period of low mental health that he experienced after the Tokyo Olympics – and how having his daughter Willow, altered his approach to the sport. Plus, he talks about preparing for the Paris games and reveals why he has chosen to retire now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    39 min

  4. FEB 12

    Emma Gannon on writing, the joys of slowing down and Ctrl-Alt-Delete

    This week I, Kelly-Anne Taylor, am joined by the best-selling author, Emma Gannon. She began her career working in magazines – she’s written columns for The Telegraph and The Sunday Times and was the Social Media Editor at Glamour. She created the hit podcast, Ctrl, Alt, Delete which racked up over 13 million downloads and saw her sit down with the likes of Elizabeth Gilbert, Lena Dunham and Gillian Anderson to talk about their work, wellbeing and creativity. She is also the writer behind The Hyphen on Substack, a six-figure business – which is described as ‘a cosy, online space for curious readers’. On top of that – she has written six best-selling books to date including The Success Myth, and, her debut novel Olive. Now, she is releasing A Year of Nothingness – a memoir, focusing on her time spent doing nothing following a period of burn-out. In this episode, we talk about the joys of slowing down, the beauty of cold water swimming, the power of slow news – and learning to say ‘no’. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    37 min

  5. FEB 12

    Diane von Furstenberg on the secret to her success, marrying royalty and turning down Bowie and Mick Jagger

    Whilst I, Kelly-Anne Taylor, was away, reporting from the field at Glastonbury – RT had the incredible opportunity to interview Diane Von Furstenberg for the podcast. Despite my absence, I didn’t think it was fair – that our lovely listeners should miss out on an incredible episode with an incredible guest and so I recruited, my Smart TV co-host, the wonderful Caroline Frost, to take-over for this episode! Diane Von Furstenberg – you’ll know as the iconic fashion designer who created the wrap-dress. But, she is also a lady who has lived and a new documentary, Woman in Charge on Disney+, gives us a glimpse into her fascinating life story. She was born and raised in Brussels in 1946. Her mother, only 18 months before Diane was born, had been imprisoned at Auschwitz. Diane’s mother left a lasting impact and influence over Diane – which she talks about with Caroline in the episode. Diane entered high-society when she married a German Prince, Egon von Furstenberg. They moved to New York and this is when Diane kickstarted her fashion career. It was the 70s and life was governed by hedonism – in this episode, she talks about turning down a threesome with Bowie and Mick Jagger and rubbing shoulders with the greats. She also reflects on the highs and lows of her life, her sensuality and how it defined her brand and breaking glass ceilings as a woman in business. I hope you enjoy this episode and I’ll be back next week! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    28 min

  6. FEB 12

    Emma Myers on Wednesday, British accents and not going out

    Joining me, Kelly-Anne Taylor, for this very special bonus episode of the Radio Times Podcast is the phenomenal actress, Emma Myers. Born and raised in Orlando in America, Emma had an eclectic childhood – she was one of four and was homeschooled, often spending her days roaming the Disney theme park local to her house. Dance was her initial passion – but, after her family moved to Atlanta, she began to pursue acting. Her life changed forever, when she was cast as Enid Sinclair in Tim Burton’s Wednesday – Netflix’s second most watched show of all time. In this episode, we talk about starring in Wednesday – and how she went from having 900 followers on Instagram to just under 12 million in a matter of weeks – and how she dealt with that explosion in popularity. Plus, we talk about A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder – in which she stars as Pip, a precocious teenager who decides to investigate the unsolved murder of a young schoolgirl. It’s a delightful bonus episode – I really hope you enjoy it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    20 min

  7. FEB 11

    Andi and Miquita Oliver on dreaming big, turning trauma into your superpower and knowing your worth

    This week’s guests are the mother-daughter duo dominating the broadcast world, Andi and Miquita Oliver. We discuss their broadcast careers, why both of them needed to take a step away from the industry, why if your dreams don’t scare you they are not big enough – and how despite having a challenging relationship with food in the past, it has become the backbone of their success. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1h 1m

  8. FEB 11

    Chris Packham and Megan Mccubbin take over for Earth Day!

    For this special episode of the Radio Times Podcast, Kelly-Anne Taylor is joined by the conservationists Chris Packham and Megan Mccubbin. Packham was born in Southampton in 1961 and spent much of his childhood exploring the nature he found at his doorstep. As a teenager with autism, he was picked on at school – his solace was the outside world. After studying Zoology at the University of Southampton, Packham found himself in the world of television and film, taking still photographs – but it was his audition for The Really Wild Show which kickstarted his career. Today, he is recognised as one of Britain’s most prominent wildlife TV presenters. He joins the podcast, alongside his step-daughter the conservationist and TV presenter, Megan McCubbin. In this episode, we discuss the perils of activism, the everyday changes everyone can make to fight climate change – and, the beauty of watching telly together. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    39 min
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Join host Kelly-Anne Taylor on the Radio Times Sofa where she’ll be sitting down with celebrity guests to talk all things telly. What’s the view from their sofa? What do they watch? And who do they watch with? Plus, we’ll deep dive into their glittering on-screen careers. Each episode, Kelly-Anne sits down with a special guest to talk about all things TV. Each episode brings you up close and personal with some of the biggest names in entertainment. From Hollywood A-listers to beloved British icons, Kelly-Anne invites you to join the conversation as she chats with stars about their lives both on and off screen. Expect exclusive insight into our famous guests’ viewing habits – what shows they binge, what they snack on, what they loathe and who really controls the remote on their sofa! While we're between series, why not binge through the episodes already out? Scroll back through the feed to dive into episodes featuring the likes of Nicole Kidman, Matt Damon, Emma Thompson, Bear Grylls, David Tennant and many more. Don't forget to click so you’re ready for the next round of celebrity guests, and never miss another captivating conversation!

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  • Channel
    Radio Times
  • Creator
    Radio Times
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    65
  • Rating
    Explicit

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