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Join Radio 1’s resident film buff Ali Plumb for movie news, reviews and extra behind-the-screens fun.

6 DAYS AGO

Gladiator 2 Interview Special feat. Denzel Washington, Paul Mescal and Connie Nielsen

Today we’re talking about Gladiator 2 with - would you believe it - the cast of Gladiator 2, namely Paul Mescal, Connie Nielsen and Denzel Washington, not forgetting relative newcomer Fred Hechinger (Eighth Grade, The White Lotus, The Fear Street series). You’ll hear them talk about working with the legend that is Ridley Scott, the joy of being in a swords and sandals epic, the legacy of the first film and what it’s like performing with a monkey. Yes, a monkey. One of the emperors has a monkey. Yes, there are two emperors. Just... enjoy.

34 min
NOV 8

Daisy Ridley Magpie Interview Special

Friend of the podcast Daisy Ridley stops by BBC Radio 1 towers to talk about her new film, Magpie, which she not only stars in but also produces, alongside her husband Tom Bateman, who also - checks notes - wrote the screenplay. It's a family affair, this one. It's also a neo-noir (as it goes) centring around an unhappily married couple (Ridley and Shazad Latif), their child and an alluring actress. Perhaps it's best if Daisy explains, which she does oh-so-eloquently early on in this episode. As well as Magpie, Ali and Daisy talk all sorts of other nonsense (as it often the way) including The Great British Bake Off and the most eccentric actor she's ever worked with. Let the guessing start... now.

29 min
NOV 1

The Heretic reviewed plus The Franchise chat… with Himesh Patel!

Himesh Patel - star of Yesterday, Tenet and Good Grief - stops by BBC Radio 1 towers to chat with Ali about his new TV show, the behind-the-scenes-of-a-superhero-blockbuster comedy from Armando Iannucci, Sam Mendes and Jon Brown called ‘The Franchise’. Along the way, the pair talk about the new Hugh Grant horror film The Heretic, the pleasures of In The Loop and the joy of doing jigsaws with Richard E. Grant. Seriously.

39 min
OCT 25

The Making Of Paddington In Peru Interview Special!

For this very special episode of BBC Radio 1's Screen Time, Ali got to visit Framestore, the legendary visual effects house where - amongst other things - the preposterously charming Paddington is brought to life. So that bathtub down the stairs scene? The barbershop chicanery? The hair-raising train sequence from the end of Paddington 2? These guys. Speaking to producer Rosie Alison, VFX animation director Pablo Grillo and our new director Dougal Wilson (stepping into the shoes of Paul King, the man behind the first two Paddington films), Ali found out more about how everyone's favourite marmalade-loving bear ends up on our screens, makes us cry and leaves us really hankering for a particular kind of sandwich.

42 min
OCT 18

Reviewed: Joker: Folie à Deux, The Wild Robot, Smile 2 - feat. Naomi Scott!

Friends of the podcast Clarisse Loughrey (The Independent's chief film critic) and Mike Muncer (of Evolution Of Horror podcast fame) stop by to talk about three things: Joker: Folie à Deux, The Wild Robot and, um, Smile 2. As you probably worked out from the title of the episode here. Plus, Naomi Scott (the star of Smile 2) also pops up towards the end to talk about the fun and games she enjoyed - sort of - on the set of the eagerly anticipated horror sequel.

52 min
OCT 11

Ella Purnell Sweetpea Interview Special

Friend of the podcast - and star of the new Sky / Now serial killer darker-than-dark comedy drama Sweetpea - Ella Purnell returns to talk to Ali about playing Rhiannon, a character who often goes overlooked... until she starts taking things into her own hands. Murder-wise. A veteran of Fallout, and Yellowjackets before that (not forgetting Arcane), Ella is in a proper purple patch these days, and is on fine form as she discusses tackling such an interesting, angry, darkly funny character - as well as party games she likes to play with her mates. It's all about balance, eh?

33 min
OCT 4

Ali’s Film Club: Superbad - a cinematic comedy special with Rhys James

When was the last time you went to your local cinema and watched a big, broad, people pleasing comedy? A Bridesmaids, a 22 Jump Street, A Step Brothers, a... Superbad? Stand-up comic and newfound friend of that there Ali Plumb, Rhys James, stops by the BBC Radio 1 studios to help answer that question as the pair look back on a movie that really delivered the laughs back in the day. That's right, Superbad. Pretty obvious from the title and the earlier mention but probably best to underline the point.

51 min
SEP 27

Sophie Turner Joan Interview Special

Sophie Turner stops by to talk about her new ITV jewel-thief TV show Joan this week as Ali, bless him, battles a little cough. Poor wee lad. But despite this appalling illness, he struggles on, giving you a fun conversation with the one-time star of Game Of Thrones and the recent run of X-Men movies, ending up talking about the perils of the '80s, putting on an American accent that in a way that the real-life Joan Hannington would approve of, as well as... Below Deck. Because... why not?

25 min

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12/19/2023

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Thanks guys! I saved a lot of shows to watch during this holiday season. However could you please make a list of the shows mentioned in the podcast notes/description? That would be super helpful
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10/09/2023

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Ali Plumb consistently delivers ridiculously entertaining chats with the biggest names in the game. Love the fun and creative questions, which always elicit great answers. Brilliant stuff!
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07/22/2022

jaloha22

Ali Plumb is a bright spot in my day every time I tune in. Seems like the sort of chap you’d love to grab a drink with or have over for a dinner party. Love the variety of guests and the genuine love of movies television. You’ll learn things, be entertained, and come away feeling like you have this friend at BBC 1 you’ve never met and doesn’t know you from Adam.
I love Ali

08/28/2021

J Maul

I love watching good celebrity interviews and Ali really stands out as an interviewer. He does his research, he know his stuff and you can tell he is genuinely interested in Entertainment. Most importantly, he doesn’t waste time trying to get actors to leak information they are clearly under contract to keep secret! Thank you Ali!