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Join Benjamin Black as he talks to his creative colleagues from TV, Film & Theatre, about how they got to where they are today. 

Episodes

  1. 04/23/2025

    Ep 11: Ruth Madeley

    In this episode, I’m joined by BAFTA nominated actor, and Doctor Who regular, Ruth Madeley. We talk about how Ruth accidentally got into acting, getting a BAFTA nomination for a Jack Thorne drama, Russell T Davies’s Years And Years, Disability within the television industry and talk all things Doctor Who and The War Between Land & Sea, with a few cheeky exclusives along the way! Subscribe and review if you enjoy the episode!  DM your questions on our socials. Instagram: @whereiam2day Send us a message

    1h 2m

  2. 04/15/2025

    Ep 10: Paul Kasey

    In this episode, I’m joined by the movement and creature performer and choreographer of Doctor Who and Star Wars, Paul Kasey. We talk about what it’s like to work with all the Doctors in the Whoniverse, The War Between The Land And The Sea, and what it’s really like to be an Ood and Cyberleader and tips on how to become an alien and monster! Don’t forget to subscribe and review!  Instagram: @whereiam2day Send us a message

    50 min

  3. 01/23/2025

    Ep 9: Taj Atwal

    In this episode, I’m joined by two time BAFTA nominated Hullraisers actor, Taj Atwal. We talk about BBC’s Daddy Issues, “cringe” jobs, having an accent at drama school, her love for Kathy Burke and getting to work Kay Mellor and with Sally Wainwright in the upcoming drama, Riot Women. Subscribe and review if you enjoy the episode!  DM your questions on our socials. Instagram: @whereiam2day Twitter: @whereiam2daypod Send us a message

    43 min

  4. 01/16/2025

    Ep 8: David Fynn

    In this episode, I’m joined by the actor recently known for his role as ‘Derek’ in BBC comedy Daddy Issues, David Fynn. We talk about the panic of getting an agent after drama school, working with actors you admire, being a TROLL and how one episode of The Inbetweeners still follows him around. Subscribe and review if you enjoy the episode!  DM your questions on our socials. Instagram: @whereiam2day Twitter: @whereiam2daypod Send us a message

    54 min

  5. 01/09/2025

    Ep 7: Elliot Hegarty

    In this episode, I’m joined by the director of Jilly Cooper's hit Disney Plus series Rivals, Elliot Hegarty. We talk about how Elliot went from runner and clapper loader to attending film school in New York City. He then Directed comedies such as Bad Education, Cheater, American studio sitcoms and Emmy winning, Ted Lasso.  Subscribe and review if you enjoy the episode!  DM your questions on our socials. Instagram: @whereiam2day Twitter: @whereiam2daypod Send us a message

    1h 3m

  6. 09/05/2024

    Ep 6: Simon Callow

    In this episode, I'm joined by the British classic actor of stage and screen, Simon Callow. We talk about how Simon went from writing a letter to Sir Lawrence Olivier and getting a job at the National Theatre box office. Becoming one of the most respected actors in British theatre, television and film, and working with the greats.   Subscribe and review if you enjoy the episode!  DM your questions on our socials. Instagram: @whereiam2day Twitter: @whereiam2daypod Send us a message

    40 min

  7. 08/29/2024

    Ep 5: Olivia Williams

    In this episode, I'm joined by 90’s Hollywood actor and star of the upcoming HBO Max Dune: Prophecy series, Olivia Williams. We talk about how Olivia was inspired by Judi Dench and how she went on to star in The Sixth Sense with Bruce Willis, Wes Anderson’s Rushmore, how she dealt with the predators of Hollywood, and what Camilla Parker Bowles REALLY thought of The Crown. Trigger warning: This episode contains themes of harassment and sexual assault that some listeners may find upsetting.  Subscribe and review if you enjoy the episode!  DM your questions on our socials. Instagram: @whereiam2day Twitter: @whereiam2daypod Send us a message

    1 hr

  8. 08/22/2024

    Ep 4: Rhys Ifans

    In this episode, I'm joined by the Welsh actor currently starring in HBO’s House Of The Dragon, Rhys Ifans. We talk about Glastonbury, falling for the magic of theatre in Wales, Notting Hill, Harry Potter and the upcoming killer squirrel film, The Scurry.  Subscribe and review if you enjoy the episode!  DM your questions on our socials. Instagram: @whereiam2day Twitter: @whereiam2daypod Send us a message

    1h 6m

  9. 05/29/2023

    Ep 3: Andrew Chaplin

    In this episode, I'm joined by the director of BAFTA-winning Alma's Not Normal, Andrew Chaplin. We talk about how Andrew tackles directing a show, how he was stuck in the middle of Big Brother's biggest scandal, and his upcoming The Full Monty series, streaming on Disney + on  June 14th.  Subscribe and review if you enjoy the episode!  DM your questions on our socials. Instagram: @whereiam2day Twitter: @whereiam2daypod Send us a message

    38 min

  10. 05/18/2023

    Ep 2: Claire Wilson

    In this episode, I'm joined by previous Eastenders costume designer, Claire Wilson. We talk about how Claire designs a character, the iconic Eastenders Live episodes, and her fond memories of working with Caroline Aherne & Barbra Windsor. Subscribe and review if you enjoy the episode!  DM your questions on our socials. Instagram: @whereiam2day Twitter: @whereiam2daypod Send us a message

    38 min

  11. 05/11/2023

    Ep 1: Debbie Isitt

    In this episode, I'm joined by the writer & director of the Nativity! franchise, Debbie Isitt.  We talk about how Debbie became a beloved filmmaker, how I came to voice animals in a Netflix movie, and we get an EXCLUSIVE on Nativity! The Musical and her upcoming new musical 'I Should Be So Lucky'. Subscribe and review if you enjoy the episode!  DM your questions on our socials. Instagram: @whereiam2day Twitter: @whereiam2daypod Send us a message

    37 min

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Join Benjamin Black as he talks to his creative colleagues from TV, Film & Theatre, about how they got to where they are today. 

Information

  • Creator
    Benjamin Black
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    12
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Where I Am Today
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