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Talk Of The Townsends

by Talk Of The Townsends

Hannah and Benedict Townsend talk film and television with big opinions, star interviews and recommendations worth your time. From the latest releases to unexpected favourites, find your next great watch. Plus, deep dives into the biggest topics from the world of entertainment. Watch and listen on Global Player, YouTube and wherever you get your podcasts. Talk of the Townsends is a Global Production For advertising opportunities on this podcast, email: GlobalStudiosSales@global.com

Latest episodes

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Sunrise on the Reaping Interview: here’s what’s in the 4-hour cut

Joseph Zada, Mckenna Grace and Whitney Peak join Hannah and Benedict to talk The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping. They reveal their emotional final days on set, disc

Nov 12
14 min

WE'RE HAVING A BABY GIRL!!

Hannah and Benedict are having a baby girl! They reveal Hannah’s carefully planted clues, discuss becoming parents and discover that One Born Every Minute isn’t necessari

Nov 10
46 min

Kyle MacLachlan Breaks Down His Most Iconic Characters

Kyle MacLachlan joins Hannah and Benedict to talk Twin Peaks, Sex and the City and his new book, Fictional Selves. They revisit Trey’s infamous cardboard baby. He shares

Nov 5
22 min

Is Saturday night TV officially dead? + Our dream Traitors cast

Bradley Walsh’s new gameshow had a twist, they discuss Channel 4’s The Million Pound Shot, its anti-gambling message and whether the big reveal landed. They also ask wha

Nov 3
45 min

Celebrity Traitors FINAL: James Blunt., what have you done?! | Talk Of The Townsends

James Blunt wanted one more banishment. Unfortunately, it was his own. Hannah and Benedict unpack the Celebrity Traitors finale, including Maya’s parting words and a very

Oct 31
33 min

Celebrity Traitors EP. 9: History Made… Or Game Broken?

“The faithful are making a massive mistake” Sharon says, without realising she is one of the faithful! After King Kenny threw a spanner in the works by changing his doub

Oct 30
23 min

Has Big Brother Gone Too Far? + Elon Musk’s Unwatchable AI Odyssey

It’s spooky season, and Hannah and Benedict have found something truly horrifying: Elon Musk’s AI version of The Odyssey. They discuss questionable Viking ships, familiar

Oct 27
36 min

Celebrity Traitors EP. 8: The Magic Of Reality TV

"Hi my name is Joanne, and I’m a Taurus" - Joanne McNally, 2026 Romesh walked back into breakfast and Hannah and Benedict automatically knew who was murdered. In an ep

Oct 24
24 min

Celebrity Traitors EP. 7: James Acaster’s Gamble

James Acaster is finally enjoying being a Traitor. Just don’t ask him to take his blindfold off. Hannah and Benedict unpack episode seven, including a challenge that leav

Oct 23
25 min

⁠⁠Narnia Backlash + GTA 6 Hype - and more!

Benedict has thoughts about the new Narnia trailer. Quite a lot of them. Hannah and Benedict discuss Greta Gerwig’s The Magician’s Nephew, Meryl Streep’s Aslan and whethe

Oct 20
36 min

Celebrity Traitors EP. 6: Yawn Of The Dead

If you walk around a castle late at night demanding to be recruited as a traitor, it may just come back to haunt you. It’s the episode that kick starts the whole series t

Oct 17
25 min

Celebrity Traitors EP. 5: The Shakeup We Needed?

The big brain theory finally pays off, and King Kenny brings an evil laugh to the turret. Hannah and Benedict unpack episode five, from Rob Beckett’s murder to Hannah Fry

Oct 16
22 min

Derren Brown reflects on The Heist 20 years on

Derren Brown joins Hannah and Benedict to talk The Heist, Only Human and what happens when a trick goes wrong three nights in a row. They discuss turning ordinary people

Oct 14
24 min

In Defence of the Social Reckoning + Primetime Review (no spoilers)

Hannah and Benedict have seen Primetime, and they have a lot to say about Robert Pattinson. They give their spoiler-free verdict on the film and explain why sitting next

Oct 13
37 min

Celebrity Traitors EP. 4: A Blunt Approach | Talk Of The Townsends

Smart Hannah survives another round table, and Beautiful Hannah would like some answers. Hannah and Benedict unpack episode four, from Bella Ramsey’s murder to the bani

Oct 10
28 min

Celebrity Traitors EP. 3: The Traitors Worst Mistake Yet | Talk Of The Townsends

Have the Traitors made a terrible mistake by recruiting Hannah Fry? Hannah and Benedict unpack episode three, from a suspiciously calm breakfast to a challenge that actua

Oct 9
20 min

We're Having a Baby!

Hannah and Benedict are having a baby! They share the full story, from the world’s faintest pregnancy test to telling friends and family, and discovering they know very l

Oct 6
28 min

Special Guest Amol Rajan spills Celebrity Traitors Secrets

Amol Rajan told his wife he might be away for three weeks. Then he ended up in a coffin. Hannah and Benedict chat to Celebrity Traitors’ first murder victim about his sh

Oct 5
22 min

Celebrity Traitors EP. 2 - Digging Your Own Grave

Celebrity Traitors continues, and Richard E. Grant is not doing anything to help his precarious position ahead of the first round table. Hannah and Benedict dive deep on

Oct 2
19 min

Celebrity Traitors EP. 1 - What is Richard E. Grant DOING?!

Celebrity Traitors is back, and Richard E. Grant has already told everyone he’s a Traitor. Hannah and Benedict unpack an eventful first episode, from Claudia’s coffin ent

Oct 1
20 min

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#19
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30
days in the top 50 since Sep 2026

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#73 ▼ 29 Film Interviews US

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despite being a) American and b) an avid tv hater, this is genuinely one of my favorite podcasts. I use it to time how long I take my mom’s great dane puppy out for play time. even when I don’t have any interest the media being talking about, I find myself enthralled and excited for the next episode, eager to find out what Benedict and Hannah think of these shows. I also, for the first time since White Lotus came out, can keep up with my coworkers talking about it. I’m excited to see where this show goes, from the original format episodes to the various mini series! 10/10 I have recommended this show to numerous people!

SJPopps · Mar 2025

I just started listening to them, and love the show! You guys are comforting and funny, and I LOVE the little Simpsons references I catch! You guys remind me of my fiancé and I, and your discussions on tv and movies are so fun!

Ms.Sparkle99 · Jul 2025

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