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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
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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Daisy Edgar-Jones & George McKay on the risk of book to screen
With Sense and Sensibility in cinemas, Hannah and Benedict take a closer look at what makes an adaptation work, and when sticking to the book might be the…
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The Traitors Cast Predict Celebrity Traitors Winners + Our NEW SET!
"Soon is here." New studio, same yapping. Hannah and Benedict welcome you to a brand new era of Talk of the Townsends, now officially a Global podcast! This…
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TALK OF THE TOWNSENDS IS SO BACK!
Talk of the Townsends is officially a Global podcast, which means more of the usual yapping, film and TV news, and A-list interviews than ever before. We’ll…
Talk Of The TownsendsThe Secrets of SNL UK | Talk Of The Townsends
In a special episode, the Townsends do a deep dive on SNL UK, including exclusive interviews with the cast, first hand experience on set, and a rundown on how…
Talk Of The TownsendsThe Ultimate plane movie + Is the Traitors cast too safe? | Talk Of The Townsends
On this episode of the Talk Of The Townsends podcast, Benedict and Hannah Townsend discuss The Dog Stars, determine what is the ultimate in-flight movie…
Talk Of The TownsendsDid AI Just Ruin One Of The Films Of The Summer?
The Townsends chat about The End of Oak Street (including its AI marketing controversy) and review the film, plus they talk about the hugely pleasant surprise…
Talk Of The TownsendsOur Thoughts on Spider-Man, an Epic Summer of Cinema & Bambi Fury’s Violent Era
Benedict and Hannah Townsend return with a brand new episode all about the EPIC summer of cinema we've had – and more! Chat includes Spider-Man: Brand New Day…
Talk Of The TownsendsThe Exploding Chandelier | Talk Of The Townsends
Talk Of The Townsends returns with a brand new episode! This time Benedict and Hannah discuss the chandelier falling and smashing, the new movie Disclosure…
Talk Of The TownsendsMaking It Through The Night | Talk Of The Townsends
Talk Of The Townsends returns with a brand new episode! This time Benedict and Hannah discuss the world's obsession with Obsession, Molly-Mae making it through…
Talk Of The TownsendsThe Weakest Stuff You Have | Talk Of The Townsends
Hannah and Benedict Townsend are back for a brand new episode, discussing all the hardcore dr*g experiences they've had in their hardcore lives, and chatting…
Talk Of The TownsendsThe Weakest Stuff You Have | Talk Of The Townsends
Hannah and Benedict Townsend are back for a brand new episode, discussing all the hardcore dr*g experiences they've had in their hardcore lives, and chatting…
Talk Of The TownsendsDinner Party Questions | Talk Of The Townsends
Benedict and Hannah Townsend return for a brand new, shiny episode. This week they chat through some of their fave dinner party questions, discuss Lee Cronin's…
Talk Of The TownsendsA Classic Yap Episode | Talk Of The Townsends
A good old fashioned chatty episode this time as Benedict and Hannah Townsend catch up on everything that's been happening lately, featuring Alarm Talk™️…
Talk Of The TownsendsSaying the name of the show in the show (with Bryan Cranston & Marianne Jean-Baptiste!)
The Townsends are back for more yapping fun. This episode they continue the alarm saga, decide whether they're each an empath, and interview none-other than…
Talk Of The TownsendsThe Great Fake Tan Fallout | Talk Of The Townsends
The Townsends are back yet again. This episode, Hannah and Benedict discuss fake tan fallouts, how much they love the movie Send Help, do some shameless…
Talk Of The TownsendsAn Alarming Development | Talk Of The Townsends
The Townsends are back once again! Benedict and Hannah discuss their disastrous new alarm and their general bad luck when it comes to renovation, spend far too…
Talk Of The TownsendsThe Most Dangerous Reality Show | Talk Of The Townsends
The Townsends chat about their love of wacky Olympic hijinks, try to understand what doping is, tease a very special surprise and break down The Jump -…
Talk Of The TownsendsCrime Time (with Chris Hemsworth, Halle Berry and Mark Ruffalo!!!) | Talk Of The Townsends
The Townsends chat about the new crime thriller Crime 101, and share their pretty wild triple interview with Chris Hemsworth, Halle Berry and Mark Ruffalo, as…
Talk Of The TownsendsThe More Boring TV Show Ever + The Apprentice Returns |Talk Of The Townsends
The Townsends break down their new obsession: a chateau reality show that honestly might be the most boring TV show of all time, delve deep into the latest…
Talk Of The TownsendsIs This Thing On? (with Will Arnett & John Bishop) | Talk Of The Townsends
The Townsends discuss the new stand-up comedy movie "Is Thing On?", and chat to the star Will Arnett and the unlikely inspiration for the story: comedian John…
Talk Of The TownsendsThe Next Big Movie Stars... BAFTA Nominations | Talk Of The Townsends
Benedict and Hannah Townsend had a chance to interview some of the nominess for the EE BAFTA Rising Star Award 2026. The pair react to the nominated actors…
Talk Of The TownsendsOscar Nom Nom Noms | Talk Of The Townsends
Benedict and Hannah chat through this year's Oscar Nominations: who's gonna win? Who should have been nominated? What the heck is going on with F1?? All this…
Talk Of The TownsendsTraitors Finale DISCUSSED - It Takes Two | Talk Of The Traitors
The big day is here. The cat has run away and the pigeons have come home to roost. Benedict and Hannah sit down to discuss and analyse a truly spectacular…
Talk Of The TownsendsTraitors EP. 11 DISCUSSED - Uphill Battle | Talk Of The Traitors
The penultimate episode is upon us, and as we stare down the barrel of the final, Benedict and Hannah Townsend are back, this time discussing Roxy's legacy…
Talk Of The TownsendsTraitors EP. 10 DISCUSSED - The End Begins | Talk Of The Traitors
Benedict and Hannah Townsend are back for the final week(!!!) of this series of Traitors, this time discussing the very clever dagger choice, predictions for…
Talk Of The TownsendsMandip Gill & Craig Roberts Can Keep A Secret
Benedict and Hannah Townsend had a lovely little chat with Mandip Gill & Craig Roberts, two of the stars of the new hit sitcom Can Keep A Secret, talking…
Talk Of The TownsendsTraitors EP. 9 DISCUSSED - Out Of The Box | Talk Of The Traitors
The final week is looming, and Hannah and Benedict Townsend explore and dissect this strangely quiet and kind of sad(?) episode of the Traitors. Will we have a…
Talk Of The TownsendsTraitors EP. 8 DISCUSSED - Justice For Jessie | Talk Of The Traitors
Hannah and Benedict Townsend break down the fallout from the Harriet Episode, express their frustration with everyone ignoring Jessie's genius, ponder who will…
Talk Of The TownsendsTraitors EP. 7 DISCUSSED - Call My Bluff | Talk Of The Traitors
Benedict and Hannah Townsend are back, this time discussing one of the wildest and most unusual and certainly most Harriet-centric episodes of Traitors, or any…
Talk Of The TownsendsHow To Play A Killer (with Alfie Allen & Jill Halfpenny)
Hannah sat down with Jill Halfpenny and Alfie Allen, the stars of new twisty crime drama Girl Taken.
Talk Of The TownsendsBenedict met his hero (Pierce Brosnan!)
Benedict and Hannah Townsend share the interview they had with Pierce Brosnan and Amir El-Masry to talk about their new film Giant, and - of course - James…
Talk Of The TownsendsTraitors EP. 6 DISCUSSED - Can I Ask You A Question? | Talk Of The Traitors
Benedict and Hannah Townsend analyse the fallout from one of the most explosive episodes in Traitors history. Are all the Traitors at risk now? Can a mirror be…
Talk Of The TownsendsTraitors EP. 5 DISCUSSED - Wildest Episode EVER | Talk Of The Traitors
WOW. WHAT an episode of Traitors. Benedict and Hannah Townsend break down one of the most explosive and unexpected episodes in the show's history and unpack…
Talk Of The TownsendsDawn French & Mark Heap can keep a secret
Hannah and Benedict Townsend caught up with comedy legends Dawn French and Mark Heap about their genuinely hilarious new show Can You Keep A Secret? As well as…
Talk Of The TownsendsTraitors EP. 4 DISCUSSED - Secret Traitor Revealed | Talk Of The Traitors
Talk Of The Traitors continues as Hannah and Benedict Townsend take a deep dive into episode 4. The Secret Traitor is revealed! Hannah is on her way to the…
Talk Of The TownsendsTraitors EP. 3 DISCUSSED - Milking It | Talk Of The Traitors
Talk Of The Traitors continues as Hannah and Benedict Townsend take a deep dive into episode 3. What was Hugo thinking!? Who will the Secret Traitor be? And is…
Talk Of The TownsendsTraitors EP. 2 DISCUSSED - Chariots Of Liar | Talk Of The Traitors
Talk Of The Traitors continues as Hannah and Benedict Townsend take a deep dive into episode 2. What IS going on with Netty and Ross? Why is everyone gunning…
Talk Of The TownsendsTraitors EP. 1 DISCUSSED - The Secret Traitor | Talk Of The Traitors
Talk Of The Traitors is BACK! Benedict and Hannah Townsend return to their greatest passion: watching and discussing The Traitors - and what a series this is…
Talk Of The TownsendsWhat Is Love? (With Elizabeth Olsen) | Talk Of The Townsends
Benedict and Hannah Townsend are back, this time with an episode all about love, relationships and all that lovey-dovey stuff. Plus they talk to Elizabeth…
Talk Of The TownsendsThe James Cameron Episode (With James Cameron!!!) | Talk Of The Townsends
Benedict and Hannah Townsend interview legendary director, writer and general genius James Cameron about his new movie Avatar: Fire & Ash, then reflect on what…