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
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Sep 29, 2026 · 36:22
"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 week, Benedict spends…
Sep 29, 2026 · 1:23
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 now be putting out…
Sep 11, 2026 · 22:53
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 it even got made in…
Sep 3, 2026 · 40:00
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, litigate the Celebrity…
Aug 18, 2026 · 30:29
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 that is Sterling…
Aug 8, 2026 · 32:53
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, a little indie…
Jun 14, 2026 · 39:30
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 Day, the TV series…
Jun 5, 2026 · 21:57
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 the night, plot…
Apr 29, 2026 · 33:51
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 through all the…
Apr 29, 2026 · 33:51
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 through all the…
Apr 21, 2026 · 32:21
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 The Mummy, solve…
Apr 12, 2026 · 28:38
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™️, Benedict's mansplaining…
Apr 2, 2026 · 24:12
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 Bryan Cranston &…
Mar 8, 2026 · 30:47
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 Letterboxd plugging -…
Mar 4, 2026 · 22:50
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 long trying to…
Feb 18, 2026 · 17:42
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 - probably the most…
Feb 6, 2026 · 20:51
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 well as the chat…
Feb 4, 2026 · 40:38
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 (and greatest) series…
Feb 1, 2026 · 14:59
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 Bishop. It was a…
Jan 30, 2026 · 14:59
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, the films that have…
Jan 25, 2026 · 27:54
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 and more will be…
Jan 23, 2026 · 24:26
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, historic Traitors…
Jan 22, 2026 · 23:55
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, whether we will see a…
Jan 21, 2026 · 21:03
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 the final winners -…
Jan 21, 2026 · 13:58
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 famous dogs, treachery,…
Jan 16, 2026 · 25:22
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 multi-Traitor win?…
Jan 15, 2026 · 22:51
Hannah and Benedict Townsend break down the fallout from the Harriet Episode, express their frustration with everyone ignoring Jessie's genius, ponder who will have a media…
Jan 15, 2026 · 18:58
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 show, in TV…
Jan 12, 2026 · 21:36
Hannah sat down with Jill Halfpenny and Alfie Allen, the stars of new twisty crime drama Girl Taken.
Jan 11, 2026 · 29:55
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 Bond. Plus Benedict…
Jan 9, 2026 · 25:48
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 a screen? Could…
Jan 9, 2026 · 24:27
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 what it might mean…
Jan 8, 2026 · 14:55
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 the Vicar of…
Jan 7, 2026 · 17:37
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 tattoo parlour! And…
Jan 3, 2026 · 20:59
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 the sharpest group…
Jan 2, 2026 · 19:36
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 for Judy? And what…
Jan 1, 2026 · 21:48
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 already shaping up…
Dec 22, 2025 · 22:57
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 Olsen, Miles Teller,…
Dec 16, 2025 · 21:06
Benedict and Hannah Townsend interview legendary director, writer and general genius James Cameron about his new movie Avatar: Fire & Ash, then reflect on what it was like…
Dec 15, 2025 · 8:33
The final part of our four part video series chatting to every Strictly Come Dancing semi-finalist!!! This time chatting to the wonderful Balvinder Sopal & Julian Callion! Make…
Dec 15, 2025 · 10:26
Part three of our four part video series chatting to every Strictly Come Dancing semi-finalist!!! This time chatting to the delightful Karen Carney & Carlos Gu! Make sure to…
Dec 14, 2025 · 15:23
The second of our four part video series chatting to every Strictly Come Dancing semi-finalist!!! George Clarke And Alexis Warr were wonderful, I don't think we've ever laughed…
Dec 13, 2025 · 9:49
The first of our four part video series chatting to every Strictly Come Dancing semi-finalist!!! Amber Davies and Nikita Kuzmin were a delight!!! Make sure to follow to see the…
Dec 8, 2025 · 16:25
Hannah and Benedict Townsend are back, this time talking about advert voices, junket technique, their inability to dance - plus an interview with the creative minds behind…
Nov 29, 2025 · 8:04
Benedict travelled to New York to chat to those three Jonas Brothers that we all lovingly know as The Jonas Brothers! They were a delight. Follow the show! Instagram:…
Nov 20, 2025 · 21:37
Hannah and Benedict Townsend celebrate two years of the podcast by reminiscing about the early days (including the many myriad recording studios), discussing their newfound love…
Nov 6, 2025 · 21:39
It's the finale. The grand ending of the brand new fancy Celebrity version of the best show on TV. Benedict and Hannah Townsend discuss all the WILD twists and turns, betrayals,…
Nov 1, 2025 · 12:12
Benedict and Hannah Townsend are back, talking about their recent Q&A event with author Mick Herron, all about his new Apple TV show Down Cemetery Road, which they ALSO…
Oct 30, 2025 · 12:06
Talk Of The Traitors is back! This time discussing the brand new fancy Celebrity version of the best show on TV. Benedict and Hannah Townsend discuss TWO episodes: episode 7 and…
Oct 23, 2025 · 15:44
Please vote for us in the TikTok Awards! You can vote once a day, every day until the ceremony: click here to vote! Talk Of The Traitors is back! This time discussing the…
Oct 23, 2025 · 15:27
Please vote for us in the TikTok Awards! You can vote once a day, every day until the ceremony: click here to vote! Talk Of The Traitors is back! This time discussing the…
Oct 21, 2025 · 14:25
Hannah Townsend sat down with Niamh Algar, the star of the new thriller series The Iris Affair to talk puzzles, Ferraris, being an action star – and more! Please vote for us in…
Oct 16, 2025 · 17:25
Talk Of The Traitors is back! This time discussing the brand new fancy Celebrity version of the best show on TV. Benedict and Hannah Townsend discuss the celebrities' attempts to…
Oct 15, 2025 · 17:17
Talk Of The Traitors is back! This time discussing the brand new fancy Celebrity version of the best show on TV. Benedict and Hannah Townsend discuss the celebrities' uncanny…
Oct 9, 2025 · 21:33
Talk Of The Traitors is back! This time discussing the brand new fancy Celebrity version of the best show on TV. Episode 2 is here and Benedict and Hannah Townsend discuss Alan…
Oct 8, 2025 · 20:26
Talk Of The Traitors is back! This time discussing the brand new fancy Celebrity version of the best show on TV. Benedict and Hannah discuss all the new contestants, rate the…
Oct 4, 2025 · 32:09
Benedict and Hannah Townsend are back, this time discussing visiting the Big Brother House(!!!), watching the biggest movie of the week: the Taylor Swift album movie music video…
Sep 18, 2025 · 30:01
Benedict and Hannah Townsend are back! Answering your questions, discussing bombing during stand-up, Steve Martin freaking out Tina Fey - and more! Plus a discussion of the…
Sep 10, 2025 · 27:02
Benedict and Hannah Townsend are back for another episode! This time the Townsends answer some of YOUR questions, talk careers, dyslexia - and more! Plus they discuss the modern…
Aug 27, 2025 · 29:59
In this episode Hannah and Benedict Townsend chat through their recent visit to the Edinburgh Fringe, recount the famous 'once visiting, once performing' tale, discuss why people…
Aug 14, 2025 · 20:18
Something a little bit different and definitely special for you: a chat with Materialists writer and director, the wonderful Celine Song, who shares some mesmerising insights…
Aug 10, 2025 · 22:27
The Townsends are back! This ep, Benedict and Hannah discuss their love for the new horror masterpiece WEAPONS, delve deep into the continuing twists and turns of Destination X,…
Aug 3, 2025 · 22:23
Benedict and Hannah Townsend are back for another episode! In this pod ep, the Townsends discuss printers, blood, Destination X and more!! Thanks for listening. Follow the show!…
Jul 28, 2025 · 22:46
Hannah and Benedict Townsend return for another episode (yay!), this time featuring chat about The Naked Gun, Girls, favourite Jackass moments and, inexplicably, even football.…
Jul 14, 2025 · 32:58
Talk Of The Townsends is back!!! This episode, Benedict and Hannah Townsend talk about meeting Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Joseph Quinn, Ebon Moss-Bachrach; talk about the…
Jul 6, 2025 · 25:57
Talk Of The Townsends is back!!! This episode, Benedict and Hannah Townsend discuss a world-beating production mistake in And Just Like That, the scariest movies ever, the…
Jun 24, 2025 · 19:56
The pod is back - for our 25th episode!!!!! - with Benedict and Hannah Townsend sharing their thoughts on 28 years later, discussing a new reality tv icon, trying to work out how…
Jun 13, 2025 · 19:28
Our And Just Like That mini-series continues! Join Hannah and Benedict Townsend as they delve into the show they love to love. Make sure to follow to get all the latest pod…
Jun 1, 2025 · 21:15
And just like that... a new show is being covered. Join Hannah and Benedict Townsend as they delve into the show they love to love.
May 16, 2025 · 20:57
It's here, the final episodes are upon us, and with that we say a fond farewell to to our mini-series and to Andor. Benedict and Hannah discuss the return of Space Wheat, the…
May 13, 2025 · 18:19
In the world of Star Wars, our new mini-series continues! Hannah and Benedict Townsend break down episodes 7-9 of Andor, which are - no exaggeration - some of the greatest…
May 5, 2025 · 24:09
A long time ago, on a podcast far, far away - a new mini-series continues! Hannah and Benedict Townsend break down episodes 4-6 of Andor, covering berets, paparazzi robots and…
Apr 30, 2025 · 19:43
A new min-series begins! Benedict and Hannah Townsend discuss the highly anticipated second series of Andor, the hugely popular Star Wars show. Featuring chats about space wheat,…
Apr 27, 2025 · 27:36
Benedict and Hannah Townsend are back for a regular episode of the show, covering a disastrous ski holiday, the confusion of TK Maxx, and the evil schemes of LinkedIn. Thanks for…
Apr 21, 2025 · 19:31
Benedict and Hannah Townsend continue their Black Mirror mini-series, talking about Hotel Reverie! Thanks for listening!
Apr 19, 2025 · 25:20
Benedict and Hannah Townsend take some time to chat about the other shows they've been watching outside of the mini-series, and also get heavily distracted by stories about…
Apr 18, 2025 · 22:41
The final is upon us! After 12 long weeks of doing business (?), the final two Apprentice candidates are facing off to see who will be taking home Lord Sugar's cash. But who will…
Apr 14, 2025 · 19:18
Hannah and Benedict Townsend delve into episode 2 of the new season 'Bête Noire' - and why their opinion on it might not align with many other people's....
Apr 11, 2025 · 20:31
Benedict and Hannah Townsend continue their mini-series about The Apprentice, this week exploring the generally bizarre antics of the Business Plan episode. Thanks for listening!…
Apr 10, 2025 · 38:43
A new series begins! Hannah and Benedict Townsend delve into one of their original favourite shows - in many ways the show that kicked this podcast off into the first place -…
Apr 7, 2025 · 38:29
It's finally here - the grand finale. Benedict and Hannah Townsend take a deep dive into guns, cocktails and the friendships we made (?) along the way. Thanks for listening!
Apr 3, 2025 · 20:41
It's make or break time on The Apprentice as we head into the final few eps and so of course everyone is doing all they can to develop the best Scrunch Bum. Hannah and Benedict…
Apr 1, 2025 · 28:55
Things are finally happening!!! Benedict and Hannah Townsend are back to discuss the latest chaos in the world of the White Lotus. Apologies if you hear a slight echo, we had…
Mar 28, 2025 · 16:16
Hannah and Benedict Townsend won't let a quick trip abroad stop them from continuing their mini-series on The Apprentice, this week looking at one of the absolute crowd-favourite…
Mar 24, 2025 · 17:48
Benedict and Hannah Townsend are back discussing the latest season of the White Lotus, with an episode that was as shocking as it was plodding - Jason Isaacs, please don't take…
Mar 22, 2025 · 20:51
Benedict and Hannah Townsend continue their mini-series about The Apprentice, this week delving into the spicy antics of hot sauce cookery, plate licking, and what it means when…
Mar 18, 2025 · 24:48
Benedict and Hannah Townsend are back analysing the latest series of the White Lotus, replete with drunken Russians, kissing brothers and an utterly useless Gaitok. Thanks for…
Mar 13, 2025 · 21:10
This might well be one of the funniest episodes of The Apprentice of all time - and that's coming from two people who have seen entirely too many episodes of The Apprentice.…
Mar 10, 2025 · 26:33
Talk Of The White Lotus is back with another deep-dive, this time into the aquatic adventure that was episode 4, featuring close-up magic, furious Googling and the…
Mar 6, 2025 · 23:10
Talk Of The Apprentice continues with one of our silliest and most laughter-filled episodes ever, as Benedict and Hannah take a somewhat delirious trip through the magic and…
Mar 3, 2025 · 23:38
Our mini-series on The White Lotus continues with an analysis of the wonderfully stressful and generally venomous episode 3! Thanks for listening!
Mar 1, 2025 · 21:19
Talk Of The Townsends is back continuing our mini-series about The Apprentice. This week, we take a trip out of space to talk eggs, matcha and a shock resignation. Thanks for…
Feb 25, 2025 · 23:44
The Townsends continue their White Lotus season 3 mini-series with a deep dive on episode 2, covering everything from that freaky family to frantic frenemies. Thanks for…
Feb 20, 2025 · 22:05
Episode 4 is here, and it's time to see how the sausage gets made - and it turns out the main ingredient is total incompetence. Benedict and Hannah Townsend are back with another…
Feb 17, 2025 · 27:01
It's the talk of Thailand! A new mini-series has arrived, all about season 3 of The White Lotus. Benedict and Hannah Townsend dive into all the intrigue, paranoia and general…
Feb 16, 2025 · 34:35
Benedict and Hannah Townsend are back with another classic episode, discussing doing 8 million steps at the gym, pondering who the most famous British person of all time is,…
Feb 14, 2025 · 28:22
It's time to get buying on the latest episode of The Apprentice, and Benedict and Hannah Townsend are back to cover all of the action, inaction and general incompetence on our…
Feb 9, 2025 · 29:19
Bami! We're back! Hannah and Benedict Townsend continue their mini-series about the latest series of The Apprentice, this week featuring an appearance from world famous digital…
Jan 31, 2025 · 35:02
Hannah and Benedict Townsend are back with a brand new mini-series, this time discussing the latest series of one of their absolute favourite shows: The Apprentice.
Jan 25, 2025 · 38:18
The big day is here! The Traitors final has landed, and it was full of more surprises, backstabs and uses of the word 'mummy' than we ever could have guessed. Hannah and Benedict…
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