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A Thin Layer of Film with Heidi Regan

Heidi Regan hosts a silly podcast about film! Well they can’t all be serious can they!? Every week, she’ll be joined by fantastic guest comedians discussing daft metaphors in film and TV, ridiculous product placements and over-analysing the classics until you can’t bear to watch them any more!
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Episodes

Introducing That’s a First! Season 2!

Hi ATLOF fans! Radio X are releasing Season 2 of a podcast we think you’ll enjoy. That’s A First! is hosted by comedians Maisie Adam and Tom Lucy and in each episode they’re joined by a guest who reveals some interesting firsts from their life… and then gets ripped to shreds. In series 1 we heard about the first time Romesh Ranganathan soiled himself just before he was due to go in stage and series 2 promises to be just as revealing with guests such as Joel Dommett, Kiri Pritchard McLean and Chr...

Nov 23, 20202 min

Stuart Laws, Nathan D'Arcy Roberts & "Rom-Cum"

It's the final episode of the season - but if you're good, it won't be long until A Thin Layer of Film returns! Heidi welcomes back previous guests Stuart Laws & Nathan D'Arcy Roberts who don't waste any time before playing the filth cards. This weeks films include "Where Heaven Ends", "What About Love?" & a look at the Marvel back catalogue next to the work of Francis Ford Coppola! Please subscribe, review and enjoy! You can follow Heidi Regan: @heidi_regan www.heidiregan.com

Jul 27, 202040 minSeason 2Ep. 10

Anne Edmonds, Lloyd Langford & On The Rocks

Haven't we all been waiting for the episode where it all just ends up in the toilet? The wait is over! This week, Heidi invites Anne & Lloyd to make fun of All Clowns Are Bastards and On The Rocks before the whole episode goes to the bathroom with Star Wars, Lord of The Rings and so many more. Please subscribe, review and enjoy! You can follow Heidi Regan: @heidi_regan www.heidiregan.com

Jul 20, 202045 minSeason 2Ep. 9

Catherine Bohart, Sarah Keyworth & Pinocchio

In the 20th ever episode of A Thin Layer of Film, comedians Catherine Bohart & Sarah Keyworth link up with Heidi to giggle about Pinocchio (it gets VERY weird), All Aboard and a bunch of actors who prepared even more than you knew for their roles! Please subscribe, review and enjoy! You can follow Heidi Regan: @heidi_regan www.heidiregan.com

Jul 13, 202051 minSeason 2Ep. 8

Joe Lycett, Horse Girl & "Satanic Hypno"

This week, Heidi welcomes dear friend Joe Lycett to chat about Seven, Horse Girl, RoboCop Returns, An Appetite for Sin & weirdly... Mr Men. As well as all that, you can find out what makes Joe feel intense guilt and hear about the time that Heidi experienced the concept of "sh***ing where you eat" in real life! Please subscribe, review and enjoy! You can follow Heidi Regan: @heidi_regan www.heidiregan.com

Jul 06, 202041 minSeason 2Ep. 7

Rhys James, Evelyn Mok & Escape Room 2

What a lovely couple of guests and what a load of films to laugh at! Rhys & Evelyn help to make fun of Justice League Extinction, Run, The Mentor, Portrait of A Lady on Fire, Escape Room 2 and Heidi even manages to find time to talk extensively about Jeff Bezos! Please subscribe, review and enjoy! You can follow Heidi Regan: @heidi_regan www.heidiregan.com

Jun 29, 202054 minSeason 2Ep. 6

Sunil Patel, Eleanor Tiernan & John Wick

This week's guests Sunil Patel & Eleanor Tiernan join Heidi to chat about Bloodshot, The Father and John Wick! Sunil takes on The Product Placement Challenge and Eleanor comes up with some incredible plots in "What's It About?" Please subscribe, review and enjoy! You can follow Heidi Regan: @heidi_regan www.heidiregan.com

Jun 22, 202051 minSeason 2Ep. 5

Rosie Jones, Helen Bauer & Legally Blonde

What an episode we have this week! Heidi was joined by Rosie Jones & Helen Bauer and it was a completely mad! Helen takes on the Product Placement Challenge with her favourite film "Legally Blonde" and Rosie came up with some film plots that revolved entirely around herself! Please subscribe, review and enjoy! You can follow Heidi Regan: @heidi_regan www.heidiregan.com

Jun 15, 202053 minSeason 2Ep. 4

Margaret Cabourn-Smith, Chris Sutcliffe & Toy Story

Remember last time Margaret was on the podcast? Remember THE CLOACA? REMEMBER??? A very fun episode this week, taking a look at Toy Story, Lord of The Rings, Born To Be Murdered & The Father! Please subscribe, review and enjoy! You can follow Heidi Regan: @heidi_regan www.heidiregan.com

Jun 08, 202045 minSeason 2Ep. 3

Ed Gamble, Brona C. Titley & Finding Nemo

We go again! This time Heidi had Ed and Brona on to chat Amonite, Go-Karts, Finding Nemo and BIG! A very silly and fun episode where Heidi pushed new boundaries of stretching for a metaphor! Brona takes on the Product Placement Challenge and Ed gets right into "What's It About?" Please subscribe, review and enjoy! You can follow Heidi Regan: @heidi_regan www.heidiregan.com

Jun 01, 202052 minSeason 2Ep. 2

Lou Sanders, Luke McQueen & Grease

After a short break (you didn't think she'd be gone too long did you?), Heidi Regan is back with a brand new series. It all got underway with hilarious housemates Lou Sanders & Luke McQueen tackling films including The King's Daughter, Without Remorse and Grease! Please subscribe, review and enjoy! You can follow Heidi Regan: @heidi_regan www.heidiregan.com

May 25, 202044 minSeason 2Ep. 1

A Thin Layer of Film: Series 2 Trailer!

On May 25th - A Thin Layer of Film will return! Get ready for more silly film chats and some fantastic guests!\ Please subscribe, review and enjoy! You can follow Heidi Regan: @heidi_regan www.heidiregan.com

May 16, 20202 min

Suzi Ruffell, Patrick Spicer & Micky Overman

Well this is all a bit odd. Rather than admit defeat in the face of the nasty virus, A Thin Layer of Film comes to you with the final episode of the series - complete with social distancing, internet wizardry and all the usual film silliness that we've all enjoyed over the past few weeks. In this episode, Suzi Ruffell joins Heidi (from her own house - don't worry!) to play a round of "What's It About" and to hear Heidi's maddest film metaphor yet. Then it's on to Micky Overman and Patrick Spicer...

Mar 30, 202048 minSeason 1Ep. 12

Mark Watson, Alison Spittle & Jane Eyre

In this episode, recorded just before everything went a little bit crazy - join Heidi, Mark & Alison for some nonsense involving 50 First Dates, Humour Me, Can Full of Ashes & Jane Eyre! You'll learn what "doing a Fassbender" is and find out how wild Alison goes for Mr Rochester. Please subscribe, review and enjoy! You can follow Heidi Regan: @heidi_regan www.heidiregan.com

Mar 23, 202044 minSeason 1Ep. 11

Tom Neenan, Chloe Petts & "The Hogwarts Film"

This week, actor, comedian and writer Tom Neenan and comedian join Heidi to discuss Wolf Creek 3, A Little Faith and a film that is referred to as "The Hogwarts Film". Any ideas, anyone? Please subscribe, review and enjoy! You can follow Heidi Regan: @heidi_regan www.heidiregan.com

Mar 16, 202047 minSeason 1Ep. 10

Sean McLoughlin, Harriet Kemsley & Ray Badran

What a MAD episode it is this week. 4 comics in a room being daft about films: Step up to the plate Sean, Harriet & Ray. Oh, and Heidi... Obvs. Get ready for Stargirl, Street Dance 3D & Bridget Jones' Diary (and Ray Badran becoming so embarrassed he doesn't know where to look). Please subscribe, review and enjoy! You can follow Heidi Regan: @heidi_regan www.heidiregan.com

Mar 09, 202034 minSeason 1Ep. 9

Brett Goldstein, Nathan D'Arcy Roberts & There Will Be Blood

It was about time we got serious about films (ok a little bit serious). This week - film podcast legend, actor and comedian Brett Goldstein brought knowledge and giggles and returning guest Nathan D'Aarcy Roberts gave a compelling case for a chocolate bar to be squeezed into There Will Be Blood for this week's Product Placement Challenge! Please subscribe, review and enjoy! You can follow Heidi Regan: @heidi_regan www.heidiregan.com

Mar 02, 202042 minSeason 1Ep. 8

Jordan Brookes, Home Alone & The Cold War

This week it's the turn of Jordan Brookes to squeeze some product placement into Home Alone - a film that's already pretty busy with product placement (it WAS the 90's). You'll also have your mind blown by the parallels between "When Harry Met Sally" and The Cold War. It's totally a thing. Please subscribe, review and enjoy! You can follow Heidi Regan: @heidi_regan www.heidiregan.com

Feb 24, 202039 minSeason 1Ep. 7

The Delightful Sausage, Terminator 2: Judgement Day & Robert Downey Jr.

This week, Heidi welcomes sketch duo, The Delightful Sausage and absolute madness ensues. Get ready for a toothbrush to change Terminator 2 completely, find out what "12 Strong" is all about (not really) and last but absolutely not least - "Robert Downey Jr." joins in the fun too. For legal reasons - the producer is keen to point out that Robert Downey Jr. does NOT appear. It's still very funny though. Please subscribe, review and enjoy! You can follow Heidi Regan: @heidi_regan www.heidiregan.co...

Feb 17, 202036 minSeason 1Ep. 6

Jessica Fostekew, Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves & Clippy

Episode 5 already??? Heidi & Jessica get right into it this week with a look at Gilmore Girls, Hansel & Gretal and Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves. Plus do you remember Clippy? He just wants to help! Please subscribe, review and enjoy! You can follow Heidi Regan: @heidi_regan www.heidiregan.com

Feb 10, 202036 minSeason 1Ep. 5

Margaret Cabourn-Smith, Jurassic Park & The 'Cloaca'

This week, Heidi welcomes Margaret Cabourn-Smith to cram Dove soap into Jurassic Park! There's some compelling evidence that Titanic is actually all about A.I and heavy use of the word "cloaca".... If you don't know what that is yet, maybe give it a tentative Google. Please subscribe, review and enjoy! You can follow Heidi Regan: @heidi_regan www.heidiregan.com

Feb 03, 202039 minSeason 1Ep. 4

Phil Wang, The Shining & A Robot Dog

DOUBLE GUEST ALERT! This week Heidi is joined by Phil Wang and Nathan D'arcy Roberts. Get ready for some heavy nostalgia as Heidi reveals all on the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and just wait for Phil's product placement challenge!! Please subscribe, review and enjoy! You can follow Heidi Regan: @heidi_regan www.heidiregan.com

Jan 27, 202037 minSeason 1Ep. 3

Stuart Laws, The Matrix & Bashed Bishops

This week, Heidi welcomes Stuart Laws to chat about The Matrix and you'll NEVER guess the TV sitcom links to that film. It will blow your mind!!! Plus, there's no escapism in 50 Shades of Gray and Frozen is possibly about being a lesbian. Please subscribe, review and enjoy! You can follow Heidi Regan: @heidi_regan www.heidiregan.com

Jan 20, 202039 minSeason 1Ep. 2

Adam Hess, The Sound of Music & Goat Legs

It's the first episode! Heidi welcomes the outstanding Adam Hess to chat film and be silly. Have you ever wondered what The Sound of Music would be like if it was an advert for Pepto-Bismol? Would the Devil cheat in a marathon? What was Twilight ACTUALLY about? Please subscribe, review and enjoy! You can follow Heidi Regan: @heidi_regan www.heidiregan.com

Jan 12, 202041 minSeason 1Ep. 1

A Thin Layer of Film: The Trailer!

Welcome to a brand new podcast, hosted by comedian Heidi Regan! In the coming weeks, she'll invite some fantastic comedy guests including Phil Wang, Stuart Laws, Jordan Brookes & Jess Fostekew to be silly and talk about TV & film. Have you ever wondered what the pilot episode of Friends was REALLY about? Did you think the Matrix was lacking in references to vegan sausages? What would The Shining have been like if its sole purpose was to sell toilet paper? FIND OUT SOON! Subscribe now!...

Dec 23, 20192 min
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