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The British TV Podcast

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Anglophiles Chrissy & Ryan take a look at contemporary British TV with news, reviews, recommendations on what to watch this week, and a focus on a particular topic. Aimed at fans of British television in all countries.
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Episodes

Show #43 - The British TV Podcast

Guest Dana joins us for a feature on British panel shows. Also reviews of the new "Sherlock" and the "Doctor Who" season 5 wrap-up. Plus the usual weekly segments: news about British TV, what's on TV this week in the UK, shows running in the USA, and DVD releases.

Jul 28, 20101 hr 7 min

Show #42 - The British TV Podcast

A feature on Russell Tovey and "Being Human." Also, Douglas Adams (hey, it's show 42) and the usual weekly segments: news about British TV, what's on TV this week in the UK, shows running in the USA, and DVD releases.

Jul 21, 201052 min

Show #41 - The British TV Podcast

A feature on Jonathan Ross and salaries for public broadcasters. Also, the usual weekly segments: news about British TV, what's on TV this week in the UK, shows running in the USA, and DVD releases.

Jul 14, 201048 min

Show #40 - The British TV Podcast

A feature on comedienne Miranda Hart. Also, the usual weekly segments: news about British TV, what's on TV this week in the UK, shows running in the USA, and DVD releases.

Jul 07, 201037 min

Show #39 - The British TV Podcast

A feature on comedian Russell Brand. Also, the usual weekly segments: news about British TV, what's on TV this week in the UK, shows running in the USA, DVD releases, more "Doctor Who" reviews, and another quiz.

Jun 30, 20101 hr 4 min

Show #38 - The British TV Podcast

A feature on sitcom "The IT Crowd" which returns this week on Channel 4. Also, the usual weekly segments: news about British TV, what's on TV this week in the UK, shows running in the USA, and DVD releases.

Jun 23, 201048 min

Show #37 - The British TV Podcast

A feature on actor Rob Brydon ("Gavin & Stacey"). Also, the usual weekly segments: news about British TV, what's on TV this week in the UK, shows running in the USA, DVD releases, listener feedback, and a quiz on cult scifi theme tunes.

Jun 16, 201045 min

Show #36 - The British TV Podcast

A feature on the 2010 World Cup and the soccer-related programming appearing on British TV. Also, the usual weekly segments: news about British TV, what's on TV this week in the UK, shows running in the USA, DVD releases, and reviews of two more "Doctor Who" episodes.

Jun 09, 201045 min

Show #35 - The British TV Podcast

A feature on illusionist Derren Brown. Also, the usual weekly segments: news about British TV, what's on TV this week in the UK, shows running in the USA, and DVD releases.

Jun 02, 201056 min

Show #34 - The British TV Podcast

A feature on the Eurovision Song Contest. Also, the usual weekly segments: news about British TV, what's on TV this week in the UK, shows running in the USA, DVD releases, listener feedback, and a wrap-up of the series finale to "Ashes To Ashes."

May 26, 201041 min

Show #33 - The British TV Podcast

A feature on actor Dennis Waterman. Also, the usual weekly segments: what's on TV this week in the UK, shows running in the USA, DVD releases, a review of the recent "Doctor Who" two part adventure, and listener feedback.

May 19, 201049 min

Show #32 - The British TV Podcast

A feature on writer Simon Nye. Also, the usual weekly segments: news about British TV, what's on TV this week in the UK, shows running in the USA, and previews of "Gavin & Stacey" and "Not Going Out."

May 12, 201050 min

Show #31 - The British TV Podcast

A feature on British actors on American TV shows. Also, the usual weekly segments: news about British TV, what's on TV this week in the UK, shows running in the USA, DVD releases, and more reviews of recent Doctor Who episodes starring Matt Smith.

May 05, 201048 min

Show #30 - The British TV Podcast

A feature on the British general election and what it means for the future of the BBC and television. Also, the usual weekly features: news about British TV, what's on TV this week in the UK, shows running in the USA, and DVD releases including the original 1970s version of "Survivors."

Apr 28, 201040 min

Show #29 - The British TV Podcast

A feature on Charlie Brooker, TV critic, writer and presenter. Also, a review of the first Matt Smith "Doctor Who" story, "The Eleventh Hour," as well as the usual weekly features: news about British TV, what's on TV this week in the UK, shows running in the USA, and DVD releases.

Apr 21, 201054 min

Show #28 - The British TV Podcast

A look at the career of comedian Alan Davies, as well as the usual weekly features: news about British TV, what's on TV this week in the UK, shows running in the USA, and reviews of "Small Island" and "Desperate Romantics."

Apr 14, 201052 min

Show #27 - The British TV Podcast

A look at the career of the comedy double act Mitchell and Webb, as well as the usual weekly features: news about British TV, what's on TV this week in the UK, shows running in the USA, and DVD releases.

Apr 07, 201036 min

Show #26 - The British TV Podcast

A look at the career of writer Steven Moffat, the new producer of "Doctor Who," as well as the usual weekly features: news about British TV, what's on TV this week in the UK, shows running in the USA, and DVD releases.

Mar 31, 201051 min

Show #25 - The British TV Podcast

A look at the career of actor Philip Glenister (Gene Hunt from "Life on Mars" & "Ashes to Ashes"), as well as the usual look at the news about British TV, what's on TV this week in the UK, shows running in the USA, and DVD releases.

Mar 24, 201040 min

Show #24 - The British TV Podcast

This week, Chrissy and Ryan look at the career of actress and comedienne Meera Syal, as well as the usual look at the news about British TV, what's on TV this week in the UK, shows running in the USA, and DVD releases including Wish Me Luck.

Mar 17, 201035 min

Show #23 - The British TV Podcast

This week, Chrissy and Ryan celebrate St. Patrick's Day with a look at Irish television productions and actress Dervla Kirwan, as well as the usual look at the news about British TV, what's on TV this week in the UK, shows running in the USA, and DVD releases including Dalziel and Pascoe.

Mar 10, 201032 min

Show #22 - The British TV Podcast

This week, Chrissy and Ryan have a feature on the career of actress Jessica Hynes, best known for co-writing and co-starring in the cult series Spaced, as well as the usual look at the news about British TV, what's on TV this week in the UK, shows running in the USA, and DVD releases.

Mar 03, 201059 min

Show #21 - The British TV Podcast

This week, Chrissy and Ryan look at the news about British TV, what's on TV this week in the UK, shows running in the USA, DVD releases including GBH, and a feature on GBH actor Robert Lindsay.

Feb 24, 201042 min

Show #20 - The British TV Podcast

This week, Chrissy and Ryan look at the news about British TV, what's on TV this week in the UK, shows running in the USA, DVD releases, and a feature on the 25th anniversary of EastEnders.

Feb 17, 201047 min

Show #19 - The British TV Podcast

This week, Chrissy and Ryan look at the news about British TV, what's on TV this week in the UK, shows running in the USA, DVD releases, a review of Mumbai Calling, and a feature on the fall and rise of Saturday Night telly.

Feb 10, 201053 min

Show #18 - The British TV Podcast

This week, Chrissy and Ryan look at the news about British TV, what's on TV this week in the UK, shows running in the USA, DVD releases, listener feedback, a review of Garth Marenghi's Darkplace, and a feature on BBC1 versus BBC2.

Feb 03, 201047 min

Show #17 - The British TV Podcast

This week, Chrissy and Ryan look at the news about British TV, what's on TV this week in the UK, shows running in the USA, DVD releases, a feature on actor Peter Capaldi and a bonus feature, Why Can't ITV Do Comedy?

Jan 27, 201044 min

Show #16 - The British TV Podcast

This week, Chrissy and Ryan look at the news about British TV including the possible US remake of Torchwood, what's on TV this week in the UK, shows running in the USA, DVD releases, listener feedback, and a feature on actress Julie Graham.

Jan 20, 201039 min

Show #15 - The British TV Podcast

This week, Chrissy and Ryan look at the news about British TV, what's on TV this week in the UK, shows running in the USA, DVD releases, and a feature on how to legally (and illegally) see shows from Britain including an interview with an intellectual property lawyer.

Jan 13, 201053 min

Show #14 - The British TV Podcast

This week, guest host Howard joins Ryan with a look at the news about British TV, what's on TV this week in the UK, shows running in the USA, DVD releases, a review of Doctor Who: The End of Time Part 2, Day of the Triffids, Hamlet and The Turn of the Screw, and a feature about modern UK sketch comedy.

Jan 06, 20101 hr 3 min
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