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The Custard TV Podcast

Luke Knowlesluke5n.podbean.com
Reviews and opinions from a trio of TV obsessives on a variety of the week’s biggest shows. Expect hot takes, bad jokes and people who have spent far too much time in front of the TV. Read more from the team on thecustardtv.com
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Episodes

#54: Scott and Bailey, Case Histories, The Story of Now

Luke and Matt talk about a line-up of ongoing and concluding shows including the third series of Scott and Bailey, the second episode of Case Histories and the latest instalment of The Apprentice. Plus more thoughts on Britain's Got Talent and nostalgic documentary The Story of Now.

May 30, 201345 minSeason 1Ep. 1

#53: Frankie, Case Histories, Eurovision Song Contest 2013

This week's podcast includes reviews of nursing drama Frankie, the new series of Case Histories and the craziness of the Eurovision Song Contest. Plus our weekly round-up of BGT, The Voice UK and The Apprentice

May 23, 201345 minSeason 1Ep. 1

#52: The Fall, Life of Crime, Murder on the Home Front

Luke, Gary and Matt discuss BBC Two's ultra-successful crime drama The Fall plus a trio of crime dramas for ITV - Life of Crime, Murder on the Home Front and The Suspicions of Mr Whicher.

May 14, 201344 minSeason 1Ep. 1

#51: The Apprentice, Masterchef Finale, Sweat the Small Stuff

The podcast trio review the return of The Apprentice, the final week of Masterchef and panel show Sweat the Small Stuff. Plus Gary looks at Hannibal and we give our views on this weekend's episodes of BGT and The Voice UK

May 08, 201343 minSeason 1Ep. 1

The Custard TV Interviews - Nicola Shindler

In this special interview Luke and Matt chat to television producer Nicola Shindler - founder of Red Production Company. They discuss her life in the TV industry and working with writers such as Paul Abbott, Russell T Davies and Sally Wainwright.

Apr 30, 201317 minSeason 1Ep. 1

#50: The Politician's Husband, Vicious, The Job Lot

On this week's podcast - reviews of David Tennant's new drama The Politician's Husband and the two ITV sitcoms filling the Broadchurch slot - the terribly old-fashioned Vicious and the promising The Job Lot. Plus thoughts on the ongoing Saturday night battle between Britain's Got Talent and The Voice UK.

Apr 30, 201345 minSeason 1Ep. 1

#48: Broadchurch: The Finale

Minutes after the final episode, the podcast trio go live to discuss the big killer reveal and the news of Broadchurch's second series. Plus, Broadchurch actress Simone McAullay stops by to give her views on the final episode.

Apr 22, 201344 minSeason 1Ep. 1

#47: Endeavour, Britain's Got Talent, 24 Hours in A&E

Luke, Gary and Matt discuss an ITV heavy week with the returns of Endeavour and Britain's Got Talent and the penultimate episode of Broadchurch. Plus ongoing issues with The Voice UK and C4's brilliant hospital documentary 24 Hours in A&E.

Apr 18, 201345 minSeason 1Ep. 1

The Custard TV Interviews - Joe Sims

Matt and Luke chat to Actor Joe Sims about his role as sinister Nige in ITV's tense crime drama Broadchurch.

Apr 11, 201323 minSeason 1Ep. 1

#46: Scott and Bailey, The Intern, Not Going Out

On this week's podcast - Luke and Matt discuss the return of Scott and Bailey and Not Going Out, Hilary Devey's new vehicle The Intern and the sixth episode of Broadchurch.

Apr 09, 201345 minSeason 1Ep. 1

The Custard TV Interviews - Dean Andrews

In this special episode, Luke speaks to actor Dean Andrews about his latest role in ITV's one-off comedy The Security Men as well as the return of Last Tango in Halifax.

Apr 09, 201314 minSeason 1Ep. 1

#45: The Voice UK, The Village, Jonathan Creek

This week on the podcast - the guys discuss the return of The Voice UK, period drama The Village and Jonathan Creek's return to BBC One. Plus two of the biggest fantasy shows are back in the forms of Doctor Who and Game of Thrones.

Apr 02, 201345 minSeason 1Ep. 1

The Custard TV Interviews - Nico Mirallegro

In this special episode Luke speaks to Nico Mirallegro about his role in BBC1 period drama The Village. They also chat about the huge success of E4's My Mad Fat Diary.

Mar 29, 201319 minSeason 1Ep. 1

#44: Our Girl, The Syndicate, Plebs

On this week's podcast - Luke and Matt chat Lacey Turner in Our Girl, the return of lottery drama The Syndicate and ITV2 historical sitcom Plebs. Plus E4's youth drama Youngers and our latest theories on who the killer could be on Broadchurch.

Mar 26, 201345 minSeason 1Ep. 1

The Custard TV Interviews - Tony Grounds

In a special podcast, Luke chatted with writer Tony Grounds about new single drama Our Girl. They talk about the story behind the drama and what we can expect from this piece starring former EastEnders star Lacey Turner.

Mar 21, 201322 minSeason 1Ep. 1

The Custard TV Interviews - Chris Chibnall

In this special Luke talked to Chris Chibnall, writer/creator of ITV's major new crime drama Broadchurch. Chris teases the rest of the series as well as working with David Tennant and the difficulties of writing such a complex drama.

Mar 20, 201335 minSeason 1Ep. 1

#43: Prisoner's Wives, In the Flesh, The Mimic

The trio return to chat the second series of Prisoner's Wives, BBC Three zombie drama In the Flesh and Channel 4 comedy The Mimic. Plus sketch show It's Kevin and the latest episode of Broadchurch.

Mar 19, 201345 minSeason 1Ep. 1

#42: Shetland, Broadchurch, Anna and Katy

Luke and Matt are on a crime drama spree as they talk BBC1's big Sunday night offering Shetland, continued praise for Broadchurch and discussion on the final episode of Mayday. Plus sketch show Anna and Katy and the return of Masterchef.

Mar 13, 201345 minSeason 1Ep. 1

#41: Lightfields, Mayday, Food Glorious Food, Heading Out

After yesterday's review of Broadchurch, Luke and Matt are back to talk a week's full of TV highlights including ITV's spooky drama Lightfields, BBC1's mystery saga Mayday, Bake-Off rip-off Food Glorious Food and Sue Perkins' sitcom Heading Out. Plus praise for BBC Three drama The Crash.

Mar 06, 201345 minSeason 1Ep. 1

#40: Broadchurch - Episode One

In a special episode, the guys dissect the first episode of ITV's must-see crime drama; Broadchurch.

Mar 04, 201327 minEp. 19

#37: Black Mirror, Nashville, Being Eileen

This week the guys discuss the new series of Black Mirror, US drama Nashville and BBC sitcom Being Eileen. Plus BBC3 fly-on-the-wall documentary People Like Us and what shows would you bring back?

Feb 12, 201345 minSeason 1Ep. 1

#36: House of Cards, Miranda, Dancing on the Edge

Luke, Gary and Matt return for the second time this week as we head to Netflix to discuss Kevin Spacey in House of Cards, period drama Dancing on the Edge and the latest series of Miranda. Plus we talk the ITV rebrand and the decline of linear TV.

Feb 05, 201344 minSeason 1Ep. 1

#35: Utopia, My Mad Fat Diary, Derek

The Custard TV trio return to discuss their favourite January TV including Channel 4's twisty drama Utopia, coming-of-age dramedy My Mad Fat Diary and a full series of Ricky Gervais's Derek. Plus reviews of Ripper Street, Borgen and our continued frustrations with Splash!

Feb 03, 201345 minSeason 1Ep. 1
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