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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.
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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 and a very tense finish around the fire. They discuss Bash’s detective work, Rom
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 changing his double vote, was that the tensest breakfast ever? Is it all getting too muc
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 ships, familiar-looking faces and why ancient Greece appears to be in rainy Scotland.
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. In an episode that saw all 3 traitors get the chance to get their hands on the go
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 challenge that leaves Maya and King Kenny doing all the work. They discuss Ross Kemp’s fa
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 and whether the internet might be getting a little carried away. They also compa
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 whole series to the next level and Hannah & Benedict unpack the tensest round table
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 Hannah Fry’s banishment. They discuss Maya Jama staying four steps ahead, Joanne
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 ordinary people into the stars of his shows, why failure can make a performance better
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 sitting next to the director made eating popcorn surprisingly stressful. They also
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 the banishment of their beloved Julie. They discuss James Blunt’s “concrete evid
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 that actually has consequences at the round table. They discuss the shield drama
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 know very little about what happens next. They discuss keeping it secret at a bot
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 about his showdown with James Acaster, the research he did on his fellow contestant
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 dive deep on episode two, from the biggest graveyard in Traitor’s history to the mo
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 coffin entrance to the confession nobody quite knows what to do with. They discu
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 problem. From The Lord of the Rings to The Hunger Games, they discuss your favourite
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 week, Benedict spends an evening with Tom Cruise, while Hannah attends the unveilin
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 now be putting out two episodes a week: one classic Townsends chatty episode and a
The 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 it even got made in the first place. Thanks for supporting the show! Instagram: h
The 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, litigate the Celebrity Traitors cast, defend Timothée Chalamet - and so much more!!
Did 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 that is Sterling Point - and more! Follow the show! Instagram: https://instagram.
Our 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, a little indie flick called The Odyssey, Live At The Apollo being cancelled, and
The 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 Day, the TV series TipToe plus tales from Greece - and so much more! We have way mor
Making 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 the night, plot holes in movies and more! We have way more episodes coming your
The 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 through all the films they've seen recently: Mother Mary, The Devil Wears Prada 2,
The 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 through all the films they've seen recently: Mother Mary, The Devil Wears Prada 2,
Dinner 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 The Mummy, solve The Trolley Problem (lol) - and more!!!! Thanks for supporting
A 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™️, Benedict's mansplaining accusations, sharing food at restaurants, Love On The Spectru
Saying 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 Bryan Cranston & Marianne Jean-Baptiste who were so brilliant, funny and insightful
