The 31st December 2024 proved a dark day for the world of broadcasting as news broke of the sad passing of the legendary writer, DJ and broadcaster Johnnie Walker at the age of 79. The rock by his side for over 20 years was his beloved wife Tiggy who he married in 2002. Former commercials producer, Tiggy Walker became entwined to one of the most beloved broadcasters in Britain and was there through every stage of his battle with cancer. Following the release of Both Sides Now: Laughter, Grief and Everything in Between, I caught up with the author to talk: legends, broadcasting and memories of a radio icon. Ladies and gentlemen Tiggy Walker.
It was Christmas 2018 and Beyond The Title’s Christmas special for that year was the beloved star of stage and screen Larry Lamb who was then fresh from the final series of New Tricks. At that point we had no idea that there would be two more episodes of the beloved Gavin and Stacey which climaxed in a 90 minute feature length special on Christmas Day 2024. Beyond sitcom endings, in April 2025 Larry released his debut novel All Wrapped Up surrounding a first assistant director trying to finish his debut film on a Caribbean island. I caught up with a true Beyond The Title favourite to talk literature, endings and more recollections from his glittering career in entertainment. Ladies and gentlemen, let’s welcome back Larry Lamb
Beloved writer and comedian Harry Hill swapped a career in medicine for comedy in 1992 when he won the prestigious Perrier award at the Edinburgh Fringe. Just a year later Hill landed his own Radio 4 sketch series Harry Hill’s Fruit Corner which featured guest stars including the legendary Ronnie Corbett and spawned a BBC2 spin off series Harry Hill’s Fruit Fancies. Yet a move to Channel Four in 1997 for his self titled sketch show would set the foundation for the rest of his career as he offered platforms to TV newcomer Al Murray and cult hero Burt Kwock. In October 2001 Hill moved to ITV to front the show that arguably defined his career. Harry Hill’s TV Burp took an irreverent and frequently bizarre glimpse at that week’s television output and found the funny in the most extraordinary TV moments. While at ITV Harry lent his voice to the home video public access show You’ve Been Framed until 2022. More recently, Harry returned to Channel Four as the face of Junior Bake Off and has written two stage plays. I caught up with one of the most original characters in British comedy to talk; heroes, burps and his recollections on his life in comedy. Ladies and gentlemen Harry Hill.
Writer, comedian, and actress Helen Lederer reflects on her extraordinary life in entertainment, in combination with her long awaited autobiography, "Not That I'm Bitter".
Writer, journalist and broadcaster Nick Higham joined the BBC in 1978 as its first media correspondent a year before the Conservative landslide victory led by Margaret Thatcher. In 1993 his role expanded to Arts editor as he presided over the ever-changing entertainment landscape for an unprecedented quarter of a century. Leaving the BBC in 2018, Higham returned to his first love: British history, penning a repertoire of works on British history. His new book Mavericks: Oil, Revolution and The Battle of World War One charts the journey of a group of British diplomats making their way across the Caspian Sea. I caught up with the cultural commentator at the Isle of Wight Literary Festival to talk: culture, history and his recollections on a glittering career in British broadcasting. Ladies and gentlemen; Mr Nick Higham
Writer, producer and TV executive Charlie Parsons began his entertainment career at London Weekend Television, contributing to the youth current affairs show Network 7. In 1990, whilst at Channel Four, Parsons created the format for a new late night chat show which embraced and showcased the very best in music. Presented by radio personality Terry Christian, The Word quickly developed a cult following and became responsible for the TV debut of Oasis. Yet in 1992, together with Bob Geldof and their production company Planet 24, Parsons would revolutionise morning television when he created the Channel Four extravaganza The Big Breakfast which ran for almost a decade with a plethora of presenters including Chris Evan’s, Gaby Roslin, Johnny Vaughan and Denise Van Outen. After The Big Breakfast, Parsons spearheaded the Survivor series which has since become a worldwide television franchise. I caught up with one of the most influential and original television executives ever to grace the medium to talk; eras, mornings and his recollections on a glittering career behind the camera. Ladies and gentlemen Mr Charlie Parsons.
Writer, director, producer and composer Charles Garland began his entertainment career as a trained ballet dancer before joining the BBC in 1986, After assisting the legendary Jonathan Miller with the television adaptation of his play Cosi Fan Tutte, Charles climbed the ranks of BBC Light Entertainment working on sitcoms such as Perry and Croft’s Hi-De-Hi before contributing on You Rang M’Lord and Allo Allo. After climbing the ranks on Paul Daniels’ game show Every Second Counts, in 1995 Charles secured a producer role on David Croft’s last TV sitcom Oh Doctor Beeching starring Paul Shane, Su Pollard and Jeffrey Holland. I caught up with one of the longest serving producers in British television to talk: legends, laughs and his recollections on a truly glittering career in entertainment. Ladies and gentlemen Mr Charles Garland...
Our Producer series gets underway and there was only one way we could begin, with friend of the show: the writer, producer and force of nature Paul Jackson. From the Two Ronnies to Blind Date via Comic Relief, Paul has been instrumental to some of the most iconic moments of British television.
The veteran writer and journalist John Suchet reflects on his fascinating career in public service broadcasting.
Singer, songwriter, and bookseller Paul Armfield reflects on his fascinating career in the arts ahead of this years IOW Literary Festival.
For the climax of this year's comedy season, we welcomed back impressionist, actress, and entertainer Jess Robinson, to celebrate all things comedy and life on the road with Your Song.
Episode 2 of our annual Comedy Season features evergreen writer and comedian Jo Caulfield, who went from the Rockabilly circuit of the 1980s to becoming one of the most influential comedians of her generation.
To launch our annual comedy season, we welcome back a favourite of the podcast Miles Jupp to celebrate his recent live tour and explore the dark side of comedy.
Throughout the 90s, writer and broadcaster Emma Forbes was one of the most beloved faces on television. Hear her reflect on her life and career in this exclusive interview.
In a special edition of the podcast, One quarter of McFly and presenter/broadcaster Harry Judd reflects on his unprecedented career and reveals what its really like being in a successful boyband.
Episode four of our Oasis season centres on the influence of Alan McGee and Creation Records on the early career of Oasis as we welcome back Emma B to reflect on her time at one of the most influential record labels in the world followed by my own recollections on the Oasis reunion perfectly delivered by the actor Craig Kelly.
In a special edition of Beyond the Title we went live as part of the Ventnor Fringe with the legendary writer, comedian, and entertainer Johnny Ball.
Writer and musician John Robb reflects on his career in music and shares his opinions on the highly anticipated Oasis reunion.
Episode 2 of our Oasis series. Featuring writer and journalist David Quantick who left the NME at the start of Britpop and has followed the Gallagher narrative ever since. He is joined by the writer and music journalist Sean Hannam who first saw Oasis in 1994 and has written a formidable repertoire of work surrounding Britpop.
Ahead of their long awaited reunion, we spoke to Sean Keaveny and Matt Everitt about their memories of the Gallagher brothers and the legacy of Oasis.