Radio 1's Screen Time
738 episodes - English - Latest episode: 1 day ago - ★★★★★ - 68 ratingsJoin Radio 1’s resident film buff Ali Plumb for movie news, reviews and extra behind-the-screens fun.
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Reviewed: Ad Astra & The Farewell
September 20, 2019 13:28 - 19 minutes - 17.6 MBAli is holidaying in Scotland (visiting many a film location of course!) but that doesn’t stop him bringing you movie news, reviews and his thoughts on the latest DC and Marvel offerings.
Downton Abbey Interview Special
September 14, 2019 23:30 - 19 minutes - 17.9 MBPrepare for the poshest podcast in Radio 1 history in this Downton Abbey special. Ali chat's to Writer Julian Fellows, director Michael Engler and cast members Michelle Dockery, Allen Leech, Laura Carmichael, Allen Leech and Penelope Wilton.
Reviewed: Hustlers & Downton Abbey
September 13, 2019 14:00 - 22 minutes - 20.4 MBAli and Ace chat all things movies including reviews of Hustlers starring Jennifer Lopez and Cardi B (sort of) and Downton Abbey, or should we say DA Movie!
Michael Fassbender Interview Special: Movies That Made Me
September 07, 2019 23:30 - 24 minutes - 22.6 MBHe's worked with Quentin Tarantino, played iconic characters like Magneto in X-Men and is the star of blockbuster Assassin's Creed - Michael Fassbender chats to Ali about his film career to date.
Where's Ali?
September 06, 2019 13:44 - 1 minute - 1.71 MBSorry - We have no podcast this week. Ali explains why.
Where's Ali?
September 06, 2019 13:44 - 1 minute - 1.71 MBSorry - We have no podcast this week. Ali explains why.
Emily Blunt Interview Special: Becoming...Mary Poppins
August 31, 2019 23:30 - 11 minutes - 10.1 MBEmily Blunt is awesome. There, it's been said. So when it was announced that she'd be taking on the role of Mary Poppins from Julie Andrews for the sequel, Mary Poppins Returns, the internet responded with a general feeling of "Good call". But that was just the beginning for Blunt herself, who explains here how it's a little tricky filling Andrews' shoes, not to mention dancing with a cartoon penguin or two...
Ask Ali: Oscar Tips, Best Of 2019 and more
August 30, 2019 16:13 - 32 minutes - 30.2 MBRadio 1’s Ali Plumb and Radio 1Xtra's Ace answer your movie related questions. Plus all the latest movie news and behind-the-scenes fun.
Danny Boyle Interview Special: Movies That Made Me
August 24, 2019 23:30 - 23 minutes - 21.2 MBDanny Boyle is the Academy Award-winning British director who's given us Trainspotting (1 and 2), Sunshine, 28 Days Later, The Beach and now Yesterday, a film all about a big 'What if...?' What if one day, only one person in the world remembered The Beatles? Ali talks to Danny about how this Richard Curtis-written comedy came about, shooting sci-fi and what mementos he's taken back home.
Reviewed: Crawl, Angel Has Fallen, Good Boys
August 23, 2019 17:14 - 41 minutes - 38.2 MBAli Plumb reviews the latest movie releases plus chats to Radio 1Xtra's Ace about the Spiderman situation, Bond 25 and a new Matrix sequel.
Quentin Tarantino Interview Special: Movies That Made Me
August 17, 2019 23:30 - 24 minutes - 22.5 MBQuentin Tarantino needs no introduction, but here's one anyway: he's the director of such acclaimed film as Reservoir Dogs, Pulp Fiction, the Kill Bills and now Once Upon A Time In Hollywood, a film about filmmaking, and 1950s TV, and the 1960s generally (and Charlie Manson, kind of). Here QT - as those nervous about spelling call him - talks to Ali Plumb about the films he's made over the years, and which scenes mean the most to him (and much, much more).
Reviewed: Once Upon A Time In Hollywood
August 16, 2019 15:13 - 30 minutes - 28.3 MBAli gives his views on Quentin Tarantino's latest Once Upon A Time In Hollywood. Plus all the latest movie and TV news with Radio 1Xtra's Ace.
Brad Pitt, Margot Robbie and Leonardo DiCaprio Interview Special
August 10, 2019 23:30 - 13 minutes - 12.1 MBThree of the biggest names in the movie business - Brad Pitt, Margot Robbie and Leonardo DiCaprio - sit down to talk to our little Ali Plumb about their new movie Once Upon A Time In... Hollywood. Will our beloved film bloke survive? Or will his nerves get the best of him? Find out in this latest exciting installment of... BBC Radio 1's Screen Time!
Reviewed: The Boys & Orange Is The New Black
August 09, 2019 14:35 - 37 minutes - 34.4 MBAli gives his views on epic new TV series The Boys and Ace gives his on the latest series of Orange Is The New Black. Plus, movies - Blinded By The Light and Animals come under the spotlight.
Fast & Furious: Hobbs & Shaw Interview Special
August 03, 2019 23:30 - 22 minutes - 20.7 MBFast & Furious: Hobbs & Shaw is out in cinemas and as it stars one of Ali's favourite people, Jason Statham - no offence, Mr The Rock sir - there had to be a Screen Time interview special to honour that fact. Also along for the ride: Vanessa Kirby, Idris Elba and director David Leitch. Oh, and that Dwayne Johnson guy.
Reviewed: Fast & Furious: Hobbs & Shaw
August 02, 2019 16:13 - 34 minutes - 31.9 MBAli is joined by Steffan Powell to give his verdict on the latest in the Fast & Furious franchise, along with lots of chat about Quentin Tarantino and all of the film world's latest trailers.
Sophie Turner Interview Special
July 27, 2019 23:30 - 21 minutes - 19.4 MBGame of Thrones star Sophie Turner chats to Radio 1's movie critic Ali Plumb about her career so far, including best lines in GOT, new film Dark Phoenix and James McAvoy's neck!
Reviewed: The Current War
July 26, 2019 16:00 - 37 minutes - 34.3 MBThis week, Ali and Ace deal with the aftermath - in a good way - of San Diego Comic-Con, where last weekend Marvel unveiled big announcement after big announcement. It's going to get a little bit nerdy, people. Also, The Lion King gets revisited and the rest of the year's big upcoming releases are laid out for your diary.
Stranger Things Season 3 SPOILER Special
July 20, 2019 23:30 - 25 minutes - 23.1 MBIf you’ve seen all of the latest season of Netflix’s Stranger Things, well… Ali and Ace have got just the podcast for you. Chock-full of spoilers, here’s just the slice of audio waffle you need in your life, discussing the twists and turns that took place in Hawkins, Indiana in that one fateful summer in 1985.
Reviewed: The Lion King
July 19, 2019 16:00 - 26 minutes - 23.8 MBAli gives his verdict on The Lion King. Plus, he and Ace chat about the Top Gun sequel, Cats and The King’s Man.
Emma Thompson Interview Special: Movies That Made Me
July 13, 2019 23:30 - 22 minutes - 20.5 MBDame Emma Thompson talks Radio 1's Film Critic Ali Plumb through her greatest movie moments from Sense & Sensibility, Love Actually and Harry Potter to new film Late Night.
Reviewed: Annabelle Comes Home & Stuber
July 12, 2019 16:00 - 31 minutes - 28.5 MBAli gives his verdict on Annabelle Comes Home & Stuber. Plus, he and Ace chat about the latest "streaming wars" the new series of Stranger Things and the remake of Space Jam
Spider-Man: Far From Home SPOILER Special
July 06, 2019 23:28 - 39 minutes - 35.8 MBSeen Far From Home? Good, because we have just the podcast for you. Get ready for over half an hour of spoiler-filled, extra-nerdy chit chat about the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s latest offering, Spider-Man: Far From Home, with Ali and Ace taking it all far too seriously (in the best possible way).
Reviewed: Spider-Man Far From Home & Midsommar
July 05, 2019 15:00 - 29 minutes - 26.6 MBAli and Ace discuss the latest Marvel offering Spider-Man: Far From Home starring Tom Holland, and the bazaar horror Midsommar. Also the latest trailers, plus hear their take on reactions to the new Little Mermaid casting.
Anne Hathaway Interview Special: Movies That Made Me
June 29, 2019 23:30 - 23 minutes - 21.2 MBAnne Hathaway talks to Radio 1's film critic Ali Plumb about her greatest roles from The Princess Diaries, The Devil Wears Prada and The Dark Knight Rises to new movie The Hustle.
Reviewed: Yesterday
June 28, 2019 15:01 - 41 minutes - 37.8 MBHear Ali's verdict on the latest Danny Boyle / Richard Curtis film Yesterday, Brightburn and Child's Play. Plus an interview with Secret Cinema founder Fabien Riggall about the idea behind the project and what to expect in future screenings.
Tom Hanks Interview Special: Becoming...Woody
June 22, 2019 08:00 - 17 minutes - 15.8 MBToy Story 4 is finally here, and so is “the nicest guy in Hollywood” ™, Tom Hanks, on this very special Screen Time interview podcast. Talking all about how he became Woody, the world’s favourite toy, he’s on great form as he discusses everything from catchphrases to tattoos.
Reviewed: Toy Story 4
June 21, 2019 17:22 - 33 minutes - 30.3 MBWith Ace away, games journalist extraordinaire Louise Blain joins Ali this week to not only discuss the week's movie news -including Little Women, "The King's Man" and the end (*sniff*) of Toy Story - but also have a little E3 debrief, so you're up to date with gaming as well as films. We're generous like that.
Zac Efron Interview Special: Movies That Made Me
June 15, 2019 23:30 - 21 minutes - 19.8 MBAli Plumb talks to Zac Efron about his career-defining moments from High School Musical to The Greatest Showman and his latest role as Ted Bundy.
Reviewed: Men In Black: International
June 14, 2019 15:00 - 28 minutes - 26.1 MBHear Ali and Ace's views on Men In Black: International starring Chris Hemsworth & Tessa Thompson and we are starting to suspect that Ali is in love with Keanu Reeves (then again who isn't?).
Keanu Reeves Interview Special: Becoming...John Wick
June 08, 2019 23:30 - 20 minutes - 18.9 MBKeanu Reeves talks to Radio 1's Ali Plumb about how he took on the role of dog-loving hitman John Wick, ahead of the latest film in the series, John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum.
Reviewed: Dark Phoenix & Late Night
June 07, 2019 15:08 - 36 minutes - 33.4 MBAli and Ace give their views on the latest X-Men movie Dark Phoenix, Emma Thompson's comedy Late Night and Ma starring Octavia Spencer. Also as a little treat Ali and Matt Edmondson run down their favourite board-games (yes you read that right - board-games).
Good Omens Interview Special: David Tennant & Michael Sheen
June 01, 2019 23:30 - 25 minutes - 23.2 MBGood Omens: the TV show is finally here, and to celebrate, here’s a Screen Time interview special, featuring Michael Sheen, David Tennant, Jon Hamm and more talking about how they took Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman’s beloved book about the end of the world – it’s a comedy, honest – and managed to do it justice on screen.
Reviewed: Godzilla: King of the Monsters & Booksmart
May 31, 2019 16:03 - 28 minutes - 25.9 MBAli and Ace discuss Godzilla: King of the Monsters and comedy Booksmart, plus Ace runs down his top five monsters with star of Godzilla, O'shea Jackson (Ice Cube's son). Ali also has updates on the Sonic the Hedgehog film and Lion King, whereas Ace has been to Comic Con and watching a Netflix show where prisoners talk through the toilets.
Rocketman Interview Special: Taron Egerton & Dexter Fletcher
May 25, 2019 23:30 - 19 minutes - 17.5 MBTaron Egerton IS Elton John. Well, in Rocketman anyway: the musical fantasy biopic that’s kind of brilliant. Directed by Dexter Fletcher, it’s a fantastical flight of fancy through the key moments of Reggie Dwight’s frankly amazing life. Here in this interview special you’ll hear about the film was all put together, sequins, feathers and all.
Reviewed: Rocketman & Aladdin
May 24, 2019 15:54 - 22 minutes - 20.4 MBAli & Ace give their thoughts on Rocketman starring Taron Egerton and Aladdin starring Will Smith (of course). Also hear Ali's verdict on The Secret Life of Pets 2.
Game Of Thrones SPOILER Special
May 20, 2019 16:26 - 30 minutes - 27.9 MBIt’s finally here: the very last episode of Game Of Thrones, and to celebrate - kind of - Ali and Ace talk all about what happened in Westeros in spoilerific detail. So to be clear, do not press play on this podcast unless you’ve seen the final episode of Game Of Thrones. Really can’t stress that enough.
Booksmart Interview Special: Olivia Wilde, Beanie Feldstein & Kaitlyn Dever
May 18, 2019 23:30 - 23 minutes - 21.7 MBYour new favourite teen comedy – probably, can’t be certain of course – is called Booksmart, and it’s in UK cinemas on May 27. To celebrate, here’s a Screen Time interview podcast, featuring its director, Olivia Wilde, and its stars, Kaitlyn Dever and Beanie Feldstein, talking about how they made this funny, clever, brilliant movie about two American teenagers coming to terms with what geeks they are by partying like they’ve never partied before... for one night only.
Reviewed: John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum
May 17, 2019 13:33 - 32 minutes - 30.1 MBAli & Ace talk about John Wick Chapter 3. Ali wonders if Keanu Reeves is the nicest man in movies, Ace is plugging for Tom Hanks or Will Smith (of course). Also a spoiler debate on the latest Game Of Thrones instalment - is it living up to Ali and Ace's expectations?
Rebel Wilson Interview Special
May 11, 2019 23:30 - 15 minutes - 14.1 MBRebel Wilson chats to Ali about going from being movie fan and serving popcorn in her local cinema to becoming star of the big screen herself. Also working with Anne Hathaway and wearing a bin bag in The Hustle and her expanding autograph collection from the stellar cast of Cats.
Reviewed: Pokemon Detective Pikachu
May 10, 2019 16:51 - 41 minutes - 37.9 MBAli and Ace chat about all the latest film and TV news including Game of Thrones, Endgame and IT Chapter Two.
Lupita Nyong'o Interview Special: The Story So Far
May 04, 2019 23:30 - 21 minutes - 19.8 MBOscar-winning actor Lupita Nyong'o, star of Black Panther, Star Wars and 12 Years A Slave, talks to Radio 1's movie critic Ali Plumb about her extraordinary career and new movie Us.
Reviewed: Extremely Wicked & Long Shot
May 03, 2019 15:00 - 32 minutes - 29.7 MBAli and Ace talk about Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil, and Vile. A film starring Zac Efron as notorious serial killer Ted Bundy and also Long Shot, a comedy with Charlize Theron & Seth Rogen.
Avengers: Endgame SPOILER Special
April 27, 2019 23:30 - 24 minutes - 22.8 MBAli and Ace talk all about Avengers: Endgame – including spoilers – in this very special one-off episode. If you’ve not seen Avengers: Endgame, do NOT listen. If you have, well, come on in, the water’s lovely. Expect conversations about that moment, that other moment, not forgetting that scene you know we all love, as well as the one that made the whole cinema cry. You know the one. Again: the SPOILER ALARM HAS BEEN SOUNDED.
Reviewed: Avengers: Endgame & Eighth Grade
April 26, 2019 15:26 - 31 minutes - 28.8 MBThis is a spoiler free podcast. It’s finally here – the film of the century but what is Ali’s verdict? Was it worth the wait? Ali also reviews coming of age teen drama Eighth Grade starring Elsie Fisher.
Avengers Endgame Interview Special
April 20, 2019 23:30 - 17 minutes - 15.6 MBChris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson, Paul Rudd and the directors of Avengers: Endgame, The Russo Brothers, speak to Ali about, well, some pretty silly stuff, to be honest. Think bad haircuts, “the Thanus theory” and what the world should call Jeremy Renner and Paul Rudd’s blossoming bromance. You know, the serious stuff.
Reviewed: Wild Rose
April 19, 2019 15:00 - 27 minutes - 24.8 MBAli reviews Wild Rose starring Jessie Buckley, James Harkness and Julie Walters and chats with Ace about all the latest movie and TV news: including a sequel to Tomb Raider, details on episode 9 of Star Wars and a little known TV show called err...Game Of Thrones?
Gary Oldman Interview Special: Movies That Made Me
April 13, 2019 23:30 - 28 minutes - 26 MBGary Oldman's career has been colossal, from playing Sid Vicious in 1988, through Bram Stoker's Dracula, Léon: The Professional and Harry Potter films to his latest role as Sir Winston Churchill in Darkest Hour. Ali chats to him about some of his most memorable moments.
Reviewed: Hellboy
April 12, 2019 15:03 - 37 minutes - 34.5 MBAli is back from his hols and teams up with Ace once again to bring you all the latest movie and TV news as well as a review of Hellboy starring David Harbour.
Peter Jackson Interview Special: Movies That Made Me
April 06, 2019 23:30 - 32 minutes - 29.7 MBDirector Peter Jackson runs through his career highlights from The Lord of the Rings & The Hobbit to Mortal Engines, plus the time he strapped Ed Sheeran to a bi-plane