Looking back at the 2026 Oscars ceremony – BBC Radio Somerset

A very brief conversation with BBC Radio Somerset’s Breakfast show presenter Charlie Taylor about the 98th Academy Awards ceremony, broadcast live on 16th March 2026. There was a lot that could (and probably should) have been mentioned here, however only a couple of minutes was given for the segment. However, there’s hopefully still something inContinue reading “Looking back at the 2026 Oscars ceremony – BBC Radio Somerset”

Netflix’s UK cinema release strategy and The Thursday Murder Club | BBC Radio Somerset

With Netflix’ UK cinema release model once again being criticised by cinemagoers in the wake of the limited distribution of Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man, here’s a short conversation I had on BBC Radio Somerset, with Breakfast presenter Charlie Taylor, on this topic before the release of The Thursday Murder Club in August 2025. ThisContinue reading “Netflix’s UK cinema release strategy and The Thursday Murder Club | BBC Radio Somerset”

Discussing the 2026 Oscar nominations – BBC Radio Somerset

A live conversation had between myself and BBC Radio Somerset’s Breakfast show presenter Charlie Taylor about the 2026 Oscar nominations, announced the day before. As might be expected from this kind of coverage we discuss snubs, surprises, likely winners and notable nominees. A moment of my mind blanking also leads to me committing the cardinalContinue reading “Discussing the 2026 Oscar nominations – BBC Radio Somerset”

Classic, Modern And Alternative Christmas Eve Films – BBC Radio Somerset

A special extended Christmas Eve conversation with BBC Radio Somerset’s Daytime presenter Simon Parkin about a selection of Christmas films – classic, modern and alternative. All with the idea of showing a variety of possible Christmas Eve viewing. I had a good deal of fun with this one, so hopefully it makes for a goodContinue reading “Classic, Modern And Alternative Christmas Eve Films – BBC Radio Somerset”