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Alex Jones and Harry Judd reveal the hidden gems, emotional documentaries, and mind-blowing podcasts you probably missed – including one film that had both of them in tears, a doc so intense it might break you, and a podcast about telepathy that… well, you’ll just have to hear it to believe it. Plus: A cult TV series that should have been a global hit, a comedy podcast that will change how you see junk food and streaming picks from A-list guests including screenwriter Abi Morgan, Sian Welby, and Mark Wogan Chapters 0:00 – Welcome to our Hidden Gems Special 0:22 – Alex recommends a hidden gem on Netflix 1:23 – Harry on Billy Monger’s Ironman Documentary 2:36 – Who is Billy Monger? (His story and comeback) 4:02 – Sian Welby on The Telepathy Tapes podcast 6:26 – Mark Wogan raves about cult TV show Wayne 8:06 – Abi Morgan shares her eclectic watchlist 11:08 – Discovering Somebody, Somewhere with Bridget Everett 12:22 – Zach Cherry talks Doughboys and comedy podcasts Send us your recommendations: hello@bingepodcastofficial.com Leave us a voice note: 07418 627194 Binge! is a Viral Tribe Entertainment Production Exec Producers: James Carpenter & Jon O'Donnell Production Co-ordinator: Vic Amott Editor: Alistair Nolan Social Media: Oli Francis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Summer is coming, and if you’re on the hunt for the perfect holiday read, Alex and Harry have you covered! With a little help from recent guests: Richard Curtis, Pandora Sykes, Elizabeth Day, Giovanna Fletcher and Robert Thorogood, we’ve rounded up the very best books to read this summer, and have compiled them into one special episode! Don’t forget to send in your recommendations to: hello@bingepodcastofficial.com Listen to the individual episodes here! Richard Curtis - https://open.spotify.com/episode/7lpnZQm7BWWiKaujbrUrgy?si=148ef7b709de4c5e Pandora Sykes - https://open.spotify.com/episode/1MvUJEM7mnmH0NFk9tzrg9?si=80f82de5909b4fb3 Elizabeth Day - https://open.spotify.com/episode/5SNnnfs7tguEuD0lvvJSmv?si=c502270cccc04107 Giovanna Fletcher - https://open.spotify.com/episode/2LO43X1o6AbWQBgXoIWajV?si=207c28aa7d674c5f Robert Thorogood - https://open.spotify.com/episode/1uz4sKl5WRKG9gCNxYwLA8?si=3d7d50298dc247c9 Recommendations: The Man Who Was Magic – Paul Gallico Martyr! – Kaveh Akbar All Fours – Miranda July This is Not a Pity Memoir – Abi Morgan The Complete Works of Charles Dickens Fair Play – Eve Rodsky Eve of Man series – Giovanna Fletcher and Tom Fletcher The Marlow Murder Club - Robert Thorogood Binge! is a Viral Tribe Entertainment Production Exec Producers: James Carpenter & Jon O'Donnell Production Co-ordinator: Vic Amott Editor: Alistair Nolan Social Media: Oli Francis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In today’s episode of Binge, Harry and Alex sit down with the one and only Amol Rajan, journalist, broadcaster, actor and certified McFly superfan. From awkward vasectomy consultations, to acting with Kit Harington no topic is off-limits. Amol reveals his love for slapstick comedy, the emotional story behind meeting Bamber Gascogne, and what it’s really like hosting University Challenge. Don’t forget to send in your recommendations to: hello@bingepodcastofficial.com or leave us a voice note – we love hearing from you! 07418 627194 Chapters: 00:35 – Amol’s McFly Obsession Revealed 02:20 – Vasectomy Conversation 07:00 – Acting with Kit Harington in Industry 20:40 – Hosting University Challenge & Meeting Bamber Gascogne! 30:45 –Amol’s Desert Island Picks Recommendations: Film & TV Industry (BBC iPlayer / HBO) Doctor Who (BBC iPlayer) Veep (NOW / HBO Max) Severance (Apple TV+) Colin from Accounts (BBC iPlayer / Binge [AUS]) Staff Let's Flats (Netflix / All 4) People Just Do Nothing (BBC iPlayer / Netflix) The Office (UK) (BBC iPlayer / Prime Video) Have I Got News For You (BBC iPlayer) Gogglebox (Channel 4 / All 4) Only Fools and Horses (BBC iPlayer) Keeping Up Appearances (BBC iPlayer) Yes, Prime Minister (BBC iPlayer) Porridge (BBC iPlayer) Fawlty Towers (BBC iPlayer) Starter for 10 (BBC iPlayer / Amazon Prime) The Ballad of Wallace Island (Cinema – upcoming) Podcasts The Amol Rajan Interviews (BBC Sounds / Apple Podcasts / Spotify) Binge (Spotify / Apple Podcasts / YouTube) Books The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling The Gruffalo by Julia Donaldson Twirlymen: The Unlikely History of Cricket's Greatest Spin Bowlers by Amol Rajan Binge! is a Viral Tribe Entertainment Production Exec Producers: James Carpenter & Jon O'Donnell Production Co-ordinator: Vic Amott Editor: Alistair Nolan Social Media: Oli Francis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week on Binge, we welcome surprise guest Matt Allwright, presenter on Watchdog, Rogue Traders and the One Show, who is here to help Harry after he got scammed! Matt also reveals his unusual list of recommendations, including a Korean superhero drama that scores 100% on Rotten Tomatoes. Alex is also recommending a futuristic Channel 5 drama called ‘The Trial’, a show which asks the question would you take responsibility for your children’s crimes? Don’t forget to send in your recommendations to: hello@bingepodcastofficial.com or leave us a voice note – we love hearing from you! 07418 627194 Chapters: 00:32 - Crime drama 'The Trial' 02:50 - Harry's secret Passion?! 03:50 - Welcome to Wrexham / Celeb's owning football clubs 05:59 - Delia Smith's hilarious half time speech! Recommendations: TV & Film The Trial (Channel 5) Britain and the Blitz (Netflix) Welcome to Wrexham (Disney+) Love, Death & Robots (Netflix) This City Is Ours (BBC iPlayer) Kin (BBC) Moving (Disney+) Pachinko (Apple TV+) Books Slaughterhouse-Five by Kurt Vonnegut How Music Works by David Byrne Pachinko by Min Jin Lee Podcasts The History of Rock and Roll in 500 Songs by Andrew Hickey Binge! is a Viral Tribe Entertainment Production Exec Producers: James Carpenter & Jon O'Donnell Production Co-ordinator: Vic Amott Editor: Alistair Nolan Social Media: Oli Francis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What happens when you're juggling 4am wake-ups, a teething baby, and live national radio… with zero sleep? This week, Capital Breakfast and This Morning host Sian Welby joins Alex and Harry for an unhinged episode of Binge! Sian shares her favourite hidden gem, why Severance nearly broke her brain. Plus, what really changed when Roman Kemp left Capital Breakfast, and how she fought her way onto This Morning . Don’t forget to send in your recommendations to: hello@bingepodcastofficial.com or leave us a voice note – we love hearing from you! 07418 627194 Chapters 02:00 – The Simpsons Debate Gets Heated 4:50 – 4AM Wake-Ups & Haunted Baby Monitors 7:55 – What Really Changed When Roman Left Capital Breakfast 13:25 – Sian’s Golden Hour of TV: What She Watches When Ruby Sleeps 21:10 – The Hitman Book, Telepathy Podcast & the Potpourri Story TV Shows Brooklyn Nine-Nine (Netflix) Severance (Apple TV+) Mr. Inbetween (Disney+) Lost (Amazon Prime) Films Wedding Crashers (Amazon Prime) Marley & Me (Disney+) The Truman Show (Amazon Prime) Podcasts Wolf and Owl with Tom Davis & Romesh Ranganathan The Telepathy Tapes Books Confessions of a Hitman by Marcin Wrona Dear Zoo by Rod Campbell Binge! is a Viral Tribe Entertainment Production Exec Producers: James Carpenter & Jon O'Donnell Production Co-ordinator: Vic Amott Editor: Alistair Nolan Social Media: Oli Francis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Harry & Alex are joined by pop icon, dancer and West End star Louise Redknapp! With her new album Confessions dropping on 23rd May, Louise opens up about why this is her most honest work yet. Louise also reveals the up’s and down’s of parenting two teenage boys, her surprising role in Dog Man, and what it’s really like recording voiceovers in front of a room full of top producers! She’s also team Harry when it comes to TV & Film recommendations, sharing the love for shows like Yellowstone and Game of Thrones (sorry Alex!). Also, Delete, Download, Devour returns with hilarious confessions, and a shocking debate over Wicked. Louise's new album Confessions is out 23rd May: https://louise.komi.io Chapters: 04:50 – The Show Louise Can’t Stop Thinking About 09:15 – “Rejection Was a Redirection”: Louise on Setbacks 14:40 – The Audition That Almost Made Her Quit 20:10 – Eternal, Comebacks & Creative Identity 26:00 – Her Current Watch, Listen & Read List 32:30 – What Scares Her Now (And Why She Leans In) 37:45 – Louise’s Advice to Her 25-Year-Old Self 42:00 – Quickfire Recs: What Louise’s Loving This Week Recommendations: TV Yellowstone (Paramount+) Gangs of London (Sky/AMC+) Slow Horses (Apple TV+) Colin From Accounts (BBC iPlayer / Paramount+) Baby Reindeer (Netflix) This City Is Ours (BBC iPlayer) Paradise (Netflix) Game of Thrones (Sky) House of the Dragon (Sky) White Lotus (Sky) The Studio (Apple TV+) Daisy Jones & The Six (Prime Video) Films Bridget Jones (Netflix) Dog Man (Prime Video) Podcast Happy Place by Fearne Cotton Love Stories by Dolly Alderton The High Low by Dolly Alderton & Pandora Sykes The Rest Is Politics The Rest Is History Books Rachel’s Holiday by Marian Keyes Last Chance Saloon by Marian Keyes My Favourite Mistake by Marian Keyes Love from the Pink Palace by Jill Nalder Binge! is a Viral Tribe Entertainment Production Exec Producers: James Carpenter & Jon O'Donnell Production Co-ordinator: Vic Amott Editor: Alistair Nolan Social Media: Oli Francis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week on Binge, Harry and Alex are joined by stand-up comedian and star of Last One Laughing, Harriet Kemsley. Harriet shares behind-the-scenes stories from surviving Richard Ayoade’s mind games to the surprise celebrity moments that almost broke her! Plus, Harry leads the Great Pillow Debate, find out the unexpected film that turned Harriet vegan, and we play a new game – Download, Delete or Devour – that gets very heated! Oh, and we learn why goats faint! Don’t forget to send in your recommendations to: hello@bingepodcastofficial.com or leave us a voice note – we love hearing from you! 07418 627194 Chapters: 0:00 – Pillow Setup Confessions 5:00 – Harriet Kemsley on Last One Laughing 18:00 – Flight Plans, Plane Tips & What to Watch On A Flight 26:00 – Harriet’s Favourite Podcasts 41:00 – The Goat That Changed Everything (And Harriet’s Vegan Revelation) Recommendations: Films Wicked — (Cinemas) Home Alone (Disney+) Honey, I Shrunk the Kids (Disney+) Wayne’s World (Amazon Prime Video) Notting Hill Netflix (Amazon Prime Video) 10 Things I Hate About You (Disney+) Bridesmaids (Amazon Prime Video) We Live in Time (Amazon Prime Video) The Last Showgirl (Amazon Prime Video) TV Shows Last One Laughing (UK) (Amazon Prime Video) Gilmore Girls — Netflix The Real Housewives (Amazon Prime Video) The Comeback (Amazon Prime Video) Episodes (Amazon Prime Video) The Morning Show (Apple TV+) The American Office (Netflix) Cougar Town (Amazon Prime Video) Books The Motherlode by Sara Hoover 101 Essays That Will Change the Way You Think by Brianna Wiest Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing by Matthew Perry Podcasts Guys We F*ed** by Corinne Fisher and Krystyna Hutchinson Single Ladies in Your Area (Harriet Kemsley & Amy Gledhill) Binge! is a Viral Tribe Entertainment Production Exec Producers: James Carpenter & Jon O'Donnell Production Co-ordinator: Vic Amott Editor: Alistair Nolan Social Media: Oli Francis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Harry & Alex are joined by classically trained violinist, author, and Harry’s wife Izzy Judd! She shares all the secrets about what Harry’s really like at home, what she’s binging when she gets a minute to herself, and also tells us all about her new podcast, Let’s Talk Neurodivergent Kids. Plus, if that's not enough... Harry attempts a Winnie the Pooh impression! Izzy's new podcast Let’s Talk Neurodivergent Kids launches Monday April 28th. You can follow on Apple Podcasts and Spotify Tell us what you've been watching, listening to, or reading by emailing: hello@bingepodcastofficial.com or leave us a voice note: 07418 627194 Subscribe to the Binge! YouTube channel We’ve teamed up with Ninja and their brand new Ninja CRISPi – the 4-in-1 glass air fryer that lets you prep, cook, store, and clean with zero faff. It’s changed how we cook! Timecodes: 00:53 - Win a brand new Ninja CRISPi! 03:25 — Love at First Sight - how Izzy & Harry met 08:16 — Izzy’s new podcast 25:01 — Harry & Izzy’s viewing setup 30:41 - Harry’s Best (and Worst) Impressions Recommendations: Downton Abbey – (Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, ITVX, BritBox) This Is Us – (Disney+) The Crown – (Netflix) Emily in Paris – (Netflix) Bridgerton – (Netflix) The Durrells – (ITVX) Friends – (Amazon Prime Video) The Split – (BBC iPlayer) The Notebook – (Disney+) Downton Abbey – (Amazon Prime Video) Winnie the Pooh by A.A. Milne Parenting Hell (Podcast) Binge! is a Viral Tribe Entertainment Production Exec Producer: James Carpenter Production Co-ordinator: Vic Amott Videographer & Video Editor: Alistair Nolan Social Media: Oli Francis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alex & Harry are joined by Layton Williams, recent Olivier-award winner for Best Supporting Actor in the Musical ‘Titanique’. From dodging second screens to declaring his love for the Pussycat Dolls, Layton tells us what he’s watching, reading, and rejecting. Also, Harry and Alex start the show with a game, ‘Binge or Bin’. They must decided on the spot if a Film or TV show is worth watching just by hearing a description! Catch Layton in the West End on ‘Titanique’ until 6th June (At the time of recording this episode, Layton was an Olivier-award nominee) Watch the hilarious trailer reactions on the Binge! Youtube channel! Tell us what you've been watching, listening to, or reading by emailing: hello@bingepodcastofficial.com or leave us a voice note – we love hearing from you! 07418 627194 We’ve got our hands on the brand-new Ninja CRISPi 4-in-1 Portable Glass Air Fryer, and now you can too! Say goodbye to soggy leftovers and hello to perfectly crispy meals in minutes. Want to win your own? All you need to do is send us your best, ‘I need a CRISPi’ story, and Harry and Alex along with the Ninja CRISPi crew, will pick the most compelling tales. To enter, email hello@bingepodcastofficial.com with “CRISPi” in the subject line and tell us why you need a Ninja CRISPi in your life. One entry per person. Open to UK residents aged 18+. Entries close at 11:59pm BST on 21st April 2025. Winners will be chosen by the Binge! team and Ninja CRISPi representatives based on creativity and relevance, and notified via email within 30 days of the competition. No cash alternative. Giveaway not affiliated with Apple, Spotify, or any podcast platform. By entering, you consent to your entry being read on the podcast and your data being used solely for the purposes of administering this competition. Winner announced Thursday 24th April. Timecodes: 00:37 - Win a brand new Ninja CRISPi! 00:53 - Entry Details 01:16 - Binge or Bin! 05:19 - Guest Layton Williams 06:16 - Olivier Nomination 06:53 - Titanique comedy musical Recommendations: Toxic Town (Netflix) Mickey17 (Cinemas) Peter Pan: Neverland Nightmare (Amazon Prime) Bambi: The Reckoning (Amazon Prime) Zero Day (Netflix) Smash (NBC) RuPaul’s Drag Race (BBC Three) Titanique (London West End) Billy Elliot ( Amazon Prime, Apple TV,) The Light Fantastic (Upcoming film) The Receipts Podcast Lie With Me by Philippe Besson The Subtle Art of Not Giving a Fck* by Mark Manson Binge! is a Viral Tribe Entertainment Production Exec Producers: James Carpenter & Jon O'Donnell Production Co-ordinator: Vic Amott Videographer & Video Editor: Alistair Nolan Social Media: Oli Francis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Harry & Alex are joined by Robert Thorogood, Sunday Times Bestselling novelist and creator of 'Death in Paradise' and ’The Marlow Murder Club’. He shares the real story that helped bring Death in Paradise to our screens, and his awkward encounter with fellow author Richard Osman. Don’t forget to send in your recommendations to: hello@bingepodcastofficial.com or leave us a voice note – we love hearing from you! 07418 627194 We’ve got our hands on the brand-new Ninja Crispi 4-in-1 Portable Glass Air Fryer, and now you can too! Say goodbye to soggy leftovers and hello to perfectly crispy meals in minutes. Want to win your own? All you need to do is send us your best, ‘I need a Crispi’ story, and Harry and Alex along with the Ninja Crispi crew, will pick the most compelling tales. To enter, email hello@bingepodcastofficial.com with “CRISPi” in the subject line and tell us why you need a Ninja CRISPi in your life. One entry per person. Open to UK residents aged 18+. Entries close at 11:59pm BST on 21st April 2025. Winners will be chosen by the Binge! team and Ninja CRISPi representatives based on creativity and relevance, and notified via email within 30 days of the competition. No cash alternative. Giveaway not affiliated with Apple, Spotify, or any podcast platform. By entering, you consent to your entry being read on the podcast and your data being used solely for the purposes of administering this competition. Timecodes 00:50 - Win a Ninja Crispi! 02:02 - Competition Details 06:06 - Why is Death in Paradise such a hit? 07:19 - Robert went from nothing to a HIT show! 09:40 - The true story behind the show 19:55 - Awkward Richard Osman encounter! Email deadline April 21st. TV Shows Death in Paradise (BBC One) The Marlow Murder Club (UKTV Drama) Jonathan Creek (BBC iPlayer) Hustle (BBC iPlayer) Life on Mars (BBC iPlayer) Ballykissangel (BritBox) Wild at Heart (ITVX) Hacks (on HBO Max) Brothers and Sisters (on You and Drama) Films Edge of Tomorrow (Amazon Prime Video) Looper Amazon Prime Video) Podcasts You're Wrong About ADHD Martini Shots Books Life After Life by Kate Atkinson Jackson Brodie series by Kate Atkinson Binge! is a Viral Tribe Entertainment Production Exec Producers: James Carpenter & Jon O'Donnell Production Co-ordinator: Vic Amott Video Editor: Alistair Nolan Social Media: Oli Francis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alex Jones and Harry Judd are here to help you sort the binge-worthy from the bin-worthy — from TV and films to books and podcasts — with a little help from celebrity guests who know a thing or two about great content! This week, they’re joined by the brilliantly funny Zach Cherry, star of Severance, Succession, and Spider-Man: Homecoming. Zach shares behind-the-scenes secrets from Severance Season 2, including what it’s really like being directed by Ben Stiller and why that eerie, fluorescent-lit office is just as unsettling to work in as it is to watch. He also shares his ultimate comfort binge, his love for reality TV, and the emotional rollercoaster of watching movies mid-flight (hello, mile cry club). Oh! And Alex reveals what happened when she picked up a kitten... from Richard Curtis. Tell us what you're watching, reading or listening to, by sharing your recommendations: hello@bingepodcastofficial.com or message us on WhatsApp: 07418 627194 Timecodes: 00:43 - Alex's new kitten from Richard Curtis! 06:00 - Is this Netflix's most intense documentary? 08:56 - Guest: Severance's Zach Cherry 12:11 - Severance: secrets from the set and director Ben Stiller 18:30 - What does Zach watch at home? Recommendations: TV Shows & Films Severance (Apple TV) Monk (Amazon Prime Video) Veep (HBO) White Lotus (NOW TV) Survivor (Paramount+) The Deepest Breath (Netflix) Kill (Youtube) Yesterday (Amazon Prime Video) Bones (Disney+) Podcasts Doughboys Comedy Bang Bang Hollywood Handbook Binge! is a Viral Tribe Entertainment Production Exec Producers: James Carpenter & Jon O'Donnell Production Co-ordinator: Vic Amott Editor: Alistair Nolan Social Media: Oli Francis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alex and Harry are back with more binge-worthy recommendations, and this week, they’re joined by TV & Radio Presenter Nicki Chapman… yes, host of Harry & Alex’s favourite guilty pleasure Escape to the Country! Also find out why Alex got the giggles at her son’s Spring Serenade performance, whilst Harry took Lola to Kidz Bop. Nicki drops Escape to the Country secrets, and recommends a Netflix sport’s documentary that everyone is talking about…! Don’t forget to send in your recommendations to: hello@bingepodcastofficial.com or leave us a voice note – we love hearing from you! 07418 627194 Timecodes: 00:45 – Kids Bop: Perfect Activity for the kids? 04:00 – When the Spring Serenade Went Sideways 07:00 – Vigilante Teen: Why ‘Wayne’ Is the Show You Didn’t Expect 17:50 – Drive to Survive: The Show That Made F1 Addictive 24:45 – Ed Force One: Inside Iron Maiden’s Epic Tour Plane Recommendations: Film & TV Escape to the Country (BBC iPlayer) Veep (Sky) Wayne (Amazon Prime Video) Drive to Survive (Netflix) The Agency (Netflix) Selling Sunset (Netflix) Miss Austen (BBC iPlayer) Slow Horses (Apple TV+) Bugsy Malone (itvX) Podcast Midpoint (Podcast by Gabby Logan) Books Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen (Book) Shardlake series by C.J. Sansom (Book series) Binge! is a Viral Tribe Entertainment Production Exec Producers: James Carpenter & Jon O'Donnell Production Co-ordinator: Vic Amott Editor: Alistair Nolan Social Media: Oli Francis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices