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• Buffy the Vampire Slayer REBOOT!? Plus, Holly Bourne’s Sleep Consultant SHOCKER!

  Alex and Harry are back with a half-term special, packed with recommendations, including one to keep the kids entertained. Meanwhile, has Alex officially hit peak middle age with her latest Saturday night viewing choice? They’re also joined by bestselling author Holly Bourne, who chats about her new book So Thrilled for You, her love for Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and the must-read novel - Famous Last Words. We have 2 SIGNED copies of Holly’s new book So thrilled for You to giveaway. All you need to do is listen to the episode and tell us how many copies of Holly’s book did she have to sign in one sitting? To enter, email your answer to hello@bingepodcastofficial before midnight on Thursday 27th February 2025. Open to UK residents aged 18+ only. One entry per person. Winners will be chosen at random and notified via email. If a winner does not respond within 48 hours, a new winner may be selected. Personal data will only be used for administering the competition. By entering, you agree to these T&Cs. Good luck! Find out more about Holly's work: https://hollybourne.co.uk/ Chapters 00:28 - Competition Time! 01:15 - Half Term activities - climbing! 02:01- Reducing screen time with the kids 03:11 - Alex is going Skiing 05:16 - Amanda Land & 24 Hours in Waitrose 08:40 - Guest: Author, Holly Bourne 25:22 - Desert Island Binge Recommendations: TV Shows Amanda Land (BBC iPlayer) 24 Hours in Waitrose (Netflix) Buffy the Vampire Slayer (TBC) Girls (Apple TV) Colin from Accounts (BBC iPlayer) Books Famous Last Words – Gillian McAllister Podcasts The Rest is Entertainment  You're Wrong About Catch 'Binge!' every Tuesday and Thursday 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

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• Is Disney’s ‘Paradise’ Perfect Escapism For Half-Term Chaos?

  Harry and Alex are back answering your questions and sharing your recommendations. It's officially half term! Listeners rave about the must-watch Disney+ thriller Paradise and a nostalgic Boyzone documentary that’s got everyone talking (especially about Louis Walsh)! Chapters 00:37 - ‘Paradise’ on Disney + 02:05 - Team Voicenotes 04:28 - International Listener!  06:04 - Boyzone Documentary  Recommendations: TV Paradise (Disney+) Republic of Doyle (Amazon Prime) Boyzone Documentary (Channel 5) Castaway (Channel 5) Books Thrillers by Shari Lapena (Holiday Read Recommendation) Catch 'Binge!' every Tuesday and Thursday 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

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• Alex’s SHOCK Mishap at the New Bridget Jones Screening! Plus guest, Gaby Roslin

  Alex Jones & Harry Judd are back sifting through the masses of content so you don’t have to! This week they are joined by TV & Radio royalty Gaby Roslin, who lifts the lid on her obsession for all things adrenaline fuelled. She reveals she’s NEVER missed an episode of a certain TV soap, and she recommends Bafta award-winning comedy ‘Am I Being Unreasonable’. PLUS, find out what embarrassing mishap happened to Alex when she attended the premiere screening of the new ‘Bridget Jones’ Film! Chapters: 00:28 - Love, Life & Valentine’s Day Surprises 03:11 - Must-Watch TV 06:00 - Bridget Jones is Back!  09:11 - The Series with a 100% Rotten Tomatoes Score! 12:04 - Finding Everyday Joy  14:47 - Zip Lining Recommendations  19:02 - Eye-Opening Documentaries 24:10 - Desert Island Binge: Gabby’s Ultimate Picks Recommendations: TV Shows Veep (Apple TV) Rivals (Disney +) EastEnders (BBC iPlayer) Am I Being Unreasonable? (BBC iPlayer) This Country (BBC iPlayer) Motherland (BBC iPlayer)  Amandaland (BBC iPlayer) Mo (Netflix) Films Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy (Cinemas) Better Man (Sky, Apple TV) When Harry Met Sally (Amazon Prime) Books Tuesdays with Morrie – Mitch Albom Podcasts Reasons to Be Joyful – Gaby Roslin How to Fail – Elizabeth Day Catch 'Binge!' every Tuesday and Thursday 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

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• Is This the Must-Have App for Book Lovers? PLUS, the Perfect Family Activity for Half-Term!

  With Alex unwell, Harry’s bandmate Danny Jones steps in for this episode of The Bingees. This week, they dive into your recommendations with gripping dramas like Firefly Lane and The Hour, plus must-have apps for book lovers! They also chat about the My Mate Bought a Toaster podcast and a must-have telescope for stargazing with kids, perfect for half term! Chapters: 00:00 - Your Recommendations 03:08 - American Primeval & Black Doves, which shows made the cut? 06:03 - Recommendations for book lovers! 08:48 - Discover Goodreads and Blinkist, apps for book worms. 12:10 - Family Activities and Stargazing Recommendations! Recommendations: TV Shows Firefly Lane (Netflix)   The Hour (Netflix)   American Primeval (Netflix)   Playing Nice (ITVX)   Cross (Prime Video)   Out There with Martin Clunes (ITVX)   It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia SAS Rogue Heroes (BBC) Servant (Apple TV)   Shrinking (Apple TV)   The Morning Show (Apple TV)   Breeders (Netflix) Podcasts My Mate Bought a Toaster Books Firefly Lane – Kristin Hannah   The Midnight Library – Matt Haig   Apps Goodreads (Book tracking and recommendations)   Blinkist (Summarised books)   Catch 'Binge!' every Tuesday and Thursday 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

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• Danny Jones REVEALS His Biggest TV Obsession – You’ll Never Guess!

  This week on Binge! Alex is off sick, but fear not – we’ve found another Jones to help Harry out... it's his McFly bandmate and King of the Jungle, Danny Jones! Harry and Danny chat about everything from sauna survival tactics to Danny’s journey in the jungle. They talk childhood TV memories, watching ChuckleVision!, and behind-the-scenes stories from McFly’s years on tour among other things! Don’t forget to send in your recommendations to: [email protected] or leave us a voice note – we love hearing from you! 07418 627194 Timecodes: 00:37 – Danny & Harry realise they live just 9 doors apart! 01:40 – Sauna strategy: when to ask questions & when to escape the heat. 05:41 – Meeting Barry McGuigan and sitting ringside at the boxing. 09:28 – ChuckleVision, Denver the Last Dinosaur, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. 11:32 – Why Breaking Bad made Danny anxious but hooked. 17:11 – Below Deck, Married at First Sight – Danny’s “junk food TV.” 25:00 – Desert Island Binge: Danny’s Picks 27:30 – McFly’s big tour this year! Recommendations: TV: Ted Lasso (Apple TV) Breaking Bad (Netflix) Below Deck (Netflix) Film: One Day Podcasts: Mel Robbins Podcast – Motivational and self-improvement podcast. Books Mentioned: Steal Like an Artist by Austin Kleon Seeking Wisdom Catch 'Binge!' every Tuesday and Thursday. 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

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