Talking about the films, TV shows, books or music which people go to again and again to feel safe, happy and welcome.To join our Patreon, with access to exclusi...
Writer and comedian Robin Ince (The Infinite Monkey Cage, Cosmic Shambles Network) talks about the comforts of Carol Reed’s masterpiece The Fallen Idol, the beautiful film he made between Odd Man Out and The Third Man, and touches on the links between film and our memories of loved ones. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Heart Of The Angel - with Neil Forsyth
Writer Neil Forsyth (The Gold, Guilt, Bob Servant) talks about the comforts of Molly Dineen's 1989 fly-on-the-wall documentary 'Heart Of The Angel', a surprisingly deep study of the people working in a failing London Underground station.The documentary is available on the BBC iPlayer here:https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b0074tkn/40-minutes-heart-of-the-angel Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Thing - with Will Maclean
Writer Will Maclean (The Apparition Phase) talks about John Carpenter's classic 1982 sci-fi horror film The Thing, and why its tale of gruff short-tempered men failing to deal with an impossible situation in a pitiless white landscape is a comforting place to return to again and again. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Secret Diary Of Adrian Mole - with Beth Morrey
Sunday Times bestselling author Beth Morrey (Saving Missy, Lucky Day) talks about Sue Townsend's definitive comic coming-of-age novel The Secret Diary Of Adrian Mole Aged 13 3/4. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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30 Rock - with Sara Barron
Comedian and writer Sara Barron (Firecrotch & Normcore, They Like To Watch) celebrates the comforts of 30 Rock, Tina Fey's sitcom skewering of network TV, and the joy of seeing relatable character Liz Lemon surviving and thriving (even if she has lettuce in her hair). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Talking about the films, TV shows, books or music which people go to again and again to feel safe, happy and welcome.To join our Patreon, with access to exclusive companion podcast 'Home Comforts' visit www.patreon.com/comfortblanketpod"Brilliant... A lovely listen" - Sunday Times"Highly recommended" - The WeekSelected as one of the Sunday Times' TOP 25 PODCASTS TO MAKE YOU HAPPYPresented and produced by Joel Morris.Part of the Cheese And Pickle family of podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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