Talk Of The Townsends

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Romesh walked back into breakfast and Hannah and Benedict automatically knew who was murdered.

In an episode that saw all 3 traitors get the chance to get their hands on the golden dagger, has King Kenny just proved that he's one of the greatest traitor recruits of all time? Or will it come back to haunt him?

And are the cast of 2026 faithfuls truly clueless, or are they just taking part in the most convoluted challenge to date, where the traitors ga...

James Acaster is finally enjoying being a Traitor. Just don’t ask him to take his blindfold off. Hannah and Benedict unpack episode seven, including a challenge that leaves Maya and King Kenny doing all the work.

They discuss Ross Kemp’s fatal yawn, Geri’s banishment and Michael Sheen’s increasingly ruthless approach to the round table. Apparently, being a Faithful isn’t enough. You have to be a useful one.

Plus, Miranda and Joanne fall out over some creaking floorboards, perfume becomes a vital clue and the Townsends make their predictions for the next murde...

Benedict has thoughts about the new Narnia trailer. Quite a lot of them. Hannah and Benedict discuss Greta Gerwig’s The Magician’s Nephew, Meryl Streep’s Aslan and whether the internet might be getting a little carried away.

They also compare GTA 6 to Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey, rave about Julianne Moore’s performance in Jesse Eisenberg’s new comedy and make some early Oscar predictions.

Plus, their verdicts on Carrie and Time, another development in the cartoon sofa saga and the unfortunate discovery that Benedict’s “refreshing treat” for the plants wasn’t water.

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If you walk around a castle late at night demanding to be recruited as a traitor, it may just come back to haunt you. It’s the episode that kick starts the whole series to the next level and Hannah & Benedict unpack the tensest round table to date, which sees not only a new traitor deceiving their former faithful friends, but also the beginnings of a murder in plain sight.

King Kenny is bringing the tactful masterclass Maya has been hoping for since the start, Ross is continuing to be intense (with gentleness) and Joanne McNally may be...

The big brain theory finally pays off, and King Kenny brings an evil laugh to the turret. Hannah and Benedict unpack episode five, from Rob Beckett’s murder to Hannah Fry’s banishment.

They discuss Maya Jama staying four steps ahead, Joanne McNally’s round-table slip-up and whether recruiting Kenny could leave James Acaster dangerously outnumbered.

Plus, Ross Kemp remains suspicious for the crime of being picked for things, and Joe Lycett would really like someone to recruit him.

This episode contains spoilers for Celebrity Traitors episode five.

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Derren Brown joins Hannah and Benedict to talk The Heist, Only Human and what happens when a trick goes wrong three nights in a row.

They discuss turning ordinary people into the stars of his shows, why failure can make a performance better and how Hannibal Lecter, Sherlock Holmes and Willy Wonka helped shape his onstage persona.

Plus, his love of About Time, an unexpected trip to Springfield and the childhood meeting Benedict has never forgotten. Derren, unfortunately, has.

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Hannah and Benedict have seen Primetime, and they have a lot to say about Robert Pattinson. They give their spoiler-free verdict on the film and explain why sitting next to the director made eating popcorn surprisingly stressful.

They also defend The Social Reckoning, question some baffling Letterboxd reviews and compare Shane Gillis’s SNL appearance with Danny Dyer’s rather different approach on SNL UK.

Plus, Benedict has a problem with movie magicians, Hannah defends their supposedly cartoon sofa and the baby’s size is being measured using an increasingly questionable selection of fruit.

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Smart Hannah survives another round table, and Beautiful Hannah would like some answers.

Hannah and Benedict unpack episode four, from Bella Ramsey’s murder to the banishment of their beloved Julie.

They discuss James Blunt’s “concrete evidence”, Miranda Hart’s tactical vote and whether James Acaster is accidentally playing a brilliant game by refusing to do much traitoring.

Plus, Michael Sheen summons spirits, Bash climbs into a toilet and four celebrities end up locked away in the woods. Can the Townsends’ screen-time theory predict the next murder?

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Have the Traitors made a terrible mistake by recruiting Hannah Fry? Hannah and Benedict unpack episode three, from a suspiciously calm breakfast to a challenge that actually has consequences at the round table.

They discuss the shield drama, Myha’la’s banishment and how Hannah Fry manages to escape without a single vote. Meanwhile, Miranda Hart seems to have worked it all out.

Plus, James Blunt’s suspicious lack of screen time, predictions for the next murder and the important distinction between being maths smart and leg smart.

This episode contains spoilers for Celebr...

Hannah and Benedict are having a baby! They share the full story, from the world’s faintest pregnancy test to telling friends and family, and discovering they know very little about what happens next.

They discuss keeping it secret at a bottomless brunch, a less-than-helpful trip to the doctor and a Disneyland visit where Benedict enjoyed the roller coasters while Hannah enjoyed sitting on a rock.

Plus, a friend’s suspiciously accurate premonition, the case for Baby as a middle name and why the newest Townsend will be known as James Bond Jr.

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Amol Rajan told his wife he might be away for three weeks. Then he ended up in a coffin.

Hannah and Benedict chat to Celebrity Traitors’ first murder victim about his showdown with James Acaster, the research he did on his fellow contestants and why Richard E. Grant is even more terrifying in a freezing Scottish chapel.

They discuss the game plan he never got to use, Ross Kemp’s ongoing concerns about the arm rub and whether Amol would have turned on Richard if he’d become a Traitor.

Plus, the Del Boy an...

Celebrity Traitors continues, and Richard E. Grant is not doing anything to help his precarious position ahead of the first round table. Hannah and Benedict dive deep on episode two, from the biggest graveyard in Traitor’s history to the most teeth you’ve ever seen in one man’s mouth (we love you Rob Beckett).

They discuss blurred watches, frantic faithful theories and whether Ross Kemp can - literally - dig himself out of the hole of suspicion.

P.S - What has the BBC done for Romesh?

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Celebrity Traitors is back, and Richard E. Grant has already told everyone he’s a Traitor. Hannah and Benedict unpack an eventful first episode, from Claudia’s coffin entrance to the confession nobody quite knows what to do with.

They discuss Richard’s partnership with Maya Jama, why Ross Kemp won’t let anyone near him and James Blunt’s unusually flattering portrait.

Plus, with James Acaster and Amol Rajan making their case to join the Traitors, who’s staying and who’s going? Hannah has a theory.

This episode contains spoilers for Celebrity Trai...

With Sense and Sensibility in cinemas, Hannah and Benedict take a closer look at what makes an adaptation work, and when sticking to the book might be the problem.

From The Lord of the Rings to The Hunger Games, they discuss your favourite adaptations, the changes worth making and why capturing the feeling of a book matters more than including every detail.

They also chat to Sense and Sensibility stars Daisy Edgar-Jones and George MacKay about bringing a beloved book to the screen, feeling too modern in a period drama and whether yearning is overrated.<...

"Soon is here."

New studio, same yapping. Hannah and Benedict welcome you to a brand new era of Talk of the Townsends, now officially a Global podcast!

This week, Benedict spends an evening with Tom Cruise, while Hannah attends the unveiling of a 50p coin and gets caught up in some unexpected drama.

They also unpack Aaron Sorkin’s awkward AI interview, debate the New York Times’ best TV shows of the 21st century and get very worked up about an alleged Game of Thrones snub.

Plus, who’s going to win Ce...

Talk of the Townsends is officially a Global podcast, which means more of the usual yapping, film and TV news, and A-list interviews than ever before.

We’ll now be putting out two episodes a week: one classic Townsends chatty episode and a separate deep dive into a topic from the world of entertainment. And, of course, we’ll be covering The Traitors with extra episodes recorded on the night. Make sure you subscribe so you don’t miss a thing!

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In a special episode, the Townsends do a deep dive on SNL UK, including exclusive interviews with the cast, first hand experience on set, and a rundown on how it even got made in the first place. Thanks for supporting the show!

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On this episode of the Talk Of The Townsends podcast, Benedict and Hannah Townsend discuss The Dog Stars, determine what is the ultimate in-flight movie, litigate the Celebrity Traitors cast, defend Timothée Chalamet - and so much more!!

The Townsends chat about The End of Oak Street (including its AI marketing controversy) and review the film, plus they talk about the hugely pleasant surprise that is Sterling Point - and more!

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Benedict and Hannah Townsend return with a brand new episode all about the EPIC summer of cinema we've had – and more! Chat includes Spider-Man: Brand New Day, a little indie flick called The Odyssey, Live At The Apollo being cancelled, and more!! Thanks so much for listening.

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Talk Of The Townsends returns with a brand new episode! This time Benedict and Hannah discuss the chandelier falling and smashing, the new movie Disclosure Day, the TV series TipToe plus tales from Greece - and so much more! We have way more episodes coming your way, and way more often soon, so make sure you're following to get all the fun new stuff first!

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Talk Of The Townsends returns with a brand new episode! This time Benedict and Hannah discuss the world's obsession with Obsession, Molly-Mae making it through the night, plot holes in movies and more! We have way more episodes coming your way, and way more often soon, so make sure you're following to get all the fun new stuff first!

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Hannah and Benedict Townsend are back for a brand new episode, discussing all the hardcore dr*g experiences they've had in their hardcore lives, and chatting through all the films they've seen recently: Mother Mary, The Devil Wears Prada 2, The Sheep Detectives and Hokum! Movies, baby! We love 'em! Thanks for supporting the show!

Hannah and Benedict Townsend are back for a brand new episode, discussing all the hardcore dr*g experiences they've had in their hardcore lives, and chatting through all the films they've seen recently: Mother Mary, The Devil Wears Prada 2, The Sheep Detectives and Hokum! Movies, baby! We love 'em! Thanks for supporting the show!

Benedict and Hannah Townsend return for a brand new, shiny episode. This week they chat through some of their fave dinner party questions, discuss Lee Cronin's The Mummy, solve The Trolley Problem (lol) - and more!!!! Thanks for supporting the show, make sure to follow to get new eps first!

A good old fashioned chatty episode this time as Benedict and Hannah Townsend catch up on everything that's been happening lately, featuring Alarm Talk™️, Benedict's mansplaining accusations, sharing food at restaurants, Love On The Spectrum and more! Thanks for tuning in!

The Townsends are back for more yapping fun. This episode they continue the alarm saga, decide whether they're each an empath, and interview none-other than Bryan Cranston & Marianne Jean-Baptiste who were so brilliant, funny and insightful! Thanks for tuning in! Make sure to follow to get new episodes first!

The Townsends are back yet again. This episode, Hannah and Benedict discuss fake tan fallouts, how much they love the movie Send Help, do some shameless Letterboxd plugging - plus we hear an interview with the creative minds behind the new Disney Pixar movie Hoppers! Thanks for supporting the show! Make sure to follow for more.

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The Townsends are back once again! Benedict and Hannah discuss their disastrous new alarm and their general bad luck when it comes to renovation, spend far too long trying to spell segue - plus they chat to the creatives behind the latest series of The Capture. Thanks for supporting the show! Make sure to follow to get new eps first.

The Townsends chat about their love of wacky Olympic hijinks, try to understand what doping is, tease a very special surprise and break down The Jump - probably the most inexplicably dangerous reality show ever devised. Thanks for supporting the show! Make sure to follow for more.

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The Townsends chat about the new crime thriller Crime 101, and share their pretty wild triple interview with Chris Hemsworth, Halle Berry and Mark Ruffalo, as well as the chat they had with the film's writer/director Bart Layton. Remember kids: crime doesn't pay... but it does make for great movies!!

The Townsends break down their new obsession: a chateau reality show that honestly might be the most boring TV show of all time, delve deep into the latest (and greatest) series of The Apprentice - and more! Thanks for supporting the show and make sure to follow to get new episodes first!

The Townsends discuss the new stand-up comedy movie "Is Thing On?", and chat to the star Will Arnett and the unlikely inspiration for the story: comedian John Bishop. It was a super fun interview and we hope you like it! Make sure to follow to see new episodes first!

Benedict and Hannah Townsend had a chance to interview some of the nominess for the EE BAFTA Rising Star Award 2026. The pair react to the nominated actors, the films that have shot them into the limelight, and have a load of general chitchat as well.

You can vote for who you think should win the EE BAFTA Rising Star Award by going to https://www.eebafta-risingstarvote.co.uk/ - You must vote by 12pm on 20th February 2026 (UK residents only). Find out who wins by tuning into the EE BAFTA Film Awards ceremony on Sunday 22 February 2026 on...

Benedict and Hannah chat through this year's Oscar Nominations: who's gonna win? Who should have been nominated? What the heck is going on with F1?? All this and more will be answered on this episode of Talk Of The Townsends! Thanks for supporting the show, make sure to follow to get new episodes first!

The big day is here. The cat has run away and the pigeons have come home to roost. Benedict and Hannah sit down to discuss and analyse a truly spectacular, historic Traitors finale. Thanks so much for supporting the show, make sure to follow to get new episodes the second they come out!

The penultimate episode is upon us, and as we stare down the barrel of the final, Benedict and Hannah Townsend are back, this time discussing Roxy's legacy, whether we will see a Traitor showdown, why yesterday Benedict somehow forgot Matt got banished - and more! Thanks for supporting, and make sure to follow to get new episodes first!

Benedict and Hannah Townsend are back for the final week(!!!) of this series of Traitors, this time discussing the very clever dagger choice, predictions for the final winners - and more! Thanks for listening and make sure to follow to get new episodes first!

Benedict and Hannah Townsend had a lovely little chat with Mandip Gill & Craig Roberts, two of the stars of the new hit sitcom Can Keep A Secret, talking famous dogs, treachery, rapping, egg cartons and more!!

The final week is looming, and Hannah and Benedict Townsend explore and dissect this strangely quiet and kind of sad(?) episode of the Traitors. Will we have a multi-Traitor win? Why DO people keep gunning for Jade? And have all the changes made in this series been good? Thanks for supporting the show! Make sure to follow to get new episodes first!