Plot Twist

Since his iconic role as Grant Mitchell in Eastenders 20 years ago, Ross Kemp's career has taken many unexpected turns. He explains how a chance opportunity to meet an American gang leader sparked a whole new career as a documentary journalist – visiting some of the world’s most dangerous places from war-zones, to drug factories, pirate waters and high security prisons. Speaking with Tom and Fran,...

Lockdown hero Joe Wicks (The Body Coach) won world's hearts with 'PE with Joe' by inspiring millions to get active and feel good. But through YouTube, social media and a lot of hard graft, his route to our screens has been somewhat unconventional. Tom and Fran meet him to hear how he got there and what drives his unrelenting ambition to continue to help others. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priva...

From her catchphrase-famous role in Game of Thrones (“Shame!”), to a longstanding career in the West End, and more recently as football club owner Rebecca Walton in Ted Lasso – there are a lot of reasons to love Hannah Waddingham. Speaking with Tom and Fran the actress explains what it was like to grow up in and around the stage, before herself making a transition from musical theatre to TV. She a...

Since the days of playing Charlotte Hinchcliffe on the Inbetweeners, Emily Atack’s career has gone on to become a multi-pronged success – ranging from presenter roles, to Disney films, stand up comedy, and a much loved appearance on I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! Talking with Tom and Fran, she explains the work she’s put in to move past the “flirty” typecast without compromising he...

From Pearl Harbour to Black Hawk Down and Lucky Number Slevin, actor and producer Josh Hartnett rose to fame for roles in big-hitting Hollywood classics. But – plot twist – it turns out he never actually intended to be an actor. Speaking with Tom and Fran about his incredible journey, he explains the mindset that's kept him seeking out new experiences – including the brand new show The Fear Index,...

From landing the role of Samwell Tarley (Game of Thrones) in his first audition after university, to starring in big-screen rom-coms with the likes of Jennifer Lopez and Owen Wilson (Marry Me), and an end-of-the-world thrillers from Roland Emmerich alongside Halle Berry and Patrick Wilson (Moonfall) – John Bradley is seemingly capable of it all. But sharing his plot twists with Tom and Fran, he ad...

From Workaholics to Pitch Perfect and The Righteous Gemstones, Adam Devine has carved a huge following playing lovable comedy characters. Speaking with Tom and Fran, he shares the story of how a life-changing accident in his childhood was the plot twist that eventually led him into a career of using humour as his weapon – graduating from local radio spots and ill-fated film extra roles, to writing...

Sometimes failure is necessary step in the path to success – and for this week’s guests, Jamie Dornan (Fifty Shades of Grey / The Fall) and Shalom Brune-Franklin (Line of Duty / Our Girl) it turns out that acting wasn't the goal they originally set out to achieve. They explain the plot twists that have marked their journeys in the industry, as well introducing their new show, The Tourist – a thril...

Michael Sheen (The Damned United, The Queen, Frost/Nixon) and Nathalie Emmanuel (Game of Thrones, Fast & Furious) have had plenty of sliding door moments in their lives – from nearly entering the world of professional football, to meeting their best friends on public transport, and being cast on shows they were already fans of (“I hope I don’t mess it up”). Speaking to Tom they explain paralle...

From interviewing Nelson Mandela immediately after his release from 27-years of incarceration, to dodging bombings during The Troubles in Northern Ireland, and going head to head with infamous figures like Muammar Gaddafi – Sir Trevor McDonald has one of the most esteemed careers as a news broadcaster and interviewer on British television. Speaking with Tom and Fran, he reflects on the “luck and h...

From the awkward comedy of Sophie in Peep Show, to playing Detective Sergeant Ellie Miller In Broadchurch and then a globally celebrated appointment as Queen Elizabeth II in the Crown – Olivia Colman has captured imaginations in a continually surprising variety of roles. The press describe her as “a national treasure in waiting” but speaking to Tom and Fran, she seems as h...

From the badass detective Rosa Diaz in cop-comedy Brooklyn 99, to Disney’s new lead character Mirabel in the magical animation Encanto – Stephanie Beatriz is fast becoming a worldwide superstar. Sharing her plot twist stories with Tom, she admits her early career in New York wasn’t easy, and that it was only due to an act of kindness from her neighbour that she was able to keep going. Speaking exc...

Not many people can claim to have an Emmy, Grammy AND a Tony award all on the mantlepiece – but Cynthia Erivo is an actress and singer whose immense talent has earned her recognition across the globe in a very short space of time. Roles in films like Harriet (the incredible story of former-slave and abolitionist Harriet Tubman) and on-stage in The Colour Purple, have garnered respect from the like...

Bridgerton superstar Phoebe Dynevor and The Walking Dead fan-favourite David Morrissey (aka The Governor) join Tom and Fran to talk about the new Sky Original film, The Colour Room. They describe what it was like to bring to life the true story of feminist icon Clarice Cliff – a 1920s factory worker who went onto change the face of the ceramics industry. Phoebe and David also share their...

Tom and Fran talk to "the boy from Pontypool", Luke Evans to hear about his journey from South Wales to Hollywood, Middle Earth and now Colombia. His meteoric rise has seen him star in franchises including The Hobbit, Fast and Furious, Clash of the Titans, and Beauty and the Beast – he's even on the rumour list for the next James Bond – but as Luke explains, he was almost ready to give it all up j...

Golden Globe Award winning actor Brian Cox joins Tom and Fran to talk about series 3 of HBO's runaway hit, Succession, in which he stars as media magnate Logan Roy. Brian gives his insight into the dysfunctional and power-grabbing family dynamics that permeates the drama – and shares backstage moments from his own personal journey, from small beginnings at the tender age of 3 in Scotland, to an un...

This week’s guest is the Pub Landlord himself, comedian Al Murray – who aside from loving a pint, also happens to love a good history lesson. He joins Tom to talk about his new series with Sky HISTORY titled, 'Why Do the Brits Win Every War?’ (available on NOW) – a show that sees Al on a quest uncover whether Britain’s wartime record is actually all it’s cracked up to be. Al also talks about...

From 8 Out of 10 Cats, to world tours and comedy roasts – Jimmy Carr's brutal sense of humour (and that unique laugh) has earned him a position in the very top tier of the industry. Talking to Tom and Fran on the release of his new book Before & Laughter (an autobiography meets self-help guide to life) Jimmy reveals the plot twists from a 30 year career which started, perhaps surprisingly, as...

Karate chopping a mirror, swerving Frank Sinatra, and being arrested (over 60 times!) are just some of the plot twists covered in this week’s interview with iconic actor, Martin Sheen. Known for his roles in massive hits including Apocalypse Now, The West Wing and Grace and Frankie – Martin’s celebrated career stretches back to the 1960s and spans theatre, TV and film right up to the present day....

Simon Helberg of Big Bang Theory fame (Howard!) joins Tom and Fran to talk about his recent film Annette – an arty and tortured musical drama directed by Leos Carax – in which he stars alongside Marion Cotillard and Adam Driver. He explains the unique process behind the film, and why it was a dream role he jumped at the chance to be part of.  Plus in this episode Tom also meets esteemed film...

From mermaids (H20: Just Add Water) to blood-sucking vamps (The Vampire Diaries and The Originals) and highschool drama (Pretty Little Liars), Claire Holt has been part of some internationally loved TV hits. Joining Tom and Fran on the show, she explains how her initial splash into the industry was almost a total accident. Plus she shares how motherhood has changed her outlook, and how she's recen...

Crouton sandwiches and firing water pistols at historical figures: comedian Ross Noble takes on the random question generator. The self-proclaimed ‘randomist’, comedian and writer joins Tom in conversation ahead of his UK tour ‘Humournoid.’ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dominic Monaghan has starred in huge film and TV hits including The Lord of the Rings, Lost and Star Wars – but as he tells Tom and Fran, he barely feels like he's got started. He shares thoughts on why he'll never stop being ambitious, and the excitement he has for new projects such as his podcast The Friendship Onion with LOTR co-star Billy Boyd and the new film, Edge of the World. Dominic also...

Ryan Eggold and Freema Agyeman, aka doctors Max Goodwin and Helen Sharpe, join as this week’s guests to talk about series 3 of the hit medical drama, New Amsterdam. They describe what it’s been like to reflect the lives of hospital workers through the pandemic - and pay their dues to some of their favourite storylines and writers. Plus Freema shares the career plot twist that ultimately led h...

Alex Wolff joins Tom and Fran this week to talk about his role in M. Night Shyamalan’s latest film Old – a thriller set on a secluded tropical beach where a family suddenly encounter the effects of rapid ageing. He shares his thoughts on his process as an actor, plus the unlikely bond he formed with Nicholas Cage (and truffles) whilst shooting the film Pig. And in a personal plot twist, he phones...