Plot Twist

Amybeth McNulty’s rise to fame began at the age of just 14, for her leading role in hit-series, Anne with an E. Now 19, she’s loved across the world and is starring in feature length films like Black Medicine, and has also been announced as a new character in Stranger Things. She joins Tom and Fran to talk about life in the spotlight, explaining how she’s coped learning epic monologues, forgetting...

England and British & Irish Lions rugby legend, Jonny Wilkinson is this week’s guest on Plot Twist. Joining Tom he explains the philosophies that have guided (and misguided) him through an incredible career – shedding light on his meticulous approach, and a changing mindset from the 2003 Rugby World Cup win through to present day. He reminisces about playing against greats of the sport like Jo...

Romantic stories are always full of turns – but for Jules Robinson and Cam Merchant their relationship started with the ultimate plot twist, by getting married on the first day they met. Taking part in the reality TV social experiment, Married At First Sight Australia (MAFS), they not only survived but have gone on to thrive as a couple who’ve since remarried, had a baby, and won hearts all over t...

Space flight, the Russian language and Antarctica are three things you might not immediately associate with presenter Lorraine Kelly... but as the queen of morning telly explains, her life and career have been full of plot twists. Lorraine also shares how two big events nearly ended her career before it started, and lifts the lid on some of the best and worst interviews of her life. Hosted on Acas...

Lockdown is starting to lift and comedian/TV presenter Russell Kane is looking forward to a “moron weekend away”! He joins Tom and Fran to explain his unlikely route into the field of making people laugh, and how he’s using his insatiable energy for the stage to help men open up a bit. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tom and Fran are joined by two lead stars from The Nevers – a new series set in Victorian London where a section of society called The Touched suddenly manifest abnormal abilities. Laura Donnelly and Ann Skelly describe what it was like to act in a world which spans both fantasy and period drama – and share plot twists stories from their own careers, including a life-changing romance at the theatr...

Jammie Dodgers, the adventure playground and a trip iron shopping: this week’s guest Samson Kayo explains the unique and somewhat surprising plot twists that have propelled him in a Bafta-nominated career as actor and writer. The Famalan and Timewasters star also introduces his hilarious new Sky Comedy series Bloods, which sees him appearing opposite Ab Fab’s Jane Horrocks as a paramedic duo who f...

This week Tom and Fran are going back 20 years to celebrate the classic romcom, Bridget Jones’s Diary. They are joined by Sally Phillips who starred as Shazza – Bridget’s sweary best friend. She explains what it was like to be in such a an iconic film alongside Renée Zellweger – and details the plot twists in a career that has ranged everything from theatre, to cult comedy and serious film. ...

This week we meet the stars of Twist – a stunt-filled reimagining of the classic Oliver Twist movie, set in modern day London. Tom and Fran are joined by Rafferty Law (Oliver) and Sophie Simnett (Red) who discuss what it was like to learn from co-stars Michael Caine and Lena Heady on set, and why they're now parkour pros. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Blithe Spirit sees Isla Fisher star alongside Dan Stevens, Leslie Mann and Judi Dench, in Noël Coward’s classic story involving a complex love triangle and a séance gone wrong. Isla joins Tom and Fran to explain the quirks of filming scenes with “ghosts” - plus she shares plot twist stories from her career, with a trip to the farmyard and the circus along the way. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pr...

Tin Star’s Abigail Lawrie joins Tom and Fran to preview series 3, which launches this week in its new location of Liverpool. As the show comes to a chaotic climax, Abigail explains what it’s been like to film – and also also settles some very unimportant questions in a special edition of the Random Question Generator.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What’s it like to snog Hugh Grant? Why did Juliet (Keira Knightley) kiss Mark (Andrew Lincoln) in THAT scene? And how does it feel to act in an all-time Christmas classic? Martine McCutcheon joins Tom and Fran to discuss Richard Curtis’ 2003 romcom favourite, Love Actually. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

British actor Nicholas Pinnock joins Tom and Fran to talk about his leading role in For Life – a US legal drama, inspired by the incredible true story of a wrongfully-convicted prisoner who manages to qualify as a lawyer and fight his own case. On the subject of the show’s origin, he how actor and rapper 50 Cent (aka Curtis Jackson) helped to get the project off the ground – and Nicholas also shar...

Comedian and presenter Tom Allen joins the show to cause some havoc and chat about the new series of There’s Something About Movies – a gameshow which sees him starring alongside Alan Carr, with team captains Jennifer Saunders and Michael Sheen. Tom also opens up about his route into comedy, and how our Plot Twist host (confusingly also called Tom) might just have just landed himself a role as a s...

Jessica Brown Findlay (Downton Abbey / Harlots) and Harry Lloyd (Game of Thrones / Counterpart) join Tom and Fran to discuss their new series, Brave New World – a futuristic drama set in the “utopian” society of New London, which turns out to be not all it seems. They shed light on the incredible process of filming, plus the plot twist moments and people that have shaped their careers. Hosted on A...

This week, former pop-star and Doctor Who companion Billie Piper joins writer Lucy Pebble, to discuss their new series I Hate Suzie – an emotional rollercoaster following a celebrity whose life is thrown into turmoil after compromising photos are leaked from her phone. Speaking with Tom and Fran they discuss how a strong friendship off-screen has helped them to grow professionally – while they als...

Game of Thrones megastar Maisie Williams joins Tom and Fran to discuss life after Arya Stark. She reflects on growing up in the spotlight, her new found love of video games, and how she's finally learned not to be so hard on herself. Plus she introduces her new show, Two Weeks To Live – a comedy series in which she plays a misfit-turned-assassin, on a mission to avenge her father's death. Hosted o...

Michelle Keegan's on-screen roles have seen her move from Coronation Street, to military drama in Our Girl, and now comedy in the hit show Brassic, starring alongside Joe Gilgun. Speaking with Tom and Fran, she explains why she's loved playing such a varied cast of strong-willed characters, and shares the make-or-break plot twist that kicked off her career. Plus, appearances from her dogs and thou...

From flat caps and Brummie accents in Peaky Blinders (as John Shelby) to Thai boxing in A Prayer Before Dawn, Joe Cole is an actor who fully throws himself into a role. This week he joins Tom and Fran to talk about the much anticipated new series Gangs of London, and shares the plot twists in his career including a life-changing encounter with Matt Lucas, and becoming a rapping drummer! Hosted on...

This week stars two actors who have done it all! Line of Duty and Code 404 co-stars Stephen Graham and Daniel Mays join Tom and Fran on Plot Twist this week. From Al Pacino to tap dancing, let’s just say we all had a giggle... plus we find out the biggest plot twists from their illustrious careers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Extraordinarily honest and wonderfully unique, This is England and Misfits star Joe Gilgun truly is one of a kind. He chats to Tom and Fran about his fascinating journey to creating and starring in Sky’s most successful comedy, Brassic. Expect strong language, discussion about mental health, and some rather personal references... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fear the Walking Dead star Lennie James has had quite the career. He talks to Tom and Fran about his unusual (and romantic) route into acting, his love for Muhammad Ali and Tottenham Hotspur, and the process of bringing his award-winning series Save Me to life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The comedy duo, presenters and actors, Mel and Sue join the Plot Twist podcast. They talk to Tom and Fran about their brand new series Hitmen, which in a rather dramatic shift, sees the Great British Bake Off originals put down the rolling pins in favour of fatal weapons, as assassins. They also share stories from throughout their careers – from their first stand-up gigs after university, to fans...

Noel Clarke and Ashley Walters have have made iconic contributions to British TV and independent film over the years. From KiDULTHOOD and AdULTHOOD written by Clarke, to Top Boy starring Walters – the pair have become known as masters of inner-city drama. Joining Tom and Fran on this weeks podcast, they discuss the incredible drive behind their successes – and preview the return of...

This week it’s another comedy pairing on the Plot Twist Podcast, as Alan Partridge super-fan Tom meets Steve Coogan and Rob Brydon to discuss the return of their award winning series, The Trip (set in Greece this time around) as well as deep-diving into the plot twists from their careers! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.