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Radio 1's Screen Time

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Join Radio 1’s resident film buff Ali Plumb for movie news, reviews and extra behind-the-screens fun.

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BBC Radio 1

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Arts

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Latest episode

Mar 14, 2025

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Episodes

Downton Abbey Interview Special 14.09.2019

Prepare for the poshest podcast in Radio 1 history in this Downton Abbey special. Ali chat's to Writer Julian Fellows, director Michael Engler and cast members Michelle Dockery, Allen Leech, Laura Carmichael, Allen Leech and Penelope Wilton.

Reviewed: Hustlers & Downton Abbey 13.09.2019

Ali and Ace chat all things movies including reviews of Hustlers starring Jennifer Lopez and Cardi B (sort of) and Downton Abbey, or should we say DA Movie!

Michael Fassbender Interview Special: Movies That Made Me 07.09.2019

He's worked with Quentin Tarantino, played iconic characters like Magneto in X-Men and is the star of blockbuster Assassin's Creed - Michael Fassbender chats to Ali about his film career to date.

Where's Ali? 06.09.2019

Sorry - We have no podcast this week. Ali explains why.

Emily Blunt Interview Special: Becoming...Mary Poppins 31.08.2019

Emily Blunt is awesome. There, it's been said. So when it was announced that she'd be taking on the role of Mary Poppins from Julie Andrews for the sequel, Mary Poppins Returns, the internet responded with a general feeling of "Good call". But that was just the beginning for Blunt herself, who explains here how it's a little tricky filling Andrews' shoes, not to mention dancing with a cartoon peng...

Ask Ali: Oscar Tips, Best Of 2019 and more 30.08.2019

Radio 1’s Ali Plumb and Radio 1Xtra's Ace answer your movie related questions. Plus all the latest movie news and behind-the-scenes fun.

Danny Boyle Interview Special: Movies That Made Me 24.08.2019

Danny Boyle is the Academy Award-winning British director who's given us Trainspotting (1 and 2), Sunshine, 28 Days Later, The Beach and now Yesterday, a film all about a big 'What if...?' What if one day, only one person in the world remembered The Beatles? Ali talks to Danny about how this Richard Curtis-written comedy came about, shooting sci-fi and what mementos he's taken back home.

Reviewed: Crawl, Angel Has Fallen, Good Boys 23.08.2019

Ali Plumb reviews the latest movie releases plus chats to Radio 1Xtra's Ace about the Spiderman situation, Bond 25 and a new Matrix sequel.

Quentin Tarantino Interview Special: Movies That Made Me 17.08.2019

Quentin Tarantino needs no introduction, but here's one anyway: he's the director of such acclaimed film as Reservoir Dogs, Pulp Fiction, the Kill Bills and now Once Upon A Time In Hollywood, a film about filmmaking, and 1950s TV, and the 1960s generally (and Charlie Manson, kind of). Here QT - as those nervous about spelling call him - talks to Ali Plumb about the films he's made over the years,...

Reviewed: Once Upon A Time In Hollywood 16.08.2019

Ali gives his views on Quentin Tarantino's latest Once Upon A Time In Hollywood. Plus all the latest movie and TV news with Radio 1Xtra's Ace.

Brad Pitt, Margot Robbie and Leonardo DiCaprio Interview Special 10.08.2019

Three of the biggest names in the movie business - Brad Pitt, Margot Robbie and Leonardo DiCaprio - sit down to talk to our little Ali Plumb about their new movie Once Upon A Time In... Hollywood. Will our beloved film bloke survive? Or will his nerves get the best of him? Find out in this latest exciting installment of... BBC Radio 1's Screen Time!

Reviewed: The Boys & Orange Is The New Black 09.08.2019

Ali gives his views on epic new TV series The Boys and Ace gives his on the latest series of Orange Is The New Black. Plus, movies - Blinded By The Light and Animals come under the spotlight.

Fast & Furious: Hobbs & Shaw Interview Special 03.08.2019

Fast & Furious: Hobbs & Shaw is out in cinemas and as it stars one of Ali's favourite people, Jason Statham - no offence, Mr The Rock sir - there had to be a Screen Time interview special to honour that fact. Also along for the ride: Vanessa Kirby, Idris Elba and director David Leitch. Oh, and that Dwayne Johnson guy.

Reviewed: Fast & Furious: Hobbs & Shaw 02.08.2019

Ali is joined by Steffan Powell to give his verdict on the latest in the Fast & Furious franchise, along with lots of chat about Quentin Tarantino and all of the film world's latest trailers.

Sophie Turner Interview Special 27.07.2019

Game of Thrones star Sophie Turner chats to Radio 1's movie critic Ali Plumb about her career so far, including best lines in GOT, new film Dark Phoenix and James McAvoy's neck!

Reviewed: The Current War 26.07.2019

This week, Ali and Ace deal with the aftermath - in a good way - of San Diego Comic-Con, where last weekend Marvel unveiled big announcement after big announcement. It's going to get a little bit nerdy, people. Also, The Lion King gets revisited and the rest of the year's big upcoming releases are laid out for your diary.

Stranger Things Season 3 SPOILER Special 20.07.2019

If you’ve seen all of the latest season of Netflix’s Stranger Things, well… Ali and Ace have got just the podcast for you. Chock-full of spoilers, here’s just the slice of audio waffle you need in your life, discussing the twists and turns that took place in Hawkins, Indiana in that one fateful summer in 1985.

Reviewed: The Lion King 19.07.2019

Ali gives his verdict on The Lion King. Plus, he and Ace chat about the Top Gun sequel, Cats and The King’s Man.

Emma Thompson Interview Special: Movies That Made Me 13.07.2019

Dame Emma Thompson talks Radio 1's Film Critic Ali Plumb through her greatest movie moments from Sense & Sensibility, Love Actually and Harry Potter to new film Late Night.

Reviewed: Annabelle Comes Home & Stuber 12.07.2019

Ali gives his verdict on Annabelle Comes Home & Stuber. Plus, he and Ace chat about the latest "streaming wars" the new series of Stranger Things and the remake of Space Jam

Spider-Man: Far From Home SPOILER Special 06.07.2019

Seen Far From Home? Good, because we have just the podcast for you. Get ready for over half an hour of spoiler-filled, extra-nerdy chit chat about the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s latest offering, Spider-Man: Far From Home, with Ali and Ace taking it all far too seriously (in the best possible way).

Reviewed: Spider-Man Far From Home & Midsommar 05.07.2019

Ali and Ace discuss the latest Marvel offering Spider-Man: Far From Home starring Tom Holland, and the bazaar horror Midsommar. Also the latest trailers, plus hear their take on reactions to the new Little Mermaid casting.

Anne Hathaway Interview Special: Movies That Made Me 29.06.2019

Anne Hathaway talks to Radio 1's film critic Ali Plumb about her greatest roles from The Princess Diaries, The Devil Wears Prada and The Dark Knight Rises to new movie The Hustle.

Reviewed: Yesterday 28.06.2019

Hear Ali's verdict on the latest Danny Boyle / Richard Curtis film Yesterday, Brightburn and Child's Play. Plus an interview with Secret Cinema founder Fabien Riggall about the idea behind the project and what to expect in future screenings.

Tom Hanks Interview Special: Becoming...Woody 22.06.2019

Toy Story 4 is finally here, and so is “the nicest guy in Hollywood” ™, Tom Hanks, on this very special Screen Time interview podcast. Talking all about how he became Woody, the world’s favourite toy, he’s on great form as he discusses everything from catchphrases to tattoos.

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