Smart TV Podcast with Alison Hammond

Adam Kay, the Bafta-winning brain behind This is Going to Hurt shares his perfect night of TV. He talks about the importance of writers, representation and terrible bakers. Adam also takes on Alison in a game about the nation’s favourite TV Doctors.

The Queen of podcasting Elizabeth Day is here to prove she can’t fail with her perfect night of TV. From the real housewives of NYC, to the trading floors of Industry to the racetracks of Formula One she’s bringing a triple-dose of must-watch drama.

Star of Peaky Blinders and more, Emmett Scanlan shares the secrets behind making a good sex scene,his belief in love at first sight, and the television that inspired him to become an actor. Warning: this ep contains an obscene amount of flirting!

Olivia Attwood, the podcaster and breakout Love Island star joins Alison to discuss her perfect night of TV. She reveals how Homeland has infiltrated her dreams, who’s the best friend in Friends and how she’d cope in a real-life Schitt’s Creek.

Actress and comedian Aisling Bea takes a break from Hollywood and motherhood to chat TV with Alison. They discuss Normal People, wealthy people and Zombie people. Also does Alison still hold a grudge after the ‘Bake Off Shoulder Shimmy Incident’?

Presenting legend Clare Balding talks about why she’d make a terrible spy, why she can never do Strictly, and why farts in jars make terrible gifts. Will her choices convince Alison to stay round hers for a perfect night in front of the telly?

Rob Delaney, the star of Catastrophe, Bad Monkey and the Deadpool franchise plans his perfect night of TV with Alison Hammond. Along the way they discuss family sitcoms, cop shows and foot scrotums. But is it enough to make Alison stay?

The Last Leg’s Alex Brooker shares a perfect night in front of the telly for Alison Hammond but ends up sharing much more: including how he lost his virginity, why he shouldn’t be trusted with a gun in his hands and a vendetta he has against popcorn.

Star of TV and film Richard Armitage is here to pitch a perfect night of telly. Along the way he and Alison reveal some surprising truths to one another, chat living forever in a smart speaker and come up with an exciting new thriller for Netflix.

Judi Love, the stand-up comedian and loose woman plans for Alison not only a perfect night of telly, but also an audacious Bridgerton-themed birthday party. Lady Love is bringing TV picks, hilarious foot stories, and a no-nonsense guide to love.

Gyles Brandreth brings his wit and amazing stories to the pod, from twerking for Miley Cyrus in a lift to touring the red light district with Sir Cliff Richard. But does he have the picks to persuade Alison to join him for a perfect night of telly?

Dermot O’Leary is here to persuade Alison that he’s got a night of TV worth staying in for. Along the way they talk friendship, conflict and lollipops. Dermot opens up about their Big Brother days and Alison pushes their friendship to breaking point. 

Alison’s Smart TV rival Josh Widdicombe drops in to share his perfect night of TV. Along the way he reveals an unknown super power and Alison brings him down a peg by comparing him to a character from Simpsons. The Hammond pulls no punches this week!

Ted Lasso star Nick Mohammed brings some genuine magic to the podcast as he plans his perfect night of television for Alison. We hear about how his favourite shows inspired Nick to take up magic, shoot for the moon, and sabotage an investment bank.

Bafta-nominated actor Daniel Mays is here to pitch a perfect night of telly with Alison. From catching Alison in the middle of a “personal moment” to dropping his foot in it with a fellow actor, this episode goes even more off the rails than usual!

Comedy legend Kathy Burke shares a perfect night in front of the telly with Alison. She discusses how Big Brother made her a better actor and the joy of swearing at policeman. And Alison shares the story of an intimate encounter she had at a spa.

Strictly legend Oti Mabuse is here to share her perfect night of telly. Expect big reveals, including how her perfect wedding was almost ruined, how you can tell when Oti’s lying, and how she craves a bit of darkness away from the dancefloor.

Joanne McNally, the comedian and co-host of My Therapist Ghosted Me brings a heavy dose of ‘90s nostalgia to the podcast. She discusses inappropriate crushes on TV hosts, wearing offensive t-shirts in church, and trying to do the splits in your 40s.

The one and only Prue Leith is on the pod talking sex parties, dictatorships and what goes on behind the scenes of The Great British Bake Off. Will their friendship mean Alison has to say yes to her perfect night of telly?

Rob Beckett gives up the Smart TV hosting seat to tell Alison about his dream night in front of the telly. Are hot tubs, football and celery enough to convince Alison to stay? Things get off to a rocky start when Rob is upstaged by a Hollywood legend.

Legendary actor Richard E. Grant reveals his obsession with reality TV, the lengths he’d go to get a role on Succession and offers Alison some free relationship advice. But will his chewing ban stop Alison saying yes to his perfect night of TV?

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