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TV obsessives, this is your backstage pass to the best of BritBox and beyond. On The Box: The BritBox Podcast is your weekly deep dive into the very best of BritBox and the TV pop culture shaping screens on both sides of the Atlantic. Hosted by broadcasting legend Edith Bowman (BBC Radio 1, Soundtracking) and US comedian Michelle Collins (The View, Sirius XM), this podcast gives you the inside track on the programmes, people and pop‑culture moments we can’t stop talking about. Join Edith and Michelle for a weekly chat, with exclusive cast interviews, behind‑the‑scenes stories, and smart, insightful commentary. Dive into your favourite BritBox titles, from new releases to beloved classics, and get the behind-the-scenes gossip from the actors, writers and creatives who made it happen. Whether you’re hunting for hidden gems, craving insider access, or just love great television, On The Box is your essential weekly companion to the BritBox universe. Program availability discussed in On The Box reflects the BritBox US and Canada service. Programming may vary in other regions.
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- 1 weeks ago1h 2m
David Morrissey ON...breaking world records with Edith
Put the tissues away. It's the last episode of season one. But we are finishing up the series with bonafide national treasure, David Morrissey!The star of Sherwood, The Walking Dead and so many other incredible shows joins Edith and Michelle to discuss all things about his brand new series, Gone.The trio also talk about David being real life neighbors with Alan Cumming, what it's like working with Aimee Lou Wood and a small snippet into the upcoming Sam Mendes' Beatles biopics. And they also find time to reminisce about when Edith and David broke a world record together!We also hear all about Michelle going to see Pitbull and whether we'll ever see Edith on Strictly Come Dancing. Truly something for everyone. David's new series, Gone, comes to BritBox from 23rd July. Hosts: Edith Bowman and Michelle Collins Producer: Pete Strauss Production Co-ordinator: Caroline Barlow Mix Engineer: Arlie Adlington Theme music by Dario Forzato and Canio Claudio Tristano, courtesy of 411 Music Production Manager: Katie Baum Production Executive: Ian Heydon Executive Producers for BritBox: Alana McGaughey and Diane Robina Executive Producers for BBC Studios: Richard MorrisSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- 2 weeks ago53 min
Jane Tranter ON Having The Attitude of A Pit Pony
It’s an unmissable episode of On The Box as Edith and Michelle are joined by the executive producer behind The Other Bennet Sister, Jane Tranter.Jane shares all about getting the arduous journey of getting a show like “TOBS” off the ground, reviving Doctor Who for the BBC, how her ability to “speak HBO” helped sell Succession and Industry to American commissioners and how she fell into a brief foray of scripted reality when she first moved to LA. Hosts: Edith Bowman and Michelle Collins Producer: Rajiv Karia Production Co-ordinator: Caroline Barlow Mix Engineer: Arlie Adlington Theme music by Dario Forzato and Canio Claudio Tristano, courtesy of 411 Music Production Manager: Katie Baum Production Executive: Ian Heydon Executive Producers for BritBox: Alana McGaughey and Diane Robina Executive Producers for BBC Studios: Pete StraussSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- 3 weeks ago51 min
Brenda Blethyn ON Singing Opera On A Boat With Anjelica Huston
This week, Edith and Michelle are in the presence of a British Television Royalty as they’re joined by the one-and-only Brenda Blethyn.Brenda drops by to talk about her role in the gripping new BritBox drama A Woman of Substance, how she forged out her acting career through success in amateur dramatics, answers a special guest question from by Edith’s dad (a certified Vera superfan), and explains why sometimes you might think your performance has moved the audience to tears, but they're actually crying because they love your shoes. Hosts: Edith Bowman and Michelle Collins Producer: Rajiv Karia Production Co-ordinator: Caroline Barlow Mix Engineer: Arlie Adlington Theme music by Dario Forzato and Canio Claudio Tristano, courtesy of 411 Music Production Manager: Katie Baum Production Executive: Ian Heydon Executive Producers for BritBox: Alana McGaughey and Diane Robina Executive Producers for BBC Studios: Pete StraussSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- Jun 29, 202655 min
Indira Varma ON Why Women Will Always Get Through It
Edith and Michelle are joined by the inimitable Indira Varma to talk about her enthralling performance as Mrs. Gardiner in The Other Bennet Sister. Indira goes deep on the brilliance of working across from Ella Brucolleri, the surprise thrill of the success of Game of Thrones, stepping into Jack Lemmon’s shoes in the first all-female adaptation of Glengarry Glen Ross, and why she thinks Pedro Pascal’s charm originates in theatre. Hosts: Edith Bowman and Michelle Collins Producer: Rajiv Karia Production Co-ordinator: Caroline Barlow Mix Engineer: Arlie Adlington Theme music by Dario Forzato and Canio Claudio Tristano, courtesy of 411 Music Production Manager: Katie Baum Production Executive: Ian Heydon Executive Producers for BritBox: Alana McGaughey and Diane Robina Executive Producers for BBC Studios: Pete StraussSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- Jun 22, 202648 min
Tom Ellis ON famous from the day he was born
This week, we have what Michelle describes as maybe our most 'handsome guest' yet, it's star of Tell Me Lies, The Thursday Murder Club and Lucifer, Tom Ellis!In a very fun and wide ranging chat, Tom talks about going to the World Cup, being in New York for Knicks fever, whether he's approached by big women after his role in Miranda, doing sex scenes in his wife's TV show and we find out about Tom's burning desire to be in The Sound of Music! Hosts: Edith Bowman and Michelle Collins Producer: Rajiv Karia Production Co-ordinator: Caroline Barlow Mix Engineer: Arlie Adlington Theme music by Dario Forzato and Canio Claudio Tristano, courtesy of 411 Music Production Manager: Katie Baum Production Executive: Ian Heydon Executive Producers for BritBox: Alana McGaughey and Diane Robina Executive Producers for BBC Studios: Pete StraussSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- Jun 15, 202651 min
Josh Dylan and Antonia Thomas ON Flirting at Work Makes It More Difficult to Solve a Murder
It’s an unmissable episode as Edith and Michelle catch up with Antonia Thomas and Josh Dylan, the stars of the exciting new Agatha Christie adaptation Tommy & Tuppence, coming to BritBox September 15th.Antonia and Josh talk about filming the show in gorgeous neighbourhoods of London, explore the irresistible nature of amateur sleuth stories, filming on haunted locations (complete with rooms full of creepy dolls) and how they co-star Imelda Staunton once helped Josh move into an apartment. Hosts: Edith Bowman and Michelle Collins Producer: Rajiv Karia Production Co-ordinator: Caroline Barlow Mix Engineer: Arlie Adlington Theme music by Dario Forzato and Canio Claudio Tristano, courtesy of 411 Music Production Manager: Katie Baum Production Executive: Ian Heydon Executive Producers for BritBox: Alana McGaughey and Diane Robina Executive Producers for BBC Studios: Pete StraussSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- Jun 8, 202655 min
Kris Marshall and Dylan Llewellyn ON Cozy Crime Fighting
Edith and Michelle head to the seaside to catch up with Beyond Paradise’s detective duo Kris Marshall (Humphrey Goodman) and Dylan Llewellyn (PC Kelby Hartford). Kris and Dylan share stories from the set of Beyond Paradise, debate if TV detectives make the best Cluedo players, talk trying to stay cool when meeting director Danny Boyle, and how his role as Colin in Love Actually has endeared him to every American he's ever met. Hosts: Edith Bowman and Michelle Collins Producer: Rajiv Karia Production Co-ordinator: Caroline Barlow Mix Engineer: Arlie Adlington Theme music by Dario Forzato and Canio Claudio Tristano, courtesy of 411 Music Production Manager: Katie Baum Production Executive: Ian Heydon Executive Producers for BritBox: Alana McGaughey and Diane Robina Executive Producers for BBC Studios: Pete StraussSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- Jun 1, 202656 min
Ella Bruccoleri ON Flushing On Cue
It’s an unmissable episode of On The Box as Edith and Michelle fangirl over their long-awaited guest - the star The Other Bennet Sister, Ella Bruccoleri. Ella reveals all about portraying Mary Bennet, fawns over playing across from on screen mom Ruth Jones, shares how singing flat is more tricky than it looks, and why she loves it when the weird girl becomes the object of desire. Hosts: Edith Bowman and Michelle Collins Producer: Rajiv Karia Production Co-ordinator: Caroline Barlow Mix Engineer: Arlie Adlington Theme music by Dario Forzato and Canio Claudio Tristano, courtesy of 411 Music Production Manager: Katie Baum Production Executive: Ian Heydon Executive Producers for BritBox: Alana McGaughey and Diane Robina Executive Producers for BBC Studios: Pete StraussSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
About On The Box: The BritBox Podcast
TV obsessives, this is your backstage pass to the best of BritBox and beyond. On The Box: The BritBox Podcast is your weekly deep dive into the very best of BritBox and the TV pop culture shaping screens on both sides of the Atlantic. Hosted by broadcasting legend Edith Bowman (BBC Radio 1, Soundtracking) and US comedian Michelle Collins (The View, Sirius XM), this podcast gives you the inside track on the programmes, people and pop‑culture moments we can’t stop talking about. Join Edith and Michelle for a weekly chat, with exclusive cast interviews, behind‑the‑scenes stories, and smart, insightful commentary. Dive into your favourite BritBox titles, from new releases to beloved classics, and get the behind-the-scenes gossip from the actors, writers and creatives who made it happen. Whether you’re hunting for hidden gems, craving insider access, or just love great television, On The Box is your essential weekly companion to the BritBox universe. Program availability discussed in On The Box reflects the BritBox US and Canada service. Programming may vary in other regions.
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