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Half the Picture

Billy Barnell
Half the Picture
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  • Half the Picture

    Steve Stamp talks People Just Do Nothing, Kurupt FM, Alan Partridge & making Ed Sheeran laugh (4K)

    13/09/2026 | 1h 8 mins.
    Half the Picture's guest this episode is Steve Stamp, the acclaimed writer and actor responsible for scripting and performing as Steves in the cult comedy smash People Just Do Nothing as well as his brilliant work on projects such as Peacock, The Curse and The Witness amongst so many others.
    Steve joined Billy on the pod' to chat about his time making People Just Do Nothing, the long and strange journey the show went on from YouTube webisodes to BAFTA award-winning sitcom and just what it's like creating a BBC TV show with a gang of your mates. He also touched on how hard it was trying to make Ed Sheeran break whilst filming for Comic Relief, his methods for overcoming imposter syndrome as an actor, his favourite comedy shows including his favourite Alan Partridge series and the upcoming Kurrupt FM December UK live shows. For all this and more, watch on!
    #stevestamp #peoplejustdonothing #steves #kurruptfm #comedy #bbc #peacock #thewitness #thecurse #podcast #interview #film #movie #TV
    Note: This interview was recorded on August 12th, 2026.
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    'Steve Stamp talks People Just Do Nothing, Kurupt FM, Alan Partridge & making Ed Sheeran laugh (4K)’ is a non-profit project intended for educational purposes only. No copyright laws were intended to be broken. All rights to any material used remain courtesy of their respective owners.
  • Half the Picture

    Jamali Maddix talks punching up vs punching down, comedy idols & documenting society's extremes (4K)

    06/09/2026 | 1h 10 mins.
    Half the Picture’s guest this episode is Jamali Maddix, the hilarious and insightful comedian perhaps best known for his stand-up, his appearances on shows such as Never Mind the Buzzcocks and 8 Out of 10 Cats as well as his work on bold documentary series such as Hate Thy Neighbor and Follow The Leader amongst so many others.
    Jamali joined Billy on the pod’ to reflect on how he got his start in comedy, his favourite comedians that inspired him growing up and how an infected tattoo during his university years completely changed his path into comedy. He also touched on his clear-eyed approach to the strange and often problematic subjects of his documentaries and the importance of understanding them, his thoughts on the concept of ‘punching up and punching down’ as a comedian and the timeless genius of Jim Carrey coming out of the rhino’s arse in Ace Ventura. For all this and more, watch on!
    #jamalimaddix #comedy #hatethyneighbor #followtheleader #taskmaster #8outof10cats #nevermindthebuzzcocks #liveattheapollo #standup #documentary #filmmaker #comedian #podcast #interview #film #tv
    Note: This interview was recorded on July 27th, 2026.
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    is a non-profit project intended for educational purposes only. No copyright laws were intended to be broken. All rights to any material used remain courtesy of their respective owners.
  • Half the Picture

    Mark Gatiss talks Doctor Who's future, Bookish S2 & what he'd do next with Sherlock (4K)

    30/08/2026 | 1h 31 mins.
    Half the Picture's guest this episode is Mark Gatiss, the wonderful actor and writer perhaps best known for his work on projects such as 'Doctor Who', 'Sherlock', 'The League of Gentlemen' and now the latest series of 'Bookish' amongst so many other gems.
    Mark joined Billy on the pod' to chat about the second series of 'Bookish', his explorations of the post-war British psyche through the show and his experience working with the menagerie of talent he assembled for the cast. He also touched on his time writing and acting for 'Doctor Who' and why he believes the show should stop, the joy and pressure of making 'Sherlock', his favourite horror film of recent years and Tom Cruises's reaction to watching 'The League of Gentlemen' on the Mission Impossible set. For all this and more, watch on!
    #markgatiss #doctorwho #daleks #sherlock #mycroft #benedictcumberbatch #martinfreeman #leagueofgentlemen #missionimpossible #tomcruise #fantasticfour #gameofthrones #horror #jamesbond #podcast #interview #film #movie #TV
    Note: This interview was recorded on August 17th, 2026.
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    SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/7btEvvp7BrhusFCCeBBNyg?si=RhrL53N0RySSNifKZ5v_1g
    APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/half-the-picture/id1768054211
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    'Mark Gatiss talks Doctor Who's future, Bookish S2 & what he'd do next with Sherlock (4K)’ is a non-profit project intended for educational purposes only. No copyright laws were intended to be broken. All rights to any material used remain courtesy of their respective owners.
  • Half the Picture

    Pulp Kitchen talk 'Perfect Cinema' moments, greatest needle drops & why The Flash is underrated

    23/08/2026 | 1h 24 mins.
    Half the Picture's guests this episode are James Briefel and George Pundek, the guys behind the brilliant Pulp Kitchen podcast, dedicated to the love of Film & TV and creating a space to share and develop an interest in film, whilst offering reviews, news, rankings, impressions and so much more!
    James and George joined Billy on Half the Picture to chat about their shared love of film and the big-screen cinema experience as well as to compare notes on when their obsession with film first began. They also touched on their definition of a "Perfect Cinema" moment, their vote for the best needle drop in film, the horror of bad cinema etiquette and why The Flash is actually misunderstood. For all this and more, watch on!
    Note: This interview was recorded on August 6th, 2026.
    #pulpkitchen #jamesbriefel #georgepunkdek #thematrix #theflash #thetrumanshow #carrie #podcast #interview #film #movie #TV
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    Check out Pulp Kitchen at the links below!
    YouTube: https://youtube.com/@pulpkitchenpodcast?si=dwvuqpnzA7cBFTd8
    Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5qGrW9SOoEiuDvyHcoWzri?si=b8cea2205c7f4d43
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pulpkitchenpodcast?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsi=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==
    Listen to the podcast online...
    SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/7btEvvp7BrhusFCCeBBNyg?si=RhrL53N0RySSNifKZ5v_1g
    APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/half-the-picture/id1768054211
    Follow us online!
    Half the Picture Instagram: / halfthepicpod Half the Picture
    TikTok: / @halfthepicpod Half the Picture
    Twitter/X: @HalfThePicPod
    Billy on Instagram: / billybarnellhtp
    Pulp Kitchen talk 'Perfect Cinema' moments, greatest needle drops & why The Flash is underrated (4K) is a non-profit project intended for educational purposes only. No copyright laws were intended to be broken. All rights to any material used remain courtesy of their respective owners.
  • Half the Picture

    Karla Crome talks writing Possession, playing Jess in Misfits & exploring history with horror

    21/08/2026 | 44 mins.
    Half the Picture’s guest this episode is Karla Crome, the brilliant writer responsible for scripting the new Sky Atlantic horror show ‘Possession’ as well as lighting up the screen as an actor with her memorable turns as Jess in ‘Misfits’, Nell in ‘Something Very Bad is Going to Happen’, Pattie in ‘Toxic Town’ and Bella in ‘Lazarus’ amongst so many others.
    Karla joined Billy on the pod’ to chat about her experience writing Possession and how the series represents the realisation of her goal to dramatise the Black-British experience onscreen whilst exploring the horror genre with full-blooded thrills and scares. She also touched on her time starring in ‘Misfits’ and how the series taught her to embrace spontaneity on set, her love of horror and some of her favourite scary movies of recent years and the importance of supporting a project all the way to the finish line. For all this and more, watch on!
    Note: This interview was recorded on July 22nd, 2026.
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    Full Episodes: @halfthepicturepodcast
    Listen to the podcast online...
    SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/7btEvvp7BrhusFCCeBBNyg?si=RhrL53N0RySSNifKZ5v_1g
    APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/half-the-picture/id1768054211
    Follow us online!
    Half the Picture Instagram: / halfthepicpod Half the Picture
    TikTok: / @halfthepicpod Half the Picture
    Twitter/X: @HalfThePicPod
    Billy on Instagram: / billybarnellhtp
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About Half the Picture
Join us on Half the Picture as your host Billy Barnell sits down with a different filmmaker, actor, or artist each episode for a relaxed, revealing conversation. Get the full picture on some of the most talented and noteworthy folks in showbiz and the long and winding roads of their careers. Expect candid stories, creative insights, and regular detours into the weird and wonderful corners of the film and pop culture world! If you'd like to watch the episodes, check out our YouTube channel at the link below! https://youtube.com/@halfthepicturepodcast?si=qQmePirZ_6RgQxh_
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