Beyond The Title

In this episode we are joined by sporting legend Sally Gunnell.

In this episode, writer, actor, comedian turned podcaster Michael Fenton-Stevens reflects on his four decades in comedy

In this episode we get into the mind of a Paralympic champion with Hannah Cockroft.

One of the most exciting performers within British entertainment, writer, actor, comedian and podcaster Jess Robinson wasn’t always destined for a career in comedy and instead cut her teeth within the world of musical theatre. As a child, her mum recalls making costumes for her to perform her own performances in their living room. Attending the Tring Park School for the Performing Arts, her passion lay in music, with cultivating a strong and versatile singing voice. On graduation, Jess secured the lead role in the theatrical interpretation of Little Voice at the Courtyard Theatre in Stratford Upon Avon. This was the first time that Jess had considered playing around with voices in an attempt to mimic a particular character. Jane Horrocks’ voice in the 1998 film is so distinctive that it almost encourages impersonating and therefore Jess’s first impression was born.

In this episode we catch up with star of Peter Kay's Phoenix Nights and 8 Out of 10 Cats the writer and comedian Dave Spikey as he reflects on his remarkable career in British comedy:

In this episode we delve into the inner workings of the life of an entertainer with the child star turned stand up comedian Jeff Stevenson.

***THIS IS HILARIOUS!*** If you haven’t heard of Billy Pearce before then I invite you to listen to my funniest podcast to date. From Butlins to a live entertainment phenomenon, Billy has done it all but more importantly he’s simply one of the funniest people on the planet!

From Blackadder to QI via To The Manor Born, The Young Ones and Spitting Image, TV executive supremo John Lloyd is the subject of this week’s podcast

From Peep Show to Dammed, this week’s guest has been one of the leading lights in British Comedy for over a decade and it was great to chat to the multi-talented comedian and actress Isy Suttie.

What a wonderful treat it was to interview the legendary former Head of Thames Television, producer of the Billy Cotton Band Show and the mastermind behind Sunday Night At The Palladium. TV royalty Brian Tesler.

Lord Michael Grade’s career embodies everything I love about entertainment. His story is fascinating, inspirational and motivating…but don’t just take my word for it:

If you loved Family Fortunes then you’ll like this interview with the great Roger Edwards

With a career spanning five decades, comedian Mick Miller has been part of the entertainment elite from The Comedians in the 70's to his cameo on the Vegas stage in 2018.

THIS WAS A MOMENTOUS DAY AT BEYOND THE TITLE: To celebrate our fifth anniversary, the legendary ARTHUR SMITH took to London’s Museum of Comedy alongside Phil Reid Comedy for our FIRST EVER live show and hilarious podcast:

Beyond The Title went live with the multitalented ventriloquist and historian Steve Hewlett and our resident MC Phil Reid as the entertainer reflected on his formidable career in entertainment and celebrated his heroes in this exclusive live podcast at Gurnard Pines.

In this podcast we talk business with entrepreneur and winner of BBC Apprentice Mark Wright.

It still amazes me when I talk to a household name that it’s possible to go from watching someone on my television one minute only to find myself opposite them in a podcast situation. This is exactly what happened when I interviewed the great Joe Wilkinson and I just hope you enjoy it as much as I did.

Sitcom legend Wendy Craig reflects on her seven decades in the business in this special interview with one of my all time heroines.

At the risk of slightly offend the smorgasbord of incredible talent who I’ve been lucky enough to interview in my years doing BTT, there’s nothing I like better than unpicking and analysing comedy with a giant of the craft and here Nigel Planer allowed me to do just that:

It’s funny, Beyond The Title has brought me in contact with the most amazing people and this week’s subject is the absolute antidote to this. People from the south might not be familiar with Pete Price yet his story rivals and A-lister! From Cilla to Sharon Osbourne, he’s not only in receipt of one of the largest interview archives in the world but has been broadcasting for over half a century. Vital listening for anyone with a passion for radio: