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Ellen E Jones and Mark Kermode guide us through the expanding universe of the moving image, revealing fascinating links and hidden gems from cinema and TV to streaming and beyond.

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127 episodes
Updated Friday

Episodes127

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Oct 31, 2025 · 42 min
Frankenstein
Ellen E Jones and Mark Kermode explore the enduring appeal of Frankenstein.
Oct 24, 2025 · 42 min
The Naked Civil Servant
Mark and Ellen celebrate 50 years of the groundbreaking TV drama The Naked Civil Servant.
Oct 17, 2025 · 42 min
Translation
Ellen and Mark read between the lines, and find out what can get lost in translation.
Oct 10, 2025 · 42 min
Death
Ellen and Mark explore how films and TV depict death and dying.
Oct 3, 2025 · 42 min
Painters and Painting
Ellen E Jones and Mark Kermode look at the long relationship between cinema and painting.
Sep 26, 2025 · 42 min
Yuppies
As American Psycho turns 25, Ellen and Mark investigate the world of yuppies on screen.
Aug 8, 2025 · 42 min
Twin Peaks
Ellen E Jones and Mark Kermode explore David Lynch and Mark Frost's cult classic TV show.
Aug 1, 2025 · 42 min
Police Procedurals
Ellen E Jones and Mark Kermode investigate police procedurals.
Jul 25, 2025 · 42 min
Remakes
Ellen and Mark delve into remakes and reboots from Breathless to Alien: Earth.
Jul 18, 2025 · 42 min
Scotland
Ellen E Jones and Mark Kermode look for the real Scotland on screen as Braveheart turns 30
Jul 11, 2025 · 42 min
In the Mood for Love
Ellen and Mark celebrate 25 years of director Wong Kar Wai's acclaimed romantic drama.
Jul 4, 2025 · 42 min
Music Festivals
Ellen and Mark look at festival films, from Woodstock to Summer of Soul.
May 16, 2025 · 42 min
Summer Blockbusters
As Jaws turns 50, Ellen E Jones and Mark Kermode explore the summer blockbuster.
May 9, 2025 · 42 min
Immigrant Epics
Ellen E Jones and Mark Kermode explore the world of immigrant epics on screen.
May 2, 2025 · 42 min
Sex Work
Ellen and Mark delve into the long and thorny relationship between cinema and sex work.
Apr 25, 2025 · 42 min
Studio Ghibli
Ellen E Jones and Mark Kermode celebrate Japanese animators, Studio Ghibli.
Apr 18, 2025 · 42 min
Hotels
Ellen and Mark check out some of cinema and TV's finest - and seediest - hotels.
Apr 11, 2025 · 42 min
Doppelgangers
Ellen E Jones and Mark Kermode explore the world of doppelgangers on screen.
Feb 14, 2025 · 42 min
Weddings
Ellen and Mark celebrate marriage ceremonies on screen, from Muriel's Wedding to MAFS.
Feb 7, 2025 · 42 min
Video Shops
Ellen E Jones and Mark Kermode explore the world of video shops on screen.