From Romper Stomper in 1992, through to his newest film The Nice Guys, Russell recalls the movies and memories that have been his career highlights so far. Via LA Confidential, The Insider, and of course Gladiator, the iconic Australian actor takes Radio 1 film critic Ali Plumb through his life in movies so far.
From Shaun Of The Dead, through Mission: Impossible to Star Trek Beyond; Simon takes Ali Plumb through his career in movies. He speaks about the time Steven Spielberg called his mum's house, Jeff Bridges' life advice, and how his infamous Benedict Cumberbatch neutron cream prank started. Plus, he reveals which movie he considers to be his hidden gem.
Ahead of the release of Fantastic Beasts And Where To Find Them, Eddie Redmayne and Daniel Radcliffe help Radio 1’s film critic Ali Plumb discover why the Wizarding World of Harry Potter has become one of the biggest and most beloved franchises ever. What is it about The Wizarding World that audiences love so much? First came the record-breaking book sales, then eight successful films, theme parks, studio tours and even a West End play. Fans all around the world are now excitedly waiting to explore the latest addition to JK Rowling’s creation - new film Fantastic Beasts And Where To Find Them. In this special programme, the stars and crew of the film, plus experts and the fans themselves, explain to Radio 1’s film critic Ali Plumb what’s so special about The Wizarding World of Harry Potter. Is it the storylines and characters that all ages can identify with, the almost limitless level of detail to explore, the amazing sense of community amongst fans… or is there a special ingredient beyond all of them? Featuring interviews with Fantastic Beasts star Eddie Redmayne, director David Yates and a certain someone called Daniel Radcliffe, this programme aims to identify once and for all the secret of The Wizarding World.
It's the low-budget car movie that became a multi-billion dollar mega-franchise. Radio 1's Ali Plumb speaks to the stars to find out what makes The Fast And The Furious so popular. As well as talking to Vin Diesel, Dwayne The Rock Johnson, Michelle Rodriguez, Charlize Theron and more, he meets the man in charge of the muscle cars Dennis McCarthy, and lists his top five most ridiculous Fast And The Furious moments of all time.
The director of Lady Bird and now Little Women, Greta Gerwig, talks to BBC Radio 1’s Ali Plumb about her career so far, including working with her regular collaborator Saoirse Ronan, restructuring America’s most beloved novel to bring it to the big screen, Meryl Streep insisting she should be in her film and much, much more.
Jodie Whittaker talks to BBC Radio 1's Ali Plumb about how she became The Doctor in this Doctor Who TV special, touching on her work before she picked up a sonic screwdriver - including acting alongside Mark Rylance at The Globe, as well as Peter O'Toole in Venus - and how her life has changed since she stepped into the TARDIS.
Dev Patel – the star of Skins, Slumdog Millionaire, Lion and now David Copperfield – talks to BBC Radio 1’s Ali Plumb about his career so far, from his very first audition to accidentally not connecting David Copperfield with Charles Dickens. Find out how he reacts at weddings when DJs press play on ‘Jai Ho’, who people mistake him for and what it’s actually like to be a Hollywood star (not that he’s comfortable with that phrase, mind).
Robert Pattinson reveals all to Ali about taking on the role of the iconic DC Comics superhero and looks back at his favourite moments from previous Batman movies.
Tom Holland reveals all about taking on the iconic character in Uncharted. He also looks back on Spider-Man: No Way Home and takes on Ali's new and improved Harry Potter quiz.
The Games of Thrones star talks through his career from The Station Agent, X-Men: Days of Future Past and Avengers: Infinity War to new movie Cyrano.
Andrew Garfield returns to Radio 1's Screen Time just days after his first appearance, sitting down with Ali face to face for an in-person Movies That Made Me that promises to delight and enthrall. He's a charmer, he really is. The pair talk about everything from The Social Network to Tick, Tick... Boom and back again, not forgetting his appearances in the Spider-Man movies and more than a few other highlights along the way.
Cillian Murphy reveals all about taking on the iconic character Thomas Shelby in Peaky Blinders - from outrageous haircuts to Tommy never eating!
Jude Law (with a little help from one Eddie Redmayne) talks about how he tackled one of the most beloved characters in the Wizarding World, the wisest of all wizards, Professor Albus Dumbledore.
The star of The Queen's Gambit and Peaky Blinders takes Ali through her movie career from The Witch, Emma and Last Night in Soho to new movie The Northman.
Tom Cruise joins Ali to talk about Top Gun: Maverick and the role that made him a superstar, and reveals how the Mission: Impossible movies helped inspire the new sequel.
Natalie Portman reveals all to Ali about her epic return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe as Jane Foster, aka The Mighty Thor, in Thor: Love and Thunder.
The Hollywood legends, plus co-stars Kaitlyn Dever and Billie Lourd, talk Mum and Dad dancing, their favourite rom-coms and take a look back at working on Ocean's Eleven.
Christian Bale, Margot Robbie and Rami Malek talk to Ali about their new movie Amsterdam and singing on set with Taylor Swift.
The maverick director joins Ali to look back on his iconic movies including Romeo + Juliet, Moulin Rouge and The Great Gatsby, plus his latest film, Elvis.
The Black Panther director talks to Ali about Creed, Fruitvale Station and new Marvel movie Wakanda Forever, and reflects on working with his friend, the late Chadwick Boseman.
Daniel Craig talks to Ali about taking on the role of Knives Out detective Benoit Blanc and new movie Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery.
Director James Cameron and the cast of sequel The Way Of Water join Ali to reveal how Avatar became the biggest movie of all time.
Oscar winning director Damien Chazelle talks about the films that have got him to where he is today, Whiplash, La La Land, First Man and his new film Babylon.
BBC Radio 1 film critic Ali Plumb explores the UK’s most iconic and unexpected film locations. Ali provides film lovers with a guide to this ‘film location nation’, stepping into the scenes themselves to bring the magic to life! In this episode, Ali travels through the silver screen sights of Surrey.
Hayley talks to Ali about her starring role alongside Tom Cruise in Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part 1, and she looks back on life as Marvel's Agent Carter.
Zoe joins Ali to look back at her career from Crossroads, Star Trek and Avatar through Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy and The Avengers to her new TV show Special Ops: Lioness.
The Stranger Things star joins Ali to talk about new movie Gran Turismo, his unique Russian accent in Marvel's Black Widow and cracking up with Millie Bobby Brown & Finn Wolfhard
Tom Blyth, Rachel Zegler, Hunter Schafer, Josh Andrés Rivera and Director Francis Lawrence on The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes and bringing The Hunger Games back.
Tom Hiddleston joins Ali to look back on the conclusion of Loki Season 2 and his time in the Marvel Cinematic Universe with Thor and The Avengers.
Timothée Chalamet reveals all to Ali about taking on the role of Roald Dahl's iconic chocolate maker, Willy Wonka.
BBC Radio 1 film critic Ali Plumb explores the UK’s most iconic and unexpected film locations. Ali provides film lovers with a guide to this ‘film location nation’, stepping into the scenes themselves to bring the magic to life! In this episode, Ali travels through the silver screen sights of Durham.
BC Radio 1 film critic Ali Plumb explores the UK’s most iconic and unexpected film locations. Ali provides film lovers with a guide to this ‘film location nation’, stepping into the scenes themselves to bring the magic to life! In this episode, Ali travels through the silver screen sights of Sussex.
BBC Radio 1 film critic Ali Plumb explores the UK’s most iconic and unexpected film locations. Ali provides film lovers with a guide to this ‘film location nation’, stepping into the scenes themselves to bring the magic to life! In this episode, Ali travels through the silver screen sights of Glasgow.
BBC Radio 1 film critic Ali Plumb explores the UK’s most iconic & unexpected film locations. Ali provides film lovers with a guide to this ‘film location nation’, stepping into the scenes themselves to bring the magic to life! In this episode, Ali travels through the silver screen sights of Liverpool.
In this episode, Ali travels through the silver screen sights of Norfolk, including Marvel's Avengers: Age Of Ultron, Stardust, Alan Partridge: Alpha Papa (but of course), Die Another Day and much, much more
Paul Mescal talks through his extraordinary acting career with Ali, from Normal People and Aftersun to his new film All of Us Strangers.
Lashana Lynch joins Ali to talk through her roles in Bond movie No Time To Die, The Marvel Cinematic Universe, Matilda The Musical and new movie, Bob Marley: One Love.
Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya, Austin Butler, Florence Pugh and director Denis Villeneuve reveal what makes the epic sci-fi series so special, ahead of the release of Dune: Part Two.
First-time director Dev Patel on his debut movie and the many disasters he overcame on the way, plus producer Jordan Peele reveals how he helped bring it to the big screen.
Star of The US Office, Jack Ryan and A Quiet Place, John Krasinski joins Ali to talk about his new movie IF, featuring him as voice actor, writer and director.
Anya Taylor-Joy reveals all to Ali about taking on the role of Imperator Furiosa in the prequel to Mad Max: Fury Road and the experience of working with director George Miller.
Austin joins Ali to talk through his career from Elvis, Once Upon A Time in Hollywood and Dune: Part Two to his new movie The Bikeriders alongside Jodie Comer and Tom Hardy.
Glen Powell joins Ali Plumb to talk through his career, from Hidden Figures to Anyone But You, to his new movie Twisters, and all about his love of Edgar Wright and Hot Fuzz...
Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman join Ali as they return as their iconic characters in the Marvel Cinematic Universe's latest epic, and we look back on how they got here.
Paul Mescal, Denzel Washington, Connie Nielsen and Fred Hechinger join Ali Plumb to reveal all about Ridley Scott's epic sequel to 2000's Gladiator.
Career highlights from Bradley Cooper, Keira Knightley and more of Hollywood's finest, as Radio 1's movie critic Ali Plumb brings you the best stories from the biggest stars. Featuring Jeff Goldblum, Spike Lee, Bradley Cooper, Chris Pine, Keira Knightley, Benedict Cumberbatch, Peter Jackson, Steve Carell and Saoirse Ronan.