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This weeks episode of Binge is a hectic one. Alex is unexpectedly stopped on the way to the recording, whilst Harry has been victim of a crime! We learn all about Joel, McFly’s biggest superfan as the band kicked off their first show of the Summer in Swansea, and they also talk about new the jaw-dropping Disney+ documentary Flintoff. It delves into Flintoff's life, including his cricketing career, his car crash while filming "Top Gear" in 2022, and his recovery and return to the sport. You don’t want to miss this episode!

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Timecodes:

00:26 - Alex’s nightmare commute

01:41 - Harry’s been scammed!

05:05 - McFly are BACK!

05:54 - McFly’s Heartwarming encounter with a fan!

11:44 - Freddie Flintoff Documentary 

Reccomendations:

TV & Films

Landman (Paramount +)

Flintoff (Disney+)

Full Metal Jacket (Netflix)

Veep (HBO)

Podcasts & Books

The Inns and Outs with Jojo Barr and Pollyanna Wilkinson

Binge! is a Viral Tribe Entertainment Production

Exec Producers: James Carpenter & Jon O'Donnell

Production Co-ordinator: Vic Amott

Editor: Alistair Nolan

Social Media: Oli Francis

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Harry & Alex are joined by pop icon, dancer and West End star Louise Redknapp! With her new album Confessions dropping on 23rd May, Louise opens up about why this is her most honest work yet. Louise also reveals the up’s and down’s of parenting two teenage boys, her surprising role in Dog Man, and what it’s really like recording voiceovers in front of a room full of top producers! She’s also team Harry when it comes to TV & Film recommendations, sharing the love for shows like Yellowstone and Game of Thrones (sorry Alex!). Also, Delete, Download, Devour returns with hilarious confessions, and a shocking debate over Wicked. 

Louise's new album Confessions is out 23rd May: https://louise.komi.io

Chapters:

04:50 – The Show Louise Can’t Stop Thinking About

09:15 – “Rejection Was a Redirection”: Louise on Setbacks

14:40 – The Audition That Almost Made Her Quit

20:10 – Eternal, Comebacks & Creative Identity

26:00 – Her Current Watch, Listen & Read List

32:30 – What Scares Her Now (And Why She Leans In)

37:45 – Louise’s Advice to Her 25-Year-Old Self

42:00 – Quickfire Recs: What Louise’s Loving This Week

Recommendations:

TV

Films

Podcast

Books

Binge! is a Viral Tribe Entertainment Production

Exec Producers: James Carpenter & Jon O'Donnell

Production Co-ordinator: Vic Amott

Editor: Alistair Nolan

Social Media: Oli Francis

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This week on Binge! Alex and Harry have A LOT to catch up on. From the chaos of chicks and kittens in Alex’s house, to Harry’s wild idea of running the Dublin Marathon on the same day as a gig with Busted gig. Plus, find out what Harry's Netflix algorithm surprised him with, only for him to click off after 5 minutes!

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Chapters

0:01 – Alex's Easter turns into a full-blown farm

6:29 – Why Harry might run a marathon before a gig – and what Izzy thinks of that idea.

9:23 – When Harry accidentally pointed at the wrong name at the London Marathon.

11:16 – Harry’s dodgy Netflix recommendation that went very wrong.

14:43 – Great TV Picks: The Studio and a serious new drama Alex loved.

18:41 – Why Alex started watching Conclave after the real Pope’s passing.

21:09 – Ralph Fiennes Appreciation Section

23:04 – Minecraft Movie Reactions

24:26 – The Salt Path: Alex's most anticipated book-to-film adaptation – could this be the rare one that works?

31:52 – Listener recommendations include Love, Please Like Me, Alma's Not Normal, and the genius TV Time app.

Recommendations:

TV Shows 

 Films 

 Books

Binge! is a Viral Tribe Entertainment Production

Exec Producers: James Carpenter & Jon O'Donnell

Production Co-ordinator: Vic Amott

Editor: Alistair Nolan

Social Media: Oli Francis

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This week on Binge, Harry and Alex are joined by stand-up comedian and star of Last One Laughing, Harriet Kemsley.

Harriet shares behind-the-scenes stories from surviving Richard Ayoade’s mind games to the surprise celebrity moments that almost broke her! Plus, Harry leads the Great Pillow Debate, find out the unexpected film that turned Harriet vegan, and we play a new game – Download, Delete or Devour – that gets very heated! Oh, and we learn why goats faint!

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Chapters:

0:00 – Pillow Setup Confessions

5:00 – Harriet Kemsley on Last One Laughing

18:00 – Flight Plans, Plane Tips & What to Watch On A Flight

26:00 – Harriet’s Favourite Podcasts

41:00 – The Goat That Changed Everything (And Harriet’s Vegan Revelation)

Recommendations:

Films

 TV Shows

Books

 Podcasts

Binge! is a Viral Tribe Entertainment Production

Exec Producers: James Carpenter & Jon O'Donnell

Production Co-ordinator: Vic Amott

Editor: Alistair Nolan

Social Media: Oli Francis

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Alex and Harry are back after the Easter break! Harry reveals all from his "relaxing" family holiday to Tenerife, whilst Alex shares details on her Italian escape to the Dolomites! They also reveal the winners of the “I Need a CRISPi” competition, with three incredible stories highly deserving of the win! Listen now to find out if YOU have won!

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Timecodes:

00:20 - Harry's hilarious holiday!

05:44 - CRISPi competition - Find out if YOU won!

09:39 - White Lotus - Binge or Bin?!

10:07 - Devil in the Family - jaw dropping!

11:54 - The Studio - Harry's current top pick

Recommendations:

Film & TV:

Books:

Binge! is a Viral Tribe Entertainment Production

Exec Producer: James Carpenter

Production Co-ordinator: Vic Amott

Videographer & Video Editor: Alistair Nolan

Social Media: Oli Francis

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Harry & Alex are joined by classically trained violinist, author, and Harry’s wife Izzy Judd! She shares all the secrets about what Harry’s really like at home, what she’s binging when she gets a minute to herself, and also tells us all about her new podcast, Let’s Talk Neurodivergent Kids. Plus, if that's not enough... Harry attempts a Winnie the Pooh impression!

Izzy's new podcast Let’s Talk Neurodivergent Kids launches Monday April 28th. You can follow on Apple Podcasts and Spotify

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We’ve teamed up with Ninja and their brand new Ninja CRISPi – the 4-in-1 glass air fryer that lets you prep, cook, store, and clean with zero faff. It’s changed how we cook!

Timecodes:

00:53 - Win a brand new Ninja CRISPi!

03:25 — Love at First Sight - how Izzy & Harry met

08:16 — Izzy’s new podcast

25:01 — Harry & Izzy’s viewing setup

30:41 - Harry’s Best (and Worst) Impressions

Recommendations:

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Production Co-ordinator: Vic Amott

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Alex and Harry are back with more of your recommendations and questions! This week, we’re talking about the shows you just can’t finish, from ‘Friends’ to ‘Schitts Creek’. You love them, you’ve binged them, but for some reason… you just can’t bring yourself to watch the final episode. 

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We’ve got our hands on the brand-new Ninja CRISPi 4-in-1 Portable Glass Air Fryer, and now you can too! Say goodbye to soggy leftovers and hello to perfectly crispy meals in minutes. Want to win your own?

All you need to do is send us your best, ‘I need a CRISPi’ story, and Harry and Alex along with the Ninja CRISPi crew, will pick the most compelling tales.

To enter, email [email protected] with “CRISPi” in the subject line and tell us why you need a Ninja CRISPi in your life. One entry per person. Open to UK residents aged 18+. Entries close at 11:59pm BST on 21st April 2025. Winners will be chosen by the Binge! team and Ninja CRISPi representatives based on creativity and relevance, and notified via email within 30 days of the competition. No cash alternative. Giveaway not affiliated with Apple, Spotify, or any podcast platform. By entering, you consent to your entry being read on the podcast and your data being used solely for the purposes of administering this competition.

Winner announced Thursday 24th April.

Timecodes:

00:17 – Win a Ninja CRISPi!

01:08 – TV You LOVE (But Won’t Finish)

01:40 – “I’ve Never Seen the Last Episode of Friends”

02:57 – Schitt’s Creek Confession

Recommendations:

Binge! is a Viral Tribe Entertainment Production

Exec Producers: James Carpenter & Jon O'Donnell

Production Co-ordinator: Vic Amott

Videographer & Video Editor: Alistair Nolan

Social Media: Oli Francis

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Alex & Harry are joined by Layton Williams, recent Olivier-award winner for Best Supporting Actor in the Musical ‘Titanique’. From dodging second screens to declaring his love for the Pussycat Dolls, Layton tells us what he’s watching, reading, and rejecting. Also, Harry and Alex start the show with a game, ‘Binge or Bin’. They must decided on the spot if a Film or TV show is worth watching just by hearing a description!

Catch Layton in the West End on ‘Titanique’ until 6th June

(At the time of recording this episode, Layton was an Olivier-award nominee)

Watch the hilarious trailer reactions on the Binge! Youtube channel!

Tell us what you've been watching, listening to, or reading by emailing: [email protected] or leave us a voice note – we love hearing from you! 07418 627194

We’ve got our hands on the brand-new Ninja CRISPi 4-in-1 Portable Glass Air Fryer, and now you can too! Say goodbye to soggy leftovers and hello to perfectly crispy meals in minutes. Want to win your own? All you need to do is send us your best, ‘I need a CRISPi’ story, and Harry and Alex along with the Ninja CRISPi crew, will pick the most compelling tales.

To enter, email [email protected] with “CRISPi” in the subject line and tell us why you need a Ninja CRISPi in your life. One entry per person. Open to UK residents aged 18+. Entries close at 11:59pm BST on 21st April 2025. Winners will be chosen by the Binge! team and Ninja CRISPi representatives based on creativity and relevance, and notified via email within 30 days of the competition. No cash alternative. Giveaway not affiliated with Apple, Spotify, or any podcast platform. By entering, you consent to your entry being read on the podcast and your data being used solely for the purposes of administering this competition.

Winner announced Thursday 24th April.

Timecodes:

00:37 - Win a brand new Ninja CRISPi!

00:53 - Entry Details

01:16 - Binge or Bin!

05:19 - Guest Layton Williams

06:16 - Olivier Nomination

06:53 - Titanique comedy musical

Recommendations:

Binge! is a Viral Tribe Entertainment Production

Exec Producers: James Carpenter & Jon O'Donnell

Production Co-ordinator: Vic Amott

Videographer & Video Editor: Alistair Nolan

Social Media: Oli Francis

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Alex and Harry are back with more of your questions and recommendations! Find out how you can win a brand new Ninja 'CRISPi', and what food pairings go well with your favourite shows! From Binge-worthy suggestions: 'Bridget Jones' and 'Drive to Survive' to your bin-worthy recommendations.

Tell us what you've been watching, listening to, or reading by emailing: [email protected] or leave us a voice note – we love hearing from you! 07418 627194

We’ve got our hands on the brand-new Ninja CRISPi 4-in-1 Portable Glass Air Fryer, and now you can too! Say goodbye to soggy leftovers and hello to perfectly crispy meals in minutes. Want to win your own? All you need to do is send us your best, ‘I need a CRISPi’ story, and Harry and Alex along with the Ninja CRISPi crew, will pick the most compelling tales.

To enter, email [email protected] with “CRISPi” in the subject line and tell us why you need a Ninja CRISPi in your life. One entry per person. Open to UK residents aged 18+. Entries close at 11:59pm BST on 21st April 2025. Winners will be chosen by the Binge! team and Ninja CRISPi representatives based on creativity and relevance, and notified via email within 30 days of the competition. No cash alternative. Giveaway not affiliated with Apple, Spotify, or any podcast platform. By entering, you consent to your entry being read on the podcast and your data being used solely for the purposes of administering this competition.

Winner announced Thursday 24th April.

Timecodes:

00:17 - Win a brand new Ninja CRISPi!

00:29 - Entry Details

01:05 - CRISPi & TV Show Food Pairings

03:45 - Your recommendations & questions

Recommendations:

Binge! is a Viral Tribe Entertainment Production

Exec Producers: James Carpenter & Jon O'Donnell

Production Co-ordinator: Vic Amott

Video Editor: Alistair Nolan

Social Media: Oli Francis

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Harry & Alex are joined by Robert Thorogood, Sunday Times Bestselling novelist and creator of 'Death in Paradise' and ’The Marlow Murder Club’. He shares the real story that helped bring Death in Paradise to our screens, and his awkward encounter with fellow author Richard Osman. 

Don’t forget to send in your recommendations to: [email protected] or leave us a voice note – we love hearing from you! 07418 627194

We’ve got our hands on the brand-new Ninja Crispi 4-in-1 Portable Glass Air Fryer, and now you can too! Say goodbye to soggy leftovers and hello to perfectly crispy meals in minutes. Want to win your own? All you need to do is send us your best, ‘I need a Crispi’ story, and Harry and Alex along with the Ninja Crispi crew, will pick the most compelling tales. To enter, email [email protected] with “CRISPi” in the subject line and tell us why you need a Ninja CRISPi in your life. One entry per person. Open to UK residents aged 18+. Entries close at 11:59pm BST on 21st April 2025. Winners will be chosen by the Binge! team and Ninja CRISPi representatives based on creativity and relevance, and notified via email within 30 days of the competition. No cash alternative. Giveaway not affiliated with Apple, Spotify, or any podcast platform. By entering, you consent to your entry being read on the podcast and your data being used solely for the purposes of administering this competition.

Timecodes

00:50 - Win a Ninja Crispi!

02:02 - Competition Details

06:06 - Why is Death in Paradise such a hit?

07:19 - Robert went from nothing to a HIT show!

09:40 - The true story behind the show

19:55 - Awkward Richard Osman encounter!

Email deadline April 21st.

TV Shows

Death in Paradise (BBC One)

The Marlow Murder Club (UKTV Drama)

Jonathan Creek (BBC iPlayer)

Hustle (BBC iPlayer)

Life on Mars (BBC iPlayer)

Ballykissangel (BritBox)

Wild at Heart (ITVX)

Hacks (on HBO Max)

Brothers and Sisters (on You and Drama)

Films

Edge of Tomorrow (Amazon Prime Video)

Looper  Amazon Prime Video)

Podcasts

You're Wrong About ADHD 

Martini Shots 

Books

Life After Life by Kate Atkinson 

Jackson Brodie series by Kate Atkinson

Binge! is a Viral Tribe Entertainment Production

Exec Producers: James Carpenter & Jon O'Donnell

Production Co-ordinator: Vic Amott

Video Editor: Alistair Nolan

Social Media: Oli Francis

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