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Singer/songwriter Rick Witter found fame in the mid nineties as the frontman of the soft rock band Shed 7. Formed in York in 1990 Shed 7 originally comprised of Witter on vocals, Joe Johnson on keyboard and guitar, bassist Tom Gladwin and Alan Leach on drums. Their debut album Change Giver was released in September 1994 in the midst of the beginnings of Britpop and was the perfect soundtrack to a changing Britain. Yet it was Shed 7’s follow up album A Maximum High which would cement their status as indie icons with timeless hits including Standby. This was followed by the 1998 album Let It Ride featuring the timeless track She Left Me On a Friday. I caught up with the evergreen rocker on the set of Shed 7’s performance at the Isle of Wight Festival to talk; eras, gold and his recollections of a life in music. Ladies and gentlemen Mr Rick Witter 

Award winning singer/songwriter Anastacia reflects on her glittering career in music.

Local media is at the very epicentre of the IOW Festival. Here we sit down with the IOW County Press editor Lori Little and the voice of the Vectis Radio breakfast show Kieren Thomson to examine the local effect it has on the community of the Isle of Wight.

Writer, Broadcaster and distinguishable voice of Virgin Radio Ben Jones reflects on his love affair with the original content creator.

Singer/Songwriter Nathan Evans reflects on a rollercoaster of a 2026.

In the build up to this year's Isle Of Wight Festival, We catch up with organiser John Giddings for an exclusive preview of this year's line up.

In this exclusive interview, Singer/songwriter Will Young takes us on a journey through his career from the elation of winning Pop Idol in 2002 to his successful transition to an independent artist.

In a special exclusive addition, legendary star of stage and screen Sir Derek Jacobi takes us on a whistlestop tour of his glittering career in the arts.

Writer, Author and Media Personality reflects on her varied career in political life.

For over three decades, writer and broadcaster Ross King has been in Hollywood reporting on the biggest showbiz stories and talking to the worlds biggest stars. In this exclusive interview we go behind the scenes of the Hollywood sign and red carpets to get the inside scoop into the worlds biggest stars.

Writer, Journalist and one of Britain's leading film critics' James King reflects on his 30 year career in entertainment. We get the insight behind what goes into a film junket and in 2026 what is the power of cinema.

Writer, broadcaster and radio producer Matthew Bannister came to public attention in 1993 when director general John Birt appointed him as Controller of Radio 1. Then into its third decade on air, the network still maintained much of its original style with presenters such as Dave Lee-Travis and Simon Bates all approaching middle age who weren’t in keeping with its original 13 to 25 demographic. A graduate of Law, Bannister began his career as a reporter at Radio Nottingham before moving to Capital. He joined Radio 1 in 1983 as a presenter on Newsbeat before joining GLR which burst onto the airwaves with fresh young talent including Chris Evans, Chris Morris and a post NME Danny Baker. Such enthusiasm he took to Radio 1 and even recruited Evans alongside new voices including Jo Whiley, Steve Lamacq and Zoe Ball. This was the era of Britpop and boys with guitars aptly fitted the new sound of Radio 1. More recently, Bannister has spearheaded the popular podcast Folk On Foot first broadcast in 2018.  I caught up with one of the visionary figures in British broadcasting to talk: radio, eras and his recollections on a glittering career in entertainment. Ladies and gentlemen Matthew Bannister 

One of the most beloved radio personalities in Britain, writer, musician, and broadcaster, Mark Radcliffe, reflects on a glittering career on the airwaves.

In a special bank holiday episode, we chart the rise and fall of the British children's television promoter through the eyes of some of it's biggest stars, from Pat Sharp to David Griffiths, via Johnny Ball and Maggie Philbin.

The 25th January 2022 shall forever mark a dark day for British comedy as the legendary writer and comedian Barry Cryer passed away at the age of 86. Making his professional debut at Vivian Van Damn’s infamous Windmill Theatre alongside future comedy legends including Spike Milligan, Harry Seconbe, Tommy Cooper and Bob Monkhouse to name just a few, Cryer cultivated a relentless passion for comedy. Yet an eczema flare up encouraged him to become a writer and the drag sensation Danny La Rue offered him an opportunity to flex his skills. In 1966 a chance meeting with David Frost would result in Barry collaborating on a new revue style show that united a certain Ronnie Barker with Ronnie Corbett for The Frost Report which in turn spawned the heavyweight Two Ronnies. Yet on radio, Cryer became a regular on the comedy panel show I’m Sorry I Haven’t a Clue alongside Tim Brooke-Taylor and Humphrey Lyttleton which brought him cult following for almost fifty years. I caught up with the writer and comedy historian Louis Barfe to celebrate the life and legacy of one of the most important figures in the history of British comedy. Ladies and gentlemen, let’s remember the legend that was Barry Cryer.

To mark five years since his passing, a whole host of stars including; Michael Palin, Miriam Margolyes, Gyles Brandreth and Marcus Brigstocke celebrate the life and work of the legend that is, Barry Cryer.

Ahead of the last of the quarter finals of this years Gladiators, I catch up with the reigning male champion and team GB gymnast Joe Fishburn for an intimate conversation about the power of strength.

I caught up with the writer and author of the award winning Astrosaurs series, Steve Cole, at the Isle Of Wight Story Festival, to talk books and comedy.

Writer, actor and comedian Jack Carroll burst onto the entertainment scene in 2014 when he was crowned runner up on the seventh series of ITV’s heavyweight Britain’s Got Talent. Under the wing of David Walliams, Carroll made his sitcom debut alongside Walliams and Catherine Tate in the BBC comedy Big School before starring in the fourth series of Sky 1’s Trollied alongside Jane Horrocks and Mark Addy. I caught up with one of the most exciting acts on the circuit to talk: laughter, heroes and his hopes for the future. Ladies and gentlemen; Mr Jack Carroll.

The 31st December 2024 proved a dark day for the world of broadcasting as news broke of the sad passing of the legendary writer, DJ and broadcaster Johnnie Walker at the age of 79. The rock by his side for over 20 years was his beloved wife Tiggy who he married in 2002. Former commercials producer, Tiggy Walker became entwined to one of the most beloved broadcasters in Britain and was there through every stage of his battle with cancer. Following the release of Both Sides Now:  Laughter, Grief and Everything in Between, I caught up with the author to talk: legends, broadcasting and memories of a radio icon. Ladies and gentlemen Tiggy Walker.

It was Christmas 2018 and Beyond The Title’s Christmas special for that year was the beloved star of stage and screen Larry Lamb who was then fresh from the final series of New Tricks. At that point we had no idea that there would be two more episodes of the beloved Gavin and Stacey which climaxed in a 90 minute feature length special on Christmas Day 2024. Beyond sitcom endings, in April 2025 Larry released his debut novel All Wrapped Up surrounding a first assistant director trying to finish his debut film on a Caribbean island. I caught up with a true Beyond The Title favourite to talk literature, endings and more recollections from his glittering career in entertainment. Ladies and gentlemen, let’s welcome back Larry Lamb

Beloved writer and comedian Harry Hill swapped a career in medicine for comedy in 1992 when he won the prestigious Perrier award at the Edinburgh Fringe. Just a year later Hill landed his own Radio 4 sketch series Harry Hill’s Fruit Corner which featured guest stars including the legendary Ronnie Corbett and spawned a BBC2 spin off series Harry Hill’s Fruit Fancies. Yet a move to Channel Four in 1997 for his self titled sketch show would set the foundation for the rest of his career as he offered platforms to TV newcomer Al Murray and cult hero Burt Kwock. In October 2001 Hill moved to ITV to front the show that arguably defined his career. Harry Hill’s TV Burp took an irreverent and frequently bizarre glimpse at that week’s television output and found the funny in the most extraordinary TV moments. While at ITV Harry lent his voice to the home video public access show You’ve Been Framed until 2022. More recently, Harry returned to Channel Four as the face of Junior Bake Off and has written two stage plays. I caught up with one of the most original characters in British comedy to talk; heroes, burps and his recollections on his life in comedy. Ladies and gentlemen Harry Hill.

Writer, comedian, and actress Helen Lederer reflects on her extraordinary life in entertainment, in combination with her long awaited autobiography, "Not That I'm Bitter".

Writer, journalist and broadcaster Nick Higham joined the BBC in 1978 as its first media correspondent a year before the Conservative landslide victory led by Margaret Thatcher. In 1993 his role expanded to Arts editor as he presided over the ever-changing entertainment landscape for an unprecedented quarter of a century. Leaving the BBC in 2018, Higham returned to his first love: British history, penning a repertoire of works on British history. His new book Mavericks: Oil, Revolution and The Battle of World War One charts the journey of a group of British diplomats making their way across the Caspian Sea. I caught up with the cultural commentator at the Isle of Wight Literary Festival to talk: culture, history and his recollections on a glittering career in British broadcasting. Ladies and gentlemen; Mr Nick Higham

Writer, producer and TV executive Charlie Parsons began his entertainment career  at London Weekend Television, contributing to the youth current affairs show Network 7. In 1990, whilst at Channel Four, Parsons created the format for a new late night chat show which embraced and showcased the very best in music. Presented by radio personality Terry Christian, The Word quickly developed a cult following and became responsible for the TV debut of Oasis. Yet in 1992, together with Bob Geldof and their production company Planet 24, Parsons would revolutionise morning television when he created the Channel Four extravaganza The Big Breakfast which ran for almost a decade with a plethora of presenters including Chris Evan’s, Gaby Roslin, Johnny Vaughan and Denise Van Outen. After The Big Breakfast, Parsons spearheaded the Survivor series which has since become a worldwide television franchise. I caught up with one of the most influential and original television executives ever to grace the medium to talk; eras, mornings and his recollections on a glittering career behind the camera. Ladies and gentlemen Mr Charlie Parsons.

Writer, director, producer and composer Charles Garland began his entertainment career as a trained ballet dancer before joining the BBC in 1986, After assisting the legendary Jonathan Miller with the television adaptation of his play Cosi Fan Tutte, Charles climbed the ranks of BBC Light Entertainment working on sitcoms such as Perry and Croft’s Hi-De-Hi before contributing on You Rang M’Lord and Allo Allo. After climbing the ranks on Paul Daniels’ game show Every Second Counts, in 1995 Charles secured a producer role on David Croft’s last TV sitcom Oh Doctor Beeching starring Paul Shane, Su Pollard and Jeffrey Holland. I caught up with one of the longest serving producers in British television to talk: legends, laughs and his recollections on a truly glittering career in entertainment. Ladies and gentlemen Mr Charles Garland...

Our Producer series gets underway and there was only one way we could begin, with friend of the show: the writer, producer and force of nature Paul Jackson. From the Two Ronnies to Blind Date via Comic Relief, Paul has been instrumental to some of the most iconic moments of British television.

The veteran writer and journalist John Suchet reflects on his fascinating career in public service broadcasting.

Singer, songwriter, and bookseller Paul Armfield reflects on his fascinating career in the arts ahead of this years IOW Literary Festival.

For the climax of this year's comedy season, we welcomed back impressionist, actress, and entertainer Jess Robinson, to celebrate all things comedy and life on the road with Your Song.

Episode 2 of our annual Comedy Season features evergreen writer and comedian Jo Caulfield, who went from the Rockabilly circuit of the 1980s to becoming one of the most influential comedians of her generation.

To launch our annual comedy season, we welcome back a favourite of the podcast Miles Jupp to celebrate his recent live tour and explore the dark side of comedy.

Throughout the 90s, writer and broadcaster Emma Forbes was one of the most beloved faces on television. Hear her reflect on her life and career in this exclusive interview.

In a special edition of the podcast, One quarter of McFly and presenter/broadcaster Harry Judd reflects on his unprecedented career and reveals what its really like being in a successful boyband.

Episode four of our Oasis season centres on the influence of Alan McGee and Creation Records on the early career of Oasis as we welcome back Emma B to reflect on her time at one of the most influential record labels in the world followed by my own recollections on the Oasis reunion perfectly delivered by the actor Craig Kelly.

In a special edition of Beyond the Title we went live as part of the Ventnor Fringe with the legendary writer, comedian, and entertainer Johnny Ball.

Writer and musician John Robb reflects on his career in music and shares his opinions on the highly anticipated Oasis reunion.

Episode 2 of our Oasis series. Featuring writer and journalist David Quantick who left the NME at the start of Britpop and has followed the Gallagher narrative ever since. He is joined by the writer and music journalist Sean Hannam who first saw Oasis in 1994 and has written a formidable repertoire of work surrounding Britpop.

Ahead of their long awaited reunion, we spoke to Sean Keaveny and Matt Everitt about their memories of the Gallagher brothers and the legacy of Oasis.

Beyond the Title was granted exclusive backstage access to this years IOW Festival. Featuring interviews with festival director John Giddings, IOW County Press editor Lori Little and many more...

We welcome back the master of all things audio to talk music, legends and his recollections on a fascinating career in music. Ladies and gentlemen Mr Neil Brand.

I caught up with the master of all things audio to talk music, legends and his recollections on a fascinating career in music. Ladies and gentlemen Mr Neil Brand.

Former Saracens and England flanker Maggie Alphonsi grew up in the borough of Lewisham to a single parent family. A club foot was something which she would overcome in her pursuit of success. In her career, Maggie was named the Sunday Times Sports Woman of the Year, was a Six Nations Grand Slam Winner six times, and was the first woman to win the Rugby Union Writers Club Player of the Year. In the 2012 birthday honours, she was awarded an MBE for her Services to Rugby and now has become a regular pundit on ITV’s coverage of the Six Nations and World Cup. I caught up with one of the most influential figures in the sport to talk; equality, communities and her recollections on a lifetime in rugby. Ladies and gentlemen; Maggie Alphonsi

One of the most recognisable and respected faces on British television, former Leicester, Tottenham and Everton striker Gary Lineker has been the BBC’s main football anchor for over a quarter of a century. I caught up with this bonafide British sporting legend to talk heroes, coverage and his recollections on an unprecedented career in broadcasting. Ladies and gentleman Mr Gary Lineker.

Released on the 3rd May exclusively at the Indie Author’s book fair in Huntingdon, Beyond The Title: The Pop Culture Handbook is the latest collection of insights from Josh Barry about this podcast in lockdown. I’m the writer and broadcaster Sarah Greene with a career spanning half a century in entertainment but also I’m among just a handful of people who can say they’re a regular guest on Josh’s podcast Beyond The Title. Additionally, I’ve provided the foreword for the new book The Pop Culture Handbook and therefore I’m the perfect candidate to turn the tables on Josh in celebration of the book’s publication. So ladies and gentlemen Josh Barry.

In a special bonus episode, Beyond The Title brings you backstage interviews from this year’s annual Talking Pictures Festival of Film with Talking Pictures CEO Noel Cronin and actress and entertainer Caroline Munro.

Legendary mime artist and actor Dan Richter reflects on his glittering career in entertainment and reveals insights into his close relationships with John Lennon and Yoko Ono in this exclusive episode from his home in America.

From Upstairs Downstairs to Downton Abbey, we got an insight into the workings of TV drama from a true master of the art: Simon Williams who gained a reputation for portraying upper class gentry. With a splattering of anecdotes, Simon shares his recollections from his fifty years in entertainment exclusively on Beyond The Title.

Remembering the magic of Lloyd and Croft’s Allo Allo with German officer Lieutenant Hubert Gruber aka: star of stage and screen Guy Siner reflects on a fascinating career in TV comedy.

This week we welcome the multi talented Ortis Deley to hear about his thoughts on his fascinating career in entertainment.