Smart TV Podcast with Alison Hammond

Adam Kay, the Bafta-winning brain behind This is Going to Hurt shares his perfect night of TV. Hetalks about the importance of writers, representation and terrible bakers. Adam also takes on Alisonin a game about the nation’s favourite TV Doctors.

The Queen of podcasting Elizabeth Day is here to prove she can’t fail with her perfect night of TV.From the real housewives of NYC, to the trading floors of Industry to the racetracks of Formula Oneshe’s bringing a triple-dose of must-watch drama.

Star of Peaky Blinders and more, Emmett Scanlan shares the secrets behind making a good sex scene,his belief in love at first sight, and the television that inspired him to become an actor.Warning: this ep contains an obscene amount of flirting!

Olivia Attwood, the podcaster and breakout Love Island star joins Alison to discuss her perfect nightof TV. She reveals how Homeland has infiltrated her dreams, who’s the best friend in Friends andhow she’d cope in a real-life Schitt’s Creek.

Actress and comedian Aisling Bea takes a break from Hollywood and motherhood to chat TVwith Alison. They discuss Normal People, wealthy people and Zombie people. Also doesAlison still hold a grudge after the ‘Bake Off Shoulder Shimmy Incident’?

Presenting legend Clare Balding talks about why she’d make a terrible spy, why she can never doStrictly, and why farts in jars make terrible gifts. Will her choices convince Alison to stay round hersfor a perfect night in front of the telly?

Rob Delaney, the star of Catastrophe, Bad Monkey and the Deadpool franchise plans his perfect nightof TV with Alison Hammond. Along the way they discuss family sitcoms, cop shows and footscrotums. But is it enough to make Alison stay?

The Last Leg’s Alex Brooker shares a perfect night in front of the telly for Alison Hammond but endsup sharing much more: including how he lost his virginity, why he shouldn’t be trusted with a gun inhis hands and a vendetta he has against popcorn.

Star of TV and film Richard Armitage is here to pitch a perfect night of telly. Along the way he andAlison reveal some surprising truths to one another, chat living forever in a smart speaker and comeup with an exciting new thriller for Netflix.

Judi Love, the stand-up comedian and loose woman plans for Alison not only a perfect night of telly,but also an audacious Bridgerton-themed birthday party. Lady Love is bringing TV picks, hilarious footstories, and a no-nonsense guide to love.

Gyles Brandreth brings his wit and amazing stories to the pod, from twerking for Miley Cyrus in a liftto touring the red light district with Sir Cliff Richard. But does he have the picks to persuade Alison tojoin him for a perfect night of telly?

Dermot O’Leary is here to persuade Alison that he’s got a night of TV worth staying in for. Along theway they talk friendship, conflict and lollipops. Dermot opens up about their Big Brother days andAlison pushes their friendship to breaking point. 

Alison’s Smart TV rival Josh Widdicombe drops in to share his perfect night of TV. Along the way hereveals an unknown super power and Alison brings him down a peg by comparing him to a characterfrom Simpsons. The Hammond pulls no punches this week!

Ted Lasso star Nick Mohammed brings some genuine magic to the podcast as he plans his perfectnight of television for Alison. We hear about how his favourite shows inspired Nick to take up magic,shoot for the moon, and sabotage an investment bank.

Bafta-nominated actor Daniel Mays is here to pitch a perfect night of telly with Alison. From catchingAlison in the middle of a “personal moment” to dropping his foot in it with a fellow actor, thisepisode goes even more off the rails than usual!

Comedy legend Kathy Burke shares a perfect night in front of the telly with Alison. She discusses howBig Brother made her a better actor and the joy of swearing at policeman. And Alison shares thestory of an intimate encounter she had at a spa.

Strictly legend Oti Mabuse is here to share her perfect night of telly. Expect big reveals, includinghow her perfect wedding was almost ruined, how you can tell when Oti’s lying, and how she craves abit of darkness away from the dancefloor.

Joanne McNally, the comedian and co-host of My Therapist Ghosted Me brings a heavy dose of ‘90snostalgia to the podcast. She discusses inappropriate crushes on TV hosts, wearing offensive t-shirtsin church, and trying to do the splits in your 40s.

The one and only Prue Leith is on the pod talking sex parties, dictatorships and what goes on behindthe scenes of The Great British Bake Off. Will their friendship mean Alison has to say yes to herperfect night of telly?

Rob Beckett gives up the Smart TV hosting seat to tell Alison about his dream night in front of thetelly. Are hot tubs, football and celery enough to convince Alison to stay? Things get off to a rockystart when Rob is upstaged by a Hollywood legend.

Legendary actor Richard E. Grant reveals his obsession with reality TV, the lengths he’d go to get arole on Succession and offers Alison some free relationship advice. But will his chewing ban stopAlison saying yes to his perfect night of TV?

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