
Where I Am Today
Join Benjamin Black as he talks to his creative colleagues from TV, Film & Theatre, about how they got to where they are today.
Episodes
12 episodes
Ep 11: Ruth Madeley
In this episode, I’m joined by BAFTA nominated actor, and Doctor Who regular, Ruth Madeley.We talk about how Ruth accidentally got into acting, getting a BAFTA nomination for a Jack Thorne drama, Russell T Davies’s Years And Years, Disa...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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1:01:39

Ep 10: Paul Kasey
In this episode, I’m joined by the movement and creature performer and choreographer of Doctor Who and Star Wars, Paul Kasey.We talk about what it’s like to work with all the Doctors in the Whoniverse, what it’s really like to be an Ood...
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Season 1
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50:04

Ep 9: Taj Atwal
In this episode, I’m joined by two time BAFTA nominated Hullraisers actor, Taj Atwal.We talk about BBC’s Daddy Issues, “cringe” jobs, having an accent at drama school, her love for Kathy Burke and getting to work Kay Mellor and with Sal...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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43:08

Ep 8: David Fynn
In this episode, I’m joined by the actor recently known for his role as ‘Derek’ in BBC comedy Daddy Issues, David Fynn.We talk about the panic of getting an agent after drama school, working with actors you admire, being a TROLL and how...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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54:18

Ep 7: Elliot Hegarty
In this episode, I’m joined by the director of Jilly Cooper's hit Disney Plus series Rivals, Elliot Hegarty.We talk about how Elliot went from runner and clapper loader to attending film school in New York City. He then Directed comedie...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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1:03:27

Ep 6: Simon Callow
In this episode, I'm joined by the British classic actor of stage and screen, Simon Callow.We talk about how Simon went from writing a letter to Sir Lawrence Olivier and getting a job at the National Theatre box office. Becoming one of ...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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39:33

Ep 5: Olivia Williams
In this episode, I'm joined by 90’s Hollywood actor and star of the upcoming HBO Max Dune: Prophecy series, Olivia Williams.We talk about how Olivia was inspired by Judi Dench and how she went on to star in The Sixth Sense with Bruce Wi...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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59:54

Ep 4: Rhys Ifans
In this episode, I'm joined by the Welsh actor currently starring in HBO’s House Of The Dragon, Rhys Ifans.We talk about Glastonbury, falling for the magic of theatre in Wales, Notting Hill, Harry Potter and the upcoming killer squirrel...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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1:06:05

Ep 3: Andrew Chaplin
In this episode, I'm joined by the director of BAFTA-winning Alma's Not Normal, Andrew Chaplin.We talk about how Andrew tackles directing a show, how he was stuck in the middle of Big Brother's biggest scandal, and his upcoming The Full...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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37:50

Ep 2: Claire Wilson
In this episode, I'm joined by previous Eastenders costume designer, Claire Wilson.We talk about how Claire designs a character, the iconic Eastenders Live episodes, and her fond memories of working with Caroline Aherne & Barbra Win...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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38:14
