Screenshot Podcast
Ellen E Jones and Mark Kermode guide us through the expanding universe of the moving image revealing fascinating links and hidden gems from cinema and TV to streaming and beyond.
Episodes to download
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Stephen King
Friday
Ellen and Mark look at King adaptations, from The Shawshank Redemption to The Shining.
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Courtroom Drama
Fri 2 Jan 2026
Ellen E Jones and Mark Kermode explore the tricks and tropes of trials in film and TV.
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Jane Austen
Boxing Day 2025
Ellen E Jones and Mark Kermode explore Austen adaptations past and present.
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Melodrama
Fri 7 Nov 2025
Ellen and Mark celebrate a once-popular genre of cinema that lives on in unexpected ways.
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Frankenstein
Fri 31 Oct 2025
Ellen E Jones and Mark Kermode explore the enduring appeal of Frankenstein.
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The Naked Civil Servant
Fri 24 Oct 2025
Mark and Ellen celebrate 50 years of the groundbreaking TV drama The Naked Civil Servant.
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Translation
Fri 17 Oct 2025
Ellen and Mark read between the lines, and find out what can get lost in translation.
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Painters and Painting
Fri 3 Oct 2025
Ellen E Jones and Mark Kermode look at the long relationship between cinema and painting.
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Yuppies
Fri 26 Sep 2025
As American Psycho turns 25, Ellen and Mark investigate the world of yuppies on screen.
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Twin Peaks
Fri 8 Aug 2025
Ellen E Jones and Mark Kermode explore David Lynch and Mark Frost's cult classic TV show.
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Remakes
Fri 25 Jul 2025
Ellen and Mark delve into remakes and reboots from Breathless to Alien: Earth.
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Scotland
Fri 18 Jul 2025
Ellen E Jones and Mark Kermode look for the real Scotland on screen as Braveheart turns 30
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In the Mood for Love
Fri 11 Jul 2025
Ellen and Mark celebrate 25 years of director Wong Kar Wai's acclaimed romantic drama.
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Music Festivals
Fri 4 Jul 2025
Ellen and Mark look at festival films, from Woodstock to Summer of Soul.
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Summer Blockbusters
Fri 16 May 2025
As Jaws turns 50, Ellen E Jones and Mark Kermode explore the summer blockbuster.
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Immigrant Epics
Fri 9 May 2025
Ellen E Jones and Mark Kermode explore the world of immigrant epics on screen.
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Sex Work
Fri 2 May 2025
Ellen and Mark delve into the long and thorny relationship between cinema and sex work.
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Studio Ghibli
Fri 25 Apr 2025
Ellen E Jones and Mark Kermode celebrate 40 years of Japanese animators, Studio Ghibli.
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Hotels
Fri 18 Apr 2025
Ellen and Mark check out some of cinema and TV's finest - and seediest - hotels.
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Doppelgangers
Fri 11 Apr 2025
Ellen E Jones and Mark Kermode explore the world of doppelgangers on screen.
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Weddings
Fri 14 Feb 2025
Ellen and Mark celebrate marriage ceremonies on screen, from Muriel's Wedding to MAFS.
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Video Shops
Fri 7 Feb 2025
Ellen E Jones and Mark Kermode explore the world of video shops on screen.
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Mike Leigh
Fri 24 Jan 2025
Ellen and Mark explore the visionary world of the veteran British filmmaker.
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Time Travel
Fri 17 Jan 2025
Ellen and Mark take a quantum leap into the world of time travel and time loops on screen.
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Therapists
Fri 10 Jan 2025
Ellen E Jones and Mark Kermode explore how therapists have been portrayed on screen.
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Musicals
Fri 15 Nov 2024
As The Umbrellas of Cherbourg turns 60, Ellen E Jones and Mark Kermode celebrate musicals.
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Las Vegas
Fri 8 Nov 2024
Ellen E Jones and Mark Kermode explore Sin City on screen, from Ocean's Eleven to Anora.
Which films and TV inspired Netflix hits Bridgerton and Squid Game?
Screenshot explores the connections between today’s streaming hits.
Why did the erotic thriller run out of steam?
Ellen E Jones and Mark Kermode explore cinema's steamiest genre.
How did method acting become so extreme?
A historical timeline of the sometimes bizarre technique.
Why going to the cinema is good for you
Going to the movies isn’t just for fun – it benefits your mind, body and soul. Here’s why
