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Half the Picture

Half the Picture

Billy Barnell 53 episodes Nov 10, 2026

Half the Picture is hosted by Billy Barnell, who has relaxed and revealing conversations with filmmakers, actors, and artists. Each episode explores the guest's career path and the creative work behind their projects. Listeners hear candid stories, insights into the creative process, and detours into film and pop culture. Episodes can also be watched on the podcast's YouTube channel.

Episodes

Daniel Monks talks All Her Fault, Game of Thrones & challenging perceptions of disabled acting (4K)
Daniel Monks talks All Her Fault, Game of Thrones & challenging perceptions of disabled acting (4K) Nov 10, 2026 59:04 Half the Picture's guest this episode is Daniel Monks, the actor best known for his sterling work in projects such as All Her Fault, A Knight of The Seven Kingdoms, Pulse and Kaos amongst so many others. Daniel joined Billy on the pod' to chat about his time working on such popular projects as All Her Fault and A Knight of The Seven Kingdoms and how they represent some of his proudest work as an
Andrew Buchan talks Black Doves S2, Broadchurch memories & the importance of filling your life (4K)
Andrew Buchan talks Black Doves S2, Broadchurch memories & the importance of filling your life (4K) Nov 5, 2026 1:05:48 Half the Picture's guest this episode is Andrew Buchan, the actor best know for his stellar work on such popular shows as Black Doves, The Crown and Broadchurch amongst so many others. Andrew joined Billy on the pod' to chat about his experience making the latest series of Black Doves alongside Keira Knightley and how the series pushes their characters into even deeper and darker territory than t
Peter Capaldi talks Doctor Who's next chapter, his upcoming album & dinner with Robert De Niro (4K)
Peter Capaldi talks Doctor Who's next chapter, his upcoming album & dinner with Robert De Niro (4K) Oct 30, 2026 2:02:05 Half the Picture's returning guest this episode is none other than Peter Capaldi, the actor renowned for his iconic turns as The Doctor in 'Doctor Who', the endlessly quotable Malcolm Tucker in 'The Thick of It' and Danny Oldsen in Bill Forsyth's classic 'Local Hero' amongst so many other gems. Peter joined Billy on the pod' to reflect on his recent music tour earlier in the year which saw him pe
Rob Hardy talks shooting Clayface, Ex Machina & why cinematography shouldn't be noticed (4K)
Rob Hardy talks shooting Clayface, Ex Machina & why cinematography shouldn't be noticed (4K) Oct 23, 2026 1:05:17 Half the Picture's guest this episode is Rob Hardy BSC, the cinematographer best know for his brilliant work on movies as diverse as Clayface, Ex Machina, Supergirl, Mission: Impossible Fallout, Civil War and Annihilation amongst so many others. Rob joined Billy on the pod' to chat about his unique approach to cinematography and the craft, skills and philosophy he's developed over his decades in t
Mark Gatiss - Episode Extended Cut (4K)
Mark Gatiss - Episode Extended Cut (4K) Oct 16, 2026 1:43:41 Enjoy this extended cut of our chat with actor and writer Mark Gatiss featuring more of Mark's thoughts on the state of horror cinema today and the potential future "youthification" of popular music acts best seen in ABBA Voyage Mark joined Billy on the pod' to chat about the second series of 'Bookish', his explorations of the post-war British psyche through the show and his experience working wit
Phoebe Fox talks War, favourite pregnancy snacks & how to be happy at work as an actor (4K)
Phoebe Fox talks War, favourite pregnancy snacks & how to be happy at work as an actor (4K) Oct 9, 2026 40:40 Half the Picture's guest this episode is Phoebe Fox, the actor perhaps best known for starring as Serena in the slick and combustible new HBO legal drama War as well as her work as Marial in The Great, Eve in The Woman in Black: Angel of Death and Queen Anne in The Hollow Crown: The Wars of The Roses amongst so many others. Phoebe joined Billy on the pod' to chat about her experience making War a
Greg McHugh talks Fresh Meat, Gary: Tank Commander & why taste is so crucial to comedy (4K)
Greg McHugh talks Fresh Meat, Gary: Tank Commander & why taste is so crucial to comedy (4K) Oct 2, 2026 1:12:47 Half the Picture's guest this episode is Greg McHugh, the actor, writer and comedian responsible for bringing Howard to life in the beloved comedy 'Fresh Meat' as well as for writing and starring in the hit BAFTA winning show 'Gary: Tank Commander' and fronting the warm and wonderful 'Only Child' amongst so many others. Greg joined Billy on the pod' to chat about his memories of making Fresh Meat
Lara Pulver talks Mobland, Sherlock, and not feeling enough for the industry (4K)
Lara Pulver talks Mobland, Sherlock, and not feeling enough for the industry (4K) Oct 2, 2026 1:07:31 Half the Picture's guest this episode is Lara Pulver, currently starring as Bella Harrigan in the second season of Guy Ritchie's 'MobLand', now streaming on Paramount+. The Olivier-nominated actress is also well known for her unforgettable turn as Irene Adler in 'Sherlock', as well as her work on projects as diverse as 'Spooks', 'Maternal', 'The Split', 'Da Vinci's Demons' and 'Edge of Tomorrow',
Alan Moore talks Long London, Watchmen, The Simpsons & why he walked away from comics (4K)
Alan Moore talks Long London, Watchmen, The Simpsons & why he walked away from comics (4K) Sep 18, 2026 1:42:45 Half the Picture's guest this episode is none other than Alan Moore, the extraordinary writer responsible for some of the most original and daring fiction of the last few decades such as The Long London series, Jerusalem, Voice of the Fire, Watchmen, V for Vendetta, From Hell and Marvelman amongst so many other great works. Alan joined Billy on the pod' to chat about his process writing The Long
Steve Stamp talks People Just Do Nothing, Kurupt FM, Alan Partridge & making Ed Sheeran laugh (4K)
Steve Stamp talks People Just Do Nothing, Kurupt FM, Alan Partridge & making Ed Sheeran laugh (4K) Sep 13, 2026 1:08:47 Half the Picture's guest this episode is Steve Stamp, the acclaimed writer and actor responsible for scripting and performing as Steves in the cult comedy smash People Just Do Nothing as well as his brilliant work on projects such as Peacock, The Curse and The Witness amongst so many others. Steve joined Billy on the pod' to chat about his time making People Just Do Nothing, the long and strange j
Jamali Maddix talks punching up vs punching down, comedy idols & documenting society's extremes (4K)
Jamali Maddix talks punching up vs punching down, comedy idols & documenting society's extremes (4K) Sep 6, 2026 1:10:48 Half the Picture’s guest this episode is Jamali Maddix, the hilarious and insightful comedian perhaps best known for his stand-up, his appearances on shows such as Never Mind the Buzzcocks and 8 Out of 10 Cats as well as his work on bold documentary series such as Hate Thy Neighbor and Follow The Leader amongst so many others. Jamali joined Billy on the pod’ to reflect on how he got his start in c
Mark Gatiss talks Doctor Who's future, Bookish S2 & what he'd do next with Sherlock (4K)
Mark Gatiss talks Doctor Who's future, Bookish S2 & what he'd do next with Sherlock (4K) Aug 30, 2026 1:31:38 Half the Picture's guest this episode is Mark Gatiss, the wonderful actor and writer perhaps best known for his work on projects such as 'Doctor Who', 'Sherlock', 'The League of Gentlemen' and now the latest series of 'Bookish' amongst so many other gems. Mark joined Billy on the pod' to chat about the second series of 'Bookish', his explorations of the post-war British psyche through the show and

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