Can the Third Movie in a Franchise EVER Be the Best?

This week on BINGE!, Alex and Harry sit down with award-winning writer Abi Morgan, known for The Split, Eric, The Hour, and The Iron Lady. Abi reveals her favorite TV shows, films, and books, spanning from heartfelt rom-coms to intense espionage dramas. Plus, get the inside scoop on her book ‘This is Not a Pity Memoir’ being adapted into a blockbuster movie and an exclusive behind-the-scenes glimpse into the brand-new Bridget Jones film. Don’t miss it! Recommendations: The Split Barcelona - BBC One (29th & 30th December) Bridget Jones 4 (Cinemas Valentine’s Day) The Last Journey - (Amazon Prime, Apple TV) After the Party - (Channel 4) The Hour - (Netflix) Black Doves (Netflix) The Agency (Paramount) Somebody Somewhere (HBO) Normal People (Hulu/BBC iPlayer) White Lotus (HBO) We Live in Time (Cinemas) Books The Safekeep You Are Here  One Day  Normal People  We want to hear from YOU! Send us a message or voice note on WhatsApp: 07418 627194 or email us: [email protected] Catch 'Binge!' every Tuesday and Thursday Binge! is a Viral Tribe Entertainment Production Exec Producers: James Carpenter & Jon O'Donnell Production Assistant: Vic Amott Video Editor: Alistair Nolan Social Media: Oli Francis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this week's Bingees! Extra Bit, Alex Jones and Harry Judd celebrate Danny Jones' jungle victory in 'I'm A Celebrity' by surprising him with his first call after taking the crown. They also look into your Christmas TV special recommendations and debate the merits of DVDs. Plus, you'll get a sneak peek at an upcoming star guest! We want to hear from YOU! Send us a message or voice note on WhatsApp: 07418 627194 or email us: [email protected] Catch 'Binge!' every Tuesday and Thursday Binge! is a Viral Tribe Entertainment Production Exec Producers: James Carpenter & Jon O'Donnell Production Assistant: Vic Amott Video Editor: Alistair Nolan Social Media: Oli Francis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Harry Judd and Alex Jones are back, this time with their reviews of the upcoming Robbie Williams biopic 'Better Man', with Harry dropping an absolute bombshell revelation! Joining them for this episode is singing superstar, Michael Ball. Find out how Michael ended up on the set of Love Island during a family holiday, why he's so obsessed with Game of Thrones that he's watched it 3 times! And his ultimate podcast of choice; it's a gem! Harry and Alex also share their thoughts on Blitz (Apple+) and The Penguin (Sky Atlantic) You can find Michael's Book 'Backstage Betrayal' and get tickets for his tour here: https://michaelball.co.uk Recommendations: Better Man (Cinemas, from Boxing Day) Elizabeth R. (BBC iPlayer) House (Prime Video) Tales of the Unexpected (BritBox) Married at First Sight (Australian version)  Love Island (ITVX) Dear Joan and Jerica (Podcast) Game of Thrones (Max, Prime Video) House of the Dragon (Max) The Penguin (Sky Atlantic) Blitz (Apple+) We want to hear from YOU! Send us a message or voice note on WhatsApp: 07418 627194 or email us: [email protected] Chapters: 00:00 - 05:14 Introduction and Christmas Preparations 05:15 - 10:51 The Anticipation of Better Man 10:52 - 11:53 Michael Ball's Christmas Traditions 11:54 - 20:41 Michael Ball's New Album and Novel 20:42 - 26:07 Television Recommendations and Obsessions 26:08 - 30:23 Game of Thrones and Its Impact 30:24 - 42:11 Desert Island Binge Recommendations Catch 'Binge!' every Tuesday and Thursday. Binge! is a Viral Tribe Entertainment Production Exec Producers: James Carpenter & Jon O'Donnell Production Assistant: Vic Amott Video Editor: Alistair Nolan Social Media: Oli Francis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to the Bingees Extra Bit! This is an episode dedicated to your comments, questions, and recommendations. In this episode, Alex Jones and Harry Judd are inspired by the debate over whether a third movie in a franchise can outshine its predecessors, exploring classics like Indiana Jones, Toy Story 3, and Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. Listener shoutouts include everything from Gangs of London on Netflix to the Before Trilogy starring Ethan Hawke and Julie Delpy, plus a festive nod to Netflix's new Christmas hit, Hot Frosty. The duo also discuss the gripping drama Curfew on Paramount+ and there’s a listener review in for Gladiator 2.  Find out what’s binge-worthy or bin-worthy as they give us an espresso shot of joy!  We want to hear from YOU! Send us a message or voice note on WhatsApp: 07418 627194 or email us: [email protected] Catch 'Binge!' every Tuesday and Thursday. Binge! is a Viral Tribe Entertainment Production Exec Producers: James Carpenter & Jon O'Donnell Production Assistant: Vic Amott Video Editor: Alistair Nolan Social Media: Oli Francis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alex Jones and Harry Judd are back with the stuff they’ve been watching this week. They’ve done the homework so you don’t have to, sifting and sorting the binge-worthy from the bin-worthy. In this episode the extent of Harry’s obsession for ‘Wicked’ is revealed, and he shed’s light on Mcfly’s bizarre post gig ritual… Plus Giovanna Fletcher joins, sharing stories from her incredible journey trekking the Himalayas for breast cancer awareness, raising £1.5M for charity, balancing life as an actress, author, and podcaster, and starring in the UK tour of The Girl on the Train. Find out more about CoppaFeel Treks: https://coppatrek-himalayas.coppafeel.org/. Recommendations: Wicked (Cinemas) Joan (ITVX) The Split (IPlayer) Until I Kill You (ITVX) Bird Box (Netflix) The Girl on the Train (Play) Eve of Man (Book) Fair Play (Book) We want to hear from YOU! Send us a message or voice note on WhatsApp: 07418 627194 or email us: [email protected] Catch 'Binge!' every Tuesday and Thursday. Binge! is a Viral Tribe Entertainment Production Exec Producers: James Carpenter & Jon O'Donnell Production Assistant: Vic Amott Video Editor: Alistair Nolan Social Media: Oli Francis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of the 'Bingees Extra Bit', Alex Jones and Harry Judd go through your questions, listener recommendations, and a cozy stroll down memory lane with nostalgic TV shows and classic films. From “gentle murder shows” like Midsomer Murders and Murder She Wrote to awkward TV moments you wouldn’t dare watch with family (Industry, anyone?). Alex and Harry also debate whether Dirty Dancing is still a classic, and how you say Mammia Mia - are you Team Alex or Team Harry? Don't forget to subscribe and share your recommendations! Help us sort the binge-worthy from the bin-worthy! Send us a message or voice note on WhatsApp: 07418 627194 or email us: [email protected] Catch 'Binge!' every Tuesday and Thursday. Binge! is a Viral Tribe Entertainment Production Exec Producers: James Carpenter & Jon O'Donnell Production Assistant: Vic Amott Video Editor: Alistair Nolan Social Media: Oli Francis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week on Binge! Alex Jones and Harry Judd are joined by comedian Lou Sanders! They talk about Lou’s latest must-watch recommendations: Shrinking (Apple+) and Daddy Issues (BBC) as well as her upcoming 2025 tour 'No Kissing in the Bingo Hall ' - get tickets, here: https://www.lousanders.com/ Alex and Harry also talk about: Paddington 3 Joan (ITVX) PODCAST: My Therapist Ghosted Me with Joanne McNally and Vogue Williams BOOK: All Fours by Miranda July Plus, don't miss Harry’s reaction to seeing Danny’s snake encounter on I’m A Celebrity! Let us help you sort the binge-worthy from the bin-worthy! We want to hear from YOU! Send us a message or voice note on WhatsApp: 07418 627194 or email us: [email protected] Catch 'Binge!' every Tuesday and Thursday. Binge! is a Viral Tribe Entertainment Production Exec Producers: James Carpenter & Jon O'Donnell Production Assistant: Vic Amott Video Editor: Alistair Nolan Social Media: Oli Francis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's your time to shine with our 'BINGEES EXTRA BIT', this is our weekly (short) episode dedicated to you, your questions and your recommendations! Join Alex Jones and Harry Judd as they talk about the one TV show you could watch forever as well as unearth some hidden gems from 'Until I Kill You' on ITVX– a recommendation from listener Becca, 'Jury Duty' on Amazon Prime Video – recommended by Simon, and The West Wing podcast. We want to hear from YOU! Send us a message or voice note on WhatsApp: 07418 627194 or email us: [email protected] Catch 'Binge!' every Tuesday and Thursday. Binge! is a Viral Tribe Entertainment Production Exec Producers: James Carpenter & Jon O'Donnell Production Assistant: Vic Amott Video Editor: Alistair Nolan Social Media: Oli Francis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alex Jones and Harry Judd are back with the best stuff they've been watching this week! They've done the homework, so you don't have to, sifting through the binge-worthy from the bin-worthy! In this episode, Harry gives us the gossip on Danny Jones going on 'I'm A Celebrity', they talk about Sky's new mega-budget series 'The Day of the Jackal' starring Eddie Redmayne. Plus, Big Brother host, Will Best shares the YouTube content he can't stop watching and news of the Big Brother final on ITV2. We want to hear from YOU! Send us a message or voice note on WhatsApp: 07418 627194 or email us: [email protected] Recommendations: I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out of Here - ITV (from Sun 17th Nov) The Day of the Jackal – Available on Sky Book: Iron War: Dave Scott; Mark Allen and the Greatest Race Ever Run Bad Sisters – Available on Apple TV+ SAS: Rogue Heroes – Available on BBC iPlayer. McFly at the O2 – Available on ITVX. Binge! is a Viral Tribe Entertainment Production Exec Producers: James Carpenter & Jon O'Donnell Production Assistant: Vic Amott Video Editor: Alistair Nolan Social Media: Oli Francis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to the 'Bingees Extra Bit', our special episode dedicated to your recommendations, questions and comments! This week, Alex Jones and Harry Judd pick up on your comments around Graham Norton’s new novel 'Frankie', listener Kate Hedge has been in touch and there's a recommendation of a pirate comedy on the BBC iPlayer. We want to hear from YOU! Send us a message or voice note on WhatsApp: 07418 627194 or email us: [email protected] Recommendations: Bad Monkey (Apple TV) – A crime comedy starring Vince Vaughn The Haunting of Hill House (Netflix) Parks and Recreation (ITVX)– Start from Season 2 for the best experience Joan (ITV) – A crime drama starring Sophie Turner Servant (Apple TV) – A psychological horror starring Rupert Grint Our Flag Means Death (BBC iPlayer) – A pirate comedy starring Rhys Darby Stath Lets Flats – A quirky comedy about an incompetent estate agent Book: Frankie by Graham Norton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices