Nigel Betts

To continue Artron Energy's celebration of 20 years of Torchwood , Kai Owen joins us to discuss playing Rhys Williams across all four series on TV, and again on audio for Big Finish Productions.  

To celebrate the 20th anniversary of Torchwood. Tom Price joins us to discuss playing the fan favourite character PC Andy Davidson in all four series on TV, and again on audio for Big Finish Productions. 

Maxine Evans explores appearing on screen in two of the most celebrated entries to the Doctor Who world. Firstly in the Torchwood episode Countrycide, and then in the Doctor Who episode 73 Yards. She also discusses her very varied career with stories of working with Ruth Jones on Stella, and her work as a story-liner during the infamous return of Bet Lynch to Coronation Street in 2002. 

Jessica Martin tells us about playing her character Mags in The Greatest Show in the Galaxy and later for Big Finish Productions. She also explores her extensive career in the entertainment industry, with topics including Spitting Image, Sweeney Todd and her role as an illustrator. Tickets for Jessica's play Look Up at the Stars can be purchased via the link below. Playing at The Hen & Chickens Theatre from September 24th - 27th 2026. https://unrestrictedview.co.uk/events/look-up-at-the-stars 

Nigel Betts joins us to discuss playing his role of Mr Armitage in series 8 of Doctor Who and the spin off show Class. He also talks about a number of roles for Big Finish including performances in Torchwood and Dracula, before taking us through his wider career that has made him such a familiar face on British television. 

Robyn Holdaway tells us all about playing the Doctor's first Non Binary companion against the backdrop of Lovecraftian Horror. They also talk us through their time working on Sex Education, discussing the importance of authentic representation in media, and what it meant to be given such an important storyline. 

Tim Bentinck gives us an insight into the world of voice acting as he talks us through playing Tommy in Torchwood for Big Finish Productions for the last decade, and his role as David Archer in The Archers for over 40 years. 'You Never Said Please' - Written and performed by Tim Bentinck as discussed at the end of the episode. https://open.spotify.com/episode/2rfexjJBXB7UWteH5TZniw?si=9HumAmiBTsyAQoaZJPkxUA 

Yasmin Bannerman talks us through her multiple roles in the Doctor Who universe. These include Jabe in End of the World, Kathy Swanson in Torchwood, and a number of characters for Big Finish Productions including the companion Roz Forrester. 

Simon Guerrier tells us about his journey as a writer for Doctor Who, discussing his Tie-in novels and how he came to write for Big Finish. We look at his work on the Companion Chronicles range and Graceless how he became a producer for Bernice Summerfield. 

In an engaging chat Jonathan Watson tells us all about playing the Sontarans in Doctor Who: Flux. We also discuss his career in comedy programs such as Two Doors Down and Bob Servant.