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Season 2016

  • S2016E01 Tom Hiddleston: Movies That Made Me

    • May 11, 2016
    • BBC iPlayer

    Tom takes us back through his career, including playing Loki in The Avengers movies, working with Woody Allen, starring in The Night Manager, and hearing Spielberg's anecdotes.

  • S2016E02 Russell Crowe: Movies That Made Me

    • June 9, 2016
    • BBC iPlayer

    From Romper Stomper in 1992, through to his newest film The Nice Guys, Russell recalls the movies and memories that have been his career highlights so far. Via LA Confidential, The Insider, and of course Gladiator, the iconic Australian actor takes Radio 1 film critic Ali Plumb through his life in movies so far.

  • S2016E03 Simon Pegg: Movies That Made Me

    • July 13, 2016
    • BBC iPlayer

    From Shaun Of The Dead, through Mission: Impossible to Star Trek Beyond; Simon takes Ali Plumb through his career in movies. He speaks about the time Steven Spielberg called his mum's house, Jeff Bridges' life advice, and how his infamous Benedict Cumberbatch neutron cream prank started. Plus, he reveals which movie he considers to be his hidden gem.

  • S2016E04 Matt Damon: Movies That Made Me

    • July 21, 2016
    • BBC iPlayer

    Find out how Robin Williams was responsible for Matt becoming Private Ryan, why John Malkovich told him he was a terrible actor in Rounders and how we nearly didn't get more Jason Bourne.

  • S2016E05 Emily Blunt: Movies That Made Me

    • October 5, 2016
    • BBC iPlayer

    Emily remembers the stories from some of the biggest movies, including The Devil Wears Prada, Edge of Tomorrow, Into The Woods, Sicario and her latest, The Girl On The Train.

  • S2016E06 Jake Gyllenhaal: Movies That Made Me

    • November 1, 2016
    • BBC iPlayer

    Jake recalls career highlights from his best movies, including Donnie Darko, The Day After Tomorrow, Brokeback Mountain, Zodiac, End of Watch and his latest, Nocturnal Animals.

  • S2016E07 Rachel McAdams: Movies That Made Me

    • November 2, 2016
    • BBC iPlayer

    From Mean Girls and The Notebook to Doctor Strange, Rachel spills all to Ali Plumb. Including, did Christopher Walken really 'fart' his way through Wedding Crashers dance scenes?

  • S2016E08 Amy Adams: Movies That Made Me

    • November 15, 2016
    • BBC iPlayer

    From Enchanted to Man of Steel to Arrival, Amy talks to Ali Plumb about her biggest movie roles.

  • S2016E09 Harry Potter & Fantastic Beasts: The Secret of The Wizarding World

    • November 16, 2016
    • BBC iPlayer

    Ahead of the release of Fantastic Beasts And Where To Find Them, Eddie Redmayne and Daniel Radcliffe help Radio 1’s film critic Ali Plumb discover why the Wizarding World of Harry Potter has become one of the biggest and most beloved franchises ever. What is it about The Wizarding World that audiences love so much? First came the record-breaking book sales, then eight successful films, theme parks, studio tours and even a West End play. Fans all around the world are now excitedly waiting to explore the latest addition to JK Rowling’s creation - new film Fantastic Beasts And Where To Find Them. In this special programme, the stars and crew of the film, plus experts and the fans themselves, explain to Radio 1’s film critic Ali Plumb what’s so special about The Wizarding World of Harry Potter. Is it the storylines and characters that all ages can identify with, the almost limitless level of detail to explore, the amazing sense of community amongst fans… or is there a special ingredient beyond all of them? Featuring interviews with Fantastic Beasts star Eddie Redmayne, director David Yates and a certain someone called Daniel Radcliffe, this programme aims to identify once and for all the secret of The Wizarding World.

Season 2017

  • S2017E01 Michael Fassbender: Movies That Made Me

    • January 4, 2017
    • BBC iPlayer

    He's worked with Quentin Tarantino, played iconic characters like Magneto in X-Men and Steve Jobs and now Michael Fassbender is the star of blockbuster Assassin's Creed.

  • S2017E02 Ben Affleck: Movies That Made Me

    • January 17, 2017
    • BBC iPlayer

    From Good Will Hunting and Dogma to directing Argo and The Town. From blockbusters like Armageddon and Batman v Superman to his hidden gems. Ben talks about his very best films.

  • S2017E03 Ewan McGregor: Movies That Made Me

    • January 27, 2017
    • BBC iPlayer

    Ewan tells the stories behind his iconic performances in Trainspotting, Star Wars and Moulin Rouge! and reveals his hidden movie gems to Radio 1's film critic Ali Plumb.

  • S2017E04 Denzel Washington: Movies That Made Me

    • February 16, 2017
    • BBC iPlayer

    Touching on Training Day, Crimson Tide, American Gangster and his latest, the Oscar-nominated Fences, the legendary Denzel Washington reveals some of his favourite movie moments.

  • S2017E05 Hugh Jackman: Movies That Made Me

    • February 28, 2017
    • BBC iPlayer

    Touching on Swordfish, The Prestige, Les Misérables and all of his X-Men films, including new movie Logan, Hugh Jackman discusses his favourite movie moments with Ali Plumb.

  • S2017E06 Samuel L. Jackson: Movies That Made Me

    • March 8, 2017
    • BBC iPlayer

    From a back catalogue of over 150 movies, Samuel L. Jackson talks to Ali about some of his most iconic, including Pulp Fiction, The Avengers, a little franchise called Star Wars and his latest release Kong: Skull Island.

  • S2017E07 The Secret of The Fast And The Furious

    • April 14, 2017
    • BBC iPlayer

    It's the low-budget car movie that became a multi-billion dollar mega-franchise. Radio 1's Ali Plumb speaks to the stars to find out what makes The Fast And The Furious so popular. As well as talking to Vin Diesel, Dwayne The Rock Johnson, Michelle Rodriguez, Charlize Theron and more, he meets the man in charge of the muscle cars Dennis McCarthy, and lists his top five most ridiculous Fast And The Furious moments of all time.

  • S2017E08 Orlando Bloom: Movies That Made Me

    • May 3, 2017
    • BBC iPlayer

    Ali Plumb discusses Orlando's best films, from The Lord of the Rings to Pirates of the Caribbean, The Hobbit trilogy to Ned Kelly and his new movie Unlocked.

  • S2017E09 Tom Cruise's Greatest Stunts

    • June 8, 2017
    • BBC iPlayer

    Tom Cruise talks to Ali Plumb about his greatest stunts from movies like Mission: Impossible, Edge of Tomorrow and his latest, The Mummy.

  • S2017E10 Becoming... Spider-Man

    • July 4, 2017
    • BBC iPlayer

    Tom Holland tells Radio 1's Ali Plumb how he went from playing Billy Elliot in the stage show to becoming Marvel's biggest superhero.

  • S2017E11 Charlize Theron: Movies That Made Me

    • August 9, 2017
    • BBC iPlayer

    Charlize Theron tells the stories behind her best movies, including Mad Max: Fury Road, The Fate of the Furious, her Oscar-winning performance in Monster and latest, Atomic Blonde

  • S2017E12 Tom Cruise: Movies That Made Me

    • August 18, 2017
    • BBC iPlayer

    Tom tells the stories behind some of his biggest movies, including Top Gun, Cocktail, Rain Man, Jerry Maguire, Minority Report, Collateral and his latest, American Made.

  • S2017E13 Becoming... A Kingsman

    • September 21, 2017
    • BBC iPlayer

    From Aberystwyth to Hollywood, Taron Egerton tells Radio 1's film critic Ali Plumb how he became a super spy in the Kingsman films, via Eddie the Eagle and a singing gorilla.

  • S2017E14 Becoming... Thor

    • October 20, 2017
    • BBC iPlayer

    Chris Hemsworth speaks to Radio 1's Ali Plumb about becoming Marvel's God of Thunder, his early career in Home and Away and how Dancing with the Stars nearly lost him the role.

  • S2017E15 Becoming... Hulk

    • November 1, 2017
    • BBC iPlayer

    Mark Ruffalo talks to Radio 1's Ali Plumb about becoming Marvel's incredible Hulk, how he does the roar and why we won't (and kind of will) be getting a Hulk standalone movie.

  • S2017E16 Becoming... Wonder Woman

    • November 10, 2017
    • BBC iPlayer

    Gal Gadot talks to Ali about becoming DC’s Wonder Woman ahead of Justice League, reveals Chris Pine's nickname for her, and explains what she means by Wonder Woman's "bush".

  • S2017E17 Emma Stone: Movies That Made Me

    • November 17, 2017
    • BBC iPlayer

    From freaking out at Bill Murray in Zombieland, to crying through La La Land, plus her latest film Battle of the Sexes, Emma Stone talks through the movies that built her career.

  • S2017E18 Becoming... Aquaman

    • November 22, 2017
    • BBC iPlayer

    Jason Momoa reveals what it took to become Aquaman via Game of Thrones and Baywatch, as he talks to Ali Plumb about his role in the new Justice League movie.

  • S2017E19 Becoming... Finn

    • December 15, 2017
    • BBC iPlayer

    Star Wars leading man John Boyega talks to Radio 1's Ali Plumb about how he became Finn in The Last Jedi, featuring never-before-seen interview footage from 2015.

  • S2017E20 Becoming... Rey

    • December 15, 2017
    • BBC iPlayer

    Featuring never-before-seen interview footage from 2015, Star Wars: The Last Jedi's Daisy Ridley joins Ali Plumb to tell the story of how she became Rey.

  • S2017E21 Christopher Nolan: Movies That Made Me

    • December 11, 2017
    • BBC iPlayer

    Visionary director Christopher Nolan talks through his greatest movies, newly remastered in 4K, from The Dark Knight Trilogy and Inception, to why he cast Harry Styles in Dunkirk.

Season 2018

  • S2018E01 Gary Oldman: Movies That Made Me

    • January 9, 2018
    • BBC iPlayer

    Gary looks through his film career, from cult classics Leon, The Fifth Element and True Romance, to The Dark Knight Trilogy, Harry Potter, and becoming Churchill in Darkest Hour.

  • S2018E02 Becoming... Black Panther

    • February 15, 2018
    • BBC iPlayer

    Chadwick Boseman reveals how he became Marvel's iconic Black Panther, what the role means to him and how much his young fans love the character.

  • S2018E03 Jennifer Lawrence: Movies That Made Me

    • February 27, 2018
    • BBC iPlayer

    Jennifer Lawrence talks to Ali Plumb about her biggest roles, from Katniss in The Hunger Games and Mystique in X-Men to her Oscar winning performance in Silver Linings Playbook.

  • S2018E04 Steven Spielberg: Movies That Made Me

    • March 30, 2018
    • BBC iPlayer

    Legendary director Steven Spielberg talks through his greatest sci-fi movies, from Jurassic Park, E.T. and Close Encounters Of The Third Kind to his latest film, Ready Player One.

  • S2018E05 Becoming... Loki

    • April 20, 2018
    • BBC iPlayer

    Tom Hiddleston looks back on life as Loki, Marvel's greatest villain, ahead of Avengers: Infinity War, including his love for the character, Chris Hemsworth and the devoted fans.

  • S2018E06 Becoming... Han Solo

    • May 16, 2018
    • BBC iPlayer

    Alden Ehrenreich reveals how he became the young Han Solo, the Star Wars saga's most iconic scoundrel, including the advice that Harrison Ford gave him about the character.

  • S2018E07 The Best of Movies That Made Me

    • May 19, 2018
    • BBC iPlayer

    Radio 1's Movie critic Ali Plumb brings you the best stories from the biggest Hollywood stars including Jennifer Lawrence, Tom Cruise, Steven Spielberg, Denzel Washington and more

  • S2018E08 Becoming... Deadpool

    • May 22, 2018
    • BBC iPlayer

    Ryan Reynolds tells the extraordinary story of how he became Marvel's most outrageous superhero, from his rivalry with Hugh Jackman to making a music video with Celine Dion.

  • S2018E09 The Secret Of Jurassic Park

    • June 1, 2018
    • BBC iPlayer

    25 years after the release of Jurassic Park, fans, dinosaur experts and the cast & crew of Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom join Ali to discover why dinosaurs still rule the earth.

  • S2018E10 Jeff Goldblum: Movies That Made Me

    • June 6, 2018
    • BBC iPlayer

    Jeff Goldblum talks about his biggest films, from Independence Day to Thor Ragnarok, not forgetting the Jurassic Park series, including his latest, Jurassic World Fallen Kingdom.

  • S2018E11 Becoming... The Wasp

    • July 25, 2018
    • BBC iPlayer

    Evangeline Lilly reveals how she became the first female lead in a Marvel superhero movie for Ant-Man and The Wasp, via her roles in Lost and The Hobbit movies.

  • S2018E12 Becoming... Ant-Man

    • July 25, 2018
    • BBC iPlayer

    Paul Rudd tells the story of how he became Marvel's miniature superhero in Ant-Man and The Wasp, through Friends, Anchorman and lots of dancing.

  • S2018E13 Spike Lee: Movies That Made Me

    • August 24, 2018
    • BBC iPlayer

    Visionary director Spike Lee talks to Radio 1's Movie Critic Ali Plumb about his career defining moments, from Do The Right Thing and Inside Man to latest movie BlacKkKlansman.

  • S2018E14 Bradley Cooper: Movies That Made Me

    • October 5, 2018
    • BBC iPlayer

    Bradley Cooper talks to Ali Plumb about his greatest film roles from The Hangover to new movie A Star Is Born with Lady Gaga, plus a spoiler-filled look at Avengers: Infinity War.

  • S2018E15 Becoming... Neil Armstrong

    • October 10, 2018
    • BBC iPlayer

    Ryan Gosling talks to Ali Plumb about playing Neil Armstrong, putting on the Apollo 11 space suit for the first time and his amazing movie momento from his new film 'First Man'.

  • S2018E16 Chris Pine: Movies That Made Me

    • November 5, 2018
    • BBC iPlayer

    Chris Pine talks to Radio 1's Ali Plumb about the film roles that have carved out his career, from Star Trek, Into The Woods and Wonder Woman through to latest movie Outlaw King.

  • S2018E17 Keira Knightley: Movies That Made Me

    • November 6, 2018
    • BBC iPlayer

    Keira Knightley talks through her biggest film roles, from Star Wars, Love Actually and Pirates of the Caribbean through to her latest movie, The Nutcracker and the Four Realms.

  • S2018E18 Benedict Cumberbatch: Movies That Made Me

    • November 9, 2018
    • BBC iPlayer

    Benedict Cumberbatch talks to Radio 1's Ali Plumb about his biggest films, from Doctor Strange, The Hobbit trilogy and Star Trek Into Darkness to his latest, The Grinch.

  • S2018E19 Peter Jackson: Movies That Made Me

    • December 14, 2018
    • BBC iPlayer

    Director Peter Jackson runs through his career highlights from The Lord of the Rings & The Hobbit to latest film Mortal Engines, plus the time he strapped Ed Sheeran to a bi-plane

  • S2018E20 Becoming... Mary Poppins

    • December 21, 2018
    • BBC iPlayer

    Emily Blunt talks to Radio 1's movie critic Ali Plumb about how she took on the role of Disney's iconic nanny in Mary Poppins Returns.

  • S2018E21 Steve Carell: Movies That Made Me

    • December 28, 2018
    • BBC iPlayer

    Steve Carell runs through his biggest films with Radio 1's movie critic Ali Plumb with hilarious tales from Anchorman and 40-Year-Old Virgin to Despicable Me and Welcome to Marwen

Season 2019

  • S2019E01 Saoirse Ronan: Movies That Made Me

    • January 17, 2019
    • BBC iPlayer

    24-year-old actor Saoirse Ronan runs through her extraordinary career with Ali Plumb, from Atonement and The Lovely Bones to Brooklyn, Ladybird and new movie Mary Queen of Scots

  • S2019E02 James Cameron: Movies That Made Me

    • February 7, 2019
    • BBC iPlayer

    James Cameron, the visionary director behind Titanic and Avatar, talks Ali Plumb through his remarkable career, from The Terminator and Aliens to new movie Alita: Battle Angel.

  • S2019E03 Becoming... Captain Marvel

    • March 5, 2019
    • BBC iPlayer

    Brie Larson talks to Radio 1's Film Critic Ali Plumb about how she landed the role of Marvel's latest superhero Captain Marvel, and her love for co-star Samuel L Jackson.

  • S2019E04 Lupita Nyong'o: The Story So Far

    • March 22, 2019
    • BBC iPlayer

    Oscar winning actor Lupita Nyong'o, star of Black Panther, Star Wars and 12 Years A Slave, talks Radio 1's movie critic Ali Plumb about her extraordinary career and new movie Us.

  • S2019E05 Becoming... The Avengers

    • April 18, 2019
    • BBC iPlayer

    The story of The Avengers characters so far, featuring all the stars from the franchise, including Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson, Chris Evans and more, ahead of the latest instalment of the Marvel universe, Avengers: Endgame.

  • S2019E06 Zac Efron - Movies That Made Me

    • May 3, 2019
    • BBC iPlayer

    Radio 1's film critic Ali Plumb talks to Zac Efron about his career defining moments from High School Musical to The Greatest Showman and his latest role as Ted Bundy.

  • S2019E07 Anne Hathaway - Movies That Made Me

    • May 10, 2019
    • BBC iPlayer

    Anne Hathaway talks to Radio 1's film critic Ali Plumb about her greatest roles from The Princess Diaries, The Devil Wears Prada and The Dark Knight Rises to new movie The Hustle.

  • S2019E08 Becoming... John Wick

    • May 17, 2019
    • BBC iPlayer

    Keanu Reeves talks to Radio 1's Ali Plumb about how he took on the role of dog-loving hitman John Wick, ahead of the latest film in the series, John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum.

  • S2019E09 Becoming... Elton John

    • May 24, 2019
    • BBC iPlayer

    Taron Egerton chats to Ali Plumb about he how he took on the role of legendary rock star Sir Elton John for new movie Rocketman.

  • S2019E10 Sophie Turner: The Story So Far

    • June 4, 2019
    • BBC iPlayer

    Game of Thrones star Sophie Turner chats to Radio 1's movie critic Ali Plumb about her career so far, including best lines in GOT, new film Dark Phoenix and James McAvoy's neck!

  • S2019E11 Emma Thompson - Movies That Made Me

    • June 5, 2019
    • BBC iPlayer

    Dame Emma Thompson talks Radio 1's Film Critic Ali Plumb through her greatest movie moments from Sense & Sensibility, Love Actually and Harry Potter to new film Late Night.

  • S2019E12 Becoming... Woody

    • June 21, 2019
    • BBC iPlayer

    Tom Hanks talks to Radio 1 movie critic Ali Plumb about 25 years of playing Pixar's iconic cowboy Woody ahead of Toy Story 4.

  • S2019E13 Danny Boyle: Movies That Made Me

    • June 26, 2019
    • BBC iPlayer

    Director Danny Boyle talks to Radio 1 film critic Ali Plumb about his eclectic career from Trainspotting and 28 Days Later to Slumdog Millionaire and new movie Yesterday.

  • S2019E14 Quentin Tarantino: Movies That Made Me

    • September 14, 2019
    • BBC iPlayer

    Legendary director Quentin Tarantino talks to Ali Plumb about his iconic films, from Reservoir Dogs, Pulp Fiction and Kill Bill to new movie Once Upon A Time In Hollywood.

  • S2019E15 Arnold Schwarzenegger - Movies That Made Me

    • October 25, 2019
    • BBC iPlayer

    Arnold Schwarzenegger talks to Ali about his biggest and best movies, including the Terminators, the Conans, Predator and Commando, not forgetting Twins and Kindergarten Cop.

  • S2019E16 Timothée Chalamet: The Story So Far

    • October 28, 2019
    • BBC iPlayer

    Timothée Chalamet talks to BBC Radio 1's Ali Plumb about his latest film, Netflix's 'The King', they touch on 'Call Me By Your Name' and a couple of upcoming films 'Little Women' and 'Dune'.

  • S2019E17 Martin Scorsese - Movies That Made Me

    • November 6, 2019
    • BBC iPlayer

    Legendary director Martin Scorsese discusses his most iconic films, including Goodfellas, Casino, Mean Streets, Raging Bull, The Wolf of Wall Street and his latest, The Irishman.

  • S2019E18 Emilia Clarke: The Story So Far

    • November 13, 2019
    • BBC iPlayer

    Emilia Clarke on her latest movie Last Christmas, plus Game of Thrones and Star Wars.

  • S2019E19 Greta Gerwig - The Story So Far

    • December 23, 2019
    • BBC iPlayer

    The director of Lady Bird and now Little Women, Greta Gerwig, talks to BBC Radio 1’s Ali Plumb about her career so far, including working with her regular collaborator Saoirse Ronan, restructuring America’s most beloved novel to bring it to the big screen, Meryl Streep insisting she should be in her film and much, much more.

  • S2019E20 Becoming - The Doctor

    • December 27, 2019
    • BBC iPlayer

    Jodie Whittaker talks to BBC Radio 1's Ali Plumb about how she became The Doctor in this Doctor Who TV special, touching on her work before she picked up a sonic screwdriver - including acting alongside Mark Rylance at The Globe, as well as Peter O'Toole in Venus - and how her life has changed since she stepped into the TARDIS.

Season 2020

  • S2020E01 Jamie Foxx - Movies That Made Me

    • January 18, 2020

    Jamie Foxx talks through his greatest movie roles with BBC Radio 1's Ali Plumb, from Ray, Django Unchained and Baby Driver to new movie Just Mercy with Michael B. Jordan.

  • S2020E02 Dev Patel - The Story So Far

    • January 20, 2020

    Dev Patel – the star of Skins, Slumdog Millionaire, Lion and now David Copperfield – talks to BBC Radio 1’s Ali Plumb about his career so far, from his very first audition to accidentally not connecting David Copperfield with Charles Dickens. Find out how he reacts at weddings when DJs press play on ‘Jai Ho’, who people mistake him for and what it’s actually like to be a Hollywood star (not that he’s comfortable with that phrase, mind).

  • S2020E03 Harley Quinn - Becoming

    • February 3, 2020

    Margot Robbie talks to Radio 1's Ali Plumb about taking on the role of DC Comics' iconic supervillain and leaving behind Batman and the Joker in new girl gang movie Birds Of Prey.

  • S2020E04 21st Century Classics - Once Upon A Time in Hollywood

    • May 5, 2020

    Leonardo DiCaprio, Margot Robbie and Brad Pitt, plus director Quentin Tarantino talk to Ali Plumb about the making of a modern masterpiece.

  • S2020E05 21st Century Classics - Darkest Hour

    • May 29, 2020

    Gary Oldman, Kristin Scott Thomas and Lily James talk to Ali Plumb about recreating Winston Churchill's defining moment in Joe Wright's award-winning wartime drama.

  • S2020E06 21st Century Classics - Lady Bird

    • July 17, 2020

    Saoirse Ronan and Writer/Director Greta Gerwig talk to Ali Plumb about creating a beautiful and bittersweet coming-of-age gem.

  • S2020E07 Russell Crowe - Unhinged

    • August 4, 2020

    Ali Plumb catches up with Russell Crowe via video link from his home to discuss the first cinema release in ages,'Unhinged', what fans say when they see him and a surprising set of things he likes to collect.

  • S2020E08 Tenet

    • August 26, 2020

    Visionary Director Christopher Nolan discusses creating his new cinematic epic, with cast members John David Washington, Robert Pattinson, Elizabeth Debicki and Kenneth Branagh.

  • S2020E09 Millie Bobby Brown - The Story So Far

    • September 22, 2020

    Stranger Things star Millie Bobby Brown talks to Ali Plumb about her new movie Enola Holmes, meeting President Obama and how she made it as an actor.

  • S2020E10 Wonder Woman 1984

    • December 16, 2020

    Gal Gadot, Chris Pine, Pedro Pascal and director Patty Jenkins talk to Ali Plumb about DC Comics's epic superhero sequel.

  • S2020E11 His Dark Materials Special

    • November 7, 2020

    Dafne Keen and Amir Wilson talk to Ali about landing their starring roles as Lyra and Will in Philip Pullman's epic fantasy drama and reveal all about filming the second series.

  • S2020E12 Soul

    • December 22, 2020
  • S2020E13 The Story So Far: Jenna Coleman

    • December 28, 2020

Season 2021

  • S2021E01 Becoming... Wanda

    • January 15, 2021

    Elizabeth Olsen talks to Ali about taking on the role of Marvel's Wanda Maximoff aka The Scarlet Witch in The Avengers and her new show WandaVision.

  • S2021E02 Becoming... Vision

    • January 15, 2021

    Paul Bettany chats to Ali about his time in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, from JARVIS in Iron Man to Vision in The Avengers, and now new TV show WandaVision.

  • S2021E03 Spider-Man: Far From Home

    • February 15, 2021

    Tom Holland, Zendaya and Jacob Batalon join Radio 1's film critic Ali Plumb for Marvel's Spidey sequel. Plus, Jake Gyllenhaal and Samuel L. Jackson on what they love about the UK.

  • S2021E04 Avengers: Endgame

    • February 15, 2021

    Chris Hemsworth, Scarlet Johansson and Paul Rudd aka Thor, Black Widow and Ant-Man talk superheroes and secrecy for Marvel's blockbuster crossover.

  • S2021E05 Captain Marvel Cast

    • February 15, 2021

    Captain Marvel's incredible supporting cast of Samuel L. Jackson, Gemma Chan, Jude Law and Lashana Lynch talk to Ali Plumb about Marvel's first female led superhero blockbuster.

  • S2021E06 X-Men: Dark Phoenix

    • February 15, 2021

    Sophie Turner, James McAvoy, Michael Fassbender and Jessica Chastain join Ali Plumb to reveal all about Marvel's latest X-Men movie.

  • S2021E07 Hobbs & Shaw

    • February 15, 2021

    Dwayne Johnson, Jason Statham, Idris Elba and Vanessa Kirby join Ali Plumb to discuss the epic Fast and Furious spin-off.

  • S2021E08 The Witcher

    • February 15, 2021

    Henry Cavill, The Witcher himself, talks to Radio 1's Ali Plumb along with Freya Allan (Ciri) and Anya Chalotra (Yennefer). They talk the games, the novels and that bath scene.

  • S2021E09 Cobra Kai

    • February 15, 2021

    Karate Kid icons Ralph Macchio and William Zabka join the next generation stars Xolo Maridueña, Mary Mouser & Jacob Bertrand to speak to Ali Plumb about Cobra Kai.

  • S2021E10 Solo: A Star Wars Story Cast

    • February 15, 2021

    Solo's superb supporting cast of Emilia Clarke, Phoebe Waller-Bridge and Donald Glover (aka Childish Gambino) talk to Ali Plumb about Star Wars, selfies and daytime TV.

  • S2021E11 Rami Malek: Bohemian Rhapsody

    • February 15, 2021

    Rami Malek, Gwilym Lee and Joe Mazzello talk to Ali Plumb about the Oscar-winning Queen biopic Bohemian Rhapsody and the joy of sparring with Mike Myers.

  • S2021E12 James McAvoy: Movies That Made Me

    • February 15, 2021

    James McAvoy joins BBC Radio 1's film critic Ali Plumb to look back on his film career, from Narnia and Last King of Scotland to Atonement and playing Charles Xavier in the X-Men.

  • S2021E13 Jim Carrey & Ben Schwartz: Sonic The Hedgehog

    • February 15, 2021

    Jim Carrey and Ben Schwartz have a lot of fun talking to Ali about bringing iconic videogame characters Dr. Robotnik and Sonic The Hedgehog to the big screen.

  • S2021E14 The Frozen II Cast

    • February 15, 2021

    Josh Gad and Jonathan Groff aka Olaf and Kristoff talk to Ali about the power of 'Let It Go' and impersonating a reindeer in Disney's Frozen sequel.

  • S2021E15 The Lion King Cast

    • February 15, 2021

    Seth Rogen, Billy Eichner, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Florence Kasumba and Director Jon Favreau talk to Ali about reimagining a Disney classic.

  • S2021E16 Emma Stone & Rachel Weisz: The Favourite

    • February 15, 2021

    Emma Stone and Rachel Weisz join Ali Plumb to talk about hurling books and nailing the perfect English accent in the BAFTA Award winning The Favourite.

  • S2021E17 Emily Blunt & John Krasinski: A Quiet Place

    • February 15, 2021

    Emily Blunt & John Krasinski, everyone's favourite Hollywood power couple, to talk Ali about what A Quiet Place could've been and reveal all about their behind the scenes moments.

  • S2021E18 Robert Downey Jr.: Dolittle

    • February 15, 2021

    Robert Downey Jr. and producer wife Suan Downey talk to Ali about Dolittle, Iron Man, Chaplin and Facetiming Tom Holland in the pub.

  • S2021E19 Becoming... Captain America

    • February 15, 2021

    Chris Evans talks to Radio 1's film critic Ali Plumb about taking on the role of Marvel's most iconic superhero, from The First Avenger to Avengers: Endgame.

  • S2021E20 Tom Holland: Onward

    • February 15, 2021

    Spider-Man himself talks to Ali about being a Harry Potter nerd, remaking Back to the Future (or not) and starring in a Pixar movie. Plus, his friendship with Robert Downey Jr.

  • S2021E21 Eddie Murphy: Coming 2 America

    • March 4, 2021

    Hollywood legend Eddie Murphy talks to Ali about the sequel to his cult classic Coming To America, and looks back on The Nutty Professor and Dreamgirls.

  • S2021E22 Daniel Kaluuya: The Story So Far

    • March 11, 2021

    Daniel Kaluuya talks through his career with Ali, from Skins and Black Mirror to Get Out, Black Panther and his latest movie, Judas and the Black Messiah.

  • S2021E23 Becoming... The Falcon

    • March 25, 2021

    Anthony Mackie talks to Ali about his new TV show alongside Sebastian Stan's Winter Soldier, plus he looks back on life as an Avenger and Captain America's best friend.

  • S2021E24 Becoming... The Winter Soldier

    • April 1, 2021

    Sebastian Stan talks to Ali about a decade in the role of Bucky Barnes aka The Winter Soldier, and his new Marvel TV show alongside Anthony Mackie’s The Falcon.

  • S2021E25 Andy Samberg: The Story So Far

    • April 8, 2021

    The star of Brooklyn Nine-Nine talks Ali through his movie career from Hot Rod and Popstar to his latest, Palm Springs. Plus, what happens when Adam Sandler comes to your wedding.

  • S2021E26 Michael B. Jordan: The Story So Far

    • March 30, 2021

    Michael B. Jordan joins Ali to talk through his career from The Wire and Friday Night Lights to Creed, Black Panther and new movie, Without Remorse.

  • S2021E27 Lily James: The Story So Far

    • March 4, 2021

    Lily talks Ali through her career from Cinderella and Downton Abbey to Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again, Baby Driver and Darkest Hour, plus her new BBC series, The Pursuit of Love.

  • S2021E28 Becoming... Loki: Part 2

    • June 11, 2021

    Tom Hiddleston joins Ali for a face-to-face chat about Loki, Marvel's God of Mischief, the Avengers antagonist who just won't die.

  • S2021E29 Fast & Furious 9

    • June 24, 2021

    Vin Diesel, John Cena, Jordana Brewster, Ludacris, Tyrese Gibson, Nathalie Emmanuel and Sung Kang join Ali to talk about new movie F9 and look back on the Fast Saga.

  • S2021E30 Becoming... Black Widow

    • July 7, 2021

    Scarlett Johansson looks back on life as The Avengers' Natasha Romanov ahead of her new Marvel movie, Black Widow.

  • S2021E31 The Suicide Squad

    • July 30, 2021
    • BBC iPlayer

    Margot Robbie, Idris Elba and director James Gunn talk to Ali Plumb about DC Comics's latest bad-guy superhero epic.

  • S2021E32 Jodie Comer: The Story So Far

    • August 13, 2021
    • BBC iPlayer

    Jodie Comer joins Ali to look back on her iconic role in Killing Eve, and reveals all about her Hollywood blockbuster debut alongside Ryan Reynolds in Free Guy.

  • S2021E33 Becoming... Shang-Chi

    • September 3, 2021
    • BBC iPlayer

    Simu Liu reveals all to Ali about taking on the role of Marvel's latest superhero in Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, alongside Awkwafina and the legendary Tony Leung.

  • S2021E34 Karen Gillan: The Story So Far

    • September 17, 2021
    • BBC iPlayer

    Karen Gillan talks to Ali Plumb about her stunning rise from Doctor Who, via Marvel stardom, to brand-new action movie Gunpowder Milkshake.

  • S2021E35 Becoming...: Bond: A Daniel Craig Special

    • September 24, 2021
    • BBC iPlayer

    Daniel Craig joins BBC Radio 1's film critic Ali Plumb to look back on his time as 007 ahead of new movie No Time To Die. He reveals his favourite moments, what the role means to him, and his advice for the next James Bond.

  • S2021E36 Becoming...Venom

    • October 15, 2021
    • BBC iPlayer

    Tom Hardy gives Ali the low down on what it's like to play Eddie Brock/Venom in Venom: Let There Be Carnage.

  • S2021E37 Denis Villeneuve: Movies That Made Me

    • October 22, 2021
    • BBC iPlayer

    The visionary director discusses taking on the epic Dune and looks back on his career highlights, including Arrival, Sicario and Blade Runner 2049.

  • S2021E38 Edgar Wright: Movies That Made Me

    • October 29, 2021
    • BBC iPlayer

    The iconic British director talks to Ali about his new film Last Night In Soho and looks back on his career, from Shaun of the Dead and Hot Fuzz to Scott Pilgrim and Baby Driver.

  • S2021E39 Becoming...: Hawkeye

    • November 19, 2021
    • BBC iPlayer

    Jeremy Renner joins Ali to look back on his time as Clint Barton in The Avengers, from his debut in Thor to new Marvel TV series Hawkeye.

  • S2021E40 The Story So Far: Adam Driver

    • November 26, 2021
    • BBC iPlayer

    Adam Driver joins Ali to talk through his already iconic movie career, from Star Wars, BlacKkKlansman and Marriage Story to new film, House of Gucci.

  • S2021E41 Tom Holland and Zendaya: A Brief History Of Spider-Man

    • December 10, 2021
    • BBC iPlayer

    The Peter Parker and MJ stars join Ali to talk about new Marvel movie, Spider-Man: No Way Home and they attempt our ultimate Harry Potter fan quiz.

  • S2021E42 Becoming...: The Witcher

    • December 17, 2021
    • BBC iPlayer

    Henry Cavill joins Ali to reveal all about taking on the iconic role of Geralt of Rivia in The Witcher.

  • S2021E43 Becoming...: Neo

    • December 17, 2021
    • BBC iPlayer

    Keanu Reeves joins BBC Radio 1's film critic Ali Plumb to look back on his time as Neo ahead of new movie 'The Matrix Resurrections. He geeks out on iconic Matrix moments, reminisces on his favourite Kung Fu Moves, and discusses why he believes the films are so memorable.

Season 2022

  • S2022E01 Becoming Batman

    • February 3, 2022

    Robert Pattinson reveals all to Ali about taking on the role of the iconic DC Comics superhero and looks back at his favourite moments from previous Batman movies.

  • S2022E02 Becoming Nathan Drake

    • February 11, 2022

    Tom Holland reveals all about taking on the iconic character in Uncharted. He also looks back on Spider-Man: No Way Home and takes on Ali's new and improved Harry Potter quiz.

  • S2022E03 The Story So Far: Peter Dinklage

    • February 20, 2022

    The Games of Thrones star talks through his career from The Station Agent, X-Men: Days of Future Past and Avengers: Infinity War to new movie Cyrano.

  • S2022E05 Andrew Garfield: Movies That Made Me

    • February 24, 2022

    Andrew Garfield returns to Radio 1's Screen Time just days after his first appearance, sitting down with Ali face to face for an in-person Movies That Made Me that promises to delight and enthrall. He's a charmer, he really is. The pair talk about everything from The Social Network to Tick, Tick... Boom and back again, not forgetting his appearances in the Spider-Man movies and more than a few other highlights along the way.

  • S2022E06 Becoming... Thomas Shelby: A Peaky Blinders Special

    • February 27, 2022
    • BBC

    Cillian Murphy reveals all about taking on the iconic character Thomas Shelby in Peaky Blinders - from outrageous haircuts to Tommy never eating!

  • S2022E07 Becoming... Dumbledore

    • April 7, 2022
    • BBC iPlayer

    Jude Law (with a little help from one Eddie Redmayne) talks about how he tackled one of the most beloved characters in the Wizarding World, the wisest of all wizards, Professor Albus Dumbledore.

  • S2022E08 The Story So Far: Anya Taylor-Joy

    • April 15, 2022
    • BBC iPlayer

    The star of The Queen's Gambit and Peaky Blinders takes Ali through her movie career from The Witch, Emma and Last Night in Soho to new movie The Northman.

  • S2022E09 Becoming... Doctor Strange

    • May 4, 2022
    • BBC iPlayer

    Benedict Cumberbatch talks to Ali about taking on the role of Marvel's superhero sorcerer Stephen Strange with The Avengers and new movie The Multiverse of Madness.

  • S2022E10 Becoming... Maverick: A Tom Cruise Top Gun Special

    • May 25, 2022
    • BBC iPlayer

    Tom Cruise joins Ali to talk about Top Gun: Maverick and the role that made him a superstar, and reveals how the Mission: Impossible movies helped inspire the new sequel.

  • S2022E11 Becoming... Obi-Wan Kenobi and Darth Vader

    • May 27, 2022
    • BBC

    Ewan McGregor and Hayden Christensen on returning as their iconic Star Wars characters ahead of their new show Obi-Wan Kenobi.

  • S2022E12 Becoming... The Mighty Thor

    • July 8, 2022
    • BBC iPlayer

    Natalie Portman reveals all to Ali about her epic return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe as Jane Foster, aka The Mighty Thor, in Thor: Love and Thunder.

  • S2022E13 George Clooney and Julia Roberts: Ticket to Paradise

    • September 21, 2022
    • BBC iPlayer

    The Hollywood legends, plus co-stars Kaitlyn Dever and Billie Lourd, talk Mum and Dad dancing, their favourite rom-coms and take a look back at working on Ocean's Eleven.

  • S2022E14 The Cast of Amsterdam

    • October 7, 2022
    • BBC iPlayer

    Christian Bale, Margot Robbie and Rami Malek talk to Ali about their new movie Amsterdam and singing on set with Taylor Swift.

  • S2022E15 Baz Luhrmann: Movies That Made Me

    • October 28, 2022
    • BBC iPlayer

    The maverick director joins Ali to look back on his iconic movies including Romeo + Juliet, Moulin Rouge and The Great Gatsby, plus his latest film, Elvis.

  • S2022E16 The Story So Far: Ryan Coogler

    • November 11, 2022
    • BBC iPlayer

    The Black Panther director talks to Ali about Creed, Fruitvale Station and new Marvel movie Wakanda Forever, and reflects on working with his friend, the late Chadwick Boseman.

  • S2022E17 Becoming...: Benoit Blanc

    • December 22, 2022
    • BBC iPlayer

    Daniel Craig talks to Ali about taking on the role of Knives Out detective Benoit Blanc and new movie Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery.

  • S2022E18 The Secret of Avatar

    • December 26, 2022
    • BBC iPlayer

    Director James Cameron and the cast of sequel The Way Of Water join Ali to reveal how Avatar became the biggest movie of all time.

Season 2023

  • S2023E01 The Story So Far: Damien Chazelle

    • January 19, 2023

    Oscar winning director Damien Chazelle talks about the films that have got him to where he is today, Whiplash, La La Land, First Man and his new film Babylon.

  • S2023E02 Becoming...: Creed

    • March 3, 2023

    Michael B. Jordan talks to Ali about his latest film Creed III, as he returns to his role as Adonis Creed and reveals what playing the role has meant to him.

  • S2023E03 Becoming...: The Mandalorian

    • April 3, 2023

    Pedro Pascal talks about taking on the role of the iconic Star Wars bounty hunter Mando aka Din Djarin and reveals all about Baby Yoda, Luke Skywalker and life under the helmet.

  • S2023E04 Becoming...: Shazam

    • April 3, 2023

    Shazam's Zachary Levi talks becoming Shazam, Fandral, Flynn Ryder, Captain Sparklefingers, being killed by Cate Blanchett in Thor Ragnarok... and more!!

  • S2023E05 Movies That Made Me: Florence Pugh

    • April 26, 2023

    Florence Pugh runs through her exceptional career with Ali Plumb, from Midsommar and Little Women to Marvel's Black Widow and Hawkeye, plus her new film, A Good Person.

  • S2023E06 Becoming...: Guardians of the Galaxy

    • May 4, 2023

    Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana, Karen Gillan, Pom Klementieff and director James Gunn on Guardians Vol. 3 and a decade of saving the galaxy as Marvel's offbeat superhero team.

  • Webisodes and Shorts

    SPECIAL 0x8 The Film Fan's Guide To...Surrey

    • March 30, 2023
    • BBC iPlayer

    BBC Radio 1 film critic Ali Plumb explores the UK’s most iconic and unexpected film locations. Ali provides film lovers with a guide to this ‘film location nation’, stepping into the scenes themselves to bring the magic to life! In this episode, Ali travels through the silver screen sights of Surrey.

  • S2023E07 Becoming...: Ted Lasso

    • May 18, 2023

    Jason Sudeikis talks to BBC Radio 1’s film critic, Ali Plumb, about Ted Lasso and becoming the character that has struck a chord with so many fans around the world.

  • S2023E08 Harrison Ford and Phoebe Waller-Bridge: An Indiana Jones Special

    • June 19, 2023

    The cast and director of Indiana Jones and The Dial of Destiny join Ali to celebrate Indy's return and look back on his greatest moments over the years.

  • S2023E09 The Story So Far: Hayley Atwell

    • July 7, 2023

    Hayley talks to Ali about her starring role alongside Tom Cruise in Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part 1, and she looks back on life as Marvel's Agent Carter.

  • S2023E10 Movies That Made Me: Cillian Murphy

    • July 21, 2023
    • BBC

    Cillian Murphy talks to Ali about his starring role in Oppenheimer and looks back on his extraordinary career from 28 Days Later and Batman Begins to Inception and Peaky Blinders.

  • S2023E11 Movies That Made Me: Zoe Saldaña

    • August 3, 2023
    • BBC

    Zoe joins Ali to look back at her career from Crossroads, Star Trek and Avatar through Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy and The Avengers to her new TV show Special Ops: Lioness.

  • S2023E12 The Story So Far: David Harbour

    • August 11, 2023
    • BBC

    The Stranger Things star joins Ali to talk about new movie Gran Turismo, his unique Russian accent in Marvel's Black Widow and cracking up with Millie Bobby Brown & Finn Wolfhard

  • S2023E13 Barbie

    • August 28, 2023
    • BBC iPlayer

    The cast of Barbie, Margot Robbie, Ryan Gosling, Simu Liu, Issa Rae, America Ferrera and director Greta Gerwig chat to Radio 1’s film critic Ali Plumb about Barbie memes, beaching off, word salad and the time Margot and Ryan got dressed up as a cigarette and a hamster (respectively).

  • S2023E14 The Return of The Hunger Games

    • November 16, 2023
    • BBC iPlayer

    Tom Blyth, Rachel Zegler, Hunter Schafer, Josh Andrés Rivera and Director Francis Lawrence on The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes and bringing The Hunger Games back.

  • SPECIAL 0x3 The Film Fan's Guide To… Durham

    BBC Radio 1 film critic Ali Plumb explores the UK’s most iconic and unexpected film locations. Ali provides film lovers with a guide to this ‘film location nation’, stepping into the scenes themselves to bring the magic to life! In this episode, Ali travels through the silver screen sights of Durham.

  • SPECIAL 0x4 The Film Fan's Guide To… Sussex

    BC Radio 1 film critic Ali Plumb explores the UK’s most iconic and unexpected film locations. Ali provides film lovers with a guide to this ‘film location nation’, stepping into the scenes themselves to bring the magic to life! In this episode, Ali travels through the silver screen sights of Sussex.

  • SPECIAL 0x5 The Film Fan's Guide To… Glasgow

    BBC Radio 1 film critic Ali Plumb explores the UK’s most iconic and unexpected film locations. Ali provides film lovers with a guide to this ‘film location nation’, stepping into the scenes themselves to bring the magic to life! In this episode, Ali travels through the silver screen sights of Glasgow.

  • SPECIAL 0x6 The Film Fan's Guide To… Liverpool

    BBC Radio 1 film critic Ali Plumb explores the UK’s most iconic & unexpected film locations. Ali provides film lovers with a guide to this ‘film location nation’, stepping into the scenes themselves to bring the magic to life! In this episode, Ali travels through the silver screen sights of Liverpool.

  • SPECIAL 0x7 The Film Fan's Guide To… Norfolk

    In this episode, Ali travels through the silver screen sights of Norfolk, including Marvel's Avengers: Age Of Ultron, Stardust, Alan Partridge: Alpha Papa (but of course), Die Another Day and much, much more

Additional Specials

  • SPECIAL 0x1 The Best of Movies That Made Me 2

    • February 8, 2019
    • BBC iPlayer

    Career highlights from Bradley Cooper, Keira Knightley and more of Hollywood's finest, as Radio 1's movie critic Ali Plumb brings you the best stories from the biggest stars. Featuring Jeff Goldblum, Spike Lee, Bradley Cooper, Chris Pine, Keira Knightley, Benedict Cumberbatch, Peter Jackson, Steve Carell and Saoirse Ronan.

  • SPECIAL 0x2 Radio 1's Christmas Movie Mixtape

    • December 12, 2020
    • BBC iPlayer

    BBC Radio 1's film critic Ali Plumb picks some of his favourite musical moments from classic Christmas movies.

  • SPECIAL 0x9 Movies That Made Me 3

    • May 1, 2021
    • BBC iPlayer

    Radio 1's movie critic Ali Plumb brings you the best stories from the biggest Hollywood stars, including Anne Hathaway, Zac Efron, Emma Thompson and Jamie Foxx.

  • SPECIAL 0x10 The Story So Far: The Best Of

    • December 27, 2020
    • BBC iPlayer

    The best stories from the young new stars of Hollywood. Featuring Millie Bobby Brown, Timothee Chalamet, Emilia Clarke, Dev Patel, Lupita Nyongo and Sophie Turner.

  • SPECIAL 0x11 Greatest Clips: Best Set-Steals

    • February 15, 2021
    • BBC iPlayer

    Radio 1 film critic Ali Plumb dives into his interview archive with some of the best answers to two of his favourite questions. In this episode Ali gets the scoop on the best mementos movie stars borrowed (or stole) from set.

  • SPECIAL 0x12 Greatest Clips: Meeting Your Fans

    • February 15, 2021
    • BBC iPlayer

    Radio 1 film critic Ali Plumb dives into his interview archive with some of the best answers to two of his favourite questions. In this episode hear some hilarious stories of when Hollywood's finest encounter fans in the street.

  • SPECIAL 0x13 The Story So Far: The Best Of, Part 2

    • February 20, 2022
    • BBC iPlayer

    The best stories from the up-and-coming new stars of Hollywood. Featuring Lily James, Michael B Jordan, Jodie Comer, Adam Driver and Daniel Kaluuya.