On The Box: The BritBox Podcast

9 episodes

Edith & Michelle ON There's Been A Murder
2026-04-20 | 42 mins.
From Sherlock to Father Brown, there's just no beating a Great British Detective story. In this episode, Edith and Michelle revisit a pair of classic episodes of Taggart and Inspector Morse, the hosts uncover some serious 90s nostalgia, amongst the grit and toil of these weathered detectives.The pair discuss their all time sexiest TV detectives, the dramatic differences between US and UK cop shows and Michelle brushes up on her Scottish slang.

Hosts: Edith Bowman and Michelle Collins
Producer: Rajiv Karia
Production Co-ordinator: Caroline Barlow
Mix Engineer: Arlie Adlington
Theme music by Dario Forzato and Canio Claudio Tristano, courtesy of 411 Music

Production Manager: Mabel Finnegan-Wright
Production Executive: Ian Heydon

Executive Producers for BritBox: Alana McGaughey and Diane Robina
Executive Producers for BBC Studios: Pete Strauss
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Ed Speleers ON I Didn’t Want To Go The Jack Sparrow Route
2026-04-13 | 45 mins.
Ed Speleers (You, Outlander, The Lady, Eragon) joins Edith and Michelle for a hilarious conversation about wild nights on the streets of Budapest, teasing and marvelling at Mia McKenna-Bruce on the set of The Lady, his best sources for pirate inspo, how he and Edith go way, way back, and why they cut out all his worst clumsiness from Downton Abbey.

Hosts: Edith Bowman and Michelle Collins
Producer: Rajiv Karia
Production Co-ordinator: Caroline Barlow
Mix Engineer: Arlie Adlington
Theme music by Dario Forzato and Canio Claudio Tristano, courtesy of 411 Music

Production Manager: Mabel Finnegan-Wright
Production Executive: Ian Heydon

Executive Producers for BritBox: Alana McGaughey and Diane Robina
Executive Producers for BBC Studios: Pete Strauss

A BBC Studios Production for BritBox
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Declan Lawn and Adam Patterson ON We Find Women To Be More Impressive Creatures
2026-04-06 | 46 mins.
Edith and Michelle go deep on Belfast's answer to The Wire as they’re joined by Declan Lawn and Adam Patterson, the creators and writers of BAFTA-winning Northern Irish crime drama Blue Lights. Don’t miss as Adam and Declan break down how working in investigative journalism built their burning passion to tell real stories, how all good creative partnerships start with karaoke, why women are just more impressive creatures, and the deep-rooted Northern Irish love of Country & Western.

Hosts: Edith Bowman and Michelle Collins
Producer: Rajiv Karia
Production Co-ordinator: Caroline Barlow
Mix Engineer: Arlie Adlington
Theme music by Dario Forzato and Canio Claudio Tristano, courtesy of 411 Music

Production Manager: Mabel Finnegan-Wright
Production Executive: Ian Heydon

Executive Producers for BritBox: Alana McGaughey and Diane Robina
Executive Producers for BBC Studios: Pete Strauss

A BBC Studios Production for BritBox
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Leo Suter ON After A Few Guinness In Dublin
2026-03-30 | 46 mins.
Michelle and Edith fill us in about their recent trip to New York before they're joined by actor Leo Suter (Vikings: Valhalla) to talk about his role as the dashing gentleman inspector in new BritBox series Lynley. Leo shares how even the sexy scenes on TV aren’t as glamorous as they seem, his grueling lockdown workout for Vikings: Valhalla, and why he’s the only guy on set who can touch Lynley’s Jensen Interceptor car… and why he looks like a lovechild between Hugh Grant and Eric Bana.

Hosts: Edith Bowman and Michelle Collins
Producer: Rajiv Karia
Production Co-ordinator: Caroline Barlow
Mix Engineer: Arlie Adlington
Theme music by Dario Forzato and Canio Claudio Tristano, courtesy of 411 Music

Production Manager: Mabel Finnegan-Wright
Production Executive: Ian Heydon

Executive Producers for BritBox: Alana McGaughey and Diane Robina
Executive Producers for BBC Studios: Pete Strauss

A BBC Studios Production for BritBox
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mia McKenna-Bruce ON Really Wanting A Perm
2026-03-23 | 36 mins.
Strap in for a must-listen episode of On The Box, as Edith and Michelle are joined by BAFTA® Rising Star winner Mia McKenna-Bruce for an unfiltered and laughter-filled chat about all things telly.
Mia shares all about her role in BritBox's new gripping drama The Lady and a very exciting glimpse into the set of The Beatles film, as well as hilarious stories about getting outwitted by a toddler, getting a therapist who understands the industry and how the best way to get into character is hypnotizing yourself.

Hosts: Edith Bowman and Michelle Collins
Producer: Rajiv Karia
Production Co-ordinator: Caroline Barlow
Mix Engineer: Arlie Adlington
Theme music by Dario Forzato and Canio Claudio Tristano, courtesy of 411 Music

Production Manager: Mabel Finnegan-Wright
Production Executive: Ian Heydon.

Executive Producers for BritBox: Alana McGaughey and Diane Robina
Executive Producers for BBC Studios: Pete Strauss

A BBC Studios Production for BritBox
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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About On The Box: The BritBox Podcast

TV obsessives, this is your backstage pass to the best of BritBox and beyond. On The Box: The BritBox Podcast is your weekly deep dive into the very best of BritBox and the TV pop culture shaping screens on both sides of the Atlantic. Hosted by broadcasting legend Edith Bowman (BBC Radio 1, Soundtracking) and US comedian Michelle Collins (The View, Sirius XM), this podcast gives you the inside track on the programmes, people and pop‑culture moments we can’t stop talking about. Join Edith and Michelle for a weekly chat, with exclusive cast interviews, behind‑the‑scenes stories, and smart, insightful commentary. Dive into your favourite BritBox titles, from new releases to beloved classics, and get the behind-the-scenes gossip from the actors, writers and creatives who made it happen. Whether you’re hunting for hidden gems, craving insider access, or just love great television, On The Box is your essential weekly companion to the BritBox universe. Program availability discussed in On The Box reflects the BritBox US and Canada service. Programming may vary in other regions.

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