Edith and Michelle manage to find just about the only window in the diary of what might be Britain’s busiest actor, as they catch up with Lynley star Daniel Mays for a hilarious episode of On The Box. From A Thousand Blows to Against The Law, Daniel shares all the behind-the-scenes details of his most loved performances, from depicting the class struggle in the relationship between DCI Nies and Inspector Lynley on Lynley, to how Michael Douglas convinced him to play Nathan Detroit in Guys and Dolls, to being the footman between two competing Darcy’s on the set of upcoming Apple TV series Berlin Noir.
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: Katie Baum Production Executive: Ian Heydon
Executive Producers for BritBox: Alana McGaughey and Diane Robina Executive Producers for BBC Studios: Pete Strauss
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Sophie Skelton ON Massive Dogs In Tiny Apartments
2026-05-18 | 53 mins.
Edith and Michelle are joined for a hilarious and surprising episode of On The Box as Outlander star Sophie Skelton drops by for an entertaining and insightful chat. Sophie shares what it’s like to say goodbye to Brianna after 10 years, as well as how her faithful dog can sometimes feel like a boyfriend, how she briefly worked as a nurse, and how she’s still to be convinced about whether stones can let you travel through time, regardless of what Edgar Allen Poe says.
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: Katie Baum 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.
Alfred Molina ON A Coked-Up Drug Dealer on a Shotgun Rampage
2026-05-11 | 51 mins.
Calling all cinephiles for a legendary episode of On The Box as Alfred Molina joins Edith and Michelle on the show.The star of Spiderman 2 shares how Paul Thomas Anderson used firecrackers and cotton wool to help him get truly erratic on the set of Boogie Nights, revisiting the Doc Ock character in the age of CGI, his new role in the upcoming Duffer Bros series The Boroughs, and whether his new role in Remarkable Bright Creatures could mean he’s being typecast… as an octopus.
Hosts: Edith Bowman and Michelle Collins Producer: Rajiv Karia Production Co-ordinator: Caroline Barlow Additional Material and Research: Angela Channell Mix Engineer: Rich Evans 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.
Ruth Jones ON Mrs Bennet As The Greatest Villain
2026-05-04 | 48 mins.
Do not miss this brilliant episode as the fantastic Ruth Jones stops by On The Box to talk about playing Mrs Bennet in the new BritBox original The Other Bennet Sister.The Gavin & Stacey star joins Edith and Michelle to talk about her experience working with the magnetic new star Ella Bruccoleri, the awesome power of a costume corset, her writing process with James Corden as they work on upcoming Apple TV show The Choir, and how to perfect the lunchtime nap on set.
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.
Hugh Bonneville ON Where’s Paddington?
2026-04-27 | 51 mins.
We have a VERY special episode for you this week as we are joined by bonafide A-lister and British national treasure, Hugh Bonneville! The star of Paddington sits down with Edith and Michelle to discuss the secret sauce that made Downton Abbey so popular around the globe, the return of Ian Fletcher to our screens in Twenty Twenty Six and he also reveals the one question that all school children always ask him. You do not want to miss this one.
Hosts: Edith Bowman and Michelle Collins Producer: Rajiv Karia Production Co-ordinator: Caroline Barlow Mix Engineer: Rich Evans Research and additional Material by Angela Channell 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 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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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