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“How did this happen?!” - Amol Rajan on Hosting University Challenge!

“How did this happen?!” - Amol Rajan on Hosting University Challenge!

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 In today’s episode of Binge, Harry and Alex sit down with the one and only Amol Rajan, journalist, broadcaster, actor and certified McFly superfan. From awkward vasectomy consultations, to acting with Kit Harington no topic is off-limits. Amol reveals his love for slapstick comedy, the emotional story behind meeting Bamber Gascogne, and what it’s really like hosting University Challenge. Don’t forget to send in your recommendations to: hello@bingepodcastofficial.com or leave us a voice note – we love hearing from you! 07418 627194 Chapters: 00:35 – Amol’s McFly Obsession Revealed 02:20 – Vasectomy Conversation 07:00 – Acting with Kit Harington in Industry 20:40 – Hosting University Challenge & Meeting Bamber Gascogne! 30:45 –Amol’s Desert Island Picks Recommendations: Film & TV Industry (BBC iPlayer / HBO) Doctor Who (BBC iPlayer) Veep (NOW / HBO Max) Severance (Apple TV+) Colin from Accounts (BBC iPlayer / Binge [AUS]) Staff Let's Flats (Netflix / All 4) People Just Do Nothing (BBC iPlayer / Netflix) The Office (UK) (BBC iPlayer / Prime Video) Have I Got News For You (BBC iPlayer) Gogglebox (Channel 4 / All 4) Only Fools and Horses (BBC iPlayer) Keeping Up Appearances (BBC iPlayer) Yes, Prime Minister (BBC iPlayer) Porridge (BBC iPlayer) Fawlty Towers (BBC iPlayer) Starter for 10 (BBC iPlayer / Amazon Prime) The Ballad of Wallace Island (Cinema – upcoming) Podcasts The Amol Rajan Interviews (BBC Sounds / Apple Podcasts / Spotify) Binge (Spotify / Apple Podcasts / YouTube) Books The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling The Gruffalo by Julia Donaldson Twirlymen: The Unlikely History of Cricket's Greatest Spin Bowlers by Amol Rajan Binge! is a Viral Tribe Entertainment Production Exec Producers: James Carpenter & Jon O'Donnell Production Co-ordinator: Vic Amott Editor: Alistair Nolan Social Media: Oli Francis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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