Episodes

  • Hokum, Prada and cycling to Glasto
    May 1 2026

    This week on Screentime John Fardy talks to Damian McCarthy, the writer and director of the scary new horror 'Hokum' starring Adam Scott. Musician and filmmaker Nick Kelly pops by to talk about his new documentary 'The Song Cycle' which sees him cycle from Dublin to Glastonbury for a gig. Plus, Niamh O'Reilly reviews 'The Devil Wears Prada 2'.

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    52 mins
  • The Dry returns, Michael Jackson disappoints and American Film Music goes synth
    Apr 24 2026

    This week on Screentime John Fardy talks to director Paddy Breathnach and writer Nancy Harris about the final season of 'The Dry' which has been warmly received by audiences around the world. Chris Wasser reviews the much talked about Michael Jackson film 'Michael'. Plus, Writer Wayne Byrne joins John in studio to talk about his new book 'American Film Music; 1960's to 1990's' which he co-wrote with Amanda Kramer of the Psychedelic Furs.

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    58 mins
  • The Young Offenders Return
    Apr 17 2026

    This week on Screentime John Fardy is joined in studio by Alex Murphy and Chris Walley to chat about the return of the dynamic duo Conor and Jock in the latest series of 'The Young Offenders'. John also chats to tv and film writer Richie Conroy about helping to adapt the brilliant 'Leonard and Hungry Paul' as well as failing Irish and then writing books in it. Plus, Andy McCarroll reviews 'Lee Cronin's The Mummy'.

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    54 mins
  • Lorcan Cranitch on 46 years of roles and surprises
    Apr 10 2026

    This week on Screentime John Fardy talks to legendary Irish actor Lorcan Cranitch about his many roles in Cinema and TV including his famous portrayal of Beck in 'Cracker' and his new film 'The Three Urns'. Cara O'Doherty has all the week's new film releases including 'You, Me & Tuscany'. Plus, all the week's new TV reviewed so you know what to watch and what to skip.

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    49 mins
  • The competitive friendship of Lucas, Spielberg and Coppola that changed Hollywood
    Apr 3 2026

    This week on Screentime John Fardy talks to Paul Fischer author of 'The Last Kings of Hollywood; The Battle for the Soul of American Cinema' which looks at the interwoven careers of Stephen Spielberg, George Lucas and Francis Ford Coppola. Professor Luke O'Neill talks to John about the accuracy of 'science' in the movies. Plus, Ken Doran reviews 'The Super Mario Galaxy Movie'.

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    51 mins
  • Nicola Coughlan on making movie magic and Michael Patrick King on making a comeback
    Mar 27 2026

    This week on Screentime John Fardy chats to Nicola Coughlan about her role as 'Silky' in the new children's film 'The Magic Faraway Tree' as well as 'Bridgerton' and social media. John talks to legendary screenwriter and director Michael Patrick King about the new season of 'The Comeback' on HBO Max. Plus, Oscar-nominated Director Raoul Peck on his new documentary 'Orwell: 2+2=5'.

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    52 mins
  • Mischa Barton on Double Indemnity, The OC and the power of accents
    Mar 20 2026

    This week on Screentime John Fardy talks to legendary actress Mischa Barton about starring in a new stage adaptation of 'Double Indemnity' at The Gaiety. Actress Danielle Galligan joins John to talk about her role in the new Irish drama 'Spilt Milk'. Niamh O'Reilly reviews all the new cinema releases. Plus, Henry McKean on surviving the Oscars.

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    58 mins
  • Cillian Murphy, Rebecca Ferguson and Tim Roth talk Peaky Blinders
    Mar 13 2026

    This week on Screentime John Fardy talks to the cast of 'Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man' including Cillian Murphy, Rebecca Ferguson and Tim Roth as well as its creator Steven Knight. John also talks to John Patton Ford about writing and directing the new Glen Powell film 'How to Make a Killing'.

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    45 mins