Sky Original podcast Smart TV with Alison Hammond confirmed to launch on Wednesday 5 FebruaryFriday 31 January 2025
A star-studded line-up of guests pitching their ultimate night of TV to Alison include Richard E Grant, Olivia Attwood, Oti Mabuse and host of the accompanying TV series, Rob Beckett
Smart TV with Alison Hammond - a brand-new spinoff podcast to Rob Beckett's Smart TV television series - will launch on Wednesday 5 February, ahead of the series returning to screens later this year.
In each episode, TV icon Alison Hammond, along with comedian, radio host and TV know-it-all Matt Crosby, will sit down with household names to hear about their perfect night in front of the television Alison decides whether she'd be willing to join them - will the night excite her? Will they provide the right snacks? Alison isn't afraid to hurt their feelings as she gives a verdict on their night. One they might not always be very happy with.
Host of the podcast, Alison Hammond, said: I am absolutely BUZZING to share my brand-new podcast, Smart TV! I'm teaming up with the brilliant Matt Crosby to chat all things telly-drama, reality, and everything in between! And we're kicking off in style with the legendary Richard E. Grant as our first guest. Expect laughs, gossip, and top-tier telly chat-it's going to be amazing babs!
With 21 episodes in total across 10 weeks, and two episodes dropping weekly, celebrity guests include some of the most recognised and celebrated names across television kicking off with Richard E Grant, as well as Olivia Attwood, Prue Leith, Kathy Burke, Richard Armitage, Oti Mabuse, Rob Beckett and Dermot O'Leary.
From bingeworthy reality TV to long-running dramas and laugh-out-loud comedies, the podcast will span across all TV, both old and new, delivering an intimate and warm trip down memory lane and an exciting exploration of the TV that is making waves today. Along the way, Alison will scrutinise and debate the celebrity guests' choices - and decide if their perfect night of telly is worth staying in for.
The Smart TV with Alison Hammond podcast will launch on 5 February andRob Beckett's Smart TV returns next month to Sky Max and streaming service NOW
For PR enquiries, please contact: poppy.alexander@premiercomms.com / anna.gilfillan@premiercomms.com
Note to Editors
The Smart TV with Alison Hammond podcast is produced by TalkBack Thames.
Episode & Full guest list:
5 February: Richard E Grant
8 February: Rob Beckett
12 February: Prue Leith
15 February: Joanne McNally
19 February: Oti Mabuse
22 February: Kathy Burke
26 February: Daniel Mays
1 March: Nick Mohammed
5 March: Josh Widdicombe
8 March: Dermot O'Leary
12 March: Gyles Brandreth
15 March: Judi Love
19 March: Richard Armitage
22 March: Alex Brooker
26 March: Rob Delaney
29 March: Clare Balding
2 April: Aisling Bea
5 April: Olivia Attwood
9 April: Emmett Scanlan
12 April: Elizabeth Day
16 April: Adam Kay
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