Screen Babble
Do you ever find yourself scrolling for hours unable to decide what programme to watch? Or maybe you just feel a bit overwhelmed with the number of options? Well, never fear - we are here to help!
I'm Kelly Crichton and here on Screen Babble we'll tell you all you need to know about the latest in TV and streaming and just what you need to be watching right now!
I’ll be joined by NationalWorld’s resident TV critics Benjamin Jackson and Matt Mohan-Hickson to get the lowdown on what they’ve been watching so you can avoid the duds and focus on the good stuff, old and new.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Update frequency
- every 4 days
- Average duration
- 18 minutes
- Episodes
- 137
- Years Active
- 2022 - 2025
Bake off, the best streaming services and TV dates for your diary
It's September which can only mean one thing - loads more TV! And the Screen Babble team is here to help you decide what you gotta watch.
First up the team talks about the big audio visual hug that is…
The rise of social games on TV, the best mockumentaries and the return of Wednesday
Screen Babble is back after a short summer break and on this episode Kelly, Benji and Matt are talking about the rise of social games on TV. The Traitors seems to have spawned many new versions of th…
The Last of Us Season 2 verdict, Summer Blockbusters & music films
On this episode of Screen Babble, Kelly, Benji and Matt bring you the verdict on The Last of Us Season 2 - spoiler alert - mixed reviews. Benji takes us through some of the most hotly anticipated fil…
Sinners, Eurovision and Celebrity Big Brother 2025
The White Lotus finale dissected, Great British Drama and Disney Live Action remakes
The White Lotus Season 3 has finished and we have opinions! Differing opinions so listen through the podcast to catch those. On this episode Screen Babble takes on two significant TV and film institu…
The Oscars - a year to forget? The White Lotus, Mystery Boxes and Harry Potter
On this episode of Screen Babble we are catching up on all the Oscar's chat. Did Benji's leaderboard correctly predict the outcome? Was it a year to forget? And what was that James Bond number all ab…
Awards season ahoy! Oscars chat and predictions (and The Traitors)
On this episode of Screen Babble we're talking all things award season and Benji has even created a leader board for us all to follow so we're on top of who is set to win big this year. First up Kell…
All the best TV and film for 2025
We are back with the first episode of Screen Babble 2025 - we've got longer episodes so more time to tell you about what TV and film you need to get into your life.
Benji, Matt and I (Kelly - hello!) …
Screen Babble the return! What to Watch at Christmas and Best of 2024
Screen Babble is back! We're returning for a new series with longer episodes coming at you once a month. Join host Kelly Crichton and National World TV critics Benjamin Jackson and Matt Mohan-Hickson…
This Town, Passenger, Wrestlemania 40, Man Down and The Underdog: Josh Must Win
This week Benji get's us started with one of his favourites, yes, you guessed it, wrestling and why not? The team consider the phenomenon that is modern day wrestling. Phil has been watching new ITV …
BAFTA TV award nominations, The Way, The Hunted, The Believer and The Last Kingdom
We have a new face on Screen Babble today, Kelly and Benji are joined by TV writer Phillip Cunnington. Philip kicks us off with what he's been watching, namely The Hunted on Channel 4. Benji tells us…
Weekend Watch - Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour, Wonka: The Scandal That Rocked Britain and Drive Away Dolls
Need a recommendation for what to watch this weekend? Look no further. Every Friday Steven Ross, digital trends writer for National World will take you through the best of TV and streaming in the com…
The Oscars, Celebrity Big Brother and farewell to Seven
It's an emotional episode today as we bid farewell to host Steven who heads off for some new adventures in the world of fighting crime.
He tells us that he is looking forward to catching up on some bi…
Weekend Watch - Crufts, The Oscars, The Gentlemen, Comic Relief and more
Need a recommendation for what to watch this weekend? Look no further. Every Friday Steven Ross, digital trends writer for National World will take you through the best of TV and streaming in the com…
Celebrity Big Brother, Spaceman, The Gentlemen and Dune: Part 2
This week Benji has been watching Spaceman, the new Adam Sandler film - it sounds like a strange one - hear what he has to say about it. Steven caught a midnight screen of Dune: Part 2 and yes, it's…
Weekend Watch - Celebrity Big Brother, Spaceman, Dune: Part Two and documentaries aplenty
Need a recommendation for what to watch this weekend? Look no further. Every Friday Steven Ross, digital trends writer for National World will take you through the best of TV and streaming in the com…
Dune, True Detective, Spaced, Breathtaking and The Completely Made-Up Adventures of Dick Turpin
Benji starts us with 'what we've been watching' this week - he's been watching Dune, in anticipation of Dune: Part 2 coming out this week. In fact so has Steven - everyone is excited for this new rel…
Weekend Watch - Wicked Little Letters, Shōgun, Married to the Game and Saturday Night Takeaway
BAFTA Analysis, chats with Line of Duty's Martin Compston and Phil McHugh, Zone of Interest and more
On this episode of Screen Babble the team are bursting with views on everything that has been going down TV and streaming wise. First up Steven tells us about Zone of Interest which he saw at the cin…
Weekend Watch - Players, Iron Claw, The New Look and Killer Paradox
Need a recommendation for what to watch this weekend? Look no further. Every Friday Steven Ross, digital trends writer for National World will take you through the best of TV and streaming in the com…