The BIFA Podcast

Eddie Marsan is in the building!

We sat down with the acting legend to talk through his career on screen, from working with top British independent film directors like Mike Leigh to unforgettable roles in American blockbusters like Gangs of New York, and everything in between.

Eddie also shared his views and ideas on how to improve working-class access to the arts, and how he developed his craft as one of Britain's leading character actors.

Listen to the Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to your podcasts and watch the filmed version on the BIFA Youtube channel.

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ABOUT THE BIFA PODCAST

Each week hosts Karis Aldridge and Joy Hunter chat to a new guest from the world of independent film about their journey into the industry, their most inspiring cinema going experiences, and what makes independent cinema so special.

ABOUT BIFA

The British Independent Film Awards celebrate, promote and support the best of British independent filmmaking. Since 1998, BIFA has discovered and championed bold, original stories and the talent behind them – from Florence Pugh and John Boyega to Steve McQueen and Lynne Ramsay. BIFA’s annual awards spotlight the year’s most outstanding films and filmmakers, and their work year-round connects diverse stories to diverse audiences, with a focus on young film lovers. BIFA is at the heart of the British film industry, and they respond to its changing needs, from EDI training to promoting fair practice, building towards a sustainable, inclusive future for British independent film. Find out more at www.bifa.film
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CREDITS

Hosted by Karis Aldridge and Joy Hunter
Produced by the BIFA Team
Music: “Make It Happen”
Performed by Laura Welsh
Written by Jimmy James and Laura Welsh
Licensed courtesy of Nothing Standard/Screenwrk
Published by Universal Music Publishing Ltd
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Simply the best!

This week at The BIFA Podcast, we’re taking a look over some of the best moments from the series so far.

Expect insane cinema snack anecdotes from Stephen Merchant and Tim Key, unforgettable fan interactions with Louise Brealey and David Jonsson, crazy audition stories from Ṣọpẹ́ Dìrísù and Celia Imrie, and much much more.

Roll the tape!

Listen to the Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to your podcasts and watch the filmed version on the BIFA Youtube channel.

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ABOUT THE BIFA PODCAST SUPPORTED BY KIA
Each week hosts Karis Aldridge and Joy Hunter chat to a new guest from the world of independent film about their journey into the industry, their most inspiring cinema going experiences, and what makes independent cinema so special.

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CREDITS

Hosted by Karis Aldridge and Joy Hunter
Special thanks to the BIFA team

Music: “Make It Happen”
Performed by Laura Welsh
Written by Jimmy James and Laura Welsh
Licensed courtesy of Nothing Standard/Screenwrk
Published by Universal Music Publishing Ltd
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Shazad Latif, this is Clem Fandango, can you hear me?

Fresh from the wily, windy moors, we sat down with Wuthering Heights actor Shazad Latif to talk skin rooms, Baz Luhrmann's Romeo and Juliet, and South Asian representation on screen.

Listen to the Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to your podcasts and watch the filmed version on the BIFA Youtube channel.

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ABOUT THE BIFA PODCAST
Each week hosts Karis Aldridge and Joy Hunter chat to a new guest from the world of independent film about their journey into the industry, their most inspiring cinema going experiences, and what makes independent cinema so special.

ABOUT BIFA
The British Independent Film Awards celebrate, promote and support the best of British independent filmmaking. Since 1998, BIFA has discovered and championed bold, original stories and the talent behind them – from Florence Pugh and John Boyega to Steve McQueen and Lynne Ramsay. BIFA’s annual awards spotlight the year’s most outstanding films and filmmakers, and their work year-round connects diverse stories to diverse audiences, with a focus on young film lovers. BIFA is at the heart of the British film industry, and they respond to its changing needs, from EDI training to promoting fair practice, building towards a sustainable, inclusive future for British independent film. Find out more at www.bifa.film

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CREDITS
Hosted by Karis Aldridge and Joy Hunter
Produced by the BIFA Team
Audio Engineer: Itzel Gonzalez Estrada
Recorded at Bleat Post Production

Music: “Make It Happen”
Performed by Laura Welsh
Written by Jimmy James and Laura Welsh
Licensed courtesy of Nothing Standard/Screenwrk
Published by Universal Music Publishing Ltd
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Robert Aramayo joins the BIFA Podcast in what can only be described as a very big February for him.

Fresh off a London Critics’ Circle win and in the midst of a BAFTA double nomination (including EE Rising Star), Rob talks to us about stepping into Middle-earth as Elrond in The Rings of Power, his BIFA-winning turn in I Swear, and shaking Paul Thomas Anderson’s hand.

Listen to the Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to your podcasts and watch the filmed version on the BIFA Youtube channel.

FOLLOW BIFA ON SOCIAL
Instagram – @BIFA_film
TikTok – @BIFA_film
X – @BIFA_film

ABOUT THE BIFA PODCAST
Each week hosts Karis Aldridge and Joy Hunter chat to a new guest from the world of independent film about their journey into the industry, their most inspiring cinema going experiences, and what makes independent cinema so special.

ABOUT BIFA
The British Independent Film Awards celebrate, promote and support the best of British independent filmmaking. Since 1998, BIFA has discovered and championed bold, original stories and the talent behind them – from Florence Pugh and John Boyega to Steve McQueen and Lynne Ramsay. BIFA’s annual awards spotlight the year’s most outstanding films and filmmakers, and their work year-round connects diverse stories to diverse audiences, with a focus on young film lovers. BIFA is at the heart of the British film industry, and they respond to its changing needs, from EDI training to promoting fair practice, building towards a sustainable, inclusive future for British independent film. Find out more at www.bifa.film

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CREDITS
Hosted by Karis Aldridge and Joy Hunter
Produced by the BIFA Team
Audio Engineer: Itzel Gonzalez Estrada
Recorded at Bleat Post Production

Music: “Make It Happen”
Performed by Laura Welsh
Written by Jimmy James and Laura Welsh
Licensed courtesy of Nothing Standard/Screenwrk
Published by Universal Music Publishing Ltd
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Louise Brealey is the first BIFA podcast guest of 2026!

A bonafide Independent film champion, before moving into acting Louise began as a journalist for multiple film magazines including Total Film and Wonderland.
We talked all about how she switched up her career, a hilarious misunderstanding while getting cast in HBO’s upcoming Harry Potter series, slapping Benedict Cumberbatch in the face while filming Sherlock and a particular scene in Such Brave Girls no one will be forgetting in a hurry.

Listen to the Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to your podcasts and watch the filmed version on the BIFA Youtube channel.

FOLLOW BIFA ON SOCIAL

Instagram - @BIFA_film TikTok - @BIFA_film X - @BIFA_film

ABOUT THE BIFA PODCAST

Each week hosts Karis Aldridge and Joy Hunter chat to a new guest from the world of independent film about their journey into the industry, their most inspiring cinema going experiences, and what makes independent cinema so special.

ABOUT BIFA

The British Independent Film Awards celebrate, promote and support the best of British independent filmmaking. Since 1998, BIFA has discovered and championed bold, original stories and the talent behind them – from Florence Pugh and John Boyega to Steve McQueen and Lynne Ramsay. BIFA’s annual awards spotlight the year’s most outstanding films and filmmakers, and their work year-round connects diverse stories to diverse audiences, with a focus on young film lovers. BIFA is at the heart of the British film industry, and they respond to its changing needs, from EDI training to promoting fair practice, building towards a sustainable, inclusive future for British independent film. Find out more at www.bifa.film

— CREDITS
Hosted by Karis Aldridge and Joy Hunter
Produced by Daniel Audritt, Kat Butterfield and Joy Hunter
Assistant Producer: Bruno Atkinson
Production company: Audacious Productions
DOP: Louis Hudd & Jude O'Connor
Audio Engineers: Nathan Cooper and James Gibbons McGregor
Recorded at Fiction Studios
Special thanks to the BIFA team
Music: “Make It Happen” Performed by Laura Welsh Written by Jimmy James and Laura Welsh Licensed courtesy of Nothing Standard/Screenwrk Published by Universal Music Publishing Ltd
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.