Screentime with John Fardy

Screentime with John Fardy

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Episodes 247
Avg. Duration 49m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 5.0 (5)
Since May 2021
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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About This Podcast

John Fardy casts his eye over all that’s new in the Ominplex as well as the box at home. With interviews, reviews and lots of movie and TV treats John brings the magic of big and small screen to life.

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Recent Episodes

Television's best kept secrets

Jun 05, 2026 43m

This week John Fardy brings us a special Screentime where he looks at some great and possibly ‘cult’ TV you may have missed - he’s joined by Ciara Treacy and Chris Wasser to discuss.

John Carney on 'Power Ballad' and when the freebies stop

May 29, 2026 42m

This week on Screentime John Fardy talks to director John Carney about his new film 'Power Ballad', as well as everything from 'Once' to the state of modern cinema. Ahead of a new season at the IFI…

Niamh Algar talks Iris and GAA and Mando gets the film treatment

May 22, 2026 44m

This week on Screentime John Fardy talks to Niamh Algar about everything from ‘The Iris Affair’ and ‘Deceit’ to Westmeath’s win, ahead of her appearance at the Fastnet Film Festival. Chris Wasser…

Bill Nighy on '500 Miles' and Victoria Smurfit on 'Rivals'

May 15, 2026 40m

This week on Screentime John Fardy is joined in studio by the one and only Bill Nighy to talk about his new movie '500 Miles' as well as auditions, podcasts and smart suits. John is also joined by…

Sally Field on Dogs and Doubtfire

May 08, 2026 46m

This week John Fardy talks to Sally Field and Lewis Pullman about their new Netflix film 'Remarkably Bright Creatures'. John is also joined by director Lance Daly to talk about his new film 'Trad' as…

Hokum, Prada and cycling to Glasto

May 01, 2026 52m

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…

The Dry returns, Michael Jackson disappoints and American Film Music goes synth

Apr 24, 2026 57m

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…

The Young Offenders Return

Apr 17, 2026 53m

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…

Lorcan Cranitch on 46 years of roles and surprises

Apr 10, 2026 49m

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…

The competitive friendship of Lucas, Spielberg and Coppola that changed Hollywood

Apr 03, 2026 50m

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…

Nicola Coughlan on making movie magic and Michael Patrick King on making a comeback

Mar 27, 2026 51m

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…

Mischa Barton on Double Indemnity, The OC and the power of accents

Mar 20, 2026 58m

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…

Cillian Murphy, Rebecca Ferguson and Tim Roth talk Peaky Blinders

Mar 13, 2026 44m

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…

Danny Dyer on his Purple Patch

Mar 06, 2026 47m

This week on Screentime John Fardy is joined in studio by Danny Dyer to chat about this new movie 'One Last Deal' where he plays a football agent, Danny also reflects oh his many roles and status as…

Amanda Seyfried talks Ann Lee and Mean Girls

Feb 27, 2026 42m

This week on Screentime John Fardy talks to Amanda Seyfried about her new film 'The Testament of Ann Lee' and the enduring appeal of 'Mean Girls' along with director Mona Fastvold. John also talks to…

Rebecca Miller talks work, family and Dublin

Feb 20, 2026 52m

This week John Fardy talks to the director, writer and actress Rebecca Miller about everything from 'Mr. Scorsese' to her role as a judge for the Avolon World Cinema Award category at this year's…

Wuthering Heights, Whistle and Retirement Plan

Feb 13, 2026 49m

This week on Screentime John Fardy talks to the acclaimed director of 'The Nun' and 'The Hallow' about his new horror 'Whistle' which sees a group of teenagers encounter an ancient death whistle.…

The Cast of 'How to Get to Heaven from Belfast'

Feb 06, 2026 56m

This week on Screentime John Fardy talks to the cast of the new Lisa McGee comedy drama ‘How to Get to Heaven from Belfast’ on Netflix when he welcomes Roisin Gallagher, Sinead Keenan and Caoilfhionn…

Jean-Luc Godard, Scary Primates and the unstoppable rise of YouTube

Jan 30, 2026 55m

This week on Screentime John Fardy looks at the life and films of French auteur Jean-Luc Godard with Dave O'Mahoney of the IFI. John also talks to YouTube producer Molly McDonald about how the BBC…

John Bishop on chicken jokes, movies and Toffees Vs Reds

Jan 23, 2026 45m

This week on Screentime John Fardy talks to comedian John Bishop about having his life turned into a movie and having Will Arnett play him in 'Is This Thing On'. John talks to Grainne Humphreys from…

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