Host Dan Allen chats with Sue Quinn, acclaimed Locations Manager whose work includes the Harry Potter films, Fantastic Beasts, The Love Actually, and numerous major film and television productions. Sue has helped transform real-world places into some of the most iconic locations in modern cinema.

But WHAT exactly does a Locations Manager do?

How do you find locations that feel magical, cinematic, and authentic—while still working in the real world?

What goes into securing, managing, and protecting locations on huge productions like Harry Potter?

And what are the unexpected challenges of filming in castles, historic buildings, and public spaces?

From spellbinding sets to logistical nightmares, Sue takes us behind the scenes of one of the most vital roles in filmmaking—where creativity meets coordination, and every location tells a story.

Hosts Dan Allen and Ellen Thomas chat with Annie Sulzberger, the Head of Research on Netflix’s award-winning series The Crown. Annie has spent years digging through archives, uncovering complex histories, and shaping the factual backbone behind one of television’s most ambitious and beloved dramas.

But WHAT exactly does a researcher do on a major series?

How do you balance historical accuracy with cinematic storytelling?

Where do you even begin when you’re responsible for verifying decades of royal history?

And what are the challenges of portraying real people, some still alive, on an international stage?

From sourcing rare documents to advising actors, writers and directors, Annie takes us behind the scenes of The Crown to reveal how history becomes drama, and how careful research can elevate a story to something truly iconic.

It’s time for a festive showdown! Dan Allen takes the host’s chair for a special Christmas & 2025 Movie Quiz, putting film knowledge to the test as Ellen Thomas, Ruby, and Lewis go head-to-head. From 2025 releases to festive film trivia, surprises, and wild guesses, anything can happen.

Who really knows their movies?

Who’s bluffing their way through the answers?

And who will be crowned Movie Quiz Champion of 2025?

Grab a mince pie, play along at home, and see if you can beat the panel in this end-of-year movie quiz spectacular.

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