Booking Overview
Metrics
Episodes: 132
Frequency: Weekly
Rating: 4.6/5.0
Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000
Gender skew: Neutral
Listener location: United Kingdom
Instagram: 993 followers
Contact Information
Publicly listed emails
podcast.support@bbc.co.uk
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Host
Ellen E Jones - Film and television critic, journalist, and broadcaster known for commentary on screen culture and the film and television industries.
Mark Kermode - Prominent film critic, broadcaster, author, and presenter with a long-standing career covering cinema and screen culture.
Booking Intelligence
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Recent Guest Discussions
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Mike Skinner - Favourite Films About Aliens And Extraterrestrial Life.
John Sayles - The Origins Of The Brother From Another Planet And The Dream That Inspired The Film.
Recent Topics
Episodes
Young People In Care
October 16, 2026
Ellen E Jones and Mark Kermode delve into the ubiquity of the care-experienced person (someone fostered, adopted, or in a children's home) on screen, from Superman to Annie. What can we learn from film and TV about the experience of care and the care system for young people?Ellen speaks to poet, broadcaster and lifelong film fan Lemn Sissay, who grew up in the care system, about some of his favourite care-experienced characters, from Buddy the Elf to The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo. And Mark ...
Graphic Novels
October 09, 2026
Ellen and Mark investigate the relationship between graphic novels and film, asking if the graphic novel is an inherently cinematic artform.Mark talks to critic and lifelong comics fan, Kambole Campbell about the history of comics and graphic novels on the silver screen. Mark then speaks to graphic novelist, Joff Winterhart, about his 2012 graphic novel Days of The Bagnold Summer, and its 2019 film adaptation directed by Simon Bird. The film stars Monica Dolan and Earl Cave as mother and son ...
Leading Men
October 02, 2026
As movie megastar Tom Cruise returns to our screens, and the world awaits the revelation of the next James Bond, Ellen E Jones and Mark Kermode examine the evolution of the leading man.Critic and broadcaster Christina Newland talks to Mark about the changing face of the Hollywood heartthrob, from the silent era's 'Latin lover’, Rudolph Valentino, to contemporary stars Timothée Chalamet, Michael B. Jordan and Glen Powell. Ellen speaks to acclaimed casting director Susan Shopmaker, whose eye fo...
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Frequently asked questions
How do I get in touch with Screenshot?
Screenshot is hosted by Ellen E Jones and Mark Kermode. Its publicly listed email is podcast.support@bbc.co.uk. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.
What is the email for Screenshot?
The publicly listed email for Screenshot: podcast.support@bbc.co.uk.
How many listeners does Screenshot have?
Podseeker estimates Screenshot reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.
Who is an ideal guest for Screenshot?
Screenshot typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Established film or television professionals, including directors, screenwriters, actors, critics, authors, media academics, cultural historians, and other recognized specialists with a direct connection to the episode topic. Common among recent guests: Acclaimed or culturally significant film and television credits; Published criticism, books, screenplays, or academic research; Recognized careers in acting, directing, writing, music, or cultural commentary. Recent guests include Jack Rooke, Bruce Robinson, and Matt Schimkowitz.
How hard is it to get booked on Screenshot?
High. It mostly books established leaders in its field.
What topics does Screenshot cover?
Recent episodes cover Film, TV, Film Criticism, Screenwriting, and Film History. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.
Publicly listed emails
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