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My Time Capsule

Cast Off Productions

A podcast that asks guests, such as Stephen Fry, David Mitchell, Caroline Quentin, Ross Noble, Lee Mack, Arabella Weir & Rob Brydon, for five things which they’d like to put in a Time Capsule. They can choose anything from an item, to a memory, a film or even a country. Four of them are things they want to preserve but one has to be something they’re happy to bury and never have to think about again.Hosted by Michael Fenton Stevens.Podcast of the Week in The Times, The Guardian and The Radio

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1:07:43

Ep. 607 - Ted Hill - Award-winning comedian,...

My Time Capsule ·

2026/09/27

Ted Hill is an award-winning comedian who reached the final of Britain’s Got Talent in 2026 after receiving Ant and Dec’s Golden Buzzer. A regular at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, Ted has performed there for five consecutive years, taking four different solo hours to the festival and receiving an ISH Edinburgh Comedy Award nomination for Best Show in 2024. He is known for his unique brand of high-energy, multimedia comedy, combining stand-up with PowerPoint presentations, graphs, video and sound

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My Time Capsule The Dig - Ep. 19 - With Karl Howman...

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2026/09/24

Karl Howman was our guest in episode 439 and he returns to have a chat about his old time capsule and let us know where he wants to bury it! Karl Howman is best known for playing Jacko in the hit BBC sitcom Brush Strokes. His other major credits include Mulberry, Bad Boys, Babes in the Wood and, more recently, Buster Briggs in EastEnders. On film, he appeared in The Long Good Friday, That’ll Be the Day, Stardust and Porridge. Also, Mike and his producer and son John chat about this weeks episode and

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53:28

Ep. 606 - David Quantick Returns - Emmy winning...

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2026/09/20

Back for his second time capsule! - David Quantick is an Emmy Award-winning writer whose credits include some of the most influential British comedy of the past few decades, including The Day Today, Brass Eye, The Thick of It and Harry Hill’s TV Burp. He also wrote for HBO’s Veep, for which he won his Emmy, as well as Avenue 5, and has written extensively for radio and television. His latest novel, The Hyena, is a surreal alternate-history story about a forgotten artist whose extraordinary life

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My Time Capsule The Dig - Ep. 18 - With David...

My Time Capsule ·

2026/09/17

David Quantick was our guest in episode 125 and he returns to have a chat about his old time capsule and let us know where he wants to bury it! David Quantick is the Emmy winning writer of Veep, The Day Today, Brass Eye, The Thick of It, Harry Hill’s TV Burp, Avenue 5 and has written a new novel, The Hyena which can be pre-ordered now. Also, Mike and his producer and son John chat about this weeks episode and find out where Mark Stuckey would want to bury his capsule .Pre-order The Hyena by David

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Ep. 605 - Mark Stuckey - BBC One’s The Repair Shop’s...

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2026/09/13

Mark Stuckey is the much-loved electronics expert from BBC One’s The Repair Shop, where he brings treasured radios, televisions and vintage technology back to life. But there’s far more to Mark than electronics. For decades he was a professional magician, before working behind the scenes on Red Dwarf and developing projects with legendary producers Gerry Anderson and Peter Rogers — all under an alter ego. His extraordinary life, including family estrangement, a devastating house fire and his

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My Time Capsule The Dig - Ep. 17 - With Tim McInnerny...

My Time Capsule ·

2026/09/10

Tim McInnerny was our guest in episode 41 and he returns to have a chat about his old time capsule and let us know where he wants to bury it! Tim McInnerny is best known for his roles in Blackadder, Notting Hill, Gladiator II, Game of Thrones and One Day. Also, Mike and his producer and son John chat about this weeks episodes and find out where Mari Wilson would want to bury her capsule .Listen to Tim McInnerny's original episode - https://mytimecapsulepodcast.com/episodes?q=45 .Get involved! Send

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Ep. 604 - Mari Wilson - Best known for the 1982 hit...

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2026/09/06

Mari Wilson is the singer behind the iconic 1982 hit ‘Just What I Always Wanted’, as well as ‘Cry Me a River’, and became one of the most recognisable performers of the early 1980s with her trademark beehive, retro style and band The Wilsations. The self-styled ‘Neasden Queen of Soul’ went on to build a hugely varied career spanning pop, soul and jazz, performing with jazz legend Stan Getz at the Royal Festival Hall, appearing alongside Boy George in Taboo and in Dusty The Musical, and recording the

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1:08:08

My Time Capsule The Dig - Ep. 16 - With Nigel Planer!

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2026/09/03

Nigel Planer was our guest in episode 71 and he returns to have a chat about his old time capsule and let us know where he wants to bury it! Nigel Planer is best known as Neil in The Young Ones, with TV roles in Blackadder and The Comic Strip Presents. His extensive West End credits include Wicked, Chicago, We Will Rock You, Hairspray and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Also, Mike and his producer and son John chat about this weeks episodes and find out where Samantha Niblett MP would want to

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1:00:53

Ep. 603 - Samantha Niblett MP - Labour MP and the...

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2026/08/30

Samantha Niblett MP is the Labour MP for South Derbyshire and the woman behind 2026’s headline-grabbing “Summer of Sex” campaign. Launched in April 2026 with sextech entrepreneur Cindy Gallop, the “Yes Sex Please, We’re British!” campaign is calling for a more open, inclusive approach to lifelong sex education. Samantha’s route into politics came through a more than 20-year career in technology. In 2022 she founded Labour: Women in Tech, campaigning for greater gender equality in the technology

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My Time Capsule The Dig - Ep. 15 - With Andrew Hunter...

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2026/08/27

Andrew Hunter Murray was our guest in episode 57 and he returns to have a chat about his old time capsule and let us know where he wants to bury it! Andrew co-hosts the award-winning podcastNo Such Thing As A Fish, he writes for forPrivate Eyemagazine, and hosts theEye’s podcast,Page 94, He's written best selling novels and presents The Naked Weekon BBC Radio 4. Also, Mike and his producer and son John chat about this weeks episodes and find out where Rex Hayes from Ted Lasso would want to bury

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53:17

Ep. 602 - Rex Hayes - Star of the Emmy-winning Ted...

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2026/08/23

Rex Hayes stars as Siobhan in the fourth season of the Emmy-winning Apple TV+ series Ted Lasso, which sees the much-loved AFC Richmond story move into the world of women’s football. A Welsh actor trained at the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama, Hayes brought genuine football experience to the role, having played the sport throughout childhood and into their teenage years. Rex’s other screen credits include BBC’s BAFTA winning bilingual series BANG, BBC’s The Pact, and FX’s The Bastard

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My Time Capsule The Dig - Ep. 14 - With Rick Wakeman

My Time Capsule ·

2026/08/20

Rick Wakeman was our guest in episode 28 and he returns to have a chat about his old time capsule and let us know where he wants it buried! Rick Wakeman is a legendary keyboardist best known for his work with Yes, as well as playing with artists including David Bowie, Lou Reed and Cat Stevens, alongside a prolific solo career and numerous film and television soundtracks. Also, Mike and his producer and son John chat about the episodes that went our while they were on holiday and and find out where

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45:09

Ep. 601 - Lisa Jackson - Best selling writer and...

My Time Capsule ·

2026/08/20

Lisa Jackson is a running writer and Runner’s World columnist, where she writes The Flamingo Diaries. She was recently featured on the front cover of Runner's World in a major interview and photoshoot. She is the bestselling author of Your Pace or Mine? and Running Made Easy, and co-author, with her late husband Graham Williams, of the travel memoirs Travel Seekness and Travel Agents. A veteran of more than 100 marathons and two 56-mile ultramarathons, Lisa is an enthusiastic back-of-the-pack runner

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Ep. 600 - Su Pollard - One of Britain’s best-loved...

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2026/08/16

600!? Su Pollard is one of Britain’s best-loved comedy actresses and entertainers, with a career spanning more than 50 years. She became a household name as the unforgettable Peggy Ollerenshaw in the BBC sitcom Hi-de-Hi!, before starring as Ivy Teasdale in You Rang, M’Lord? and Ethel Schumann in Oh, Doctor Beeching!. A hugely versatile performer, Su has enjoyed an extensive West End and touring theatre career, including Me and My Girl, Sweet Charity, Annie, The Pirates of Penzance and Shout!, as

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52:22

Tim Vine Unedited - An uncut version now 10 minutes...

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2026/08/13

An unedited version of Ep. 82 with Tim Vine. Now 10 minutes longer!Tim Vine is one of Britain’s best-loved comedians, renowned for his lightning-fast one-liners, inventive wordplay and gloriously silly humour. A regular on television for decades, he starred as Tim Smallwood in the BBC sitcom Not Going Out and has appeared on countless shows including Live at the Apollo, QI, Have I Got News for You and The Royal Variety Performance. A multiple-time winner of the Edinburgh Comedy Award for Best Joke,

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1:04:48

Anthony Head Tribute

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2026/08/09

A look back at Ep. 7 with Mike's old friend, Anthony Head, who died in June.From Buffy The Vampire Slayer, Ted Lasso, Motherland, Merlin, The Iron Lady and so much more. Our love to his family, friends and all who loved him.To support this podcast and get all episodes ad-free, please sign up here - https://mytimecapsule.supercast.com. All money goes straight into the making of the podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:19:37

Ep. 599 - Cecily Hitchcock - A raising star of...

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2026/08/06

Cecily Hitchcock is one of the UK’s most exciting emerging comedy talents. An acclaimed stand-up and in-demand MC, her unique mix of surreal storytelling, offbeat observations and razor-sharp crowd work has earned more than 25 million views across social media, with her sketches featured by LADbible, The Sidemen and BrewDog. In 2026, she makes her highly anticipated Edinburgh Fringe debut with Family Recipe, a nostalgic and brilliantly bizarre look back at growing up in 2000s Britain, confirming her

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Ep. 598 - Barry from Watford - Best known for his 10...

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2026/08/02

Barry from Watford is the nation’s favourite octogenarian lifestyle guru, broadcaster and raconteur. After first becoming a cult hero on Iain Lee’s LBC phone-in show, Barry went on to become a regular on Marcus Brigstocke’s Late Edition before spending ten glorious years dispensing his unique wisdom to millions of listeners on Steve Wright in the Afternoon on BBC Radio 2. He’s starred in his own hit Edinburgh Fringe shows, toured the UK, and now hosts the talkSPORT podcast Buckle Up with Barry,

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My Time Capsule The Dig - Ep. 13 - With Tim Bentinck...

My Time Capsule ·

2026/07/30

Tim Bentinck was our guest in episode 72 and he returns to have a chat about his old time capsule and let us know where he wants it buried! Tim Bentinck is an actor best known for playing David Archer in the BBC Radio 4 series, The Archers. Also, Mike and his producer and son John chat about this weeks MTC guest's Bella Hull and James Trickey, and they interact with listeners via email and voice memos .Listen to Tim Bentinck's orignal episode - https://mytimecapsulepodcast.com/episodes?q=73 .Get

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1:03:10

Ep. 597 - James Trickey - Sell-out Edinburgh Fringe...

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2026/07/30

James Trickey is one of British comedy’s most exciting rising stars. His sell-out Edinburgh Fringe debut, Don’t Count on Me, earned widespread critical acclaim, with The Guardian declaring “Trickey has certainly got it” and The List praising his “flawless” timing and commanding stage presence. On screen, he has appeared in BBC’s Funny Parts, and his live work has seen him perform at comedy festivals across the UK. A winner of the Sketch Off! competition, a Leicester Comedy Festival Best New Show

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