Main content

Nature

Ellen E Jones and Mark Kermode consider the role of natural history film and TV today. Guests include the Oscar-winning director of My Octopus Teacher, James Reed.

Ellen E Jones and Mark Kermode consider the role of natural history film and TV today.聽

Ellen speaks to the wildlife cinematographer, Sophie Darlington ASC who has spent decades recording wildlife for primetime documentaries for the 麻豆社, National Geographic, Netflix and beyond.

Meanwhile, Mark talks to Ed Sayers, director of recent feature film Super Nature, a global love letter to the natural world, filmed on Super 8.聽Mark also speaks to the Oscar-winning director of My Octopus Teacher, James Reed.

Producer: Mae-Li Evans
A Prospect Street production for 麻豆社 Radio 4

Available now

43 minutes

Last on

Tue 29 Sep 2026 11:00

Broadcasts

  • Fri 25 Sep 2026 19:15
  • Tue 29 Sep 2026 11:00

Which films and TV inspired Netflix hits Bridgerton and Squid Game?

Which films and TV inspired Netflix hits Bridgerton and Squid Game?

Screenshot explores the connections between today鈥檚 streaming hits.

Why did the erotic thriller run out of steam?

Why did the erotic thriller run out of steam?

Ellen E Jones and Mark Kermode explore cinema's steamiest genre.

How did method acting become so extreme?

How did method acting become so extreme?

A historical timeline of the sometimes bizarre technique.

Why going to the cinema is good for you

Why going to the cinema is good for you

Going to the movies isn鈥檛 just for fun 鈥� it benefits your mind, body and soul. Here鈥檚 why

Podcast