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DR BEN Chats with...

DR BEN Chats with...

by Ben Makin

Entertainment News Film Interviews

...BATTLE TREASURES – SKY HISTORY – Presenter & Producer

‘BATTLE TREASURES’ uncovers some of the rarest and most remarkable military artefacts ever discovered. The series is also co-presented by JASON FOX ('Who Dares Wins,' SAS') Each episode blends expert insight with gripping human stories to explore remarkable, never before seen (on TV or in public) military artefacts - from Viking swords and assault rifles to Cold War spy gadgets and SAS escape maps. Every object carries the story of who made it, who used it, and how it shaped conflict. The series is co-hosted by BRUCE, one of the world’s leading private collectors of military artefacts. Originally from Essex, his eccentric, funny and engaging storytelling along with his deep knowledge of military history has captivated audiences nationwide. Producer ED SAYER, most recently behind ‘Criminally Funny’, brings cinematic fun and historical authenticity to uncover the human drama behind each remarkable discovery. Through his acclaimed blog The TV Whisperer, he shares sharp industry insight drawn from years at the forefront of television and modern media.

...KONNIE [the return interview] - on the Great STEM Challenge

CALLING ALL PARENTS AND TEACHERS! Konnie's heading up a brand new STEM challenge. Get involved...

...DAY OF THE JACKAL, THE CROWN, MOON KNIGHT, and ASSASSIN'S CREED STAR, KHALID ABDALLA

I had the pleasure of chatting with KHALID ABDALLA about his role in the new Sky Original ten-episode drama series, The Day of the Jackal! The series follows an elite assassin, 'The Jackal' (Eddie Redmayne), as he works towards carrying out a seemingly impossible hit. Will Khalid be safe from Eddie? You'll have to watch the series to find out...

...The stars of DUNE: PROPHECY

I had the absolute pleasure of chatting with DUNE: PROPHECY stars, Chris Mason and Sarah-Sofie Boussnina, who chat about everything from highlights of the mysterious lore surrounding this brand-new prequel series, to mastering the art of 'Balintawak', martial art form from the Philippines - which inspires the DUNE universe combat. From the expansive universe of Dune, created by acclaimed author Frank Herbert, and 10,000 years before the ascension of Paul Atreides, DUNE: PROPHECY follows two Harkonnen sisters as they combat forces that threaten the future of humankind, and establish the fabled sect that will become known as the Bene Gesserit. DUNE: PROPHECY’ premieres Monday, 18 November exclusively on Sky and streaming service NOW. Image copyright: Max / HBO

A chat with Prostate Cancer UK: Assistant Director of Health Improvement, Amy Rylance

A new research project funded by Prostate Cancer UK has the potential to revolutionise the way men with the deadliest prostate cancers are diagnosed and treated — giving them greater certainty of longer and healthier lives. This new £1.5 million project, harnessing artificial intelligence and cutting-edge genetic analysis, could arm doctors with a tool that predicts whether a man’s prostate cancer will be aggressive at the point of diagnosis, enabling them to give him the best targeted treatment quickly before it spreads and becomes too late to cure.

...KATY DALEY-MCLEAN MBE, World Cup-Winning England Rugby Captain

What's the team spirit like in international rugby? What snacks and drinks does an England Captain prefer while watching sport? From the serious to the not-so-serious, I cover all, with the fantastic Katy Daley-Mclean MBE - who led England to victory against Canada in the final of the 2014 Women's Rugby World Cup as captain.

...FERNE MCCANN of The Only Way is Essex

The fantastic Ferne joined me for a chat with her mate Lou chatting all things Christmas - with some rather surprising stats involving Christmas day and exes...

...MILLIE MACKINTOSH of Made in Chelsea

The fab Millie joined me for a chat about all things run-up-to-Xmas. These are the highlights from our convo - catch the full version on my radio show!

...PROFESSOR GREEN & The CEO of the British Gas Energy Trust

Hear PROFESSOR GREEN – superstar musician, rapper, and mental health advocate – discussing cost of living alongside the CEO of the British Gas Energy Trust, Jessica Taplin.

HALLOWEEN HAUNTED EPISODE with Jason Voorhees & The Candyman

Don't cack yer breeches.

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