My Time Capsule
My Time Capsule is a podcast hosted by Michael Fenton Stevens in which guests choose five things they would put into a time capsule. The items can range from objects and memories to films or even countries. Four selections are things they want to preserve, while one must be something they would be happy to bury and never think about again. Guests have included Stephen Fry, David Mitchell, Caroline Quentin, Ross Noble, Lee Mack, Arabella Weir and Rob Brydon. The show was named Podcast of the Week by The Times, The Guardian and The Radio Times.
Episodes
My Time Capsule The Dig - Ep. 23 - With Chris Cantrill (Winner of 2026 Edinburgh Comedy Award)
Chris Cantrill was our guest in episode 432 and he returns to have a chat about his old time capsule and let us know where he wants to bury it! Chris Cantrill is an award-winning comedian, writer and actor who won the 2026 Edinburgh Comedy Award for Best Show for his solo show Rewilding. He also won a 2026 BBC Audio Award for Best Comedy Performance for the Radio 4 sitcom Icklewick FM, which he co
Ep. 610 - Rachel Parris - The Mash Report, Live at the Apollo, Have I Got News for You, QI, Would I Lie to You
Rachel Parris is a BAFTA-nominated comedian, musician, actor and author, best known for The Mash Report and Late Night Mash. She has appeared on Live at the Apollo, Have I Got News for You, Mock the Week, QI and Would I Lie to You?, and is a regular on BBC Radio 4’s Just a Minute and I’m Sorry I Haven’t a Clue. She is a founding member of the award-winning improvised comedy show Austentatious and
My Time Capsule The Dig - Ep. 22 - With Graham Fellows ( AKA John Shuttleworth and the one-hit wonder Jilted John)
Graham Fellows was our guest in episode 156 and he returns to have a chat about his old time capsule and let us know where he wants to bury it! Graham Fellows is best known for playing the character John Shuttleworth and the one-hit wonder Jilted John. Graham Fellows created John Shuttleworth in 1986, a middle-aged, aspiring singer-songwriter who expresses his musical talents through his Yamaha PS
Ep. 609 - Paul Unwin - Oscar nominated writer and director, co-created Casualty
Paul Unwin is an Oscar nominated writer and director best known for co-creating the BBC drama Casualty in 1986, as well as co-creating Holby City and ITV’s Breathless. His short film Syrup won the Jury Prize at Cannes and was nominated for both an Oscar and a BAFTA, while his film Elijah won Gemini and Leo Awards. His extensive television directing credits include Poirot, Miss Marple, Messiah, Sha
My Time Capsule The Dig - Ep. 21. With Ahir Shah (Edinburgh Comedy Award Winner, Live at the Apollo, QI, Have I Got News For You)
Ahir Shah was our guest in episode 23 and he returns to have a chat about his old time capsule and let us know where he wants to bury it! Ahir Shah won the prestigious Edinburgh Comedy Award for his 2023 show Ends, which was subsequently released as a Netflix special. He has appeared on Live at the Apollo, QI, Have I Got News For You, Mock the Week and The Mash Report. Also, Mike and his producer
Ep. 608 - Mark Constantine OBE - CEO and Co-founder of LUSH
Mark Constantine OBE is the co-founder and CEO of LUSH, one of the world’s best-known cosmetics companies. He became homeless at 16, before studying trichology and developing natural hair and body products from his home in Dorset. At 22, Mark began supplying products to Anita Roddick’s newly founded Body Shop, eventually selling the intellectual rights to the products for £9 million. In 1995, he c
My Time Capsule The Dig - Ep. 20 - With Bob Cryer (Director of JOKE, a short film of Barry Cryer's jokes)
Bob Cryer was our guest in episode 335 and he returns to have a chat about his old time capsule and let us know where he wants to bury it! Bob Cryer is Barry Cryer’s son. In his own right, his 20 plus years of acting includes work on TV such as Glenn Donovan in Hollyoaks, Outnumbered, Our Hidden Lives, Eastenders, Holby City, Highlander, Coronation Street and Victoria Wood’s Christmas Special. Als
Ep. 607 - Ted Hill - Award-winning comedian, Britain's Got Talent 2026 Golden Buzzer and Finalist
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
My Time Capsule The Dig - Ep. 19 - With Karl Howman (Brush Strokes, EastEnders, Mulberry, Babes in the Wood)
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 th
Ep. 606 - David Quantick Returns - Emmy winning writer of Veep, The Day Today, Brass Eye, The Thick of It
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
My Time Capsule The Dig - Ep. 18 - With David Quantick (Emmy winning writer of Veep, The Day Today, Brass Eye, The Thick of It)
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
Ep. 605 - Mark Stuckey - BBC One’s The Repair Shop’s electronics expert
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 al
My Time Capsule The Dig - Ep. 17 - With Tim McInnerny (Blackadder, Notting Hill, Gladiator II, Game of Thrones)
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
Ep. 604 - Mari Wilson - Best known for the 1982 hit ‘Just What I Always Wanted’
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
My Time Capsule The Dig - Ep. 16 - With Nigel Planer!
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 produ
Ep. 603 - Samantha Niblett MP - Labour MP and the woman behind 2026’s “Summer of Sex”
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. I
My Time Capsule The Dig - Ep. 15 - With Andrew Hunter Murray from No Such Thing As A Fish
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 podcast No Such Thing As A Fish, he writes for for Private Eye magazine, and hosts the Eye’s podcast, Page 94, He's written best selling novels and presents The Naked Week on BBC Radio 4.
Ep. 602 - Rex Hayes - Star of the Emmy-winning Ted Lasso on Apple TV+
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 scree
My Time Capsule The Dig - Ep. 14 - With Rick Wakeman
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 produce
Ep. 601 - Lisa Jackson - Best selling writer and Runner’s World columnist with The Flamingo Diaries
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
Ep. 600 - Su Pollard - One of Britain’s best-loved comedy actresses and entertainers
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 th
Tim Vine Unedited - An uncut version now 10 minutes longer!
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
Anthony Head Tribute
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
Ep. 599 - Cecily Hitchcock - A raising star of British comedy making her Edinburgh Fringe debut
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 Fam
Ep. 598 - Barry from Watford - Best known for his 10 years on Steve Wright in the Afternoon on BBC Radio 2
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 h
My Time Capsule The Dig - Ep. 13 - With Tim Bentinck (David Archer in BBC Radio 4's, The Archers.)
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 m
Ep. 597 - James Trickey - Sell-out Edinburgh Fringe debut & a Leicester Comedy Festival Best New Show nominee
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 festiva
Ep. 596 - Bella Hull - QI, Have I Got News For You, The Last Leg, The News Quiz
Bella Hull is a stand-up comedian, writer and actor whose television credits include QI, Have I Got News For You, The Last Leg, The Stand Up Sketch Show and Comedy Central Live. On radio she’s appeared on BBC Radio 4’s The News Quiz, One Person Found This Helpful, The Naked Truth and You Heard It Here First. She also writes for Saturday Night Live UK and has been nominated for both a Chortle Award
Ep. 595 - Rory Cargill - Award-winning comedy performer, writer, actor and filmmaker
Rory Cargill is an award-winning comedy performer, writer, actor and filmmaker whose work blends brilliantly observed characters with ambitious visual comedy. Often compared to Peter Serafinowicz and described as “the British Chris Lilley” for his remarkable versatility, Rory has built a reputation for disappearing completely into an extraordinary range of comic creations. His debut multimedia ske
My Time Capsule The Dig - Ep. 12 - With Fred MacAulay (Mock the Week, QI, Have I Got News For You)
Fred MacAulay was our guest in episode 59 and he returns to have a chat about his old time capsule and let us know where he wants it buried! Fred MacAulay is a Scottish comedian who has been on I’m Sorry I Haven’t a Clue, Just A Minute, The Unbelievable Truth, The News Quiz, Mock the Week, QI and Have I Got News For You. Mike and his producer and son John also find out where this week's MTC guest,
Ep. 594 - John Wilson - Royal Philharmonic Society Award winning conductor of film and orchestral music
John Wilson is one of Britain’s foremost conductors, dubbed “the most exciting British conductor since Simon Rattle” by The Sunday Times, he has devoted more than 30 years to painstakingly restoring and recreating the original orchestrations of MGM’s greatest musicals after the studio’s entire music library was destroyed in 1969. His reconstructions of scores for films including The Wizard of Oz,
My Time Capsule The Dig - Ep. 11 - With Danny Wallace (Bestselling author and BAFTA-winning broadcaster)
Danny Wallace was our guest in episode 52 and he returns to have a chat about his old time capsule and let us know where he wants it buried! Danny Wallace is a bestselling author, comedian, filmmaker, and BAFTA-winning broadcaster. His book Yes Man was adapted into a Hollywood movie staring Jim Carey and Zoe Deschanel. Also, Mike and his producer and son John see where Brian Bilston wants to bury
Ep. 593 - Brian Bilston - One of the UK's most hilarious and best-loved poets
Brian Bilston is one of the UK's most hilarious and best-loved poets and novelists. With over 500,000 followers on social media, Brian has been dubbed as the “Poet Laureate of Twitter”. He has published four collections of poetry for adults: You Took the Last Bus Home; Alexa, what is there to know about love?; Days Like These; and And So This is Christmas. His novel Diary of a Somebody was shortli
My Time Capsule The Dig - Ep. 10 - With Robert Bathurst (Cold Feet, Toast of London, Downton Abbey)
Robert Bathurst 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 it buried! Robert Bathurst is best known for his roles in Cold Feet, Downton Abbey, Joking Apart, Toast of London and Wild at Heart. Also, Mike and his producer and son John chat about this weeks MTC guest Tony Cantwell and they interact with listeners via email and v
Ep. 592 - Tony Cantwell - From Last One Laughing Ireland on Amazon Prime, hosted by Graham Norton
Tony Cantwell is an Irish comedian, writer and actor. Tony recently appeared in Prime Video’s LOL: Last One Laughing Ireland, hosted by Graham Norton, alongside some of Ireland’s biggest comedy stars. He also starred in the acclaimed feature film Apocalypse Clown, winner of Best Irish Film at the 2023 Galway Film Fleadh, and has appeared in Amy Huberman’s comedy series Finding Joy. He is the creat
My Time Capsule The Dig - Ep. 9 - With Garrett Millerick! (Creator of Radio 4's Do Gooders with Frank Skinner)
Garrett Millerick was our guest in episode 405 and he returns to have a chat about his old time capsule and let us know where he wants it buried! Comedian and writer Garrett Millerick, was the creator and writer of BBC Radio 4's Do Gooders with Frank Skinner and returns to Edinburgh this year with his new show, We Tried It Your Way. Also, Mike and his producer and son John find out where Remmie Mi
Ep. 591 - Remmie Milner - Shirley Campbell in Apple TV+’s Silo & Lena in His Dark Materials
Remmie Milner stars as Shirley Campbell in Apple TV+’s hit sci-fi drama Silo alongside Rebecca Ferguson, Tim Robbins and Steve Zahn. She returns for the third season - out now. She is also known for playing Daisy in Save Me and Save Me Too, alongside Stephen Graham, Jason Flemyng and Suranne Jones. Other notable roles include Lena in His Dark Materials with Ruth Wilson and Dafne Keen, and Martha C
My Time Capsule The Dig - Ep. 8 - With David Gower!
David Gower was our guest in episode 220 and he returns to have a chat about his old time capsule and let us know where he wants it buried! Cricketer David Gower OBE was one of the greatest batsmen of all time and captained England to victory in the 1985 Ashes series. Also, Mike and his producer and son John find out where Dan Tiernan wants to bury his capsule and they interact with listeners via
Ep. 590 - Dan Tiernan - Live at the Apollo, QI, The Last Leg, 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Dan Tiernan is a comedian from Live at the Apollo, QI, The Last Leg, 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown, Mitchell and Webb Are Not Helping, Unforgivable, Comedy Central Live, Stand Up to Cancer, The Stand Up Sketch Show, and Rosie Jones’s Disability Comedy Extravaganza. His Edinburgh Fringe debut hour ‘Going Under’ saw him received a nomination for Best Newcomer at Edinburgh Comedy Award 2023, win Be
My Time Capsule The Dig - Ep. 7 - With Robin Askwith!
Robin Askwith was our guest in episode 349 and he returns to have a chat about his old time capsule and let us know where he wants it buried! Robin Askwith is probably best known as Timothy Lea in the “Confessions of a…” film series. Also, Mike and his producer and son John sit down together for a dig around in this week's Time Capsule and they interact with listeners via email and voice
Ep. 589 - Cathy Shipton - Best known for playing Duffy in the British medical drama Casualty
Cathy Shipton is a much-loved British actress best known for playing Lisa “Duffy” Duffin in the long-running British medical drama Casualty. A familiar face on British television for more than three decades, she became one of the show’s most popular and enduring cast members. Her other television appearances include Peak Practice, The Royal, Doctors, Holby City, One Foot in the Grave The Spice Gir
My Time Capsule The Dig - Ep. 6 - With Lindsey Santoro from episode 305!
Lindsey Santoro (Live at the Apollo, Mel Giedroyc’s: Unforgivable, Radio 4's The Lively Life of Lindsey Santoro, Edinburgh Comedy Award Best Newcomer Nominee) was our guest in episode 305 and she returns to have a chat about her old time capsule and let us know where she wants it buried! Also, Mike and his producer and son John sit down together for a dig around in this week's Time Capsule and hea
Ep. 588 - Andrew Ryan - One of UK and Ireland’s most in-demand comedians, 60 million online views
Andrew Ryan is one of the most in-demand comedians working across the UK and Ireland and his online content has amassed more than 60 million views across social media. In 2024, Andrew’s UK and Ireland tour was extended due to demand, selling more than 10,000 tickets across 56 dates. He followed this with the release of his self-produced stand-up special, filmed at the Alley Theatre in Strabane in
My Time Capsule The Dig - Ep. 5 - With Rufus Hound!
Mike and his producer and son John sit down together for a dig around in this week's Time Capsule and hear where Johann Hari wants to bury his capsule, Mike chats with Rufus Hound about his old capsule and where he wants it buried and they interact with listeners via email and voice memos .Rufus Hound was a guest in episode 6 of My Time Capsule!Get involved! Send The Dig an email or voice memo and
Ep. 587 - Johann Hari - New York Times bestseller, over 2 million books sold in 40 languages
Johann Hari is a New York Times bestselling author whose five books have sold more than two million copies in 40 languages. His acclaimed works include Stolen Focus, Lost Connections, Chasing the Scream and Magic Pill, exploring issues ranging from attention and mental health to addiction and obesity. His TED Talks have been viewed more than 93 million times, and Chasing the Scream was adapted int
My Time Capsule The Dig - Ep. 4 - With Janet Ellis!
Mike and his producer and son John sit down together for a dig around in this week's Time Capsule, Mike asks Janet Ellis where she wants her time capsule buried and they interact with listeners via email and voice memos .Janet Ellis was a guest in episode 19 of My Time Capsule!Get involved! Send The Dig an email or voice memo and download John's jingle backing track to add your own lyrics, via - h
Ep. 586 - Tom Bailey - Theatremaker & Arctic Expeditioner. Recorded from The Arctic Wilderness
Tom Bailey is a Bristol-based theatremaker and artist, and creative director of Herald Angel award-winning company MECHANIMAL, whose work — described by New Scientist as "extraordinary… moving and enlightening" — has toured to over 15 countries and explores humanity's relationship to a changing planet. We caught up with Tom from a remote shack in northern Norway, where he is currently midway throu
My Time Capsule The Dig - Ep. 3 - With Josh Bolt (from George Clooney's Catch-22 & Tom Hanks' Masters of the Air)
Mike and his producer and son John sit down together for a dig around in this week's Time Capsule, Mike asks Josh Bolt where he wants his time capsule buried and they interact with listeners via email and voice memos .You'll know Josh Bolt from episode 175, Last Tango in Halifax, Benidorm, George Clooney's Catch-22 and Tom Hanks' Masters of the Air .Get involved! Send The Dig an email or voice mem
Ep. 585 - Bryony Kimmings - Writer and performer who co-wrote the film Last Christmas with Emma Thompson
Bryony Kimmings is an award-winning writer and performer whose work spans television, film and groundbreaking live performance. Most recently, she adapted The Rapture into a five-part television drama starring Ruth Madeley. She also co-wrote, with Emma Thompson, the screenplay for the film Last Christmas, starring Emilia Clarke and Henry Golding. Widely regarded as one of the UK’s most original co
My Time Capsule The Dig - Ep. 2 - With Steve Edge (Phoenix Nights, Benidorm, The Jason Manford Show)
Mike and his producer and son John sit down together for a dig around in this week's Time Capsule, dig up Steve Edge's old Time Capsule and ask him where he'd like it buried, play exclusive unheard clips and interact with listeners via email and voice memos . You'll know Steve Edge from Episode 27, Phoenix Nights, Benidorm, The Madame Blanc Mysteries & The Jason Manford Show - With Steve Edge
Ep. 584 - Julie Peasgood - From Brookside, Emmerdale & Hollyoaks and winner of RTS’s TV Personality of the Year Award
Julie Peasgood is probably best known for having been a regular in no less than three soaps: Brookside, Emmerdale and Hollyoaks. She has a multi-faceted career as an accomplished actress, TV presenter and producer, award-winning author, voice-over artist and events host. Honoured by the Royal Television Society with their celebrated Television Personality of the Year Award, Julie’s acting career s
My Time Capsule The Dig - Ep. 1 - With Lucy Porter!
A brand new podcast from us: My Time Capsule - The Dig! Mike and his producer and son John sit down together for a dig around in this week's Time Capsule, dig up Lucy Porter's old Time Capsule (with the woman herself), play exclusive unheard clips and interact with listeners via email and voice memos.Get involved and send The Dig an email or voice memo, via - https://mytimecapsulepodcast.com/dig .
Ep. 583 - Dean Friedman - Singer-songwriter best known for the hits “Ariel” and “Lucky Stars”
Dean Friedman is a US singer-songwriter best known in the UK for the hit singles “Ariel” (1977) and “Lucky Stars” (1978), a Top 40 duet with Denise Marsa. He has released an extensive catalogue of independently produced albums and EPs, retaining full creative control of his work, and has toured the UK regularly for decades, building a loyal audience. His songs have been widely broadcast on UK radi
Ep. 582 - Joe Wilkinson Unedited - An uncut version of our episode with the Celebrity Traitors star!
An unedited version of Ep. 245 with comedian Joe Wilkinson. Now 10 mins longer!Comedian and actor Joe Wilkinson is best known for his Celebrity Traitors, Last One Laughing UK, regular appearances on 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown, as Pat the postman in Ricky Gervais’ After Life on Netflix and Dan in the incredible Him & Her. He’s also been in Live at the Apollo, a number of episodes of Have I
Ep. 581 - Eleanor Morton - Award winning comedian who's written for The News Quiz, The Now Show, Hypothetical and The Beano.
Eleanor Morton is a Scottish stand-up, writer and actor whose latest Edinburgh Fringe show, Haunted House, received rave reviews and won a Terrier Award. She is widely recognised for her online sketch characters, including Craig the Tourguide and documentarian Suzanne Primate, which have earned her a substantial following and fans such as Patton Oswalt, Michael McKean and Taika Waititi. For radio,
Ep. 580 - Seann Walsh (Unedited) - From episode 76, now 20 mins longer!
An unedited version of Ep. 76 with comedian Sean Walsh. Now 20 mins longer!Seann Walsh has appeared on Live at the Apollo three times, The Wheel, 8 Out of 10 Cats, The Last Leg, The Stand Up Sketch Show, Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled, World’s Most Dangerous Roads, Battle in the Box and Series 22 of I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here!, Strictly Come Dancing and just stared in I'm A Celebrity South A
Ep. 579 - Fatiha El-Ghorri - Stand-up comedy from from Taskmaster, Live at the Apollo, QI, The Last Leg…
Fatiha El-Ghorri is the breakout star of Taskmaster series 19 and an award-winning stand-up comedian. Her sharp, witty observations challenge stereotypes with humour rooted in her experiences as a British Muslim hijabi woman, offering a fresh and fearless voice on stage. She has performed at the Royal Albert Hall and the London Palladium alongside Lenny Henry for Comic Relief. On TV, Fatiha has pe
Ep. 578 - Alicia Kite - Fashion entrepreneur, academy founder and shapewear designer
Alicia Kite is one of the UK's most pioneering figures in fashion. She opened her first luxury designer boutique at 19 — becoming one of the first UK retailers to stock Moschino and growing Alicia Kite into a five-store fashion destination, working with Prada and Dolce & Gabbana. She went on to launch Begin Again, a designer resale concept that was ahead of the sustainability curve by decades,
Ep. 577 - Lily Phillips - BBC New Comedy Awards Finalist, Chortle’s “One to Watch”, Leicester Square New Comedian of the Year runner up
Lily Phillips is one of the most exciting up and coming voices in comedy in the UK. She was a Runner Up at the 2019 Leicester Square New Comedian of the Year, Funny Women Finalist 2018, and was a part of prestigious Pleasance Comedy Reserve at the 2019 Edinburgh Fringe Festival. In 2021, she reached the grand final of the BBC New Comedy Awards on BBC One and she was Chortle’s One to Watch 2022. Sh
Doug Allan Tribute - A look back at Ep. 314 with the wildlife cameraman, who died this week
After the extremely sad news of the death of wildlife cameraman Doug Allan this week, we thought we would share his wonderful episode again as a tribute to his extraordinary life and career. It was first released in August 23. Our love and thoughts to his family and friends.Doug Allan was lead cameraman on The Blue Planet, Planet Earth, Life, Human Planet, Frozen Planet, Expedition Iceberg and For
Ep. 576 - Riki Lindhome - Actor, comedian from film Million Dollar Baby and TV Wednesday & Big Bang Theory
Riki Lindhome is an, actor, comedian and musician whose career spans film, television and music. She got her first major break when Tim Robbins cast her in his hit play Embedded, before making her film debut in Million Dollar Baby, directed by Clint Eastwood. She has since appeared in a wide range of projects, includingas Dr. Valerie Kinbott in Wednesday on Netflix, Knives Out alongside Daniel Cra
Easter Apology
No episode today I'm afraid! Back tomorrow... Happy Easter.Follow My Time Capsule on Instagram: @mytimecapsulepodcast & Twitter/X & Facebook: @MyTCpod .Follow Michael Fenton Stevens on Twitter/X: @fentonstevens & Instagram @mikefentonstevens .Produced and edited by John Fenton-Stevens for Cast Off Productions .Music by Pass The Peas Music .Artwork by matthewboxall.com .This podcast is
Ep. 575 - Daniel Edison - Award winning one-liner comedian, as seen on Britain's Got Talent 2026.
Snows Comedy Star 2022 winner Daniel Edison is a stand-up comedian specialising in one-liners and quickfire puns. He’s been runner-up at the UK Pun Championships for the past 3 years. He recently got through the first round of Britain’s Got Talent, good luck for the next round! Daniel has performed at many prestigious clubs and theatres around the UK and has appeared on TV and radio. He has appe
Ep. 574 - David Arnold - Film composer of 5 James Bond films, Independence Day, Godzilla and many more
David Arnold is a British film and television composer, best known for scoring five James Bond films—Tomorrow Never Dies, The World Is Not Enough, Die Another Day, Casino Royale and Quantum of Solace—helping to redefine the modern sound of the franchise. His blockbuster film credits also include Independence Day, Godzilla, Stargate, Zoolander The Day After Tomorrow, 2 Fast 2 Furious and Hot Fuzz.
Ep. 573 - Katie Wimpenny - Just finished 2 years in Harry Potter and The Cursed Child
Katie Wimpenny is an actor and writer who’s just finished a two year run in the West End in Harry Potter and The Cursed Child. She’s also been in Doctors, Emmerdale, Holby City, Marchlands, The Bill, Shameless, Hustle, North and South and Wire in the Blood. Katie is in the new short film Joke by Bob Cryer, a tribute to the jokes of his dad, Barry Cryer, alongside Rebecca Front, Sophie Duker, Justi
Ep. 572 - Toby Anstis - From CBBC’s Broom Cupboard to 25 years at Heart Radio
Toby Anstis is one of the UK's best-loved radio and TV presenters, with a showbiz career spanning over 30 years. He began as the last ever presenter in the legendary CBBC "broom cupboard" on BBC1, before going on to host The Ozone, the Smash Hits Poll Winners Party at Wembley Arena, Children in Need, Grandstand, and the National Lottery Live. Since joining Heart Radio in 2001, Toby has built an ex
Ep. 571 - Rosalie Minnitt - Award-winning comedy performer, best known for her character Clementine
Rosalie Minnitt is an award-winning comedy writer and performer, best known for her character Clementine. In 2025, her work as Clementine won both the Funny Women Shorts Award and the Chortle Industry Award. Her debut Edinburgh Fringe debut in 2023, sold out its run, transferred to Soho Theatre for three further sold-out runs, and went on to a sold-out UK tour in 2025. It also listed in the Telegr
Ep. 570 - Davina Bentley - One of The Telegraph’s “Five Young Sketch Comedians to Watch.”
Davina Bentley is a comedy writer, performer and former lawyer, named by The Telegraph as one of its “Five Young Sketch Comedians to Watch.” Her sharp, satirical voice, often drawing on her legal background, has built a strong online following, with her parody sketches amassing over 1.6 million likes on TikTok. She has written for BBC Radio 4 shows including The Now Show, The News Quiz and Dead Ri
Ep. 569 - Special Compilation - featuring Angus Deayton, Joe Pasquale, Tommy Cannon, Jayde Adams, Mark Simmons & Ed Patrick
This special compilation episode features Angus Deayton, Joe Pasquale, Tommy Cannon, Jayde Adams, Mark Simmons & Ed Patrick. All previous guests from the 2nd of the 2nd from the past 6 years! Why, I hear you cry? Goodness knows. Ask Mike… it was his idea.Angus Deayton, Joe Pasquale, Tommy Cannon, Jayde Adams, Mark Simmons & Ed Patrick are our guests in episode 569 of My Time Capsule and th
Ep. 568 - Beattie Edmondson - Best known for Josh Widdicombe’s sitcom Josh & Disney feature film Patrick
Beattie Edmondson is a comedy writer performer best known for Disney family entertainment feature film Patrick and three series of BBC3’s sitcom Josh, with Josh Widdicombe, Elis James and Jack Dee . Beattie is in the BBC One drama The Pursuit of Love starring Lily James and written and directed by Emily Mortimer. She is also one third of comedy sketch group Birthday Girls whose podcast Birthday Gi
Ep. 567 - Jake Bhardwaj - comedy creator, writer, actor, producer and self-appointed professional comedy quizmaster
Jake Bhardwaj is a comedy creator, writer, actor and producer, as well as a self-appointed professional comedy quizmaster. After nearly a decade producing major entertainment shows including The Last Leg, Late Night Lycett, The Big Fat Quiz of the Year and Romesh Ranganathan’s Parents’ Evening, he has gained recognition online for his viral comedy sketches and as the creator of Not Another Quiz Ni
Ep. 566 - Robin Ince Returns - Robin returns for a brand new time capsule!
Robin Ince returns for a brand new time capsule! Robin Ince is many things. A multi award winning comedian, author, broadcaster, bibliomaniac and a populariser of scientific ideas. He is perhaps best known as the former co-host and co-creator of the Sony Gold Award winning BBC Radio 4 series The Infinite Monkey Cage with Professor Brian Cox. As a stand up Robin has toured the world and as an autho
Ep. 565 - Holly White - Australian actress who Mike worked with in Panama on a film
Holly White is an Australian actress who Mike met in Panama whilst filming Perfect Wedding Days, in which she plays the lead. He enjoyed her company so much that he thought she’d make the perfect guest! Holly has appeared in Home and Away and the films Bilched, Scenes from a Film and Black Box. She has family connections with Australia, England, Finland and Malta and has also lived in India. Quite
Ep. 564 - Neil Pearson - From Drop the Dead Donkey and all four Bridget Jones films
Neil Pearson is probably best known for his role as Dave Charnley in Drop the Dead Donkey and as Richard Fink in all four Bridget Jones films. He was nominated for the 1994 BAFTA for Best Actor for Between the Lines and some of his other television and film roles include All the Small Things, Waterloo Road, In the Club ad Fever Pitch with Colin Firth .Neil Pearson is our guest in episode 564 of My
Ep. 563 - Daisy Doris May - Award winning drag king, writer and performer
Daisy Doris May is an award winning drag king, writer, and performer known for bold, character-driven comedy rooted in queerness and identity. Her acclaimed sketch acts - Steve Porters, HÄNS OFF and The Divine Karen Moonstone - have cemented her reputation as a rising comedy talent, with comparisons to the next Catherine Tate. Daisy has worked across theatre, TV, cabaret, and film for over a decad
Ep. 562 - Dara Ó Briain Unedited - One of the UK and Ireland’s most successful comedians
An unedited version of episode 170 with Dara Ó Briain! Now 15 minutes longer.Dara Ó Briain is one of the most successful comedians in the UK and tours around the world. As a presenter he’s hosted Mock the Week since 2005 (now back on TLC!), Stargazing Live, Robot Wars, Blockbusters, The Apprentice: You're Fired!, Have I Got News For You and Dara and Ed's Great Big Adventure (with his friend Ed Byr
Ep. 561 - Nicky Hambleton-Jones - The host of Channel 4’s makeover series 10 Years Younger
Nicky Hambleton-Jones is a British personal stylist, television presenter, author, and fashion entrepreneur, best known for hosting Channel 4’s makeover series 10 Years Younger and more recently ‘Drop A Decade’ on This Morning. Originally trained as a dietician in South Africa, she moved to London in 1996 and soon transitioned into image consultancy. In 2001 she founded NHJ Style, one of the UK’s
Ep. 560 - Andy Hamilton Returns! - Writer and director of Outnumbered and Drop the Dead Donkey
Andy Hamilton returns for his second time capsule!Andy Hamilton is the writer and director of Outnumbered and Drop the Dead Donkey, a regular panellist on Have I Got News for You, The News Quiz and QI, and the voice of Dr Elephant in Peppa Pig.Andy Hamilton is our guest in episode 560 of My Time Capsule and chats to Michael Fenton Stevens about the five things he'd like to put in a time capsule; f
Ep. 559 - Danny Ward - Winner of the Victoria Wood Award, Ish Comedy Award & Amused Moose Best Show
Danny Ward is the winner of the Ish Comedy Awards Panel Prize for his latest Edinburgh show, as well as a recipient of the Victoria Wood Award at the Edinburgh Comedy Awards and the Amused Moose Best Show, Edinburgh Festival 2013 for his debut solo show. For over 17 years, Danny has been delighting crowds across the UK, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand with his unique blend of “slick, quick, fun
Ep. 558 - Mark Simmons Returns! - Winner of Dave’s Funniest Joke of the Fringe 2024
Mark Simmons returns for another time capsule!One liner comedian Mark Simmons, is probably best known for his multiple appearances on the satirical comedy show, Mock the Week. He won Dave’s Funniest Joke of the Fringe 2024 and was voted the best act by UK Comics’ Comic 2022. He’s had his own UK tours and has also been tour support for Seann Walsh, Rob Beckett and Rob Brydon and supported Michael M
