Unscripted

Unscripted

Join ITV News Arts Editor Nina Nannar as she speaks to a leading name from the world of arts and entertainment. Her guests talk about their life and work, plus Nina asks them where they see themselves in five years, what they'd tell their younger selves - and who they're inviting to their first post-Covid dinner party.

Episodes

March 8, 2024 15 mins
It's Oscars week on Unscripted, and journalist Amelia Dimoldenberg joins Nina Nannar.

Widely-known to her millions of fans on social media as the host of YouTube series Chicken Shop Date, the Brit is now in Hollywood after being selected to host the Oscars red carpet and speak to some of the industry's biggest names.

The pair talk about Dimoldenberg's journey from interviewing music stars such as Ghetts and AJ Tracey to A-list names ...
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On ITV News' Unscripted, British writer, director and producer Nazrin Choudhury joins Nina Nannar.

Choudhury's powerful short film Red, White and Blue is up for an Oscar for best live action short.

With awards season in full flow, the pair talk about the overturning of Roe v. Wade and its wider implication for reproductive rights in America, as well as the lived experience of dual citizenship.
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On Unscripted, Dr Rachel Clarke and actress Joanne Froggatt join Nina Nannar.

The pair talk with Nina ahead of the three-part ITV drama Breathtaking, which tells of the crushing impact of the Covid-19 pandemic based on Dr Clarke's book of the same name.

Dr Clarke, also one of the writers of the series, sits alongside Downton Abbey's Froggatt, who stars as protagonist Dr Abbey Henderson.

The trio discuss the world's most unprecedented ...
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On ITV News' Unscripted, actress Sarah Snook joins Nina Nannar.

Best known for playing Shiv Roy in the multi-award winning TV hit Succession, Snook now stars in Oscar Wilde's The Picture of Dorian Gray on London's West End.

The pair talk about life post-Succession, the draw of the West End, why chasing your youth is a risky business and why this play is her biggest challenge yet.
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On ITV News' arts podcast, Unscripted, writer, Gwyneth Hughes joins Nina Nannar.

The pair discuss what it was like to write the ITV drama that shook the nation, Mr. Bates vs The Post Office and the power of the series.
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Musician, DJ, film maker, writer and broadcaster Don Letts joins Nina Nannar.

The pair talk about how to embrace ageing, what it’s like to release a solo album at the age of 67 and discuss being Black and British.
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On Unscripted, former Big Brother winner Brian Dowling joins Nina Nannar.

The pair talk ahead of the reboot of the show on ITV, discuss how it changed the landscape of reality TV and whether he would become a contestant again.
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On Unscripted, British film director Ken Loach joins Nina Nannar.

The pair look ahead to what could be his final film, The Old Oak.

They also discuss why he thinks European cinema is so superior to Hollywood and his social campaigning.
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On Unscripted, guitarist Andy Taylor joins Nina Nannar.

The pair reflect on his time in Duran Duran and his latest solo album, Man's A Wolf To A Man.

Andy also shares how he thought his stage four prostate cancer diagnosis meant that this would be his last record. But, in fact, his new treatment has 'given him back his life.'
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On Unscripted, artist Florent Manelli joins Nina Nannar.

With pride events taking place up and down the UK this month, Nina speaks to French artist Florent Manelli who has just launched a new exhibition of LGBTQI+ icons who, he says, changed the world.

The pair discuss Florent's experience of coming out in his twenties and discuss how pride is marked in the UK compared to France.
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On Unscripted, Rita Ora joins Nina Nannar.

The pair discuss her latest and third album, You and I.

They also talk all things married life, what it’s like to write from the heart and her ongoing acting career.
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On Unscripted, Nashville star Sam Palladio joins Nina Nannar.

The pair talk about the success of the series, and going on tour again with the show's music.

Sam shares his mixed feelings towards living in the US, after he was held up at gunpoint.

And discusses his new role on the West End in Oklahoma!
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On Unscripted, multi-award winning actor and now artist Damian Lewis joins Nina Nannar.

Backstage at the Black Deer festival, the pair discuss what it's like for Damian to return to music - something he loved during his teenage years before acting intervened and how song-writing has become a necessity.
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On Unscripted, football legend and now singer-songwriter Eric Cantona joins Nina Nannar.

The pair discuss his new single and upcoming album. He took up the skills during lockdown and now has a tour on the way starting in his beloved Manchester.

They talk his continuing love of an audience and why the Manchester scene inspired his latest incarnation.
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Eurovision winner Loreen had just two hours sleep before sitting down for an interview with ITV News Arts Editor Nina Nannar for this special edition of Unscripted.

The Swedish star revealed how she celebrated her record-breaking win, as well as her thoughts on Liverpool's "vibe".

And the two-time winner sent a message to this year's UK entry Mae Muller after she finished second to last.
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In a coronation special, on Unscripted, Nina talks with the renowned composer, pianist and campaigner for music education, Alexis Ffrench.

The pair discuss what it's like to be chosen to play at the King's coronation ceremony alongside artists like Lionel Richie and Katy Perry.

They also discuss the king's place in the modern world, race relations and the British empire.
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On Unscripted, playwright and actor Lolita Chakrabarti OBE joins Nina Nannar.

Speaking with one of theatre's most in demand writers, Nina asks Lolita about her latest stage adaptation of the novel Hamnet, with the Royal Shakespeare Company in Stratford-upon-Avon before heading to the West End.

The pair also discuss another stage adaptation of Lolita’s, Life of Pi, which is currently gracing Broadway.

Lolita is also an actor with TV ...
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On Unscripted, actor and musician Jeremy Swift joins Nina Nannar.

The pair talk all things Ted Lasso, as the hit apple TV show returns for season three. Known for playing Leslie Higgins, Swift reflects on his relationship with fame and what it's like to get recognised.
He also touches on whether season three may perhaps be the last.

We also hear about Swift's musical side and how he is branching out into pop music.
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On Unscripted, Oscar-nominee, writer and illustrator Charlie Mackesy joins Nina Nannar.

Charlie reflects on writing his book, The Boy, The Mole, The Fox and The Horse and his short animated film which has been nominated for an Oscar.

The pair discuss his illustrations, words of wisdom and kindness which formed his international best seller.

We also hear about other Oscar nominations, what it was like for him to rub shoulders with H...
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On Unscripted, Oscar-winning composer and musician Anne Dudley joins Nina Nannar.

Anne looks back at her career and gives us the behind-the-scenes insights into composing for hits like Poldark and The Full Monty.

The pair talk all things Art of Noise - the groundbreaking 1980s band which, Anne tells us, never expected to gain commercial success.

We hear all about her new album, and why those who soundtrack film and TV need more respec...
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