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Samantha Peo & Anthony Downing

Musical theatre stars Samantha Peo and Anthony Downing are Alan and Nathan's special guests in studio, performing great tunes. Plus they chat about the FairLady Women of the Future Awards.

Aug 24, 201756 min

Music, Comedy & Fashion

Great entertainment with Freshlyground's Zolani Mahola and comedian Dalin Oliver. Fashion icons Malcolm KLûK and Christiaan Gabriel Du Toit join us in studio, and Ryk Neethling discusses being appointed CEO of The Princess Charlene of Monaco Foundation.

Aug 17, 201756 min

The Future of Film & Theatre

Nathan Ro speaks to award-winning filmmaker Brad Katzen and entertainment attorney Marc Schmulian about what is happening in the entertainment world currently, and where it is headed in the future.

Aug 10, 201754 min

Illusionists, Splash & Mark Lottering

Entertainment galore as we chat about The 7 Illusionists coming from Broadway, Splash: The Water Circus from Russia, and International SuperStar Cat Stevens. Special guests include Marc Lottering and Alan Swerdlow.

Aug 3, 201756 min

Relationships Are Tough

Alan and Nathan talk to Hazel Feldman about Cat Stevens coming to South Africa and then discuss difficult celebrity relationships with Andrew Webster and the cast of 'Knowing Me & Knowing You'. They also chat to Mama Maria, who is putting on the delectable Good Food & Wine Show.

Jul 27, 201755 min

Kings & Queens of Comedy meets Irma Vep

Alan and Nathan speak to the multi-talented Tracey-Lee Oliver about her rise to royalty on the comedy scene. Weslee Swain Lauder discusses The Mystery of Irma Vep, and they chat to Robert Hobbs about his international acting career.

Jul 20, 201754 min

Smurfs & Puss in Boots

Alan and Nathan sing a happy song with The Smurfs producer and Lion King actor Lyall Ramsden. Then they are joined by the diverse cast of the pantomime Puss In Boots - Earl Gregory, Londiwe Dhlomo-Dlamini and Sean John Louw.

Jul 13, 201756 min

Tea with Graeme Watkins & Camilo Ramada

Nathan explores nudity with Graeme Watkins, philanthropy with Camilo Ramada, and luxury tea with Swaady Martin.

Jul 6, 201754 min

All By Myself

Nathan is quarantined in studio with a bad cold while Alan travels across beautiful South Africa dining at fine restaurants. He also catches up with performance powerhouses, Jonathan Roxmouth and Joseph Clark.

Jun 29, 201754 min

Toke Makinwa & The Whitney Houston Show

Nigerian superstar Toke Makinwa and the Disney on Ice skaters join Alan Ford in studio. They discuss the theatre production of 'Puss In Boots' and The Whitney Houston Show. Plus, Top Billing's Ayanda Thabethe chats about the Durban July.

Jun 22, 201756 min

Pieter-Dirk Uys & Siv Ngesi

Pieter-Dirk Uys opens the show with magical moments in his life from his new production 'The Echo of a Noise'. TV Star Siv Ngesi chats about his phenomenal celebrity boxing event in Cape Town, and a new Nigerian musical 'Kakadu' opens up in Joburg.

Jun 15, 201757 min

The Naledi Awards

The team pays tribute to entertainment and theatre, as they celebrate this year's Naledi Awards! Performers, directors and producers join as this year's winners are honoured.

Jun 8, 201757 min

CoachesRUs & Naledi Awards

A show filled with comedy - comedian Dalin Oliver and former Springbok rugby player Tonderai Chavhanga discuss #ChangeCoachesRUs, Dawn Lindberg chats Naledi Awards 2017, and Nathan Ro and Alan Ford pay musical tribute to WINTER!

Jun 1, 201756 min

Andrew Webster - The VoiceSA

Top theatre star Andrew Webster joins us in studio with the cast of 'A Beautiful Noise'. From The Voice SA we had Vernon Barnard and Nadine Sisam. Bryan Hill discusses the 10th anniversary of The Theatro Theatre... and don't miss magical live music.

May 25, 201756 min

Richard Stirton & Enhle Mbali

The Voice winner Richard Stirton, musical genius Bryan Shimmel, actress Enhle Mbali, Urban Village and the Born To Perform singers, plus members of the JHB Youth Orchestra join Alan and Nathan in studio. Pure raw talent and entertainment!

May 18, 201756 min

Hazel Feldman - Night with the Stars

Top stage and concert producer Hazel Feldman joins Alan in studio, discussing Elton John, Frank Sinatra, Queen, The Rolling Stones, Mamma Mia, Priscilla Queen of the Desert and more. Jan Malan joins with David Tlale and Tamara Dey to chat about Night with the Stars and Wits Hospice.

May 11, 201756 min

Priscilla & Funny Girl

Alan Ford and Nathan Ro chat to the stars of 'Priscilla: Queen of the Desert' - Phillip Schnetler and Chantel Herman. Ashleigh Harvey discusses 'Funny Girl: The Musical' in Cape Town, and former Miss SA Claudia Henkel clarifies the Miss South Africa 2017 controversy.

May 4, 201756 min

Theatre Kids Take Over

Celebrating the magic of upcoming theatrical talent, Nathan Ro and Chatty Matty are joined by Director/Actor, Neka Da Costa (Caucasian Chalk Circle) and the casts of Hyde Park High's IN THE HEIGHTS and Redhill School's HAIRSPRAY.

Apr 20, 201753 min

Beauty & the Beast

Nathan Ro mans the show alone and speaks to pop sensation Alexandra May as he celebrates the cinematic release of Beauty and the Beast. He also gets an education in street art by Justin 'Nomad' Badenhorst, and talks South African gourmet food with Karel Jacobs.

Apr 13, 201746 min

Steve Kekana & PJ Powers

Legends Steve Kekana and PJ Powers join Alan and Nathan on the show this week. The team also chats to Change Coach Dalin Oliver about how he is finding former Springbok player Tonderai Chavhanga a brand new sporting interest... and they discuss the Beyers Chocolate 'Happy' Easter Charity Campaign.

Apr 6, 201758 min

Priscilla Queen of the Desert

Priscilla Queen of the Desert has arrived on the SA stage in all its glory! Cast members Daniel Buys and Candida Mosoma speak to the team. Lucilla Booysens discusses SA Fashion Week 2017, singer/performer Siphs Msimang joins us in studio, and 'Chatty Matty' reviews the theatre industry as a whole.

Mar 30, 201759 min

Celebration of Great SA Talent

It's a celebration of great SA talent with the Fleur De Cap Winners - Pieter-Dirk Uys, Jonathan Roxsmouth, Paul du Toit, Andrew Buckland, Genna Galloway and other top actors join the team. Nathan Ro and Alan practise Bonnie Tyler's 'Total Eclipse of the Heart'... not to be missed!

Mar 23, 201757 min

Ilse Klink & Africa Melane

Actress Ilse Klink joins Alan Ford and Nathan Ro in studio to discuss her award-winning career in the entertainment business. Africa Melane chats about the upcoming Fleur de Cap Awards happening this week in Cape Town, and Marc Buhrer opens us to the world of Game For Humanity.

Mar 16, 201757 min

Jessica Nkosi & Andre Swartz

Alan Ford is joined in studio by actress Jessica Nkosi discussing 'Tropica Island of Treasure'. Andre Swartz chats about his upcoming role in the 2017 pantomime, and Nathan Ro serenades our beautiful guests.

Mar 9, 201758 min

Miss SA 2017 & Nathan Ro

Miss South Africa Claudia Henkel discusses the upcoming Miss SA Pageant, 'Mrs Producer' Hazel Feldman chats about Priscilla Queen of the Desert and The Rent Concert, and we review a great new restaurant. Finally, we welcome entertainment star, Nathan Ro, to the team!

Mar 2, 201759 min

Theatre Awards & CT Fashion Week

Alan chats about the Fleur Du Cap Theatre Awards, which is in its 52nd year. Then theatre actress, presenter, and singer Helen Desbois discusses her latest single... and we launch Cape Town Fashion Week with African Fashion International.

Feb 16, 201756 min

Dedication to Joost

A dedication to rugby legend Joost van der Westhuisen - with Jeremy Mansfield, SA Rugby Legend CEO Stefan Terblanche and 'Glory Game' author and producer Odette Schwegler. On the entertainment front, Barry Hilton, 'Deurnis One on One Theatre' and future house group 'Jericho' join Alan Ford in studio.

Feb 9, 201753 min

West Side Story & Richard Loring's 80th

A show filled with food, music, theatre, film, comedy and the best events in Southern Africa. Catch actor extraordinaire Jonathan Roxmouth discussing West Side Story, 'Mr Producer' Richard Loring turns 80 and chats about 55 years in the business. The Plus1 festival in Franschoek takes Valentine’s Day to another level with Beyond Reds’ Greg Lipton, and in studio we have actresses Ziyanda Yako and Didie Makubane.

Feb 2, 201756 min

Jam-Packed Entertainment

It's a jam-packed, entertainment feast this week! Fiona Ramsay discusses her new production ‘Blonde Poison’, Tim Plewman joins us with exciting news that he is off to perform in Las Vegas. Andre The Hilarious Hypnotist is back in action and our special guests in studio are the cast of 'West Side Story' - Chris Jaftha and Bianca La Grange.

Jan 26, 201756 min

Entertainment 2017

Alan Ford opens 2017 with the year's most glamorous event – The Sun Met with Mumm Champagne. He discusses entertainment 2017 with Chatty Matty, the hottest new bar The Station, and singer Nathan Ro joins the guys in studio as a special guest.

Jan 19, 201758 min

The Magic of Music

Alan Ford and 'Chatty Matty' celebrate CliffCentral Carols with Timothy Moloi and The Soweto Gospel Choir. Ziyanda Yako and Zak Hendriks discuss wonderful family musicals, and Alan Commitee has us screaming with Laughing Matters.

Dec 8, 201657 min

Born To Perform

Special guests in studio include 'Born To Perform', Graeme Watkins Project and singing sensation Tima Reece. Hazel Feldman discusses Cirque Eloize iD, Greg Lipton chats about Plus!Festival, and Maira Kousadakis opens Life Grand Cafe in Cape Town.

Dec 1, 201657 min

Anne Powers, MCQP & more

Alan Ford interviews special guest Anne Powers, with Terrence Bridget and Keith Smith. He also crosses to Cape Town to discuss The Shimmy Summer Launch with GoldFish, MCQP (Mother City Queer Project) 2016 and the famous EATOUT Awards.

Nov 24, 201656 min

Say Yes to the Dress & Gat Party

Alan Ford and Chatty Matty speak to TLC's Say Yes to the Dress host, David Emanuel. Actress Elouise Cupido and Craig Morris then join the team in studio, and along with Chris Emmanuel they chat about the Gat Party and more.

Nov 17, 201654 min

Bernard Jay & Rugby Legends

Alan Ford interviews ‘Mr Producer’ Bernard Jay - join them as they discuss the magical world of theatre. Springbok legend Stefan Terblanche chats about The Rugby Legends Association, and we look into two new great shows - The Phil Collins Tribute Show and Pay Back the Curry.

Nov 10, 201655 min

Family Musicals & Coloured Comedy

The Annie Musical Company joins Alan in studio with child actresses and SA’s top stars Taryn Sudding (who plays Grace) and Stephen Jubber (who plays Rooster) to discuss this favourite family musical. Yusuf Abramjee discusses the #Hajj2016 coffee table book, Casper de Vries chats about his new show opening, and Joey Rasdien pops in to discuss Coloured Comedy.

Oct 27, 201652 min

The unView - Theatre is Always in Fashion!

The show opens with Paul Slabolepzy's new production, Suddenly The Storm. Alan also discusses GQ's Best Dressed Man 2016 and hot band Rubber Duc join live in studio.

Oct 20, 201646 min

The unView - The Magic of Food, Theatre & Music

Theatre legend Janice Honeyman joins Alan Ford in studio, with Andre Swartz on the line. Motherland Band discusses Jam Jozi, Mo Magic joins in to chat about magic, mentalism and comedy... and Joe from Joe & Co discusses great food.

Oct 13, 201653 min

The unView - Empowering the Community

Ruda Landman joins us to discuss her new education program, we chat to Former Miss SA about her charity clothing project and actors Zak Hendrikz and Ian Von Memerty join us in studio.

Oct 6, 201651 min

The unView - Magic of Musicals

'The Sun Will Come Out Tomorrow’... Annie comes to South Africa soon and the Magic of Priscilla Queen of the Desert comes early next year - Alan chats to the stars and producer Hazel Feldman. There's also a catch-up with Danny K, where he talks about Mandoza. The magic of another great restaurant in Cape Town with Peter Templehoff, and we go live to US to chat about South Africa in the International Mixology (cocktail making) competition.

Sep 29, 201655 min

The unView - SA Fashion Week

The spotlight is on SA Fashion Week as Alan and guest co-host Chatty Matty speak to Lucilla Booyzen and designer Gert-Johan Coetzee. Grammy winner Wouter Kellerman talks about his work, and legendary actress Fiona Ramsey discusses her new production. Plus a surprise appearance live in studio by Jen Su!

Sep 22, 201654 min

The unView - Ian von Memerty & Jerry Mofokeng.

Alan unveils South Africa’s first digital online record label – Feelmyflow. Then theatre legends Ian von Memerty and Jerry Mofokeng join the show to discuss their latest projects, and there's a look at this month’s favourite restaurant.

Sep 15, 201655 min

The unView - Claire Johnston, Tobie Cronje & Sandra Prinsloo

Mango Groove’s Claire Johnston discusses their new album, Alan chats to actress Sandra Prinsloo and acting legend Tobie Cronje is our special in-studio guest.

Sep 1, 201649 min

The unView - Joanne Strauss, John Kani & Dawn Lindberg

Alan chats to Joanne Strauss about the Fairlady Women of the Future Awards, John Kani discusses his new production, and Dawn Lindberg gets a major accolade.

Aug 25, 201657 min

The unView - Nathaniel & Marc Lottering

Join Alan and a host of great guests... Nataniël and Marc Lottering chat about their new shows, an interview with the Culinary Olympic Team who are off to compete shortly... plus a look at the Fairlady Women of the Future.

Aug 18, 201637 min

The unView - Rio 2016 & Louise Carver

Olympic Gold medalist and rower Lawrence Ndlovu joins Alan to discuss Rio 2016. Louise Carver talks about hitting it big on the US Billboard Charts with her new single, and Miss SA discusses voting, the CEO SleepOut and more.

Aug 4, 201651 min

The unView - CEO SleepOut™ & Slava's Snow Show

Alan showcases the magic of the CEO SleepOut with a few CEOs, head of the event, and Yusuf Abramjee. He also discusses a new musical, Slava's Snow Show, and a secret magical SA destination.

Jul 28, 201655 min

The unView - Mandela Day Special

It's a Mandela Day Special with a host of Madiba charities and fundraisers - Carolyn Steyn, Miss SA and more join Alan for this special show.

Jul 14, 201655 min

The unView - GWP, Benny Masekwameng & Tobi Jooste

Graeme Watkins from the Graeme Watkins Project is in studio, Tobi Jooste speaks about the launch of his new DVD, and MasterChef judge Benny Masekwameng pops in to chat about World Class Classics - The Mixologist of the Year.

Jul 7, 201654 min

The unView - Bye Bye Somizi!

It's Somizi's farewell show! Where is he going? The guys chat to Hazel Feldman about Disney On Ice, now showing in various theatres in South Africa... plus, hear what they have to say about the Rivers Church racism saga.

Jun 30, 201653 min