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Since his debut at age 25, James Nunn has directed three excellent feature films; Tower Block, Eliminators, and Marine 5 : Battleground (which is due for release in 2017). Ed cornered him in North London, delved deep into his vast wealth of experience and pulled out some pungent nuggets of filmmaking expertise. The jazz music on the podcast was composed by pianist Rob Bargad. Thanks also to Barnette Records for permission to use these recordings. This episode's featured track is by Kwadjo Ampfunky and Beyond The Stars. Go check them out on Twitter @KwadjoBeyond. New album out soon! The voice over links were performed by Sara J Novak.

As the producer of Supergrass’ debut album `I Should Coco’, an album which became the biggest-selling debut on Parlophone since The Beatles, Sam Williams made quite an entrance with his first major label production. The son of two guitar teachers and brother of world-renowned classical guitarist John Williams, Sam was born and raised into a world of music. He has made countless records with the likes of Plan B, Kula Shaker, Noisettes, Tom Jones and more. With his move into film and TV composing he brought a lifelong love of movie scores into the electronic age. Ed asked him which are his favourite soundtracks and why. The jazz music on the podcast was composed by pianist Rob Bargad. Thanks also to Barnette Records for permission to use these recordings. The voice over links were performed by Sara J Novak.

Ed digs for dirt on the set of horror comedy Double Date, interrogating the film's producer Matt Wilkinson, writer and star Danny Morgan and director Ben Barfoot. The jazz music on the podcast was composed by pianist Rob Bargad. Thanks also to Barnette Records for permission to use these recordings. This episode's featured track is Foundation on the album Clocks from singer Sue Gerger. The voice over links were performed by Sara J Novak.

Johannes Roberts is a writer and director who sold his first feature film aged 21. Since then he has directed ten features. During this interview Johannes receives some pretty momentous news which he relays live on air. It may prove a major turning point in his career as he moves from horror to more mainstream fare. His latest film 47 Meters Down will be out in 2016, movie mogul Bob Weinstein was a producer on it. Johannes joined Ed to discuss working with Bob, his approach to filmmaking, and the highs and lows of his career. The jazz music throughout the podcast was composed by pianist Rob Bargad. Thanks also to Barnette Records for permission to use these recordings. The featured track at the end of the podcast is written and performed by Sue Gerger, titled Pretty Girl, on the album Clocks on the Barnette Records label. The voice over links were performed by Sara J Novak. www.too-tall.com/otp

Matt Wilkinson is a film producer whose debut The Call Up was released this summer. He is currently completing his second feature film Kaleidoscope, starring Toby Jones. He joined Ed to discuss the nitty gritty of film production, his route from screenwriter to producer, and how he found his feet after jumping into the deep end of film production. The jazz music on the podcast was composed by pianist Rob Bargad. Thanks also to Barnette Records for permission to use these recordings. The voice over links were performed by Sara J Novak.

In her native Ireland acting was a necessary escape for Amy Shiels. She upped sticks to pursue a career in Hollywood, and this year landed a role in the return of David Lynch's iconic Twin Peaks. She joins Ed to discuss her journey and how staying focused in reality is her new survival tactic. The jazz music on the podcast was composed by pianist Rob Bargad. Thanks also to Barnette Records for permission to use these recordings. The voice over links were performed by Sara J Novak.

Arthur Darvill is an actor, singer, musician and composer. He joins Ed to talk about his latest role in DC's Legends Of Tomorrow, his childhood and how he got into the entertainment industry, what he thinks about working in the filmmaking "system", and his latest comments on Chesty Morgan the busty star of bad movies from the 80s. The recording of "Falling Slowly" from the musical Once features courtesy of copyright holders Dewynters. Thanks also to Doctor Who News for their permission to use their recording. The jazz music on the podcast was composed by pianist Rob Bargad. Thanks also to Barnette Records for permission to use these recordings. The voice over links were performed by Sara J Novak.