602: Richard Gadd On New Series, Half Man

602: Richard Gadd On New Series, Half Man

Author: Edith Bowman May 11, 2026 Duration: 28:47
Our latest guest on Soundtracking is Richard Gadd, creator of the phenomenon that is Baby Reindeer, who joins us to discuss his new project Half Man, which you can watch now on the BBC iPlayer and HBO Max. Starring Richard and Jamie Bell as non-blood-related brothers, it tells the story of a reunion at a wedding that leads to all manner of chaos, and deals with issues relating to toxic masculinity, family and identity.

Edith Bowman sits down with the filmmakers and composers who define modern cinema, pulling back the curtain on the powerful, often unseen relationship between picture and score. Soundtracking with Edith Bowman is a conversation about creative partnership, exploring how a director’s vision and a composer’s music intertwine to shape the emotional core of a film or series. Each episode delves into specific scenes and pivotal moments, with guests sharing the stories behind the music-from initial temp tracks and thematic inspiration to the technical challenges of the recording studio. The discussions are intimate and detailed, revealing how a simple melody can become iconic and why certain chords evoke fear, joy, or nostalgia. Listeners gain a deeper appreciation for the craft, hearing firsthand how musical choices are debated, refined, and ultimately locked into the final cut. This podcast moves beyond simple soundtrack listings to examine the alchemy of collaboration, offering a unique backstage pass to the artistic process that fuels our favorite visual stories. It’s for anyone who has ever been moved by a film score and wondered about the people and decisions that made it possible.
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Podcast Episodes
543: Composer Rob Simonsen On The Music Of Caught Stealing [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 44:38
It's part two of our Caught Stealing sonic special, as composer Rob Simonsen joins us to discuss his contribution to Darren Aronofsky's latest movie, and plenty more besides. Edith's chat with Joe from IDLES is also avai…
542: Joe From IDLES On The Music Of Caught Stealing [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:14
It's bonus time again, as we bring you not one but two episodes relating to the music of Darren Aronofsky's riotous and darkly comic thriller, Caught Stealing. We'll drop the episode featuring composer Rob Simonsen short…
541: Kogonada On The Music Of A Big Bold Beautiful Journey [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:31
Our latest guest on Soundtracking is Kogonada, director of a wonderful film called A Big Bold Beautiful Journey. Starring Margot Robbie and Colin Farrell, it tells the story of David and Sarah, two strangers who meet at…
540: Jay Roach & Tony McNamara On The Music Of The Roses [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:08
It's bonus time again here on Soundtracking, as director Jay Roach and writer Tony McNamara join me to discuss their collaboration on The Roses - a reimagining of the classic 1989 black comedy, The War Of The Roses. Star…
539: Eric Idle Discusses His Love Of Music [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 36:11
Our latest guest on Soundtracking is a true cultural legend. It's only Python Eric Idle, who joins us to promote his show Always Look On The Bright Side Of Life - Live.It kicks off on Wednesday with dates around the coun…
538: Chris Columbus On The Music Of The Thursday Murder Club [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 38:49
It's bonus time, as we bring you an extra episode of Soundtracking with Chris Columbus, director of the adaptation of Richard Osman's bestseller, The Thursday Murder Club. With a stellar cast including Hellen Mirren, Pie…
537: Darren Aronofsky On The Music Of Caught Stealing [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:53
Our latest guest on Soundtracking is Darren Aronofsky, who returns to the podcast to discuss his comedy crime thriller, Caught Stealing. Starring Austin Butler, Regina King, Matt Smith, Zoe Kravitz and Liev Schreiber amo…
536: Ari Aster On The Music Of Eddington [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 37:19
Our latest guest on soundtracking is Ari Aster, writer and director of Eddington. Starring Joaquin Phoenix, Pedro Pascal and Emma Stone, it tells the story of a standoff between the mayor and sheriff of Eddington during…
535: Mark Hamill On The Life Of Chuck & Star Wars [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 23:15
We promised you a bonus, so here it is, as Mark Hamill joins Edith to discuss his role in The Life Of Chuck, and reminisce about Star Wars. Enjoy!
534: Tom Hiddleston & Chiwetel Ejiofor Talk The Life Of Chuck [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 20:33
Our latest guests on Soundtracking are Tom Hiddleston and Chiwetel Ejiofor, who join us ahead of the release of the quite wonderful The Life Of Chuck. Based on a short story by Stephen King, it tells the story of 'everym…