Spotlight

Spotlight with Alan Ford is a weekly podcast that focuses on all forms of entertainment in Southern Africa. Weekly we look at the latest in theatre with the best actors and musicians. The show also focuses on gastronomical food experiences, festivals, glamour, fashion and luxurious travel. Spotlight enhances your weekly entertainment lifestyle... live every Tuesday morning at 9am on CliffCentral.
Weekly English South Africa Performing Arts · Society & Culture
206 Episodes
132 – 152

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.
24 Nov 2016 56 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.
17 Nov 2016 54 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.
10 Nov 2016 55 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…
27 Oct 2016 52 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.
20 Oct 2016 46 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.
13 Oct 2016 53 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.
6 Oct 2016 51 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…
29 Sep 2016 55 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!
22 Sep 2016 54 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.
15 Sep 2016 55 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.
18 Aug 2016 37 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.
4 Aug 2016 51 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.
28 Jul 2016 55 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.
14 Jul 2016 55 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.
7 Jul 2016 54 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.
30 Jun 2016 53 min

The unView - Successfully Single

Somizi is flying solo on this episode and tells us all about his relationship status at the moment. He also delves into trending local stories from Mafikizolo’s work which is to be displayed at the Grammy Museum to HHP's recent local event disappointments and more.
23 Jun 2016 45 min

The unView - Tim Plewman

Somizi Mhlongo tells us all about his experience in a private jet and meeting Empire's Taraji P. Henson and Terrence Howard. Then,‘Defender of the Caveman’ himself, Tim Plewman, joins Somizi Mhlongo and Alan Ford in studio to chat entertainment and more.
9 Jun 2016 50 min
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