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
144 – 164

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

The unView - Who’s Your Daddy?

Alan Ford pays tribute to celebrity chef, Billy Gallagher... and comedian Chris Forrest comes into studio to discuss his new show, Who’s Your Daddy.
2 Jun 2016 56 min

The unView - All Things Theatre!

It's all about theatre with a look at Born to Perform with Brian Schimmel, a Michael Jackson tribute from London, The Full Morty and more.
26 May 2016 52 min

The unView - Richard Loring

“Mr Producer” himself, Richard Loring, along with a few of his latest international talented performers, stops by to talk about his production – ‘Joseph & The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat’. Also, get the latest on your favourite celebrities’ love lives.
5 May 2016 48 min

The unView - The Naledi Awards

All the major winners from the Naledi Awards join in on the show that is all about the thin, the rich and the fabulous! The likes of Jonathan Roxmouth, Fiona Ramsay and others chat to Alan Ford and Somizi Mhlongo, it all makes for a fabulous show.
21 Apr 2016 54 min

The unView - Dawn Lindberg

One of the most prominent theatrical personalities in South Africa, Dawn Lindberg, sits down for an in-depth, heart-to-heart discussion about her career, her milestones and her marriage.
14 Apr 2016 54 min

The unView - Mark Banks

Comedian Mark Banks gives The unView a one-on-one interview before Bridget Masinga talks about the Naledi Awards. TV Journalist Ruda Landman reveals more about her new TV show 'VeranderDinge'. Also, don't miss Nikki Melles, Marketing Executive of The Entertainer Africa, as she talks about the Entertainer App worth R495 per…
7 Apr 2016 54 min

The unView - “The Gossip Guy”

Jared Orlin, better known as “The Gossip Guy”, brings you up to speed with the latest entertainment, celebrity and television news. Then, international Grammy Award-winning songwriter and producer, Albert Hammond, who has written for the likes of Whitney Houston and Tina Turner, talks about his journey.
31 Mar 2016 57 min

The unView - Always & Forever

Known as “the man with the velvet voice”, Timothy Moloi talks about paying tribute to the late Luther Vandross in ‘Always and Forever’. Then the judges of Miss South Africa talk about the entire process and why they think the new Miss SA Ntandoyenkosi Kunene is the best lady for…
24 Mar 2016 53 min

The unView - Taryn Louch, Jenny Morris, Clayton Morar & Alan Committie

It’s a jam packed show as we hear from Taryn Louch who features in Wouter Kellerman's Grammy nominated album 'Love Language', before checking in with celebrity chef Jenny Morris about her award-winning cooking show. As if that wasn’t enough star power, Clayton Morar who has just returned from the Grammy…
25 Feb 2016 52 min

The unView - All About The SAFTAs

Join Somizi and Alan as they look at the lives of the thin, the rich and the fabulous! The dysfunctional pair speak South African Film and Television Awards (SAFTAs) on this edition. They chat to the marketing director Peter Kwele who gives us more information about the awards. They also…
18 Feb 2016 56 min

The unView - Somizi's State of the Nation Address

Somizi Mhlongo and Alan Ford are back for yet another exciting edition of The unView! We hear all about Alan's travels, Somizi's life, love life and Instagram pictures. They chat to CEO of SA Ink Ballet Company Dirk Badenhorsk, female impersonator Ceri Dupree and later Somizi delivers his State of…
11 Feb 2016 55 min

The unView - Mission Find Lorraine A Man

Lorraine Maisel and Duncan Mabaso stand in for Somizi Mhlongo and Alan Ford. On this edition Duncan looks at Lorraine's relationship status, they touch on online dating and later Duncan hooks her up with his police friend.
28 Jan 2016 49 min
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