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
152 – 172

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

The unView - #ToeGate

On this edition Somizi Mhlongo and Alan Ford talk about racism, New Year's resolutions and share their festive season stories. They talk to Anton Luitingh, Director of the musical - 'Singing in the Rain' and Giles Taylor who plays Freddie Mercury in the Queen inspired play - 'It's a Kinda…
14 Jan 2016 54 min

The unView - Year End Special

An end of year unView special like no other. From PJ Powers to Jonathan Roxmouth and loads more in between, don't miss out!
24 Dec 2015 55 min

The unView - Things To Leave Behind In 2015

Somizi Mhlongo starts this silly season edition of The unView by listing all the things he would like to leave behind in 2015. He recaps on 2015 local entertainment stories from Cassper and AKA, to DJ Sbu and DJ Zinhle and Bonang. He also shares what he enjoys in the…
10 Dec 2015 47 min

The unView - Zonke Dikana, Gregory Maqoma & Claudia Henkel.

Somizi Mhlongo holds it down in studio and Alan Ford joins on Skype from Sun City. They chat with Zonke Dikana about her latest album, one of SA's biggest choreographers Gregory Maqoma who is celebrating 25 years in the industry and former Miss South Africa Claudia Henkel.
3 Dec 2015 46 min

The unView - Ladysmith Black Mambazo

Alan and Somizi talk about the wine spectacular of the year with Hamilton Russell wines. Then Ryk Neethling talks about his new buddy Prince Harry. Finally, it's time to celebrate the 55th anniversary of Ladysmith Black Mambazo.
26 Nov 2015 50 min

The unView - Engelbert Humperdinck

With 150 million albums sold, Alan chats with the legendary Engelbert Humperdinck who will be in SA soon. Together they discuss his relationship with Elvis Presley and his lengthy career.
19 Nov 2015 57 min

The unView - Madam Zingara

Another crazy show from Somizi Mhlongo and Alan Ford! Brandan Van Rhyn AKA Cathy Specific from Madam Zingara / Rocky Horror Picture Show is in studio. They talk to Jen Su about her new book, Miss SA Liesl Laurie who's off to represent SA at Miss World as well as…
12 Nov 2015 56 min

The unView 05.11.15

Somizi Mhlongo and Alan Ford are back for another edition of The unView! They chat about Facebook profiles created for new bornbabies as well as Oscar Pistorius and Somizi's love life. Later they touch base with Theatre Producer Janice Honeyman about 'Sleeing Beauty: The Pantomime Of Your Dreams'.
5 Nov 2015 54 min
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