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Love Actually (2003)

Directed by Richard Curtis•2h 15m•Published Dec 21, 2021•Episode length 2h 36m
Episode 101 - Love Actually
ComedyRomanceDrama

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Hugh Grant
Hugh Grant
The Prime Minister
Alan Rickman
Alan Rickman
Harry
Emma Thompson
Emma Thompson
Karen
Liam Neeson
Liam Neeson
Daniel
Martine McCutcheon
Martine McCutcheon
Natalie
Colin Firth
Colin Firth
Jamie Bennett
Bill Nighy
Bill Nighy
Billy Mack
Laura Linney
Laura Linney
Sarah
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Lúcia Moniz
Aurelia
Andrew Lincoln
Andrew Lincoln
Mark

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Overview

Eight very different couples deal with their love lives in various loosely interrelated tales all set during a frantic month before Christmas in London.

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What could be worse than the total agony of being in love? Join your favourite TransAtlantic podcasting crew – Ian, Liam, Ethan, and Georgia as we review what Working Title told us was The Ultimate Romantic Comedy in Love Actually. We're going to give this film our absolute truth because at Christmas you tell the truth…

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What could be worse than the total agony of being in love? Join your favourite TransAtlantic podcasting crew – Ian, Liam, Ethan, and Georgia as we review what Working Title told us was The Ultimate Romantic Comedy in Love Actually. We're going to give this film our absolute truth because at Christmas you tell the truth.  Love actually is all around in our 101st episode as we discuss:

  • The mash-up that inspired this story
  • Some of the personal circumstances that inspired one actor's performance in the film
  • Which two actors/actresses are only 1 day apart in age
  • Which actors from this film are second cousins
  • What is the genius of the comedy in this film
  • Who is eating all the garlic that Jamie is bringing home
  • What's with all the fat shaming in this movie
  • We get into a debate about Mark's ethics in this film
  • Whether or not Love Actually is the Best Film Ever

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Timestamps for this episode:

  • 0:00 - Opening Banter
    9:58 - Shoutouts
    18:00 - Deep Dive
    2:07:40 - Endgame