{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6825ea4ae8a66fad6d86bedd/683454c957d2ddc0dbca3381?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"A privilege & a pleasure: Actor, James Mackenzie.","description":"<p>Hello! Let's do this, Rodeos!</p><p>This week, actor, the wonderful, James Mackenzie drops into Benjy's Cafe for a coffee.</p><p>James appears in the CBeebies hit show, Molly &amp; Mack &amp; played the title role in the multi BAFTA award winning CBBC series, Raven, for over 15 seasons, gaining cult status worldwide.</p><p>It's a super episode. </p><p>James shares how growing up in an acting family helped shaped his career choice &amp; his route to the stage &amp; our TV screens, &amp; just what a privilege that is.</p><p>James also discusses how quality children's TV is vital for young viewers &amp; their families; and how CBeebies shows like Molly &amp; Mock, can trigger children's imagination &amp; bring fun &amp; laughter. </p><p>Plus, the lasting impact of Raven on his life &amp; audiences worldwide.</p><p>Ben &amp; James also dive into balancing an acting career with parenting, the joy of the outdoors &amp; the importance of kindness, in theatre &amp; life. </p><p>And how James has recently dipped his toes into the world of alcohol free &amp; reached for his running shoes.</p><p>He's a good bad guy on stage, but an even better good guy off it.</p><p>Pop the kettle on &amp; enjoy listening.</p><p>Instagram: @jarmackenzie</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p>","author_name":"Ben Harlow"}