Firecrotch & Normcore: THEY LIKE TO WATCH

Sara has tonsillitis - she's on antibiotics and complete vocal rest. She had a fever dream where she was drawn towards the light, but spotted her late grandmother on the other side and fled.So, it's a truncated episode this week (a semisode?): An interview we'd already recorded before she was struck down. And what an interview! It's Andy Milligan, writer of The Sopranos of shiny-floor entertainment TV - Ant & Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway.Send Firecrotch a get-well-soon email: fuckoff@firecrotchandnormcore.comBuy her a Lucozade: https://www.patreon.com/THEYLIKETOWATCHEdited by Annabel Port, who is in rude health.

Happy birthday to our son, who's eight today. He'll never read this, although he was recently overheard saying, "Mom can't decide what she's doing for her quick watch". Kids these days! Etc.This week it's our great pleasure to speak to Rockerdale Studios creative director, Stu Richards, and head of production, Michelle Singer, about their SMASH HIT The Assembly. You're not living life to the fullest if you haven't seen this show, and you know we don't say that lightly. Plus: a master-class in martial passive-aggression, Ripley (finally!), and boundaries, baby, BOUNDARIES. Hit us up with some dopamine via our inbox: fuckoff@firecrotchandnormcore.comHelp Sara with her eyes, nails and artisanal fertiliser: https://www.patreon.com/theyliketowatchEdited by she of the raven-hair and golden-throat, Ms. Annabel Emily Port

It's cold and rainy and we promised to take our child to a farm near Heathrow airport. What fabulous journey are you on today?This week's guest - fresh off her rave review in the New York Times - is 'Manhunt' showrunner, Monica Beletsky! We discuss how to make old-timey feel new-timey, and how to manage a complex timeline. And Abe Lincoln's beard. Plus: We watch TV featuring (in no particular order) Michael Sheen, Steve Martin and Larry David.Michael Sheen is 25 years older than his wifeSteve Martin is 26 years older than his wifeLarry David is 31 years older than his wife.“The heart wants what it wants. There’s no logic to those things. You meet someone and you fall in love and that’s that.” ~ Woody AllenIndicate precisely what you mean to say: fuckoff@firecrotchandnormcore.comEvery summer we could rent a cottage in the Isle of Wight (if it's not too dear): https://www.patreon.com/THEYLIKETOWATCHDigging the weeds: Annabel Port

HEY HOLLYWOOD! What is this, Chateau Marmont?! This week's guest is Hollywood insider, the impossibly lovely Eric Newman, creator of Narcos and Griselda. We talk collabs with famous actors, and how to sensitively portray real-life people on screen. Plus the dos and don'ts of portraying drug lords specifically! Can't you just feel the California breeze in the palm trees as you read this?! How lovely. Also we've got the new Sally Wainwright, Taylor Swift and a show where a hot girl works in a record shop. HAVE YOU EVER HEARD OF SUCH A THING?Email us: fuckoff@firecrotchandnormcore.comGet into our hot HOT bonus content: patreon.com/theyliketowachEdited by our little dream-canoe, Annabel PortNepo-friendy book plug! Buy 'Star Trek: Discovering The TV Series' by Tom Salinsky: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Star-Trek-Discovering-Original-Generation/dp/1399035045

We've never been in love beforeWe thought our hearts were safeWe thought we knew the score! Are these lyrics from a musical? Or rather our unbridled feelings for this week's guest who just so happens to be RUSSELL T. DAVIES? WHAT IF IT IS BOTH? Dreams come true you guys, you just have to keep dreaming. This week's guest, see above, is the showrunner of Doctor Who, creator of It's a Sin, Queer as Folk, and too much more to mention. The King of British TV, and our new hero. Our hearts are full of gratitude towards beloved friend and listener Jan McVerry, without whom none of this would've happened!Keep writing to us: fuckoff@firecrotchandnormcore.comJoin our Patreon for the FULL, HOUR-LONG CONVO WITH RUSSELL: patreon.com/theyliketowatchEdited by Annabel Port. Read her Substack, or Google her business endeavour, Get Get GotInterview engineered by Ed @ Spiritland

Hey now, hey now, there's a wall between us! Tear down that wall! We just want connection. You. Me. Us. The animals. This week, Sara's dreams come true (Geoff's come true next week WATCH THIS SPACE) when we speak to Girls5eva creator Meredith Scardino. It's the best comedy in 5eva, as far as we're concerned, and we are never wrong. Plus: One amazing film, one v good documentary, and a decent glitzy-glamy drama. Plus-Plus: We want a dog. Do sheep-a-doodles really need a massive outdoor garden?Write to us: fuckoff@firecrotchandnormcore.comBuy us a dog! patreon.com/theyliketowatchEdited by Annabel Port, former birthday girl and current best of women

Hola amigas y amigos!We're here to share our thoughts, feelings and TV recommendations. Plus, we get to talk to the executive producer and creative director behind Channel 4's 'The Jury: Murder Trial', Ed Kellie.If you're reading this the same week as we're writing it, come and see Sara's work-in-progress at the Bill Murray Comedy Club in Islington, London, this Sunday afternoon: https://www.angelcomedy.co.uk/event-detail/sara-barron-work-in-progress-17th-mar-the-bill-murray-london-tickets-202403171600/If you're reading this in the future, WHAT'S IT LIKE? How did Sara's work-in-progress go?Email us: fuckoff@firecrotchandnormcore.comKeep us: https://www.patreon.com/THEYLIKETOWATCHEdited by Annabel Port. Happy birthday, Annabel!

Come on girls! Do you believe in love? 'Cause I've got something to say about it, and it goes something like this!(No offence to Madonna, but that double 'something' ^ is really, erm... something.)Your transatlantic sweethearts are back with more TV for you to watch, *and* fresh from the rink, it's the funniest of them all... LOU SANDERS. She's back for more sidekicking with Mel Giedroyc on 'Unforgivable' (DAVE TV).See Sara's work-in-progress at the Bill Murray Comedy Club in London on Sunday 17th March: https://www.angelcomedy.co.uk/event-detail/sara-barron-work-in-progress-17th-mar-the-bill-murray-london-tickets-202403171600/ Email your mom and dad: fuckoff@firecrotchandnormcore.comBankroll us: https://www.patreon.com/THEYLIKETOWATCHEdited by Annabel Port. Read her Substack, it's good: https://annabelport.substack.com/

Spring is in the air! OR IS IT? Have we been wrongly convinced by one nice cherry blossom, when if fact most cherry blossoms are taking their time? Don't generalize, you guys!This week we're speaking to our friend and national-treasure-in-the-making, stand-up comedian Rosie Jones, about her new panel show Out of Order, big frocks, online bullies and - SPOILER ALERT - meeting Cher. (CHER!)Tickets for Sara's W.I.P. (not to be confused with W.A.P.) at the Bill Murray: bit.ly/3OYyAKfWrite to us: fuckoff@firecrotchandnormcore.comSupport us financially!: patreon.com/theyliketowatchEdited by Annabel Port. She'll never know how much she means to us.