Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy The Official Podcast

BRIDGET JONES: MAD ABOUT THE BOY THE OFFICIAL PODCAST is a new and exclusive podcast hosted by journalist and Bridget Jones expert Pandora Sykes. This five-part series features exclusive interviews with Leo Woodall, Helen Fielding, Chiwetel Ejiofor, and the very woman who brought Bridget from page to screen, Renee Zellweger. We also hear juicy insights about the upcoming film from the people behind the scenes such as Director Michael Morris on what he loves about the script and Costume Designer Molly Emma Rowe on the return of the big pants, hello Mummy. 

In episode 5: Being Bridget, Pandora sits down with the actor who brought Bridget to life, Renee Zellweger. Renee reflects on the moment she got the call offering her the role, the most Bridget thing she’s ever done and how she perfected Bridget’s British accent. Of course they also discuss Renee’s newest appearance in Mad About the Boy, diving into Bridget’s fresh roster of lovers, Renee’s honest opinion on Bridget and Daniel Cleaver’s relationship, and how Bridget navigates grief, romance and ageing in an entirely new world.

Each episode focuses on a different aspect of the Bridget Jones films, including exclusive interviews with Bridget’s beloved besties, her new love interests, and of course, Bridget herself- Renee Zellweger. 

Bridget Jones: Mad About The Boy is in cinemas from February. 

Bridget Jones: Mad About The Boy The Official Podcast is produced by Sony Music Entertainment in association with Universal Pictures International. 

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BRIDGET JONES: MAD ABOUT THE BOY THE OFFICIAL PODCAST is a new and exclusive podcast hosted by journalist and Bridget Jones expert Pandora Sykes. This five-part series features exclusive interviews with Leo Woodall, Helen Fielding, Chiwetel Ejiofor, and the very woman who brought Bridget from page to screen, Renee Zellweger. We also hear juicy insights about the upcoming film from the people behind the scenes such as Director Michael Morris on what he loves about the script and Costume Designer Molly Emma Rowe on the return of the big pants, hello Mummy. 

In Episode 4: Mad About the Men, Pandora chats to Bridget’s new love interests Leo Woodall who plays ‘Roxster’ and Chiwetel Ejiofor who plays ‘Mr Walliker’. They discuss how it feels to be in Bridget’s exclusive man club, acting alongside Renee, and a very Bridget off camera moment. We also hear from Neil Pearson who plays one of the long standing men in Bridget’s life, Richard Finch, Director Michael Morris about working on a Bridget Jones film and Casting Director Lucy Bevan about selecting Bridget’s newest roster of dreamboats. 

Each episode focuses on a different aspect of the Bridget Jones films, including exclusive interviews with Bridget’s beloved besties, her new love interests, and of course, Bridget herself - Renee Zellweger. 

Bridget Jones: Mad About The Boy is in cinemas from February. 

Bridget Jones: Mad About The Boy The Official Podcast is produced by Sony Music Entertainment in association with Universal Pictures International. 

Follow @BridgetJones @UniversalPictures and @WorkingTitlePictures on socials for more Bridget Jones content. 

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BRIDGET JONES: MAD ABOUT THE BOY THE OFFICIAL PODCAST is a new and exclusive podcast hosted by journalist and Bridget Jones expert Pandora Sykes. This five-part series features exclusive interviews with Leo Woodall, Helen Fielding, Chiwetel Ejiofor, and the very woman who brought Bridget from page to screen, Renee Zellweger. We also hear juicy insights about the upcoming film from the people behind the scenes such as Director Michael Morris on what he loves about the script and Costume Designer Molly Emma Rowe on the return of the big pants, hello Mummy. 

In Episode 3: Mad About The Besties, Pandora sits down with Bridget’s iconic posse of pals, old and new. Joining Pandora in the first half are Bridget’s brand new BFFs- Leila Farzad who plays ‘Perfect Nicolette’, Sarah Solemani who plays ‘Miranda’, and Josette Simon, who plays ‘Talitha’. They discuss getting into character in the new film, their most disgraceful behind-the-scenes antics, and the Mad About the Boy moment that Sarah Solemani brands the ‘pinnacle’ of her career. We also hear from casting director Lucy Bevan about their very first auditions for the film. 

Part 2 is dedicated to Bridget’s nearest and dearest: Sally Phillips and James Callis. They reminisce about being Bridget’s besties over the years, give exclusive insight into the iconic Hugh and Colin fight, and reveal the impactful Mad About the Boy scene which made them embrace the feeling of ageing. 

Each episode focuses on a different aspect of the Bridget Jones films, including exclusive interviews with Bridget’s beloved besties, her new love interests, and of course, Bridget herself- Renee Zellweger. 

Bridget Jones: Mad About The Boy is in cinemas from February. 

Bridget Jones: Mad About The Boy The Official Podcast is produced by Sony Music Entertainment in association with Universal Pictures International. 

Follow @BridgetJones @UniversalPictures and @WorkingTitlePictures on socials for more Bridget Jones content. 

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BRIDGET JONES: MAD ABOUT THE BOY THE OFFICIAL PODCAST is a new and exclusive podcast hosted by journalist and Bridget Jones expert Pandora Sykes. This five-part series features exclusive interviews with Leo Woodall, Helen Fielding, Chiwetel Ejiofor, and the very woman who brought Bridget from page to screen, Renee Zellweger. We also hear juicy insights about the upcoming film from the people behind the scenes such as Director Michael Morris on what he loves about the script and Costume Designer Molly Emma Rowe on the return of the big pants, hello Mummy. 

In Episode 2: Mad About the Movies, Pandora Sykes, is joined by Sally Phillips, who plays Bridget’s BFF ‘Shazzer’ and Bridget Jones’s Baby and Mad About The Boy screenwriters Dan Mazer and Abi Morgan, to discuss the iconic 25 year lifespan of Bridget Jones on the Big Screen. We hear about when Sally was approached to play Bridget, how Dan and Abi brought both the hilarious and the sentimental to the new script, and the Mad About the Boy scene which made the whole cast cry. We also hear from Michael Morris on those throwbacks to the first film and from costume designer Molly Emma Rowe on using Bridget’s wardrobe to connect with the audience. 

Each episode focuses on a different aspect of the Bridget Jones films, including exclusive interviews with Bridget’s beloved besties, her new love interests, and of course, Bridget herself- Renee Zellweger. 

Bridget Jones: Mad About The Boy is in cinemas from February. 

Bridget Jones: Mad About The Boy The Official Podcast is produced by Sony Music Entertainment in association with Universal Pictures International. 

Follow @BridgetJones @UniversalPictures and @WorkingTitlePictures on socials for more Bridget Jones content. 

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BRIDGET JONES: MAD ABOUT THE BOY THE OFFICIAL PODCAST is a new and exclusive podcast hosted by journalist and Bridget Jones expert Pandora Sykes. This five-part series features exclusive interviews with Leo Woodall, Helen Fielding, Chiwetel Ejiofor, and the very woman who brought Bridget from page to screen, Renee Zellweger. We also hear juicy insights about the upcoming film from the people behind the scenes such as Director Michael Morris on what he loves about the script and Costume Designer Molly Emma Rowe on the return of the big pants, hello Mummy. 

In Episode 1: Mad About Bridget, Pandora Sykes is joined by the brains behind Bridget, Helen Fielding. We hear about who inspired the real Daniel Cleaver, her embarrassingly ‘Bridget’ moment and how the comedy and tragedy interact in Mad About the Boy. Helen also ruminates on every Bridget fan’s most pressing of questions: when will Bridget’s story come to an end? 

In the second part of the episode, Pandora turns from creator to commentator, inviting authors and Bridget super-fans, Candice Carty-Williams, and Caroline O’Donahue to the table. Candice and Caroline talk about what makes Bridget so loveable, how Fielding’s writing shaped their own feminist works and the social impact of Mark Darcy’s iconic line “I like you, just the way you are”. 

Each episode focuses on a different aspect of the Bridget Jones films, including exclusive interviews with Bridget’s beloved besties, her new love interests, and of course, Bridget herself- Renee Zellweger. 

Bridget Jones: Mad About The Boy is in cinemas from February. 

Bridget Jones: Mad About The Boy The Official Podcast is produced by Sony Music Entertainment in association with Universal Pictures International. 

Follow @BridgetJones @UniversalPictures and @WorkingTitlePictures on socials for more Bridget Jones content. 

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Just in time for the release of Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy in cinemas, journalist and Bridget Jones expert Pandora Sykes hosts a five-part series that will have you immersed in the world of Bridget. With exclusive interviews from Renee Zellweger, Leo Woodall, Helen Fielding, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Sally Phillips and behind the scenes crew including Director Michael Morris and Costume Designer Molly Emma Rowe, this podcast looks back across the Bridget films with lashings of nostalgia and ahead, with plenty of sneak peeks and behind the scenes nuggets, to the new film,  

Bridget Jones: Mad About The Boy - out in cinemas in February 2025. 

Bridget Jones: Mad About The Boy The Official Podcast is produced by Sony Music Entertainment in association with Universal Pictures International 

Follow @BridgetJones @UniversalPictures and @WorkingTitlePictures on socials for more Bridget Jones content. 

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