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
160 – 180

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

The unView 29.10.15

Somizi Mhlongo and Alan Ford chat about Gay Pride 2015, they also ask if black people do Halloween? Alan unveils the best food place in SA. Somizi has finally found "the one", he explains more. Lastly, what are their plans for December and what's the latest on #FeesMustFall?
29 Oct 2015 47 min

The unView 15.10.15

Somizi Mhlongo and Alan Ford give their views on the M1 highway bridge collapse near Grayston Drive. If you could have dinner with anyone - dead or alive - who would you want it to be? Find out who Alan and Somizi choose. Kim Fieinberg, founder of The Tomorrow Trust,…
15 Oct 2015 53 min

The unView 01.10.15

Somizi Mhlongo and Alan Ford speak to Maps Maponyane about the drama surrounding the dropping of 'Tell Me Sweet Something' in cinemas. They also catch up with Edith Venter about Pink Polo and Thapelo Mokoena drops by for a chat about the new season of 'She's The One'.
1 Oct 2015 54 min

The unView 24.09.15

Somizi runs solo today, he gets up to his usual antics, this includes giving you sound relationship advice, talking about the who's who of the entertainment world and also telling you things you don't want to hear, but perhaps need to.
24 Sep 2015 47 min

The unView 17.09.15

Somizi Mhlongo and Alan Ford chat with Mi Casa's multi-talented J'Something about his new album. Theatre actor Jonathan Roxmouth talks about his latest musical and why it is a must see. Somizi also addresses the controversy surrounding his close friend and confidant Bonang Matheba, with regards to the accusations that…
17 Sep 2015 53 min

The unView 10.09.15

"Boundaries" is a word that does not appear in the official dictionary of Alan and Somizi. Outspoken poet and influencer Ntsiki Mazwai joins the gents, she knows a thing or two about saying what others are thinking. From weddings, to festivals and even some singing, Alan and Somzi never disappoint…
10 Sep 2015 55 min

The unView 03.09.15

Winner of SABC 3's 'She's The One', Linda Sifumba joins Alan and Somizi to talk about her journey and what she plans to do now that she has taken the crown. They are also joined by Edgars Marketing Manager and co-creator of 'She's The One', Alisha Ramasar.
3 Sep 2015 49 min

The unView 27.08.15

Alan Ford broadcasts from the launch of the SHOUT 3 campaign. His partner in crime, Somizi Mhlongo is missing, perhaps a good thing considering all of the good looking people about. Alan talks about the importance of this campaign, and chats to several people involved and present, from MC Gareth…
27 Aug 2015 50 min
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