Stephen Graham on Acting, Adolescence & Al Pacino

How did Stephen Graham become one of Britain's best actors?In this Monday episode of The Romesh Ranganathan Show, Romesh is joined by legendary actor, producer, and writer, Stephen Graham, to talk about his incredible, award-winning career, spanning over two decades.Stephen reflects on his career, from This Is England and Boiling Point, to his latest work on Adolescence and Nocturne. He discusses method acting, the challenges of filming in one-shot, and what it takes to disappear into a character.They also get into a discussion on their shared love of music and hip-hop, breakdancing, street fashion, and the culture around it. Plus, he talks about his new book, Letters To Our Sons, which he was prompted to write after Adolescence. He reflects on being a dad and the importance of communication. Plus, Romesh and Stephen discuss Liverpool FC, fragrances, and the unexpected ways their lives have crossed paths.It's an episode you don't want to miss.A Ranga Bee Production in partnership with Platform Media.If therapy is something you've been thinking about, visit Counselling Directory and find a therapist that's right for you: https://www.counselling-directory.org.uk/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=romesh_sponsorshipGo to https://surfshark.com/romesh or use code ROMESH at checkout to get 4 extra months of Surfshark VPN!Chapters00:00 Intro03:27 A gift for Stephen08:39 Music & hip-hop 11:48 Rom’s Ice Cube interview14:22 On breakdancing & culture17:15 The street fashion18:52 Adolescence 26:11 Boiling Point & the one-shot take31:40 Method acting & This Is England 9036:50 Stephen’s new book38:28 On being a dad 46:26 A question from Shanthi48:03 Being working class & changing the story53:31 Nocturne55:28 Imposter Syndrome, fame and being yourself58:57 Misquoted01:08:40 Liverpool FC01:11:08 What fragrance is Romesh wearing?01:13:10 An exclusive01:14:38 OutroLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The world’s biggest stars join Romesh for candid conversations and loads of laughs. Every Monday, Romesh Ranganathan meets actors, musicians, comedians and icons who share stories you won’t hear anywhere else, combining humour, heart and genuine insight. Expect backstage anecdotes, untold tales from the spotlight, and extraordinary insight into what makes them tick. On Thursdays, Rom’s mum Shanthi joins the show to share family stories, answer audience questions, and offer her no-nonsense take on life, proving that the funniest and most relatable conversations often happen around the kitchen table. Leave a voice note for Romesh and Shanthi by messaging +447731623355, @theromeshshow on Instagram, or emailing [email protected]. A Ranga Bee Production in Partnership with Listen.

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