Episode 20- A Dance With Deception

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It’s the very first episode of The Big Pitch with Jimmy Carr and our first guest is Phil Wang! And Phil’s subgenre is…This Place is Evil. We’re talking psychological torture, we’re talking gory death scenes, we’re talking Lorraine Kelly?! The Big Pitch with Jimmy Carr is a brand new comedy podcast where each week a different celebrity guest pitches an idea for a film based on one of the SUPER niche sub-genres on Netflix. From ‘Steamy Crime Movies from the 1970s’ to ‘Australian Dysfunctional Family Comedies Starring A Strong Female Lead’, our celebrity guests will pitch their wacky plot, their dream cast, the marketing stunts, and everything in between. By the end of every episode, Jimmy Carr, Comedian by night / “Netflix Executive” by day, will decide whether the pitch is greenlit or condemned to development hell! Listen on all podcast platforms and watch on the Netflix Is A Joke YouTube Channel . The Big Pitch is a co-production by Netflix and BBC Studios Audio. Jimmy Carr is an award-winning stand-up comedian and writer, touring his brand-new show JIMMY CARR: LAUGHS FUNNY throughout the USA from May to November this year, as well as across the UK and Europe, before hitting Australia and New Zealand in early 2026. All info and tickets for the tour are available at JIMMYCARR.COM Production Coordinator: Becky Carewe-Jeffries Production Manager: Mabel Finnegan-Wright Editor: Stuart Reid Producer: Pete Strauss Executive Producer: Richard Morris Executive Producers for Netflix: Kathryn Huyghue, Erica Brady, and David Markowitz Set Design: Helen Coyston Studios: Tower Bridge Studios Make Up: Samantha Coughlan Cameras: Daniel Spencer Sound: Charlie Emery Branding: Tim Lane Photography: James Hole…

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Marko, a Serbian resistance spy, infiltrates the Austro-Hungarian Ministry of War during WWI. As his covert mission unfolds, a bond with an insider named Anna threatens to unravel everything. A tense tale of espionage, trust, and sacrifice behind enemy lines.

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Episode 20- A Dance With Deception

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Episode 35- The Tsar's Will Be Done 26:08

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The residents of a small village are forced to provide for the Tsar's army during wartime. As they endure the weight of this harsh duty, their lives are shaped by the relentless demands of survival. In this story of sacrifice and resilience, the villagers struggle to hold on to their humanity while navigating the tension between obedience and defiance.…

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Episode 34- The Beast We Built 25:50

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British army driver Ned Calder is called upon to assist engineers with a new machine destined to change the tide of the war. But as the project unfolds, he learns of a family secret that could turn his world upside down.

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Episode 33- The Shell And The Sapling 19:47

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When a family returns to their war-scarred farm in Eastern Germany, a tragic accident reshapes everything. In the shadow of grief, they must decide what’s worth holding on to—and what it means to stay rooted

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Episode 32- The Line Between Us 28:15

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Two Canadian brothers, raised on the rails, are conscripted into a war they didn’t choose. From the mud-soaked nights of France to the quiet dread of a front porch in Vancouver, this story traces the bond between siblings stretched across continents, courage, and the fragile hope of reunion

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Episode 31- Memories In The Mud 38:35

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On the Western Front, a pacifist quartermaster and a young soldier form an unlikely bond amid the mud and chaos. As orders are given and futures weighed, they find comfort and courage in one another. A quiet story of friendship, resilience, and difficult decisions.

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Episode 30- Innocence Runs 24:12

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When Cemil's father is conscripted into the Ottoman army, the young boy refuses to stay behind. Hidden beneath canvas tarps and amidst soldiers, Cemil journeys to Gallipoli, discovering bravery, sacrifice, and the stark realities of war. But can innocence truly survive on the battlefield?

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Episode 29- In The Fold 21:55

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Radha Devi, a young widow in British-occupied India, spends her days sewing uniforms for colonial troops. But grief has a sharp edge—and with each stitch, she begins to find her own quiet form of rebellion

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Episode 28- What Remains 25:48

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In rural Scotland, Fiona Douglas takes in a newborn after tragedy strikes her neighbor’s family. As the war rages in France, she and her sons form a fragile household with sixteen-year-old Jamie, who vows to raise the child left behind. A deeply emotional story of quiet resilience, chosen family, and the long wait for those who may never return.…

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Episode 27- Easter Rising 33:45

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April 1916. Dublin is quiet—until it isn’t. Captain Aiden McCool, an Irishman in British uniform, returns home just as whispers of revolution become gunfire. Assigned to monitor unrest, Aiden finds himself trapped between duty to the Crown and love for his family. When the Easter Rising erupts and the city burns, a single message brings his world crashing down.…

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Episode 26- Winter Reckoning 33:41

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Sergei, a former police officer turned military bounty hunter, begins to question his role in the Russian war effort. Reassigned to the Imperial Guard, he gains an intimate view of royal life amid the empire’s unraveling. A brooding tale of loyalty, power, and internal reckoning.

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Episode 25- In The Name Of Service 20:23

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Clara enters the male-dominated world of an armory during World War I, assembling artillery shells while confronting her father’s pacifist ideals and society’s expectations of women. A compelling story of identity, conviction, and the complex roles of women in war.

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Episode 24- Silent Wind 28:33

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German chemists Ludwig Richter and Dieter Krauss oversee the first human trials of chlorine gas, marking a chilling turning point in the war. A haunting story of ambition, remorse, and the birth of modern chemical warfare.

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Episode 23- Shadows of Gallipoli 28:23

13 weeks ago28:23

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Lieutenant Edward Harrington, a meticulous British clerk, is thrust into the chaos of the Gallipoli Campaign after being summoned by Winston Churchill. From the quiet of inventory ledgers to the thunder of the front lines, Edward’s journey reveals the unexpected courage found in unlikely places

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Episode 22- The Light of Brussels 24:17

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After being wounded and captured, French soldier André Noel awakens in a Brussels hospital under the care of British nurse Edith Cavell. As their bond deepens, he learns she holds a secret that could change his fate. A moving tale of quiet defiance, compassion, and courage in captivity.

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Episode 21- Seeking Providence 24:13

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