Season 6, Episode 4: Live at Gloucester History Festival
After a much needed break, Waldy & Bendy are back with an episode recorded live at Gloucester History Festival, talking about their favourit...
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Waldy and Bendy’s Adventures in Art
Welcome to ‘Waldy and Bendy’s Adventures in Art’ – the podcast they couldn’t stop. I’m Waldy – otherwise known as Waldemar Januszczak, art critic of the Sunday Times – and with my co-host Be...
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20 of 73 episodesSeason 6, Episode 3: How art invented the Devil
Waldy and Bendy talks about the horses in the Stubbs exhibition at the National Gallery, and delves into how art has portrayed the devil. Se...
Season 6, Episode 2: Bombs, Leonardo and Motherhood
Waldy and Bendy discuss the devastating destruction in Iran, Russia's participation in the Venice Biennale, and Leonardo's Salvator Mundi. B...
Season 6, Episode 1: Rembrandt, Tamara de Lempicka and Joan Carlile
Waldy and Bendy have both been to Italy, but alas not together. They catch up on the newly reinstated Rembrandt, and laments the decline of...
Season 5, Episode 25: The Worst Haircuts in Art and Waldy returns to Iran
Waldy and Bendy dive into the beauty of Iranian art, and takes a look at some bad haircuts. See the show notes here: https://zczfilms.com/po...
Season 5, Episode 24: Fallen Royals and Tracey Emin
Inspired by the fate of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, Waldy and Bendy look at artworks of people in power who fell from grace. Also the Tracey...
Season 5, Episode 23: Apocalypse Special & Waldy is Back!
Waldy and Bendy are reunited once again! Bendy catches Waldy up on news from the art world, and they try to find the best apocalyptic horse...
Season 5, Episode 22: Interview with Susan Owens
Bendy has a chat with Susan Owens about her new book Constable's Year. See the show notes here: https://zczfilms.com/podcasts/waldy-bendy/se...
Season 5, Episode 21: How Turner invented modern art
In another solo adventure, Bendy dives deep into the wonderful world of JMW Turner. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/CxMJD9ZFC64 See the s...
Season 5, Episode 20: The Wilton Diptych - A Medieval Mystery
While Waldy is still away and busy, Bendy enjoys a deep dive into The Wilton Diptych. See the show notes: https://zczfilms.com/podcasts/wald...
Season 05, Episode 19: The secrets of art restoration with Simon Gillespie
While Waldy is busy, Bendor has a chat with Simon Gillespie. See the show notes here: https://zczfilms.com/podcasts/waldy-bendy/season-5-epi...
Season 5, Episode 18: Bendy’s Deep Dive: The Ambassadors by Holbein
Bendy treats Waldy to a proper deep dive into Holbein's masterpiece The Ambassadors. See the show notes: https://zczfilms.com/podcasts/seaso...
Season 5, Episode 17: Interview with Damien Hirst
Waldy chats to Damien Hirst about his grotto design, precious stones, and the value of art. Watch on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/a0qvZtlB...
Season 5, Episode 16: Looking ahead
Waldy and Bendy starts the year off right by looking ahead at some of the fabulous shows that are coming up in 2026. Watch on YouTube here:...
Season 5, Episode 15: Answering your questions
To round off the Christmas season, Waldy and Bendy settle down with questions from listeners. Watch on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/TVx-Hs...
Season 5, Episode 14: How art invented Santa Claus
Waldy and Bendy get into the festive spirit and dives into the history of Santa Claus. They also each gets to choose a painting for their wa...
Season 5, Episode 13: Why Tate’s on strike; Amrita Sher-Gil; and the secrets of gothic architecture
Waldy and Bendy look at the recent museum strikes, and celebrate the dodgy anniversary of Indian artist Amrita Sher-Gil. They take a delight...
Season 5, Episode 12: Cupid meets Constable and Turner
Waldy turns to art to help Bendy face his fears. Bendy catches up on the old master sales, while Waldy has a chat with Xavier Bray about Car...
Season 5, Episode 11: Auction records smashed, Bosch, and Holbein
Waldy and Bendy discuss the many record sales that have happened in the art world recently. Bendy has a chat with Elizabeth Goldring about h...
Season 5, Episode 10: Saints, Sinners and Forgers
Waldy and Bendy discuss some places to visit in London if you're a tourist interested in art, and Waldy has a chat with famous ex-forger Sha...