Episodios

  • Interview with Winner
    Apr 9 2021

    Alex Hobern is joined by the winner of Season 3 of the Circle! THIS EPISODE REVEALS THE WINNER... IF YOU DON'T KNOW WHO WINS DO NOT READ ON!

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    Natalya Platanova reflects on her time in The Circle catfishing, competing and flirting as she pretended to be a 29-year-old paratrooper named Felix. Natalya talks about entering The Circle with Dot and the close friendship they developed, her relationship with Manrika and how she feels about winning £100,000.


    The Circle is streaming on All 4 now.


    Dishonest Fun is a Somethin’ Else production for Channel 4.


    The Circle

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    Natalya Platanova

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    24 m
  • The Big Reveal
    Apr 8 2021

    Alex Hobern is joined by drag queen Crystal, comedian Jen Ives and relationship expert Paul Carrick Brunson to discuss the art of the reveal. Crystal talks about coming out as a drag queen and Jen shares her experience of coming out as a trans woman, Paul talks about the importance of being true to yourself. They discuss playing with identities online, why it’s sometimes easier to take risks onstage and why the Circle is actually like doing drag!


    This episode contains adult themes and explicit language from the start


    The Circle is streaming on All 4 now.


    Dishonest Fun is a Somethin’ Else Production for Channel 4.


    The Circle

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    Alex Hobern

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    Crystal

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    Jen Ives

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    Paul Carrick Brunson

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    26 m
  • Escaping Through The Screen
    Apr 5 2021

    Alex Hobern is joined by Celebrity Circler and all round entertainer Denise van Outen, season 2 Circler Woody Cook, and our resident social psychologist Aleks Krotoski to discuss the ups and downs of isolation. Denise reveals how far her online shopping has gone, Woody opens up about the importance of Denny the dog, and Aleks explains the reasoning behind it all. 


    The Circle is streaming on All 4 now.


    Dishonest Fun is a Somethin’ Else production for Channel 4.


    The Circle

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    Alex Hobern

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    Denise van Outen

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    Woody Cook

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    Aleks Krotoski

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    28 m
  • How to Win Friends and Influence People
    Apr 1 2021

    Alex Hobern is joined by comedian Munya Chawawa , DJ Arielle Free along with neuroscientist Ash Ranpura to discuss how and why we are influenced by people, on and offline. Munya discusses his rapid rise to success and admits he used to lie to seem more influential . Arielle tells how she has been a bad influence after a couple of drinks and why she loves people who keep it real on instagram. 


    The Circle is streaming on All 4 now.


    Dishonest Fun is a Somethin’ Else production for Channel 4.


    The Circle

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    Alex Hobern

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    Munya Chawawa

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    Arielle Free 

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    Twitter @ariellefree


    Ash Ranpura

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    25 m
  • Who Can You Trust?
    Mar 29 2021

    Alex Hobern is joined by DJ and presenter Snoochie Shy, season 2 Circler Tim Wilson, and our resident social psychologist Aleks Krotoski to discuss trust. Snoochie talks about how to be trustworthy online, Tim discusses vibe-based trust, and Aleks explains the psychology behind it all. 


    The Circle is streaming on All 4 now.


    Dishonest Fun is a Somethin’ Else production for Channel 4.


    The Circle

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    Alex Hobern

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    Snoochie Shy

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    Tim Wilson

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    Aleks Krotoski

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    21 m
  • Plenty of Catfish in the Sea!
    Mar 25 2021

    Alex Hobern is joined by Celeb Circle players Sam Thompson and Pete Wicks, to discuss their experience of catfishing both in the Circle and in real life. The boys discuss their experience of playing Rachel Riley, their love of winning and the catfishes in Series 3. They’re joined by social psychologist Aleks Krotoski who gives us insights into the why, how and who of catfishing through the ages.


    This episode has plenty of very strong language and discussion of adult themes from the start!


    The Circle is streaming on All 4 now.


    Dishonest Fun is a Somethin’ Else Production for Channel 4.


    The Circle

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    Alex Hobern

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    Pete Wicks

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    Sam Thompson

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    26 m
  • When Two Tribes Go To War
    Mar 22 2021

    Alex Hobern is joined by Blue member Duncan James, season 2 circler Ella May, and neuroscientist Ash Ranpura to discuss all things tribal. Duncan talks about Blue’s fanbase, the Blue Army, Ella spills the beans (or should we say grapes) on a bizarre group she’s formed, and Ash explains the reasoning behind it all.

     

    The Circle is streaming on All 4 now.


    Dishonest Fun is a Somethin’ Else Production for Channel 4.


    The Circle

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    Channel 4

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    Alex Hobern

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    Duncan James

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    Ella May 

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    Ash Ranpura

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    28 m
  • Double Lives
    Mar 18 2021

    Alex Hobern is joined by comedian Shazia Mirza, DJ Manara, and neuroscientist Ash Ranpura to discuss their experience of leading double lives, on and off line. Shazia talks about how she pivoted from being a science teacher to a standup comedian, and her parents' response to her chosen career. DJ Manara talks about keeping her identity as a DJ hidden for fear of family disapproval. 


    The Circle is streaming on All 4 now.


    Dishonest Fun is a Somethin’ Else Production for Channel 4.


    The Circle

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    Channel 4

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    Alex Hobern

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    Shazia Mirza

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    Twitter: @shaziamirza1


    Manara 

    Instagram: @manaraaaaaaaaaa

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    Ash Ranpura

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