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On The Box: The BritBox Podcast

On The Box: The BritBox Podcast

Indira Varma ON Why Women Will Always Get Through It

Jun 29, 2026 · 55 min · 10 segments

Edith and Michelle are joined by the inimitable Indira Varma to talk about her enthralling performance as Mrs. Gardiner in The Other Bennet Sister. Indira goes deep on the brilliance of working…

Edith and Michelle are joined by the inimitable Indira Varma to talk about her enthralling performance as Mrs. Gardiner in The Other Bennet Sister. Indira goes deep on the brilliance of working across from Ella Brucolleri, the surprise thrill of the success of Game of Thrones, stepping into Jack Lemmon’s shoes in the first all-female adaptation of Glengarry Glen Ross, and why she thinks Pedro Pascal’s charm originates in theatre. Hosts: Edith Bowman and Michelle Collins Producer: Rajiv Karia Production Co-ordinator: Caroline Barlow Mix Engineer: Arlie Adlington Theme music by Dario Forzato and Canio Claudio Tristano, courtesy of 411 Music Production Manager: Katie Baum Production Executive: Ian Heydon Executive Producers for BritBox: Alana McGaughey and Diane Robina Executive Producers for BBC Studios: Pete Strauss See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Edith and Michelle are joined by the inimitable Indira Varma to talk about her enthralling performance as Mrs. Gardiner in The Other Bennet Sister. Indira goes deep on the brilliance of working…

Speakers: Indira VarmaGuestMichelle CollinsHostEdith BowmanHost

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Top entities: Game of Thrones×16 Edith Bowman×18 Indira Varma×20 Las Vegas×9 Mrs Gardiner×12

Show signals: SuitabilitySafeBiasNot politicalAudience≈217k followers

Vanderpump Party & Travel Chat0:28 – 9:52

Edith BowmanHost

0:28

I just wanna watch it all again, to be honest.

Michelle CollinsHost

0:30

I know.

Edith BowmanHost

0:31

Um, Indira's one of those people who's been in so many brilliant things.

Edith BowmanHost

0:34

Also wanna talk to her about Game of Thrones, obviously, Dune Prophecy.

Edith BowmanHost

0:39

Um, she's just been in so much, but I need to begin with you, young lady-

Michelle CollinsHost

0:43

Oh, finally

Edith BowmanHost

0:44

...

Edith BowmanHost

0:44

if that's okay.

Michelle CollinsHost

0:44

Yes.

Edith BowmanHost

0:45

I wanna know about the Vanderpump party.

Michelle CollinsHost

0:47

Before I launch into the majesty of Ms. Lisa Vanderpump, are you a Vanderpump Rules person? Like, did you ever watch Housewives of Beverly Hills or anything like that?

Edith BowmanHost

0:55

I don't know who she is.

Michelle CollinsHost

0:56

You know, that is upsetting to me, honor, 'cause I love you and I consider us friends.

Edith BowmanHost

1:00

Sorry.

Michelle CollinsHost

1:01

And that really is, uh, it wounds me.

Michelle CollinsHost

1:04

I'm gonna, gonna tell t- you the truth.

Michelle CollinsHost

1:06

You would be a better woman knowing her-

Edith BowmanHost

1:07

[laughs]

Michelle CollinsHost

1:07

... only because she is, basically was one of the stars of Beverly Hills Housewives.

Michelle CollinsHost

1:12

She ended up leaving that show and created her own empire on Bravo TV, which I think people in the UK can watch on Hayu if you have a Hayu subscription.

Michelle CollinsHost

1:20

She's just the epitome English woman with her husband Ken Todd.

Michelle CollinsHost

1:24

Just the epitome-

Edith BowmanHost

1:25

I saw Ken and the dog.

Michelle CollinsHost

1:26

Oh, Ken.

Michelle CollinsHost

1:26

By the way, what a charmer that Ken is.

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99%18 mentions
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98%20 mentions
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92%6 mentions
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88%2 mentions
Sharon HorganPersonIrish actress and writer
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82%1 mention
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Vanderpump Party & Travel Chat0:28 – 9:52

Edith BowmanHost

0:28

I just wanna watch it all again, to be honest.

Michelle CollinsHost

0:30

I know.

Edith BowmanHost

0:31

Um, Indira's one of those people who's been in so many brilliant things.

Edith BowmanHost

0:34

Also wanna talk to her about Game of Thrones, obviously, Dune Prophecy.

Edith BowmanHost

0:39

Um, she's just been in so much, but I need to begin with you, young lady-

Michelle CollinsHost

0:43

Oh, finally

Edith BowmanHost

0:44

...

Edith BowmanHost

0:44

if that's okay.

Michelle CollinsHost

0:44

Yes.

Edith BowmanHost

0:45

I wanna know about the Vanderpump party.

Michelle CollinsHost

0:47

Before I launch into the majesty of Ms. Lisa Vanderpump, are you a Vanderpump Rules person? Like, did you ever watch Housewives of Beverly Hills or anything like that?

Edith BowmanHost

0:55

I don't know who she is.

Michelle CollinsHost

0:56

You know, that is upsetting to me, honor, 'cause I love you and I consider us friends.

Edith BowmanHost

1:00

Sorry.

Michelle CollinsHost

1:01

And that really is, uh, it wounds me.

Michelle CollinsHost

1:04

I'm gonna, gonna tell t- you the truth.

Michelle CollinsHost

1:06

You would be a better woman knowing her-

Edith BowmanHost

1:07

[laughs]

Michelle CollinsHost

1:07

... only because she is, basically was one of the stars of Beverly Hills Housewives.

Michelle CollinsHost

1:12

She ended up leaving that show and created her own empire on Bravo TV, which I think people in the UK can watch on Hayu if you have a Hayu subscription.

Michelle CollinsHost

1:20

She's just the epitome English woman with her husband Ken Todd.

Michelle CollinsHost

1:24

Just the epitome-

Edith BowmanHost

1:25

I saw Ken and the dog.

Michelle CollinsHost

1:26

Oh, Ken.

Michelle CollinsHost

1:26

By the way, what a charmer that Ken is.

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