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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 Bendor ‘Bendy’ Grosvenor, the celebrated art historian and TV presenter, we’re going to be looking at interesting things that are happening in art during the great lockdown.
Episodes
Thursday Oct 09, 2025
Thursday Oct 09, 2025
Waldy and Bendy briefly revisit Swangate, and Bendy would like one of the old National Gallery benches now that they're coming up for sale. They also award the Waldy & Bendy award for the best forgotten artist. Waldy chooses a Picasso from the Tate to have on his wall.
Show Notes - https://zczfilms.com/podcasts/waldy-bendy/season-05-episode-04-picasso-el-greco-and-some-benches/
Video version - https://youtu.be/5LOwLMQ1IEY
Thursday Oct 02, 2025
Thursday Oct 02, 2025
Waldy and Bendy takes a deep dive into the best depictions of swans in art, and looks at how Trump's goldification of the White House has an art historic precedent. Bendy chooses a painting by Sir Thomas Lawrence for On The Wall, and tries to convince Waldy of it's connection to Michelangelo.
Watch the episode on Youtube here: https://youtu.be/Q33ktg9TuFo
See the show notes here: https://zczfilms.com/podcasts/waldy-bendy/season-5-episode-3-swans-brothels-and-trump/
Thursday Sep 25, 2025
Thursday Sep 25, 2025
Waldy and Bendy discuss the struggles of the art market, and revives the Waldy & Bendy awards with the 5 best drinking pictures in art. Waldemar chooses a sculpture of Christ for On The Wall, and Bendy shares his connection to Michelangelo.
You can watch the episode on Youtube here - https://youtu.be/Gb2v8bEq8R0
See the show notes here - https://zczfilms.com/podcasts/season-5-episode-2/
Wednesday Sep 24, 2025
Wednesday Sep 24, 2025
Waldy & Bendy are back!
And not only that, they're treating you to a double bill! One episode today, one tomorrow.
In this episode, they discuss the expansion plans of the National Gallery, Waldy’s exciting new series, and Bendy shocks Waldy with his On The Wall choice.
See the show notes here - https://zczfilms.com/podcasts/waldy-bendy/season-5-episode-1/
You can now also watch Waldy & Bendy on Youtube - https://youtu.be/Mg7rsCUrtUI
Friday Jan 28, 2022
Friday Jan 28, 2022
While Bendor is flying over the Swiss Alps, Waldemar is chatting to British artist Tracey Emin. They talk about her holiday, her recovery from cancer, and her exciting new plans for life in Margate.
See the show notes on our website
Tuesday Dec 21, 2021
Tuesday Dec 21, 2021
The Waldy & Bendy Christmas and New Year Special continues with a look back at a difficult year in art. Who was best and, more importantly, who was worst.
Monday Dec 20, 2021
Monday Dec 20, 2021
In Part 1 of their Christmas and New Year Special Waldy and Bendy finally get to meet in the flesh and chop down the best trees in art!
Sunday May 16, 2021
Sunday May 16, 2021
Season Finale! Waldy & Bendy visit Bendor Grosvenor's Farm to search for the best birds in art and look back at their favourite art moments of the lockdown.
Sunday May 09, 2021
Sunday May 09, 2021
In a Line of Duty special, Waldy & Bendy get their collars felt, and then go head to head in the Battle of the Baroque!
Sunday May 02, 2021
Sunday May 02, 2021
Waldy & Bendy hear some shocking news from the art world, and celebrate spring by looking at the best gardens in art.