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#533 - Backing Brittin, Destination Bloob and Dormice! Dormice! Dormice!
Two towering national figures dominate today’s podcast; bloobs and David Attenborough.
21 Apr 2026,·64 mins
William Shakespeare
Was the Bard a bit of a Bastard?
22 Apr 2026,·40 mins
Series 1
Gossip
Gossip galore as Sarah and her mother unwittingly conspire.
15 May 1985,·30 mins
2. Some Arrivals and a Precipitant Departure
Disaster strikes in 1920s Riseholme and must be hushed up to spare blushes.
10 Oct 1984,·45 mins
Series 120
1. Messiah or Doctor?
After six weeks off air, Andy is back with a brand new series. What have we missed?
17 Apr 2026,·28 mins
Matt Hutchinson: Are You Really the Doctor?
Life as a comedian and black doctor in the NHS.
22 Apr 2026,·28 mins
Series 3
6. Wondrous Words from Wales
Wondrous words from Wales, in a Hay Festival special.
20 Apr 2026,·28 mins
The News Quiz: Ep1. Messiah or Doctor?
Series 2
Golf Is a Four-Letter Word
Maud seeks solace in Test Match Special, while Alison's in a flap.
29 Mar 2004,·30 mins
Series 5
3: Unwise Tawny Owls & Mischievous Mitten Crabs
Mischievous Mitten Crabs wow the guests.
21 Apr 2026,·28 mins
Fallen Idol
During platoon training, fellow officers lead Captain Mainwaring astray.
03 Jun 1975,·30 mins
Series 4
The Christmas Eve Party
Hancock throws a Christmas party and finds himself in court.
21 Dec 2021,·28 mins
Only the Fake News Would Come Up with This (with Amol Rajan)
Armando Iannucci and Amol Rajan look at politicians getting into their own media bubbles.
16 Apr 2026,·34 mins
MYW: Stradbally’s Postman Mystery
Laura looks at a mysterious case – and alleged cover-up – in Stradbally, County Waterford.
23 Apr 2026,·22 mins
John Updike
Sebastian Faulks, John Walsh, Tracey Macleod and Gary Younge on the literary quiz
02 May 2001,·30 mins
No Such Thing As A Second-Placed Helmet
Zoe Lyons joins Dan, James and Andy to discuss road runners, sharks and Eddie the Eagle.
17 Apr 2026,·56 mins
Stairway to Heaven
4. Installation
Gillian’s secret stairlift plan gets underway but will her mother approve?
18 Jun 1998,·15 mins
Series 32
6. Men, Statues, Theft and Martial Arts
Comedians try to smuggle truths past opponents in David Mitchell's comedy panel game.
26 Jan 2026,·28 mins
Series 16
The Incredible Starmer. (You wouldn't like him when he's angry)
The Incredible Starmer (you wouldn't like him when he's angry).
22 Apr 2026,·14 mins
Wibble Wobble Jelly on the Plate
Daily chat, nonsense, extra fun and highlights from Radio 1 Breakfast with Greg James.
22 Apr 2026,·44 mins
Accidental Gorpcore and Visited By The Water Police
Frank Skinner is joined by Emily Dean and Steve Hall
22 Apr 2026,·74 mins
Episode 5
Single mum Jen attempts some work for charity
22 Sep 2010,·30 mins
More Storm Clouds
A chaotic end for the wedding reception of the year. 1770 America sitcom.
25 Jan 2000,·30 mins
Series 84
6. London's Royal Festival Hall
Joe Lycett, Pippa Evans, Richard Coles and Tony Hawks return to the Royal Festival Hall.
15 Dec 2025,·28 mins
Scam Special
Cop turned comic Alfie Moore dives into the world of scams.
26 Nov 2025,·30 mins
Help I’ve Got Mother Of Pearl Fish Cutlery | And Butch BBQ Chat
Jordan has been taking after dinner walks to admire the beauty of mother nature.
21 Apr 2026,·45 mins
Armando lannucci
Dave Gorman and Armando Iannucci chew over ridiculous, brilliant but unworkable ideas.
12 Oct 2006,·30 mins
Lollipops and Roses
Peter Davison stars in a family sitcom featuring a daughter with Down's syndrome.
18 Jul 1996,·30 mins
Series 96
6. The time I spent New Year's Eve with Sue Perkins
Paul Merton, Lucy Porter, Zoe Lyons and Chris Cantrill.
09 Mar 2026,·28 mins
Pull Out Now
Miquita & Zawe discuss the stress behind a red carpet dress, & motherhood and creativity.
23 Apr 2026,·41 mins
