Best Alan Partridge Podcasts (2025)

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Kevin Bishop on being expelled from Grange Hill and living with Alan Partridge 46:35

2d ago46:35

46:35

Actor, comedian and writer Kevin Bishop joins Matt and David to relive his rise from childhood actor to moving in with Steve Coogan - all via a trip to Muppet Treasure Island. Listen or watch every Tuesday and Thursday. You can email your questions and messages for the podcast to ⁠⁠⁠[email protected] ⁠⁠⁠ And find Making A Scene on ⁠⁠⁠Ti…

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163 • Big Beacon: Chapters 30 to 33 + Wrap Up 1:27:09

16d ago1:27:09

1:27:09

We enter our mind palaces as we conclude our Big Beacon coverage, debating whether it's Alan's 'Parklife' or his 'Be Here Now'. Also covered: Bread's theme tune, Seldom's patriotism and Clarkson's farm. Plus, Lynn gets the full name treatment, we play 'Sequels in Sequence' and someone we won't name gets a Paddy Mc-kicking. To help support the show …

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Ep 154: Jonathan Watson - Only An Excuse, Two Doors Down & Working on Alan Partridge 1:01:02

29d ago1:01:02

1:01:02

GLASGOW: Stuart is recording his new stand-up special "Horse" at Blackfriars on Sunday 27th April. Tickets here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://wegottickets.com/SomeLaughPodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠ This week the boays are joined by star of Only an Excuse and Two Doors Down Jonathan Watson. They discuss the origins of OAE?, whether Jonathan ever received any backlash (or Sir Alex's …

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Salty Chips, Dry Lips and Disturbing Dreams 20:16

6h ago20:16

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Have Matt and David ever dreamt about each other? Have they ever upset any stars they’ve ridiculed? And what IS in David’s toolbox? Matt & David answer your questions. Listen or watch every Tuesday and Thursday. You can email your questions and messages for the podcast to ⁠⁠⁠[email protected] ⁠⁠⁠ And find Making A Scene on ⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠,…

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Episode 147- The return of Timmy Williams for The Hidden and I Come in Peace/Dark Angel 2:08:06

10h ago2:08:06

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Notice: this episode was recorded in February, so please forgive any outdated references! Timmy Williams of The Whitest Kids U Know is back for a double feature discussion about 80/90s sci-fi classics The Hidden and I Come in Peace/Dark Angel.

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Kyle MacLachlan • Rewind Classic (Twin Peaks / Blue Velvet / Dune / Showgirls) • #351 1:05:31

1d ago1:05:31

1:05:31

LOOK OUT! It’s only Films To Be Buried With! A REWIND CLASSIC! Join your host Brett Goldstein as he talks life, death, love and the universe with the absolute FTBBW show idol and long term love KYLE MacLACHLAN! This Rewind is from January 31st 2024, not so far back in time, originally episode 284, featuring someone very dear to not only all of our …

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Ep 158: Sam Tallent on "Running the Light", Living in an Anarchist Compound & Balancing The Road with Real Life 1:11:32

1d ago1:11:32

1:11:32

This week Marc & CMB are joined by comedian and author of "Running the Light" Sam Tallent. They swap stories of unplayable stand-up charity gigs, Sam reveals how he relied on eating out of dumpsters during his early days as a struggling artist, and shares some words of wisdom on how to balance life as a touring comic with taking care of yourself an…

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Episode 146- Veronica Cartwright on The Ruse and The Witches of Eastwick 1:15:28

6d ago1:15:28

1:15:28

The legend herself, Veronica Cartwright joins us to discuss her new film The Ruse as well as today's Overdue Rental, The Witches of Eastwick. Of course, there is some Alien and Invasion of the Body Snatchers talk in there, too.

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Starry Parties and Cliff Richard: The Musical 19:01

7d ago19:01

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David’s rubbing shoulders with Clooney and Depp, Matt’s defending his 50th birthday - and together they remember the Cliff Richard musical that could have been. Listen or watch every Tuesday and Thursday. You can email your questions and messages for the podcast to ⁠⁠[email protected] ⁠⁠ And find Making A Scene on ⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Instagra…

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Bill Hader • Rewind Classic (Barry / SNL / Trainwreck) • #350 54:49

8d ago54:49

54:49

LOOK OUT! It’s only Films To Be Buried With! A REWIND CLASSIC! Join your host Brett Goldstein as he talks life, death, love and the universe with the always awesome and funny writer, comic and actor BILL HADER! Below will be the original writeup for this episode which originally aired on 30th June 2022. It's me on the intro/outro (your producer Bud…

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Ep 157: Magicians, Blackouts & Writing Jokes with A.I. 1:04:26

8d ago1:04:26

1:04:26

Marc is currently on his UK tour with shows this weekend in Manchester, Liverpool & Leeds. Tickets here: https://www.marcjenningscomedy.com/tour This week Steve discusses his trip to the physio, and how a period without his phone led him to a humbling realisation about the experience. Stu recounts the recent power-outage which forced him to do a st…

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Simon Pegg on Becoming a Star Wars Toy and Being Besties with Tom Cruise 49:52

9d ago49:52

49:52

From burning his Star Wars figures to actually becoming one. Simon Pegg joins Matt and David to relive his rise from comedy cult favourite to Mission: Impossible megastar - and the chance meeting that kickstarted his bromance with Nick Frost. Listen or watch every Tuesday and Thursday. You can email your questions and messages for the podcast to ⁠⁠…

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Handling Hecklers & Dr. Who Conventions 23:40

14d ago23:40

23:40

How much does Matt charge for a photo with him at Dr. Who conventions? Have the pair ever been heckled? And who was the real inspiration behind, ‘Eh eh eh’? Join Matt & David as they answer more of your awkward questions. Listen or watch every Tuesday and Thursday. You can email your questions and messages for the podcast to makingascene@platformme…

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Taylor Tomlinson • Rewind Classic (Quarter-Life Crisis / Have It All / Look At You) • #349 58:49

15d ago58:49

58:49

LOOK OUT! It’s only Films To Be Buried With! A REWIND CLASSIC! Join your host Brett Goldstein as he talks life, death, love and the universe with the really hilarious comic with a slew of specials in tow, TAYLOR TOMLINSON! Below will be the original writeup for this episode which originally aired on 2nd February 2023. It's me on the intro/outro (yo…

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Ep 156: Suck My Balls with Stu Murphy & Liam Withnail 1:10:01

15d ago1:10:01

1:10:01

Marc is currently on his stand-up tour of the UK and Ireland! Tickets are on sale here now:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.marcjenningscomedy.com/tour⁠⁠⁠ This week Marc and Liam Withnail are joined by comedian and improviser Stuart Murphy. Stu gets reminded he hosted Marc’s second ever gig (and some of the core comedy memories it formed in his brain), before …

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Jack Carroll on breaking through on Britain’s Got Talent to starring on Coronation Street 50:13

16d ago50:13

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From learning to laugh after major spinal surgery to meeting a certain David Walliams on BGT. Jack joins Matt and David to reimagine his life as a movie. Featuring ‘funny bones’, Culkin and Corrie. Listen or watch every Tuesday and Thursday. You can email your questions and messages for the podcast to ⁠[email protected] ⁠ And find Makin…

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Does Matt Fancy David? | Celebrity Question Special 24:43

21d ago24:43

24:43

Matt & David are joined (kind of) by Daisy May Cooper, David Schwimmer, Stephen Merchant, Michael Ball, and David Baddiel in this celeb special. From ghostly hauntings at Buckingham Palace to childhood nicknames and whether Matt’s ever fancied David - nothing’s off-limits in this celebrity special of You Can’t Ask Me That! Listen or watch every Tue…

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Episode 145- Emily Watson on The Legend of Ochi and Punch Drunk Love 1:14:34

22d ago1:14:34

1:14:34

Double drop day! Sorry everyone, we had a little tech issue but are back up now. So, you can no enjoy our discussion with the great Emily Watson about her new film, The Legend of Ochi, as well as her turn in Paul Thomas Anderson's, Punch Drunk Love.

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Episode 144- Cynthia Addai-Robinson on The Accountant and The Accountant 2 59:51

22d ago59:51

59:51

WHOOPS! We had a little technical difficulties everyone, so this is coming to you a little later. We have the wonderful Cynthia Addai-Robinson with us to discuss The Accountant and he growing role in The Accountant 2, which is in theaters now!

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Judd Apatow • Rewind Classic (40 Year Old Virgin / Knocked Up / King Of Staten Island) • #348 1:03:26

22d ago1:03:26

1:03:26

LOOK OUT! It’s only Films To Be Buried With! A REWIND CLASSIC! Join your host Brett Goldstein as he talks life, death, love and the universe with showrunner, screenwriter, producer, comic, author and more JUDD APATOW! Below will be the original writeup for this episode which originally aired on 3th March 2022. It's me on the intro/outro (your produ…

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Ep 155: Car-tastrophes 59:05

22d ago59:05

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Marc's tour of the UK and Ireland kicks off this week! Tickets are on sale here now:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.marcjenningscomedy.com/tour⁠ This week Steve's had some boiler troubles, Stuart never having had a driving lesson inspires Marc to recount the various car troubles he's had - plus there's chat of the new Danny Dyer film, the upcoming American Pysc…

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162 • Big Beacon: Chapters 26 to 29 1:01:50

23d ago1:01:50

1:01:50

Listen, Love! We deep dive on Seldom and Jennie this week, while also giving Happy Ferguson a nibble. Plus: Oasthouse origins, Avatar unravelled, and we play a quiz you can't (every which way but) lose. To help support the show you can leave us a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, tell a friend about us, share an episode, or buy us a hand…

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David Baddiel on getting confused for Ben Elton and nearly expelled for being funny 47:24

23d ago47:24

47:24

From being confused for Ben Elton to getting cc’d on his mum’s flirty emails, David Baddiel joins Matt and David to relive some of the surreal scenes of his life as a feature film. Including writing Three Lions, creating a school scandal, and why he might be the jam in his mother’s sandwich. Download SAILY in the app store or by scanning the QR cod…

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Getting Waxed and Matt’s Gift from Elton John 23:57

28d ago23:57

23:57

What’s the most expensive thing Matt’s been gifted? Would David go on Gogglebox with his mum? And where exactly are their Madam Tussauds waxworks now? Matt & David answer the questions you probably shouldn’t ask. Listen or watch every Tuesday and Thursday. You can email your questions and messages for the podcast to [email protected] An…

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Nish Kumar (The Absolutely On Time Frankly Early Films Of The Year 2O24 Special • Part 2) • #347 1:11:52

29d ago1:11:52

1:11:52

LOOK OUT! It’s only Films To Be Buried With! Join your host Brett Goldstein as he talks life, death, love and the universe with long-term show friend, hilarious comic and insightful podcaster NISH KUMAR! It's The Absolutely On Time Frankly Early Films Of The Year 2O24 Special! How many times has Nish died on here? Only the most astute, 20/20 vision…

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161 • Big Beacon: Chapters 22 to 25 46:30

1M ago46:30

46:30

Jennie-bashing and speculation on Coogan's PR policy loom large this week. Speaking from personal experience, we also cover scuppered book deals, the faff involved in entering Broadcasting House, and our own 'faecal Dresden'. And that's before we lose it over A Turkey's Journey. And then Greg Dyke's texts. And then Alan's DIY skills. Could listenin…

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Alesha Dixon on Heartbreak, Hits and her Strictly Comeback 48:03

1M ago48:03

48:03

Alesha Dixon joins Matt & David to reimagine her life as a movie - from skipping uni to pursue pop stardom, to winning Strictly and raising the roof at the Queen’s Jubilee. Complete with Beyoncé, sausage & chips and a mimed performance on breakfast TV. Download SAILY in the app store or by scanning the QR code on screen. Use code MAKINGASCENE at ch…

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Episode 143- Damien Cluzel of uKanDanZ on Evil Plan and Fargo 1:48:11

1M ago1:48:11

1:48:11

You might here some different intro music on this episode. That is Sènaderé by uKanDanZ off their debut album; Yetchalal. Oh, and what is that? You also here some music between the end of our interview and our post interview discussion? That is uKanDanZ's cover of War Pigs from their new album, Evil Plan. If you're unfamiliar with the band and thei…

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Surprise Sharks in Toilets and David's Big Chocolate Bunny 23:53

1M ago23:53

23:53

In a very on-brand Easter episode, Matt reveals his lifelong fear of sharks, whilst David introduces us to his big chocolate bunny. Listen or watch every Tuesday and Thursday. You can email your questions and messages for the podcast to [email protected] And find Making A Scene on TikTok, Instagram and Facebook Just search @makingascene…

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Episode 142- James Griffiths on The Ballad of Wallis Island and Cuban Fury 56:31

1M ago56:31

56:31

Our final interview for The Ballad of Wallis Island is here! We have director James Griffiths to discuss translating the short to a feature film, as well as his 2014 film, Cuban Fury.

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Nish Kumar (The Absolutely On Time Frankly Early Films Of The Year 2O24 Special • Part 1) • #346 1:16:05

1M ago1:16:05

1:16:05

LOOK OUT! It’s only Films To Be Buried With! Join your host Brett Goldstein as he talks life, death, love and the universe with long-term show friend, hilarious comic and insightful podcaster NISH KUMAR! It's The Absolutely On Time Frankly Early Films Of The Year 2O24 Special! How many times has Nish died on here? Only the most astute, 20/20 vision…

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Ep 153: Mugged in Paris, West End Musicals & Early Check-Ins 1:03:44

1M ago1:03:44

1:03:44

GLASGOW: Stuart is recording his new stand-up special "Horse" at Blackfriars on Sunday 27th April. Tickets here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://wegottickets.com/SomeLaughPodcast⁠⁠⁠ This week the boays catch up after being on their respective travels. Stuart recounts being the victim of an attempted mugging in Paris, Steve's non-romantic trip to London leads him to be…

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160 • Big Beacon: Chapters 17 to 21 59:40

1M ago59:40

59:40

Sh*thousery meets lighthousery this week as we talk passive aggressive emails, Weinstein's eggs, and do deep dives on scampi fries. We ask 'How well has Partridge aged?' and 'Is Alan's "cancer' the worst thing he's ever done?'. We hope the episode makes you weak at the knees (and not leak at the wees). To help support the show you can leave us a 5-…

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Michael Ball on Brunching with Sigourney Weaver and Performing with Bond 51:22

1M ago51:22

51:22

From living with Patti LuPone to watching Roger Moore crumble during stage rehearsals, Michael Ball joins Matt Lucas & David Walliams to discuss the movie of his life – and yes, it’s a musical. Download SAILY in the app store or by scanning the QR code on screen. Use code MAKINGASCENE at checkout to get 15% off our first purchase Listen or watch ev…

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Episode 141- Tom Basden on The Ballad of Wallis Island and Venice at Dawn 55:12

1M ago55:12

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Continuing our coverage of The Ballad of Wallis Island, we have co-writer and star Tom Basden to discuss transforming the short into a feature length film, as well ad his 2022 underseen, Venice at Dawn.

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Phoning it in on acting jobs and why David hates “fun” 21:07

1M ago21:07

21:07

Have Matt & David ever phoned in a performance? How did they meet and what were their first impressions of one another? Matt Lucas and David Walliams answer your awkward questions. Listen or watch every Tuesday and Thursday. You can email your questions and messages for the podcast to [email protected] And find Making A Scene on TikTok,…

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Peter Straughan (Conclave / The Men Who Stare At Goats / Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy) • #345 47:39

1M ago47:39

47:39

LOOK OUT! It’s only Films To Be Buried With! Join your host Brett Goldstein as he talks life, death, love and the universe with the award winning screenwriter, playwright and author PETER STRAUGHAN! Fresh off Peter's Oscar win (and multi nominations) for Conclave, here's a rare chance to catch him in non-promo mode and in post-win glow mode. It's a…

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Ep 152: BANNED from Babybel, Paesano Pizza & I’m Lovin’ It Jingle 1:05:34

1M ago1:05:34

1:05:34

GLASGOW: Stuart is recording his new stand-up special "Horse" at Blackfriars on Sunday 27th April. Tickets here: ⁠⁠⁠https://wegottickets.com/SomeLaughPodcast⁠⁠ This week the boays discuss feeling uncomfortable in certain environments, Stu invents a functional website for events, and there’s A LOT of chat about food - including Paesano, Spam, UHT mi…

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159 • Big Beacon: Chapters 13 to 16 1:15:08

1M ago1:15:08

1:15:08

ITV gets kicked, Chiles gets evaluated and 'chav' gets revisited this week. We also tread carefully through Alan's big sex scene and peek into Lynn's therapy sessions, before Keys and Gray enter the fray. Will it be chips? To help support the show you can leave us a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, tell a friend about us, share an episo…

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Daisy May Cooper on the fight to get This Country on TV and prepping for the end of the world 43:04

1M ago43:04

43:04

From stealing chickens and Levi jeans in her part-time job to winning a BAFTA, Daisy May Cooper joins Matt Lucas & David Walliams to discuss the movie of her life. Listen or watch every Tuesday and Thursday. You can email your questions and messages for the podcast to [email protected] And find Making A Scene on TikTok, Instagram and Fa…

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Matt’s Big Day, Maximus Campus & Maccy D's 22:54

2M ago22:54

22:54

It’s Matt’s birthday, and David’s come bearing gifts - choclit caaake, McDonald’s memorabilia and the usual gentle mocking. They chat made-up Gladiator names, moments of calm, and why writing is basically yoga (just without the Lycra). Listen or watch every Tuesday and Thursday. You can email your questions and messages for the podcast to makingasc…

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Tim Key (part 2 of 2) (The Ballad Of Wallis Island / No More Jockeys / Alan Partridge) • #344 40:30

2M ago40:30

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LOOK OUT! It’s only Films To Be Buried With! Join your host Brett Goldstein as he talks life, death, love and the universe with comic, actor, writer and poet TIM KEY! This is the second and final part... As well as being a unique individual in his own right, Tim is also one of those 'six degrees' people who you can get to and from just about anyone…

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Ep 151: Diona Doherty | Drinking While Breastfeeding, Derry Girls, & Facebook Boomers 1:05:00

2M ago1:05:00

1:05:00

GLASGOW: Stuart is recording his new stand-up special "Horse" at Blackfriars on Sunday 27th April. Tickets here: ⁠⁠https://wegottickets.com/SomeLaughPodcast⁠⁠ This week Marc and Stuart are joined by comedian Diona Doherty. Diona discusses meeting her now husband at the Edinburgh Festival, how her acting background (including an appearance in Derry …

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158 • Big Beacon: Chapters 9 to 12 1:11:55

2M ago1:11:55

1:11:55

Alan's 50 grand rebrand, Lynn's bigotry and Adam's egg matrix all come under scrutiny this week. Also discussed: Bash Street Kids, bunny ears, and Benfield: Attorney at Law. We're SURE that the way we MITCHUM the LYNX between Scissored Isle and Big Beacon will NIVEA be bested. Bonus content fun: Nick's Mega Friends Themed Playlist To help support t…

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David Schwimmer: Laughs, Lawsuits and LAX 47:39

2M ago47:39

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David Schwimmer joins Matt and David to reimagine his life as a movie - featuring frightening fan, Friends reunited, and that time he served divorce papers to Rod Stewart. Listen or watch every Tuesday and Thursday. You can email your questions and messages for the podcast to [email protected] And find Making A Scene on TikTok, Instagra…

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YCAMT Mothers Day Special! 17:26

2M ago17:26

17:26

In this Mother’s day special episode of You Can't Ask Me That! Matt and David are posing awkward questions to their Mums, Kathy & Diana. What Little Britain sketches did they disapprove of the most? Who is their favourite child? And who’s the funniest out of Matt & David? Listen or watch every Tuesday and Thursday. You can email your questions and …

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Tim Key (part 1 of 2) (The Ballad Of Wallis Island / No More Jockeys / Alan Partridge) • #344 1:12:28

2M ago1:12:28

1:12:28

LOOK OUT! It’s only Films To Be Buried With! Join your host Brett Goldstein as he talks life, death, love and the universe with comic, actor, writer and poet TIM KEY! This is the first of a two parter... As well as being a unique individual in his own right, Tim is also one of those 'six degrees' people who you can get to and from just about anyone…

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Episode 140- Tim Key on The Ballad of Wallis Island, Alan Partridge: Alpha Papa, and Mickey 17 1:20:40

2M ago1:20:40

1:20:40

It finally has happened, we finally got Tim Key on the show with us. There is a lot of listen to here, from a little No More Jockeys opening, to The Ballad of Wallis Island, with a little Mickey 17 thrown in, and of course, the Overdue Rental on tap; Alan Partirdge: Alpha Papa.

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Ep 150: Hell or High Water 1:07:15

2M ago1:07:15

1:07:15

A hunner and a hawf, still a stunner and a hawf! This week Steve's lizard sighting prompts the boays to discuss the morality of killing and eating animals, Marc links the demise of the paper round to the rise in misogyny amongst teenage boays (something Stephen Graham's Adolescence was too scared to address) and Stuart recounts how his recent Edinb…

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157 • Big Beacon: Chapters 5 to 8 55:38

2M ago55:38

55:38

In todays episode you join us at Esther McVey's BBQ: we're discussing how Alan's famous pals are chosen, the identity of "Lady A", bad regional telly, and asking what similes are (meta)phor... To help support the show you can leave us a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, tell a friend about us, share an episode, or buy us a big marker pen…

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