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Hi, my name is Tom Widdicombe and this is my podcast about hippies and anything and everything to do with the Hippy era. I'm hoping to put together a collection of interviews with a few of us that were there, or as some people say, were not there, at the time. If you would like to chat about pretty much anything to do with this subject, please do get in touch at [email protected].
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Parenting... just not as you know it. Join Rob & Josh twice a week as they share their tales of parenting woe and chat to celebrity parents about how they're coping, or not coping. Parenting Hell is a Spotify Podcast, available everywhere - new episodes are available on Tuesdays and Fridays every week.
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Comedians Ed Gamble and James Acaster invite special guests into their magical restaurant to each choose their favourite starter, main course, side dish, dessert and drink. Ever wanted to eat your dream meal? It's time to order Off Menu. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Listen back to the very best moments of the Josh Widdicombe show including the live shows from the Edinburgh Fringe in 2014 and 2015.
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Radio Academy Award winning Frank, Emily and Pierre bring you a show which is like joining your mates for a coffee... So, put the kettle on, sit down and enjoy Frank Off The Radio.
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Turning the tables on Josh Widdicombe and James Acaster, a different guest host each week poses the hypothetical questions from their own TV show on Dave. How would James steal an animal from London Zoo? How would Josh make everyone stop eating potatoes? Time for them to come up with some answers. Hypothetical the Podcast is a Hat Trick Production for Dave. Our guest host this week was Roisin Conaty. The guests were Josh Widdicombe and James Acaster. The Producers are Andy Goddard and Diggor ...
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Podcast co-hosts, Thelma Walker, a retired head teacher, and Tom Widdicombe, an old hippy, take a weekly look at some of the political developments on the left side of the political spectrum. Our podcast aims to provide a safe space for the Left, where our guests can talk freely about their views and ideas. If you would like to get in touch, or if you have questions for Thelma and Tom, or our guests, please contact us at [email protected] If you would like to contribute towards the prod ...
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A podcast that asks guests, such as Stephen Fry, David Mitchell, Caroline Quentin, Ross Noble, Lee Mack, Arabella Weir & Rob Brydon, for five things which they’d like to put in a Time Capsule. They can choose anything from an item, to a memory, a film or even a country. Four of them are things they want to preserve but one has to be something they’re happy to bury and never have to think about again. Hosted by Michael Fenton Stevens. Podcast of the Week in The Times, The Guardian and The Rad ...
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Plot twists – they turn up everywhere. In film, life and love, they’re the moments that can change everything. Join Tom as he meets some of the world’s biggest TV, film, comedy and sport stars to ask them about their most poignant plot twist moments, behind the scenes and throughout their careers. A Pixiu production for Sky TV. (Disclaimer: References to programme availability is correct at the time of publishing. Please check before making a purchase.) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy ...
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David Ephgrave & Dan Graham interview acts who’ve appeared at the UK comedy & music club, Mostly Comedy. Previous MTMC guests include Rory Bremner, Phill Jupitus, Katherine Ryan, James Acaster, Lucy Porter, Josh Widdicombe, Richard Herring and Arthur Smith. Pre-2025 episodes hosted by Doggett & Ephgrave.
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Download and listen again to the finest bits of the Radio X Evening Show.
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Big name interviews, and a weekly fix of Friends Round Friday, all in one place! Zoe speaks to some of the world’s most loved movie stars, singer-songwriters, performers, and all-round icons in special one-off interviews exclusive to the Breakfast Show. Plus, there’s all the best bits from a fabulous trio of showbiz guests on Friends Round Friday.
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Welcome to HOOVERING, the podcast about eating. Host, Jessica Fostekew (Guilty Feminist, Motherland) has a frank conversation with an interesting person about gobbling; guzzling; nibbling; scoffing; devouring and wolfing all up… or if you will, hoovering. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/hoovering. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Not another show about Anna Delvey. The first time audiences hear from the actual Anna Delvey. Season One is recorded from house arrest in NYC's east village. The Anna Delvey Show is a weekly podcast that explores the preconceived notions of rule breakers, effects of adversity, validity of existing systems and status quo in conversations with guests who are experts in their fields. Covering wide-ranging topics from intersections between art, politics, fashion, music, tech, film, law and fina ...
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Everyone needs a bank of inspiration. Everyone has loves and passions, across different aspects of life and culture. These are the things that enrich and sustain our lives. During this current climate we have increasingly realised what we treasure most – and much of it is related to art, film, music, stories, culture, sport, play, food, drink, and our most precious memories. In this podcast, Alan Davies talk to mavericks and visionaries, storytellers and comedians, entrepreneurs and artists ...
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Joining us this episode to discuss the highs and lows of parenting (and life) is the brilliant comedian - Jack Skipper. You can find tickets, dates and any other info on Jack's fantastic new stand-up comedy tour 'Skint' HERE Parenting Hell is a Spotify Podcast, available everywhere every Tuesday and Friday. Please subscribe and leave a rating and r…
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S10 EP33: The Post Holiday Blues Brothers
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52:26More misadventures in parenting, life, and beyond with Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe... this episode Rob and Josh discuss the highs and lows of respective recent family holidays. If you want to get in touch with the show with any correspondence, kids intro audio clips, small business shout outs, and more.... here's how: EMAIL: Hello@lockdownparen…
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Our guest in EPISODE 500!! is the comedian Josh Widdicombe. Josh appears regularly on QI, The Last Leg, Fighting Talk, Mock the Week, 8 out of 10 Cats, Have I Got News For You and Hypothetical. He wrote and stared in his own sit com, Josh, won the first series of Taskmaster, has co-hosed Pointless with Alexander Armstrong, appeared on Strictly Come…
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Olia Hercules is a Ukrainian-born, London-based chef, food writer, and culinary storyteller renowned for bringing the vibrant flavours and traditions of Eastern Europe to a global audience. Olia trained at Leiths School of Food and Wine and went on to work as a chef de partie at Ottolenghi, later becoming a sought-after recipe developer and stylist…
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Welcome back to the second part of this Nick Mohammed special! We're discussing how Nick evolved his character in Ted Lasso from the original script, the effect the show has had on his touring audience as Mr Swallow and will Nate return in Season 4 PLUS did magic give him a head start in Taskmaster, performing at the BAFTAs, The Celebrity Traitors …
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Best known as the endlessly quotable, beet-farming, Assistant to the Regional Manager Dwight Schrute in The Office, Rainn Wilson became a comedy sitcom icon. But behind the deadpan delivery and karate moves is a thoughtful, deeply curious man on a search for meaning. In this episode of Plot Twist, Rainn opens up to Tom about the unexpected spiritua…
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We head all the way back to 2009 for the first instalment of Frank Skinner's Radio Days. Frank is joined by Emily Dean and the much-missed Gareth Richards. This episode includes the Bath Inquisition, Dancing on Ice, moving house and Frank going to the football with Alan Sugar. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…
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Fifty or so years ago, on the London whole food scene, I heard the name Greg Sams. Two weeks ago up he pops on my FB page. And then he agrees to chat with me for Talking with the Hippies. What a lovely bloke, and what a great chat. Hope you enjoy it as much as I did. To read Greg's essay, 'Could Flower Power Have Saved the World', and to check out …
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This week Buzz had a surprising request for Frank while he was watching the football. The team also chat about Mock the Week, chef demonstrations and Paul McCartney's question for Cath. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Avalon
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Joining us this episode to discuss the highs and lows of parenting (and life) is the brilliant actor, writer and comedian - Tom Basden. Tom is known for co-creating and starring in Plebs, which won the Royal Television Society award for Best Scripted Comedy in 2014. He was nominated for Best Newcomer at the 2007 Edinburgh Comedy Awards and is a mem…
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Nick Mohammed is a double Emmy-nominated actor, comedian, and writer. He's featured on-screen in Ted Lasso, Intelligence and Taskmaster, and on-stage with his creation of Mr Swallow, which is now touring throughout the UK. In the first part of this special, we discuss the exploration of identity through Mr Swallow, Derren Brown and the positioning …
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This week Frank has humiliated himself and has a new idea for Disneyland. We’ve also been sent more requests to see THAT cake and had another fantastic Whatsapp jingle. Send your correspondence to [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Avalon
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Very slight delay before our 500th episode so here's a look back at an unedited version of episode 100 with Ross Noble with around 30 minutes of unheard chat! Ross Noble came to prominence in the UK through his appearances on shows such as Have I Got News For You, Friday Night with Jonathan Ross, QI, Top Gear and Just a Minute. He’s performed his S…
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Joining us this episode to discuss the highs and lows of parenting (and life) is the former Prime Minister of New Zealand - Jacinda Ardern. You can buy Jacinda's brilliant new book 'A Kind of Power' HERE About the book:From the former prime minister of New Zealand, the world’s youngest female head of government and just the second world leader to h…
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Ep 298: James Norton (in partnership with Dexcom)
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1:24:06In a special bonus episode in partnership with Dexcom, we welcome BAFTA-nominated actor, ‘Happy Valley’ star and Dexcom ambassador James Norton to the Dream Restaurant. And, no, he didn’t get type 1 diabetes from falling in the Thames. If you, or someone you know is living with type 1 or type 2 diabetes and you like the sound of Dexcom, we highly r…
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This week it's the return of Hungry Frank and he shares a bathroom-based game he likes to play... The team also discuss the Dr Who Finale, a case of nominative determinism and pigeons. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Avalon
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Ute Lemper is an internationally celebrated German singer and actress. She first gained international acclaim playing Sally Bowles in Cabaret in Paris, a performance that earned her the Molière Award for Best Newcomer. She went on to star as Velma Kelly in Chicago in both the West End and on Broadway, winning the Olivier Award for Best Actress in a…
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Petroc Trelawny is best known for being the host of BBC Radio 3’s Breakfast show for 14 years from 1998. In April 2025, he transitioned to co-host “In Tune” alongside Katie Derham, succeeding Sean Rafferty. In 1992, Petroc joined Classic FM as its inaugural afternoon show host, later moving to London News Radio and co-presenting BBC GMR’s Breakfast…
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Alex Kealy is one of the country's most exciting up-and-coming stand-ups, currently touring throughout the UK with "The Fear". He’s also the host of Gig Pigs with Ivo Graham, and has featured on BBC Radio 4’s The Now Show as well as writing for Mock The Week and The News Quiz. In this episode, we discuss the comedian’s fear of the comedian, weaponi…
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This week Frank has been to Cornwall for a Poetry Festival, stayed somewhere special and felt rather hungry on the train home... There's also more Whatsapp jingle offerings. Send yours to [email protected] or on Whatsapp 07457 417 769. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…
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S10 EP30: Suzi Ruffell (The Return)
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1:03:50Joining us this episode to discuss the highs and lows of parenting (and life) is the brilliant comedian, writer and actress - Suzi Ruffell. You can order Suzi's brilliant new book 'Am I Having Fun Now? - Anxiety, Applause and Life’s Big Questions, Answered' HERE You can listen to Suzi's first appearance on Parenting Hell HERE Tour dates and ticket…
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In our last episode of the series, stand-up, podcaster, Taskmaster star and self-proclaimed Pinotphile – Joanne McNally – joins us in the Dream Restaurant. Please listen responsibly. We’ll be back very soon with a new series of Off Menu. Joanne McNally is on tour now with ‘Pinotphile’. For dates and tickets go to joannemcnally.com Follow Joanne on …
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More misadventures in parenting, life, and beyond with Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe... with a load of your listener correspondence and emails in this ep, including our new favourite feature 'other parent wan*ers'. If you want to get in touch with the show with any correspondence, kids intro audio clips, small business shout outs, and more.... he…
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In this episode I'm back talking with my good friend Andy Cox about conspiracy theories, or what some people know of as the truth. Some of the conversation is pretty far out, and I know some people find some of this stuff quite controversial, but I'm putting it out there anyway, because, well, why shouldn't it be heard. It's an area of life that I …
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Ep 296: Self Esteem (Live in London)
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1:07:32It’s b-b-b-b-bonus time, with a live episode from our London Palladium run, with very special guest, pop royalty Self Esteem – aka Rebecca Lucy Taylor. (Plus a cameo appearance from Corbarian, Kelly.) Self Esteem’s new album ‘A Complicated Woman’ is out now. Buy and listen to it here. Self Esteem is out tour from September. For dates and tickets vi…
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This week Frank has felt edgy in a bookshop and had a pizza delivery mishap. There's also correspondence about Daunt Book's geographical sorting system and the adpoted comedian Frank was mistaken for. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Avalon
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Miranda Raison is perhaps best known as Jo Portman in BBC’s Spooks. Miranda has most recently been seen leading Britbox’s hit show Sister Boniface Mysteries which she returns for series 4 in 2025. Next up she is leading David Hare’s new play Grace Pervades as Ellen opposite Ralph Fiennes at the Theatre Royal Bath in June 2025. Grace Pervades tells …
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Joining us this episode to discuss the highs and lows of parenting (and life) is the brilliant comedian - George Egg. You can order George's brilliant new book 'Snack Hacker' HERE And you can find all the info and tickets for any live stand-up tour dates, as well as his podcast 'Stuffed!' HERE Parenting Hell is a Spotify Podcast, available everywhe…
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