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106 JACKfm, working in partnership with OxTreeGen, have been looking into how we can all help preserve the future of Oxfordshire from an environmental point of view. In these podcast episodes we hear from experts and find out what we can do to be that bit greener here in Oxfordshire!
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What was it like last time?

JACK fm Oxfordshire

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The 29th of July 1948.. The biggest sporting event in the world comes to London…. Billed as the Austerity Games with post war rationing, no new venues were built, athletes were housed in existing accommodation, and some countries weren’t even allowed to participate. The event was destined for disaster..except London wasn’t having that. What was it like last time? We talk to the people who were there. Oxfordshire’s 1948 torch bearers, athletes and the people who lived it through it. What was ...
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From falling off treadmills to getting a lifelong injury from an amusement arcade horse, the lives of Caroline Verdon and Annabelle Buckland are filled with a comedy of errors that will make you feel a lot happier about your own misdemeanors. Rather than never telling a living soul about the time Caroline accidentally created a murder scene at a teddy bear's picnic or the time Annabelle ended up naked on a wakeboard, they decided to tell anyone who'd listen. The pair met whilst working as pr ...
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No Caroline this week! She's under the weather, and surviving only on mashed potato and the glory of some good news in the shape of a delicious new podcast award... Annabelle has been unintentionally harassing more unsuspecting members of the public, but surely can't be the only one this has happened to...? Can you put a smile on Caroline's swollen…
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There is nothing less romantic on a second date than having to give your partner a topical cream for a microscopic bug that could be burrowing in his skin. Trust us. Caroline has been there. However awkward your dates have been, this date is pretty up there in the list of PLEASE GROUND SWALLOW ME UP moments! Also on this episode find out why Annabe…
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Well lets see. This episode covers A LOT. Sexting, unrequited love, coach trips, generally weird behaviours and also massive gigantic swollen faces. If you are after a podcast that will make you feel grateful for your own life then this is it. Because thank your lucky stars you aren't Caroline or Annabelle.…
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Another episode that will make you feel great about your own life because at least you're not Caroline or Annabelle! Their lives are just a succession of embarrassing stories and awkward situations that are equal parts horrific and hilarious. This week, at least you didn't...underestimate your own girth...harass the wrong person...or introduce your…
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Having a rough time? Need to feel like you have a better handle on life? Think of this episode as free therapy! Not only will it make you realise you're actually doing just fine but you'll also become very grateful for being exactly who you are, and not being Caroline and Annabelle This episode covers everything from incidents with heat packs, to k…
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Yes that's right. Kill a teacher. Apparently "the story isn't that bad" and "it could have happened to anyone" and "we won't get sued". Fingers crossed! We also discuss Caroline's postman and how breastfeeding and expressing left her (and him) pretty red faced. Plus Caroline learns a tough lesson about balancing weights. And about brakes on a buggy…
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Showing a police officer your breasticles? CHECK. Making a fool of your self infront of a celeb? CHECK. Revealing your families darkest secret live on the radio? CHECK. This episode has it all! This episode is sponsored by Lixir Drinks, to get yourself 15% off of their delicious tonic waters, head to www.lixirdrinks.co.uk and use the discount code …
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If something bad is going to happen, it's going to happen to Caroline and Annabelle. In this episode find out what happened when Caroline mimed a flute solo, when Annabelle put coffee before her education and why Caroline got kicked out of a press conference. Also hear from Jane Buckley about exactly how she ended up naked in a hotel corridor! This…
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We are back! Welcome to series 2! On this episode you'll find stories about idolising Mick Hucknell, problems with trying to look cool on the bus and a tale about exactly why we should all drink responsibly. Our guest this week is Sarah from Newcastle whose story made us HOWL with laughter. It's safe to say we'll never look at our cuppa in the same…
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Caroline isn't great with a wild wee at the best of times but sometimes nature calls. It's just unfortunate when it calls around soon to be royalty. Annabelle attempts running again but ends up with a rather awkward dog poo situation And Caroline got on her soapbox and had a right old rant...at the wrong person. Packed with more funny and embarrasi…
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We're only coming back with a second series! I KNOW! Who'd have thought that Caroline Verdon and Annabelle Buckland's lives would be THAT disastrous that they could make two entire series out of their embarrassing stories! This series will definitely make you laugh and feel very grateful that you're not them! New series launches Tuesday 14th Septem…
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Welcome to our final episode of Series1 of the At Least You Didn't...podcast! On this weeks episode, find out why Caroline should not be allowed on Facebook, why Annabelle ended up in a tricky position with sexts from her boyfriend and how Caroline somehow failed her driving test SIX times and ended up in court. We'll also hear from Mike Lindsell, …
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On this weeks episode, find out what happened when Caroline went to a really swanky spa and tried to fit in (she very much stood out) Also Annabelle gives us a top tip about what NOT to do when you are suffering with inner thigh chaffing And finally find out about what happened when Caroline sent her ex boss some very dodgy personal mail. ***AND TH…
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On this weeks episode...find out why Caroline wishes she hadn't called the gas man...why Annabelle officially ended up with the worlds worst car and what happened when Caroline lost her mind and created a game for an actual radio station called Celebrity Deaths. And then played it. Live on the radio. (and somehow didn't get fired) Also Caroline and…
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On this weeks episode, we find out why Caroline has made a blanket rule in her life and that is not to do art with children. We also hear what happened on Annabelle's first post-lockdown trip to the beauticians - SPOILER: I did NOT go well. And we find out just how creepy Caroline really is and remind ourselves we never want to be her neighbour tha…
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On this weeks episode, Caroline made quite the mistake when ordering a second wedding anniversary present for her husband. Annabelle tried to take some time for herself for self-care and then very much regretted it And Caroline tells the tale of how she lived in an inflatable dinghy. For more than 6 months. Also as ever you have been sharing your t…
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On this weeks episode we find out exactly how Caroline got herself an A* in her GCSE drama exams as she regales a story other people would be mortified by. To her it's just another standard day. We find out how Annabelles fake enthusiasm got her into a very bizarre situation involving rosemary, a young mans fingers and a padlocked gate. And we say …
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Well you're in for a treat this week. First up, find out what happened when Caroline managed to get stuck inside her own car. it involves door locks, speaker phones, being spherical and two poor poor passers by. Then onto Annabelle. Not to be outdone, she made a huge mistake when someone left her in charge of a group of children. (why on earth did …
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On this weeks episode, find out why Caroline ended up as a wailing snotty crumpled mess of the floor of Macy's department store. It had NOTHING to do with being told she couldn't have more shoes. Also, learn how Annabelle failed really quite fantastically at being a tour guide in her home town And how Caroline showed herself up infront of the Schoo…
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Yes. That's right. On this weeks episode find out how Caroline created her own catchphrase. I don't mean something cool like 'Caroline, she never puts all her eggs in one basket' I mean something awful. Really REALLY awful. And it's stuck, for life. You can also find out EXACTLY why Annabelle gives an 'f' aaaaand find out exactly how Caroline cause…
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You better believe our lives are so disastrous we have more stories! WELCOME TO EPISODE 9! This week, find out about Caroline's quite frankly CREEPY HOUSE FULL OF DEAD PEOPLE. Also, Annabelle needs to do something cool to match her friends who have gone to uni so does the only sensible thing and joins a canoe club full of old men. And yes, it was a…
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Well this is a jam packed episode! On this weeks episode, find out why Caroline no longer trusts her husband and why plumbers refuse to visit their house. Also, Annabelle reveals how she humiliated herself infront of her boss, lost her mothers respect and ruined her jacket IN ONE FOUL SWOOP (there is a LOT to unpack!) Aaaand Caroline reveals what h…
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This weeks episode is jam packed with awkward cringeworthy funny stories! Infant, it might be our best/worst yet! First up, At least you didn't 3rd wheel your parents. That's right. Caroline went on a date with her Mum and Dad. Then there's Annabelle who describes herself as a "passionate woman" but as we learn, what this means is she can't be trus…
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On this weeks episode, Caroline dishes out some VERY valuable life advice. Never yawn at a hippo. Turns out it provokes them as she found out twice when on two separate occassions they tried to kill her. Annabelle tells the tail of an absolutely awful date she went on that also involves a near death experience - although thankfully not hers. Or his…
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At least you didn't...ruin your husband's job...stamp on a baby...or do something unimaginable over the Queen All of these stories are true. Caroline Verdon and Annabelle Buckland are absolute walking disasters. On this episode, find out what happened when Caroline ruined her husband's job because she was bored and he was late finishing work...find…
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