Best Clive Anderson Podcasts (2024)

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Bettany Hughes, Al Murray, Lesley Sharp, Nisha Katona, The Wandering Hearts, Guy Chambers, Amanny Mo and Clive Anderson 36:43

13d ago36:43

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Stand up comic Al Murray on 30 years of his outspoken stage persona The Pub Landlord and his more recent side-hustle as a history podcaster; Actor Lesley Sharp on playing a spy in her high octane thriller set on a London to Beijing flight and called Red Eye; Historian Bettany Hughes on her new series of Treasures of the World, this time heading alo…

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Clive Anderson 1:18:20

1M ago1:18:20

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This week's guest is a man more used to asking the questions - the writer and broadcaster Clive Anderson. A former barrister, Clive turned to comedy and wrote for the likes of Mel Smith and Griff Rhys Jones before gaining radio & television fame as the host of top improvisational comedy series Whose Line Is It Anyway? He then went on to present a s…

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Doctor In Trouble (1970) 1:30:40

2d ago1:30:40

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It is June 1970. Ted Heath is days away from becoming British Prime Minister. Mungo Jerry are riding high at the top of the charts. And popular television personality Simon Dee's career is just about to collapse in a spectacular fashion. How ironic then that Dee should co-star in the film we're discussing this week, playing a popular television per…

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Episode 4. The Service Station in the Middle of the Universe 59:30

5d ago59:30

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Well... that went about as well as any scrap goes. Krevin's having an almighty sook and we took some knocks. But we need supplies... and Maidstone provides. ***** Heck, everyone. It's finally here. Thanks so much to Soul Muppet Publishing for creating this game. If you like what you hear there's a few things you can do: NOMINATE US FOR A CRIT AWARD…

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Tim Peake, Helen Lederer, Phil Manzanera, Jess Fostekew, Michele Stodart and Geejay. 35:00

6d ago35:00

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The astronaut Tim Peake joins Clive to talk about life on and off Earth, and he's joined by the acclaimed guitarist Phil Manzanera who tells us about the astonishing life he led en route to joining Roxy Music. Helen Lederer discusses her new memoir and recalls formative days in The Comedy Store and Jess Fostekew talks footie in her new podcast. We'…

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The Last Tram (from Clapham) 1:18:55

9d ago1:18:55

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"All trams have been melted down and made intomelted-down trams." In 1952 London's last tram rolled into the depot. Two years later the Goons decided to mark the occasion with a show - better late than never! At the London Pleasure Transport Board, Redundant Tram Department, Inspector Ned Seagoon receives a phone call informing him that there’s sti…

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Ye Bandit of Sherwood Forest/Robin Hood 1:35:57

16d ago1:35:57

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"In ye year of Grace, Mary and Uncle Fred, 1190, WallaceGreenslade, an itinerant announcer, was bounde for Nottingham when ye coach was stoppd inne Sherwood Forest by Robin Hood who did persuade himme to join hysbande as second sackbuttist and part-time dustman. Greenslade did don Lincoln Green and did assiste ye outlaws in their recklesse adventur…

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Episode 3. For A Few Dollars Mo 51:16

19d ago51:16

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Here's one for you. Two blokes walk into a desert and crack the shits. Prefer punching on to using their words. Big mistake. ***** Heck, everyone. It's finally here. Thanks so much to Soul Muppet Publishing for creating this game. If you like what you hear there's a few things you can do: NOMINATE US FOR A CRIT AWARD! Check out our Discord below fo…

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Ruby Wax, Anuvab Pal, Paul Hartnoll, Jessica Gunning, Tiger Braun-White and Nerina Pallot 34:30

20d ago34:30

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Ruby Wax defined an interview style which many of us now take for granted. She discusses her hugely popular books on mindfulness and her new book which sees her undertake a series of journeys designed to aid her recovery from depression.Paul Hartnoll of the dance act Orbital is another genre definer, looking back at the history of electronic music …

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Milligan Preserved 1:17:29

23d ago1:17:29

1:17:29

"One small brown pot containing... another small brown pot." With its memorable cover, photographed by Angus McBean and voted Number 25 in the NME's list of Genuinely Disturbing Record Sleeves, Milligan Preserved was released in late 1961 and featured a series of songs and sketches written and performed by Spike Milligan, with assistance from the l…

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Daniel Mays, Cush Jumbo, Janey Godley, Marc Wootton, Ride, Georgia, Emma Freud, Clive Anderson 36:51

27d ago36:51

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Clive Anderson and Emma Freud are joined by Daniel Mays, Cush Jumbo, Janey Godley and Marc Wootton for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Ride and Georgia.By BBC Radio 4

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Episode 2. The Stars Mo Destination 51:15

1M ago51:15

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Humberstone... It's rough as guts. But the sheriff wants a word. And we ain't the kind of crew to disappoint. ***** Heck, everyone. It's finally here. Thanks so much to Soul Muppet Publishing for creating this game. If you like what you hear there's a few things you can do: Purchase the beautiful Orbital Blues book using this affiliate link! Suppor…

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Gemma Whelan, Mark Watson, Shaznay Lewis, Mr Motivator, The Mary Wallopers, Sahra, Sara Cox, Clive Anderson 37:03

1M ago37:03

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Clive Anderson and Sara Cox are joined by Gemma Whelan, Mark Watson, Shaznay Lewis and Mr Motivator for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from The Mary Wallopers and Sahra.By BBC Radio 4

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The Nasty Affair at the Burami Oasis 1:24:15

1M ago1:24:15

1:24:15

"Excuse me, what is the price of sliced ham per portion?" And so this enigmatic enquiry opens the first episode of Series 7 of The Goon Show - and to launch the new series of Goon Pod Graeme Lindsay-Foot returns to talk about it! Broadcast in October 1956 as the situation in Suez was worsening, it was a busy period for the Goons - The Ying Tong Son…

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Jonny Lee Miller, Ade Adepitan, Kimberley Chambers, Gary Stevenson, Kat Eaton, Bidisha Mamata, Clive Anderson 37:52

1M ago37:52

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Clive Anderson and Bidisha Mamata are joined by Jonny Lee Miller, Ade Adepitan, Kimberley Chambers and Gary Stevenson for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Kat Eaton and Blondeting.By BBC Radio 4

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Episode 1. Call Me Ishmo 56:47

2M ago56:47

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Look at it out there. Nothing but empty space and hard yakka. But we've got a job to do, so shake off those orbital blues and come with us. ***** Heck, everyone. It's finally here. Thanks so much to Soul Muppet Publishing for creating this game. If you like what you hear there's a few things you can do: Purchase the beautiful Orbital Blues book usi…

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Armistead Maupin, Ophelia Lovibond, Toheeb Jimoh, Emmanuel Sonubi, Ayanna Witter-Johnson, Amelia Coburn, Arthur Smith 37:52

2M ago37:52

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Clive Anderson and Arthur Smith are joined by Armistead Maupin, Ophelia Lovibond, Toheeb Jimoh and Emmanuel Sonubi for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Ayanna Witter-Johnson and Amelia Coburn.By BBC Radio 4

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Orbital Blues Teaser 1:14

2M ago1:14

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Bruce Dickinson, Noomi Rapace, Siobhán McSweeney, Travis Jay, MT Jones, OneDa, Rachel Parris, Clive Anderson 37:07

2M ago37:07

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Clive Anderson and Rachel Parris are joined by Bruce Dickinson, Noomi Rapace, Siobhán McSweeney and Travis Jay for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from MT Jones and OneDa.By BBC Radio 4

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ARC Pt. 2 of 2: The Ballad of Clive Anderson 1:25:27

2M ago1:25:27

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Hello everyone and welcome to ARC – the brilliant game about preventing apocalypse by momatoes! This takes place in the world created using Forge of Providence, by Dylan Ford. Thanks Dylan and thanks momatoes! SEE YOU ON MARCH 11TH FOR ORBITAL BLUES! YEEHAW! Check out the official Forge of Providence Discord here.You can also grab a copy of the pla…

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George Clarke, Lindsay Duncan, Charithra Chandran, Caity Baser, Ministry of Desire, Anneka Rice, Clive Anderson 38:19

2M ago38:19

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Clive Anderson and Anneka Rice are joined by George Clarke, Lindsay Duncan and Charithra Chandran for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Caity Baser and Ministry of Desire.By BBC Radio 4

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Sylvester McCoy, Peter Lord, Lucy Porter, Nancy Medina, Diane Birch, Gardna, Jayde Adams, Clive Anderson 36:49

2M ago36:49

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Clive Anderson and Jayde Adams are joined by Sylvester McCoy, Peter Lord, Lucy Porter and Nancy Medina for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Diane Birch and Gardna, recorded at Beacon Hall, Bristol.By BBC Radio 4

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ARC Pt. 1 of 2: What the Satchels Are For 1:26:40

2M ago1:26:40

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Hello everyone and welcome to ARC – the brilliant game about preventing apocalypse by momatoes! This takes place in the world created using Forge of Providence, by Dylan Ford. Thanks Dylan and thanks momatoes! Check out the official Forge of Providence Discord here.You can also grab a copy of the playtest kit here! Check out ARC here! Check out and…

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Andy Nyman, Stella Graham, Luisa Omielan and Bernie, Kavi Pujara, Liam Bailey, Ffion Rebecca, Richie Anderson, Clive Anderson 38:47

3M ago38:47

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Clive Anderson and Richie Anderson are joined by Andy Nyman, Stella Graham, Luisa Omielan and Bernie Kavi Pujara for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Liam Bailey and Ffion Rebecca, recorded live at Curve Theatre, Leicester.By BBC Radio 4

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Sir Tim Rice, Sir David Jason and Jay Blades, Jodie Mitchell, Future Islands, Rosie Frater-Taylor, Athena Kugblenu 37:01

3M ago37:01

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Clive Anderson and Athena Kugblenu are joined by Sir David Jason and Jay Blades, Sir Tim Rice, Denise Welch and Jodie Mitchell for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Future Islands and Rosie Frater-Taylor.By BBC Radio 4

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Forge of Providence – Creating the World as Gods (Pt. 2 of 2) 1:06:47

3M ago1:06:47

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Hello everyone and welcome back to Forge of Providence, an amazing worldbuilding game by Dylan Ford where gods create a world in their interests. Forge of Providence was created by Dylan Ford, who has been absolutely amazing in sharing playtest kits and helping me at every step along the way towards recording a session of his game. Thanks Dylan! If…

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Tracy-Ann Oberman, Daliso Chaponda, Mathew Baynton, Annette Badland, Gaby Kettle, BenObi, Richie Anderson, Clive Anderson 37:13

3M ago37:13

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Clive Anderson and Richie Anderson are joined by Tracy-Ann Oberman, Daliso Chaponda, Annette Badland and Mathew Baynton for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from BenObi and Gaby Kettle, recorded at Stratford Playhouse, Stratford-upon-Avon.By BBC Radio 4

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Stuart Murdoch, Joanne Clifton, Tony Singh, Belle and Sebastian, Wayward Jane, Joy Dunlop, Janey Godley, Clive Anderson 32:21

3M ago32:21

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Clive Anderson and Janey Godley are joined by Stuart Murdoch, Tony Singh and Joanne Clifton for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Belle and Sebastian, Wayward Jane and Joy Dunlop, recorded at BBC Scotland, Glasgow.By BBC Radio 4

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Forge of Providence – Creating the World as Gods (Pt. 1 of 2) 1:12:49

3M ago1:12:49

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Hello everyone and welcome back to Quest Fantastic! We're kicking off the four-part miniseries in between campaigns with Forge of Providence, an awesome worldbuilding game where players are gods creating a world in their interests. Forge of Providence was created by Dylan Ford, who has been absolutely amazing in sharing playtest kits and helping me…

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Matt Lucas & Elis James, Trinny Woodall, Martin Jarvis, Urooj Ashfaq, Bill Ryder Jones, Marika Hackman, YolanDa Brown 38:34

3M ago38:34

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Clive Anderson and YolanDa Brown are joined by Matt Lucas & Elis James, Trinny Woodall, Urooj Ashfaq and Martin Jarvis for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Bill Ryder Jones and Marika Hackman.By BBC Radio 4

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Helen George, Kevin McCloud, Dom Joly, Ellie Simmonds, Frances Barber, Al Lewis, Laville, Clive Anderson 37:33

4M ago37:33

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Clive Anderson and Ellie Simmonds are joined by Helen George, Frances Barber, Kevin McCloud and Dom Joly for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Al Lewis and Laville.By BBC Radio 4

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Rory McGrath 1:12:22

4M ago1:12:22

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Comedian Rory McGrath is this week's guest and he freely admits that it was the Goons that got him into comedy. The conversation ranges hither and yon and among other topics we talk about: The creation of Chelmsford 123 Peter Cook The genius of Phil Pope Rory's falling out and eventual reconciliation with Jimmy Mulville Who Dares Wins and Tony Robi…

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Listeners' Top 20 Peter Sellers Films 1:56:23

4M ago1:56:23

1:56:23

Mark Cousins, Mike Haskins & Sean Gaffney join Tyler for a very special New Years Eve bonus episode! Earlier this year listeners to Goon Pod were asked to nominate their favourite Peter Sellers films and they didn't disappoint - hundreds of people responded and thus a Top Twenty list emerged. The chaps count down the list and although most of Selle…

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Timothy Spall, Miles Jupp, Iain Stirling, Isabella Pappas, Mica Paris and Maiya Quansah-Breed, Rumer, Danny Wallace 36:08

4M ago36:08

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Clive Anderson and Danny Wallace are joined by Timothy Spall, Miles Jupp, Isabella Pappas and Iain Stirling for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Mica Paris and Maiya Quansah-Breed and Rumer.By BBC Radio 4

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Clockwise (1986) 1:30:43

4M ago1:30:43

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As it's Christmas this week we wanted to shake things up and try something a little different... so we decided to talk about a British comedy film which doesn't feature a Goon! A change is as good as a rest and anyway, the film is a cracker. In 1986 John Cleese starred in a Michael Frayn-scripted comic farce called Clockwise, in which he plays head…

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Brian Cox, Toby Jones, Mary Beard, Richard Coles, Katherine Jenkins, Marisha Wallace, Anneka Rice, Clive Anderson 38:42

4M ago38:42

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Clive Anderson and Anneka Rice are joined by Brian Cox, Toby Jones, Mary Beard and Richard Coles for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Katherine Jenkins and Marisha Wallace, recorded in the BBC Radio Theatre in London.By BBC Radio 4

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John Lloyd 1:00:12

4M ago1:00:12

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This week our very special guest is John Lloyd, much admir'd comedy producer and writer, whose credits range from The News Quiz and Quote Unquote on the radio, to Not The Nine O'Clock News, Blackadder, Spitting Image and much much more. At the height of his career he could boast of more BAFTAs than Dame Judi Dench yet so much success took its toll …

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Janine Harouni, Morfydd Clark, Jared Harris, Guvna B, Deniece Pearson, Arthur Smith, Clive Anderson 37:14

4M ago37:14

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Clive Anderson and Arthur Smith are joined by Janine Harouni, Morfydd Clark and Jared Harris for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Guvna B and Deniece Pearson.By BBC Radio 4

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The International Christmas Pudding (with Andy Riley) 1:27:18

5M ago1:27:18

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Emmy-winning screenwriter, author, cartoonist and performer Andy Riley is this week's guest - and rather appropriately, given the time of year, we're talking about the classic series six Goon Show episode The International Christmas Pudding. In a far-ranging conversation Andy and Tyler talk about his history with the show and some of the topics thi…

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Episode 48. The Neverfriending Story 1:25:29

5M ago1:25:29

1:25:29

Finales come and go, it's true But endings are beginnings new So sit, relax, and vibe our tale That we with rheumy eyes regale Stick around for the outro for our schedule over Christmas leading up to Season 2! Which, by the way, is announced in that very same outro... PATREON! Big hello and THANK YOU for everything Grumpo Dewclaw to our latest patr…

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Elvis Costello and Conor McPherson, Suranne Jones, Martin Kemp, Michelle McManus, Roachford, Ify Iwobi, Emma Freud 37:38

5M ago37:38

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Clive Anderson and Emma Freud are joined by Elvis Costello and Conor McPherson, Suranne Jones, Martin Kemp and Michelle McManus for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Roachford and Ify Iwobi.By BBC Radio 4

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The Pink Panther (1963) 1:42:28

5M ago1:42:28

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In 1963 a film was released which, had its original casting remained intact, would probably be barely remembered today - The Pink Panther, directed by Blake Edwards. With Peter Ustinov as a sure-footed and dependable French police inspector on the trail of a notorious jewel thief it would doubtless have made respectable money and garnered warm revi…

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Max Boyce, AJ and Curtis Pritchard, Caryl Lewis, Non Evans, Angharad Jenkins & Huw Warren, Aisha Kigs, Kiri Pritchard-McLean 37:11

5M ago37:11

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Clive Anderson and Kiri Pritchard-McLean are joined by Max Boyce, Non Evans, AJ and Curtis Pritchard and Caryl Lewis for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Angharad Jenkins & Huw Warren and Aisha Kigs, recorded at Swansea Grand Theatre.By BBC Radio 4

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Joel Morris on Monty Python's Life Of Brian (1979) 1:36:48

5M ago1:36:48

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Writer and host of Comfort Blanket podcast Joel Morris joins Tyler this week to talk about Monty Python's Life Of Brian, released in 1979 to howls of impotent rage from those who refused to accept it for what it was but considered by everyone else as just a really funny film. In some ways a satire on the nature of organised groups, be they politica…

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Episode 47. This is the Friend (or, Penulti-mates) 48:30

5M ago48:30

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This episode penultimate, with final battle STILL in motion, heroic deeds so consummate their calloused hands in need of lotion PATREON! Big hello and THANK YOU for everything Grumpo Dewclaw to our latest patron, Christian! If you're interested in supporting us you can at patreon.com/questfantastic! Fancy Lads is out now on Bandcamp! CONGRATS FOR E…

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Madness, Daisy Haggard, Karen Gibson, Charlie Stemp, Soft Lad, Athena Kugblenu, Clive Anderson 38:14

5M ago38:14

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Clive Anderson and Athena Kugblenu are joined by Madness, Daisy Haggard, Karen Gibson and Charlie Stemp for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Madness and Soft Lad.By BBC Radio 4

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The Three Musketeers (1973) 1:29:47

5M ago1:29:47

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In 1973 Richard Lester's rollicking romp The Three Musketeers was released - subtitled 'The Queen's Diamonds' (The Four Musketeers was filmed at the same time and followed a year after) the movie starred Michael York as D'Artagnan, Oliver Reed as Athos, Frank Finlay as Porthos and Richard Chamberlain as Aramis. Perhaps most memorable was the pairin…

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Tony Iommi, Emeli Sandé, Steven Knight, Ellie Simmonds, Nathan Queeley-Dennis, Soweto Kinch, Clive Anderson 40:18

5M ago40:18

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Clive Anderson and Soweto Kinch are joined by Tony Iommi, Steven Knight and Ellie Simmonds for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Emeli Sandé and Nathan Queeley-Dennis, recorded at The Old Rep Theatre, Birmingham.By BBC Radio 4

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Jon Canter 1:20:03

5M ago1:20:03

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Comedy writer, novelist and playwright Jon Canter joins Tyler this week. He talks about Spike Milligan and some of the people he's had the pleasure of working with over the course of his career, including Miriam Margolyes, Stephen Fry & Hugh Laurie, Douglas Adams, Lenny Henry, Richard Wilson, Mel Smith & Griff Rhys-Jones and John Lloyd. They also d…

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Episode 46. A Fine Friendsy 49:54

6M ago49:54

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The final battle still in motion, Peace a long and distant notion... PATREON! Big hello and THANK YOU for everything Grumpo Dewclaw to our latest patron, Christian! If you're interested in supporting us you can at patreon.com/questfantastic! Fancy Lads is out now on Bandcamp! CONGRATS FOR EVERYTHING GRUMPO DEWCLAW to Jen and Sara for winning Audiov…

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