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Listen! Like! Share! FUTURE COMEDY UNIT is the home of 10 episodes of audio comedy with a genre, fantastical sensibility, written by Simon Messingham, recorded and produced by Alistair Lock. From the classic TEEN PEOPLE, to the gothic heart of the New Forest in BLANDER THINGS, surreal deranged crime in THE EALING INHERITANCE, and the sheer, shameless rudeness of AUSTIN COUNTY, FuCU is all killa no filla. And at around 45 minutes an episode, we won’t take up too much of your oh-so valuable ti ...
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Church Society is a fellowship contending to reform and renew the Church of England in biblical faith. The podcast is a weekly discussion featuring news and issues of interest to clergy and lay people, especially in the Church of England. Our channel also includes lectures and talks from our conferences and other events.
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Hear Me Out with Lucy Eaton

Hear Me Out: Discussions about Great Theatre and Greater Plays

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Hear Me Out puts the audience back in the stalls (or, closer still, the rehearsal room), inviting theatre-loving audiences to re-connect with theatre-makers in a unique celebration of language and performance. Hosted by Lucy Eaton, it's the insider chat that audiences would love to have. The format is simple: Lucy asks 'What is your favourite speech?' From the brilliance of the language to the personal anecdotes behind the choice, it’s part Desert Island Discs, part literary analysis and par ...
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Some moments in life are so special that most people cherish them forever, or at least have them etched in their memories. In this funny, poignant and inspirational podcast, Steve Legg chats to guests about moments in their lives they'll never forget.
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The Stay at Home Festival

The Cosmic Shambles Network

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In a world where live performance has all but disappeared for the moment, those clever people at The Cosmic Shambles Network have come up with an ingenious plan to banish our housebound boredom and keep us all entertained. They’ve been in touch with some of our best-loved performers and household name scientists and they are very pleased to announce the Stay at Home Festival. 9 live shows a week, streamed online, with all star guests including Robin Ince, Josie Long, Brian Cox and Jo Brand. ...
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In this captivating series finale, Lucy Eaton is joined by the extraordinary Susan Wokoma, recent star of 'Taskmaster' and one of Britain's most versatile talents. Together, they delve into the depths of Mick Gordon's thought-provoking play 'On Religion', underscoring the importance of kindness in both the arts and wider life. Their conversation br…
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Willow Dark owns an occult shop in Britain’s most haunted village. With her Uncle Athos, she also investigates weird things. Weird but underwhelming things. Blander Things... Blander Things is written by Simon Messingham. Podcast editor: Alistair Lock Podcast Presenter/Interviewer: Megan Bay Dorman Hey, help FuCU! Check out our other episodes. And …
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Lady Cruella Lampard presents the twisted cautionary tale of Little Alice, who just wanted to be famous. Careful what you wish for, in this ghoulish story of grisly reanimation... The Famous Girl is written by Simon Messingham and Alexander Kirk. Podcast editor: Alistair Lock Podcast Presenter/Interviewer: Megan Bay Dorman Hey, help FuCU! Check out…
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Charlotte Hope, renowned for her roles in "Game of Thrones" and "The Spanish Princess", joins Lucy in her childhood home in Dorset. Together, they dive into Duncan Macmillan's powerful play "Lungs" and the complexities of deciding to have children in an uncertain world. Charlotte shares her thoughts on balancing the demanding life of an actress wit…
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Hurled into the future, the TEEN People travel to the Moon and beyond to confront the evil mastermind behind the Space Pants invasion. CAST JOHN - Simon Messingham JENNY - Emily Piercy TIZER - Liz Downes THE COLONEL / BARMAN / ALIENS - Alistair Lock FELCH - AIL (Artificial Intelligence Lock) Podcast editor: Alistair Lock Podcast Presenter/Interview…
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Francesca Moody, esteemed theatre producer of "Fleabag" and "Baby Reindeer", joins host Lucy Eaton for an eye-opening chat in this week's episode. Francesca shares her profound admiration for Dennis Kelly, choosing Jess' final monologue from "Love & Money" as her favourite speech. The conversation also explores Francesca's long-standing relationshi…
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PANTS ARE COMING DOWN ALL OVER THE WORLD! Yes, it's back! After 30 years, the cult classic show TEEN People written by Mark Gatiss and Simon Messingham has returned. To AUDIO! Set in the 70s, written in the 80s and performed in the 90s, this crazy run down the cheapest corridors of television sci-fi celebrates enters its fourth decade with this uni…
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This week’s enlightening conversation is thanks to esteemed actor Shaun Dooley, known for his roles in Apple’s recent “Criminal Record, “Broadchurch”, “Mr Bates vs The Post Office” and “Saltburn”. Joined by host Lucy Eaton, Shaun delves into the depths of Harold Pinter's timeless play, "The Caretaker," focusing on Aston's poignant monologue. Along …
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Step into the unsettling world of Oscar Wilde's Salomé as Lucy Eaton sits down with acclaimed author and visionary storyteller, Neil Gaiman (write of The Sandman, Good Omens and Coraline). Gaiman shares his insights and reflections on this iconic piece of literature, as he dissects the influence of Wilde's lesser known work. He offers a unique pers…
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Iconic "Misfits" star Antonia Thomas takes centre stage on this week's Hear Me Out episode, offering an inside look into her illustrious career spanning both sides of the pond. Antonia delves into her favourite speech from Nina Segal's "Shooting Hedda Gabler," opens up about the challenges of pushing actors to their limits in film creation, and can…
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M.R. James said that sex had no place in a ghost story. But was he right? This episode we attempt to answer this question and more, as we cover The Nature of the Evidence by May Sinclair, a tale from 1923 about a couple who just want to enjoy their wedding night. Is that too much to ask? Apparently, yes. Thanks to Debbie Wedge for providing the rea…
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Mincefluencers, it's time to tune in! As this week's episode sees Lucy Eaton sit down Claire-Marie Hall, who plays Jean in the hit West End show Operation Mincemeat. And in this special episode, there's a little break from tradition as Claire-Marie shares her favourite song from a musical, offering a fresh perspective on her craft. Claire talks abo…
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Join us for an enthralling conversation, as esteemed Welsh actor Steffan Rhodri takes centre stage in this week's episode. From his latest role in Simon Godwin’s adaptation of Macbeth to his iconic portrayal of Dave Coaches in Gavin and Stacey, Steffan is truly one of our most versatile and talented actors. In this episode, he zones in on a particu…
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Step into the spotlight with illustrious actor Mark Gatiss, know best for his iconic roles in television series like 'Sherlock' and his captivating performances on stage. In this episode, Gatiss breaks down the layers of his favourite speech: a Hamlet monologue but as used in Jack Thorne’s recent hit, 'The Motive and the Cue', in which Gatiss has w…
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Hold on to your mummy! This episode Mike and Will discuss Mark Gatiss’s recent Ghost Story for Christmas TV adaptation Lot 249, as well as the Arthur Conan Doyle short story it is based on. Show notes: Watch it online! (BBC iPlayer) If you are in the UK you can watch it on BBC iPlayer until the end of 2024. If you are outside the UK, you may be abl…
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This episode, Mike and Will grab their literary toboggans and gallop joyously out into the snow, only to be hit in the face by a terrifying fictional snowball in the form of Louisa Baldwin’s The Real and the Counterfeit! Big thanks as ever to Debbie Wedge for providing the readings for this episode. Looking for a last-minute Christmas gift to pleas…
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It’s the season of good will, so we thought we’d release Episode 1 of Series 3 early! In this extra-special Hear Me Out chat, Corey Mylchreest (known for his role as King George in Netflix’s Queen Charlotte) joins host Lucy Eaton for an insightful conversation that reaches far beyond the glittering ballrooms of the Bridgerton universe. Corey shares…
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