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Springleaf

James Acaster / Mighty Bunny

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Pat Springleaf is in quite the bind. He’s an ex-conman turned undercover cop in the middle of the biggest case of his career - the gang are getting suspicious, his wife wants a divorce, the police are demanding results and his ex girlfriend/ex partner in crime is blackmailing him. Not an ideal situation for someone with a burning need to please absolutely everybody... A new sort-of-true-crime comedy series from James Acaster (Off Menu, Repertoire, Ghostbusters), featuring Bill Bailey, Chloe ...
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Sparky chatter and peformances from top comedians, plus insightful analysis from Guardian critics. Featuring the best acts rom the Edinburgh Festival 2009. Recorded live every day at the Gilded Balloon, hosted by Miles Jupp and featuring last year's if.comedy best newcomer Sarah Millican
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Award-winning comedy panel show hosted by Danielle Ward, with team captains Margaret Cabourn-Smith and Michael Legge and amazing special guests. In it, two teams work out the right thing to do in strange scenarios and scary situations which range from the everyday to the weird and extreme. Don't feel you have to start at the beginning - we'd suggest you start with the most recent series then work backwards! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The first rule of Fan Club is tell everyone you know about it because we need the listeners. Nick Helm and Nathaniel Metcalfe are fans of stuff. Weird stuff. Mainstream stuff. Niche stuff. They’ve waited all their lives for a platform, and this is their time. Join them and a special guest every Friday as they talk about current trends, classic films and favourite bands. In this ramshackle, helter-skelter show Nick and Nathaniel try to keep the show on track as they wade through passionate ...
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Have You Seen?

Mariella Frostrup & Peter Fincham

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Have You Seen? is the podcast for people who LOVE television. Old friends Mariella Frostrup and Peter Fincham are on a mission to make sure you never waste your time sitting through shows that aren’t worth the bother. In each episode, they’ll be joined by a guest from the world of television, to find out what shows they loved, what they hated, and what they think might deserve a slot on the Have You Seen? watchlist this week. New episodes available every Thursday. Hosted on Acast. See acast. ...
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The last one of our current season, as Miles gets the inside track from Woody about his recent honour as a Wisden Cricketer of the Year, as well as his preparation for the summer. A lovely mailbag rounds off our series. Back soon! Twitter @middleplease Instagram @middlepleaseumpire Email middleplease@hotmail.com Podcast Sponsored by Spond, Mindful …
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Keane lead singer Tom Chaplin is a brilliant guest as he shares tales from his cricketing youth and general love of the game. We also unveil some alternate Mark Wood namesakes across the UK. Twitter @middleplease Instagram @middlepleaseumpire Email middleplease@hotmail.com Podcast Sponsored by Spond, Mindful Chef & Step One Listener offers below (t…
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An extended episode as West Indies pace legend, and cricket commentator par excellence, Michael Holding joins us to talk about his career and influence on Woody’s career. Mark and Miles also catch up following the first Test in India. Twitter @middleplease Instagram @middlepleaseumpire Email middleplease@hotmail.com Podcast Sponsored by Spond, Mind…
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We get a fascinating glimpse into the backroom of elite cricket as Ben Langley, the man Woody credits with saving his career as England physio, and now Mumbai Indians’ head of sports science, joins for a chat. Miles and Woody catch up, plus another strong mailbag. Twitter @middleplease Instagram @middlepleaseumpire Email middleplease@hotmail.com Po…
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We are all Isa Guha fans, and she storms in as our very special guest. With the guys now both on tour, Woody explains the importance of gravy to Miles. A memorable mailbag letter drops onto the mat as well. Twitter @middleplease Instagram @middlepleaseumpire Email middleplease@hotmail.com Podcast Sponsored by Spond, Mindful Chef & Step One Listener…
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It's the final episode of the series. The truth about Operation Pot Roast is revealed, as a recording of Detective Nicely (Louis Theroux) preparing to confront Police Chief Rittenberger (Michael McKean) is unearthed. There's a prison break. There's a casino heist. There's an armed stand off with the cops. There are ice cream sandwiches. Basically, …
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Rosie Jones, the most notorious bully on the comedy circuit, joins Pat and Adams in the studio this week as events really start to come to a head. Sita tells Pat an uncomfortable truth, which is a devastating blow for someone with a pathological need to be liked. Clarke also drops a bombshell - the sort of bombshell with 'you're fired' written on t…
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The gang start plotting to spring Lawrence from prison, making Clarke's decision to close the case look increasingly suboptimal. Angela heads to the Big Top to track down Nish, and Milton Jones has the worst week of his life courtesy of the Only Joking team. Sara Pascoe joins Pat and Adams in the studio, where she is disappointed by the absence of …
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After a hiatus, we are back to resume season 6. We’re joined by England bowler and Step One ambassador Tash Farrant. Woody and Miles discuss the raging controversy around Phil Salt’s dog! Twitter @middleplease Instagram @middlepleaseumpire Email middleplease@hotmail.com Podcast Sponsored by Spond, Mindful Chef & Step One Listener offers below (time…
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Joe Lycett is in the studio with Pat and Adams this week, and it gets quite messy quite quickly. With Janet newly installed as leader of the SW11 gang, the criminals pivot from drug dealing to phone scams and Donna discovers a hidden talent for the artform. Clarke unexpectedly turns up in a new role at the police station, leaving Nish feeling aband…
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Having survived his unfortunate interaction with Huey's shotgun, Clarke goes into hiding, while Angela faces the consequences of her unauthorised stint undercover. Pat, Evelyn and Sita wait for an update on the future of their prank show and, over at SW11 HQ, Lawrence and Janet continue to clash as the Leader-Off enters the final stages... A true(i…
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Lawrence and Janet jostle for position in the newly formed SW11 gang, whilst things look increasingly dicey for Clarke after he's outed as an undercover cop. Desperately in search of a rescue plan, Pat is struck by inspiration whilst filming a TV prank show. A true(ish) crime podcast, which sees undercover cop Pat Springleaf (James Acaster) share p…
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With SW5 member (and fellow undercover cop) Clarke tied up in the backroom of SW6 HQ, Pat needs to come up with a rescue plan, stat. But when he leaks Clarke's whereabouts to SW5 gang leader Janet (Natalie Cassidy), existing tensions between the two gangs begin to escalate. Meanwhile, on the comedy circuit, there's another terrible crime to deal wi…
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Have You Seen? is the podcast for people who LOVE television. Mariella and Peter are on a mission to make sure you never waste your time sitting through shows that just aren’t worth the bother. In this episode, we’re joined by the brilliant comedian, actor, and writer Miles Jupp. On our watch list this week : The new series of Slow Horses on Apple …
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Pat is booked as a guest for Tom Allen's new panel show, and Donna persuades the SW6 gang to carry out a practice heist at the studio in preparation for their big casino job - bad news for fellow panellists Jo Brand and Sarah Millican. Meanwhile, 'Sita's Creatures' animal acting agency goes from strength to strength as Serpico cements his reputatio…
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Have You Seen? is the podcast for people who LOVE television. Mariella and Peter are on a mission to make sure you never waste your time sitting through shows that just aren’t worth the bother. In this episode, we’re joined by the fantastic actress, comedian, writer and presenter, Mel Giedroyc. On our agenda this week : The new series of Fargo, whi…
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Studio guest Romesh Ranganathan attempts to get a grip on exactly what the podcast is, Sita bags Serpico his first acting role and Pat's crowd-work skills are tested to their limit when Donna encourages Lawrence and Huey to try out their new heist personas in public… A true(ish) crime podcast, which sees undercover cop Pat Springleaf (James Acaster…
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Have You Seen? is the podcast for people who LOVE television. This week, we've got a special episode all about The Crown. We're joined by Andy Harries, who is the executive producer of The Crown, and runs Left Bank Pictures, the production company that makes the show. Andy is here to talk about the first 4 episodes of the new series that has just d…
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A true(ish) crime podcast, based on James Acaster's undercover cop alter-ego Pat Springleaf, which sees Pat share police wire recordings from the biggest case of his career: working undercover to infiltrate and bring to justice the notorious SW6 gang, led by the villainous Lawrence (Domhnall Gleeson). Back in 2013, ex-conman-turned-undercover-cop P…
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Have You Seen? is the podcast for people who LOVE television. Mariella and Peter are on a mission to make sure you never waste your time sitting through shows that just aren’t worth the bother. This week we’re joined by the mathematician, best-selling author, and award-winning science writer and broadcaster Professor Hannah Fry. On our watchlist th…
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SPRINGLEAF launches Tuesday 21st November 2023 - subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Pat Springleaf is in quite the bind. He’s an ex con man turned undercover cop in the middle of the biggest case of his career - the gang are getting suspicious, his wife wants a divorce, the police are demanding results and his ex partner-in-crime is blackmai…
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Have You Seen? is the podcast for people who LOVE television. Mariella and Peter are on a mission to make sure you never waste your time sitting through shows that just aren’t worth the bother. This week we’re joined by the broadcaster, writer, and comedian Ayesha Hazarika. When she’s not busy selling out standup tours, you'll find her hosting her …
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Have You Seen? is the podcast for people who LOVE television. Mariella and Peter are on a mission to make sure you never waste your time sitting through shows that just aren’t worth the bother. This week we’re joined by the novelist, producer, and screenwriter Daisy Goodwin. Daisy created the award winning ITV drama Victoria. She was the producer b…
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Have You Seen? is the podcast for people who LOVE television. Mariella and Peter are on a mission to make sure you never waste your time sitting through shows that just aren’t worth the bother. They’re joined by the fabulous comedian, actor, and writer Rachel Parris. On our watchlist this week: The new series of The Gilded Age, Julian Fellowes’ soa…
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Have You Seen? is the podcast for people who LOVE television. Mariella and Peter are on a mission to make sure you never waste your time sitting through shows that just aren’t worth the bother. This week we’re joined by Richard Curtis, the man behind, to name but a few of his hits... Notting Hill, Love Actually, Blackadder, Mr Bean, About Time, The…
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Mike Brearley; England’s legendary captain and cricket mind, joins us as our special guest for a brilliant chat. Meanwhile Woody and Miles discuss the important issues of the day, including the World Cup, cuddly toy dogs and Indian savoury snacks. Twitter @middleplease Instagram @middlepleaseumpire Email middleplease@hotmail.com Podcast Sponsored b…
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Have You Seen? is the podcast for people who LOVE television. Mariella and Peter are on a mission to make sure you never waste your time sitting through shows that just aren’t worth the bother. In a rare spare moment between presenting the BAFTA nominated Steph’s Packed Lunch and her own podcast The Rest Is Money, Steph McGovern joins Peter and Mar…
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Have You Seen? is the brand new podcast for people who LOVE television. Peter and Mariella are on a mission to make sure you never waste your time sitting through shows that just aren’t worth the bother. To help pick them pick through this week’s TV offerings, they're joined by the writer, broadcaster (and Strictly star!) Rob Rinder. On the agenda …
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Have You Seen? is the podcast for people who LOVE television. Old friends Mariella Frostrup (who’s reviewed, written, and broadcasted about television programmes for 30 years) and Peter Fincham (who has produced, written, and commissioned television programmes for even longer!) get together and chat about what’s been on the telly this week. Peter a…
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We are back with a new season, releasing episodes as regularly as cricket schedules allow. This week our hosts catch up as Woody prepares for the World Cup, while Miles gets some hugs on the boundary at Cardiff. Twitter @middleplease Instagram @middlepleaseumpire Email middleplease@hotmail.com Podcast Sponsored by Spond, Mindful Chef & Step One Lis…
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A hotly requested mini pod, as Miles has a catch-up with co-host and hero of the 3rd Test, our own Mark Wood. Twitter @middleplease Instagram @middlepleaseumpire Email middleplease@hotmail.com Podcast Sponsored by Step One & Mindful Chef. Listener offers below (time limited): www.stepone.life - For a 15% discount, just use the code MP15 MindfulChef…
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Our second ever live recording as we journey to Woody’s home club at Ashington CC on the eve of the Ashes. We look at what’s ahead this summer while Miles learns a whole new language! With thanks to Ashington CC and our live sponsor www.Spond.com/ Twitter @middleplease Instagram @middlepleaseumpire Email middleplease@hotmail.com Podcast Sponsored b…
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Woody’s IPL bowling coach and pace legend Morné Morkel joins the guys to discuss his chaotic debut for South Africa amongst a range of topics from his career. Meanwhile the mailbag is not to be missed as we bring Season 5 to a close…for now. Twitter @middleplease Instagram @middlepleaseumpire Email middleplease@hotmail.com Podcast Sponsored by Step…
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Hello! This isn't a new episode of Do The Right Thing (sob!) but we thought you might like to sample Margaret's new(ish) podcast Crushed! - and in particular the latest episode in which she chats to Danielle about her crushes and unrequited loves in all their intense and embarrassing glory. Within there is plenty of discussion of why stand ups make…
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Legendary sports broadcaster, music journalist and unlikely cricket lover, Danny Kelly joins the guys this week in a really engrossing chat on cricket and much more. Woody and Miles discuss Mark’s successful start in the IPL with Lucknow. Twitter @middleplease Instagram @middlepleaseumpire Email middleplease@hotmail.com Podcast Sponsored by Step On…
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We’re back and joined by Newcastle United midfielder and Tynemouth CC bowler, Sean Longstaff. He reveals his love of cricket and hatred of truffle, while Woody and Miles chat on the eve of Mark’s successful debut for Lucknow Super Giants in the IPL. Twitter @middleplease Instagram @middlepleaseumpire Email middleplease@hotmail.com Podcast Sponsored…
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What a special guest; the legend David ‘Bumble’ Lloyd. We chat about his amazing career, with tales aplenty. Meanwhile Woody records a podcast from the outfield at an England training session as he turns roving reporter, introducing Miles to just about anyone he can find! Twitter @middleplease Instagram @middlepleaseumpire Email middleplease@hotmai…
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Miles and Woody compare notes on touring and MRI scans before Emma John; esteemed author, cricket writer, and fellow Mike Atherton obsessive, joins as our special guest. Woody springs a surprise thanks to Sky Sports statistician Benedict Bermange. Twitter @middleplease Instagram @middlepleaseumpire Email middleplease@hotmail.com Podcast Sponsored b…
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