Best Burning Sofa Podcasts (2024)

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S7, Ep 4: Allan Mustafa, actor and comedian 40:33

33m ago40:33

40:33

Allan Mustafa joins Grace to share the dish he turns to for comfort food. Allan shot to fame playing MC Grindah in People Just Do Nothing, his Bafta award-winning, semi-autobiographical mockumentary, which was inspired by his early life in south-west London. Allan talks about growing up with his Czech mum and Kurdish dad and eating the ultimate fus…

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Uncle Erich Presents™ - Sherlock Holmes - "The Unwelcome Ambassador." (1948) 25:57

1h ago25:57

25:57

Welcome back folks to yet another exciting episode from the Uncle Erich Presents™ Classic Radio Series ! I sure do hope you're enjoying these great classic crime, murder mysteries and I thank you for stopping by again. This episode is from the classic Sherlock Holmes Series and is titled "The Unwelcome Ambassador." This episode originally aired in …

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S7, Ep 3: Golda Rosheuvel, actor 35:25

3d ago35:25

35:25

Actor Golda Rosheuvel joins Grace this week to share what she eats when the wigs are off. Golda is best known for her role as the formidable Queen Charlotte in the record-breaking Netflix series Bridgerton. Before Bridgerton fame, Golda’s breakthrough role was playing a female Othello at the Liverpool Everyman, rooting herself as an actor who chall…

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Uncle Erich Presents™ - Richard Diamond - Private Detective - "Fred Sears Murder Case" (1949) 31:51

5d ago31:51

31:51

Welcome back folks to another exciting episode from the Uncle Erich Presents™ Radio Series ! I'm so glad you tuned in again. Today, we visit Richard Diamond, Private Detective. This episode is titled "Fred Sears Murder Case." Richard Diamond Private Detective played by Dick Powell is an American detective drama which aired on the radio from 1949 to…

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S7, Ep 2: Joanne McNally, comedian and podcaster 35:27

10d ago35:27

35:27

Joining Grace this week is one of Ireland’s most acclaimed comics and host of the award-winning podcast My Therapist Ghosted Me, Joanne McNally. With a number of sell-out shows and tour dates in the US later this year, they discuss how Joanne uses comedy to process difficult periods in her life, how her mum is her favourite cocktail buddy, and what…

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Uncle Erich Presents™ - The Avenger - "Department of Death." (1945) 26:05

12d ago26:05

26:05

Welcome back folks to yet another exciting episode from the Uncle Erich Presents™ Classic Radio Shows ! This episode is from the classic The Avenger series, featuring Jim Brandon, alter ego of The Avenger who was a biochemist that invented a Telepathic Indicator and a Secret Diffusion Capsule, both of which helped him fight crime. This episode is t…

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S7, Ep 1: Katherine Ryan, comedian and writer 40:49

17d ago40:49

40:49

Katherine Ryan joins Grace this week to share her favourite comfort foods. The Canadian comedian, writer, presenter and actor is best known for her deliciously wicked comedy, delivered with a side dish of couture. Katherine shares memories from her past, including her father’s attempts to bring Indian food to Canada via Ireland, her difficult early…

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Comfort Eating with Grace Dent is back for more 0:58

21d ago0:58

0:58

Comfort Eating with Grace Dent is back for a seventh course on 11 June. Join her and celebrity guests as they reveal the comfort foods that have seen them through their lives in series sevenBy The Guardian

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Uncle Erich Presents™ - Boston Blackie - "The Murder of John Walters." (1945) 26:53

26d ago26:53

26:53

Welcome back folks to another exciting episode from the Uncle Erich Presents™ Classic Radio series ! I am so glad you tuned in again, and hope you are enjoying listening to these exciting episodes. Today, we make another visit with Detective Boston Blackie. Today's episode is titled "The Murder of John Walters." In this episode, Blackie goes for a …

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Uncle Erich Presents™ - Casey - Crime Photographer - "Ex-Convict." (1948) 26:56

1M ago26:56

26:56

Welcome back folks to yet another drama packed episode from the Uncle Erich Presents™ Classic Radio Series. I'm so very glad you tuned in again. I truly appreciate you visiting Uncle Erich, and sure do hope you are really enjoying these classic suspenseful crime episodes ! Today, we listen to another episode of Casey - Crime Photographer. Today's e…

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Uncle Erich Presents™ - The Adventures of Philip Marlowe - "The Covered Bridge." (1950) 30:07

1M ago30:07

30:07

Welcome back folks to yet another exciting episode from the Uncle Erich Presents™ Radio Series. I'm so glad you stopped by today. Today's episode is from the classic The Adventures of Philip Marlowe, Private Eye Series, and is titled "The Covered Bridge." The Adventures of Philip Marlowe was a radio series featuring Raymond Chandler as private eye,…

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Uncle Erich Presents™ - Dragnet - "Attempted City Hall Bombing." (1949) 32:28

2M ago32:28

32:28

Welcome back folks to yet another drama packed episode from the Uncle Erich Presents™ Classic Radio Series. I'm so very glad you tuned in again and am really hoping you're enjoying Uncle Erich's podcast ! Today, we listen to an episode from the very popular drama series you may have heard of. It's the Dragnet Radio Show, starring Jack Webb. The Dra…

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Uncle Erich Presents™ - The Mysterious Traveler - "The Accusing Corpse." (1944) 29:16

2M ago29:16

29:16

Welcome back folks to yet another suspense packed episode from the Uncle Erich Presents™ radio series ! I do hope you are enjoying these episodes, and I am so happy you tuned in again. Today, we make another visit to The Mysterious Traveler. Come ride the train with The Mysterious Traveler, with this week's dark story titled "The Accusing Corpse." …

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Uncle Erich Presents™ - Mystery is My Hobby - "Mystery of the Burning Light." (1947) 27:58

2M ago27:58

27:58

Welcome back folks to another exciting episode from the Uncle Erich Presents™ Classic Radio series ! Today we present another great episode from the Mystery Is My Hobby series. This episode is titled "Mystery of the Burning Light." Today's plot - Bart investigates a murder on a friend’s boat. This episode is brought to you by our friends at Critter…

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Uncle Erich Presents™ - Inspector Thorne - "The Dark Cigarette Murder Case." (1951) 30:00

2M ago30:00

30:00

Welcome back folks to another exciting episode from the Uncle Erich Presents™ Classic Radio Series ! This episode is from the classic Inspector Thorne Series and is titled "The Dark Cigarette Murder Case." So, we're happy to have BoomerFlix.com sponser this exciting mystery episode. At BoomerFlix, you can watch thousands of the old classic televisi…

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S6, Ep 10: Kiell Smith-Bynoe, actor and comedian 39:24

2M ago39:24

39:24

Joining Grace this week is the multi-talented actor, comedian and rapper, Kiell Smith-Bynoe. Long before becoming a household name as the exasperated boyfriend in the hit series Ghosts, Kiell (AKA MC Klayze Flaymz) tells Grace how, as a teenager, he combined his performance skills in the ultimate London arena: the chicken shop. With the taste of su…

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Uncle Erich Presents™ - The Adventures of Sam Spade - "The Bail Bond Caper." (1947) 28:30

3M ago28:30

28:30

Welcome back folks to yet another great episode from the Uncle Erich Presents™ Classic Radio Series ! I'm so very happy you tuned in again ! I hope you are enjoying listening to classic crime and mystery stories. Today, we make another visit to Sam Spade, Private Investigator. Sam shares with us another episode titled "The Bail Bond Caper." The Adv…

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S6, Ep 9: Kiri Pritchard-McLean, comedian 39:56

3M ago39:56

39:56

Welsh standup, podcast host and panel show queen, Kiri Pritchard-McLean, brings her finest bowl of scran to Grace’s house. Over this steaming ultra-value concoction, she reveals how her upbringing on a Welsh sheep farm led to a hankering for performance, humour and cheap noodles. Cutting her teeth on the Manchester comedy circuit and finding solace…

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Uncle Erich Presents™ - Stand By For Crime - "Queenie's $10,000 Alibi." (1953) 26:52

3M ago26:52

26:52

Welcome back folks to yet another drama packed episode from the Uncle Erich Presents™ Classic Radio Series. I’m so very glad you tuned in, and I hope you are enjoying my podcast ! If you are, please tell others to tune in too. I really would appreciate it. You can also follow this podcast, and listen to all the available episodes at UncleErich.com …

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S6, Ep 8: Tom Kerridge, chef 41:10

3M ago41:10

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Comfort Eating’s culinary standards might have been permanently raised after two-Michelin-star chef Tom Kerridge’s visit. But he’s not exactly one to show off. Growing up in Gloucester, Tom always wanted to recreate the homely meals he’d find at his local pub or at his mum’s on Sundays. With a brief detour on to the acting stage, Tom started his ca…

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Uncle Erich Presents™ - Bold Venture - "A Muncie Murderess In Havana." (1951) 28:29

3M ago28:29

28:29

Welcome back folks to yet another exciting episode from the Uncle Erich Presents™ Classic Radio Series. Today, we make another visit with Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall in their classic series, Bold Venture. Today's episode is titled "A Muncie Murderess in Havana." As you may remember, a salty seadog Slate Shannon, played by Humphrey Bogart, own…

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S6 Ep 7: Cat Burns, singer 41:26

3M ago41:26

41:26

Platinum-selling singer songwriter Cat Burns cosies up with Grace for a warm plate of nosh and some deep chats. The biggest-selling British female artist of 2022, who won three Brit award nominations after her single Go went viral on TikTok, reveals how she went from shy schoolgirl to stadium gigs in just a few years. While Covid put an end to busk…

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Uncle Erich Presents™ - Suspense - "The Bride Vanishes."(1942) 30:42

3M ago30:42

30:42

Welcome back folks to yet another suspenseful episode from the Uncle Erich Presents™ Classic Radio Series. I'm so very happy you tuned in again ! In today's episode we listen to another mysterious file from the Suspense series titled "The Bride Vanishes." In this episode, a married couple must solve a mystery involving a disappearing bride and a ha…

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S6 Ep 6: Daniel Foxx, comedian 45:42

3M ago45:42

45:42

Sliding into Grace’s sitting room this week is rising star and multitalented comedian, playwright and musical theatre creator, Daniel Foxx. Bringing his concoction of gunk meant only for solo consumption in the small hours, there’s nowhere left to hide. Buckle up and join Grace and Daniel as they go on a tour of the ins and outs of life in the fast…

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Uncle Erich Presents™ - Sherlock Holmes - "The Viennese Strangler." (1945) 26:19

3M ago26:19

26:19

Welcome back folks to yet another exciting episode from the Uncle Erich Presents™ Classic Radio Series ! I sure do hope you're enjoying these great classic crime, murder mysteries, and I thank you for stopping by again! This episode is from the classic Sherlock Holmes Series and is titled "The Viennese Strangler." This episode originally aired in 1…

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S6 Ep 5: Amol Rajan, broadcaster 46:12

4M ago46:12

46:12

It’s tough presenting BBC radio’s top morning news programme, hosting the nation’s brainiest quiz show and being a devoted dad to four young children. But someone’s got to do it. And that person is none other than the broadcaster Amol Rajan. Having risen through the ranks of the Independent newspaper to be its youngest editor at the age of 29 and n…

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S6 Ep 4: Katie Price, model turned reality TV star 43:33

4M ago43:33

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Dropping by this week for a spot of comfort eating is the legendary glamour model turned reality TV star, Katie Price. One of the most photographed and filmed women of our times, splashed across page 3 and lads mags as Jordan 30 years ago, then in six of her own TV series, multiple documentaries and reality shows, everyone thinks they know her. But…

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Uncle Erich Presents™ - The Shadow - "The Death Triangle." (1937) 25:29

4M ago25:29

25:29

Welcome back folks to another exciting episode from the Uncle Erich Presents™ Classic Radio Series ! Today we explore another suspenseful episode of The Shadow titled "The Death Triangle." In this episode, The Shadow comes to the aid of a doctor who was once a prisoner on Devil's Island. This suspenseful episode is brought to you by CritterCaper.co…

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From the archive (season 2): Dave Myers, hairy biker 38:26

4M ago38:26

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This week, the world learned of the sad passing of a true British icon, TV cook and hairy biker, Dave Myers. To celebrate his life, we wanted to bring you this episode from January 2022 where Dave tells Grace about – ironically – losing all his hair aged eight, his years as a makeup artist, working in the steelyards of Barrow-in-Furness, and the co…

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S6 E3: Kathy Burke, actor, director and writer 41:01

4M ago41:01

41:01

One of the UK’s most loved and versatile actors, Kathy Burke, lands in Grace’s sitting room this week. Transitioning from punk teenager, to award-winning actor and then taking on comedy, Kathy has loved almost all of it. She talks to Grace about her career highlights and when her personal life sometimes got in the way, recounting the food that got …

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S6 E2: Michelle de Swarte, comedian 40:36

4M ago40:36

40:36

Model-turned-standup Michelle De Swarte knows how to make an entrance. And arriving at Grace’s with her eat-it-or-climb-it comfort snack of choice, she doesn’t disappoint. For the woman who left school at 14, signed as a model at 19, fell on the Gucci catwalk a month later, modelled for years in New York afterwards and then changed tack to become a…

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Uncle Erich Presents™ - Richard Diamond - Private Detective - "The Stolen Purse." (1949) 31:40

4M ago31:40

31:40

Welcome back folks to another exciting episode from the Uncle Erich Presents™ Radio Series ! Today, we visit Richard Diamond, Private Detective. This episode is titled "The Stolen Purse." Richard Diamond Private Detective played by Dick Powell is an American detective drama which aired on the radio from 1949 to 1953 and on television from 1957 to 1…

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S6 E1: David Baddiel, comedian 43:25

5M ago43:25

43:25

Pulling up a pew at Grace’s house to launch a new season of Comfort Eating is the legendary comedian and author, David Baddiel. With a career spanning 40 years on TV, stage and radio, not to mention coining anthemic football songs and writing multiple bestselling books for adults and children, David has a unique place in our nation’s popular cultur…

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Uncle Erich Presents™ - Mr. Keen - Tracer of Lost Persons - "The Case of the Girl Who Sang Too Well." (1944) 27:16

5M ago27:16

27:16

Welcome back folks to yet another exciting episode from the Uncle Erich Presents™ Radio Series ! I'm so very glad you came to visit again and hope you are enjoying listening to Uncle Erich's Classic Radio Series. Today's episode is from the classic Mr. Keen - Tracer of Lost Persons Series titled - "The Case of the Girl Who Sang Too Well." This exci…

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Comfort Eating with Grace Dent is coming back for a brand new season 1:10

5M ago1:10

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Season six of Comfort Eating with Grace Dent will kick off on Tuesday 13 February. Join Grace and her celebrity guests, including David Baddiel, Katie Price and Amol Rajan, as they delve into what they love to eat when nobody is watchingBy The Guardian

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Uncle Erich Presents™ - Detective Boston Blackie - "Coverup For Mary." (1944) 26:45

5M ago26:45

26:45

Welcome back folks to another exciting episode from the Uncle Erich Presents™ Classic Radio series ! Today, we make another visit with Detective Boston Blackie. Today's episode is titled "Coverup For Mary." Boston Blackie is brought to you by our friends at BoomerFlix.com. At BoomerFlix, you can watch thousands of the old classic television shows, …

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Uncle Erich Presents™ - Dragnet - "The Red Light Bandit" (1949) 31:05

5M ago31:05

31:05

Welcome back folks to yet another drama packed episode from the Uncle Erich Presents™ Classic Radio Series. I'm so very glad you tuned in again and am really hoping you're enjoying Uncle Erich's podcast ! Today, we listen to an episode from the very popular drama series you may have heard of. It's the Dragnet Radio Show, starring Jack Webb. The Dra…

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Uncle Erich Presents™ - The Mysterious Traveler - "Beware of Tomorrow" (1944) 28:52

5M ago28:52

28:52

Welcome back folks to yet another suspense packed episode from the Uncle Erich Presents™ series ! I do hope you are enjoying these episodes, and I am so happy you tuned in ! Today, we make another visit to The Mysterious Traveler. Come ride the train with The Mysterious Traveler with this weeks dark story titled "Beware of Tomorrow." "Beware of Tom…

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Uncle Erich Presents™ - Crime Club - "The Grey Mist Murders." (1947) 31:08

6M ago31:08

31:08

Welcome back folks to yet another drama packed episode from the Uncle Erich Presents™ Classic Radio Series. I'm so very glad you tuned in again and am really hoping you're enjoying Uncle Erich's podcast ! Today, we make another visit to "The Crime Club." This episode is titled "The Grey Mist Murders" - another Crime Club series thriller. The narrat…

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Uncle Erich Presents™ - Casey, Crime Photographer - "The Mysterious Lodger" (1947) 30:38

6M ago30:38

30:38

Welcome back folks to yet another drama packed episode from the Uncle Erich Presents™ Classic Radio Series. I'm so very glad you tuned in again. I truly appreciate you visiting Uncle Erich, and sure do hope you are really enjoying these classic, suspenseful crime episodes ! Today, we listen to another episode of Casey, Crime Photographer. Today's e…

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Uncle Erich Presents™ - Broadway Is My Beat - "The Philip Hunt Murder Case" (1950) 29:45

6M ago29:45

29:45

Welcome back folks to yet another drama packed episode from the Uncle Erich Presents™ Crime series. I'm so very glad you tuned in, and I hope you are enjoying the podcast ! If you are, please tell others to tune in too ! I'd really appreciate it. Today, we listen to a crime drama series called Broadway Is My Beat. Broadway Is My Beat is a radio cri…

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Uncle Erich Presents™ - Philip Marlowe, Private Eye - "Life Can Be Murder" (1951) 29:26

6M ago29:26

29:26

Welcome back folks to yet another exciting episode from the Uncle Erich Presents™ series ! Today's episode is from the classic The Adventures of Philip Marlowe, Private Eye Series, and is titled "Life Can Be Murder." The Adventures of Philip Marlowe was a radio series featuring Raymond Chandler's private eye, Philip Marlowe. It first aired in 1947 …

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Uncle Erich Presents™ - Inspector Thorne - "The Fabulous Divorce Pay-Off Murder Case" (1951) 28:44

7M ago28:44

28:44

Welcome back folks to another exciting episode from the Uncle Erich Presents™ Classic Radio Series ! This episode is from the classic Inspector Thorne Series and is titled "The Fabulous Divorce Pay-Off Murder Case." The plot for this episode is - A soon-to-be divorced man is murdered outside his wealthy wife’s house and is found with a million doll…

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Uncle Erich Presents™ - Sam Spade - "The Bow Window Caper" (1948) 27:15

7M ago27:15

27:15

Welcome back folks to yet another great episode from the Uncle Erich Presents™ Classic Radio Series ! I'm so very happy you tuned in again ! I hope you are enjoying listening to classic crime and mystery stories. Today, we make another visit to Sam Spade, Private Investigator. Sam shares with us another episode titled "The Bow Window Caper." The Ad…

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Uncle Erich Presents™ - The Avenger - "The Ghost Murder" (1945) 27:29

7M ago27:29

27:29

Welcome back folks to yet another exciting episode from the Uncle Erich Presents™ Classic Radio Shows ! This episode is from the classic The Avenger series, featuring Jim Brandon, alter ego of The Avenger who was a biochemist that invented a Telepathic Indicator and a Secret Diffusion Capsule, both of which helped him fight crime. This episode is t…

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S5 E10: Gregory Porter, singer-songwriter 39:16

7M ago39:16

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Bringing lashings of comfort and joy to Grace’s house for the final episode of this season is the legendary jazz singer Gregory Porter. The multi-Grammy award-winner, known for his smooth, silky tones and iconic headgear, is gliding in on a wave of Californian soul to ease us into some truly mellow seasonal joy. Food and music has taken Gregory on …

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Uncle Erich Presents™ - Bold Venture - "He Who Laughs Last" (1951) 28:57

7M ago28:57

28:57

Welcome back folks to yet another exciting episode from the Uncle Erich Presents™ series ! We revisit yet another adventure from the Bold Venture Series. This episode is titled "He Who Laughs Last." As you may remember, a Salty seadog Slate Shannon, played by Humphrey Bogart, owns a Cuban hotel sheltering a group of treasure hunters, revolutionarie…

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S5 E9: Tamsin Greig, actor 45:08

7M ago45:08

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This week, Grace gets a visit from one of her heroes. It’s none other than Tamsin Greig, the small screen acting legend. After treating Grace to a two-course surprise snack, Tamsin talks about growing up with an older dad, her secret Friday Night Dinner food strategies and the strange moments of joy to be found within grief. And, of course, she rev…

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Uncle Erich Presents™ - The Adventures of Frank Race - "The Adventure of the Vanishing President" (1949) 28:42

7M ago28:42

28:42

Welcome back folks to yet another drama packed episode from the Uncle Erich Presents™ series. I'm so very glad you tuned in ! Today, we listen to another drama packed episode from The Adventures of Frank Race radio series. Frank Race mainly investigates international insurance scams around the globe, in various exotic locations, making him somethin…

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S5 E8: Keith Brymer Jones, potter 42:33

8M ago42:33

42:33

The tables turn for Grace this week as – for once – a TV judge arrives to give her a critique. It’s Keith Brymer Jones, The Great Pottery Throw Down’s famously teary-eyed resident potter. After a quick round of feedback on Grace’s favourite horrible 80s mug, Keith talks her through his post-punk band days, discovering a love for clay and a childhoo…

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