Sunny Ormonde (Lilian Bellamy in the Archers) and her old friend and collaborator Jane James chat about The Archers, chuckle about getting older and complain about the indignities of the week. Follow us @onestiletto65 - On Twitter and One Stiletto In The Grave Podcast - On Facebook. Produced by Jake Wilson Wainwright at Raggedy House Productions. Music by Tom Smith
…
continue reading
1
My Lump And Me (For Breast Cancer awareness month)
46:21
46:21
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
46:21
Jane’s funny, moving and positive piece about her experience of breast cancer, performed by Sunny. Learn about the things people don’t tell you about breast cancer: embarrassing underwear, constipation and the unlikely places they’ll insert a swab. We’re releasing this in Breast Cancer Awareness Month and dedicating it to our dear friend Sara Cowar…
…
continue reading
Sunny and Jane chat about her podcast play My Lump and Me (released today). How on earth did Jane find a funny side to being diagnosed with breast cancer? Why was she already planning to write about breast cancer? And what shouldn’t you google?We’re releasing this in Breast Cancer Awareness Month and dedicating it to our dear friend Sara Coward. Fo…
…
continue reading
1
S4 Special – Live at the Academic Archers conference 2024
58:16
58:16
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
58:16
Sunny and Jane chat with Susie Riddell (Tracy) and Madeleine Leslay (Chelsea) about the highs and lows of the Year in Horrobin and answer questions from a live audience at the Academic Archers conference 2024.By One Stiletto In The Grave Podcast
…
continue reading
Good-Nessa Gracious Me! It’s the Stella-r Ruth Jones chatting to Sunny and Jane about The Archers, Gavin and Stacey, Stella, her brilliant novels and donning the habit for Sister Act. Find out how Dave Coaches became a central character, why a snake had constipation and where a nun keeps her biscuits.…
…
continue reading
In the last episode of the season, Sunny and Jane talk colour and clothing to Melissa Nicholson, MD of Kettlewell Colours, we find out why Sunny had to deliver CPR on stage and and Dorothy talks about fracturing a diddly-doo.Dorothy is written by Jane James and performed by Sunny OrmondeWe’re taking a break for the summer but we’ll be back - click …
…
continue reading
Sunny and Jane mull over whether screaming can be good for stress, whether the cold weather stops the Brits being more like the Spanish and what to do with too many eggs. And Dorothy falls out with the doctor’s receptionist.Dorothy is written by Jane James and performed by Sunny OrmondeThis episode’s sponsors are MTL Associates – high impact websit…
…
continue reading
In this episode, recorded in mid-May, Sunny and Jane catch up with Eurovision and ponder why the podcast gets more listens in Sydney than Southampton, wonder who is listening in Iraq and Jane reveals how a jar of Marmite almost got her arrested. And Dorothy reveals the murky secrets of Monica’s marriage.Dorothy is written by Jane James and performe…
…
continue reading
Sunny and Jane contemplate history: how many owners has The Bull had; how did they ever tot up rounds in pounds, shillings and pence and why they don’t miss toddler birthday parties. Plus, why it’s so complicated to operate a public toilet and the unwelcome advent of the Unexpected Flush.Dorothy is written by Jane James and performed by Sunny Ormon…
…
continue reading
1
S3 Ep 5 - Love and The Archers - The extraordinary and inspiring story of Mary and Nigel Long.
35:58
35:58
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
35:58
S3 Ep 5 - Love and The Archers - The extraordinary and inspiring story of Mary and Nigel Long. by One Stiletto In The Grave PodcastBy One Stiletto In The Grave Podcast
…
continue reading
1
S3 Ep 4 - Interview with Kim Durham (Matt Crawford) Lilian’s ex-lover.
44:05
44:05
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
44:05
Hello Tiger! Sunny and Jane chat with Kim Durham who plays the bad boy of Borsetshire, Matt Crawford. Find out what Kim said Matt must never do, what middle-aged women do to him on the tube and who had his spare Bruce Springsteen ticket.Kim’s podcast is here https://howtobeold.buzzsprout.comThis episode’s sponsors are:Kettlewell Colours – for a war…
…
continue reading
1
S3 Ep3 - LIVE RECORDING FROM BBC BIRMINGHAM - Friendship and fun at the Academic Archers conference.
1:13:48
1:13:48
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:13:48
Sunny and Jane don their glad rags to record in front of a live audience in Birmingham and interview people who’ve found friends through The Archers. In the course of which they find out about the travels of C120 cassettes, cats who can type, and two women who’ve been close friends for forty years and have never met.…
…
continue reading
1
S3 Ep 2 Interview with Guardian journalist Charlotte Higgins, chronicler of A Month In Ambridge.
51:02
51:02
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
51:02
Guardian journalist Charlotte Higgins chats to Sunny and Jane about which character her family wanted to lock up, what Jim Lloyd does to give her a thrill, and, on a more serious note, her upcoming trip to Ukraine.This episode’s sponsors are:Kettlewell Colours – for a wardrobe full of colour - 15% one-time discount for new customers until June 18th…
…
continue reading
1
S3 Ep 1 - Noisy pubs, hot tubs and introducing the force of nature that is Dorothy.
34:38
34:38
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
34:38
Sunny and Jane are back! They mull over the latest from Ambridge, despair of eating in public and introduce the indomitable Dorothy, who has things to say about where to flick a yellow duster.This episode’s sponsors are:Kettlewell Colours – for a wardrobe full of colour - 15% one-off discount for new customers until June 18th with code onestiletto2…
…
continue reading
1
Interview with Archers scriptwriter Tim Stimpson Special
54:16
54:16
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
54:16
Archers scriptwriter Tim Stimpson chats with Sunny and Jane about how a plastic tub of nuts and bolts made him fall in love with radio, whether Sabrina Thwaite will ever speak and the genesis of the Rob and Helen story.This episode is sponsored by MTL Associates – high impact websites for as little as £50 www.mtlassociates.co.uk…
…
continue reading
Sunny and Jane talk about their plans for season 3, which starts in March, why pine needles lurk in the carpet until July and look forward to Tracy and Jazzer’s wedding.By One Stiletto In The Grave Podcast
…
continue reading
Is your turkey a wonder or are you about to go under? Take the One Stiletto In The Grave Christmas Chaos Quiz to find out if your festivities are a fiasco. When you’ve taken the quiz, tweet your score to @onestiletto65. Merry Christmas, everyone!By One Stiletto In The Grave Podcast
…
continue reading
Sunny and Jane are in festive mood. They ponder who watches the Ambridge Christmas shows, Sunny explains why she lived in fear of wearing a cat costume and Jane upstages Mary and Joseph in her first nativity show.This episode is sponsored by Turtle Doves – beautiful accessories from pre-loved cashmere. www.turtle-doves.co.uk…
…
continue reading
1
S2 Ep 8 - Lots of fun with the Academic Archers - interview with Dr Cara Courage and Helen Burrows
39:17
39:17
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
39:17
In this week’s episode, Sunny and Jane explore the world of the Academic Archers who meet every year to discuss important topics like why the design of tractors means Tony has back pain and how big the village primary school would be. There are lots of laughs with Dr Cara Courage and Helen Burrows – and some out-of-this-world knitting.www.academica…
…
continue reading
1
S2 Ep 7 - Interview with Felicity Finch (Ruth Archer in The Archers)
1:23:08
1:23:08
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:23:08
Oooh Nooo! It’s the fabulous and fascinating Felicity Finch (Ruth in The Archers). In a wide-ranging interview, Felicity talks about 35 years of playing Ruth – the marriage to David, the nearly-affair with Sam, the breast cancer. And about her work as a documentary maker, including her work in Rwanda, in Kabul and in UK prisons.This episode is spon…
…
continue reading
1
S2 Ep 6 - Interview with Madeleine Leslay (Chelsea Horrobin in The Archers)
58:03
58:03
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
58:03
The warm and wonderful Maddie Leslay (Chelsea Horrobin in The Archers) talks about Chelsea, playing in Mamma Mia in the West End and being a judge in this year’s All In The Mind awards on Radio 4.This episode is sponsored by Turtle Doves – beautiful accessories from pre-loved cashmere. www.turtle-doves.co.uk…
…
continue reading
1
S2 Ep 5 - Living with the in-laws, dog laundry and emojis
33:34
33:34
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
33:34
Today, Sunny and Jane cheer on Ruth Archer for giving her mother-in-law a wigging, discuss The Crown and pet laundry, and conclude they’ll never be able to talk emoji.This episode is sponsored by MTL Associates Website Design www.mtlassociates.co.ukBy One Stiletto In The Grave Podcast
…
continue reading
1
S2 Ep 4 - This week's episode includes a tribute to Graham Blockey (Robert Snell in The Archers)
30:04
30:04
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
30:04
In this week’s episode, Sunny and Jane pay tribute to Graham Blockey (Robert Snell), discover what Jane would like to do with a bucket of slurry and find out why Shell are making Sunny wobble on a wonky stepladder.This episode is sponsored by MTL Associates Website Design www.mtlassociates.co.ukBy One Stiletto In The Grave Podcast
…
continue reading
1
S2 Ep 3 - Interview with comedian Angela Barnes (Archers Super-fan)
1:26:33
1:26:33
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:26:33
In a funny and wide-ranging episode, the magnificent Angela Barnes (Mock the Week, Live At The Apollo, The News Quiz) chats with Sunny and Jane about The Archers and her love of nuclear bunkers, figure skating and salad cream. www.angelabarnescomedy.co.ukThis episode is sponsored by MTL Associates Website Design www.mtlassociates.co.uk…
…
continue reading
In a bonfire night special, Sunny and Jane discuss the joys of thermals, how you can tell if your cockatoo is traumatised and Kenton's very long hose.This episode is sponsored by MTL Associates Website Design www.mtlassociates.co.ukBy One Stiletto In The Grave Podcast
…
continue reading
1
S2 Ep 1 - The Halloween Special with Joy Swift
56:14
56:14
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
56:14
The girls are back! Season Two starts with Sunny and Jane chatting to the marvellous Joy Swift MBE – a businesswoman from Liverpool who is not only the inventor of the murder mystery weekend but has also devised award winning on-line games. Joy has some hilarious stories from over forty years of murder mayhem.Joy's Website - www.murder.co.ukwww.mur…
…
continue reading
A small introduction into season 2By One Stiletto In The Grave Podcast
…
continue reading
1
Topical Insert Special: Discussing Sunny's Archers scene about the very sad death of Her Majesty.
17:57
17:57
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
17:57
Topical Insert Special: Discussing Sunny's Archers scene about the very sad death of Her Majesty.By One Stiletto In The Grave Podcast
…
continue reading
In an OSITG special, Sunny and Jane talk about the bombshell news of June Spencer's retirement from The Archers at the age of 103.By One Stiletto In The Grave Podcast
…
continue reading
1
S1 Ep 14 - Interview with Claire Skinner (Star of Outnumbered, Mum, Sue Brockman)
1:03:21
1:03:21
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:03:21
The brilliant Claire Skinner (Sue Brockman from Outnumbered) is Sunny and Jane’s guest today. Tune in to hear about working with Mike Leigh when you don’t know how to plumb a jacuzzi, why her proudest career moment was at Oldham Rep and the truth behind the Nit Episode of Outnumbered.By One Stiletto In The Grave Podcast
…
continue reading
1
S1 Ep 13 - Celebrations, Phobias and Sleepovers
36:29
36:29
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
36:29
In this episode, Sunny’s disappearing sleepover guests, Jane makes friends with a tarantula, civil partnerships and birthday high jinks.By One Stiletto In The Grave Podcast
…
continue reading
1
S1 Ep 12 - School, Driving and Soap Stars
35:33
35:33
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
35:33
We learn what Sunny’s been doing for longer than Ena Sharples, what Jane can do with a pineapple ring and a cheese slice and why you should never ask either of them to run up a pair of curtains.By One Stiletto In The Grave Podcast
…
continue reading
1
S1 Ep 11 - Animals, Friendships and Fashion Disasters
36:19
36:19
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
36:19
Tonight, Sunny and Jane discuss taking kittens for a walk, how they deal with difficult people and the trouble they got into in platform shoes.By One Stiletto In The Grave Podcast
…
continue reading
1
S1 Ep 10 - Interview with Judy Astley (critically acclaimed author)
53:12
53:12
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
53:12
Tonight, Sunny and Jane talk to acclaimed novelist Judy Astley and discover what you can do at the Ritz Hotel in the afternoon, why Judy was screaming in Slough in May 1963 and they wonder what happened to Jennifer Aldridge’s hot tap.By One Stiletto In The Grave Podcast
…
continue reading
1
S1 Ep 9 - Interview with Susie Riddell (Tracy Horrobin In The Archers)
1:01:17
1:01:17
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:01:17
Sunny and Jane chat with the multi-talented Susie Riddell - Tracy Horrobin in The Archers and co-host of the Limited Time Only podcast. Tune in for the lowdown on the downside of cataract surgery, snogging from three metres apart and what Susie dreams of doing in the pub.By One Stiletto In The Grave Podcast
…
continue reading
1
S1 Ep 8 - Cooking Disasters, Silent Characters and Satin Slippers
35:38
35:38
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
35:38
Sunny and Jane discuss the silent Archers characters, what Jane does with one and a half lemons and Sunny’s soggy bottom.By One Stiletto In The Grave Podcast
…
continue reading
1
S1 Ep 7 - Interview with author Susi Osbourne
38:15
38:15
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
38:15
Sunny and Jane discuss the fate of Grey Gables and interview novelist and Northwich LitFest supremo Susi Osborne, who tells them about the tragic demise of her caravan, what her dog does to stop her writing and why it’s never too late to achieve anything.By One Stiletto In The Grave Podcast
…
continue reading
1
S1 Ep 6 - Interview with Karen Carter (BBC Studio Manager)
40:49
40:49
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
40:49
Sunny and Jane interview BBC radio studio manager Karen Carter and hear about why a flock of turkeys she was recording went wild, what happens on radio when you write with a quill pen and why she puts dominoes in Lilian’s gin.By One Stiletto In The Grave Podcast
…
continue reading
1
S1 Ep 5 Liberty bodices and sweary subtitles
37:08
37:08
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
37:08
Tonight, Sunny and Jane discuss the curious disappearance of the liberty bodice, sweary subtitles and the women who’ve inspired them.By One Stiletto In The Grave Podcast
…
continue reading
In tonight’s episode, Lilian's so much healthier than Sunny and Jane, why two soups make them giggle and what happened when Victoria Wood visited Ambridge.By One Stiletto In The Grave Podcast
…
continue reading
1
S1 Ep 3 Pill Sorter Sunday and how to be Lilian
30:29
30:29
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
30:29
Today, Sunny talks about how to be Lilian, Jane celebrates Pill Sorter Sunday and they wonder whether they finally found confidence in their sixties.By One Stiletto In The Grave Podcast
…
continue reading
1
S1 Ep 2 Recording from a cupboard and brass bands
35:49
35:49
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
35:49
In this episode, Sunny on recording the Archers from a cupboard, why Jane expected a brass band and what Sunny does in her sleeping bag in the church hall.By One Stiletto In The Grave Podcast
…
continue reading
In this episode, Sunny’s laugh gets her recognised on EasyJet, Jane deals with breast cancer by finding the funny side and they can’t figure how they stayed in touch in a world before mobile phones and emails.By One Stiletto In The Grave Podcast
…
continue reading