Podcasts by Cabin Fever

Tata for now… from 2021-11-05T02:21:19

Look, there’s some news. You might not like it. But for now…

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Who’s Goofy? from 2021-10-14T23:09:26

Helen’s trialling some experimental performance art for reasons that nobody is entirely sure about, Dave’s got a big guest-booking task ahead of him for next week, and we critically review forei...

Accidentally In Greenland from 2021-10-07T23:00:57

Dave has big news to report from his holiday in Cornwall, Helen’s got a new chair, and Tom…well Tom isn’t here. Because he’s at a school open day, of course. We also learn about Helen’s ultimate...

A Sodden Splat from 2021-09-30T23:01:57

Tom’s hungover today after his annual trip to the pub, we discuss our favourite bath products (no, really), and Helen has a new phone which has caused havoc with the Whatsapp Agenda this week… Listen

Oswald Mosley’s Flamingos from 2021-09-24T02:01:15

Helen’s offended the actor Jim Carter, Tom’s unwittingly taken on a new lifestyle by virtue of his trousers, and Dave’s been to the wrestling. What a week we've had. 

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A gift from Australia from 2021-09-17T00:52:58

We are BACK BABY. Cabin and other non-cabin related conversation is on the agenda, plus Helen has some issues in the organisation arena. Plus how much does Basil Brush charge a business for a me...

Helen And Tilly Takeover from 2021-09-03T09:21:34

Who do we think we are having guest hosts like we’re This Morning or something? But as Dave and Tom are away, Helen’s roped in her Bitchin’ co-host Tilly to do a special episode of Cabin Fever, ...

Deck Book and Cheque Shoes from 2021-08-26T23:57:48

Helen’s obsessions with cabins has not subsided, and we’ve even got an outside opinion to help her learn more. Plus, she’s getting a marshy area of California put into her bathroom, and there’s ...

Helen's Question from 2021-08-20T11:59:55

We’re not actually here this week technically, as we’re having a week off, but we’ve got a little bonus episode for you because we SPOIL you. Absolutely rotten. 

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Single Glazing from 2021-08-12T23:46:25

Helen makes some astonishing sound-proofing decisions during this week’s recording, much to her own surprise.

Also on the agenda, excel spreadsheets, a leaf-blowing nuisance and a rep...

A Field Marshal experience from 2021-08-06T09:07:22

Helen’s brought yet ANOTHER format to the table, would you believe. We cannot continue to allow this level of creativity, but we’ll allow it for now.  

Plus, she takes us thr...

Many Gonorrhoeas from 2021-07-29T23:00

The second of our three Tom-less episodes, but Helen and Dave are manning the fort covering a lot of ground from dead comedians to table troubles. 

Plus Helen’s in a play! Tonight...

SUPER SURPRISE EPISODE OMG from 2021-07-22T23:00

Well, we said we were on a break, but we lied. (That’s not strictly true, full explanation contained within.)

Meanwhile, Helen’s brought a ‘format’ for this week’s episode, one of us h...

Napkin Rings from 2021-07-15T23:00

The last episode before our previously-advertised summer break, and Helen’s on location again somewhere again. And she’s got a really horrific story too. Like, really horrific. Don’t listen whil...

The lake is very big from 2021-07-08T23:00

Helen’s on holiday but don’t worry, she’s still on the podcast. Just accompanied by quite the cacophony. Plus Dave’s had a bit of an online shopping nightmare. 

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Adding Cheese to Cheese from 2021-07-01T23:00

Huge news guys, Dave’s prepared some actual content for this week’s episode. Not even joking. Also on the agenda: which restaurant would you have your wake at? And Helen’s been trying to scam Da...

They don’t give MBEs to perverts from 2021-06-24T23:00

Some quite deep stuff about dreams right off the bat here, but fear not, we come back to our usual level of idiocy fairly quickly. 

Also, one of us is recording the podcast toples...

Pelican in the Pentagon from 2021-06-18T00:10:53

We have some NEWS! You can probably guess the news. But we’ll still tell you the news.

Also, rats. And rhyming. And spiders. And a worrying number of references to the PJ and Duncan hi...

Goggles in the paddling pool from 2021-06-14T00:29:22

Dog toys that sound like Dave are on the agenda this week, as well as Tom’s trip to Birmingham. And Helen’s having paddling pool issues on her balcony…

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Helen The Thief from 2021-06-06T23:00

Just a short episode to basically say there’s no episode this week, but Helen still has a story about stealing Italian food. Don’t say we don’t treat you to content even when we’re on holiday.&n...

Freddie Starr’s Rabbit from 2021-05-30T23:00

We’ve an excellent guest on this week in the form of Helen’s mum Jenny, who not only provides wonderful entertainment but also tells us our flipping futures! Incredible scenes. 

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Spout Sucking from 2021-05-23T23:33:45

How many podcasts feature live Covid testing huh? Well this one bloody does. This week’s episode is basically an episode of 24, in real time as Helen does a lateral flow test. What drama. <...

Tom’s bought a bike from 2021-05-16T23:02:57

Tom’s bought a bike, I think he mentions it at some point in this episode. Helen has some odour issues, and Dave has a new TV obsession, plus did we mention that Tom bought a bike?

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The Water Brigade from 2021-05-09T23:00

Helen has somehow got herself into a position where her neighbours think she started a fire. Plus Dave’s cycling across America, and Tom won a golf trophy. Quite the week really. 

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Low in the Morn from 2021-05-02T23:00

There’s a lot of chat about swearing this week, a topic brought up by a person you might not expect. Plus, we put the Gregorian chant saga to bed, and we create an exciting new format involving ...

Nude with a briefcase from 2021-04-25T23:00

We’ve broken out of our cabins! Pro: it’s nice to see each other in person. Con: very windy. But you can’t have everything. 

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Dogs, Cats, Koalas from 2021-04-18T23:00

HUGE TELEVISION NEWS THIS WEEK. You will not want to miss this, trust us.

Plus, one of us is recording from an unconventional location this week, and we learn the name of Helen’s car. ...

Le End of Le Jog from 2021-04-11T23:13:34

A momentous moment on Cabin Fever this week, with a very impressive achievement…just not by us. But hey, you could have probably worked that out. Plus, a French vocab test. Pourqoi pas?

Does your screwdriver strip screw heads? from 2021-04-04T23:00

Helen attempts a quite awful April Fool on her flatmates…we do not condone her behaviour. But to counter this, she also brings what she describes as the BEST NEWS EVER. 

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175 Miles From Wimbledon from 2021-03-29T09:06:05

Helen does a government u-turn that disrupts the entire episode, but does end up with us playing a fun geography based game. Plus we discover THREE new flavours of Bailey’s (honestly imagine how...

Cabin Feverversary! from 2021-03-22T00:00

It's a year since we began, can you believe it! Which also means it's a year since we all stopped leaving the house, but let's not dwell on that. To celebrate we have QUIZZES, SONGS, and A MAN W...

A Soft Burn from 2021-03-15T00:00

Helen has a big robot hoover update for us after an exciting week, plus Tom looks tired (according to his friend). We also discover at least two of us have quite a penchant for candle wax. Who k...

Famingo, Fennel and Pot Pourri from 2021-03-08T00:17:35

We’re trying a new system of planning the podcast this week, it could be a game changer, but equally it could be a disaster. Plus we only have a ruddy guest! LEJOG pace setter Lizzy Pollott...

Sharks, froth and animal mirrors from 2021-03-01T01:11:49

It's been a middle-whelming week for us all, but we manage to spin some true CF gold* you’ll be pleased to know. Mostly about mirrors and animals. 

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A Bath Sheet In The Wind from 2021-02-22T02:44:32

Helen’s invested in an exciting new gadget (nb exciting might be overstating it) and she’s also got an excellent bread update. And Tom’s got yet another quiz for us, we’re really spoiling you co...

Where has Joss Stone not been? from 2021-02-15T01:26:44

We delve into the worrying psyche of Tom’s children as well as his excellent Valentine’s Day haul - plus Helen’s impressive recent academic achievement.  

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From Deer Legs to Hans Zimmer from 2021-02-08T00:00

Even by our standards, we cover a LOT of topics this week. And as a word of warning, maybe don’t have your lunch while eating this week. PLUS a ruddy quiz? God we spoil you. 

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An Owl Made Out Of Seashells from 2021-02-01T12:00:14

Tom has a new analogy that he’s very excited about. We really tease it across the episode too, you better hope it’s worth the wait. Plus, some fascinating Richard Osman factoids. Honestly. ...

Julia Raeside on telly and Marc Haynes' living hell from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Today’s Owls are the host of Box Of Delights Julia Raeside and the host of Wrestle Me Marc Haynes. Plus our usual Disney+ update, what’s Dave been watching on day three of his new subscription? Spo...

Pato Banton and Water Rates from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A plethora of topics covered today including the problems of a tall man having a bath, 90s reggae, and hitting your head on a table. Plus it’s TOP TEN TUESDAY - will Tom take it any more seriously ...

REDACTED from 2021-01-25T01:54:53

Some EXCELLENT celebrity beef this week. It may be heavily redacted by the time it reaches your ears.

Plus, snow chat, France chat and an incredibly dull chat about the colour of the E...

Denim, guns and bins from 2021-01-18T00:58:28

There’s a Dido-based quiz today courtesy of excellent listener Thomas - plus Dave has a new gadget, and Tom’s got many a local issue. And we get an update on all of our journeys across the ...

What’s that got to do with the price of corn? from 2021-01-11T00:51:44

A home-schooling special from Tom this week, as he challenges us to some of the problems his kids have been facing during their lockdown education. Plus, Helen learns something new, and we plan ...

Do We Still Love Helen? from 2021-01-04T00:00

There’s been Whatsapp drama this week and Helen now is fearful that Dave and Tom don’t like her anymore. Let’s find out shall we? Plus New Years shenanigans, and some quite boring chat about fob...

Gulags, fannies and sausages from 2020-12-28T13:26:53

We’re deep into Crimbo Limbo now (ugh) and luckily Helen Monks has brought us the best present of all - some content! She’s come with what she describes as ‘a corker of a game’. You may judge fo...

A Turkey For Six For One from 2020-12-21T00:19:49

So many Baileys involved in our Christmas week episode - plus some solid ‘what do you keep in the fridge’ chat, and a review of our first annual Christmas lunch! Merry Christmas to all of ye Cab...

From bank statements to chess from 2020-12-14T00:16:25

The first episode in front of a live studio audience! And what a raucous atmosphere we have in here too.

Plus, Wilfred has a new game for us to play AND we go through Caroline’s Cabin ...

Torchbum from 2020-12-07T00:00:40

Tom’s brought a sort-of format idea today for the first of the new weekly Cabin Fevers. Plus Helen and Dave decide to start playing chess, there’s some chit-chat about Dudley Dursley and Helen w...

The Final Funtime! from 2020-12-04T00:00

It’s a bit of an emotional one today, the final Funtime Friday of Lockdown 2…and probably of 2020…

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Denim is a dick from 2020-12-03T00:00

Right, we’re off to Indonesia. Why? All will become clear, but we’re pretty excited about it. Plus, quite an extensive rant against denim, turns out we hate it. And for a number of good reasons....

Speaking As A Piano from 2020-12-02T00:27:54

Happy Birthday to Cornelius who is no longer in Windermere but has at least brought back some postcards so we can play another round of Postcard Lottery. Plus, MORE tree chat - astonishing. More...

Not many famous Scotts from 2020-12-01T00:53:37

The Welsh and death, kickboxing and two pretty decent Top Tens this week, plus a vital update on Tom’s broadband (it’s more interesting than we’ve made it sound here, promise).

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Helen Monks’ Bread Bin from 2020-11-30T00:00

We learn a big secret about Helen Monks today…about where she gets her bread from. It’s genuinely alarming. Plus, we learn a lot about trees, and we say something serious for the first time sinc...

F*ck you BT from 2020-11-27T03:00

A brief apology from BT for killing Dave Cribb's internet, and therefore ruining everyone's fun times on a Friday.

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What We Do In The Winter from 2020-11-26T00:24:33

We talk Christmas trees, showbiz gossip and puffins today - and we’re thrilled to be joined by a voice you might recognise from Funtime Friday - Alasdair Satchel is live from the Isle of Mull br...

The Meat Oscars from 2020-11-25T00:00

Another Windermere Wednesday (and perhaps the final one depending on restrictions) and Cornelius has brought not one but TWO games with him. I know, we spoil you. 

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Who pooed you out? from 2020-11-24T00:06:03

We re-live some of our radio horror stories, plus a new selection of Top Ten Tuesdays - will Tom pick something better than top ten sausages?

Plus we get a real insight into Tom’s pare...

Lesley Piddington from 2020-11-23T00:37:01

Holy moly is there a lot going on today - TWO monopoly boards to complete (with puns), Helen Monks as always on a Monday, AND if that wasn’t enough - Wilfred has a rap. No joke. It’s about Minec...

I think I can see some puffins from 2020-11-20T01:29:16

It’s Funtime Friday! A chance for us to check in with you lovely lovely listeners, as you join us via the magic of the internet (and via a system that only allows one of you on at a time, becaus...

Tippity Toppity, Down With The Nazis! from 2020-11-19T00:00

We bring you a comprehensive guide to the parlour games played by the Royal Family (by comprehensive, we mean Dave’s read an article about one game they play in The Crown, which doesn’t necessar...

Postcard Lottery from 2020-11-18T01:38:50

We’ve got not one but TWO quiz games today for Windermere Wednesday - I know, you can barely contain yourselves. 

Cornelius joins us from his lockdown holiday home, PLUS we answer...

Martine McCutcheon’s Escutcheon from 2020-11-16T02:57:13

It’s Monopoly Monday! And also Helen Monksday. What a combo. Political Monopoly is the theme this week, and we apologise in advance for some of our efforts.

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FUNTIME FRIDAY IS BACK! from 2020-11-13T00:00

Honestly, this is quite the rollercoaster ride. Strap in, everyone, as we invite any listeners to click through and join us on the podcast in a time-honoured Friday tradition.

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Are You Still Watching Inspector Gadget? from 2020-11-12T00:00:32

Find out why Tom’s child is on crutches (spoiler alert, he was note issued them by a medical body of any sort). Plus, we find out how far you are from Bowness-On-Windermere. Seriously. 

Windermere Wednesday #1 from 2020-11-11T00:00

Tom’s wearing a shirt today. That’s about the extent of our news. But also, Cornelius is back, this time from afar…

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The Clackers from 2020-11-10T00:00

Honestly, who knew Tom loved sausages that much? We launch our BRAND NEW DAY - Top Ten Tuesday, which may or may not continue for weeks to come. And Tom’s been making a terrible phone-based...

A Spot Of Heroin from 2020-11-09T10:34:18

We’re back daily! Strap in for five editions of wiffle waffle a week, as long as full lockdown is on in England. And it’s just another Helen Monksday! 

We talk Monopoly, mould and...

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT! from 2020-11-06T00:01:59

We have an announcement. That is all. 

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What the f**k was that? from 2020-10-30T00:00

We’re spanning tiers this episode as Tom escapes Tier 2 for the fields of Cornwall. And it’s an exciting week for us both, because there’s a new book out and we’re VERY excited. 

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Nothing But Her Pants from 2020-10-23T00:10:06

We go through some of your truly disgusting recipes (and, in honesty, the word recipe is a stretch in this context). Plus, we make exciting Christmas plans that could include YOU, and Tom h...

One Of The Weirdest People I Know from 2020-10-16T08:40:17

Tom is tasked with booking a guest half an hour before the show…and he doesn’t fail (against all odds). But the title of the episode should give you a steer on what to expect. But we do come up ...

Blame Michael Parkinson from 2020-10-09T01:21:05

Sunday Times Top 10 Bestselling author Beth Morrey returns for her regular literary feature “On The Same Page (without Elaine Paige)”, plus Tom’s roof has a leak, while Dave has the very opposit...

The Sound Of Tom Sitting from 2020-10-01T23:00

THIS WEEK: Tom hangs out with a welder, Dave does some bingo, and a (middling) CELEBRITY spot from one of us. Tell us you're not enticed by that?

Plus, we have some fun with Airdrop (v...

Are We On The FTSE? from 2020-09-25T07:31:08

The world’s deadliest animals, Cornelius’ long awaited bike story, and a LOT of chat about mini golf this week. Plus, some alpaca content that we don’t want to be explicit about here for reasons...

Do You Have A Pension Helen? from 2020-09-18T07:18:46

Helen Monks has bought a PS4 just so she can play a £7 quiz game that she’s played once. Classic Monks. Then we have some pretty solid chat about pensions (it’s much more boring than it eve...

Harald Bluetooth from 2020-09-10T23:56:19

What does a potentially impending second lockdown mean for this podcast?! Huge question that. Do we go daily again? Omg etc. 

Plus, Cornelius is back and he has a) news and b) a c...

Miranda Hart(’s Whatsapp Status) from 2020-09-03T23:53:17

Celebrity WhatsApp statuses this week, in a brand new game we accidentally stumble upon. Plus, some terrible news about Wahaca for us both, and someone's had his balls off (not Cornelius).

Crossed Wires from 2020-08-27T23:00

We have a sort of real debate this week! What are we like. We won’t make a habit of it, don’t worry. But good news, HELEN MONKS is back! For the first time in ages, and it’s as much of a treat a...

Spiderman’s Dad’s legs from 2020-08-20T23:32:08

We’ve set you an #AMA this week - so we answer all your questions in this week’s episode. We learn a new fact about Tom Holland’s dad, plus Dave learns about golf. For the first time in his life...

Al Murray, Jayde Adams and Clare Bennett from 2020-08-13T23:00

It's a bumper episode this week, featuring all those people named above (n.b. Clare Bennett isn’t the fictional cheerleader from the NBC show Heroes, but Dave’s mate off of flutes. But she is he...

Is This The Podcast? from 2020-08-06T23:00

There's a big, weighty debate on the show this week - a topic that will divide the nation perhaps more than Brexit, Trump and face masks combined. And it's all half live from Devon in an am...

Helen Monksday is back! from 2020-07-30T23:00

It’s been a while, but she has finally returned to the show, and she didn’t even wait to be introduced as you'll hear. We also discuss the afterlife (strap in), Tom’s electric car (AGAIN) and th...

Pranking with Nicholas Parsons from 2020-07-23T23:26:04

A huge development this week as - just for one episode - we meet up in person and record the show outside a bar, with the ability to see each other’s faces. We’re joined by the brilliant comedia...

John from Peebles’ Slush Puppy from 2020-07-16T23:34:54

It’s a right old waffle fest this week - topics include the fact that Tom doesn’t care for saving The Queen, new gadgets, the song In The Navy by the Village People, weirdest lyrics in songs and...

Hamilton, Hammocks and Hamsters from 2020-07-09T23:01:32

We’ve both had a watch of Hamilton on Disney+ (did you know about this new streaming service, it’s very good) and Dave has a lot of garden-based updates, some more interesting than others. ...

Descants and Barry Manilow nightmares from 2020-07-02T23:01

We’re really sorry about the noises we make this week. It’s all in answer to the question: what’s your favourite Christmas Carol descant of all time? A classic question for the first week of Jul...

Liiiiiiinwooooooood! from 2020-06-25T23:00

It’s our first weekly episode, so naturally it’s Helen Monksday (just on a Friday, which doesn’t work at all). She has a great story about meeting Ron Howard, which is relevant for this week’s B...

Funtime Friday 5 from 2020-06-19T01:47:28

There’s a big announcement today. A really big announcement actually. But in the meantime, we stretch our geographical range the furthest we’ve ever been. 

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Yasmine Akram from 2020-06-17T23:36:53

The Sherlock actor is our guest on the podcast, and brings with her hear absolutely mad fear of getting on the bus. Plus it’s Wilfred’s birthday! And you can send him a Happy Birthday tweet to @...

Ikea or Nay-kea from 2020-06-16T23:53:46

The title pun works better when said aloud, as you’ll find out. And it’s the title for a bloody ruddy Ikea quiz, don’t know know. Plus, why don’t books have ad breaks, and a NEW RIDDLE.

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Whose Horse Is This? from 2020-06-15T23:25:28

Our weekly update on what’s happening in The Bill this week (twenty years ago) continues with Cornelius, plus we find out how much Tom’s air conditioning cost - AND two horses appear, as if from...

Jingles and Metal Detectors from 2020-06-15T01:03:18

Tom’s planning for his son’s birthday, but there’s been a slip-up. Plus, an update on Helen Monks’ toilet sealant, which we know you’ve been GAGGING to hear. 

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Funtime Friday 4 from 2020-06-11T23:04:27

Every Friday we open up the podcast to YOU, the listener - just by clicking a link you can join us directly on the podcast. And today we go about as international as it is possible to go. Even f...

Rob Beckett FINALLY from 2020-06-10T23:08:20

There is SO MUCH in today’s episode - the perennial ghoster Rob Beckett joins us on the podcast, plus this week’s riddle from Tom’s seven-year-old son Wilfred, a story about Alison Hammond's hot...

Cruising With N’Sync from 2020-06-09T23:01

Did you know that Tom was in The Boat That Rocked? Tales of the set today, plus lots more chat about boats in general. Plus, we complete the Cabin Fever compendium. 

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Do You Own A Rock On The Other Side Of The World? from 2020-06-08T23:47:22

This question makes no more sense in context, we’ll be honest. Also, some hot news about Tom’s VAT return, and it’s Corneli-uesday, as we recap an episode of the Bill from 20 years ago.  Listen

How Old Is Reece Witherspoon? from 2020-06-08T00:14:52

It’s the inaugural meeting of the Boring Film Club and on the agenda today is GEOSTORM. But just how boring is it? Plus, someone has new broadband, but WHO? (It’s Helen, but she’s really ex...

Terrapin Thursday from 2020-06-03T23:13:37

Dave’s upset because we had to record before 9am, and he is not a morning person, plus probably the most baffling riddle so far from our in-house riddler: Tom’s 7-year-old son Wilfred.

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Beth Morrey and Motorway Fun from 2020-06-02T23:29:32

Another instalment of ‘On The Same Page’ from Sunday Times Top 10 Bestseller Beth Morrey, plus some GOOD motorway facts (yes, they do exists, honestly). 

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Cornelius and his Fat Neck from 2020-06-01T23:11:20

Another instalment of ‘What Happened In The Bill Ten Years Ago’ this week with Dave’s housemate Cornelius.

Plus - can you send us some string? It’ll make more sense once you listen, I ...

Contact Review and What’s Your Favourite Postcode? from 2020-05-31T23:03:45

If that episode title doesn’t tantalise you, I don’t know what will. Helen Monks is with us as she is every Monday (Monksday) - along with Dave, she reviews Tom’s favourite film (Contact), plus ...

Funtime Friday 3 from 2020-05-28T23:50:43

STRAP IN, because Funtime Friday is absolutely wild today. That’s all we’ll tell you for now, but thanks so much if you clicked the link…

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Barry From Watford, Alex Lowe and The Riddler from 2020-05-27T23:30:45

Not only do we have our weekly riddle from Wilfred, but one of our favourite humans Alex Lowe also joins us, plus Barry From Watford pops up briefly too, who knew he was quarantining with Alex.&...

Lucy Porter and Justin Edwards from 2020-05-26T23:12:07

The newest Great Big Owl signings tell us about tadpoles, knickers and their new podcast. Plus Dave’s made a vegan cheesecake, and Tom’s made both his children cry at the same time.

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Snubbed By Prue Leith from 2020-05-26T00:29:42

A tale of woe from someone today about her majesty - plus, terrible analogies, trouble with broadband, and fudge are all also on the agenda. And, a slightly different Bill Tuesday (Corneli-uesda...

Bank Holiday Monksday from 2020-05-25T00:17:30

We have no idea when bank holidays are anymore, so we’re doing an episode anyway, and lucky we are otherwise we’d miss Helen Monksday! Plus, Dave has a moral dilemma, and gets a new tree. <...

Funtime Friday 2 from 2020-05-22T00:24:57

We throw open the metaphorical doors once again to ANYONE* who wants to join us on the podcast - we tweeted out a link while we were recording it which allows whoever clicks it to immediately go...

All Riddles and No Underwear from 2020-05-21T00:28:43

How often are you wearing underwear in lockdown? That’s the big question today - as well as our weekly RIDDLE set by Tom’s seven-year-old Wilfred.

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Katherine Ryan plus the Best Fact In The World from 2020-05-19T23:23:34

You will honestly not believe the fact that Dave brings to the table today, and you'd be right to severely question it. Plus excellent human Katherine Ryan joins us, and we’re trying to find a n...

Dom Joly quits his quiz from 2020-05-19T00:24:49

He’s been waiting on the line for 24 hours, but our guest today is Dom Joly who has an important message for his regular lockdown quiz team… 

Plus some pretty gripping chat about ...

Just Another Helen Monksd-A&E from 2020-05-17T23:51:14

Helen Monks has had a very busy week, including a trip to A&E and a ruined MacBook, plus we talk about stag dos and how they are the woooooorst. Plus, a surprise guest joins us…

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The Brown Note - Sam Pamphilon from 2020-05-16T02:45:20

Sam Pamphilon's fart brings a +1.

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What Shape Is Britain? from 2020-05-08T00:16:45

We’re not really sure how to describe the shape of these here British Isles, can you help? We also talk through a list of famous Matts (why? hard to tell) plus we’re after your local urban myths...

Riddler Returns from 2020-05-06T23:01

It’s Thursday so that can only mean one thing - Riddler is back! Not the evil Batman villain, mind, just Tom’s seven-year-old son Wilfred who has another brainteaser for us. 

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The Dormant Period Of Michael Parkinson from 2020-05-05T23:01:43

Tom is still pushing his pen agenda (agenda?) and Dave isn’t too happy. But it does lead to a fun chat about the early years of Michael Parkinson’s life. Plus best selling author Beth Morre...

Peninsulas and The Bill from 2020-05-05T00:34:08

We learn a lot today, including the crucial fact that none of you have any interest in pens, thankfully. Plus our weekly catch up on The Bill from Dave’s housemate Cornelius.

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To Father A Wilfred from 2020-05-04T01:33:36

It’s fair to say that Tom’s a bit annoyed today, being the father of a Wilfred. Plus, Billie Piper has been causing trouble again, AND Helen Monks is here of course for our usual Helen Monksday....

The Brown Note - Jon Holmes from 2020-05-02T02:00

This is a story about when Jon Holmes gone done shit his pants

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Bec Hill and children’s crisps from 2020-05-01T00:15:12

The other host of the excellent new podcast Con Sessions, Bec Hill, is our guest today - which gives Dave yet another chance to talk about The New Adventures Of Superman. Plus, a lot of crucial ...

Andrew Cotter: Dog Commentator from 2020-04-29T23:01:50

Our guest today is the man behind the ma-hoooosively viral dog commentary videos on the ol’ internet, the BBC Sport commentator Andrew Cotter. And you’ll never guess what…he’s only got an actual...

Riddles and Shower Videos from 2020-04-28T23:55:09

A very special guest joins us today with some of his original riddles (spoiler, it’s Tom’s seven-year-old Wilfred, and the riddles don’t make LOADS of sense, but still. A riddle’s a riddle). Plu...

Sondheim Shambles and The Bill from 2020-04-28T00:12:58

We discuss more Howards today, including a tweet from one of the Howards we decide we CAN take seriously. Plus, what happened on The Bill this week 20 years ago? Which is the question on everyon...

Lockdown Lows and Howards from 2020-04-26T23:12:13

Have we all started to go mad? It would seem so, based on the weird things we’ve all been doing over the last few days. Helen Monks is also with us as she is every Monday/Monksday. And also, are...

The Brown Note 2 - Little Lady Big Poos from 2020-04-25T02:00

Hello, good morning, happy ShaTURDay. Today the wonderful Helen Monks (day) is unloading a harrowing tale. Wash your hands.

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What's Your Favourite Biscuit? from 2020-04-23T23:01

We’ve finally hit the absolute broadcasting nadir and discussed our favourite biscuits. But not for long, don’t worry.

Plus excellent broadcaster Jamie East joins us to tell us about h...

Neighbours, Buffy and Christian Slater from 2020-04-22T23:01

Today we have the excellent comedian and new member of the Great Big Owl family Matt Highton on the podcast, and we talk a LOT of TV for various reasons including: Neighbours, Buffy, The Walking...

Puzzles and Sexting from 2020-04-22T00:20:33

Lots going on today, including what’s happening in Wales, the joys of doing puzzles with your children and the increasing frequencies of sexting during lockdown.

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The Story Behind The Bill from 2020-04-21T01:55:38

We deep dive into the origins of The Bill thanks to a chance discovery in someone’s loft. Plus Cornelius is here with his weekly update - and things are kicking off at Sun Hill. Plus, Tom has be...

Matt Lucas from 2020-04-19T23:01:29

It’s all baked potatoes today as Matt Lucas is our special guest, coming live from his home lying in his pants on his bed (or is he?). Helen Monks is also with us as usual for Helen Monksday.&nb...

The Brown Note from 2020-04-18T02:00

Happy Shaturday everyone.

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from 2020-04-16T00:21:33

Janey Godley is our guest today and is as brilliant as you’d expect - talking everything from reading to autism to dogs in prams. There’s also a new twist in our Man O’Man saga…

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Beavers, Jam and Nick Hornby from 2020-04-14T23:40:39

Giant beavers are high on the agenda today (from an old BBC adaptation of The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe), plus best selling author Beth Morrey joins us from downstairs in Tom’s house and ...

The Worst Episode Of The Bill from 2020-04-13T23:14:58

BBQ disasters aplenty today, plus we discuss in detail what is described as ‘one of the most boring episodes of The Bill’ of all time. 

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Man O'Man from 2020-04-13T00:18:41

Happy Easter to you all from us and our regular Monday guest Helen Monks - who today sings us her ENTIRE primary school song, for reasons that aren’t clear. We also discuss the 90s TV show Man O...

Toby Ziegler and Karl Kennedy together at last from 2020-04-10T01:44:47

Esteemed TV writer Julia Raeside is with us again and we mainly talk about Richard Schiff (The West Wing's Toby Ziegler). But there’s also a bit of space for Dr Karl Kennedy from Neighbours. Plu...

Sons Of Twins from 2020-04-09T00:39:48

There’s some sort of explanation for the title but we’ve already forgotten it, and there’s also a VERY excellent guest booking…

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Orgies and Zoom Holes from 2020-04-08T00:37:34

This Country’s vicar Paul Chahidi AND the host of The Fear podcast Sarah Morgan are our guests today where we discuss a real range of topics (Eminem’s Stan, a very coincidental Twitter interacti...

Patio Battleships and The Bill from 2020-04-07T00:23:38

We’ve got a great new game for you (if you live in an apartment with a balcony overlooking a terrace of some sort with square flags, so quiet niche. But hey, we’re trying).

And we also...

Have I Got Bad News For You from 2020-04-05T23:05:33

Upstart Crow's Helen Monks is back on the show, and she’s had an absolute pizza disaster. We also talk about last week's episode of Have I Got News For You, which was QUITE SOMETHING.

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Rosie Jones is very hungover from 2020-04-02T23:01:21

Rosie Jones is living her absolute best life in quarantine, back home being waited on hand and foot by her parents. But she’s also very hungover, and warns us she may throw up at any moment. FUN...

(Tony) Gardner's Question Time from 2020-04-02T01:15:56

The superb actor Tony Gardner (My Parents Are Aliens, Fresh Meat and Great Big Owl's very own excellent podcast Heavy Pencil) is our guest so we’ve taken the opportunity to really waste everyone...

Lindsey Russell and the Pig Saga from 2020-04-01T00:05:56

Blue Peter's Lindsey Russell joins us from isolation at her family home, and she's brought us a quiz! We do love a quiz.

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Carrie Quinlan on Bill Tuesday from 2020-03-30T23:19:41

Our guest today is star of stage and screen Carrie Quinlan, who also hosts a brilliant kids' podcast called Ask The Nincompoops. Which you should definitely check out, just search Great Big Owl ...

Monksday Monday and A QUIZ! from 2020-03-29T23:01:46

Helen Monks is back! Because she has nothing to do, like the rest of us. And has a great story about Sardinian bandits. Plus, listener (and actual novelist in his own right) Michael J Ritchie of...

Jon Holmes and Sweary Kids from 2020-03-26T00:01

We have some updates on people who are home schooling and, we'll be honest, there are mixed results. We are also joined by Jon Holmes of Radio 4 and The The One Show Show fame, who recycles a ga...

BONUS! The End Of The Argos Quiz from 2020-03-25T16:24:31

As promised...the rest of Chris Sawyer's Argos quiz.

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The Argos Quiz and Tilly Steele from 2020-03-25T01:15:13

Well we promised it, and boy did we deliver. If you've ever wanted a (quite visual, we'll be honest) quiz based around the Argos Spring/Summer 1999 catalogue, then LOOK NO FURTHER. The quiz was ...

The Bill and Chlamydia from 2020-03-24T00:01

We promised it, it's a The Bill special episode (sort of). Catch up what happened in The Bill Season 19 (!!), plus a coincidental brace of stories about chlamydia.

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David Mitchell and Helen Monks from 2020-03-23T00:01

Isolation! Isolation! It's just the way we feel. So here we are, with our brand new daily podcast for as long as we're all isolated - mainly to stop us going mad.

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PILOT slash TRAILER - Cabin Fever starts Monday from 2020-03-20T01:00

We've gone mad and basically recorded a whole tester episode, rather than a 30 second trailer. You are WELCOME.

Cabin Fever proper starts on MONDAY (23rd March) - they'll be in your p...