Inform, Educate, Entertain
IEE is the hit comedy panel show podcast from award-losing comedian Sam Wilkinson. Each episode guarantees a wealth of British comedy talent handing out at least one fact, one lesson and mulitple moments of hilarity. It’s ideal for fans, and detractors, of the BBC in general and Radio 4 in particular. Imagine if Radio 4 commissioned any old nonsense and didn’t mind about the swears and you’re on the right track. Or NPR if you're American, I suppose.
Wed, December 25, 2024
Episode 3.9 - Christmas Special 2022
It's Christmaaaaaaaaaaas! Another year over, and IEE's Christmas special arrives in traditional self-indulgent garb. If you can make it through the intro music you'll hear three classic guests wake up after one hell of a corporate Christmas party and argue about who should tidy up. But who has strong opinions about cheating on your spouse with felt puppets? Who told a story which would absolutely have got them fired if it hadn't been edited out? And who still finds Sam's Santa i...
Mon, December 23, 2024
Episode 4.3 - Christmas Special 2024
For one day a year the shining star of IEE still twinkles and that day is two days before Christmas, normally. Depends how faffy the edit is. This year to mark the occasion we've gathered up our festive favourites and poured them into the IEE studio once more, forcing EMMA CROSSLAND, HELEN SWALLOW and BECKY HEAVISIDE to compete for the role of Panto's most Principal Boy. What a great bunch. WARNING: Continues to contain The Swears INFORM EDUCATE ENTERTAIN is a bloody brilliant podcast. Se...
Thu, April 18, 2024
Coming Soon! Chat Out of Hell
IEE is coming back, I promise. But first: a new podcast from the Crossland & Wilkinson House of Nonsense. Subscribe now.
Mon, February 05, 2024
Episode 4.2 - Cool Young Pop Music DJ
IEE has always been at the cutting edge of cool music and cool people. That's why this month we've invited the three coolest comedians who were available on a Monday night to come apply for the role of Cool Young Pop Music DJ! This month's cast are: EMMA CROSSLAND, SAUL HENRY and MAXINE WADE! Find them all on the socials and that. Or in Maxine's case, on BBC New Comedian of the Year 2023 on BBC iPlayer! WARNING: Continues to contain The Swears
Fri, December 22, 2023
Episode 4.1 - Christmas Special 2023
IEE is back for series 4! We begin with a Christmas special to wrap up a very IEE-light year. Emma Crossland, Helen Swallow and Becky Heaviside compete to give this year's regal speech over dinner and ruin everyone's day. WARNING: Continues to contain The Swears HELEN SWALLOW is a primary school teacher who dabbles in the medium of stand up comedy from time to time. She once ran a comedy night in the before times and will destroy everything you thought you knew about nursery rhymes. ...
Wed, December 14, 2022
Episode 3.8 - A Man
November 19th is International Men's Day! And if this podcast had come out on time it would have been perfectly timed to mark this occasion with IEE's first and last ever ALL-MALE lineup. IEE is in need of a man. A manly man! A manly man's man! Sadly, all we could find were Silky, Chris Booker and Saul Henry instead. But who got too giddy and needed editing out? Who adopted the role of a character we were all uncomfortable to share a room with? And who has no respect whatsoever for the idea...
Mon, October 03, 2022
Episode 3.7 - Science Correspondent
IEE is completely science-ignorant, and only one of the three finest minds of our generation will be able to fix that. Emma Crossland, Alex Beighton and John Morris between them have more degrees, test tubes and weird powders in jars than you can shake a stick at. But whose father is heavily involved in the sea? Who manages to swing a very dubious definition of sandwich? And who was accidentally given a really rough deal in their play title, leading to this episode having a gentle, but real,...
Mon, September 05, 2022
Episode 3.6 - IT Helpdesk Agent
Oh no! Jingletron has broken down! Is there a comedian out there who's capable of taking on the toughest job interview on the internet to provide IT helpdesk support? Surely one of Annabelle Devey, Becky Heaviside or Adam Tumber has what it takes! But whose only reference to their assigned homework is a spoof in the Simpsons? Who does a surprisingly good 1930s gangster reference? And who wrote a lot of questions for round three that just made everyone sad? Sam, it was Sam. WARNING: Contains...
Mon, August 01, 2022
Episode 3.5 - Soap Opera Writer
It's time to turn our attention to the long-form drama, and three of the best writers in the biz are queueing up for jobs in IEE's writers room in the form of Emma Crossland, Laura Ollerton and Gabby Hutchinson Crouch! But who isn't a soap opera person at all? Who has seen a lot more Stephen Sondheim musicals than Sam? And who will make for the fanciest grandma? WARNING: Contains The Swears GABBY HUTCHINSON CROUCH is a regular writer on Radio 4′s THE NEWS QUIZ and THE NOW SHOW. Her first n...
Mon, July 04, 2022
Episode 3.4 - Children's TV Presenter
IEE's youth programming has long been neglected, which is why Becky Heaviside, Kerry Robinson and Jack Vincent have been invited to interview for the role of children's TV presenter. With an average of 2/3rds of a child between them, surely one of these three is suited to fostering the next generation's keen young minds? But who is absolutely correct about the worst Playbus stop? Who is determined to rudeify their child-friendly play title? And what will Jingletron's interruption be this mon...
Mon, June 06, 2022
Episode 3.3 - Accountant
Summer is here, and so too are boring things like taxes, spreadsheets and moving large numbers from one column to another. IEE's three prospective accountants are Becky Heaviside, Jake Donaldson and Saul Henry. But who will reveal a shocking personal truth about how they perceive numbers? Who wrote a very confusing play about shellfish? And who can make a question about bedsheets last a full ten minutes? WARNING: Contains The Swears BECKY HEAVISIDE is an absolute champ and long-term IEE ve...
Mon, May 02, 2022
Episode 3.2 - Non-Copyright Generic European Singing Contest Presenter
It's nearly time for the greatest event of the televisual year, and to celebrate this month IEE is searching for its very own Non-Copyright Generic European Singing Contest Presenter. Adam Tumber, Alex Beighton and Chris Booker are all in the running to be the sparkliest, campiest presenter in town. But who will try everyone's patience with their repeated references to things that happened outside of this episode? Who will politely suffer through it all even though it's very excluding to th...
Mon, April 04, 2022
Episode 3.1 - Receptionist
IEE returns for another rip-roaring series of the silliest smart podcast to grace the internetwaves. Emma Crossland, Kerry Robinson and Silky all return to make a bid for the top reception job at the corporation. But who has the best bin day? Who is determined to commit dangerously actionable slander on someone else's podcast? And who's really up for some Sumerian singing, as long as it's not them doing it? Hit play and find out! WARNING: Contains The Swears. EMMA CROSSLAND is a stand up c...
Mon, December 20, 2021
Episode 2.8 - Christmas Special 2021
And so this is Christmas. Inform Educate Entertain welcomes you to the festive season with the most self-indulgent series finale since that bloke came out of the shower and declared it was all a dream. Emma Crossland, Becky Heaviside and Helen Swallow pay a special in-person visit to IEE Towers to spread joy and love around the world and compete to plan the company Christmas party. But who has written Sam the cruelest part in their Christmas play? Who has no respect for the institution of...
Mon, December 13, 2021
Episode 2.7 - Continuity Announcer
There's a real end-of-term vibe as IEE races towards the series two finale. But before the final show, three well-spoken comedians hold a showdown to see who will make the finest continuity announcer. But which of them does an incredible valley girl accent? Whose kitchen is on full display during the Zoom call and attracting attention? And who will wrest control of the podcast using an audatious technique I hope nobody else ever tries? WARNING: Contains the Swears, and a bit of unduly dark ...
Mon, November 29, 2021
Episode 2.6 - Head Caterer
Some podcast episodes reach infamy because of the insightful content within. Some podcast episodes reach infamy because of the hilarious content. If this podcast reaches infamy it will be because it's the one that drove Sam Wilkinson to madness. IEE is hungry! Hungry for jokes! Hungry for facts! Hungry for a new Head Caterer! But which of our contestants has the best curry order? Which of them owns a vinyl copy of the Transformers: The Movie soundtrack? And which of them throws repeated stro...
Mon, November 15, 2021
Episode 2.5 - Costume Designer
IEE is back from its tiny hiatus! The employees are sick of their dull boring clothes so it's time to hire a costume designer to make everyone look all sparkly and nice and that. Three of the most fashionable comedians ever to grace a Zoom call are here to fill the job. But which of our candidates will be first to compliment Sam's cardigan? Which of them can stuff a bit of heavy-handed satire into a play called One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Vest? And who, exactly, is Gef the talking mongoo...
Mon, October 18, 2021
Episode 2.4 - Boom Operator
It can't have escaped anyone's notice that Inform Educate Entertain can sound pretty rubbish at times. Luckily, three of the least-capable interviewees we've ever had on the show are here to sort that out. If they can operate a boom mic, so can anyone. But which of our candidates knows a surprising amount about space travel? Who has written a very rude play indeed? And why is so much of this week's episode about breakfast cereal? WARNING: Contains The Swears and also some rather racy m...
Mon, October 04, 2021
Episode 2.3 - Head of Health and Safety
There's been too many accidents on set lately and not enough time spent filling out the accident book. Time to hire a new Head of Health and Safety before IEE gets sued! But which of our candidates knows the most about falling over? Why is the audio of a lower standard than normal? And what exactly is the deal with this week's podcast art? WARNING: Contains The Swears DENZIL DE CRISTO is a whimsical comedian, funky DJ and X Factor silver medalist. Find him on Twitter at http://twitter.com...
Mon, September 20, 2021
Episode 2.2 - Generic Infinitely Regenerating Time Traveller Character
Blasting about through time and space on a non-branded phone box has proven too much for the latest actor to play Generic Infinitely Regenerating Time Traveller Character, so it's time to scour some CVs and find a new candidate. But which of our candidates knows enough about feminism and the timestream? Who knows their classic silent cinema? And why does Stacy Mellor want to go back in time to witness her first time? WARNING: Contains The Swears LAUREN DOUGLIN, aka the Original Mixed Race ...
Mon, September 06, 2021
Episode 2.1 - Director
Inform, Educate, Entertain is back for series two! The whole place has long been lacking any kind of coherent direction, and that's why this week's episode is all about the search for a new director. But which guest can do the best shouty ACTION voice? How will Emma Crossland top off her hit Shakespeare trilogy? And what is Jack Vincent even learning on his English degree? WARNING: Contains, as ever, The Swears. JACK VINCENT has a bio but I can't remember what it is. He runs a great series...
Mon, May 10, 2021
Episode 1.8 - Agricultural Storyline Advisor
Every radio station needs a long-running rural soap opera and every long-running rural soap opera needs an agricultural storyline advisor. These are just facts. But which contestant knows the most about the Archers? Who does the best impression of a tram you've ever heard? And why hasn't Adam Tumber heard of Steve Irwin? Warning: contains The Swears. Pretty big ones, this time. ADAM TUMBER is a comedian, MC, quiz show veteran and the man behind Gabriel Jones, corporate Angel. In episode thr...
Mon, April 26, 2021
Episode 1.7 - Natural History Presenter
A broadcaster's not a broadcaster without a hushed voice going on about apes and stuff, so it's time for IEE to hire a natural history presenter. Who knows the most about the Attenborough family? What are the dangers of playing in abandoned work sites? And what riles Jack Shanik so much he's forced to interrupt to ask "are you ignorant or something?" Warning: contains, as ever, The Swears. JACK SHANIK is a comedian and pun machine. On Twitter he's @JackShanik or find his website at https://...
Mon, April 12, 2021
Episode 1.6 - Head of HR
After repeated inter-office arguments, it's time for IEE to sort it all out and hire a head of HR. Which candidate will be lacing the episode with increasingly painful puns? Who has a horrifying story about the last time they saw a pig? And what, exactly, is HR? Warning: contains The Swears. BECKY HEAVISIDE is a Leeds-based comedian, promoter and all-around good egg and can be found on Instagram @BeckyHeaviside. She runs the King Komedy club in Leeds, returning soon! You can find out where ...
Mon, March 29, 2021
Episode 1.5 - Camera Operator
Two veterans and one keen newcomer join Sam's quest for a competent camera operator. How will Emma Crossland follow her smash hit Othello Eleven? What sort of human chameleon is Laura Ollerton, Oscar winner in the making? And will Chris Booker manage to fit even one bit of information into the show this time? Warning: contains The Swears LAURA OLLERTON is is a Bath based stand-up comedian (but prefers showers), two-time Pundemonium gameshow winner, event manager by day; now pand...
Mon, March 15, 2021
Episode 1.4 - Newsreader
Sam sifts through another pile of CVs as he hunts for a newsreader to tell the nation the big goings-on. Will Silky redeem himself after his previous dead studio audience choice? Which major TV personality will Tegan Marlow magically transform into? And how many times can Peter Buckley Hill plug his book Freeing the Edinburgh Fringe available at £7.99 from all good bookshops? Warning: contains The Swears. SILKY is a comedian, singer, songwriter, spy and even though he didn't mention it this...
Mon, March 01, 2021
Episode 1.3 - Director-General 3
Third time's the charm as Sam is joined by Stacy Mellor, Adam Tumber and Helen Swallow to see who's got the broadcasting chops. Who will appoint the loveliest choice so far to the dead studio audience? What happens when Dr Faustbus wants a better commute? When did Helen Swallow last see a sheep? All these questions and more are answered within. Warning: contains The Swears. STACY MELLOR believes she somehow caused the pandemic by wanting a year off from commuting and socialising. Was going ...
Mon, February 15, 2021
Episode 1.2 - Director-General 2
Sam is joined by Chris Booker, Becky Heaviside and Silky to have another crack at filling the position of Director-General at the worst public service broadcaster ever conceived. Features musical pioneers, cookery lessons, yet another loophole in the show's format and a multi-skilled man with a guitar showing off. Warning: contains The Swears. Also brief discussion of the crimes of the two most evil men associated with the BBC. Yes, you know the ones we mean. And yes, it is supposed to be a...
Fri, January 29, 2021
Episode 1.1 - Director-General 1
Jack Vincent, Kerry Robinson and Emma Crossland are Sam's first guests and prove themselves entirely capable at beating Big Broadcasting at its own game. Featuring cheese, grandads, earnest stories about transportation pioneers and the absolute best version of Othello about astronauts you'll ever hear. Warning: contains The Swears. Like the show? Please email me to suck up informeducateentertain@gmail.com or follow @IEEPod on Twitter.
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