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Wed, March 06, 2024
6. The Mob
It all proper kicks off on Mischief Night as the people of Icklewick are seduced by bloodthirsty but undeniably fit bigot, Sharon L’Beech. Police Chief Caehole joins Chris and Amy in the studio to discuss precautions. Amy’s desperate to protect her unruly cousin Tan from the mob uprising, and having never stayed up so late before Chris is really snoozy! As the dramatic events unfold, will IcklewickFM survive to hear the Mischief Bell toll? Created and written by Chris Cantrill and Amy Gledhill with additional material from the cast. Starring: Lucy Beaumont Jen Brister Tom Burgess Tai Campbell Janice Connolly Phil Ellis Colin Hoult Em Humble Katia Kvinge Alex Lowe Ed Night Nimisha Odedra Steen Raskopoulos Nicola Redman Mark Silcox Shivani Thussu Sound Design and Music by Jack Lewis Evans. The Line Producer is Laura Shaw. Produced by Benjamin Sutton. Icklewick FM is A Daddy’s SuperYacht Production for BBC Radio 4. —- Credits Created and written by Chris Cantrill & Amy Gledhill with additional material from the cast. Sound Design and Music by Jack Lewis Evans Line Producer by Laura Shaw Produced by Benjamin Sutton Cast: Lucy Beaumont Kat Bond Jen Brister Tom Burgess Tai Campbell Janice Connolly Phil Ellis Ninette Finch Colin Hoult Em Humble Katia Kvinge Alex Lowe Ed Night Nimisha Odedra Ben Partridge Steen Raskopoulos Nicola Redman Mark Silcox Shivani Thussu Johnny White Really Really IcklewickFM is a Daddy’s Superyacht for BBC Radio 4.
Wed, March 06, 2024
5. The Leak
A town in crisis! Rubbish fills the streets as the bin men continue to strike for fair pay and rumour has it that the rats are engaged in an unholy alliance with the badgers. As The Mayor is seemingly unable to pick up his phone, Chris and Amy put some Hard Questions to his inexperienced assistant, Nicola Trickle. When a cache of anonymously leaked documents arrives in the IcklewickFM inbox, it lays bare a conspiracy that shakes the town to its core. In sport, Stanley Power finally has some good news to share! Buckle up because The Mayor’s identity is finally revealed… Created and written by Chris Cantrill and Amy Gledhill with additional material from the cast. Starring: Lucy Beaumont Tom Burgess Tai Campbell Phil Ellis Colin Hoult Nimisha Odedra Nicola Redman Mark Silcox Shivani Thussu And a very special secret celebrity guest… Sound Design and Music by Jack Lewis Evans. The Line Producer is Laura Shaw. Produced by Benjamin Sutton. Icklewick FM is A Daddy’s SuperYacht Production for BBC Radio 4.
Wed, March 06, 2024
4. The Fundraiser
Amy and Chris are leading a mammoth fundraising drive to help little Lottie Brisket, who’s been suffering from debilitating migraines as a result of living within the perimeter of Icklewick’s leading tourist attraction; the UK’s only inland lighthouse. Everyone’s doing their bit, including Mr Patel who’s somehow managed to wrangle an unbelievable collection of celebrity endorsements. Chris’s suspicions are raised when an enigmatic stranger shows up at the IcklewickFM studios, claiming to be Amy’s long lost cousin from America. Summat smells fishy and it’s not just Cousin Dunc’s clearly Australian accent… Mr Patel spends most of this episode faffing about on his phone like a teenager. Created and written by Chris Cantrill and Amy Gledhill with additional material from the cast. Starring: Lucy Beaumont Jen Brister Tom Burgess Tai Campbell Janice Connolly Colin Hoult Em Humble Alex Lowe Nimisha Odedra Steen Raskopoulos Nicola Redman Mark Silcox Sound Design and Music by Jack Lewis Evans. The Line Producer is Laura Shaw. Produced by Benjamin Sutton. Icklewick FM is A Daddy’s SuperYacht Production for BBC Radio 4.
Wed, March 06, 2024
3. The Festival
Amy and Chris are reporting all the action live from the 233rd Icklewick Agricultural Festival! As the festival’s newly crowned “Lady Muck”, Amy is preoccupied with her upcoming performance at the closing ceremony. Whilst first time camper, Chris is trying his best to embrace the countryside in all its beautiful, harrowing glory. Ever the renaissance man, Mr Patel has decided to try his hand at hospitality, which should be simple as long as his customers remember to eat around the teeth. The extortionate cost of a festival pint sets Simon Toke spiraling but will he make it back in time to interview Toploader, and will Amy be able to overcome her nerves and save Icklewick from another year of blight? Mr. Patel has managed to get a special sponsor for this episode. ChemNice. Just nice chemicals. Nothing weird. Created and written by Chris Cantrill and Amy Gledhill with additional material from the cast Starring: Tom Burgess Tai Campbell Janice Connolly Colin Hoult Ed Night Nimisha Odedra Benjamin Partridge Nicola Redman Mark Silcox Sound Design and Music by Jack Lewis Evans. The Line Producer is Laura Shaw. Produced by Benjamin Sutton. Icklewick FM is A Daddy’s SuperYacht Production for BBC Radio 4.
Wed, March 06, 2024
2. The Queue
Chris and Amy are left scratching their chuffs when a mysterious queue forms in the middle of Icklewick. Concerned mum Sharon L’Beech is furious (as per) but luckily, IcklewickFM’s roving reporter Simon Toke is actually on the scene for once! Too bad he gets immediately swept up in the mass hysteria before he can find out any answers. Meanwhile, magician and local lad done good The Great Zambino drops into the studio to promote his new tour and confirm he’s definitely, definitely not a virgin. Mr Patel would like to confirm that there is nothing blue in this episode. Created and written by Chris Cantrill and Amy Gledhill with additional material from the cast. Starring: Lucy Beaumont Tom Burgess Tai Campbell Janice Connolly Phil Ellis Colin Hoult Katia Kvinge Alex Lowe Nimisha Odedra Nicola Redman Mark Silcox Shivani Thussu Sound Design and Music by Jack Lewis Evans. The Line Producer is Laura Shaw. Produced by Benjamin Sutton. Icklewick FM is A Daddy’s SuperYacht Production for BBC Radio 4.
Wed, March 06, 2024
1. The Giant
IcklewickFM’s switchboard lights up when a very tall man is sighted on the outskirts of town. Amy and Chris try to keep on top of the rapidly escalating situation as the breaking news story tips into a full-blown panic. The Mayor’s assistant (and rising social media star) Nicola Trickle categorically fails to quell the rising hysteria, and beleaguered manager Stanley Power calls in to discuss Icklewick FC’s latest humiliating defeat. Radio producer and taxi rank entrepreneur, Mr Patel also says some stuff too. Created and written by Chris Cantrill and Amy Gledhill with additional material from the cast. Starring: Kat Bond Phil Ellis Ninette Finch Colin Hoult Mark Silcox Shivani Thussu Johnny White Really Really Sound Design and Music by Jack Lewis Evans. Additional Material by Charlie Dinkin The Line Producer is Laura Shaw. Produced by Benjamin Sutton. Icklewick FM is A Daddy’s SuperYacht Production for BBC Radio 4.
Tue, February 27, 2024
6. Stuart is Happy
Comedian Stuart Mitchell examines his own cost of living crisis. After losing his dad and giving up everything, Stuart shares the lessons he has learnt that have brought him true happiness. Each episode, Stuart looks at a chapter of his own unbelievable, but absolutely true, life story. A working class boy, with huge aspirations, Stuart achieved everything he dreamed of and more. However, he soon came to realise that the cost of having everything was more than he was willing to pay. A morality tale featuring his time working in Westminster, moving to a highly paid job in banking and willingly losing it all to find happiness; Stuart will make us all question the true cost of living. Written and performed by Stuart Mitchell Produced by Lauren Mackay
Tue, February 27, 2024
5. Stuart Becomes an Orphan
Comedian Stuart Mitchell examines his own cost of living crisis. Stuart looks back at the death of his mum and just when he finds himself back on his feet and truly happy, he receives devastating news about his dad. Each episode, Stuart looks at a chapter of his own unbelievable, but absolutely true, life story. A working class boy, with huge aspirations, Stuart achieved everything he dreamed of and more. However, he soon came to realise that the cost of having everything was more than he was willing to pay. A morality tale featuring his time working in Westminster, moving to a highly paid job in banking and willingly losing it all to find happiness; Stuart will make us all question the true cost of living. Written and performed by Stuart Mitchell Produced by Lauren Mackay
Tue, February 27, 2024
4. Stuart Loses Everything
Comedian Stuart Mitchell examines his own cost of living crisis. In this episode, Stuart gives up everything he has worked so hard for in an attempt to be true to his self, leaving his highly paid job in banking and finding himself in debt with a hair transplant to pay for. Is his journey really worth it, when he's scrambling to pay the bills? Each episode, Stuart looks at a chapter of his own unbelievable, but absolutely true, life story. A working class boy, with huge aspirations, Stuart achieved everything he dreamed of and more. However, he soon came to realise that the cost of having everything was more than he was willing to pay. A morality tale featuring his time working in Westminster, moving to a highly paid job in banking and willingly losing it all to find happiness; Stuart will make us all question the true cost of living. Written and performed by Stuart Mitchell Produced by Lauren Mackay
Tue, February 27, 2024
3. Stuart Is a Total Banker
Comedian Stuart Mitchell examines his own cost of living crisis with a move into the high flying world of banking - and just when he thinks he has it all, the world crashes around him. Each episode, Stuart looks at a chapter of his own unbelievable, but absolutely true, life story. A working class boy, with huge aspirations, Stuart achieved everything he dreamed of and more. However, he soon came to realise that the cost of having everything was more than he was willing to pay. A morality tale featuring his time working in Westminster, moving to a highly paid job in banking and willingly losing it all to find happiness; Stuart will make us all question the true cost of living. Written and performed by Stuart Mitchell Produced by Lauren Mackay
Tue, February 27, 2024
2. Stuart Gets a Golden Ticket
Comedian Stuart Mitchell examines his own cost of living crisis. This time Stuart looks back at his time working for the Treasury with Gordon Brown and ponders whether the status of that job was worth the internal conflict that it gave him. Each episode, Stuart looks at a chapter of his own unbelievable, but absolutely true, life story. A working class boy, with huge aspirations, Stuart achieved everything he dreamed of and more. However, he soon came to realise that the cost of having everything was more than he was willing to pay. A morality tale featuring his time working in Westminster, moving to a highly paid job in banking and willingly losing it all to find happiness; Stuart will make us all question the true cost of living. Written and performed by Stuart Mitchell Produced by Lauren Mackay
Tue, February 27, 2024
1. Stuart Eats a Pigeon
Comedian Stuart Mitchell examines his own cost of living crisis. His journey of self discovery is prompted by a visit to one of Gordon Ramsay's restaurants - a meal that makes him question his entire existence. Each episode, Stuart looks at a chapter of his own unbelievable, but absolutely true, life story. A working class boy, with huge aspirations, Stuart achieved everything he dreamed of and more. However, he soon came to realise that the cost of having everything was more than he was willing to pay. A morality tale featuring his time working in Westminster, moving to a highly paid job in banking and willingly losing it all to find happiness; Stuart will make us all question the true cost of living. Written and performed by Stuart Mitchell Produced by Lauren Mackay
Fri, February 23, 2024
Welcome to Stuart Mitchell's Cost of Living
Stuart Mitchell's search for happiness will make us all question the true cost of living.
Fri, February 16, 2024
The Sound of Family
The Emu family is made up of a long line of Hollywood foley artists. But when Jazz turned his back on the family business to pursue a career as a pop star, his father’s disappointment made him seriously ill. In order to save his father’s life, Jazz must reconnect with his foley roots. Pass me my coconut hooves. Jazz Emu: musician, 70s lothario-type, ex-Hollywood foley artist and internationally renowned idiot. After a long career in (and often out) of the spotlight, he has decided to present a radio show in order to connect with the average Joes (and Janes, and other boring names) and bestow his expert knowledge of Sound upon the universe. Written by Archie Henderson and Adrian Gray Starring: Archie Henderson, Adrian Gray, Emmanuel Sonubi, Lorna Rose Treen, Cody Dahler Produced by Sasha Bobak A BBC Studios Production for Radio 4
Fri, February 16, 2024
3. The Sound of Man
After being diagnosed with below average testosterone levels (which was probably the error of the thicko lady doctor) Jazz decides to assert his dominance. With the help of the macho social media influencer Aidan Tugg, Jazz learns the art of being a Proper Man. No cucks allowed. Jazz Emu: musician, 70s lothario-type, ex-Hollywood foley artist and internationally renowned idiot. After a long career in (and often out) of the spotlight, he has decided to present a radio show in order to connect with the average Joes (and Janes, and other boring names) and bestow his expert knowledge of Sound upon the universe. Written by Archie Henderson and Adrian Gray Starring: Archie Henderson, Adrian Gray, Emmanuel Sonubi, Lorna Rose Treen, Cody Dahler Produced by Sasha Bobak A BBC Studios Production for Radio 4
Fri, February 16, 2024
2. The Sound of The Future
Artificial Intelligence puts Jazz’s musical career in jeopardy when a robot clone of Jazz begins storming the charts. Human Jazz must beat his electronic counterpart for a spot in the UK Top 40 and convince the London Palladium that HE is the real Jazz Emu. Jazz Emu: musician, 70s lothario-type, ex-Hollywood foley artist and internationally renowned idiot. After a long career in (and often out) of the spotlight, he has decided to present a radio show in order to connect with the average Joes (and Janes, and other boring names) and bestow his expert knowledge of Sound upon the universe. Written by Archie Henderson and Adrian Gray Starring: Archie Henderson, Adrian Gray, Emmanuel Sonubi, Lorna Rose Treen, Cody Dahler Produced by Sasha Bobak A BBC Studios Production for Radio 4
Fri, February 16, 2024
1. The Sound of Love
Jazz Emu sets out to write his friends the most romantic song ever created, in order to save their crumbling relationship and make everything in his friendship group nice again. Digging back into his alternative musical archives, Jazz takes inspiration from Barry White, George Michael and ACDC in order to learn about what makes a song romantic. Armed with misguided understanding and unerring confidence, Jazz is ready to blow some minds. If music be the food of love, it’s lunchtime. Or something like that? Jazz Emu: musician, 70s lothario-type, ex-Hollywood foley artist and internationally renowned idiot. After a long career in (and often out) of the spotlight, he has decided to present a radio show in order to connect with the average Joes (and Janes, and other boring names) and bestow his expert knowledge of Sound upon the universe. Written by Archie Henderson and Adrian Gray Starring: Archie Henderson, Adrian Gray, Emmanuel Sonubi, Lorna Rose Treen, Cody Dahler Produced by Sasha Bobak A BBC Studios Production for Radio 4
Thu, February 08, 2024
Meet Jazz Emu
After a long career in (and often out) of the spotlight, Jazz Emu has his own radio show.
Thu, January 11, 2024
Olga Koch: OK Computer S2 E4. Family
This episode, Olga and ALGO go back to their roots and try to keep things in the family. Comedian and computer scientist Olga Koch returns for a second series of her comedy and STEM stand up show, joined by her trusty digital assistant ALGO (voiced by Tia Kofi). Written by Olga Koch and Charlie Dinkin Featuring Tia Kofi Additional Material From Rajiv Karia, Cody Dahler and Kate Dehnert Production Co-ordinator Katie Baum Produced by Benjamin Sutton A BBC Studios Production
Thu, January 11, 2024
Olga Koch: OK Computer S2 E3. Friendship
This week Olga and ALGO try to understand the true meaning of friendship. Comedian and computer scientist Olga Koch returns for a second series of her comedy and STEM stand up show, joined by her trusty digital assistant ALGO (voiced by Tia Kofi). Written by Olga Koch and Charlie Dinkin Featuring Tia Kofi Additional Material From Rajiv Karia, Cody Dahler and Kate Dehnert Production Coordinator Katie Baum Produced by Benjamin Sutton A BBC Studios Production
Thu, January 11, 2024
Olga Koch: OK Computer S2 E2. Intelligence
This episode, Olga and ALGO put their heads together to understand intelligence. Comedian and computer scientist Olga Koch returns for a second series of her comedy and STEM stand-up show, joined by her trusty digital assistant ALGO (voiced by Tia Kofi). Written by Olga Koch and Charlie Dinkin Featuring Tia Kofi Additional Material From Rajiv Karia, Cody Dahler and Kate Dehnert Production Coordinator Katie Baum Produced by Benjamin Sutton A BBC Studios Production
Thu, January 11, 2024
Olga Koch: OK Computer S2 E1. Fun
This episode, Olga and ALGO try to agree on what is, and isn’t, fun. Comedian and computer scientist Olga Koch returns for a second series of her comedy and STEM stand up show, joined by her sassy digital assistant ALGO (voiced by Tia Kofi). Written by Olga Koch and Charlie Dinkin Featuring Tia Kofi Additional Material From Rajiv Karia, Cody Dahler and Kate Dehnert Production Co-ordinator Katie Baum Produced by Benjamin Sutton A BBC Studios Production
Thu, January 04, 2024
Laura Smyth: I Don't Know What to Say
We have all been in a situation where we don’t know what to say, or how best to support a friend during a major negative life event. When Laura Smyth was diagnosed with breast cancer she was blown away (and highly amused) at how poorly many around her responded to the news. From pulling the wrong face, to offering medical advice sourced on YouTube, to simply panicking and saying nothing at all… we have a tendency to put our foot in it. In this half-hour special, Laura applies her award-winning stand up skills to the world of grieving, sharing funny and poignant anecdotes from her journey with cancer and her interactions with friends, family and strangers. She asks why it is so difficult to say the right thing when trying to support loved ones, explores the sometimes unrealistic expectations that grievers put upon others, and speaks to psychotherapist Philippa Perry to get an expert opinion. There may not be a perfect solution or ideal response, but can we all be better at knowing what to say? Written and performed by Laura Smyth Produced by Sasha Bobak Executive Producer: Pete Strauss Production Coordinator: Katie Baum An EcoAudio certified production It is a BBC Studios production for Radio 4 This programme was first broadcast in 2023
Wed, December 06, 2023
Nora Meadows’ Week Of Wellness - 6. A Big Mug of Slime Straight from the Swamp
This week, Nora deals with an imbalance in a relationship, fields questions about her employment history and gets efficiency tips from her business guru. She also decides to get dating again, so visits a dating expert, before throwing herself into a speed dating event with a unique premise... Nora Meadows...Katy Wix Brian...Sunil Patel Gwen...Shivani Thussu Benedict Mitchell... Alistair Green Claire...Emily Lloyd-Saini Oscar Wilkins... Rory Marshall Speed Dating Caller... Lorana Rose Treen Mark...Mark Silcox Kevin...Alexander Owen Written and directed by Will Farrell and Ben Rowse, with additional material from the cast Sound Design...Marcus Rice Original Music...Marcus Rice and Charlie Pelling Producer: Nick Coupe A Hat Trick production for BBC Radio 4
Wed, December 06, 2023
Nora Meadows’ Week Of Wellness - 5. The Last Crisp
After Nora dramatically re-diagnoses one client’s fear of flying this week, she is then able to sympathise with another's insomnia, all using her patented (patent pending) therapy techniques. A grounding exercise with her last client uncovers Nora’s hidden talent - but also her alma mater. Finally in an act of self-healing, Nora also finds time to challenge herself to be more confident than she’s ever been before - by eating the final crisp in a shared packet of crisps. Nora Meadows ... Katy Wix Giles ... Adam Drake Saz ... Lorna Rose Treen Sam ... Alexander Owen Man in pub ... Sunil Patel Woman in pub ... Shivani Thussu Written and directed by Will Farrell and Ben Rowse, with additional material from the cast Sound Design, Marcus Rice Original Music, Marcus Rice and Charlie Pelling Producer, Nick Coupe A HatTrick production for BBC Radio 4
Wed, December 06, 2023
Nora Meadows’ Week Of Wellness - 4. The VIP Gold Clean
This week, Nora's introduction of a grounding exercise for one of her clients is unfortunately interrupted by an underlying health issue of Nora's own. To locate the source of another client's fear of flying she delves deeper and deeper into their past and, finally, Nora once again squeezes in a bit of self-care to visit a hypnotist in a bid to overcome one of her own long-held fears. Nora Meadows... Katy Wix Chris...David Elms Claire...Emily Lloyd-Saini Sam...Alexander Owen Giles... Adam Drake Brian... Sunil Patel Gwen... Shivani Thussu Hypnotist...Alistair Green Written and directed by Will Farrell and Ben Rowse, with additional material from the cast Producer: Nick Coupe A Hat Trick production for BBC Radio 4
Wed, December 06, 2023
Nora Meadows’ Week of Wellness - 3. Dedicated to Father Ian
A trust exercise leads to a surprise revelation for a couple this week while Nora also helps a hostage negotiator manage his stress. Finally we get a sneak peek into Nora's own relaxation side-hustle - making ASMR sleep-aids… Nora Meadows… …Katy Wix Claire… …Emily Lloyd-Saini Brian… …Sunil Patel Gwen… …Shivani Thussu Saz… …Lorna Rose Treen Sam… …Alexander Owen Baldacci Fan… …Rory Marshall Written and directed by Will Farrell and Ben Rowse, with additional material from the cast Producer: Nick Coupe A Hat Trick production for BBC Radio 4
Wed, December 06, 2023
Nora Meadows’ Week of Wellness - 2. Bird, Bath and Beyond
A client who won’t open up is at the top of Nora's list this week. She also has to take drastic measures after her offer of an emotional support animal goes wrong. Finally, after a busy week, Nora visits a gong bath to try and unwind… Nora Meadows… …Katy Wix Giles… …Adam Drake Claire… …Emily Lloyd-Saini Sam… …Alexander Owen Benedict Mitchell… …Alistair Green Anthony… …Sunil Patel Nish Hartley… …Mark Silcox Written and directed by Will Farrell and Ben Rowse, with additional material from the cast. Producer: Nick Coupe A HatTrick production for BBC Radio 4
Wed, December 06, 2023
Nora Meadows' Week of Wellness - 1. Deep Inside Brian
In this week's show, apart from helping her clients with her patented (patent pending) therapy techniques, Nora also gives tips for de-stressing, getting to sleep and a patented (patent pending) psychometric careers test. Finally, after a busy week, Nora tries to unwind with a trip to an acupuncturist… Nora Meadows ..… Katy Wix Chris and JP van der Voss ..… David Elms Claire ….. Emily Lloyd-Saini Brian ….. Sunil Patel Gwen ….. Shivani Thussu Saz ….. Lorna Rose Treen Written and directed by Will Farrell and Ben Rowse, with additional material from the cast. Sound design: Marcus Rice Original music: Marcus Rice and Charlie Pelling Producer: Nick Coupe A HatTrick production for BBC Radio 4.
Wed, April 19, 2023
Sturdy Girl Club - Episode 4: Bodybuilding
In the final episode of Jessica Fostekew's stand up series about big strong girls, we arrive at the most aesthetic and least functional of all the strength sports - bodybuilding. The Schwarzenegger in swimwear one. It's an area in which Jess is way out of her depth, having flirted with the weightlifting movement by accident over the years but never daring to face the gruelling diet. Luckily she's got two brilliant interviewees on hand to help her get deep into the nitty gritty of things - champion bodybuilder Frances Amies-Winter and actor and former bodybuilder Megan Prescott. We also find out about the history of the sport as part of circus tradition, and Jess goes to Fran's gym to train with her on leg day. Yes. She can just about still walk now. Written and Performed by Jessica Fostekew Producer: Lyndsay Fenner Executive Producer: Victoria Lloyd Sound Recordist: David Thomas A Mighty Bunny production for BBC Radio 4
Wed, April 12, 2023
Sturdy Girl Club - Episode 3: Olympic Lifting
In episode 3 of Jessica Fostekew's stand up series about strong women, things start getting technical as we look into the world of Olympic Lifting and get familiar with the Snatch and the Clean and Jerk. Jess talks to Champion Olympic lifters Emily Campbell and Zoe Smith about dealing with the opinions of others, their route into the sport. and what to eat if you want to get strong (spoiler, the answer is - your dinner). Jess also takes part in an Olympic Lifting competition where she's a very much a newbie but has so much fun! Written and Performed by Jessica Fostekew Producer: Lyndsay Fenner Executive Producer: Victoria Lloyd Sound Recordist: David Thomas A Mighty Bunny production for BBC Radio 4
Wed, April 05, 2023
Sturdy Girl Club - Episode 2: Powerlifting
In this second episode of the stand-up series looking at women's weightlifting, Jessica Fostekew introduces us to powerlifting - squat, bench press and deadlift. We hear from 'Princess of Iron' Sharon Eggleton (the current second strongest powerlifter in Britain), as well as comedian and fanatical powerlifter Fern Brady, on just how brilliant and grounding it is to feel strong, not enjoying being a team player and how the rise in the female take-up of the sport is beginning to counter the toxic masculinity of the free weights area. Written and Performed by Jessica Fostekew Producer: Lyndsay Fenner Executive Producer: Victoria Lloyd Sound Recordist: David Thomas A Mighty Bunny production for BBC Radio 4
Wed, March 29, 2023
Sturdy Girl Club - Episode 1: Strongwoman
Strength can look like a lot of things and, in this first episode of the stand-up series exploring women's weightlifting, comedian Jessica Fostekew starts at the most dirty, functional end of things - strongwoman. It's where weightlifting meets theatre. You might have seen on the telly at Christmas, the one with Geoff Capes running around with a fridge on his little finger or giving an entire train a tow with his body. Jess talks to four-time Britain's Strongest Woman Andrea Thompson and multiple world-record holder Mayyah Blair to get their take on strength, aesthetic and why the strongest women in the world still have to work part-time. And she tells us about the time she pulled an actual bus. Lets face it, she goes on and on about it. Written and Performed by Jessica Fostekew Producer: Lyndsay Fenner Executive Producer: Victoria Lloyd Sound Recordist: David Thomas A Mighty Bunny production for BBC Radio 4
Sun, May 19, 2019
Phil Wang: Wangsplaining
The UK is more divided than ever, and no one seems able to agree on anything. What does it mean to be British? To be a man? To be white or 'of colour', gay or straight, young or old, or none of the above? It seems we can’t see the woods for the trees. What’s needed is a little outside perspective. Enter: Phil Wang – a caustic British-Malaysian comedian who grew up on the island of Borneo. A centrist with a heart; an artist with an engineering degree. In this pilot episode, Phil turns his attention to the British Empire - was British colonialism really one big crime? Modern liberalism would say so, but Phil’s Dad sure misses those prompt British buses: 'I wish they’d come take us over again. Maybe I’d get to work on time!' Written by and starring Phil Wang Original music by Fauxe. Produced and edited by Matt Stronge. A BBC Studios production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in May 2019.
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