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With his own radio series and appearances on live at the Apollo, Mark Watson is getting recognition as one of the best new comics around. As The Daily Telegraph say' He's simply exhilirating.'

Russell 'The Voice' Watson is a star with a real story to tell. While most stars of today find success early, Russell was still working in a Salford factory at the age of 30. He spent the evenings singing in working men's clubs for extra cash to keep the bailiffs from his family's door. The chairman of Manchester United gave him his big break in May 1999: the opportunity to sing at Old Trafford. His extraordinary performance was quickly followed by a record deal and his phenomenal debut album.

Melbourne International Comedy Festival and Audible have teamed up to bring you Plot Twist, an exciting new comedy series created under extraordinary circumstances. Hosted by one of Australia’s most talented comedians, Nikki Britton, Plot Twist features six short stories created by thirty of the best comedians from around the world. This series can only be described as a comedy chain letter meets a narrative relay. Each story has been created by a team of five comedians who were given a strict two hours to write their chapters. What could possibly go wrong?

Following on from his hugely successful show Mark Watson Makes the World Substantially Better, Mark Watson's new series reignites his quest to improve the world, nimbly assisted by Tim Key and Tom Basden and with the additional help of the listening audience. Mark asks the big questions that are...

Two Nobel Laureates discuss the genome and more. James D. Watson changed the course of history with his discovery of DNA, the "secret of life". Watson is the recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the National Medal of Science, and, with Francis Crick and Maurice Wilkins, the 1962 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine.

Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Watson - Classic Radio Shows From the 30's - 40's - 50's - 60's and 70's The Greatest Detective Duo.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

Stephen Colbert is far more than a comedian and improv genius. As head of his fanciful Colbert Nation, the quick-witted host of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and former host of Comedy Central's The Colbert Report has delighted fans with his wit, audacity, and innovative uses of language and the media.

David Watson and Brittney Greer are independent filmmakers in Southwest Missouri who love talking about filmmaking and just film in general. Please join us as we have in depth discussions about the aspects of filmmaking that we are most passionate about! We also will have lots of guests who will thrill you with their knowledge and passion for all things filmmaking and movies!

Before the Applause Podcast – hosted by David Watson – is your backstage pass to the creative industries. This audio deep dive uncovers the real stories behind the arts and cultural experiences we all enjoy but rarely think about before the curtain rises.Each episode brings you candid conversations with the people who make it happen—dancers, producers, designers, actors, DJs, photographers, costumers, marketers, publicists, data analysts, and many more. From the triumphs to the challenges, David lifts the lid on what it truly means to build a career in this dynamic and ever-evolving ...

Almost Perfect Radio Online. On Air. Everywhere.

Discussing London Theatre from the audience perspective

A series of entertaining audio essays in which we’ll explore media and cultural theory through the lens of professional wrestling.

Acclaimed comic Mark Watson performs his latest work, Flaws, live in concert. Mark has appeared on Mock the Week, Live at the Apollo and Have I Got News for You.

The Journey to Ineffectiveness: A Beginner’s Guide” by Dr JC, presents the novel argument that Ineffectiveness is a good thing and we should embrace it. It lays out a plan whereby we can increase our ineffectiveness. The book introduces our other IQ (Ineffectiveness Quotient), which is measured by our behavior, rather than our mental ability. It introduces a number of areas that present us opportunities to increase our IQ in a humorous, and some might say an outrageous, style.

Arthur Haynes was the most popular comedian in Britain from the late 1950s. His hit TV sketch show ran for 15 series, winning him the Variety Club Award as ITV Personality of 1961, and the following year it was adapted for BBC Radio. Included here are a collection of the best surviving radio episodes, featuring the classic comic battles between Haynes and his long-suffering straight man, Nicholas Parsons.

A comedy pick’n’mix of unheard & exclusive BBC Radio panel shows, sitcoms, sketches and satire – featuring some of comedy’s top names, including Armando Iannucci, John Oliver, Nicola Coughlan, Jimmy Carr, and more. First up is the unaired 2005 pilot for Armando Iannucci's Charm Offensive...

The second four-part mini-series of short comedic monologues on BBC Radio 4. Written and performed by stand-up comedian Andrew Lawrence, it takes a light-hearted look at various aspects of conventional living and the pressure we feel to conform to social norms and ideals. In these four...

A duelling storytelling podcast in which the best re-telling of a folktale wins. Come with us to explore the strangest, darkest, oddest tales from British folklore. Write wyrd. Listen now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Resourceful mum Shanice is persuaded by her next-door neighbour, Evie, to take up the bizarre sport of jelly wrestling to make ends meet in this BBC Radio 4 'Afternon Play'. Becky, AKA 'Azaria The Amazon', shows Shanice the ropes, and she is soon wowing the rowdy stag night audiences with her...

A BBC Radio 3 drama that was developed with a community group in Byker, Newcastle which takes a journey into the reality of neglect as one child's life spirals out of control. Originally broadcast as part of the 'Drama on 3' collection on 25 October 2009. In a fractured society Lives a...