Geoff Lloyd's Hometime Show
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Geoff Lloyd- 17th May
Geoff returns to the radio, but wait, something's different: Annabel isn't here- she's off on a stoner's coach trip to Amsterdam, and today is replaced by Emily Dean off of Frank Skinner's show- it's weird, but it works.
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The Annabel Portcast- 17th May
A slightly shorter one this week, as we were off at an awards do on Monday (we didn't win anything), and then Annabel's gone off to Amsterdam today, but you can still enjoy what has perhaps been her most successful assignment in a good long while...
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The Annabel Portcast- 16th May
This might be the most successful conclusion to an assignment Annabel has EVER done. Seriously, we're always proud of her no matter what she does, but she's really done a number on this one. I think that's what she's done, but I might be using the wrong term. I basically mean she's done really well.
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Geoff Lloyd- 16th May
Geoff does his last show with Annabel for a little while as she's off to get high in Amsterdam tomorrow (not really), but they have a lovely old time discussing all manner of things, such as impressing people with silly things, eating at gigs, and Annabel rounds off her assignment in a most successful fashion.
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The Annabel Portcast- 15th May
Annabel gets started on her assignment to become a forces sweetheart. She feels it's not going great, although she ends on a massive teaser, so anything could happen. There are also letters sent in from Will.i.am, the Czech president, and Frankie Dettori.
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Geoff Lloyd- Frank Turner
Geoff returns with a special guest in the form of Frank Turner, who seems to be a thoroughly nice chap. There's also a surprising amount of talk about the name Mervyn, and if that wasn't enough, Geoff takes some calls and that.
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Geoff Lloyd- 14th May
Geoff and the team didn't win any awards at last night's prestigious Sony Awards, but Geoff's not one to grumble- he grits his teeth and soldiers on bravely. Like a soldier. A brave soldier.
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The Annabel Portcast- 14th May
Annabel is set a new assignment- she's to become a forces sweetheart, but before she starts on that, she's got letters to read out from her all star postbag, including ones from Dan Brown, Princess Beatrice, and Naomi Camp bell.
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The Annabel Portcast- 10th May
A full roundup of Annabel's assignment for the week- to become a life coach, to Prince Charles and Paul Mackenna, plus a postbag featuring letters from Des Lynam, David Icke, and Prince Harry.
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Geoff Lloyd- 10th May
Geoff rounds off the week with some calls, a few wry observations about life, and well, you get the idea- it's the Hometime Show and it's ace, so drink it in my friends, drink it in...
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The Annabel Portcast- 9th May
Annabel decides to spend her second day of being a life coach giving some good advice to hypnotist Paul Mackenna, which goes exactly as you might imagine, which is to say swimmingly...
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Geoff Lloyd- 9th May
Geoff once took a train to travel a short journey in his home town, but ended up in Blackpool, and that is just one of the inspirations for today's show. I mean to say it's one of the phone in topics, not that he started in one place and ended up in a very different place although, now I come to think of it, that's also true.
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The Annabel Portcast
Annabel reads letters from her all star postbag and reports back on her success at her first day of giving life coaching to Prince Charles, but she almost didn't get to finish as there was a terrible incident with Geoff halfway through, which I'll keep secret here so as not to spoil the surprise.
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Geoff Lloyd- 8th May
Geoff and Annabel return amidst much tension and drama- the tension is due to the retirement of friendly football manager Alex Ferguson, and the drama is down to an almost life-threatening accident with Geoff. Plus, a story about a woman who got shot, but then realised she didn't get shot. It's all go today...
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The Annabel Portcast- 7th May
Annabel reads letters from Liam Gallagher, Prince Charles, and Lord Alan Sugar, plus she's assigned an exciting new assignment- it involves royalty and everything!
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Geoff Lloyd- 7th May
Geoff returns from the bank holiday to share with you tales of fitness and ailments both. I'll leave you to discover how that pans out, but there are amusing stories told with usual aplomb.
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The Annabel Portcast- 3rd May
In case you haven't caught any of Annabel's assignment this week, and are feeling guilt-ridden and ashamed of yourself, don't worry! For here is the whole week's assignment in one chunk, plus letters from Annabel's All Star postbag.
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Geoff Lloyd- 3rd May
Geoff rounds off the week the only way he knows how, by fulfilling his contractual obligation to do a radio show. Still, he does his best to make the experience enjoyable for everyone involved, and I think he actually secretly enjoyed himself...
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The Annabel Portcast- 2nd May
Annabel polishes off her assignment with aplomb, and reads letters from her all star postbag, including Delia Smith, Vivienne Westwood, and Geri Halliwell.
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Geoff Lloyd- 2nd May
Geoff thinks that this show was a little mediocre, but let's be honest, how bad can it really be? I reckon it's probably no worse than usual, and certainly better than half of the stuff on the internet. Why not have a listen and find out?
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The Annabel Portcast- 1st May
Annabel continues on her peacekeeping quest to bring an end to the North South divide, and reads letters that were sent to her by Princess Eugenie, Mary Portas, Brian May.
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Geoff Lloyd- 1st May
Have you ever had to hide for over an hour? Some of the people calling in today did- and what tales they had- if only you could hear them. Why, you can, using this handy electronic memory file.
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The Annabel Portcast- 30th April
Annabel gets stuck into her assignment to heal the North/South divide in this country, but she thinks she may have given herself more work to do, and that's something that nobody in the team likes...
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Geoff Lloyd- 30th April
Geoff isn't the type of fellow to just talk about what the best flavour of crisp is and why you never see white dog poo anymore, oh no. Geoff's the sort of fellow who talks about when food is out of context, and what's the smallest job but biggest ballache...
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The Annabel Portcast- 29th April
It's a new week and Annabel is set a new assignment- to call an end to the bickering and solve the English North/South divide once and for all.
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Geoff Lloyd- 29th April
Geoff and Annabel return to the radio for, well it's a radio show- there's some calls, some witty observations about the world around us and a load of talk that will warm your cockles. (Disclaimer: this podcast may not warm your cockles).
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The Annabel Portcast- 26th April
How do you go about forming a gang of countries like a modern day League of Nations? If that's a question you've been asking yourself then worry no longer, for Annabel's complete guide to just that is lurking in this audio file, so download post haste and devour the information therein.
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Geoff Lloyd- 26th April
Geoff rounds off the week by talking about bees, famous houses, and much more besides. Plus, it seems like the people at the Beetroot Council have been stalking him...
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The Annabel Portcast- 25th April
Annabel reaches the end of her assignment, to create a new League of Nations-style gang of countries. How will she do? Well, all I'll tell you is it went down to the wire, but she's essentially nailed it!
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Geoff Lloyd- 25th April
Geoff returns to talk about the tricky things in life- like how you can blag stuff for free, and pretentious youngsters. He also recounts the heartwarming story about when his dad tried to cheer him up about his appearance.
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The Annabel Portcast- 24th April
As her form teacher once said: "Annabel is getting on steadily with her assignment and making good progress". As her form teacher never said: Annabel also reads letters from her celebrity postbag, including ones from Donald Trump, David Attenborough, and biting footballer Louis Suarez.
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Geoff Lloyd- Danny Wallace
Geoff is joined by Danny Wallace to talk about his new book, (for clarity, the new book is by Danny, not by Geoff). However, the conversation is stunted slightly, when Danny accuses Geoff of wearing a "drug shirt"...
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The Annabel Portcast- 23rd April
Annabel gets stuck into her assignment like the investigative journalist she absolutely isn't. Can she create a new League Of Nations-style group of countries by the end of the week? Of course she can, she's still got two whole days left after this!
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Geoff Lloyd- 23rd April
Geoff and Annabel are back to ask the questions others wouldn't, such as what (small) piece of good news you've had, what thing don't you understand or enjoy despite everyone else getting it, and how the money you spend on Weetabix is funding China's economy.
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The Annabel Portcast- 22nd April
As is customary on a Monday, Annabel is set a new assignment- this time with a truly international flavour. Plus, she reads letters from Sienna Miller, Donna Air and Reese Witherspoon.
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Geoff Lloyd- 22nd April
Geoff's made it through the weekend, (and his birthday), and is back with musings on pound notes, why albums should come with instructions on how to dance to them, and a wealth of texts and calls.
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Geoff Lloyd- 19th April
It's the day before Geoff's birthday, so we celebrate with a special show- we take some calls, Geoff does some talking and Annabel reads some funny letters. Wait, that's the same as a normal show isn't it? I mean, we had some cake in the studio, but that doesn't really come across in the podcast. Maybe I should stop writing these bits...
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The Annabel Portcast- 19th April
All of Annabel's assignment from the week, stuck together so you can listen to it all at once, as you'd want to, for this assignment is very funny, and if you listened in parts you'd be eager for the next portion. Annabel also reads letters from Bruce Forsyth, Prince Charles and Ashton Kutcher.
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The Annabel Portcast- 18th April
Annabel completes her assignment of disproving Thatcher's theory about there being "no such thing as society" with usual aplomb. She also reads letters from Dalai Lama, Sir Chris Hoy and Michael Gove.
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Geoff Lloyd- Suede Abbey Road
Geoff and Annabel are broadcasting from Abbey Road ahead of Suede's session for us. He talks to Bret and Matt from the band, and you can expect all the usual bits from the Hometime Show. Reading that back, "Usual fun bits" is a bit vague isn't it? I basically mean funny thoughts from Geoff and Annabel. It's better than the description, trust me...
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The Annabel Portcast- 17th April
Annabel keeps on at her assignment of proving the late Maggie Thatcher wrong about her claim that "there's no such thing as society". Today, she heads to the job centre to help out the folks there.
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Geoff Lloyd- 17th April
Geoff is having the best day of his entire life today, for he has become immortalised in...actually wait, I better not tell you here- it's not that I want to spoil the surprise, it's just that, well let's just say he mentions the reason he's so happy rather a lot in this episode, and I don't want to bore you...
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The Annabel Portcast- 16th April
Annabel gets stuck in to her assignment to investigate Margaret Thatcher's claim that "there's no such thing as society". Today she makes a great start, and not only goes some way to disprove the aforementioned claim, but also makes us all feel a bit better about ourselves in the process...
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Geoff Lloyd- 16th April
Geoff and Annabel return to delve deep into the rich seam of radio. Or something along those lines- I was trying to make it sound more dramatic, but that's not really what we're here for is it? If you want drama, why not go and watch Silent Witness instead?
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The Annabel Portcast- 15th April
Annabel is set a new assignment, to see if Margaret Thatcher was right when she said "There's no such thing as society", plus she reads letters from Mr.Beiber Justin Beiber, Ed Milliband, and John Berkow.
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Geoff Lloyd- 15th April
Geoff and Annabel discuss the critical issues of the day, including "have you ever been an accidental pervert?" "What's your 'reset' song?" and "would the Panorama episode on North Korea be more interesting if the journalists took LSD?"
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The Annabel Portcast- 12th April
Hear Annabel's complete assignment from the week as she battles to become the first woman to become a raven master at the Tower of London, and the Dalai Lama amongst other things. Lord Sir Alan Sugar also makes an appearance in her celebrity postbag.
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Geoff Lloyd- 12th April
Old people doing things they really shouldn't be doing. Or at least things that we expect them not to, because as you'll learn from this, they're doing whatever they feel like doing.
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The Annabel Portcast- 11th April
Annabel finishes her assignment to become the first woman to do things. Overall she's done so well that you'll probably become an ardent supporter of women and/or militant feminist. If you are those things already, then you'll become supercharged. None of this is fact however.
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Geoff Lloyd- Rob Delaney- 11th April
Geoff and Annabel are joined by comedian Rob Delaney, to discuss how he averted catastrophy in the US election, dealing with stalkers, and staying grounded whilst getting poo'd on.
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The Annabel Portcast- 10th April
Annabel continues her assignment to become the first woman to achieve things previously unachieved by her sex. Today, she attempts to become a keeper of ravens in the Tower of London. How will she do? Pretty well I reckon, but I've not listened yet- I'm going to do it now though, so don't worry...
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Geoff Lloyd- 10th April
Geoff and the team discuss many things, suggest things to do when you're bored, and why being nominated for a prestigious radio award can be a double-edged sword...
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The Annabel Portcast - 9th Apr
Annabel's challenge is to achieve a new female first by the end of the week, today she weighs up whether to go to the moon
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Geoff Lloyd - 9th Apr
Topics for the day are strange things received in the post and weird invitatons, also find out how Annabel gets on in the first day of her challenge
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The Annabel Portcast - 8th Apr
Annabel's All-Star postbag
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Geoff Lloyd - 8th Apr
Geoff Lloyd and Annabel Port kick off the week with another Hometime Show
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The Annabel Portcast- 05 April
In these tense times it can be tough trying not to worry about the possible nuclear apocolypse from North Korea- well you'll be pleased to know that Annabel has sorted the whole thing- and here's how. Plus, once you've listened to that, you can listen to her read letters from her celebrity postbag.
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Geoff Lloyd- 5th April
We finish off the week by asking, quite simply, "What's the strangest thing or person you've seen in your back garden?" Snow White, a tiger, and a grand piano are just some of the gems we heard...
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The Annabel Portcast- 4th April
Phew! It was touch and go for a while there, but we're pretty sure that Annabel has single-handedly averted the potential nuclear apocolypse from North Korea- and she didn't even get help from Dennis Rodman!
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Geoff Lloyd- 4th April
Geoff and the team discuss the following: marrows, cartoon injuries, what your dad doesn't eat, what you don't understand, and what that person who was in that band now does for a living, but to keep you in suspense, you'll have to listen to this to find out which order they talk about all that in!
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The Annabel Portcast- 3rd April
Annabel rolls up her sleeves and gets stuck into her assignment of neutralising the threat from North Korea. Based on today's evidence, she has the makings of a top diplomat, and those who are already dimlomats need to learn to mind their manners a little more...
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Geoff Lloyd- 3rd April
Technology that won't die. That's something that Geoff discusses today, but that's just the start of it- later on in the show, he comes up with perhaps the most original phone in topic in history- in fact, it goes as far as re-writing some of history- it's that original!
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The Annabel Portcast- 2nd April
It's not just the popular famous people that Annabel reads the letters of, oh no- today she reads letters from Iain Duncan Smith and George Osborne. She's also set a new assignment that is sure to end in a safer world for all- hurrah!
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Geoff Lloyd- 2nd April
Phew this week is dragging...however, Geoff soldiers on regardless and even makes the odd funny or two- he's a real trooper sometimes. He also makes a scrap yard made of other people's property that you've broken, and discusses the surprising amount of you that own original artworks.
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The Annabel Portcast- 28th March
A full round up of Annabel's assignment to campaign for us to always have a four day week- as usual, she's excelled herself, but don't take my word for it- listen and find out yourself.
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Geoff Lloyd- 28th March
Geoff rounds off our short four day week by asking what odd security measures your parents take, how you spoil your pet, and what you've found when you've been rumaging around in a bin. The word "eclectic" is over-used these days, so we'll just call it "diverse"...
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Geoff Lloyd- Lee Mack
As the title of this podcast would suggest, Lee Mack drops by for a chat with Geoff and they discuss his book, trains, and why all days should have a different name- all of them.
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The Annabel Portcast- 27th March
Annabel continues her assignment to get this country a four day week- permanently. Today, she takes the fight to the big corporations and, as ever, her professionalism is a joy to hear.
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The Annabel Portcast- 26th March
Annabel gets stuck into her assignment to bring back the 4 day week. It sounds great, but Annabel has made some discoveries that might make you think twice.
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Geoff Lloyd- 26th March
Geoff returns to discuss matters such as how to beat terrorists, what you can take from work to use for your own devices, and the team finally decide what is posh and what is not posh.
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The Annabel Portcast- 25th March
Annabel kicks off the week with a new assignment- to get us all a 4 day week- FOREVER! She also reads letters from Boris Johnson, Ant (but not Dec), and Carol Vorderman.
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Geoff Lloyd- 25th March
Geoff and the team are back from their break. They've had some holiday so they should be well rested and sharp as tacks. Let's see if that's the case....
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The Annabel Portcast- 15th March
A complete compendium of Annabel's assignment from this week, which (in case you don't listen to the other Portcasts and decide just to wait and skip to this bit), is to live as if she were 21 again. Also features a fresh new bulging all star postbag for your brain to process and your ears to enjoy.
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Geoff Lloyd- Red Nose Day- 15th March
As it's Red Nose Day we update our list of famous people living or dead who have very red noses. But that's not all, oh no, Russell Brand also calls Geoff for a chat, and we hear the story of Geoff's dad's attempt to make him a homemade red nose...
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The Annabel Portcast- 14th March
Annabel finishes off her assignment of living like she's 21 again. If we're honest, she wasn't particularly made up to be young again, but it's funny and sometimes that's all that matters. She also reads letters from the new Pope, Dennis Rodman and Geri Halliwell.
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Geoff Lloyd- 14th March
Phew, what a busy show- we had Frank Skinner join us, we had Geoff's brother being coached in interview technique by a person who interviews people, and we had a chat with the XX. AND, we still did calls, and Annabel did her postbag and all the usual stuff. You could say it's a bumper edition.
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The Annabel Portcast- 13th March
Annabel continues her assignment to live as if she's 21 again, and reads letters from the stars, namely Iron Maiden's Bruce Dickinson, Lady Ga Ga, and Prince Andrew.
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Geoff Lloyd- 13th March
Despite the excitement of an iminent Pope announcement, Geoff just about manages to stay calm. Just. In other news we talk about nomenative determinism, and queueing for things just because everyone else is doing it.
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The Annabel Portcast- 13th March
It's Annabel's birthday and she's got stuck into her assignment of living as if she's 21 again. I say "stuck in", but it is her birthday, so it would be unfair to expect too much work from her...
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Geoff Lloyd- 12th March
It's Annabel's birthday, but we didn't let that distract us from the job in hand, as we hear stories of squalor that will make your toes curl. On a lighter note, we speak to Geoff's brother about interviewing The Rock, and we invent a really relaxing TV network.
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The Annabel Portcast- 11th March
Annabel is celebrating her birthday tomorrow, so Geoff has an appropriate assignment for her- to live this week as if she were 21 again, which we're sure she'll really enjoy.
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Geoff Lloyd- 11th March
Sometimes it seems like you're not the favourite child in your family- so why are your siblings better than you? Not that it matters, parents never really have one child they like more than the others...or do they?
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The Annabel Portcast- 8th March
If you want to hear the whole week's worth of Annabel's Portcast, plus a new postbag, then you've come to the right place. Or clicked in the right place or something...Whatever, it's very funny, so listen and enjoy hearing Annabel attempt to befriend an oligarch as well as reading letters from Beiber, Balding, and Humperdink.
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Geoff Lloyd- 8th March
Geoff and Annabel honour the fact that it's both International Womens' Day AND the last show before Mothers' Day, by asking about mums. Geoff even calls his mum during the show, and that's always fun. Plus he questions why it's now ok to take penknives on planes.
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The Annabel Portcast- 7th March
Annabel finishes off her assignment to find an oligarch to become close friends with. She sets a trap (goes to a shop that has expensive stuff in it), and lays down her plan (waits). Who can say what amazing result awaits? Actually, you can, by listening to this.
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Geoff Lloyd- 7th March
Happy World Book Day! No? Oh well, we can still talk about books a bit, not in a boring way you understand, but in a fun, lively Hometime way. Berlusconi and Star Wars are also mentioned, but not in the same link. That would just be strange casting.
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The Annabel Portcast- 6th March
Annabel doesn't get quite as far as she'd like with her assignment today, but then again there's always tomorrow. Plus she reads letters from Kate Middleton, Russell Crowe and Alex Ferguson.
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Geoff Lloyd- 6th Feb
Geoff and the team delve into the minds of listeners...actually, that's going a bit far, but I wanted to suck you into the description by making it sound a bit sci fi. Anyway, they talk about a number of topics, including a story about a gunman flinging pigeons around!
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The Annabel Portcast- 5th March
Annabel gets stuck into her search to find an oligarch to hang out with. It's going pretty well so far, but being Annabel, she has plans up her sleeve if anything untoward should happen.
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Geoff Lloyd- Chris Addison- 5th March
Geoff is joined by friend of the show (we say that, but he's actually friends with Geoff more than the rest of us), Chris Addison, and they get along famously, talking about all manner of things. It's probably better that I don't spoil the surprise and you just listen to this and find out exactly what they discuss.
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The Annabel Portcast- 4th March
Annabel is set her assignment for the week- to befriend an oligarch, which should prove to be a lot of fun- especially when the free stuff starts flooding in. She also reads letters from Lord Alan, Queen and Chris De Burgh.
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Geoff Lloyd- 4th March
Geoff is back to discuss the Queen's toilet habits, disgusting jobs, haggling and Chairman Mao. Whatever else you may say about him, you can't deny he's conversationally diverse...
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The Annabel Portcast- 1st March
Annabel spent her week helping the UK regain its triple A credit rating, and now you can hear all her work right here on this podcast, and that's not all, she also reads letters from some celebrities, including Dennis Rodman and Susan Boyle.
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Geoff Lloyd- 1st March
You know when you like a celebrity a lot, and you know everything about them and their life, but you're not that interested in their career otherwise? You're not a stalker or anything, you just like them. A lot. Ok, it's a difficult topic to summarise, but that's basically what we're talking about at various points throughout the show.
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The Annabel Portcast- 28th Feb
Annabel has been slaving away all week trying to save this country's credit rating and get us back to our triple A glory days. Having said that, the first sentance only applies if you're listening in the UK- I mean, she hasn't been trying to save EVERY country's triple A credit rating, that would take ages.
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Geoff Lloyd- 28th Feb
Seeing teachers where they shouldn't be, being old before your time and what you've seen through windows- all this features in today's podcast. Plus, Geoff starts an important campaign to bring back people called Benny.
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The Annabel Portcast- 27th Feb
Annabel continues making her case to get the UK its triple A credit rating back. She speaks to a very helpful person who tries to help with the country's credit history only, for some reason, they seem to get the wrong end of the stick...
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Geoff Lloyd- 27th Feb
What were you doing on the eve of the Pope's last day as...erm...the Pope? Well we were doing a radio show to take your mind off the whole thing. Actually, Geoff and Annabel managed to mention him quite a lot, so it probably won't take your mind off him. Or his little red shoes...
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The Annabel Portcast- 26th Feb
Annabel is keen as mustard to sort out the UK's credit rating, and she wastes no time in doing so. It's looking very positive so far, so by Thursday we'll all be reminiscing about when the economy was rubbish and saying "Do you know, I can barely remember the time the UK lost its triple A credit rating.
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Geoff Lloyd- 26th Feb
Do you remember that time you went up to your mate in the pub and grabbed him round the waist and kissed him on the cheek, only it wasn't your mate, it was Duncan Goodhew? Well, that sort of thing forms the basis for at least one of the things we talk about tonight.
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The Annabel Portcast- 25th Feb
Annabel is set a new assignment this week, and it's an important one- she's going to help the nation's credit rating, by any means possible. And once she's done it, we'll be happy and in credit ever after- what will you get in your huge credit card splurge?
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Geoff Lloyd- 25th Feb
"I was walking around for ages and nobody told me..." is just one of the things that Geoff discusses today on the show, alongside odd packed lunches, and in many ways, isn't that a metaphor for this; an odd radio packed lunch? Kind of anyway.
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The Annabel Portcast- 22nd Feb
Do you know what this is? Probably as most of you download this regularly and know what to expect- I was just trying to build some suspense. Anyway, this is a compilation of all of Annabel's assignment from this week- to design an entirely new garment and debut it at London Fashion Week.
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Geoff Lloyd- 22nd Feb
Geoff and the team finish off the week in the only way they know how- by doing a radio show for the exact number of hours they're contracted to do. It is however, a lot of fun, so dive in (metaphorically speaking), and listen (literally).
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The Annabel Portcast- 21st Feb
Annabel polishes off her assignment by taking her designs to the epicentre of London Fashion Week and she means business. She has a pitch, and she wows literally some people. She even gets on telly, and that's the highest validation possible!
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Geoff Lloyd- 21st Feb
Swallowing things, not going to places, and improving things. Those catagories are just three things that will make more sense to you after you listen to this podcast. We also hammer up some more plaques on the Dead Dogs Memorial Wall.
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The Annabel Portcast- 20th Feb
Annabel has been set an assignment of making an entirely new garment and debuting it at London Fashion Week. Well, she's made more than one, and today she unleashes them on the world at large.
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Geoff Lloyd- 20th Feb
A busy busy old show today, as we speak to Pete Donaldson live at the Brit awards, we also speak to Alt J, Paloma faith, and Dave bloody Grohl- get in! In between that we also host our own version of the awards- the Instant Brit Awards- they're as prestigious as they sound.
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The Annabel Portcast- 19th Feb
It takes a special kind of lady to find a gap in the fashion market these days, but Annabel has done it with her garment that's both a trouser AND a skirt. In one. Imagine what that must be like. Well, you don't have to imagine too hard, because she'll describe it, and the thoughts behind it, right here.
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Geoff Lloyd- 19th Feb
This show is so packed full of tasty Hometime goodness that it would be a disservice to attempt to summarise it into a small description. However, we will say that if you're a regular listener one thing you might not expect is a debate on quantum mechanics- you're going to get one though, and it's a beauty.
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The Annabel Portcast- 18th Feb
As is the custom on a Monday, Annabel is set a new assignment- she must invent an entirely new garment and preview it at London Fashion week. She also reads some letters from her postbag, including ones from David Cameron, Tom Cruise and Banksy.
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Geoff Lloyd- 18th Feb
It's a sad day as we've lost not one, not two, but THREE celebrities, so to distract ourselves, we hear some lovely tales from both Geoff and the listeners; ever wanted to hear a story about a man who got drunk at 10am and bought a python by mistake? Good, cos there's one inside.
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The Annabel Portcast- 15th Feb
Think of this portcast as a lovely parcel. A parcel made of all of Annabel's assignment from this week as she attempts to get a new pope into office as she dons her Popemaker hat. She also reads letters from Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie and Dappy.
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Geoff Lloyd- 15th Feb
It's that time of the year where we ask you to tell us about your dad's best mate- what they do and an interesting thing about them. There's more obviously, but I didn't want to spoil the surprise, so I just told you the first part.
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The Annabel Portcast- 14th Feb
Annabel finishes off her assignment by alerting the Vatican to inform them about the new pope- Philip Schofield. She doesn't let her lack of Italian (or Latin) stand in her way either- that's determination.
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Geoff Lloyd- 14th Feb
It's Valentines Day, but we're not getting all gushy, soppy or any other word that sounds gloopy but means romantic in a sickly way. We hear tales of despair, heartbreak and unrequited love. And it's bloody brilliant, so there.
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The Annabel Portcast- 13th Feb
Annabel is storming along with her assignment to be a Pope maker- she's only gone and found the next pope, and you'll never guess who it is, (unless you were listening to the list of candidates yesterday)... Now all she needs to do is let the Vatican know and it's sorted.
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Geoff Lloyd- 13th Feb
Are you mothered? Do you mother? Do you have pets that have a boyfriend or girlfriend? What is your daily checklist? All these vital issues and more will be discussed inside- so dive in, it's perfectly safe.
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The Annabel Portcast - 12th Feb
Annabel sets to work on creating a shortlist for who she's going to put forward as the next pope!
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Geoff Lloyd - 12th Feb
Happy Pancake Day! To celebrate Geoff gives his thoughts on North Korea's nuclear test and asks if you've ever humiliated yourself in a new job
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The Annabel Portcast - 11th Feb
A new week and a new challenge for Annabel. Plus, she's got a letter from the Pope, and a note from Queen
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Geoff Lloyd - 11th Feb
Geoff's thoughts on the Pope resigning, we hear from someone who went to the doctors on someone else's behalf and we ask what your parents have done with your old room
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The Annabel Portcast - 8th Feb
This week, in light of Richard III, Geoff challenged Annabel to try portray the other side of some of the evil characters from history, were they all really that bad?
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Geoff Lloyd - 8th Feb
The end of the week and we're asking for your stories of living in a pigsty (not literally)
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The Annabel Portcast - 7th Feb
Tonight Annabel is trying to clear the name of Genghis Khan..he wasnt that bad was he?
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Geoff Lloyd - 7th Feb
Geoff's gutted that Theo will be leaving Dragon's Den so we try and decide who should replace him, we're also asking for goat stories, no idea why but it seemed to take off. Find out how Annabel gets on clearing the name of Genghis Khan
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The Annabel Portcast- 6th Feb
Annabel is still doing cracking work on her assignment of re-writing the histories of wronged figures from the past. Not in an odd "Who controls the past, controls the future" Orwellian way, of course not! In a really nice, funny Annabel way.
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Geoff Lloyd- 6th Feb
Did you know that when Geoff was a lad, rather than buy him pencil rubbers, his dad would tell him to use stale white bread? Inspired by this, we ask for other stories of dads fixing problems in unique ways, and not inspired by that, we ask for stories of the sweetest tooth, plus much more besides; I mean, I can't summarise everything that happened...
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The Annabel Portcast- 5th Feb
Annabel's assignment is to change the perception of so called "Evil people" from history. Except Hitler- he's just bad. Never one to take the easy route, Annabel dives in with gusto, attempting to clear the name of none other than Satan.
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Geoff Lloyd- 5th Feb
Once when he was young, someone told Geoff that "Calippo" was the word for a lewd work in Spanish, and he believed it for years. Anyway, that's just ONE of the many things discussed on the show today, and some of the items discussed are even better than that, so what are you doing? Dive in!
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The Annabel Portcast- 4th Feb
Annabel reads from her bulging post bag including one from Beyonce, plus she's set a new assignment- to delve into history and clear the names of those figures that might have had a bit of bad press. But not Hitler, he's still bad.
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Geoff Lloyd- 4th Feb
The team return for a new week, (they're contractually obliged to do so), and ask searching questions such as "are pennies good or bad?" and "what has made you feel like you're in a film even though you're not in a film?".
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The Annabel Portcast- 1st Feb
Join Annabel on her assignment to become immortal, by leaving a scientific theory to the world. Hear her incredible journey as the idea goes from conception, to fruition, plus some other words in between.Plus, a bulging postbag!
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Geoff Lloyd- 1st Feb
It's the end of the week and Geoff has managed to burn his bum on a heated towel rail. This prompts us to ask what injuries you've had causes by houshold objects. Geoff also questions Gareth on his housemate selection process.
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The Annabel Portcast- 31st Jan
Annabel finishes off her assignment with typical flair and panache, and reads letters from David Beckham, Simon Cowell and Blondie Debbie Harry, (also with flair and panache).
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Geoff Lloyd- 31st Jan -Alt J
As is traditional on the last show of Janurary, (it's not, I just made that up), we discuss ways of getting back at your boss, your personal bests at made up things, and we talk to the wonderful Alt J who did a session for us.
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The Annabel Portcast- 30th Jan
Annabel is going great guns with her assignment (if that's the phrase I'm thinking of that means "doing well"). Anyway, she has developed a scientific theory, now she just needs scientists to back her, and that's easy.
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Geoff Lloyd- 30th Jan
Geoff uses all his presenting skills to bring you this podcast, which contains the Gypsy Kings on a plane, a man scaring a pigeon and Geoff explaining why he'd be a good jester for the rich and spoiled.
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The Annabel Portcast- 29th Jan
Annabel gets going with her assignment to leave a scientific legacy, and by jove we think she might be on to something? Not that we ever doubted her for a moment of course...
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Geoff Lloyd- 29th Jan
Geoff is back, questioning why Absolute Radio staff are given such rubbish biscuits in the staff canteen, what you chose to do a project on at school, and whether hedgehogs aren't reproducing due to it being too painful. We also make a map of fictional places.
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The Annabel Portcast- 28th Jan
Annabel is set a new assignment for this week, and it could prove tricky. She has the next few days to come up with a brand new scientific theory, so that she can leave a legacy for mankind. Still, she's got a D in GCSE chemistry, so it shouldn't be too hard.
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Geoff Lloyd- 28th Jan
Geoff ponders all manner of things today, including monkeys in space, wedding rings, and the odd things that people have in their gardens. We also hear his thoughts on Brian Cox and Annabel gets a new assignment for the week. It's chocca block with podcasty nuggets.
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The Annabel Portcast- 25th Jan
A complete round up of Annabel's assignment this week, in which she attempted to get inaugurated into as many things as possible, plus we hear letters from Boris Johnson, Robert Burns, and Kate Middleton.
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Geoff Lloyd- 25th Jan
It's the end of the week and it's Burns night- it's TWO things! In honour of said Scottish special day, we ask for stories of Scottish people you know (Great Scots), and also things you've burned.
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The Annabel Portcast- 24th Jan
Annabel completes her assignment with style- today she gets inagurated into not just one gang, but two. Wait, I might have ruined the suspense there a bit. Does anyone read this bit? Who knows, but maybe you should just skip to the audio quickly in case I spoil any other bits...
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Geoff Lloyd- 24th Jan
Do you remember that kid at school who told all those lies about how his dad was an astronaught and how he took his son to space and they ate special space food and all that kind of thing? Well we talk about little people who bend the truth, but if that doesn't interest you, don't worry we talk about loads of other things too.
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The Annabel Portcast- 23rd Jan
Annabel continues her assignment to get inaugurated into as many things as possible by attempting to become inaugurated as president. Of a library.
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Geoff Lloyd- 23rd Jan
Today Geoff asks about those times when parents refuse to sugar-coat their responses to childhood questions, and instead reply in the most blunt manner possible. We also bemoan the public's desire to rid the nation of childhood obesity- if they get their way, then what of the Rolands and Augustus Gloops of the world?
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The Annabel Portcast- 22nd Jan
Annabel gets going on her mission to be inaugurated into as many things as possible, and reads wonderful letters from her marvellous all-star postbag, including submissions from Prince Harry, Michelle Obama and David Bellamy.
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Geoff Lloyd- 22nd Jan
Mr Bieber Justin Beiber is the most followed person in the world on Twitter, but not for long-Geoff's amassing a hoard of followers, and he's going to knock that smug little chap right off the top spot. Any minute now...
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The Annabel Portcast- 21st Jan
Annabel is set a new assignment for the week- to be inaugurated into as many things as possible. She also has a postbag bulging with letters from Barack Obama, Aretha Franklin, and Simon Cowell.
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Geoff Lloyd- 21st Jan
Geoff and the Hometime Team are back and mourning the sad loss of Michael Winner, but also remembering some of his classic moments, including the time Geoff stayed in the room next to him in an hotel and heard him making some very peculiar noises...
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The Annabel Portcast- 18th Jan
Tell you what this is, this is all of Annabel's assignment from this week, edited into one chunk. What, you want more? Very well, there's also a very funny postbag, including letters from the likes of Lance Armstrong, and Prince Harry.
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Geoff Lloyd- 18th Jan
We enter the snowy landscape of the weekend, and ask what you've got up to in someone's house when they weren't there. Also, when has grammar totally left you?
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The Annabel Portcast- 17th Jan
Annabel rounds off the week in style by completing her assignment with typical aplomb- she is now a fully qualified brand ambassador. Do brand ambassadors have qualifications? Doesn't matter, it's funny, and that's what counts.
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Geoff Lloyd- 17th Jan
Today Geoff wasn't feeling well, but like a trooper he trudged his way through the show, discussing on his way what celebrities smelled like, being ill in inappropriate places, and diets invented on no scientific basis whatsoever.
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The Annabel Portcast- 16th Jan
Annabel is determined to become a brand ambassador by the end of the week. I say determined, but it's more a case of that being the assignment she's been set this week. Still, credit where it's due, she's rolled up her metaphorical sleeves and got cracking.
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Geoff Lloyd- 16th Jan
Never afraid to break new boundaries in broadcasting, Geoff pushes onwards in a quest to break ground that was previously unbroken. Today we ask the members- Where does your mum go? And, do you know what? It's brilliant.
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The Annabel Portcast- 15th Jan
Annabel gets going with her assignment to become a brand ambassador. Today she attempts to get in with a prestigious watch company- easy!
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Geoff Lloyd- 15th Jan
We don't like to rest on our laurels during the Hometime Show, so today we ponder such important topics as what your animals react strangely to, what condiment you totally over-use, and tales of petty theft in adolescence. We also open a retirement home for retired mascots.
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The Annabel Portcast- 14th Jan
Annabel reads from her bulging all star postbag, today containing letters from Bill Clinton, Jodie Foster, and Kate Middleton, and is set a new assignment from Geoff- to become a brand ambassador and hopefully get paid 150 million pounds like that golfer. He must be well chuffed...
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Geoff Lloyd- 14th Jan
Geoff poses a number of interesting questions today, and we recieved a number of interesting responses. It's nice when things work out that way, so we implore you to listen to this, and keep the system working...
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The Annabel Portcast- 11th Jan
A full round up of Annabel's assignment this week- to uncover the truth that the government are hiding from us. We also hear letters sent in from Quentin Tarantino and Krishnan Guru-Murthy.
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Geoff Lloyd- 11th Jan
For most of us it's the first weekend after our first proper week back at work- if you've decided to give up the drink for Janurary then it's a tough weekend, so we celebrate that by asking "What's your crack?"- what legal things are you addicted to- knitting, Coca-Cola, and ear hair plucking are just some of the things...
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The Annabel Portcast- 10th Jan
Annabel finishes her assignment with typical aplomb, although after what she's uncovered she's going to have the government knocking at her door- quick, download this now before the man censor's it!
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Geoff Lloyd- 10th Jan
It's Brits nominations day, so Geoff chats to Pete Donaldson and Paloma Faith, which is always entertaining, and we discuss animals out of context, all of which make for a lovely entertaining time.
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The Annabel Portcast- 9th Jan
Annabel is taking on the government- she's sick of the lies, the cover ups, and the conspiracies. Well actually she isn't tired of the conspiracies, she's very interested in them- and she's taking this right to the top!
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Geoff Lloyd- 9th Jan
It's the 150th Anniversary of the London Underground, and we celebrate by asking what bizarre behaviour you've seen on public transport- false teeth, curry eaten with a card and more oddness abound! Plus, Geoff discusses the BAFTAS and Monopoly. If nothing else, we're diverse.
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The Annabel Portcast- 8th Jan
Annabel gets stuck into her assignment- this week she's blowing apart all the secrets the government wants to keep from us- today, she outlines her stratagy, tomorrow she frees our minds!
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Geoff Lloyd- 8th Jan
Happy Bowie Day! We celebrate the fact that David Bowie has released his first new material in AGES by asking for stories of Bowie sightings in unusual places, and we also hear from other people who have unique alter egos.
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The Annabel Portcast- 7th Jan
Annabel returns with another bulging postbag, and is set her first assignment of the new year- to uncover the secrets that the government wants kept...well secret.
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Geoff Lloyd- 7th Jan
Geoff and the team are back, so you can stop your sobbing and give your ears a nourishing treat of delicious Hometime goodness. We hear tales of sibling torture, plus your usual favorites.
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The Annabel Portcast- 21st Dec
Before Christmas, Annabel's assignment was to spread peace on Earth, and do you know what? She pretty much nailed it. Merry Christmas!
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Geoff Lloyd- 21st Dec
It's CHRISTMAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAS!!! We celebrate our last show of the year by talking about the person Christmas is truly about- Noddy Holder. We also play some of our favorite bits of the year, including interviews with Mumford and Sons and from the Paralympics.
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The Annabel Portcast- 20th Dec
Annabel ends her assignment to spread peace and love across the world, but there's a chance that she might have unwittingly laid the foundations for World War 3. Find out how by listening to this lovely Portcast.
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Geoff Lloyd- 20th Dec
It's the penultimate show of the year, and we ask what odd traditions your family have at Christmas and, since it's almost the end of the year, we do a final farewell to any departed dogs in our Dead Dogs Memorial Wall.
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The Annabel Portcast- 19th Dec
Annabel continues her quest to spread peace on Earth, and the rate she's going, we'll have peace way before Christmas, which will leave us loads of time for eating too much instead.
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Geoff Lloyd- 19th Dec
You shouldn't listen to this, you're only allowed to listen to podcasts from the BBC. That's not true, but we did speak to people about what they weren't allowed to do when they were young, like watch ITV and that sort of thing.
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The Annabel Portcast- 18th Dec
Annabel isn't just spreading love and joy around her local area, she's going global- today she attempts to soothe and coddle friend of the show, Kim Jong Un.
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Geoff Lloyd- 18th Dec
"You're fired", so screams Lord Alan Sugar on the Apprentice, (even though you can't fire someone before you fire them), and we're talking to people who've been sacked for unusual reasons- do you have a moody face? Did your dad have an affair with your boss?
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The Annabel Portcast- 17th Dec
Annabel continues with her assignment to spread love, peace and joy across the world in time for Christmas. Today, she attempts to resolve a feud between two business heavyweights- Alan Sugar and Donald Trump.
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Geoff Lloyd- 17th Dec
Geoff ponders his future now that his favorite TV shows are finished for the year and, inspired by his slobby behaviour, asks for stories of slovenly slobs.
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The Annabel Portcast- 14th December
A round up of Annabel's assignment this week so far. I say so far because, as it's Christmas, she'll be continuing her assingment next week too. But here's what happened so you're all up to speed...
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Geoff Lloyd- 14th December
Have you seen that Kim Wylde, all tipsy and singing on the train after a Christmas party? No? Well you should have a look, it's really funny. It also inspired us to talk about times you've seen celebrities showing off in public. Show offs. Oh, and Annabel's got 2 colds!
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The Annabel Portcast- 13th Dec
Annabel continues her quest to give the gift of happiness and peace this Christmas
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Geoff Lloyd- 13th Dec
Geoff wonders why he keeps losing gloves, we ask what basic things you cant do, find out what Geoff thought of the Hobbit Premiere, and Stereophonics are on the show
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Geoff Lloyd- 12th Dec
Ooya, this podcast is STUFFED with good things! We have a chat with Alun Cochrane, and then we have a chat with Of Monsters and Men- yeah TWO chats! But don't worry, all the usual bits you've become accustomed to are still in there, and best of all Annabel is back!
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The Annabel Portcast- 12th Dec
She's back and sufficiently well enough to share with you some more wonderful letters from her all star postbag, AND we get to hear how she got on with the first part of her assignment- to bring joy and goodwill to the entire world.
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The Annabel Portcast- 11th Dec
Annabel was off poorly sick today, so no new update on her assignment. However, we thought that so you didn't miss her too much, here's a brilliant clip from a previous assignment.
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Geoff Lloyd- 11th Dec
We're hobbling along with three wheels on our wagon as Annabel is off poorly sick, but that doesn't stop us muddling through and just about cobbling something together.
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The Annabel Portcast- 10th Dec
Christmas is a time for charity and goodwill, so Geoff kindly spares Annabel from her usual Christmas assignement of making a Christmas hamper, but what will she receive instead? We also hear Annabel read from her bulging all star postbag, featuring letters from Queen and shouty Northern lady Mel B.
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Geoff Lloyd- 10th Dec
We're honouring all sorts of things today- we honour the greatest headline in newspaper history, then we honour Patrick Moore. Do listen, it'd be an absolute honour.
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The Annabel Portcast- 7th Dec
Every single part of Annabel's assignment this week for your pleasure, plus a lovely load of letters (well, three) from her All Star Celebrity Postbag, including letters from David Cameron, Lord Alan Sugar and Louis Walsh.
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Geoff Lloyd- 7th Dec
Stop playing with your food! Actually, don't stop completely, just long enough to tell us the strange ways in which you have to consume said food. Also, discover Geoff's tactic to look like you were partying all night, whilst in the comfort of your own home.
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The Annabel Portcast- 6th Dec
Annabel finishes off her assignment to become Kate Middleton's birthing partner, and she does so with typical aplomb. In seven or so months time she'll be mopping that Royal brow, whilst simultaneously helping her to push a human out of her.
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Geoff Lloyd- 6th Dec
Intruder Alert! People in the wrong places- in your house, in your car, getting on stage in the village hall musical. Or, were YOU the intruder? Did you get into someone's car/house/nativity play? We also hear a very awkward moment from Geoff's personal life, which is always fun.
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The Annabel Portcast- 5th Dec
Annabel is well on her way to becoming the birth partner for Kate Middleton, despite not being helped along by the fact that two Australian DJs threw a spanner in the works...
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Geoff Lloyd- 5th Dec
Borrowing, lending, not returning, hoarding. All these problems; some might say symtomatic of the problems affecting Western society in general, are laid bare in this show. Well, there's a phone in about stuff you've borrowed and never got back anyway...
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