Τα καλύτερα Tom Widdicombe podcast (2024)

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Black and White and Me 1:00:09

23h ago1:00:09

1:00:09

In this episode I talk to Georgina Grant, who grew up as a mixed-race child in the 1960s. Since I was very young I've always felt very sensitive about race issues. Unbelievably, this is the first time I've ever actually sat down with someone of a so-called different race and talked about it. I'm really grateful to Georgi for agreeing to do this rec…

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Sir David Jason 45:34

3d ago45:34

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From Del Boy in Only Fools and Horses, to Detective Inspector Jack Frost in A Touch of Frost, and Granville in Open All Hours – Sir David Jason has been a staple of British television since the 1970s, ranging everything from slapstick comedy, to police drama, and animated hits. Speaking about a life of Plot Twists on screen, he pays tribute to his …

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Dartington Hall in the 1960s 45:38

8d ago45:38

45:38

In this episode of Talking with the Hippies I chat with Oliver Bosence. Olly's father was a teacher at Dartington Hall School in the 1960s, and Olly was a student there at the same time. I was very keen to find out how he feels now about the progressive education that he received there. We cover a lot of interesting stuff, including many of Olly's …

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Don't get in a fight with a pig. 36:14

15d ago36:14

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In this episode I talk to my old friend Mark Rashid. Mark has many strings to his bow. He is an author, a luthier, a horse trainer, a philosopher, and most important of all, a nice bloke. We do start off chatting a little bit about horses, but hang in there - it's all very relevant to what comes next. I hope that you enjoy the listen - I certainly …

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Get Yer 'Air Cut 43:55

21d ago43:55

43:55

In this episode of Talking with the Hippies I chat to Alan Clayson, about his new book, Get Yer 'Air Cut. I always enjoy making my podcasts, but for me, talking with Alan felt like visiting old times. Let's just say I'm pretty sure we would have been good mates had we met up in the 60s, Give it a listen - it might just be a classic episode! By the …

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A Small Farm Future 58:52

1M ago58:52

58:52

In this episode I get to talk with smallholder and back to the land campaigner, Chris Smage. Chris has written a couple of excellent books, A Small Farm Future, and, Saying NO to a Farm-Free Future. The titles say it all really. I enjoyed talking with Chris. I agreed with almost everything he said - sorting out our food production and looking after…

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Iwan Rheon 55:37

3M ago55:37

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From his cult role as Simon in Misfits to playing one of Game of Thrones' most evil characters, Ramsay Bolton, actor Iwan Rheon joins Tom to share his plot twist journey and behind-the-scenes gems. Starting out in a Welsh language soap opera, Iwan describes how his rise to international fame followed a series of “I can’t believe I’m here” moments, …

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Danny Dyer and Ryan Sampson 45:08

3M ago45:08

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In a career that has spanned TV-soap fame on Eastenders, films roles including The Football Factory, theatre stints under the mentorship of Nobel Prize winning dramatists Harold Pinter, and even Celebrity Gogglebox (alongside his Love Island star daughter Dani) - it seemed that Danny Dyer had pretty much done it all. That was until actor and writer…

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Ewan Mitchell, House of the Dragon Special 33:47

4M ago33:47

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Set 200 years before Game of Thrones, the first series of House of the Dragon was lauded as an unmissable prequel by fans. Ahead of the highly anticipated release of series two on Sky and Now, Tom sat down with Ewan Mitchell, aka Aemond Targaryen, to discuss his experiences at the heart of the new storyline. Ewan, who also recently featured in the …

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Melanie Lynskey 21:44

6M ago21:44

21:44

Join Tom as he delves into the Hollywood journey of the talented Melanie Lynskey, from her breakthrough in Heavenly Creatures to unforgettable roles in Two and A Half Men and The Last of Us. In this episode, Lynskey shares her experiences navigating showbiz, offering insights into the highs and lows of acting. Plus, hear about her latest project, t…

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Danny Trejo 48:05

6M ago48:05

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Discover the incredible life of Hollywood legend Danny Trejo. From battling addiction and prison time to rising as a household name in film, Danny's journey is truly inspiring. In this episode, Tom and Danny delve into his iconic roles in movies like 'Heat' and 'Machete,' his transition from ex-convict to celebrated actor, and his latest venture wi…

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Josh Widdicombe and Nish Kumar 54:34

6M ago54:34

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Get ready for laughs as Tom sits down with British comedy icons Josh Widdicombe and Nish Kumar! Known for their work on shows like The Last Leg, Mock the Week, and The Mash Report, they're experts in stand-up and satire. In this episode, discover their journey to success, from chance encounters at University to derailed trains. And don't miss a sne…

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Janine Harouni 53:51

7M ago53:51

53:51

Fresh from her acclaim at the 2023 Edinburgh Fringe Festival, where her show "Man'oushe" was nominated for Best Show, Janine Harouni is making waves in comedy. Tom sits down with Janine for a candid chat, tracing her comedic path from humble beginnings in Staten Island to global recognition. Through resilience and determination, Janine has overcome…

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Steve Backshall 59:36

7M ago59:36

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From the depths of the Amazon rainforest to the peaks of the Himalayas, Steve Backshall has explored some of the most remote and dangerous corners of our planet. Who would have guessed his passion for adventure started from buying a 10p bag of manure…. This week on the podcast, Steve Backshall sits down with Tom to share gripping stories of his enc…

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Robert W Norris versus the USA government. 47:54

7M ago47:54

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In this episode I chat with Robert Norris, an old hippy from California. In the 60s we grew up in the shadow of the Viet Nam war. Thankfully, Harold Wilson, the UK Prime Minister at the time, refused to get involved, so in the UK we were spared the draft. But for American kids it was serious life and death stuff. 58,220 Americans lost their lives i…

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Teddy Swims 46:24

7M ago46:24

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Join Tom as he chats with Teddy Swims, the viral singing sensation from Georgia, Atlanta. In this episode, Teddy discusses his rise in the music industry, from posting covers on Youtube to collaborating with stars like Meghan Trainor, Kelly Clarkson and performing alongside comedian Dave Chappelle. As Teddy prepares for his I’ve Tried Everything Bu…

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Eric Stonestreet 52:50

7M ago52:50

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Eric Stonestreet, renowned for playing Cameron Tucker in Modern Family, has charmed audiences for decades with his comedic talent. His roles as Duke in The Secret Life Of Pets and the antagonist Mad Santa in The Santa Clauses have also left a lasting impression on many. In this episode, Tom sits down with Eric to talk about his journey from raising…

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Giancarlo Esposito 45:11

8M ago45:11

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Giancarlo Esposito gained international acclaim as Gus Fring in Breaking Bad, now considered one of the top TV villains of all time – a surprising choice for someone who once aspired to be a priest. Since then, he's embraced antagonistic roles, reprising Gus Fring again in Better Call Saul, portraying Stan Edgar in The Boys, and embodying Moff Gide…

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Nicholas Galitzine 32:44

8M ago32:44

32:44

Multi-talented actor, queer icon, and Fendi ambassador, Nicholas Galitzine joins Tom for this week’s Plot Twist. As a rising star he's already shared the screen with huge names such as Anne Hathaway, Uma Thurman and Pierce Brosnan – an extraordinary journey for someone who initially looked set to become a professional rugby player. Nicolas also lif…

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Joanne Froggatt 44:39

8M ago44:39

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From starting out as a child actor in Coronation Street to gaining huge worldwide recognition as Anna Bates in Downton Abbey, the Golden Globe winning actress Joanne Froggatt joins Tom this week to share the plot twist moments from her career so far. Known for her ability to play a wide range of roles, Joanne also discusses the things that draw her…

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Jodie Foster 31:35

8M ago31:35

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The multi-Oscar winning actress Jodie Foster (nominated again for the fifth time at this year’s Academy Awards) joins Tom on Plot Twist to discuss her much loved role in True Detective: Night Country available on Sky and Now. With over 50 years in the business, including iconic movies like Taxi Driver and The Silence of the Lambs, she discusses the…

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Tom Ellis 43:34

9M ago43:34

43:34

Whilst he’s known around the world for playing the king of hell in the hit-series Lucifer, actor Tom Ellis turns out to be a rather charming bloke in real life – which is fitting this Valentines week as he joins presenter Tom Pauc to discuss his latest rom-com Players, in which he stars opposite Gina Rodriguez. He also shares the plot twist stories…

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Jason Isaacs 48:08

11M ago48:08

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From Lucius Malfoy in Harry Potter, to Captain Hook, The Patriot with Mel Gibson, theatre alongside Daniel Craig, and most recently starring as Hollywood hero Cary Grant in Archie (ITVX) – Jason Isaacs has had an esteemed and wide ranging career spanning over 35 years. Speaking with Tom he shares the reasons why taking roles as a villain will alway…

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Paapa Essiedu 39:48

12M ago39:48

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From the Royal Shakespeare Company to I May Destroy You and now The Lazarus Project (Sky Original) – Paapa Essiedu's rise has earned him attention as one of the hottest actors to watch from the British scene – even landing him on lists as a favourite for the next James Bond role. Speaking with Tom he shares the plot twist moments and influences tha…

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Bill Bailey 37:56

12M ago37:56

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The much-loved comedian, musician, and Strictly Come Dancing champion Bill Bailey (of Black Books/QI/Never Mind The Buzzcocks fame) joins Tom this week ahead of his new stand-up tour, to talk about his life in performance. He shares tales of late-night escapades with colleague Sean Lock, empty Edinburgh gigs, paddle boarding, and the big moment at …

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James Arthur 49:05

1y ago49:05

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In 2012 singer-songwriter James Arthur's life changed forever as he shot to stardom after winning the X Factor – a rags to riches tale that played out in front of the country on reality TV's most famous music show. Speaking to Tom he shares the plot twist moments, highs and lows that have followed, from building a fiercely loyal fan base, to coming…

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Richard Armitage 36:06

1y ago36:06

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From Spooks to Robin Hood, The Hobbit and Obsession, Richard Armitage's varied career on screen has won the hearts of many around the world. But alongside TV and film, he's is also a seasoned theatre actor, audiobook narrator and now, author. Speaking with Tom he shares the origins and inspirations behind Geneva, his debut thriller as a writer – pl…

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Ashley Benson 39:52

1y ago39:52

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Ashley Benson shot to fame in the early 2010s as star of the American teen-thriller Pretty Little Liars – a series that has had an enduring fanbase and has gained her a cool 24 million followers along the way. Having started in show-business at the tender age of three, she shares with Tom the plot twists that have taken her through work as an actre…

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Jay Pharoah 45:39

1y ago45:39

45:39

Jay Pharoah is one of the hottest impressionist talents on the American scene right now. Shooting to fame as a writer and performer on NBC’s long running sketch show, Saturday Night Live, he’s no stranger to the likes of Barak Obama, Denzel Washington, Jay Z and The Rock – and in fact has over 200 voices in his repertoire! Speaking with Tom he shar…

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Gemma Whelan 47:02

1y ago47:02

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Gemma Whelan of Game of Thrones fame (as the formidable Yara Greyjoy) joins Tom this week to discuss the career plot twists that have taken her from dancing, to Edinburgh fringe comedy, and now big screen acting success. She shares the influences that have shaped her work, and how a chance encounter at an extras audition changed everything. Plus ex…

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Axle and Tom dream of Utopia - Part 3 39:29

1+ y ago39:29

39:29

All of life continually searches for comfort. And people are no different. We all have ideas of how we can individually make our own lives more comfortable, and some of us never stop wondering if the human race can one day collectively find a better way to live. I'll be honest, I'm not sure about that myself, but my doubts don't stop me dreaming. H…

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Tipi Valley - Part 2 32:36

1+ y ago32:36

32:36

Old meets Young - Part 2 In this episode of Talking with the Hippies, I'm chatting with Iris about living in Tipi Valley. It just does me so much good to see that the dream is alive and well, and in good hands. If you enjoy listening to Talking with the Hippies, please like, share, review and all that stuff. And also, if you have stories, thoughts …

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Maisie Adam 1:05:25

1+ y ago1:05:25

1:05:25

The award winning standup comedian Maisie Adam is loved for her appearances on Live at The Apollo, A League of Their Own, Mock The Week, and The Last Leg – and her rise to fame has been nothing short of stratospheric. With Tom, she discusses the plot twist moments that have catapulted her to the forefront of British comedy, including the tenacity t…

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Kerry Godliman 51:30

1+ y ago51:30

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As an actor and comedian Kerry Godliman has conquered roles ranging from the serious to the hilarious, and is perhaps best known for work alongside Ricky Gervais in Derek (as Hannah) and Afterlife (as Lisa). Top that off with stand up comedy tours (Bosh), panel show appearances, and series like Adult Material and Whitstable Pearl – you might wonder…

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Joe Wilkinson 58:33

1+ y ago58:33

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Whether it's his hilarious roles in Afterlife or in Derek alongside Ricky Gervais, his appearances on 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown, or writing and starring in his own series The Cockfields – Joe Wilkinson has become a much loved fixture of British comedy for his often dishevelled and off-the-wall characters. Speaking with Tom, he shares apprecia…

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Letitia Wright 27:19

1+ y ago27:19

27:19

On a stratospheric rise to stardom Letitia Wright has won the hearts of fans and critics alike as the iconic Shuri in Marvel’s Black Panther, alongside a range of other cult roles in everything from Top Boy, to Steve McQueen's Small Axe, Black Mirror, Doctor Who, and working with Steven Spielberg in Ready Player One. She’s done this all before the …

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Tipi Valley - Part 1. 33:53

1+ y ago33:53

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This is one of the conversations I had when I recently visited Tipi Valley. I'm chatting with Axle who is the guy who first recommended that I visit. We talk about communities, anarchism, politics and so much more. I don't really know where to start when it comes to telling you about this place. It has profoundly changed so much about the way I loo…

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David Earl 1:05:25

1+ y ago1:05:25

1:05:25

Actor, comedian and former gardener, David Earl, joins us on the show this week! Tom has been a huge fan of David’s work since he first developed his stand-up comedy character ‘Brian Gittens’ - his dry humour and unique randomness has captured the attention of many across the country, including Ricky Gervais himself. After a career change, David ap…

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Omid Djalili 52:00

1+ y ago52:00

52:00

The Queen’s last laugh, defeating Robokeeper, being grabbed in the nether regions by Oliver Reed, and becoming a favourite of Whoopi Goldberg… these are just some of the topics covered in this week’s Plot Twist with comedian and actor Omid Djalili. Discussing an incredible career that’s taken him from the British comedy circuit to Hollywood (in tit…

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Laura Whitmore 53:06

1+ y ago53:06

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From being thrown in at the deep end as the face of MTV, to working on huge series including Love Island and I’m A Celebrity – Laura Whitmore’s life has been full of plot twist moments that have led her to become the much-loved presenter she is today. Talking to Tom she explains how she actually started out as a journalist in a newsroom, and it was…

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Natalia Tena 47:10

1+ y ago47:10

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From About A Boy, to Harry Potter, Game of Thrones, The Mandalorian and now John Wick: Chapter 4 – Natalia Tena has proven herself as an actor with an immense range, loved by directors and superfans alike. Talking with Tom she explains how getting caught smoking at school, and falling in love at an audition in her twenties, contributed to her unexp…

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TTLL41 - Two old Socialists just saying it how it is. 46:12

1+ y ago46:12

46:12

Welcome to this episode of Thelma and Tom. I'm going to be honest here (no really, I am) - for one reason and another, we did no prep for this recording at all. And yes, I was a bit nervous how it would go. And yes, as it turns out I'm pretty pleased with it. We discuss, among other things, the dire state of education in the UK, the unravelling of …

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Zach Braff 32:47

1+ y ago32:47

32:47

You might have first met him in the early naughties sitcom Scrubs as the lovable “JD” alongside Donald Faison’s “Turk", but today actor Zach Braff continues to gain esteem behind the lens as respected writer and filmmaker too. Meeting with Tom on the launch of his new film A Good Person – he explains the personal inspiration for the story which was…

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Jack Rowan 34:21

1+ y ago34:21

34:21

80s Spain, South-London gangsters and the crazy things you do for love – it’s all to come in week’s Plot Twist as Tom is joined by Jack Rowan, the star of a new series called A Town Called Malice (available on Sky and NOW). Whilst you might know Jack from roles in Peaky Blinders and Noughts + Crosses, he shares the plot twist moment in his career t…

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Jon Favreau 24:32

1+ y ago24:32

24:32

From Elf, to Iron Man and now the Star Wars franchise with The Mandalorian – Jon Favreau has acted in, produced and directed some of the biggest TV and film hits of the past 30 years. Speaking with Tom shortly after his star being added to the Hollywood Walk of Fame, he shares the biggest plot twist moments of his career, including stories about wo…

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TTLL 40 - Labour tells the Left to Leave. 55:06

1+ y ago55:06

55:06

We're back! Apologies for the extended Xmas break. In this episode, among other things we discuss the latest shocking developments in the Labour Party. Please support Left Media. Now, more than ever, it is important to stay in touch, be it through Podcasts, Videos, Youtube, Twitter, or Facebook. Main stream media rarely, if ever, gives those of us …

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Surviving the Junk 55:33

1+ y ago55:33

55:33

In this episode I chat with Mark. We have a lot of common interests including the history and philosophy around alternative living from the 60s onwards. Mark talks openly about his involvement with the hard drugs scene - a scene that I know very little about. A big thank you for this - clearly not the easiest thing to discuss. We also talk about wh…

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Gemma Arterton 26:43

1+ y ago26:43

26:43

From Quantum of Solace, to St. Trinian's and Clash of the Titans, Gemma Arterton has seen huge success on the big screen. But aside from being in front of the camera, Gemma is increasingly focussed on the process of making of TV and film from all angles. As well as acting, she's also producing, writing, and now running her own production company, a…

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Thelma and Tom Christmas Special 1:10:05

2y ago1:10:05

1:10:05

Welcome to the Thelma and Tom Christmas Special. For our Christmas present this year we get to choose our very own Prime Minister and Cabinet. It was great fun, but seriously the government we have chosen would be so much better than what we have now - not a difficult challenge, I know! We also treat ourselves and all our listeners to a wonderful b…

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Thelma and Tom talk about PAL. 44:09

2y ago44:09

44:09

Say it myself, this could be one of the best Thelma and Tom's we've ever done. The Labour Party are now virtually indistinguishable from the Tory Party, with even Farage this week, complementing Starmer on his immigration policies. How much worse does it have to get before everyone on the Left finally realises that we have been almost completely sq…

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