Danny Wallace's Important Broadcast

The air outside is cold, but The Broadcast is WARM. This week, The Great Leader solves the train strikes and judges Dinner Winner beautifully and Steve is quite hungover. Plus, supernatural messages in the bathroom and the need to stay indoors. Please send your listener comments to [email protected] This weeks podcast is for Graham. Thank you.

Steve has FINALLY done something that he's been saying he'd do for years... But what is it??? Meanwhile, The Great Leader was invited to EXACTLY the type of meeting that you'd expect, for all the right reasons. Plus, presents, facts and unpopular lunches. Please send your listener comments to [email protected] This weeks podcast is for James, Elana, Sophie & Ruairi. Thank you.

The Great Leader gave so much to The Broadcast this week. He left no stone unturned, no thought unfinished and no listener unheard. The inspirations for names, the joys of Christmas, the value of Nectar and the importance of paying attention were all addressed and all in the name of education and amusement. Please send your listener comments to [email protected] This weeks podcast is for Jaymes. Thank you.

The Great Leader's postman has become confused about exactly whose letters he's delivering... But who's he thinking of instead? Meanwhile, Steve returned from Ben Nevis with a predictably shoddy excuse of an apology and he brought back memories of a "devil monster thing" which he saw in his room. Plus, knee surgery, medals and more news on the lack of fig rolls on supermarket shelves. Please send your listener comments to [email protected] weeks podcast is for Martin & Izzy.Thank you.

With the team separated by hundreds of miles and scattered across the country, it was a scramble to get together to discuss the breaking news of the day, but ultimately necessary. What does it all mean, and how does it affect things going forward? With the very latest developments only now becoming clear, Danny, Steve and Joe dissect what's known and wonder what isn't. This is your Emergency Podcast. Please send your listener comments to [email protected] Thank you.

So it really was the case, that Stephen Ferdinando would be absent for the 250th Module of this very Important Broadcast. Nonetheless, The Leader was gleeful in his celebratory garments. With Rufus (dog) present once more, the conversation turned every which way, from currywurst, inanimate object empathy and beyond. Please send your listener comments to [email protected] This weeks podcast is for Simon. Thank you.

249 Modules! Only one more to go until the great big, exciting 250th! So you'd have to imagine something BIG is planned, right?! Wrong... Steve's going on a mini break, so it'll be just another Important Broadcast. GOOD SCHEDULING STEVE... Never mind. This week, the minds of the I.B.S were turned to matters including fig rolls, team building, dubious film titles and grey hair. Please send your listener comments to [email protected] This weeks podcast is for Vicky, Richard & James. Thank you.

We all remember that don't we? Popping round on the trick or treat circuit and giving Lee Evans' house a knock...? Maybe not. Plus, unbelievable phone-based rudeness in The Great Leader's life and that pesky snake from the bible. Please send your listener comments to [email protected] This weeks podcast is for Brian. Thank you.

This week, producer of the show - Sloppy Joe Attewell - was off with ‘bowel issues’ and so Mr Harold once again stepped up to the plate in his absence. Fear not, Dinner Winner was still played (albeit in a friendly), we still told you some things that you don’t know, and we still prepared you with some small talk for that moment when you get asked ‘What is going on eh??’. Please send your listener comments to [email protected] This weeks podcast is for Ian (courtesy of his wife incumbent, Stef.) Thank you.

246 full, enriching episodes of The Important Broadcast, eh? Imagine what you've learned! Imagine the person that you might have been, had you not chosen this path. Anyway... This week, you must prepare yourself for talk of possessed dogs, slain pigeons and whether or not everything (or nothing) is on 'the table'. Please send your listener comments to [email protected] This weeks podcast is for Marcus (courtesy of the very graceful, Grace.) Thank you.

Steve returned from his US excursion with tales of many things. The Great Leader himself carried a heavy cold, but this did not impede his brilliance. There were also mentions of the Swiss Airforce aerobatics team, piglets and Barack Obama. Please send your listener comments to [email protected] This weeks podcast is for Marcus. Thank you.

With Steve attending a Stateside wedding, to which he wasn't invited, it was up to The Great Leader to pull an even greater weight than the enormous one he usually bears. Nonetheless, there was still plenty of room for talk of wombats, numbats, moles, beavers, yoghurt, limes and Anglo-Saxon huts. Please send your listener comments to [email protected] This weeks podcast is for Ross McMahon Thank you.

Steve revealed an unexpected ambition this week, much to the amusement of his colleagues. There was talk of frightening tech mysteries, monsters, trains from Billericay and some homework that The Great Leader ended up doing for nothing. Please send your listener comments to [email protected] This weeks podcast is for Sophia Spickett Thank you.

Rumours have swirled around the internet and it's all eyes and ears on The Great Leader, to see how much he'll say... Plus, Steve shares some unconvincing facts and the culinary based, 12:30pm tradition returned... Please send your listener comments to [email protected] This weeks podcast is for (Pre 23rd September) Miss Emma Hicks / (Post 23rd September) Mrs Emma Coleman Thank you.

The clue’s in the name this week, for obvious reasons. Danny and Steve eased the listeners back towards normality with a slightly stripped back but still very light hearted module of The Important Broadcast. As a reward to our loyal subscribers, there's plenty of fun to be had in the podcast extras as well a sneaky condensed version of Dinner Winner.Please send your listener comments to [email protected] weeks podcast is for Coops.Thank you.

Sloppy Joe was away this week but that did not phase the Great Leader one bit as he held the show together masterfully despite Steve and Mr Harold's(The cover producer) best efforts to unsettle him. Also in this week's show, we equip you with what to say now that the kids are back to school. Please send your listener comments to [email protected] This weeks podcast is for George. Thank you.

The Great Leader loves you. He respects you. However, that doesn't mean he doesn't expect an awful lot from you. This week, Steve went on a team building exercise that sent people to sleep and your leader was fixated on an unusual presence in the studio. Please send your listener comments to [email protected] This weeks podcast is for Kimi Thank you.

Being a Senior Listener, is like being a police officer, or a bank manager. It's a position held by an upstanding member of the community, but one who knows their place. This week, two listeners took a daring leap into the unknown, as they through themselves on the mercy of The Great Leader, in the name of Senior Listenership. But were they successful?? PLUS, business hotels, stolen yogurt, chocolate and.... Is Steve hungover?? Please send your listener comments to [email protected] This weeks podcast is for Thomas & Lucy. Thank you.

It was another one of those ones today... When, in the production meeting before the show, Steve says "I don't think I've really done anything this week." Then, of course, part way through the show, he comes out with "Oh yeah, I went to a horse sanctuary." Perfect. Plus, The Great Leader's holiday nemesis and a scary, snowy scene in "Explain That." Please send your listener comments to [email protected] This weeks podcast is for Cristina (with listener), subject to conditions. Thank you.

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The IBS consider, for your delectation: Sparrow Hawks, fame, the supernatural, pizza, completion & scams. LITERALLY, what else could you want or need? Please send your listener comments to [email protected] This weeks podcast is for Greg & The Children. Thank you.

How many of you go through your weeks thinking... "I wonder what Steve Ferdinando did this week." Well this week, the answer was "foraging." Meanwhile, The Great Leader researched the lighter side of the prison system and why not take a guess on how many Kit-Kat flavours there are in Japan? IT'S LOADS. Please send your listener comments to [email protected] This weeks podcast is for Romana. Thank you.

The Great Leader branched out this week and blessed the patrons of Latitude Festival with his presence. The masses gathered, marvelled and at times fainted - and contrary to local reports of hot weather and dehydration, The Important Broadcast is confident that it was The Great Leader himself who provoked this. Elsewhere, Steve celebrated his birthday and a French taxi driver had a cup of coffee. Please send your listener comments to [email protected] This weeks podcast is for Sara. Thank you.

You may not need The Important Broadcast Squad to remind you how hot it's been of late, but a spot of small-talk on the topic never hurt anyone. The Great Leader made many pronouncements today. All of which should be noted down. Plus, Steve bought a fan and got lost on a bus. Please send your listener comments to [email protected] This weeks podcast is for "all the nurses" and "Battersea Dogs & Cats Home". Thank you.

It was a seat of the pants show today, but only because SOMEONE couldn't get their buttons right. The Great Leader remained flawless and Steve turned up and said many of the sorts of things he usually says like "I don't burn that hard" and "I have no facts." Please send your listener comments to [email protected] This weeks podcast is for James. Thank you.

As he explains in this very episode, The Great Leader doesn't encourage chanting of his name. Just remember that. This week, Steve had a public humiliation dream and a fortune cookie surprised everyone. Please send your listener comments to [email protected] This weeks podcast is for Loukas. Thank you.

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Let's have a quick show of hands... Who already knows what a muntjac is? Don't Google it!!! The Great Leader did what he does best, today. He EDUCATED everyone. There's also talk of desertion and an irregular use of the word "guffaw". Please send your listener comments to [email protected] This weeks podcast back-dedicated to Mel. Thank you.

There was an awful lot to discuss following the fact-finding mission to Monster Jam yesterday. Plus, is The Leader's boiler FINALLY fixed, can only peacocks be trusted and why on earth was Steve in the nude?! Please send your listener comments to [email protected] This weeks podcast is for Jess. Thank you.

The Great Leader asks that you give yourself to The Broadcast. Surrender yourself completely and let it envelope you. This week, Steve's been to an awards ceremony and we find out whether or not the Wallace household has a working boiler yet... Please send your listener comments to [email protected] This weeks podcast is for Max Roberts. Thank you.

There you go folks. It finally happened. If you've grown tired of the wedding chat in the last few years, it ends here! The Great Leader returned from the bailiwick of Jersey and Steve stumbled back from Croatia to perform The Broadcast. There are tales of embarrassment, inconvenience and love, as well as boilers, jubilation and Jason Manford! Please send your listener comments to [email protected] This weeks podcast is for Mary. Thank you.

After talking about it for 3 whole years, that wedding you're tired of hearing about has finally come around. That means there's all sorts to get through, including coach rides, speeches, dinner and plenty of mirth. Please send your listener comments to [email protected] This weeks podcast is for Joe, but not just the producer... Anyone called Joe. Thank you.

As The Great Leader continues to struggle in his hot-waterless house, he rallied to broadcast nonetheless. This week brings you wedding chat (it'll end soon!), supernatural intrigue, bear costumes, may bugs and storks. Please send your listener comments to [email protected] This weeks podcast is for Robbo. Thank you.

The Important Broadcast absolutely sang this week. It sang with the promise of a story long told and packed plenty more besides: Surprise, education, mystery and competition. It was extraordinary, as ever. Please send your listener comments to [email protected] This weeks podcast is for Senior Listener James Beckley Thank you.

Screw your eyes up tight, clench your fists and don't make a sound..... Now LISTEN! The Great Leader was back on patrol this week, whilst Steve contended with yet MORE travel issues. There was a smattering of small talk, a chant in a lift and a lot of emails with people's names in them.... Please send your listener comments to [email protected] This weeks podcast is for New Zealand Joe. Thank you.

You'll all be pleased to know that Steve made it back from Brazil safely and in good form; with a light tan and a new salmon pink shirt. The Great Leader continues to take issue with the avian community, we hear the origin story of Timothy Tickets and Dinner Winner triumphantly returns! Please send your listener comments to [email protected] This weeks podcast is for Tony. Thank you.

The Broadcast returns... Not at full strength mind you. With Steve in Brazil, it fell to the Leader to shoulder the burden; which he did with ease and grace, of course. There's an old man and a hot tub, an old woman and a swimming pool and there's an aviation focused trip to Barcelona. Get in! Please send your listener comments to [email protected] This weeks podcast is for Issy. Thank you.

Trouble downloading? Oops. Well it's death, isn't it? Before The I.B.S wave a tearful farewell to Steve (don't worry, he's only going on holiday), they must step up to the plate and fill it with content. There are some gags to be rammed, facts to be told and The Great Leader has changed the way he eats sandwiches. Please send your listener comments to [email protected] This weeks podcast is for Patrick. Thank you.

The Great Leader found it necessary to bed down in his fortress today. He did not bother himself with the hustle and bustle of London, but instead, descended to his basement to make his pronouncements there. Nonetheless, his presence was felt worldwide and the people did learn and fawn about him. Please send your listener comments to [email protected] This weeks podcast is for Harry. Thank you.

As is the case every year, The I.B.S wishes all the Mums a top day and extends thoughts to those whose Mums are no longer with them. Of course, the tradition is that The Top 10 Mums chart is announced - that will ALWAYS be the case and besides that, there's so much more! The Great Leader went to the pub for a sunny lunch, Steve walked on a red carpet (but got it wrong) and we were all invited on a mind-trip into The Dannyverse. Please send your listener comments to [email protected] This weeks podcast is for Jack F G. Thank you.

The hangover pendulum swung this week, but who did it knock over this time?! The Great Leader was in very good spirits and at one stage, even opened the floor to questions, without the usual pre-written, 72 hour courtesy clause. Plus facts, realisations and musings in spades. Please send your listener comments to [email protected] This weeks podcast is for Jimmy SomAmirville. Thank you.

You know what happens on The Important Broadcast when someone has an idea for a new game.... It gets bloomin' well tested out. This week, it's a somewhat derivative word game that'll have you shouting the answer into your headphones. There are also member(s) of the team who are very worse for wear and a brief Dinner Winner. Please send your listener comments to [email protected] This weeks podcast is for Hannah Thank you.

Two-thirds of the team were in sub-optimal condition for this particular broadcast, but The Great Leader's huge strength and immeasurable talent was more than enough to make up for it. Strap in and don't miss Steve's anecdote about buying some pillows. *NOW WITH ADDED PILLOW CONTENT* Please send your listener comments to [email protected] This weeks podcast is for Naomi, Francesca & Ennio. Thank you.

Today's module may, or may not make you feel old, but it certainly had that effect on The Great Leader. Steve went for a run, the children paid a visit to Studio X and a very special broadcaster prepares to turn 56... Who could it be? Please send your listener comments to [email protected] This weeks podcast is for Holly. Thank you.

We all knew it would happen... This week, Steve Ferdinando became a thief. Hands up if you saw that coming? On the other side of the coin, The Great Leader remained immaculate, even in the face of stormy destruction. You can expect French babies, broken chairs, a landlord and a few notes & corrections. Please send your listener comments to [email protected] This weeks podcast is for Paul. Thank you.

The Great Leader speaks at length today, as you can see. Subjects include LeaderFest, onesies, crisps & Dr Hook. Find out all about Steve's experience at The Brits and why todays module is dedicated to an Italian restauranteur. Please send your listener comments to [email protected] This weeks podcast is for Caesar Cardini Thank you.

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**PLEASE READ** The Producer of Danny Wallace's Important Broadcast would like to clarify that in the course of today's show, he incorrectly attributed a poem about peas, to the excellent poet, Pam Ayres. Whilst Ayres' works are many and splendid, she did not write this particular ode to peas. The internet makes conflicting claims about who did write the poem. ANYWAY. This week, Steve wore his (slowly fading) mustard shirt and claimed he was like David Geffen. Don't worry about Googling him, because The Great Leader will ensure you are fully up to speed. Plus, a mysterious ticking noise in Wallace Towers and lots of talk about peas. Please send your listener comments to [email protected] This weeks podcast is for Tom & Pizza. Thank you.

The Broadcast takes a forensic and fond look at the world of celebrity siblings this week, with Peter Andre's brother taking a lot of the limelight. Plus, Steve tries to remember whether or not he's met Taylor Swift and Dinner Winner returns!! Please send your listener comments to [email protected] This weeks podcast is for Odie. Thank you.

Will the saga ever end? Will the nation ever be reunited with its beloved Dinner Winner? This week may hold the answer. Steve sought "legal advice" and the team were not only "welcome to come" but positively INVITED to an event. Plus: Dog problems, Crystal Palace and The Great Leader's return to front line security. Please send your listener comments to [email protected] This weeks podcast is for James. Thank you.