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Thank God it's Friday!

Thank God it's Friday!

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TGIF returns fire

On Thank God It’s Friday, Richard Glover is joined by Jean Kittson, Tommy Dean and Colin Buchanan, as they take on the supermarkets, Donald Trump and the world of fast fashion.

Feb 23, 202444 min

TGIF Limbers Up

Thank God It's Friday returns next week with our usual live audience! But to get in the mood, we've got interviews with three legends of comedy: Stephen Fry, Sandi Toksvig, and the late Barry Humphries.Plus, live music from Felicity Urquhart and Josh Cunningham.

Feb 16, 202446 min

TGIF bins the Blue Mountains

On Thank God It's Friday, Richard Glover is joined by Tommy Dean, Wendy Harmer, and Ange Lavoipierre as they discussing silent walking, pears, and and the books that define your personality. Plus an interview with Mike McClellan, all live from the Blue Mountains Writers' Festival!

Oct 20, 202350 min

TGIF dates the devil

On Thank God It’s Friday, Richard Glover is joined by Pat Sunderland, Gabi Bolt and James O’Loghlin as they discuss the superstitions of Friday the 13th, the inclusion of cricket in the Olympics, and the bed bugs of Paris.

Oct 13, 202345 min

TGIF Tee's Up

On Thank God It’s Friday, Richard Glover is joined by Wil Anderson, Tommy Dean and Jennifer Wong as they discuss the ban on message T-shirts when voting in the Referendum, Trump’s magical ability with numbers and how to pick a perfect romantic partner.

Oct 6, 202342 min

TGIF kicks on

On Thank God It’s Friday, Richard Glover was joined by James Colley, Bridie Connell and Tommy Dean as they discussed the footy finals weekend, the retirement of Dan Andrews, and the end of the US Writers’ Strike.

Sep 29, 202344 min

TGIF ticks the crosses

On Thank God it’s Friday, Richard Glover is joined by James O’Loghlin, Bec Melrose and Tommy Dean as they discuss the legal action over the referendum, Alan Joyce’s pay packet and the glory of a good hotel.

Sep 22, 202342 min

TGIF gets roo-full.

On Thank God It’s Friday Richard Glover is joined by Alex Lee, Tommy Dean and Tahir as they discuss why the flying kangaroo should be rueful, the ability to get prescriptions from Bunnings, and pubs that charge extra when they are busy.

Sep 15, 202345 min

TGIF hits Sutherland

On Thank God It's Friday, LIVE from the Pavilion Performing Arts Centre in Sutherland. Richard Glover is joined by Tommy Dean, Wendy Harmer and Luke Heggie as they discuss chat checkouts, Aussie-as jobs and the merits of a messy house.

Sep 8, 202345 min

TGIF tells the plane truth

On Thank God It’s Friday, Richard Glover is joined by Rebecca de Unamuno, Tommy Dean and Tahir as they discuss Qantas’ problems, the whoppers told about the whopper, and the removal of gambling signs. Oh, and James Valentine composes an on-the-spot love song for Rebecca.

Sep 1, 202348 min

TGIF ticks the crosses

On Thank God it’s Friday, Richard Glover is joined by James O’Loghlin, Bec Melrose and Tommy Dean as they discuss the legal action over the referendum, Alan Joyce’s pay packet and the glory of a good hotel.

Sep 1, 202349 min

TGIF checks out.

On Thank God It’s Friday, Richard Glover is joined by Chris Ryan, Gary Eck and Tommy Dean as they discuss the rising prices (and profits) at the supermarket check-out, Putin’s policy of “grounding” his enemies, and the intergenerational report.

Aug 25, 202342 min

TGIF’s soft cell.

On Thank God It’s Friday, Richard Glover is joined by Luke Heggie, Tommy Dean and Jennifer Wong as they discuss the prospect of Trump ruling from prison, the virtues of cash and how to improve the media.

Aug 18, 202344 min

TGIF says open sesame.

On Thank God It’s Friday, Richard Glover is joined by Wendy Harmer, Tommy Dean and Jennifer Wong as they discuss the virtues of sesame oil, the enthusiasm for the Matildas, and the US billionaire who wants to defy aging.

Aug 11, 202346 min

TGIF searches for the bear truth

On Thank God It’s Friday, Richard Glover is joined by James O’Loghlin, Carolyn Swindell and Tommy Dean as they discuss the Matildas, Trump’s indictment and the Chinese zoo accused of having a fake bear.

Aug 4, 202345 min

TGIF goes waltzing

On Thank God It’s Friday, Richard Glover is joined by Wil Anderson, Jean Kittson and Gary Eck as they hope for a longer dance card for the waltzing Matildas, cheer on the revival of the cinema and try to remember what they learnt at school.

Jul 28, 202342 min

TGIF runs its race

On Thank God It’s Friday, Richard Glover is joined by Vince Sorrenti, Tommy Dean and Bec Melrose as they discuss the cancellation of the Commonwealth Games, the trend for “bare-minimum Mondays”, and the triumph of the Matildas.

Jul 21, 202342 min

TGIF makes a betta fetta.

On Thank God it’s Friday Richard Glover is joined by Vince Sorrenti, Tommy Dean and Jennifer Wong as they discuss the EU’s demands about food names, the tanks we’re selling to Germany, and the oodles of cavoodles in the posh suburbs of Sydney

Jul 14, 202345 min

TGIF sparkles

On Thank God It’s Friday, Richard Glover is joined by Tommy Dean, Gary Eck and Bridie Connell as they talk about the cricket, talking appliances, and Mark Zuckerberg’s desire for a good thread count. Oh, and the lions get excited as Tommy Dean has difficulties with the word “sparkle” during the Wheel of Death.

Jul 7, 202344 min

TGIF pulls a swifty

On Thank God it’s Friday, Richard Glover is joined by Wil Anderson, Rebecca de Unamuno and Tommy Dean as they discuss the battle for Taylor Swift tickets, the plan to fine noisy car hoons, and the South Korean plan to turn back the clock when it comes to people’s ages.

Jun 30, 202345 min

TGIF sets a low barre

On Thank God It’s Friday, Richard Glover is joined by Wendy Harmer, Tommy Dean and Anthony Ackroyd as they discuss the ballet strike, the death of the Fantale and annual holidays.

Jun 23, 202339 min

TGIF marvels Milton

On Thank God It's Friday, Richard Glover is joined by Tommy Dean, Carlo Ritche and Ange Lavoipierre as they discuss blessings, books, and bathroom secrets all live from the Milton Theatre for Storyfest!

Jun 16, 202344 min

TGIF surfs Wagga's wave.

On Thank God's Friday, Richard Glover is joined by Jean Kittson, Tommy Dean and Jennifer Wong as they discuss tips for tourists, the death of the cheque and a joyful prison release - all live from the Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre.

Jun 9, 202343 min

TGIF gets hexed

Witches, breakdancing and confessions are just some of the topics tackled by Tommy Dean, Gary Eck and Carolyn Swindell on Thank God It's Friday, hosted by Dom Knight.

Jun 2, 202347 min

TGIF rewrites the classics

A special TGIF LIVE from the Riverside Theatre in Parramatta, as part of the 2023 Sydney Writers' Festival! Richard is joined by Tommy Dean, Jean Kittson, and Colin Buchanan as they discuss the literary arts, restaurant menus, and cauliflower cheese. Plus a chat with the legendary musician Alex Lloyd!

May 26, 202351 min

TGIF bides its time

On Thank God It’s Friday, Richard Glover is joined by Tahir, Tommy Dean and Ange Lavoipierre as they discuss the Biden cancellation, the Qantas plan to monetise empty seats and the human achievement called the sausage.

May 19, 202340 min

TGIF heads north

On Thank God It’s Friday, Richard Glover is joined by Lizzie Hoo, Kirsty Webeck and Tommy Dean as they discuss the exodus from Sydney, the first budget surplus in 15 years and a deficit of the colour purple.

May 12, 202342 min

TGIF eats quiche

On Thank God It’s Friday, Richard Glover is joined by Wil Anderson, Alice Fraser and James O’Loghlin as they discuss the coronation, the interest rate rise, and AI technology that can read your thoughts.

May 5, 202340 min

TGIF live at The Sydney Comedy Festival

On Thank God It’s Friday, live at the Chatswood Concourse Concert Hall, Tahir, Wendy Harmer and Rebecca de Unamuno discuss weird mums, woke weeds and a Westminster Duke. Plus, an extra-special live performance from The Soul Movers!

Apr 28, 20231h 11m

TGIF plates up

On Thank God It’s Friday, Richard Glover is joined by Gary Eck, Bec Melrose and Dane Simpson as they discuss the outfoxing of Fox, the folks who want to ban Bluey, and how Henry VIII had a role in the history of flying plates and flying saucers.

Apr 21, 202341 min

TGIF seals in the flavour

Simon Marnie is in the chair this week hosting Thank God It's Friday! He's joined by Tommy Dean, Jean Kittson, and Bridie Connell as they discuss the demise of Tupperware, the bevy of reality tv shows and the rogue actions of a former governor and Terminator. Plus, a quick check in with authentic blues artist Frank Sultana.

Apr 14, 202348 min

TGIF goes downhill

On Thank God It’s Friday, Richard Glover is joined by Jean Kittson, Tommy Dean and Patrick Sunderland as they discuss the laws around downhill skiing, the world’s most genial election, and the battle over housing policy. Oh, and how to cook fried rice.

Mar 31, 202342 min

TGIF votes early

On TGIF, Richard Glover is joined by Gretel Killeen, Tommy Dean and James O’Loghlin as they discuss the state election, the French change to the retirement age and things Australia has taken from the world – and then made better. (Warning: Tommy says something sincere and moving!)

Mar 24, 202342 min

TGIF dives deep

On Thank God It’s Friday, Richard Glover is joined by Mandy Nolan, Tommy Dean and Colin Buchanan.

Mar 17, 202340 min

TGIF goes off the rails

On Thank God It’s Fridays, Richard Glover is joined by Jean Kittson, Tommy Dean and Bec Melrose as they talk about Sydney’s train chaos, the new submarines and whether McDonalds can ever fit into hipster Marrickville.

Mar 10, 202339 min

TGIF posts a loss.

On Thank God It’s Friday, Richard Glover is joined by Patrick Sunderland, Tommy Dean and Alice Fraser as they discuss the Australia Post losses, the changes to super and the utility of a “secret test”.

Mar 3, 202340 min

TGIF rolls Dahl

On Thank God It’s Friday, Richard Glover is joined by Tommy Dean, Chris Ryan and Tahir as they talk about the changes to Roald Dahl, the Qantas profit and sweaty, dirty journalists.

Feb 24, 202343 min

TGIF bursts the bubble

Dom Knight is joined by Tommy Dean, Bridie Connell, and James Colley as they discuss the U.S. war on balloons, going to the moon, and your rental sharehouse nightmares

Feb 17, 202342 min

TGIF skates ahead.

On the Thank God It’s Friday, Richard Glover is joined by Alice Fraser, Gary Eck and Tommy Dean as they discuss the new funding for ice skating, the return of Basil Fawlty and the decline of Zooming.

Feb 10, 202341 min

TGIF’s king hit.

On TGIF, Richard Glover is joined by Tommy Dean, Rebecca de Unamuno and James Colley as they discuss the royal removal from the $5 note, Rio’s radioactive reconnaissance and the decision to appoint an Australian poet laureate.

Feb 3, 202340 min

TGIF loves itself

On Thank God It’s Friday, Richard Glover is joined by Tommy Dean, Stephanie Broadbridge and James O’Loghlin as they discuss the idea that we are all born beautiful, plus the plan for a rat Czar and the debate over public holidays.

Jan 27, 202342 min

TGIF takes a gamble.

On Thank God It’s Friday, Richard Glover is joined by Jean Kittson, Gary Eck and Tommy Dean as they discuss gambling reform, demerit points and the frozen chip crisis.

Jan 20, 202341 min

TGIF asks the question

On TGIF, Richard Glover is joined by Kirsty Webeck, Tommy Dean and James O’Loghlin as they discuss journalists’ questions, fines that were not at all fine, and the habits were picked up from your parents. Also included: a song from the cast of The Wharf Revue.

Dec 2, 202251 min

TGIF evens the scores

On Thank God It’s Friday, Richard Glover is joined by Bec Melrose, Alice Fraser and Gary Eck as they discuss the world cup, the new glory of the Bin Chicken and some thirty-year-old babies.

Nov 25, 202242 min

TGIF lives it up

On Thank God It’s Friday, Richard Glover is joined by Rebecca de Unamuno, Colin Buchanan and Tommy Dean as they discuss the increase in Australian longevity, the Medibank hack and the US mid-terms.

Nov 11, 202244 min

TGIF presses paws.

On Thank God It’s Friday, Richard Glover is joined by Bridie Connell, Dane Simpson and Tommy Dean as they discuss the Taronga lion escape, the blue over the blue tick, and how to have a skint but merry Christmas.

Nov 4, 202245 min

TGIF feels better now.

On Thank God It’s Friday, Richard Glover is joined by Jean Kittson, Gary Eck and Tommy Dean as they discuss the Medibank data breach, the departure of Dr Who, and the things you wished you hadn’t said when you were 21 years old.

Oct 28, 202239 min

TGIF krushes Katoomba

Richard Glover is joined by comedians Tommy Dean, Ange Lavoipierre and Colin Buchanan, plus music from singer-songwriter Phil Davidson

Oct 21, 202254 min

TGIF makes a moo-ve

On Thank God It’s Friday, Richard Glover is joined by Tommy Dean, Bec Melrose and Dane Simpson as they discuss the supposed “tax on cows”, the new tourism mascot and the benefits of dancing.

Oct 14, 202243 min

TGIF takes charge

On Thank God It’s Friday, Richard Glover is joined by Wil Anderson, Jean Kittson and Tommy Dean as they discuss plans for a universal charger; the new policy on the damn dam; and the fishy behaviour in fishing comps.

Oct 7, 202237 min