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Series 33 - 6. Sausages, Fish, Table Tennis and Butterflies

Jun 1, 202628 min

Series 33 - 5. Punishments, Comedy, Hotels and Cars

May 25, 202628 min

Series 33 - 4. Advertising, The Beatles, Theatre and Underwear

May 18, 202628 min

Series 33 - 3. Words, Bears, The French and Mushrooms

May 11, 202628 min

Series 33 - 2. Pets, The Brain, Breakfast and Shopping

May 4, 202628 min

Series 33 - 1. Hats, Drugs, Germany and the BBC

Apr 27, 202628 min

Series 32 - 6. Men, Statues, Theft and Martial Arts

David Mitchell hosts the panel game in which four comedians are encouraged to tell lies and compete against one another to see how many items of truth they're able to smuggle past their opponents.Miles Jupp, Celya AB, Michelle Wolf and Frankie Boyle are the panellists obliged to talk with deliberate inaccuracy on subjects as varied as men, statues, theft and martial arts.The show is devised by Graeme Garden and Jon NaismithProducer: Jon NaismithA Random Entertainment production for BBC Radio 4

Jan 26, 202628 min

Series 32 - 5. Sugar, Saints, Spiders and Heavy Metal

David Mitchell hosts the panel game in which four comedians are encouraged to tell lies and compete against one another to see how many items of truth they're able to smuggle past their opponents.Holly Walsh, Henning Wehn, Zoe Lyons and Tony Hawks are the panellists obliged to talk with deliberate inaccuracy on subjects as varied as sugar, saints, spiders and heavy metal.The show is devised by Graeme Garden and Jon NaismithProducer: Jon NaismithA Random Entertainment production for BBC Radio 4

Jan 19, 202628 min

Series 32 - 4. Names, Rodents, Death and Chocolate

David Mitchell hosts the panel game in which four comedians are encouraged to tell lies and compete against one another to see how many items of truth they're able to smuggle past their opponents.Ian Smith, Lucy Porter, Maisie Adam and Ed Byrne are the panellists obliged to talk with deliberate inaccuracy on subjects as varied as names, rodents, death and chocolate.The show is devised by Graeme Garden and Jon NaismithProducer: Jon NaismithA Random Entertainment production for BBC Radio 4

Jan 12, 202628 min

Series 32 - 3. Time, Paris, Bees and Dictators

David Mitchell hosts the panel game in which four comedians are encouraged to tell lies and compete against one another to see how many items of truth they're able to smuggle past their opponents.Frankie Boyle, Miles Jupp, Michelle Wolf and Celya AB are the panellists obliged to talk with deliberate inaccuracy on subjects as varied as time, Paris, bees and dictators.The show is devised by Graeme Garden and Jon NaismithProducer: Jon NaismithA Random Entertainment production for BBC Radio 4

Jan 5, 202628 min

Series 32 - Jane Austen, Berries, The Netherlands and School

David Mitchell hosts the panel game in which four comedians are encouraged to tell lies and compete against one another to see how many items of truth they're able to smuggle past their opponents.Holly Walsh, Henning Wehn, Tony Hawks and Zoe Lyons are the panellists obliged to talk with deliberate inaccuracy on subjects as varied as Jane Austen, berries, the Netherlands and school.The show is devised by Graeme Garden and Jon NaismithProducer: Jon NaismithA Random Entertainment production for BBC Radio 4

Dec 29, 202528 min

Series 32 - 1. Pigeons, Smoking, Football and Night

David Mitchell hosts the panel game in which four comedians are encouraged to tell lies and compete against one another to see how many items of truth they're able to smuggle past their opponents.Ed Byrne, Ian Smith, Maisie Adam and Lucy Porters are the panellists obliged to talk with deliberate inaccuracy on subjects as varied as pigeons, smoking, football and night. The show is devised by Graeme Garden and Jon Naismith.Producer: Jon NaismithA Random Entertainment production for BBC Radio 4

Dec 22, 202528 min

Series 31 - Episode 6

David Mitchell hosts the panel game in which four comedians are encouraged to tell lies and compete against one another to see how many items of truth they're able to smuggle past their opponents.Angela Barnes, Mark Steel, Ria Lina and Alan Davies are the panellists obliged to talk with deliberate inaccuracy on subjects as varied as wheels, cows, condiments and toys.The show is devised by Graeme Garden and Jon Naismith.Producer: Jon NaismithA Random Entertainment production for BBC Radio 4

May 19, 202528 min

Series 31 - Episode 5

David Mitchell hosts the panel game in which four comedians are encouraged to tell lies and compete against one another to see how many items of truth they're able to smuggle past their opponents.Lucy Porter, Ian Smith, Zoe Lyons and Henning Wehn are the panellists obliged to talk with deliberate inaccuracy on subjects as varied as weddings, teeth, shoes and board games.The show is devised by Graeme Garden and Jon Naismith.Producer: Jon NaismithA Random Entertainment production for BBC Radio 4

May 12, 202528 min

Series 31 - Episode 4

David Mitchell hosts the panel game in which four comedians are encouraged to tell lies and compete against one another to see how many items of truth they're able to smuggle past their opponents.Marcus Brigstocke, Holly Walsh, Lou Sanders and Tony Hawks are the panellists obliged to talk with deliberate inaccuracy on subjects as varied as legs, cheese, New York and guitars.The show is devised by Graeme Garden and Jon Naismith.Producer: Jon NaismithA Random Entertainment production for BBC Radio 4

May 5, 202528 min

Series 31 - Episode 3

David Mitchell hosts the panel game in which four comedians are encouraged to tell lies and compete against one another to see how many items of truth they're able to smuggle past their opponents.Angela Barnes, Mark Steel, Ria Lina and Alan Davies are the panellists obliged to talk with deliberate inaccuracy on subjects as varied as spies, bread, numbers and names.The show is devised by Graeme Garden and Jon Naismith.Producer: Jon NaismithA Random Entertainment production for BBC Radio 4

Apr 28, 202528 min

Series 31 - Episode 2

David Mitchell hosts the panel game in which four comedians are encouraged to tell lies and compete against one another to see how many items of truth they're able to smuggle past their opponents.Lucy Porter, Ian Smith, Zoe Lyons and Henning Wehn are the panellists obliged to talk with deliberate inaccuracy on subjects as varied as potatoes, Yorkshire, wine and beaches.The show is devised by Graeme Garden and Jon Naismith.Producer: Jon NaismithA Random Entertainment production for BBC Radio 4

Apr 21, 202528 min

Series 31 - Episode 1

David Mitchell hosts the panel game in which four comedians are encouraged to tell lies and compete against one another to see how many items of truth they're able to smuggle past their opponents.Marcus Brigstocke, Holly Walsh, Lou Sanders, and Tony Hawks are the panellists obliged to talk with deliberate inaccuracy on subjects as varied as the middle ages, geese, the human voice and children's tv.The show is devised by Graeme Garden and Jon Naismith.Producer: Jon NaismithA Random Entertainment production for BBC Radio 4

Apr 14, 202528 min

Repeat: Series 28 - Episode 6

David Mitchell hosts the panel game in which four comedians are encouraged to tell lies.They compete against one another to see how many items of truth they're able to smuggle past their opponents.The panellists are obliged to talk with deliberate inaccuracy on subjects as varied as flowers, wood, underground and goldfish. With:Lou SandersRia LinaMilton JonesChris McCauslandProducer: Jon NaismithA Random Entertainment production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in May 2022.

Mar 21, 202528 min

Repeat: Series 28 - Episode 5

David Mitchell hosts the panel game in which four comedians are encouraged to tell lies.They compete against one another to see how many items of truth they're able to smuggle past their opponents.The panellists are obliged to talk with deliberate inaccuracy on subjects as varied as colours, ice cream, apples and alcoholic spirits. With:Henning WehnZoe LyonsSindhu VeeMarcus BrigstockeProducer: Jon NaismithA Random Entertainment production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in May 2022.

Mar 14, 202528 min

Important Update – See Description

Important Update About This PodcastHello, peeps.This is an unoffical podcast that relies on BBC Sounds and is hosted outside the UK. The BBC has announced major changes to Sounds, primarily restricting access to listeners within the UK. More details can be found here:BBC Help: Changes for Listeners Outside the UKI'm looking at a few options to keep this service running as smoothly as possible even after the changes. However, I won’t know how feasible that is until they take effect. There’s no official timeline, so it may happen suddenly—one day, the podcast could simply stop updating.I'll only put updates like this one in this podcast feed if they are critical. For more frequent updates on the status of the service, visit bbcsoundsrss.media.If you have any questions or are interested in running the software yourself, feel free to email me at [email protected], and I can point you in the right direction!It's not necessarily goodbye—I just wanted to share this update so you're aware of the situation.Note: The audio file for this episode is just a placeholder. It's silent.

Mar 7, 20250 min

Repeat: Series 28 - Episode 4

David Mitchell hosts the panel game in which four comedians are encouraged to tell lies.They compete against one another to see how many items of truth they're able to smuggle past their opponents.The panellists are obliged to talk with deliberate inaccuracy on subjects as varied as scouting, hair, South Korea and Nicolas Cage.With:Lucy PorterHolly WalshTony HawksAlan DaviesProducer: Jon NaismithA Random Entertainment production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in April 2022.

Mar 7, 202528 min

Repeat: Series 28 - Episode 3

David Mitchell hosts the panel game in which four comedians are encouraged to tell lies.They compete against one another to see how many items of truth they're able to smuggle past their opponents.The panellists are obliged to talk with deliberate inaccuracy on subjects as varied as computers, magazines, the human body - and golf.With:Lou SandersRia LinaMilton JonesChris McCauslandProducer: Jon NaismithA Random Entertainment production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in April 2022.

Feb 28, 202528 min

Repeat: Series 28 - Episode 2

David Mitchell hosts the panel game in which four comedians are encouraged to tell lies.They compete against one another to see how many items of truth they're able to smuggle past their opponents.The panellists are obliged to talk with deliberate inaccuracy on subjects as varied as windows, ants, rice and Ancient Egyptians. With:Henning WehnZoe LyonsSindhu VeeMarcus BrigstockeProducer: Jon NaismithA Random Entertainment production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in April 2022.

Feb 21, 202528 min

Repeat: Series 28 - Episode 1

David Mitchell hosts the panel game in which four comedians are encouraged to tell lies.They compete against one another to see how many items of truth they're able to smuggle past their opponents.The panelists are obliged to talk with deliberate inaccuracy on subjects as varied as glasses, squirrels, Alexander the Great and China.WithAlan DaviesLucy PorterHolly Walsh Tony HawksProducer Jon NaismithA Random Entertainment production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in April 2022.

Feb 14, 202528 min

Repeat: Series 27 - Episode 6

David Mitchell hosts the panel game in which four comedians are encouraged to tell lies.They compete against one another to see how many items of truth they're able to smuggle past their opponents.The panellists are obliged to talk with deliberate inaccuracy on subjects as varied as glasses, squirrels, Alexander the Great and China.With:Richard OsmanHenning WehnHolly WalshRia LinaProducer: Jon NaismithA Random Entertainment production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in February 2022.

Dec 20, 202428 min

Repeat: Series 27 - Episode 5

David Mitchell hosts the panel game in which four comedians are encouraged to tell lies.They compete against one another to see how many items of truth they're able to smuggle past their opponents.The panellists are obliged to talk with deliberate inaccuracy on subjects as varied as cars, Coca-Cola, donkeys and tomatoes. With:Pippa EvansGeoff NorcottFern BradySimon EvansProducer: Jon NaismithA Random Entertainment production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in February 2022.

Dec 13, 202428 min

Series 30 - Episode 6

David Mitchell hosts the panel game in which four comedians are encouraged to tell lies and compete against one another to see how many items of truth they're able to smuggle past their opponents.Miles Jupp, Holly Walsh, Lou Sanders and Marcus Brigstocke are the panellists obliged to talk with deliberate inaccuracy on subjects as varied as fungi, the Beckhams, cushions and puddings.The show is devised by Graeme Garden and Jon Naismith.Producer: Jon NaismithA Random Entertainment production for BBC Radio 4

Sep 9, 202428 min

Series 30 - Episode 5

David Mitchell hosts the panel game in which four comedians are encouraged to tell lies and compete against one another to see how many items of truth they're able to smuggle past their opponents.Angela Barnes, Glenn Moore, Shaparak Khorsandi and Neil Delamere are the panellists obliged to talk with deliberate inaccuracy on subjects as varied as websites, cartoons, Prince Harry and teeth.The show is devised by Graeme Garden and Jon Naismith.Producer: Jon NaismithA Random Entertainment production for BBC Radio 4

Sep 2, 202428 min

Series 30 - Episode 4

David Mitchell hosts the panel game in which four comedians are encouraged to tell lies and compete against one another to see how many items of truth they're able to smuggle past their opponents.Justin Edwards, Zoe Lyons, Lucy Porter and Tony Hawks are the panellists obliged to talk with deliberate inaccuracy on subjects as varied as stationery, fast food, the Tudors and swearing.The show is devised by Graeme Garden and Jon Naismith.Producer: Jon NaismithA Random Entertainment production for BBC Radio 4

Aug 26, 202428 min

Series 30 - Episode 3

David Mitchell hosts the panel game in which four comedians are encouraged to tell lies and compete against one another to see how many items of truth they're able to smuggle past their opponents.Miles Jupp, Marcus Brigstocke, Holly Walsh and Lou Sanders are the panellists obliged to talk with deliberate inaccuracy on subjects as varied as milk, sound, Italians and parties.The show is devised by Graeme Garden and Jon Naismith.Producer: Jon NaismithA Random Entertainment production for BBC Radio 4

Aug 19, 202428 min

Series 30 - Episode 2

David Mitchell hosts the panel game in which four comedians are encouraged to tell lies and compete against one another to see how many items of truth they're able to smuggle past their opponents.Angela Barnes, Glenn Moore, Shaparak Khorsandi and Neil Delamere are the panellists obliged to talk with deliberate inaccuracy on subjects as varied as legs, restaurants, travel and tigers.The show is devised by Graeme Garden and Jon Naismith.Producer: Jon NaismithA Random Entertainment production for BBC Radio 4

Aug 12, 202428 min

Series 30 - Episode 1

David Mitchell hosts the panel game in which four comedians are encouraged to tell lies and compete against one another to see how many items of truth they're able to smuggle past their opponents.Tony Hawks, Lucy Porter, Zoe Lyons and Justin Edwards are the panellists obliged to talk with deliberate inaccuracy on subjects as varied as divorce, lying, Mexicans and coffee.The show is devised by Graeme Garden and Jon Naismith.Producer: Jon NaismithA Random Entertainment production for BBC Radio 4

Aug 5, 202428 min

Repeat: Series 26 - Episode 6

David Mitchell hosts the panel game in which four comedians are encouraged to tell lies.They compete against one another to see how many items of truth they're able to smuggle past their opponents.The panellists are obliged to talk with deliberate inaccuracy on subjects as varied as moths, football, singing, and shopping.With: Sally PhillipsFrankie BoyleLucy PorterNeil DelamereProducer: Jon NaismithA Random Entertainment production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in August 2021.

Jun 20, 202428 min

Repeat: Series 26 - Episode 5

David Mitchell hosts the panel game in which four comedians are encouraged to tell lies.They compete against one another to see how many items of truth they're able to smuggle past their opponents.The panellists are obliged to talk with deliberate inaccuracy on subjects as varied as mushrooms, milk, monkeys, and children.With: Rufus HoundFern BradyRia LinaTony HawksProducer: Jon NaismithA Random Entertainment production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in August 2021.

Jun 13, 202428 min

Repeat: Series 26 - Episode 4

David Mitchell hosts the panel game in which four comedians are encouraged to tell lies.They compete against one another to see how many items of truth they're able to smuggle past their opponents.The panellists are obliged to talk with deliberate inaccuracy on subjects as varied as insects, words, parties, and supermarkets. With: Zoe LyonsRichard OsmanHenning WehnHolly WalshProducer: Jon NaismithA Random Entertainment production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in August 2021.

Jun 6, 202428 min

Repeat: Series 26 - Episode 3

David Mitchell hosts the panel game in which four comedians are encouraged to tell lies.They compete against one another to see how many items of truth they're able to smuggle past their opponents.The panellists are obliged to talk with deliberate inaccuracy on subjects as varied as dolls, philosophers, tennis, and laughter. With: Lucy PorterFrankie BoyleSally PhillipsNeil DelamereProducer: Jon NaismithA Random Entertainment production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in August 2021.

May 30, 202428 min

Repeat: Series 26 - Episode 2

David Mitchell hosts the panel game in which four comedians are encouraged to tell lies.They compete against one another to see how many items of truth they're able to smuggle past their opponents.The panellists are obliged to talk with deliberate inaccuracy on subjects as varied as biscuits, wives, germs and snails.Rufus HoundFern BradyRia LinaTony Hawks Producer: Jon NaismithA Random Entertainment production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in August 2021.

May 23, 202428 min

Repeat: Series 26 - Episode 1

David Mitchell hosts the panel game in which four comedians are encouraged to tell lies.They compete against one another to see how many items of truth they're able to smuggle past their opponents.The panellists are obliged to talk with deliberate inaccuracy on subjects as varied as the Ancient Romans, tea, crustaceans and balls. With: Holly WalshHenning WehnZoe LyonsRichard OsmanProducer: Jon NaismithA Random Entertainment production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in July 2021.

May 16, 202428 min

Repeat: Series 25 - Episode 6

David Mitchell hosts the panel game in which three comedic couples are encouraged to tell lies and compete against one another to see how many items of truth they're able to smuggle past their opponents.The panellists obliged to talk with deliberate inaccuracy on subjects as varied as nudity, horses and Valentine's Day. Sarah Millican and Gary DelaneyMarcus Brigstocke and Rachel ParrisLucy Porter and Justin EdwardsProducer: Jon NaismithA Random Entertainment production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in February 2021.

Mar 28, 202428 min

Repeat: Series 25 - Episode 5

David Mitchell hosts the panel game in which comedic couples are encouraged to tell lies.They compete against one another to see how many items of truth they're able to smuggle past their opponents.The panellists are obliged to talk with deliberate inaccuracy on subjects as varied as goats, sound, fighting and ghosts.Sindhu VeeLloyd LangfordZoe LyonsHenning WehnProducer: Jon NaismithA Random Entertainment production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in February 2021.

Mar 21, 202428 min

Repeat: Series 25 - Episode 4

David Mitchell hosts the panel game in which four comedians are encouraged to tell lies and compete against one another to see how many items of truth they're able to smuggle past their opponents.The panellists obliged to talk with deliberate inaccuracy on subjects as varied as Glasgow, religion, spying, and puppets:Frankie BoyleSara PascoeMiles JuppHolly Walsh Producer: Jon NaismithA Random Entertainment production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in February 2021.

Mar 14, 202428 min

Repeat: Series 25 - Episode 3

David Mitchell hosts the panel game in which comedians are encouraged to tell lies.They compete against one another to see how many items of truth they're able to smuggle past their opponents.The panellists are obliged to talk with deliberate inaccuracy on subjects as varied as rabbits, marriage, and crisps. It's a Comedy Couples special with: Sarah Millican and Gary DelaneyMarcus Brigstocke and Rachel ParrisLucy Porter and Justin Edwards Producer: Jon NaismithA Random Entertainment production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in January 2021.

Mar 7, 202428 min

Repeat: Series 25 - Episode 2

David Mitchell hosts the panel game in which four comedians are encouraged to tell lies.They compete against one another to see how many items of truth they're able to smuggle past their opponents.The panellists are obliged to talk with deliberate inaccuracy on subjects as varied as vegetarians, bananas, squid and Eurovision. Sindhu VeeLloyd LangfordZoe LyonsHenning WehnProducer: Jon NaismithA Random Entertainment production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in January 2021.

Feb 29, 202428 min

Repeat: Series 25 - Episode 1

David Mitchell hosts the panel game in which four comedians are encouraged to tell lies.They compete against one another to see how many items of truth they're able to smuggle past their opponents.The panellists are obliged to talk with deliberate inaccuracy on subjects as varied as London, divorce, names and bats. Frankie BoyleSara PascoeMiles JuppHolly WalshProducer: Jon NaismithA Random Entertainment production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in January 2021.

Feb 22, 202428 min

Seasonal Trimmings

It's a star-studded seasonal special featuring choice cuts from a cast that includes Graeme Garden, Armando Iannucci, Sean Lock, Richard Osman, Holly Walsh, Susan Calman, David O'Doherty, Rob Brydon, Alan Davies, Stephen Fry, Fern Brady, Geoff Norcott, Simon Evans, Jack Dee, John Lloyd, Lee Mack and Rufus Hound. Topics covered include Christmas trees, nuts, snow, donkeys, Santa Claus, champagne, reindeer, boxes and turkey.The show is devised by Graeme Garden and Jon Naismith.Producer: Jon NaismithA Random Entertainment production for BBC Radio 4

Dec 21, 202328 min

Repeat: Series 24 - Episode 6

David Mitchell hosts the panel game in which four comedians are encouraged to tell lies.They compete against one another to see how many items of truth they're able to smuggle past their opponents.The panellists are obliged to talk with deliberate inaccuracy on subjects as varied as poison, heavy metal, painters and winter sports. Lucy PorterSean LockZoe LyonsJack Dee Producer: Jon NaismithA Random Entertainment production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in July 2020.

Dec 7, 202328 min

Repeat: Series 24 - Episode 5

David Mitchell hosts the panel game in which four comedians are encouraged to tell lies.They compete against one another to see how many items of truth they're able to smuggle past their opponents.The panellists are obliged to talk with deliberate inaccuracy on subjects as varied as guns, magic, berries and crocodiles. Henning WehnLou SandersSindhu Vee Neil Delamere Producer: Jon NaismithA Random Entertainment production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in July 2020.

Nov 30, 202328 min

Repeat: Series 24 - Episode 4

David Mitchell hosts the panel game in which four comedians are encouraged to tell lies.They compete against one another to see how many items of truth they're able to smuggle past their opponents.The panellists are obliged to talk with deliberate inaccuracy on subjects as varied as bread, ABBA, men and experiments. With: Holly WalshMiles JuppSara PascoeFrankie BoyleProducer: Jon NaismithA Random Entertainment production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in July 2020.

Nov 23, 202328 min

Repeat: Series 24 - Episode 3

David Mitchell hosts the panel game in which four comedians are encouraged to tell lies.They compete against one another to see how many items of truth they're able to smuggle past their opponents.The panellists are obliged to talk with deliberate inaccuracy on subjects as varied as furniture, birthdays, phobias and rocks. With:Henning WehnLou SandersSindhu VeeNeil DelamereProducer: Jon NaismithA Random Entertainment production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in June 2020.

Nov 16, 202328 min