Posts Tagged ‘bbc radio 4’

W00t I’ve got over 2,000 words on my Antigone essay so tomorrow I just need to edit and tighten my argument(s) Over lunch I listened to the latest episode of BBC Radio 4 comedy ‘Ed Reardon’s Week’ about a struggling and cantankerous writer so funny. Actual laugh out loud moments – his dealing with his [...]

I don’t know where to start. I have a list as long as my arm of things to do (some fun, some grimy). I think my hay fever has mutated into a trans-seasonal cold, in short, how much I accomplish today will dictate how successful the remainder of the week is. Example – last Monday [...]

Finally, tackled the laundry mountain that has been threatening to consume our flat (not to mention the inhabitants). Compared to the majority of my friends, and other apartment dwelling in the tri-state, we have it easy, as there is a washer/drier conveniently located next to the bathroom. No hauling our dirty smalls to the basement [...]

fatted calf

Posted: 07/05/2004 in Radio
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Debbie is coming home. Let the power struggle begin – Debbie vs. Adam – who will Brian & Jenny back????

Dear BBC Radio4 Was it a jape or just a bit of a tease to have this afternoons play explore the topic of student stress and suicide….. At other times of the year I whole heartly support tie in dramas but perhaps keep them to winter equinox and Michaelmas. Regards, Most confused of NJ

blue boys

Posted: 05/10/2004 in Radio
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The last few episodes of The Archers have been very well crafted and brought up some important issues – male depression, child custody and suicide. Nuff said.

This was going to be a grumpy post – complaining that I our landlord called first thing this morning to let us know that he and the prodigal plumber were 20 minutes away! I leaped into action sprucing up the flat and got the bathroom ready so that our leaky bath taps could be fixed. [...]

I just figure he’ll have more of a chance to date – I mean Ian has only been in the village five minutes and he’s pulled!!!! The only problem is I can’t see Underwoods being a substitution for Barney’s

Great gig last night, Paul Kelly was in top form and did a nice mix of old/new songs. The venue was small and rather hot by the end of the set. Many an antipodean audience but there were a few of us pommes I keep trying to explain what type of music Paul Kelly plays [...]