RADIO SEASON 56 2010
Season length: 12 shows.
Chairman: Nicholas Parsons.
Regular Panellist: Paul Merton (10 shows).
Semi-regular Panellists: Tony Hawks (four shows), Graham Norton (four shows), Gyles Brandreth (four shows), Sue Perkins (four shows), Josie Lawrence (four shows).
Guest Panellists: Jenny Eclair (two shows), Julian Clary (two shows), Chris Neill (two shows), Liza Tarbuck (two shows), Charles Collingwood (two shows), Pam Ayres (two shows), Dave Gorman (two shows), David Mitchell (two shows), Justin Moorhouse (two shows).
Making A Debut: None.
Commentary: The best season ever? Maybe. It was certainly a season full of laughs and fun as Claire Jones emphasised the semi-regulars and experienced people. Every show was a hoot and a classic. Bravo!
727/56/1
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Broadcast date: 4 January 2010.
Chairman: Nicholas Parsons.
Panel: Paul Merton, Gyles Brandreth, Julian Clary, David Mitchell.
Whistle Blower: Sarah Sharpe.
Producer: Claire Jones.
Venue: London.
Subjects: New Year's Eve parties, my mood tonight, Harley Street, writing a book, suspicious behaviour, an icy stare, planning a stay-cation, rush hour, the latest craze.
Winner: Gyles Brandreth.
Notes: Nicholas Parsons's 775th appearance, Paul Merton's 231st appearance, Gyles Brandreth's 45th appearance, Julian Clary's 31st appearance, David Mitchell's 3rd appearance. The 150th show to be produced by Claire Jones.
728/56/2
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Broadcast date: 11 January 2010.
Chairman: Nicholas Parsons.
Panel: Paul Merton, Chris Neill, Charles Collingwood, Josie Lawrence.
Whistle Blower: Sarah Sharpe.
Producer: Claire Jones.
Venue: London.
Subjects: How I know when I'm in love, a police escort, my battle strategy, walking on hot coals, sweet 16, crossing a zebra, morris dancers, my kitchen.
Winner: Paul Merton.
Notes: Nicholas Parsons's 776th appearance, Paul Merton's 232nd appearance, Chris Neill's 25th appearance, Charles Collingwood's 15th appearance, Josie Lawrence's 5th appearance.
729/56/3
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Broadcast date: 18 January 2010.
Chairman: Nicholas Parsons.
Panel: Tony Hawks, Josie Lawrence, Dave Gorman, Justin Moorhouse.
Whistle Blower: Sarah Sharpe.
Producer: Claire Jones.
Venue: Derby.
Subjects: How to spot a mature student, going to Zanzibar, why I love Derby, heavenly bodies, wheel clamping, three ways to pay back your student loan, my bike.
Winner: Josie Lawrence.
Notes: Nicholas Parsons's 777th appearance, Tony Hawks's 101st appearance, Josie Lawrence's 6th appearance, Dave Gorman's 4th appearance, Justin Moorhouse's 3rd appearance.
730/56/4
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Broadcast date: 25 January 2010.
Chairman: Nicholas Parsons.
Panel: Paul Merton, Gyles Brandreth, Julian Clary, David Mitchell.
Whistle Blower: Sarah Sharpe.
Producer: Claire Jones.
Venue: London.
Subjects: How to write a love letter, my signature dish, what to do when you oversleep, blowing the whistle on someone, barking, a man in uniform, our chairman's darkest secret, traffic calming, Nelson's column.
Winner: Paul Merton.
Notes: Nicholas Parsons's 778th appearance, Paul Merton's 233rd appearance, Gyles Brandreth's 46th appearance, Julian Clary's 32nd appearance, David Mitchell's 4th and final appearance.
731/56/5
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Broadcast date: 1 February 2010.
Chairman: Nicholas Parsons.
Panel: Paul Merton, Chris Neill, Charles Collingwood, Josie Lawrence.
Whistle Blower: Sarah Sharpe.
Producer: Claire Jones.
Venue: London.
Subjects: How to remember people's names, romantic meals, a stiff upper lip, spitting feathers, my advice to the other panellists, a dark and stormy night, puppy love.
Winner: Josie Lawrence.
Notes: Nicholas Parsons's 779th appearance, Paul Merton's 234th appearance, Chris Neill's 26th and final appearance, Charles Collingwood's 16th appearance, Josie Lawrence's 7th appearance.
732/56/6
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Broadcast date: 8 February 2010.
Chairman: Nicholas Parsons.
Panel: Paul Merton, Graham Norton, Sue Perkins, Liza Tarbuck.
Whistle Blower: Sarah Sharpe.
Producer: Claire Jones.
Venue: London.
Subjects: How to pass the time if you are stuck in traffic, bikers, the seven deadly sins, my daily workout, Valentine's Day, being house-proud, a loose cannon.
Winner: Sue Perkins.
Notes: Nicholas Parsons's 780th appearance, Paul Merton's 235th appearance, Graham Norton's 70th appearance, Sue Perkins's 29th appearance, Liza Tarbuck's 19th appearance.
733/56/7
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Broadcast date: 15 February 2010.
Chairman: Nicholas Parsons.
Panel: Paul Merton, Gyles Brandreth, Jenny Eclair, Pam Ayres.
Whistle Blower: Sarah Sharpe.
Producer: Claire Jones.
Venue: London.
Subjects: If I were a time traveller, working from home, the first sign of spring, Greenland, wrinkles, being late, frozen assets, the contents of my handbag.
Winner: Paul Merton.
Notes: Nicholas Parsons's 781st appearance, Paul Merton's 236th appearance, Gyles Brandreth's 47th appearance, Jenny Eclair's 34th appearance, Pam Ayres's 14th appearance.
734/56/8
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Broadcast date: 22 February 2010.
Chairman: Nicholas Parsons.
Panel: Paul Merton, Tony Hawks, Graham Norton, Sue Perkins.
Whistle Blower: Sarah Sharpe.
Producer: Claire Jones.
Venue: London.
Subjects: Some strange facts about the people in this show, bluffing, how to pick a good lodger, starters, whistling down the wind, an eureka moment, vitamins, being wise after the event.
Winner: Graham Norton.
Notes: Nicholas Parsons's 782nd appearance, Paul Merton's 237th appearance, Tony Hawks's 102nd appearance, Graham Norton's 71st appearance, Sue Perkins's 30th appearance.
735/56/9
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Broadcast date: 1 March 2010.
Chairman: Nicholas Parsons.
Panel: Tony Hawks, Josie Lawrence, Dave Gorman, Justin Moorhouse.
Whistle Blower: Sarah Sharpe.
Producer: Claire Jones.
Venue: Derby.
Subjects: The people you find in a student bar, how to spot a genius, vintage, the society I would most like to join, the perfect date, the art of studying, role play, the Peak District.
Winners: Tony Hawks and Josie Lawrence.
Notes: Nicholas Parsons's 783rd appearance, Tony Hawks's 103rd appearance, Josie Lawrence's 8th appearance, Dave Gorman's 5th and final appearance, Justin Moorhouse's 4th and final appearance.
736/56/10
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Broadcast date: 8 March 2010.
Chairman: Nicholas Parsons.
Panel: Paul Merton, Graham Norton, Sue Perkins, Liza Tarbuck.
Whistle Blower: Sarah Sharpe.
Producer: Claire Jones.
Venue: London.
Subjects: What I see in the mirror, my ruthless streak, why radio is better than TV, out of order, the parks of London, my skin care routine, the angel of the north, Broadcasting House.
Winner: Paul Merton.
Notes: Nicholas Parsons's 784th appearance, Paul Merton's 238th appearance, Graham Norton's 72nd appearance, Sue Perkins's 31st appearance, Liza Tarbuck's 20th appearance.
737/56/11
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Broadcast date: 15 March 2010.
Chairman: Nicholas Parsons.
Panel: Paul Merton, Gyles Brandreth, Jenny Eclair, Pam Ayres.
Whistle Blower: Sarah Sharpe.
Producer: Claire Jones.
Venue: London.
Subjects: Sitting on the throne, a brass neck, chintz, just deserts, after midnight, my diary, three uses for an elastic band, property prices.
Winner: Paul Merton.
Notes: Nicholas Parsons's 785th appearance, Paul Merton's 239th appearance, Gyles Brandreth's 46th appearance, Jenny Eclair's 35th appearance, Pam Ayres's 15th appearance.
738/56/12
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Broadcast date: 22 March 2010.
Chairman: Nicholas Parsons.
Panel: Paul Merton, Tony Hawks, Graham Norton, Sue Perkins.
Whistle Blower: Sarah Sharpe.
Producer: Claire Jones.
Venue: London.
Subjects: How to tell if someone is older than they look, cupboard love, sliced bread, on your uppers, first nights, London Bridge, sugar coating, falling off a log, digging.
Winner: Paul Merton.
Notes: Nicholas Parsons's 786th appearance, Paul Merton's 240th appearance, Tony Hawks's 104th appearance, Graham Norton's 73rd appearance, Sue Perkins's 32nd appearance.
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