We’re restocking the shelves with this classic conversation with the one and only Reg Blackwood — once introduced as “Reg as in Elton John, Nice as in the biscuit.”When Barbara spoke to Reg back in 2020, he was living in New Zealand, reminiscing about nights at Birmingham’s legendary Gag Club, where he helped shape the character that became Barbara Nice herself.They chat about the future comedy stars who passed through those doors, the glorious eccentrics who made every gig unpredictable, and how Reg found a new life performing as a hypnotist down under. He now calls Australia home.If you missed this one first time round — or just fancy another listen — dive back in.Listen now wherever you get your podcasts. New episodes every Thursday!Follow Mrs Barbara Nice here: https://www.instagram.com/barbaranice42Follow Reg here : https://instagram.com/cleverklutz and find out about Reg here regthehypnotist.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week on Mrs Barbara Nice and Friends, Barbara has comedy producer Steve Doherty on the show.Steve’s first job in radio came while he was studying at Leeds University, but his career soon led him into TV - and right into the eye of the storm on Have I Got News For You. He shares what it was like to be in the office as the Angus Deayton headlines broke, and why Series 23 Episode 6 is burned into his memory forever.But Steve is quick to say he’s always been “too nice” for television - and that’s why he prefers radio. Barbara chats with him about loving your job so much it doesn’t feel like work, his (mostly positive) feelings about the BBC, and some exciting projects still to come.Listen now wherever you get your podcasts. New episodes every Thursday!Follow Mrs Barbara Nice here: https://www.instagram.com/barbaranice42 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week on Mrs Barbara Nice and Friends, Barbara welcomes Brummie Legend Carl Chinn.If you're from Birmingham, you know exactly who he is. But for the others: Carl is an MBE-winning historian and writer who’s spent his life telling the stories of working-class Birmingham - and he is looking sharp today, thanks to Mrs Chinn. There's talk of the Peaky Blinders, and none of it is anything like you see on tv. Listen now wherever you get your podcasts. New episodes every Thursday!Follow Mrs Barbara Nice here: https://www.instagram.com/barbaranice42For more on Brum Radio Podcasts, follow Brum Radio on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brumradioThe Mrs Barbara Nice and Friends Podcast is produced by Brum Radio and recorded at Birmingham Podcast Studios in Birmingham, United Kingdom. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week, Mrs Barbara Nice is out and about celebrating the International Day of Birmingham.She joins the colourful parade winding its way through the city centre before heading to The Old Crown, where she hosts a very special live edition of her podcast in front of an audience. It was a day full of celebrities and local legends - with appearances from Joe Lycett, Prof Carl Chinn, Mr Egg, Tat Vision, Bam Bam and even Brummie historian @randellspackman from Birmingham in Pennsylvania.New episodes every Thursday – listen now wherever you get your podcasts.Follow Mrs Barbara Nice: @barbaranicecomedyBrum Radio: @brumradioMrs Barbara Nice & Friends is a Brum Radio podcast, recorded at Birmingham Podcast Studios. This episode was recorded on location in Birmingham by Paul Hadsley. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week on Mrs Barbara Nice and Friends, Barbara welcomes Lee Nabbs, the man behind Digbeth’s beloved independent Mockingbird Cinema.Lee didn't pay for his parking, but he does know (maybe) who the next James Bond will be. It's one of the perks of running a cinema. Another one is interviewing cats live on stage for TikTok. It's all about embracing the chaos.Listen now wherever you get your podcasts. New episodes every Thursday!Find out what’s on at the Mockingbird: https://www.mockingbirdcinema.comFollow Mrs Barbara Nice here: https://www.instagram.com/barbaranice42For more on Brum Radio Podcasts, follow Brum Radio on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brumradioThe Mrs Barbara Nice and Friends Podcast is produced by Brum Radio and recorded at Birmingham Podcast Studios in Birmingham, United Kingdom. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week on Mrs Barbara Nice and Friends, Barbara welcomes the fearless and sharp Ria Lina.You'll know her from Have I Got News For You, Mock the Week, Live at the Apollo and she got rave reviews for her Edinburgh set this year.Ria explains to Barbara that she quite enjoyed lockdown times and that she spent years putting off touring (because, let’s face it, the road takes it out of you) but she’s back now with her “Riabellion” tour.She’ll be at The Glee Club, Birmingham on Sunday 19 October 2025.Listen now wherever you get your podcasts. New episodes every Thursday!Follow Ria Lina on X: https://x.com/rialinaGet tickets for Riabellion: https://rialina.com/p/tour2025/rialina.comFollow Mrs Barbara Nice here: https://www.instagram.com/barbaranice42For more on Brum Radio Podcasts, follow Brum Radio on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brumradioThe Mrs Barbara Nice and Friends Podcast is produced by Brum Radio and recorded at Birmingham Podcast Studios in Birmingham, United Kingdom. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week, Mrs Barbara Nice welcomes the brilliant Daliso Chaponda into the shed.Daliso was a finalist on Britain’s Got Talent in 2017, and he’s since appeared on QI, Have I Got News For You, The Royal Variety Performance, The News Quiz, and more. His stand-up clips have racked up over 300 million views online, and his BBC Radio 4 series Citizen of Nowhere was nominated for a Rose d’Or Award. He’s performed at major comedy festivals worldwide and is now touring the UK with his brand-new show Feed This Black Man Again.The pair dive into conversations about shopping (including the maximum age for shoplifting), almost getting arrested in Malawi (Daliso, not Barbara) and the importance of saying yes to everything (although Daliso drew the line at Bargain Hunt).Listen now wherever you get your podcasts. New episodes every Thursday!Follow Daliso on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dalisochapondaCheck out his latest tour dates and projects: https://dalisochaponda.com/ or https://www.allgigs.co.uk/view/artist/64282/Daliso_Chaponda.htmlFollow Mrs Barbara Nice here: https://www.instagram.com/barbaranice42For more on Brum Radio Podcasts, follow Brum Radio on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brumradioThe Mrs Barbara Nice and Friends Podcast is produced by Brum Radio and recorded at Birmingham Podcast Studios in Birmingham, United Kingdom. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week on Mrs Barbara Nice and Friends, Barbara welcomes the delightfully prickly American–British comedian Lewis Schaffer.There's lots of love in the shed this week: lean and mean looking Lewis is fully available for Barbara and shares his woes about women, GB News and Venn diagrams. He also reveals how he cured his own eyesight and that he eats raw eggs for breakfast.As Lewis himself would say: Ladies, any takers?Listen now wherever you get your podcasts. New episodes every Thursday!Follow Lewis on X: https://x.com/lewisschafferFollow Mrs Barbara Nice here: https://www.instagram.com/barbaranice42For more on Brum Radio Podcasts, follow Brum Radio on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brumradioThe Mrs Barbara Nice and Friends Podcast is produced by Brum Radio and recorded at Birmingham Podcast Studios in Birmingham, United Kingdom. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week, Mrs Barbara Nice is out on the streets of Stockport, on the hunt for the perfect raffle prizes for her show.With leopard-print brolly in hand and a bag for life at the ready, Barbara scours the shops of Stockport Plaza, meeting a cafe worker who also happens to be a wrestler, and getting sidetracked by the irresistible sounds of karaoke drifting out of a pub. Overhead, planes rumble past, adding their own soundtrack to Barbara’s quest for Dettol.New episodes every Thursday – listen now wherever you get your podcasts.Follow Mrs Barbara Nice: InstagramBrum Radio: InstagramMrs Barbara Nice and Friends is a Brum Radio podcast, recorded at Birmingham Podcast Studios. This episode was recorded on location in Stockport by Harry Banks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week, Mrs Barbara Nice welcomes sharp-eyed explorer of people and places Mike Parker.Mike - writer, broadcaster, map enthusiast, and “Welshman by choice with Birmingham roots” - arrives a bit sweaty but they're soon happily chatting away about tribute bands, the craft of writing, and his current focus on the Midlands. As part of his research Mike attended a Reform rally in Birmingham: it was mainly lots of lads in sharp suits, but they both agree that Clothes Don’t Make the Man.It's what you'd call, a natter with substance. Listen now wherever you get your podcasts. New episodes every Thursday!Follow Mike on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikeparkerwalesYou'll find all his books here: https://uk.bookshop.org/search?keywords=mike+parkerFind out more about Mike's books, stories, and upcoming appearances: https://mikeparker.uk/Follow Mrs Barbara Nice here: https://www.instagram.com/barbaranice42For more on Brum Radio Podcasts, follow Brum Radio on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brumradioThe Mrs Barbara Nice and Friends Podcast is produced by Brum Radio and recorded at Birmingham Podcast Studios in Birmingham, United Kingdom. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week, Mrs Barbara Nice has put the kettle on in the shed for Jez Collins, popular music historian, activist, archivist and founder of the Birmingham Music Archive. Jez was conscientious enough to ride his Raleigh Grifter all the way to the shed and him and Barbara dive straight in to talking titanium limbs, spirits and Irish funeral rites. And of course, there’s plenty of conversation about the Birmingham music scene, with a few top tips for where to get your food shopping thrown in for good measure. Listen now wherever you get your podcasts. New episodes every Thursday!Make sure you check out http://birminghammusicarchive.com andhttps://bmusic.co.uk/news/amplify-town-hall-past-present-and-futureOn Facebook, there's https://www.facebook.com/groups/BirminghamMusicArchiveFollow Mrs Barbara Nice here: https://www.instagram.com/barbaranice42For more information on Brum Radio Podcasts follow Brum Radio on instagram.com/brumradioThe Mrs Barbara Nice and Friends Podcast is produced by Brum Radio and is recorded at Birmingham Podcast Studios in Birmingham, United Kingdom.Follow the Brum Radio Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brumradio Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week, Mrs Barbara Nice has escaped her shed and is out and about in the bustling heart of Chorley – sourcing raffle prizes, reminiscing about Vesta Chow Mein and charming the locals.Armed with a leopard-print brolly and a bag for life, Barbara takes us on a warm, witty wander through Chorley’s market, charity shops and B&M Bargains in search of the perfect raffle prize: Ferrero Rochers, Dettol and a big bottle of Lambrini.Along the way, she meets birthday girls, council caretakers, teenagers in musicals and the mighty custodians of Chorley Theatre (formerly Little, now proudly not). Expect reflections on shopping, community and the deep joy of just having a natter.New episodes every Thursday – listen now wherever you get your podcasts.Follow Mrs Barbara Nice: https://www.instagram.com/barbaranice42/Brum Radio: https://www.instagram.com/brumradio/Mrs Barbara Nice and Friends is a Brum Radio podcast, recorded at Birmingham Podcast Studios. This episode was recorded on location in Chorley by Harry Banks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week, Mrs Barbara Nice welcomes puppeteer, comedian and DIY cabaret queen Freddie Hayes to the show – aka The Magic Lady!Live from Nottingham (via Barbara's shed), Freddie shares the wonders of creating weird and whimsical characters out of cardboard, clay and chaos. They chat about her journey from Nottingham to the Edinburgh Fringe, the joys of being a one-woman show, and what happens when you invite your nan into your creative process.New episodes every Thursday – listen now wherever you get your podcasts.Follow Freddie Hayes: https://www.instagram.com/freddiehayesofficial/Follow Mrs Barbara Nice: https://www.instagram.com/barbaranice42/Brum Radio: https://www.instagram.com/brumradio/Mrs Barbara Nice and Friends is a Brum Radio podcast, recorded at Birmingham Podcast Studios. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week, Mrs Barbara Nice is joined by none other than Frankie Monroe – owner, MC, and eternal soul of The Misty Moon, Rotherham’s finest working men’s club (and, incidentally, a portal to Hell).Broadcasting straight from the Underworld – where he’s been recently appointed Entertainment Officer – Frankie shares top tips for surviving damnation with style. Don’t forget your Yakults, bring a special 50p (preferably with Beatrix Potter on it), and if you want to escape the fiery pit, brush up on your Snap.It’s showbiz, but not as you know it.You can see Frankie Monroe at the Edinburgh Fringe this summer, tickets available here: https://www.edfringe.com/tickets/whats-on/joe-kent-walters-is-frankie-monroe-dead-good-fun-timeListen now wherever you get your podcasts. New episodes every Thursday!Follow Frankie Monroe (Joe Kent-Walters ) here: https://www.instagram.com/joe_is_frankiemonroe/Follow Mrs Barbara Nice here: https://www.instagram.com/barbaranice42For more information on Brum Radio Podcasts follow Brum Radio on instagram.com/brumradioThe Mrs Barbara Nice and Friends Podcast is produced by Brum Radio and is recorded at Birmingham Podcast Studios in Birmingham, United Kingdom.Follow the Brum Radio Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brumradio Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Mrs Barbara Nice and Friends Podcast comeback continues from a one person shed, and this week it's Salford's very own brilliant Molly McGuinness.As trains are so expensive (78 piggin' pounds from Birmingham to Manchester??) Molly joins Barbara on a call from Molly HQ. Barbara and Molly discuss Shopping - Molly loves Heron Foods: it's the TK Maxx of supermarket shopping and Molly is ready to become their global ambassador (we all have dreams). And also, as Barbara says, who doesn't like a good Garden Centre?Molly is Smashing!Listen now wherever you get your podcasts. New episodes out every Thursday.If you are enjoying the return of the podcast do let us know! Email the Podcast: babs@brumradio.comMake sure you follow Molly Here: https://www.instagram.com/mollehmcguinnessMolly McGuinness Edinburgh Fringe tickets now on sale! Make sure to book if you're going to the Fringe! https://linktr.ee/mollymcguinnessFollow Mrs Barbara Nice here: https://www.instagram.com/barbaranice42For more information on Brum Radio Podcasts follow Brum Radio on instagram.com/brumradioThe Mrs Barbara Nice and Friends Podcast is produced by Brum Radio and is recorded at Birmingham Podcast Studios in Birmingham, United Kingdom. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Mrs Barbara Nice and Friends Podcast is back after 5 years - she only popped out for a Curly Wurly and some Tea Bags, and look what happened.Hold onto your hats and brace yourself for a whirlwind as Mrs Barbara Nice welcomes the brilliant Ada Campe to the podcast!Expect tales from the cabaret circuit, oddball adventures, and a few surprises along the way. Barbara and Ada find plenty of laughs (and maybe even some magic)Whether you're a comedy fan, a variety show aficionado, or just in need of a good giggle, this episode is not to be missed!Listen now wherever you get your podcasts.Make sure you follow the wonderful Ada Campe Here: https://www.instagram.com/ada.campeAda Camps upland coming gigs here: http://www.adacampe.com/upcoming-gigs.htmlFollow Mrs Barbara Nice here: https://www.instagram.com/barbaranice42For more information on Brum Radio Podcasts follow Brum Radio on instagram.com/brumradioThe Mrs Barbara Nice and Friends Podcast is produced by Brum Radio and is recorded at Birmingham Podcast Studios in Birmingham, United Kingdom.Follow the Brum Radio Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brumradio Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Comedian and Actor Tez Ilyas has designs on being Doctor Who's first Asian Doctor, acting on stage at the Royal Shakespere Company and landing a dream role on the TV soap Neighbours. In the meantime he talks to Barbara Nice about being a naughty kid at school, being even more of a handful in Mosque class and his new Book "The Secret Diary of a British Muslim", which he wants EVERYONE to read. Visit his Website https://tezilyas.com/Or follow him on twitter: https://twitter.com/tezilyasSupport the podcast!If you want to get some extra Barbara content, you can support her on Patreon as a reward for all the comedy she has brought us through lockdown and hopefully beyond!https://www.patreon.com/BarbaraNiceIf you want to support Brum Radio's podcasting as a whole, you can buy merch from the Brum Radio Shop:https://brumradio.shop/ ★ Support this podcast ★ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
It's International Women's Day 2021, so to celebrate Barbara sits down with Award Winning Irish comedian Gráinne Maguire to talk about all female bills at gigs, all female flats at the Edinburgh festival and how Gráinne has been using lockdown to become a learned master of comedy.Plus, stick around at the end to hear about Barbara's 7pm Podcast rating challenge!(Though if you miss the deadline, well, it's 7pm somewhere in the world, let us know you've done it and we'll thank you anyway ;) )You can follow Gráinne on Twitter here:https://twitter.com/GrainneMaguireOr visit her personal website here:grainnemaguire.co.ukSupport the podcast!If you want to get some extra Barbara content, you can support her on Patreon as a reward for all the comedy she has brought us through lockdown and hopefully beyond!https://www.patreon.com/BarbaraNiceIf you want to support Brum Radio's podcasting as a whole, you can buy merch from the Brum Radio Shop:https://brumradio.shop/ ★ Support this podcast ★ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Barbara appears this week hot off being vaccinated against COVID-19, but the experience didn't shake her world. She celebrates her normality with Chef and restaurateur Glynn Purnell of Purnell's Bistro to talk to him about how he's cooking through lockdown, how a restaurant business survives during a pandemic and what he is doing to help others. Plus, there's time to chat about his upbringing in Birmingham and the chefs that inspired him to pursue a career in food. He also has a book out that Barbara has her eyes on: https://www.awaywithmedia.com/buy-books/glynn-purnellYou can follow Glynn on Twitter here:https://twitter.com/yummy_brummieSupport the podcast!If you want to get some extra Barbara content, you can support her on Patreon as a reward for all the comedy she has brought us through lockdown and hopefully beyond!https://www.patreon.com/BarbaraNiceIf you want to support Brum Radio's podcasting as a whole, you can buy merch from the Brum Radio Shop:https://brumradio.shop/Or you could just send us the price of a coffee on Ko-fi:https://ko-fi.com/brumradioAnd follow the podcast on Twitter:https://twitter.com/podcastnice ★ Support this podcast ★ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Poet and performer Jodi Ann Bickley became known to the world for her "million letters" campaign where she would write a letter to anyone who needed a bit of a mental health boost. But she caught Barbara's eye by her latest campaign, doodles of famous local faces on teatowels to raise money for charities affected by lockdown. And of COURSE, Barbara is one of them!They also chat home schooling, living in Cambodia and the famous names that inspired the doodles and how they've reacted to themThere's also big predictions for a HELL of a pancake day. Get flipping, F.O.Bs. If you would like to purchase one of Jodi's teatowels, visit her shop here:https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/cardsbyomll/Or follow her Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/jodiannbickley/Support the podcast!If you want to get some extra Barbara content, you can support her on Patreon as a reward for all the comedy she has brought us through lockdown and hopefully beyond!https://www.patreon.com/BarbaraNiceIf you want to support Brum Radio's podcasting as a whole, you can buy merch from the Brum Radio Shop:https://brumradio.shop/Or you could just send us the price of a coffee on Ko-fi:https://ko-fi.com/brumradioAnd follow the podcast on Twitter:https://twitter.com/podcastnice ★ Support this podcast ★ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.