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Series 5, Episode 10 – 'In The House'

2019-12-1139:26

Richard and Judy's marriage gets off to a difficult start when they honeymoon separately on different continents, while casino moguls Freshwave and Clyde want to take the phrase 'the House always wins' to its most all-consuming logical conclusion. Can love triumph over Richard's indecision, the villains' greed for victory and New Zealand's antiquated laws?

Series 5, Episode 9 – 'Please Help Me!'

2019-12-0441:54

⚠️ META EPISODE ALERT ⚠️ The entirely appropriately named Tess Tickle and loose-trousered Captain Cockburn rummage around a Hawaiian shipwreck; while audience member (and daughter of a figure-skating legend) Laurie revels in her newfound powers of suggestion.

Series 5, Episode 8 – 'Dutch Tits!'

2019-11-2742:24

Mediocre young remainiac remoaner Jason Tepid finds himself imprisoned in Western Australia back in 2017 under a new British-Australian treaty, whilst over in Europe Geert Wilders is gearing up for that year's Dutch election. Some now dated and some still surprisingly relevant references to Brexit and all that ensue as Jason's quest to escape punishment and Wilders' lust for power are on a collision course...

Series 5, Episode 7 – 'The Forgotten Unicorn'

2019-11-2038:03

Dr Spotless Dirt has been sent to the Planet of the Buttocks by NASA to find a remedy to save mankind's own backsides from extinction. But it soon becomes clear that this is only one small part of a much bigger threat facing the world, with its roots in biblical times. Let's just say our abnormally puerile audience really outdid themselves with the suggestions this time around...

Series 5, Episode 6 – 'The Underground City'

2019-11-0640:31

Ace Iberian archaeologist Nikita might have nabbed a priceless magic carpet from a cavern, but now that the population of London is turning subterranean in pursuit of cheaper property prices, she may be the only one who can save humanity from the darkness. A thrilling tale, replete with excavated guacamole, lukewarm samosas, and precioussss things in the deep.

Series 5, Episode 5 – 'The Gay Agenda'

2019-10-3042:39

Arnold is a bullish American envoy in the South China Sea, at odds with the audibly Japanese submarine crew, and generally cuckolded by his wife back home. He may well have to mutiny and take control of the ship, if there’s to be any hope of stopping Australian PM (at the time) Malcolm Turnbull from starting a reckless unchecked war. A thrilling tale replete with accent troubles, naked beds and a lot of dodgy territory just about skirted!

Series 5, Episode 4 – 'Tough Act To Follow'

2019-10-2343:01

Our tale follows Derek van Beeken and Robert De Nrio, two men fighting for their jobs in very different ways, one oppressed by the draconian employment laws of his country, the other by echoes of the past and his own hubris. But which will make the better fist of it?

Series 5, Episode 3 – 'Don't Leave Your Umbrella On The Train'

2019-10-1636:08

Something terrible lurks in the dark dark woods (although it isn't punctuation) but that won't stop Moggy fulfilling his promise to a mysterious young woman. However, the rest of the world just got a little darker when a certain pop princess forgot to check whether she had all her personal belongings with her before alighting from the train.

Series 5, Episode 2 – 'The Courtroom Dance Battle'

2019-10-0946:24

Conflicting feelings butt heads in The Hamlet of Emotions, as Love and Hate battle for the hand of the only outsider, Tracey. Meanwhile, prosecutors bring a bit of Broadway razzle-dazzle to the oddly ecclesiastical courtrooms of the American South; as judges bow to style over substance, will Love conquer all?

Series 5, Episode 1 – 'At The Bottom Of The Pit'

2019-10-0246:45

When sisters Kandi, Candy and Quandee learn that only one of them has been included in their late father’s will, all sher-bets are off. In Britain, Jeremy Corbyn seems out some Prime Ministerial fancy pants, to give him a much needed dose of panache. WARNING! Contains Crotch Goblins!

Series 4, Episode 10 – 'The Devil In Disguise'

2017-10-1143:29

Foley: Patrick Hercamp Name: Louis Moo Secret: Antique chess set fetish Location: Public bathroom/fish market in Berlin Sponsor: Henry

Series 4, Episode 9 – 'Bad Things Happen'

2017-10-0240:03

Foley: Duncan Turner Name: Sir Snowbaz Pynch Secret: He was afraid of Chickens Location: The Peak of Mt. Lofty Sponsor: Pie Floater

Series 4, Episode 8 – 'Childless In America'

2017-09-2545:59

Sebastian has found new employment in a rather suspicious gothic castle, whilst some red-blooded American patriots go all out to stop the vampire threat. Featuring special guest foley artist Thomas Ford. Title: Childless in America Main Character: Sebastian Fearnley Strange Secret: He Ate His Sister's Hamster Featured Location: Servant's Quarters of a Romanian Castle Sponsored by: Alcohol (all)

Series 4, Episode 7 – 'Balloons Popping In Trees'

2017-09-1542:53

Beverley has a tough life working the looms, but will her dreams of a better future be scuppered by devious balloonist Richard Branson? Featuring special guest foley artist Claire Ford. Title: Balloons Popping In Trees Main Character: Beverley the Great Strange Secret: Has a Toupee Featured Location: Yarn-factory in Chad Sponsored by: Australian Lamb

Series 4, Episode 6 – 'Bananas Are Yellow'

2017-06-2052:54

Ex-pat Scot Malcolm just wants to be an opera star, but ghostly goings on are causing chaos in the theatre. Soon the US Intelligence Services are involved, and so are Coldplay, obviously. Featuring special guest foley artist Bobbi Sox. Title: Bananas Are Yellow  Main Character: Malcolm The Brave  Strange Secret: He’s A Duck In A Man Suit  Featured Location: In An Opera Theatre In Mexico  Sponsored by: Rabies

Series 4, Episode 5 – 'The Boy In The Lolly Fort'

2017-06-1341:49

Jimmy is a zeppelin crew-member with a haunted past, but downtime in the Black Forest sees him embroiled in a grisly plot. Can he stop Hansel & Gretel’s overzealous witch hunt from getting out of hand? Featuring special guest foley artist Ruby Slippers. Title: The Boy in the Lolly Fort Main Character: Jimmy McDonald Strange Secret: He is the Ghost of a Gold Digger Featured Location: In the Hindenburg Sponsored by: Barnaby Joyce

Series 4, Episode 4 – 'It Is'

2017-06-0637:51

Killbob’s deadly life-long titular mission leads him to Paris, but some dubious doctors are out to hobble the fire services to provide more interesting patients. Society’s on a greasy pole, and no mistake, and only our murderously-monikered antihero can put out the blaze! Featuring special guest foley artist Ellie Squire. Title: It Is Main Character: Killbob Strange Secret: Is a Hermaphrodite Featured Location: The Eiffle (sic) Tower Sponsored by: Cunard Liners

Series 4, Episode 3 – 'The Curious Incident of the Pub'

2017-05-3141:55

Plumber Jefferey (sic) gets sea(sick) trying to stop pubs and bars taking to the oceans in a bid to stay open longer, as a new Cold War threatens to break out in this watery adventure. Featuring special guest foley artist Amberley Cull. For this show, the audience suggestions were... Title: The Curious Incident of the Pub Main Character: Jefferey Strange Secret: Sleeps with Sailors Featured Location: A Submarine Sponsored by: KFC & McDonald's

Series 4, Episode 2 – 'Beards From Faces!'

2017-05-2246:48

Hapless petty criminal Bailey cuts a deal with the coppers, and goes deep under cover. All the beards are being stolen from priceless artworks. But why? It's a race against time, and to top it all off, our reluctant hero's wearing paper clothes. Featuring special guest foley artist Alice Winn. Title: Beards From Faces! Main Character: Bailey Strange Secret: He's From Beta Centauri Featured Location: Shona's Kitchen Sponsored by: Meow Mix

Series 4, Episode 1 – 'The Revenge Of The Rat Pack'

2017-05-1545:49

The Rat Pack are back, with their (old blue) eye on ensuring New York, New York is the only place named twice. Meanwhile nominatively determined Wolfgang is finding that, sure enough, everybody loves somebody, in the sleepy Australian town of Toodyay. Inevitably, there’s stormy weather on the horizon though, as Frank and co roll into the twofold-titled township with destructive intent. Featuring special guest foley artist Alice Winn. Title: The Revenge of the Rat Pack Main Character: Wolfgang Strange Secret: Has a Second Head Featured Location: In A Pub in Toodyay, Australia Sponsored by: Medicinal Tooth Powder

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