#452 - Here Lies The Volkswagen Barrel of Eggs

Elis James and John Robins

BBC

Comedy

4.8 • 6K Ratings

🗓️ 8 July 2025

⏱️ 59 minutes

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Summary

After many moons of service the mobile terrarium / paint dump / dodgem, the VW Barrel of Eggs, is no more. And today’s show is in tribute to that trusty steed.

Currently lying in state, when it makes its final journey on the back of a low loader to the scrapheap make sure to line the streets of South London and doff your cap.

Yes this is the only podcast to pay tribute to two different cars coincidentally manufactured under the auspices of the VW Group. Pushing boundaries and all that.

But how will John handle the news?

Despite so much time dedicated to such fun there is enough left over for some secondary fun on a bleak day. Can Elis hit a *true* return to Connecting form? Plus, there’s a thrillingly competitive Made Up Game.

A book of condolence has been opened up via [email protected] on email and 07974 293 022 on WhatsApp for all your automotive tributes.

Transcript

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0:00.0	Get closer to the action with live commentary from the world's greatest sporting events on BBC Sounds.
0:06.0	It is all over!
0:08.0	Bulls are an edge, caught behind.
0:10.0	Including cricket Super League, Women's Euro's 2025, Wimbledon, Formula One and much more.
0:17.0	It's all right to the lights and foot to the floor.
0:20.0	Oh, what's's done it!
0:21.4	Drop shots!
0:23.0	Winner!
0:23.6	On five sports extra,
0:25.1	sports extra two and sports extra three.
0:27.7	Listen, only on BBC Sounds.
0:31.4	BBC Sounds, music, radio, podcasts.
0:34.8	Music, radio, podcasts.
0:55.3	The Radio Podcasts Stop all the clocks.
0:58.1	Cut off the telephone.
1:04.3	Prevent the dog or a fox from barking with a juicy bone.
1:07.8	Silence BBC sounds with muffled drum.
1:10.1	Contact auto trader.
1:12.0	Let the mourners come.
1:14.8	Let aeroplane circle moaning overhead.
1:17.0	Scribling on the sky the message.
1:20.0	Ellis's Volkswagen Golf is dead.
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