#458 - Simon Davies’ Uncle, #CigsNotPigs and The Protective Wall of Human Community

Elis James and John Robins

BBC

Comedy

4.8 • 6K Ratings

🗓️ 29 July 2025

⏱️ 60 minutes

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Summary

It’s a big show for Elis’s confidence. After failing to clinch the first quint-connection last week, he was already on the ropes. But throw in a Made Up Game question harking back to school maths, and another tense outing of the Cymru Connection, and he may (does) turn into a man on the edge.

And for said Made Up Game we have a very special guest in the studio. It’s someone who brings Elis and John vibes to the area most weeks, and they’re here to present their very own game.

Plus there’s a lot of talk about imbalance within the BBC and the classic question: what if 100,000 cars watched Oasis?

It’s [email protected] and 07974 293 022 on WhatsApp for all your very best stuff.

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0:00.0	It's not funny, it's true.
0:05.2	Lily Allen and Makita Oliver.
0:07.8	Um, Keats, I've got some questions for you on BBC Sounds.
0:11.4	Tell me what you've enjoyed about our podcast so far.
0:13.8	I like that you've got more and more comfortable in this space and I've watched you show all parts of yourself.
0:19.5	We've both cried.
0:20.7	Miss me with Lily Allen and Makita Oliver.
0:23.6	We're just us having a shot.
0:25.2	Feels like we've been doing it forever.
0:27.3	We kind of have.
0:30.0	Listen on BBC Sounds.
0:34.0	BBC Sounds, music, radio, podcasts.
0:37.3	Music. BBC Sounds, Music, Radio, podcasts. Hello, everyone. The BBC has recently issued updated guidance stating that factual presenters
1:01.8	must have the entirety of their social media history screened to confirm they have not
1:06.4	previously expressed opinions that could find them committing the worst sin of public service broadcasting.
1:12.1	Disbalance. This good idea that we agree with will ensure that the public peace of mind
1:18.5	will ensure the public peace of mind that no factual content they consume will have been
1:23.7	created by people expressing that most dangerous of human failings and opinion.
1:28.4	If you would like to read more, check out the BBC's recently published update.
1:32.5	Bold Balance and the BBC better broadcasting for a Britain you can believe.
1:37.9	Unfortunately, there have been casualties.
1:41.0	During lockdown, Clive Myrie flagrantly espoused his opinion that in times of crisis, buying branded goods gave him a sense of comfort.
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