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Simon Mayo's Confessions

Bauer Media

Comedy

4.9 • 1.3K Ratings

🗓️ 10 October 2025

⏱️ 38 minutes

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Summary

Step into the confessionals for another memorable episode of Simon Mayo's Confessions! This week, Father Simon and the lively Confessional Collective dive into a mix of outrageous mishaps and stories that are sure to leave you in stitches.

This week, we hear from Bob, who finds himself grappling with guilt after a catastrophic mishap involving funeral boxes. Alan has a fateful encounter with a vacuum cleaner and a canister of pink paint that shocked his mother upon returning home. Then, Artie shares a comical tale of a holiday miscommunication that had his wife accidentally making a scene at a beach bar, all while the pandemic protocols were still fresh in everyone’s minds. Meanwhile, Roger shares his cheeky ice currency scheme to fund some airtime on his childhood TV, leading to an unexpected turn of events.

With more amusing anecdotes, cheeky banter, and reflections on life’s little quirks, this episode promises laughs and unforgettable confessions.

Got a wild tale of your own? Send it to confessions@greatesthitsradio.co.uk and join the fun!

Transcript

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