James O'Brien's Mystery Hour

James O'Brien's Mystery Hour

Global

Society & Culture, Comedy

4.5 • 985 Ratings

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Overview

If you've ever wondered "why", then this is the hour for you. Sometimes simple, sometimes intelligent, but almost always entertaining, probably the best hour of radio you could ever download!

604 Episodes

Why is popcorn a cinema snack?

This is a catch-up version of James O'Brien's Mystery Hour. To join the game, call 0345 60 60 973, Thursdays at 12pm.

Transcribed - Published: 28 May 2026

How do football commentators remember players?

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Transcribed - Published: 21 May 2026

When did people start Mexican waving?

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Transcribed - Published: 14 May 2026

Why are slugs coming for my dishwasher?

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Transcribed - Published: 7 May 2026

Why has my bagel got a hole in it?

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Transcribed - Published: 30 April 2026

What colour is his ball?

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Transcribed - Published: 23 April 2026

Why is the luggage all over the place?

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Transcribed - Published: 16 April 2026

Easter eggs: what's all that about?

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Transcribed - Published: 2 April 2026

Why are there so many breads?

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Transcribed - Published: 26 March 2026

Why don't I burn when I'm cycling?

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Transcribed - Published: 26 March 2026

Why are letters shaped like that?

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Transcribed - Published: 12 March 2026

Sniffing empty bottles?

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Transcribed - Published: 5 March 2026

Why is my hamster so ungrateful?

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Transcribed - Published: 26 February 2026

Where did they get the water from for the canals?

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Transcribed - Published: 12 February 2026

Why won't my glasses blow off?

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Transcribed - Published: 29 January 2026

An insult to science

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Transcribed - Published: 22 January 2026

Can you feel the tension in a room?

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Transcribed - Published: 15 January 2026

Is some music too hard to play?

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Transcribed - Published: 8 January 2026

My kitten won't listen to me

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Transcribed - Published: 18 December 2025

Mystery Hour Travel Edition: It's in a tin

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Transcribed - Published: 11 December 2025

How genetically related am I to Farage?

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Transcribed - Published: 4 December 2025

Raw meat, leaves and that?

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Transcribed - Published: 27 November 2025

Who invented the suit?

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Transcribed - Published: 20 November 2025

Where did "Geordies" come from?

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Transcribed - Published: 13 November 2025

A major induction hobs dispute

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Transcribed - Published: 6 November 2025

Unbelievable bee content

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Transcribed - Published: 30 October 2025

The truth about Guinness

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Transcribed - Published: 23 October 2025

Big Boxer's Beards

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Transcribed - Published: 16 October 2025

Why do journalists shout questions on Downing Street?

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Transcribed - Published: 9 October 2025

One question hijacks Mystery Hour

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Transcribed - Published: 25 September 2025

Running the marathon with a fridge

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Transcribed - Published: 18 September 2025

Where are the acorn trees?

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Transcribed - Published: 11 September 2025

What should I do with this pigeon?

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Transcribed - Published: 14 August 2025

The tyranny of the picture frame

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Transcribed - Published: 7 August 2025

Why does the UK have only one time zone?

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Transcribed - Published: 31 July 2025

Why is there a pink pigeon?

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Transcribed - Published: 24 July 2025

How do spiders get in and out of a bathtub?

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Transcribed - Published: 17 July 2025

How do train drivers get to work?

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Transcribed - Published: 10 July 2025

Why is my washing machine lying to me?

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Transcribed - Published: 3 July 2025

Does the world get heavier?

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Transcribed - Published: 27 June 2025

What happens when you lose a finger?

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Transcribed - Published: 19 June 2025

My kids love getting dizzy

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Transcribed - Published: 29 May 2025

Why can't I hear my accent?

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Transcribed - Published: 22 May 2025

Why peeling an egg can get chaotic

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Transcribed - Published: 15 May 2025

Have I got a superpower?

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Transcribed - Published: 8 May 2025

Where do geese go?

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Transcribed - Published: 1 May 2025

Cats, dogs and... ferrets?

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Transcribed - Published: 24 April 2025

Where do the rocket boosters end up?

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Transcribed - Published: 17 April 2025

Why don't you get savoury drinks?

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Transcribed - Published: 10 April 2025

What does my phone know about me?

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Transcribed - Published: 3 April 2025

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