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Dec 29, 2025 In this special anniversary episode, Ruth Paul, portrayed by Ellie White, reunites with the current host Chloe Slack to celebrate 81 years of broadcasting. They share hilarious archival clips, roasting past segments with witty banter. The duo explores quirky topics like the phenomenon of tall boys in Dorset, the tongue-in-cheek theory on women's sensitivity to storms, and a viral dance craze with a traditional twist. With standout moments from an ensemble cast, this episode is a delightful nod to the show's legacy and comedic evolution.
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Campaign For Death By Lion
- Bella Perpetuity describes her planned assisted death by lion on her 100th birthday after a multi-stop journey to be mauled in Gaborone.
- She contrasts accidental maulings with the legal ban on assisted maulings and frames it as a campaign for choice.
Phone Snatching Disproportionately Hits Women
- Chloe Slack highlights that 73% of phone snatches target women and suggests smaller hands may make phones easier to steal.
- The segment shows policing advice can feel detached or unhelpful in practice when victims need immediate help.
How A Town Raised Very Tall Boys
- Reporter Lisa Threatt visits Rouge Binton to investigate why local boys are unusually tall and interviews mothers from the Big Boys Club.
- Mothers describe holistic, environmental and literal stretching methods as humorous explanations for the boys' height.
