
The Birthday Cake Game
Comedic quiz hosted by Richard Osman posing one question - do you know how old people are? Three guests battle to prove they're the best at working out ages.
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Oct 5, 2021 • 28min
Episode 6
A brand new comedic quiz hosted by Richard Osman that poses one simple question - do you know how old people are? Part quiz show, part panel show, and sometimes part chat show - The Birthday Cake Game is always play-along and full of entertaining guesses, with some surprising take home facts.The trio joining Richard this week, battling to prove they're the best at working out ages and to take home the coveted birthday cake, are Suzi Ruffell, Andrew Hunter Murray and Sophie Duker. Tune in to find out who comes out on top and see if you can beat the players and score higher at home.Production Manager: Ellie Threlfall
Production Executive: Gemma Whitford
Producer: Tamara GilderA Remarkable production for BBC Radio 4

Sep 28, 2021 • 29min
Episode 5
A brand new comedic quiz hosted by Richard Osman that poses one simple question - do you know how old people are? Part quiz show, part panel show, and sometimes part chat show - The Birthday Cake Game is always play-along and full of entertaining guesses, with some surprising take home facts.The trio joining Richard this week, battling to prove they're the best at working out ages and to take home the coveted birthday cake, are Catherine Bohart, Ivo Graham and Ramita Navai. Tune in to find out who comes out on top and see if you can beat the players and score higher at home.Production Manager: Ellie Threlfall
Production Executive: Gemma Whitford
Producer: Tamara GilderA Remarkable production for BBC Radio 4

Sep 21, 2021 • 28min
Episode 4
A brand new comedic quiz hosted by Richard Osman that poses one simple question - do you know how old people are? Part quiz show, part panel show, and sometimes part chat show - The Birthday Cake Game is always play-along and full of entertaining guesses, with some surprising take home facts.The trio joining Richard this week, battling to prove they're the best at working out ages and to take home the coveted birthday cake, are Rhys James, Maisie Adam and Rick Edwards. Tune in to find out who comes out on top and see if you can beat the players and score higher at home.Production Manager: Ellie Threlfall
Production Executive: Gemma Whitford
Producer: Tamara GilderA Remarkable production for BBC Radio 4

Sep 14, 2021 • 29min
Episode 3
Jayne, Stuart, and Rebecca compete in The Birthday Cake Game to guess the ages of celebrities like Tom Hardy and Twiggy. They also discuss cricket player Shane Warren's age and joke about Ashley Roberts's age. The chapter ends with suspense as they reveal correct ages and award a winner with a birthday cake.

Sep 7, 2021 • 28min
Episode 2
Comedic quiz show where players guess ages of celebrities. Jokes about Bernie Sanders' 80th birthday party. Discussion and guesses about Emily Maitless' age. Opinions on Guy Ritchie's age and his films. Game of guessing each other's ages. Guessing Kerry Katona and Joe Sugg's ages. Guessing Gloria Gaynor's age, with mention of 'Your Dead to Me' podcast.

Aug 31, 2021 • 28min
Episode 1
Comedian and TV presenter Jayne Sharp, stand-up comedian and actor Ed Gamble, and actress and comedian Beattie Edmondson join host Richard Osman in a comedic quiz show about guessing people's ages. They discuss the ages of Richard Gere and Fern Cotton, their own favorite bands, and ordering food in restaurants. Jayne Sharp is announced as the winner and they mention Cameron Diaz's age.

Aug 24, 2021 • 2min
Welcome to The Birthday Cake Game with Richard Osman!
Welcome to The Birthday Cake Game, a brand new comedic quiz hosted by Richard Osman that poses one simple question - do you know how old people are? Part quiz show, part panel show, and sometimes part chat show - The Birthday Cake Game is always play-along and full of entertaining guesses, with some surprising take home facts.Tune in to find out who comes out on top and see if you can beat the players and score higher at home.Production Manager: Ellie Threlfall
Production Executive: Gemma Whitford
Producer: Tamara GilderA Remarkable production for BBC Radio 4
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