h2g2 The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy: Earth Edition

...the best edition of The Now Show I've heard for flipping ages

If you haven't heard it, try to find a spare half an hour for a listen, and if you haven't got half an hour, at least make five minutes to listen to Marcus Brigstocke's section at the nine minute mark. I've said it before, but this really is what Listen Again is for.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio4/comedy/nowshow.shtml

Thanks for the tip.

They're doing the Somerfield bit at the moment

Well, one person likes a bit of topical satire, anyway

Hey, I can listen to that now I've got a home internet connection! After I've installed Real Alternative anyway.

"Sometimes your family can get right up your nose"

Had to be done really. I rather liked the idea of having the power to end Westlife, but I suspect there's a logical hole there somewhere.

'Derivative' - 'Oasis'

"john_42" because all the other login names have been taken...

Gitwizard.

Okay, I know Brigstocke nigh on always uses that, but I like it.

It is the only word that could be used to accurately describe David Blaine, though - if a word doesn't exist, make up a better one

So who's the Hitchhiker fan amongst the broadcasters?
Did anyone else notice the login name?

I have no idea - I know Mitch Benn is a big Doctor who fan, which is a long-running joke. Do I get a point for that?

I don't know the answer, that's why I was asking
I was referring to posting 8, which no-one has responded to

Yes, I know you were - I was just using the opportunity to show off my wealth of Mitch Benn knowledge

It was funny.

I'm glad you think so

There's another one from the week before on BBC7 if anyone's interested:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/bbc7/listenagain/sunday/

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