404 Funny

One of the food industry's most respected men (that is, if you don't include Fray Bentos, who's a top bloke) says "Yes!" to Chris Skinner, confessing his unfortunate allergy and the reasons behind his hatred of Mr. Kipling.

Adrian Ftang counts down numbers 14 to 9 in the Dogs Must Be Carried chart. Features parodies of Pulp, Tom Waits, Radiohead, and Kraftwerk. Some featured tracks can also be found on the Dogs Must Be Carried CD, which is available at iTunes, CD Baby, and over 2,000 outlets worldwide. Featuring Eirlys Bellin, Rob Clyne, Brian Luff, Nick Saalfeld, and Liam J. Stratton. Special thanks to Hywel Luff. Production assistance by Wells Park Communications. Visit www.dogsmustbecarried.co.uk for full credits.

With Will Franken. TRACKS: The Rue de la Moo-Moo, part one / The First Beatles / So Much Talent. . .So Little Time / It's A Wonderful Tragedy / Recon Tango Charlie / Give Context A Chance / To Hell With Hemingway / Loose Marbles (a documentary) / What Is It You Do Again? / Molly Ringwald Cornflakes / The Shelter (a story) / The Rue de la Moo-Moo, part two (Good Night). Donations gratefully received at http://www.willfranken.com/.

The first of four sketch shows from Liam J. Stratton (now 50% of comedy duo The Scarlet Pimps) and Miles Eady (now as close to 100% of himself as anyone could possibly be), recorded way back in 2005.

Released to the Liar Media Group under the British Government's 35-year rule, here is the full-length audio from the never-transmitted civil defence public information film, Protect and Survive, digitally remastered from the sole surviving audio copy. Sadly, the accompanying visuals were lost for good when a Central Office of Information techie recorded Miss TV Times 1974 over it. Brought to you by Richard Cray, with additional contributions by Miles Eady.

Resonance FM stalwart John Dredge and Channel Four Comedy Lab writer / performer James Shakeshaft talk about nothing in particular in this one-off collaboration.

From the archives, dusted off and smartened up, here's a chance to hear a collaboration between two original contributors to Comedy 365, John Dredge and the late Blue Pepper (aka: Liam J Stratton and Miles Eady). Don't forget that from now on 404 Funny will be the only podcast to feature new and original content from John, Liam, and Miles.

The richest man in the world tears himself away from his iMac and Playstation to allow Chris Skinner a ten-minute window in his working day. We'd like to go into more detail but our software's just crashed.

Adrian Ftang counts down numbers 22 to 15 in the Dogs Must Be Carried chart. Features parodies of Bjork, Kate Bush, and Cliff Richard. Some featured tracks can also be found on the Dogs Must Be Carried CD, which is available at iTunes, CD Baby, and over 2,000 outlets worldwide. Featuring Nick Saalfeld, Liam J. Stratton, and Miriam Turner. Production assistance by Wells Park Communications. Visit the website at www.dogsmustbecarried.co.uk for full credits.

Dr Answers takes more calls and addresses your e-mails in the last programme of the current series. He will return in 2010, so get your questions in nice and early by e-mailing questions@dranswers.co.uk. Dr Answers is brought to you by James Shakeshaft, David LE Davis, and science. Extra content available at www.dranswers.co.uk. Don't forget to catch James and David's sitcom, Hung Out, on Channel Four in January - for more accurate transmission information as and when it's confirmed, bookmark our Blogger page or become a fan of 404 Funny on Facebook, if you're that way inclined.

This week, Doctor Roberts reveals the five reasons why he likes Jenni.

The headlines: Bush Asks Americans to Be Patient - He'll Be Gone By the End of the Year; Dutch Government Bans Ben Elton; Rosie Millard Robs Bank to Fund Lifestyle.

John's uncanny one-off homage to Kenny Everett.

In the sixth and final lecture of nine, John Dredge looks at the sea. Which is kind of obvious from the episode title. Don't know why I bother sometimes.

He's a family man, but he does swear. Asking the all-important questions: Chris Skinner.