Episodes
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| 01 | Star Wars | 19950628 | 20161116 (BBC7) 20210213 (BBC7) 20231105 (BBC7) | Experts Dan Gaster and Paul Powell tackle the questions no-one can be bothered to ask. This week - Which is the best aphrodisiac? Oysters or a naked woman? The solution to this and many other needles queries will be revealed in the show. Written by Dan Gaster and Paul Powell First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 1995. What is the best aphrodisiac - oysters or a naked woman? For starters - Which is the best aphrodisiac? Oysters or a naked woman? Written by and starring Dan Gaster and Paul Powell. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in June 1995. What is the best aphrodisiac - oysters or a naked woman? Dan Gaster and Paul Powell tackle audience quirky questions. From June 1995. A six-part series of the show that takes on the questions that How Do They Do That? didn't dare answer. This week: which is the better aphrodisiac - oysters or a naked woman? The solution to this and other queries will be revealed. Written and hosted by Dan Gaster and Paul Powell. With Simon Godley , Clare Cathcart and Martin Hyder Producer Phil Clarke A six-part series taking on the questions that How Do They Do That? didn't dare answer. 1: Written and hosted by Dan Gaster and Paul Powell. With Simon Godley , Clare Cathcart and Martin Hyder. Producer Phil Clarke Rpt The last in the series of the comedy sketch show. With Dan Gaster , Paul Powell , Melanie Hudson , Martin Hyder , Neil McCaul and Dan Strauss. Written by Dan Gaster and Paul Powell Producers Phil Clarke and Dawn Ellis Dan Gaster and Paul Powell return with the comedy sketch show which confronts the world's most puzzling trivia, historical curiosities and weird and wonderful people. In this edition, the longest-running play in history, and a look at what happened to the. In this edition, the longest-running play in history, and a look at what happened to the actor who played Luke Skywalker in Star Wars. With Melanie Hudson , Martin Hyder , Neil McCaul and Dan Strauss. Written by Dan Gaster and Paul Powell Director Phil Clarke |
| 02 | 19950705 | 20161123 (BBC7) 20210220 (BBC7) 20231112 (BBC7) | Which really did come first - the chicken or the Cheg? Experts Dan Gaster and Paul Powell tackle the questions no-one can be bothered to ask. This time: What do you pack polystyrene in? Listen in for the solution for this and many other needless questions. Written by and starring Dan Gaster and Paul Powell. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in July 1995. Which really did come first - the chicken or the Cheg? Dan Gaster and Paul Powell tackle audience quirky questions. From July 1995. Part two of the series which tackles all those needless questions. Written and hosted by DAN GASTER and PAUL POWELL. With SIMON GODLEY , Clare Cathcart and MARTIN HYDER. Producer Phil Clarke A six-part series tackling the questions no-one else can be bothered to ask. 2: Written and hosted by Dan Gaster and Paul Powell. With Simon Godley , Clare Cathcart and Martin Hyder. Producer Phil Clarke Rpt Dan Gaster and Paul Powell present the comedy sketch show which confronts the world's most puzzling trivia, historical curiosities and weird and wonderful people. Written by Dan Gaster and Paul Powell Director Phil Clarke | |
| 03 | 19950712 | 20161130 (BBC7) 20210227 (BBC7) 20231119 (BBC7) | If all roads lead to Rome, how do you drive out again? Experts Dan Gaster and Paul Powell tackle the questions no-one can be bothered to ask. This time: If all roads lead to Rome, how do you drive out again? Listen in for the solution for this and many other needless questions. Written by and starring Dan Gaster and Paul Powell. Additional material by Will Ing and Ben Silburn. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in July 1995. If all roads lead to Rome, how do you drive out again? Dan Gaster and Paul Powell tackle audience quirky questions. From July 1995. 3: The comedy show tackles more needless questions, this week from students at the University of East Anglia. Written and hosted by DAN GASTER and PAUL POWELL. With SIMON GODLEY , Clare Cathcartand MARTIN HYDER. Producer Phil Clarke '3: The comedy show tackles more needless questions, this week from students at the University of East Anglia. Written and hosted by Dan Gaster and Paul Powell. With Simon Godley , Clare Cathcartand Martin Hyder. Producer Phil Clarke' 'infotainment show which goes on the road to tackle more needless questions. 3: Written and hosted by Dan Gaster and Paul Powell. With Simon Godley , Clare Cathcart and Martin Hyder. Producer Phil Clarke Rpt' 'The comedy sketch show which confronts the world's most puzzling trivia. In this edition: the girl who knows everyone, and a look at whether scientists really have discovered life on Mars. Written and hosted by Dan Gaster and Paul Powell. With Melanie Hudson , Martin Hyderand Neil McCaul. Recorded at the Newcastle Comedy Festival. Producer Phil Clarke' | |
| 04 | 19950719 | 20161207 (BBC7) 20210306 (BBC7) 20231126 (BBC7) | When Parmesan goes rotten, what does it smell of? Experts Dan Gaster and Paul Powell tackle the questions no-one can be bothered to ask. This week: When Parmesan goes rotten, what does it smell of? The solution to this and many other needles queries will be revealed in the show. Written and performed by Dan Gaster and Paul Powell. With Simon Godley, Clare Cathcart and Martin Hyder. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in July 1995. When Parmesan goes rotten, what does it smell of? Dan Gaster and Paul Powell tackle audience quirky questions. From July 1995. The comedy series tackling the questions no one else can be bothered to ask goes on the road to Warwick Arts Centre. Written and hosted by Dan Gaster and Paul Powell. With Simon Godley , Clare Cathcart and Martin Hyder. Producer Phil Clarke This time: When Parmesan goes rotten, what does it smell of? Written by and starring Dan Gaster and Paul Powell. 'The comedy series tackling the questions no one else can be bothered to ask goes on the road to Warwick Arts Centre. Written and hosted by Dan Gaster and Paul Powell. With Simon Godley , Clare Cathcart and Martin Hyder. Producer Phil Clarke' A six-part series tackling the questions no-one else can be bothered to ask. 4: Written and hosted by Dan Gaster and Paul Powell. With Simon Godley , Clare Cathcart and Martin Hyder. Producer Phil Clarke Rpt A comedy sketch show which confronts the world's most puzzling trivia. In this edition: do poltergeists exist, and is it true that zombies walk the streets of London? Hosted by Dan Gaster and Paul Powell , with Melanie Hudson , Martin Hyder , Neil McCaul and Dan Strauss. Written by Dan Gaster and Paul Powell Producer Phil Clarke | |
| 05 | 19950726 | 20161214 (BBC7) 20210313 (BBC7) 20231203 (BBC7) | If all the world's a stage, where does the audience sit? Hosts Dan Gaster and Paul Powell tackle another selection of imponderable questions from the studio audience. This time - if all the world's a stage, where does the audience sit? The answer to this and similar irrelevant queries will be revealed! First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in July 1995. If all the world's a stage, where does the audience sit? Dan Gaster and Paul Powell tackle audience quirky questions. From 1995. This week - if all the world's a stage, where does the audience sit? The answer to this and similar irrelevant queries will be revealed in tonight's show. With Simon Godfrey, Clare Cathcart and Martin Hyder. Dan Gaster and Paul Powell tackle the questions no one else can be bothered to ask. With Simon Godley , Clare Cathcart and Martin Hyder. Producer Phil Clarke If all the world's a stage, where does the audience sit? Dan Gaster and Paul Powell tackle audience quirky questions. From July 1995. 'Dan Gaster and Paul Powell tackle the questions no one else can be bothered to ask. With Simon Godley , Clare Cathcart and Martin Hyder. Producer Phil Clarke' 'A series tackling the questions no-one else can be bothered to ask. Written and hosted by Dan Gaster and Paul Powell , with Simon Godley , Clare Cathcart and Martin Hyder. Producer Phil Clarke Rpt' | |
| 06 LAST | 19950802 | 20161221 (BBC7) 20210320 (BBC7) 20231210 (BBC7) | Hosts Dan Gaster and Paul Powell tackle another selection of imponderable questions from the studio audience. This time - Does colour exist or is it a pigment of our imagination? The answer to this and similar irrelevant queries will be revealed! First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in August 1995. Does colour exist or is it a pigment of our imagination? Dan Gaster and Paul Powell tackle audience quirky questions. From 1995. Does colour exist or is it a pigment of our imagination? Dan Gaster and Paul Powell tackle audience quirky questions. From August 1995. Hosts Dan Gaster and Paul Powell tackle imponderable questions from a studio audience. The last of the series with Simon Godley , Clare Cathcart and Martin Hyder. Written by Dan Gaster and Paul Powell. Producer Phil Clarke Rpt |