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Do you have a big ego? Do you know someone who has? This Quackcast is about utilising egos for comic characters for comedic purposes, to humanise character, or to make villains more unlikeable and or funny. Big egos are a sign of poor self esteem, people inflate their egos to cope with feelings of inadequacy and inferiority. For examples of that we have a certain prominent politician and also a tech billionaire as perfect representations of every facet of that concept. :) Personally I LOVE a protagonist with a big, inflated ego, especially if it's also illustrated that it's undeserved, and often shown punctured. It's pretty uncommon for protagonists to have big egos though unfortunately because people see that as weakness in their character and status rather than making them more interesting. Big egos are far more common in villains, mostly because it's seen as a negative trait, but also because it's an easy way to show how weak and pathetic they are, they're also a goldmine for easy laughs. The latter is the reason that the characters with the biggest egos in fiction are often not the main villain but the villain's lieutenant. My favourite protagonists with big egos are Tank Girl, George Costanza from Seinfeld, Duckman (played by the same actor as George. Jason Alexander), Flashman from the books by George MacDonald Fraser, Space Dandy, Basil Faulty from Faulty Towers, Hyacinth Bucket from Keeping up Appearances, and Meg from the series Drifters. I'd love to name more but it's not a common trait, though you can point out a million villains with massive egos. In the Quackcast I examine Conan the Barbarian as a story about ego: Conan acquires a massive ego as a reaction to being kidnapped as a child and living as a slave, then being trained as a gladiator and lauded with praise and women. That only increases when he gets his freedom, joins his friends and becomes a successful thief. He's then tasked with rescuing a princess from a cult and returning her to her father. His ego is so big he eschews the help of his friends and tries to do it alone. He's captured by the villain, Thulsa Doom, the same man who killed his mother and enslaved him. Thulsa lectures him on the strength of ego and manipulation before crucifying Conan on a tree. As he dies, Conan's ego dies with him. His friends find his body and take him back, reviving him without ego. In then end Conan defeats Thulsa Doom, Thulsa expects his ego to dominate Conan and save himself but Conan kills him the same way Thulsa killed his mother, and does it totally without ego. As a last gesture he burns down Thulsa's temple and his cult disbands: the last two symbols of Thulsa Doom's over inflated ego. Do you agree with my take on Conan the Barbarian? Do you like characters to have a big ego? If so, what are your fave examples? Gunwallace was kind enough to give us a theme inspired Therion Inside of Me - Rocky, raw, groove with a godly chorus of cool backup singers. Let this one burn into your consciousness and enjoy! Topics and shownotes Links Featured comic: Midcard - https://www.theduckwebcomics.com/news/2025/feb/04/featured-comic-midcard/ Featured music: Therion Inside of Me - https://www.theduckwebcomics.com/Therion_Inside_of_Me_/ - by Denverjem, rated A. Special thanks to: Gunwallace - https://www.theduckwebcomics.com/user/Gunwallace/ Tantz Aerine - https://www.theduckwebcomics.com/user/Tantz_Aerine/ Ozoneocean - https://www.theduckwebcomics.com/user/ozoneocean Kawaiidaigakusei - https://www.theduckwebcomics.com/user/kawaiidaigakusei Banes - https://www.theduckwebcomics.com/user/Banes/ VIDEO exclusive! Become a subscriber on the $5 level and up to see our weekly Patreon video and get our advertising perks! - https://www.patreon.com/DrunkDuck Even at $1 you get your name with a link on the front page and a mention in the weekend newsposts! Join us on Discord - https://discordapp.com/invite/7NpJ8GS

How many Slack conversations have you had that have been life-changing? If you answered anything other than “zero”, you are a liar. OR you are a member of the team that made the game we're talking about on this podcast. We're going back to 2019 to look at a stealth-puzzle game that became a phenomenon. We're talking Untitled Goose Game.On this episode of Stealth Boom Boom, we take a look at developer House House's confusion around why people didn't like the bird made up of two colours. We also discuss the use of sandbox on the physical box; three minutes of gameplay that put the game on people's radars; and celebrities like Mark Hoppus, Chrissy Teigen, Kyle MacLachlan and Beaker.Here are some of the things you're gonna hear us chat about in our review: being seen on purpose to manipulate and misdirect villagers; too many opportunities to brute force; HONKING; taking a corner like a car; a slapstick, warm Hitman; a stellar Hyacinth Bucket impression; maintaining eye contact; lineless, pastel CBBC characters; a reactive silent movie-like (also Breath of the Wild) piano; the weight of the waddle; grabbing things in your gob because you don't have hands; gliding along the water; a gorgeous and also sometimes ambiguous to-do list; a bin toothbrush; getting on TV; model villages; walking with a bell in your mouth; the post-game; and being a horrible goose.After all that, we take you through what some of the critics were saying about the game around the time it came out, and then we give you our final verdicts on whether Untitled Goose Game is a Pass, a Play, or an Espionage Explosion.For those who would like to play along at home, we'll be discussing, reviewing and dissecting Alien: Isolation on the next episode of Stealth Boom Boom.IMPORTANT LINKS TO THINGS

Maybe it's just our age but it feels like Keeping Up Appearances was almost ever present when we were growing up. But how does it hold up in the cold light of day? Could it be a timeless classic or is Hyacinth Bucket a true britcom villain?

In this episode, we delve into the quintessential British sitcom Keeping Up Appearances, created and written by Roy Clarke. Airing on BBC1 from 1990 to 1995, this beloved show captivated audiences with its witty portrayal of suburban snobbery and eccentricity. We explore the origins of the series, the inspirations behind its characters, and its impact on British comedy. From Hyacinth Bucket's infamous pronunciation of her surname as "Bouquet" to the hilarious antics of her dysfunctional family, we examine what made this show a timeless classic. Hyacinth Bucket, brilliantly portrayed by Dame Patricia Routledge, is the heart of the series. Her relentless pursuit of social status and her comically disastrous attempts to impress her neighbors form the core of the show's humor. We discuss Routledge's illustrious career and how she brought Hyacinth to life, making her one of the most memorable characters in British television history. We also touch upon the other key characters, including Hyacinth's long-suffering husband Richard, her sisters Daisy and Rose, and their quirky father. The show's success wasn't limited to the UK. Keeping Up Appearances found a dedicated fan base in the US, Canada, Australia, and several European countries. We explore its international appeal and how it became BBC Worldwide's most exported television program by 2016. Through interviews with cast members, fans, and television critics, we gain insight into why this show resonated with viewers across the globe and how it continues to be beloved by audiences today. We also examine some of the show's most iconic episodes and moments. From Hyacinth's disastrous candlelight suppers to her encounters with the nervous postman and the bemused vicar, we relive the scenes that had audiences in stitches.  With its sharp writing, memorable characters, and timeless humor, Keeping Up Appearances remains a shining example of British sitcom excellence. Join us as we celebrate this iconic series and its enduring charm. Talk2TheHand is an independent throwback podcast run by husband and wife, Jimmy and Beth. Obsessed with 90s nostalgia and 90s celebrities, we'll rewind the years and take you back to the greatest era of our lives.   New episodes bursting with nostalgia of the 90s released on Tuesdays. Please subscribe to our podcast and we'll keep you gooey in 1990s love. Find us on Twitter @talk2thehandpod or email us at jimmy@talk2thehand.co.uk or beth@talk2thehand.co.uk

In deze aflevering van DE BLOEMENPODCAST van ANNEMARIJE & JORIEN praten we wat er toch allemaal aan de hand is in onze tuinen door het rare weer.Wat moeten we gaan veranderen in onze tuinen als dit de nieuwe werkelijkheid gaat worden. Allemaal aan de aaltjes? Bedden verhogen? Ook hebben we het over aangebrande dahlia's en geraniums. En ken je Hyacinth Bucket nog? We bespreken het allemaal in deze aflevering.Meer info over pluktuinen: Opleiding je eigen pluktuin en het boek van Annemarije: Flower Happiness. Meer over de dames Annemarije: flowerhappiness.nl Instagram: @florabelflowers Jorien: bloematwork.nl en uniekpotlood.nl Instagram: @bloematwork en @uniekpotlood De Bloemen Podcast heeft ook een eigen Instagram account: @debloemenpodcast.

William Hanson and Jonathan Vernon-Smith are back with their fifth and final series, exploring the world of Hyacinth Bucket and her family in the hit BBC sitcom, Keeping Up Appearances. In the first episode, The Senior Citizens' Outing, Richard and Elizabeth are conscripted by Hyacinth to volunteer to take a group of seniors for an outing at the beach, where gold credit card status Richard is recruited to drive the minibus. Unfortunately, Hyacinth once again is taken favour by a persistent elderly gentleman. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

INTERVIEW: DAME PATRICIA ROUTLEDGE. Dame Patricia Routledge is one of the UK’s most beloved and recognisable actresses, whose career spans more than 70 years and hundreds of plays, musicals, television programmes and films. Although best known for her roles as Hyacinth Bucket in TV sitcom Keeping Up Appearances, Patricia made her name in theatre, starting […]

It's an episode all about women in tech, and also Greeks. An unusual combination, and your favourite unusual combination (Alan and Heather) break it down in depth. Also featuring Alan's impressions of both Hyacinth Bucket and a beer can opening. You've been warned!Follow us on social media and then say things to us!TikTok - @stupidsexypodcastTwitter - @StupidSexyPodInstagram - @StupidSexyPodcastEmail - stupidsexypod@gmail.comLooking for something to watch? Find all episode ratings here:http://shorturl.at/pxPX1

William Hanson and Jonathan Vernon-Smith are back in full bloom with their fourth series, exploring the world of Hyacinth Bucket and her family in the hit BBC sitcom, Keeping Up Appearances. In the first episode of series four, the boys discuss Hyacinth's attempts to force Richard to be forceful and executive on the golf course, plus there's chat about "coffee at eleven" and advice on how to say no to people. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Truth Shall Make Ye Fret is a podcast in which your hosts, Joanna Hagan and Francine Carrel, read and recap every book from Sir Terry Pratchett's Discworld series in chronological order. This week, Part 2 of our recap of “A Hat Full of Sky”. The Hills! The Witches! The Ankle!Find us on the internet:Twitter: @MakeYeFretPodInstagram: @TheTruthShallMakeYeFretFacebook: @TheTruthShallMakeYeFretEmail: thetruthshallmakeyefretpod@gmail.comPatreon: www.patreon.com/thetruthshallmakeyefretWant to follow your hosts and their internet doings? Follow Joanna on twitter @joannahagan and follow Francine @francibambi Things we blathered on about:TTSMYF Presents Marc Burrows: The Magic of Terry Pratchett - We Got Tickets'Tiffany Aching's Guide to Being a Witch' announced | Terry PratchettGood Omens returns July 28th - Twitter [@GoodOmensPrime] Strike Two - NetwarsUS covers for Tiffany books - Twitter  [@JMVenz] Such a Parcel of Rogues in a Nation - Wikipedia Best of Hyacinth Bucket's Name Mispronunciation - YouTubeSelf Did It: Fairy Legends of Type 1137 Scottish Folklore: The Brollachan - Spooky StuffThe Most Unusual Pub Names in the UK - The UK Pub Co The History of British Pub Names with Mary-Ann Ochota - GetOutside (OS)Music: Chris Collins, indiemusicbox.com 

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What a plethora of crazy news over this show. Everything from weird records for sticking things to your face to people driving drunk and causing mayhem in The Villages. Plus Joe was in Hyacinth Bucket moments tonight, oh boy. Hey Tune In Live if you can every Monday night at 8pm est, 7pm cst at http://www.chiampa.org

“No, the chef's gone mother…” Mr. Brandon was at that Swiss Yodeling Contest and caught a bug. No more waiting, Unanimous: Are You Being Served Again/Grace & Favour has arrived! Another big thanks to Dean for co-hosting again! “Are You Being Served: The Next Generation”? AYBSA/G&F aired only 7 years after the original series ended. New theme song! 1990's pan-and-scan opening painting! We're back at Grace Brothers after it finally closes down. The first scene with the characters mirrors the opening of the original pilot with a broken elevator incident. Wendy Richard paused her East Enders career just to film the new series! Enter Joanne Heywood who plays Jessica Lovelock, Young Mr. Grace's personal attendant. Due to an inheritance from the Grace Bros Pension Fund, the staff end up with a 16th Century English manor house. You can get married at the real Millstone Manor in the UK (called Chavenage) built in 1576. It's 2nd owner, Nathanial Stevens, supported Oliver Cromwell during the English Civil War and encouraged the killing of King Charles I. He dies soon after and his ghost was seen riding a carriage in remorse for the king's killing. Meet Tiddles! (again) Who was Gladys Wainwright? One goes… We meet Morris Moulterd played by Billy Burden who's famous for his West Country Somerset accent. Within the series, Millstone Manor was located somewhat close to Somerset which explains Mr. Moulterd's accent. The staff have to round up chickens in the mud while wearing their finest garb (with a Hyacinth Bucket-esqe look). Mrs. Slocombe milks a cow and we learn that she had a romantic rendezvous with a young Mr. Moulterd. Meet Mavis Moulterd, played by Fleur Bennett, the plucky local “land girl”. The staff are going to live at the Manor and rent out the rooms as a hotel. Captain Peacock does a Jane Fonda exercise video every night (which ties him to the middle class). Fake phone numbers in the UK! Mr. Brandon feels his feelings about Mr. Humphries, even in the 1990s, still not being out of the closet. LGBT representation in the media for young gay guys 30 years ago. Treat yourself to some That Does Suit Madame merch at our Bargain Basement podcast shop at imfree.threadless.com for t-shirts, mugs, tote bags, and more! Leave the show a voicemail at the Peacock Hotline: (662)-PEACOCK (662-732-2625) and find us on Twitter @DoesSuitMadame and #AYBS #AreYouBeingServed #ImFree #Britcom #comedy #MrHumphries #ThatDoesSuitMadame #GraceBros #podcast #LGBT #BlackLivesMatter #BBC #AreYouBeingServedAgain #GraceAndFavour

“I'm a confirmed bachelor. More confirmed than you think!”. We re-welcome special guest host Dean Arcuri from Aussie-land! (he's noice, he's diff'rent, he's unyewsuel) Sherrie Hewson liked our tweet! (Who played Mrs. Slocombe in the 2016 BBC reboot/Benedorm). Deep Cut Jeff and refrigerator trivia. Aussie and Southern accents. Kath & Kim love and footie franks. UK accents on Australian TV. We recommend GlobalGiving.org for support for Ukraine. “Undesirable Alien” is the only Australian AYBS episode that's an original script; all other episodes are frame-by-frame remakes of the original UK episodes. Therefore, this is a “lost episode” (which is also very difficult to find online… good luck). Storyline: Mr. Humphries moves to Australia and works at “Bone's”, remarkably similar to Grace Bros. Parody law: tweaking art so it's your own and not a 100% copy. Were the Australian AYBS episodes created so Channel 10 could have a piece of the AYBS pie that ABC had already secured? The American Kath & Kim, Beane's of Boston, a remake of Hyacinth Bucket in Ohio: can you capture lightening in the bottle a 2nd time? The Americans learn the term “bogans”. …and “occa”. Mercuries and Subarus. Mr. Jeff sings! The Roseanne/Absolutely Fabulous connection. June Bronhill, who played the Mrs. Slocombe character (named Mrs. Crawford). She was a famous opera singer whose first acting credit was this show! Occa = Aussie term for someone with a heavy Australian accent. Mr. Brandon is being formulaic about comedy?! How much is that $10.50 Aus bowtie worth today? About $30 US. The cultural phenomenon/soap opera called “Neighbours” which is ending after 37 years of filming 5 days a week. American soaps air during daytime TV. Australia and the UK's soaps are primetime = very different stuff. Mr. Humphries had a work permit to work at Bone's department store but it was lost! Immigration is looking for him on the sales floor. So of course, Mr. Humphries goes into disguise as a bogan maintenance worker. Why did he have corks on his hat in his bogan costume? Bruce is the butchest name. Mrs. Crawford agrees to marry Mr. Humphries so he can stay employed with the team. Using random Australian words. Didgeridoo! Koala! Tim Tam slams are illegal in Northern Mississippi… We want to import fairy bread: white bread, butter, sprinkles. Imaging life next to a big, hairy, beer-drinking man. The “Fast Forward” skit about AYBS starring Kath & Kim stars Magda Szubanski and Gina Riley. Actors copying original AYBS roles vs. a new interpretation of the character. LGBT rights in Australia in the early 1980's. Dean speaks good. Suing for breach of promise? (Calling off an engagement and how engagement rings figure into things). Navigating COVID relationships. “Nutbush City Limits”, the Tina Turner song, is a required Australian wedding song. Disappointment in The Netherlands. And then they find the work permit form! Mrs. Crawford doesn't get to marry Mr. Humphries after all. Deus Ex Machinaaaaaa! …and Mr. Humphries is, once again, free. Up next: Are You Being Served Again? / Grace & Favour!!! Treat yourself to some That Does Suit Madame merch at our Bargain Basement podcast shop at imfree.threadless.com for t-shirts, mugs, tote bags, and more! Leave the show a voicemail at the Peacock Hotline: (662)-PEACOCK (662-732-2625) and find us on Twitter @DoesSuitMadame and #AYBS #AreYouBeingServed #ImFree #Britcom #comedy #MrHumphries #ThatDoesSuitMadame #GraceBros #podcast #LGBT #BlackLivesMatter #BBC

*This is part 2 of Jan Ravens' episode. Though you are free to listen in whichever order you so desire we really do recommend listening to part 1 first or things might be slightly confusing*There's something very peculiar going on at The Moon Under Water, because as our next guest approaches we're still not quite sure who it is. We can't see their face through the mists, but it sounds like it might be Hyacinth Bucket? Wait no, now it sounds like Hillary Clinton? And now it sounds like Theresa May - what the hell is going on?!Ah, now it makes sense. As they step out of the mist and through the doors of everyone's favourite mystical alehouse our guest this week reveals themselves… it's impressionist and actress Jan Ravens!Throughout her career Jan has appeared in a wide range of shows, including Dead Ringers, Have I Got News For You, Spitting Image and even Strictly Come Dancing. She's also been lucky enough to appear in a wide range of pubs, having grown up on The Wirral, studied in Cambridge and worked up and down the country. Let's hope she really goes into detail about her dream pub, and doesn't just give us an impression of it.Want to hear an extended version of this episode, gain access to our bonus podcast ‘Behind The Cellar Door' and support the upkeep of the pub? If so, head to moonunderpod.com and sign up to our Patreon! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

There's something very peculiar going on at The Moon Under Water, because as our next guest approaches we're still not quite sure who it is. We can't see their face through the mists, but it sounds like it might be Hyacinth Bucket? Wait no, now it sounds like Hillary Clinton? And now it sounds like Theresa May - what the hell is going on?!Ah, now it makes sense. As they step out of the mist and through the doors of everyone's favourite mystical alehouse our guest this week reveals themselves… it's impressionist and actress Jan Ravens!Throughout her career Jan has appeared in a wide range of shows, including Dead Ringers, Have I Got News For You, Spitting Image and even Strictly Come Dancing. She's also been lucky enough to appear in a wide range of pubs, having grown up on The Wirral, studied in Cambridge and worked up and down the country. Let's hope she really goes into detail about her dream pub, and doesn't just give us an impression of it.Want to hear an extended version of this episode, gain access to our bonus podcast ‘Behind The Cellar Door' and support the upkeep of the pub? If so, head to moonunderpod.com and sign up to our Patreon! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We've reached the halfway point for the second series of Keeping Up Appearances and, yet again, Hyacinth Bucket is having problems with her family. Daddy's heavily sedated and gone astray and Hyacinth's slovenly sister Daisy is admiring her sink. In our fifth episode of The Luxury Podcast, William Hanson and Jonathan Vernon-Smith discuss their own sink cleaning routines (yes, really) while debating the pros and cons of the episode. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week, it's our second episode of Portugal in the Eurovision Song Contest, covering 1977 - 1989.Tonight, Adam Driver and Doris Roberts take Portugal surging up the scoreboard, Nevada take some fashion tips from Hyacinth Bucket (the lady of the house speaking!), and we give out our highest fashion score of all time.Check it out!

The Luxury Podcast returns for Series 2 of Keeping Up Appearances, as William Hanson and Jonathan Vernon-Smith continue their journey through the hit 90s BBC sitcom. In the words of JVS, the second spell of episodes is when this series really starts 'cooking on gas', and it's no different for the podcast. Hyacinth Bucket is shocked to find a strange man outside Elizabeth's door which begins a journey of discovery for the true identity of this mystery male. And it's Jonathan who has his own tales of shocking neighbours, stories that if Hyacinth were to hear them would really send her into a tizz! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

You know him from ABC TV's 7.30. You know him from The Feed and The Roast and Pointless Australia and more. Yes, the autumn series continues with satirist Mark Humphries.On Friday morning we talked about Australia's coming decade of Scott Morrison as prime minister, magnets, Milo Yiannopoulos, Hyacinth Bucket, our wealth of political cartoonists, the sleeping patterns of snails, the first 20 elements of the periodic table, and even changing the orbit of the Moon.Full podcast details and credits at:https://the9pmedict.com/edict/00136/You can always support this podcast at:https://the9pmedict.com/tip/https://skank.com.au/subscribe/

William Hanson and Jonathan Vernon-Smith guide you through the very first episode of the hit BBC sitcom Keeping Up Appearances. They discuss the introduction to Hyacinth Bucket (pronounced bouquet), the accident's their own father's have been involved in and they analyse the downfall of the humble landline telephone. To watch-along with William and Jonathan, make sure you watch the first episode of the first series of Keeping Up Appearances before listening to this podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Hyacinth Bucket, William Hanson and Jonathan Vernon-Smith welcome the new vicar for tea and light refreshments in the second episode of the sitcom and podcast. Jonathan’s vicar is quite different from Hyacinth’s by the sound of it and William’s caught between horror and hysterics at Jonathan’s childhood anecdotes about peep-toe sling-backs. To watch-along with William and Jonathan, make sure you watch the second episode of the first series of Keeping Up Appearances before listening. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Welcome to Keeping Up Appearances: The Luxury Podcast, the podcast all about Keeping Up Appearances and the world of Hyacinth Bucket. Join William Hanson and Jonathan Vernon-Smith in this teaser episode as they take you through the 10 things they love - and they think you'll love - about the sitcom's leading light, Hyacinth Bucket. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

BE WARNED: It's LuAnna, and this podcast contains honest, upfront opinions, rants, bants and general explicit content. But you know you love it!On LuAnna this week, Indi missing her first day at school due to Corona nearly coming to the Zissman camp, Hilda’s surprise 60th, Anna’s off on a trip with Hyacinth Bucket, Borat, Lufanians at Alex’s new job and a lot of accents. Plus, LuAnna rebel against the script, an angry Aussie mum, Carole Baskin on Dancing with the Stars, Selling Sunset catch ups, The lady who went to the charity shop for a £9 refund and came away with £90k, a singing weirdo and Lu’s annual school rant. Remember, if you want to get in touch you can:Email us at luannathepodcast@gmail.com OR drop us a WhatsApp on 07745 266947

Episode 47 of the 'Round The Archives' podcast sees us 'Keeping Up Appearances' as we spend some quality time with Hyacinth Bucket. Martin and Andy tell us of the new podcast 'An A To Z Of TV Drama', then Martin continues his analysis of 'Quatermass And The Pit' with 'The Enchanted'. Paul examines some rare soaps with 'Marked Personal' and 'Harriet's Back In Town' then Ben Baker salutes the work of 'Cannon And Ball'. That's all in Episode 47 of 'Round The Archives' - starring Lisa Parker, Andrew Trowbridge, Martin Holmes, Andy Priestner, Paul Chandler and Ben Baker.

We're jazz-handing, grape-vining, box-stepping and kick-lining our way through this week's episode, alongside comedian Rob Mulholland in the cast of the World's Worst Musical. It's an episode we've been looking forward to some time and, if the reviews are anything to go by, this is a surefire flop! We've got appearances by Spiderman and Hyacinth Bucket, a pile of bird poo and a motorway service station. This episode is so show-stoppingly bad, it's good. Follow us on Twitter: @worstfoot @bazmcstay @benvandervelde @robmulholland Visit www.worstfootforwardpodcast.com for all previous episodes and you can now donate to us on Patreon if you’d like to support Ben’s baby and Barry’s crippling trivia addiction: https://www.patreon.com/WorstFootForward Worst Foot Forward is part of Podnose: www.podnose.com

For episode 23, Elizabeth and Ben are joined by teacher, opera singer and Dungeon Master Myf Coghill on a trip to Ankh-Morpork's opera house in 1994's Discworld novel of witches, phantoms and experimental cookery: Maskerade! Nanny Ogg finds herself in a coven with Granny Weatherwax and...no-one. She decides young Agnes Nitt - last seen dabbling in the craft while wearing black lace and calling herself "Perdita" - is just the person to fill the position - but Agnes has run off to Ankh-Morpork to join the opera, where all is not well. A mysterious "Opera Ghost" watches over every performance, and while he used to be seen as a good luck charm, he's become demanding, dangerous and possibly deranged. "Perdita" has gotten herself mixed up in it all, thanks to her friendship with the ingenue Christine. Can she find out the identity of the Opera Ghost before the bodies start stacking up - and before Granny and Nanny stick their noses in and do it for her? Pratchett delves into a world hitherto unknown to him and takes Granny and Nanny to the big city for their penultimate book, heavily influenced by The Phantom of the Opera, and about much more earthly matters than their previous adventures. We learn a lot about opera, Andrew Lloyd Webber and the world of publishing, and delve into Pratchett's treatment of Agnes, a beloved character whose unflattering portrayal was the subject of many questions and comments. Did Maskerade bring out the opera fan in you? Do you think Agnes deserved better? And despite being a bit of a downer, is this one of the best Discworld books we've discussed so far? Use the hashtag #Pratchat23 on social media to join the conversation and let us know what you think! We're staying in Ankh-Morpork for Feet of Clay in October before heading back in time to explore the origins of Granny Weatherwax in November with Equal Rites. Plus our subscriber-only bonus podcast, Ook Club, has launched! You can subscribe for as little as $2 a month to check it out. You'll find all the details on our Support Us page. Show Notes and Errata: You can find Myfanwy Coghill on Twitter at @_merlenoir_.The Chronicles of Thomas Covenant is a series of ten fantasy novels written by American author Stephen R. Donaldson between 1977 and 2013. Covenant is an author from our world who loses two fingers before being diagnosed with leprosy, shortly before his wife divorces him. When he is knocked unconscious he is transported to "the Land", a fantasy world where he is a hero of prophecy in the conflict against the evil Lord Foul, though Thomas thinks that the Land is a delusion. The series has had a mixed critical response. If you're going to look into them, please note our content warning: the first book contains an act of rape and this is referred to many times throughout the first trilogy. The English sit-com Keeping Up Appearances was a farce created by Roy Clarke (of Open All Hours and Last of the Summer Wine fame) which ran on BBC One from 1990 to 1995. It starred Patricia Routledge as Hyacinth Bucket, a woman who aspires to move among the upper class, and is desperately ashamed of her lower class family. A running gag is that she tries to have everyone pronounce her family name "bouquet", despite the fact that her middle class husband Richard - played by Clive Swift - has always pronounced it "bucket".Avengers: Endgame (2019) was the final film in the Avengers series, part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. It brought together characters from the previous twenty-one Marvel films in a massive crossover, and became the highest-grossing film of all time.Deadpool and its sequel Deadpool 2 are films from 20th Century Fox about the titular superhero character, a mutant mercenary with rapid healing powers. While technically part of the X-Men film franchise, the films are made on a lower budget and Deadpool - who often breaks the fourth wall in the comics and is aware he is in a movie - comments on the lack of cameos from mo...

The third and final series of Mum is currently airing on BBC2 and Pauline is proving to be as terrifyingly class-conscious as ever. Why do so many British sitcoms and novels centre around women who are obsessed with status? From Margot in The Good Life to Hyacinth Bucket, from Mrs Bennett to Becky Sharp - why are so many of our iconic female characters shameless social climbers? Jenni talks to television critic Julia Raeside and journalist and critic Alex Clark.Jenni speaks to Jo Miller as she steps down from one of the most high-profile local government jobs in the UK. Jo was appointed Chief Executive of Doncaster Council by central Government in 2012, when the Council was officially a “failing” local authority. Jo's turnaround strategy has brought in investment of £2 billion and the town is now in the UK's top ten for growth. How did she achieve this and why is she leaving?A report by Lancaster University and Fatherhood Institute earlier this year states that the number of men working in early years childcare is just 2%, a figure which has not changed for decades. What can be done to attract more men into the career? And, for those working in the sector already, what is the reaction from parents to having a man working with young children?Nearly 2,000 domestic abuse survivors iare being put at risk of homelessness because local authority rules state they aren't vulnerable enough, according to a new report published by the All Party Parliamentary Group for Ending Homelessness. The research and funding was carried out by Crisis, the national charity for homeless people. Presenter: Jenni Murray Producer: Laura Northedge Interviewed Guest: Alex Clark Interviewed Guest: Julia Raeside Interviewed Guest: Jo Miller Interviewed Guest: Rebecca Pritchard

A high stakes battle to give your mother your kidney in a dystopic future, a skilled team of Dream Walkers exploring their enemies psyche, an ancienct curse creating zombies from whole cloth, pet rock battles, and the secret life of Hyacinth Bucket from Keeping Up Appearances. You heard me.

It’s Adam’s (somewhat belated) Birthday choice; and he’s picked 1972’s “Death Line” (renamed “Raw Meat” in the US of A). Set on the London Underground, this grimy shocker features Hyacinth Bucket’s husband contemplating cannibalism on the Piccadilly Line, Christopher Lee’s moustache making a bristly cameo, and Donald Pleasence demanding tea! A lot. Along the way we also discuss Altered Carbon, Lords of Salem, Inside No.9, The Prestige, and X-Men movies Vs. The Marvel Cinematic Universe. MIND THE DOORS! Watch (or re-watch) to avoid spoilers, and join us.

This week is the turn of the wonderful Mr Steve Nallon. From Margret Thatcher to John Inman to Hyacinth Bucket (all of whom make appearances here), Steve has given his impressions to the world. As one of the leading voices on 'Spitting Image' his career has seen him work with everyone from Dame Edna to Boy George. Steve tells us his journey from working mens clubs in the north of England to appearing live to an audience of 35 million on US television. He tells of his work on his one man shows and his experiences of being taken to his first gay club by family members. We talk about the play we are both currently playing in, in London. A fascinating chat with a hard working, extremely funny man. This episode was recorded in the dressing room in Greenwich Theatre pre-show. I could of talked for hours!! Such a pleasure to chat to . I think you will all really enjoy. http://www.nallon.com/ @SteveNallon

13th January 2016: Channel 4 orders Inside Marks And Spencer, BBC1 brings back Hyacinth Bucket, ITV orders The Next Great Magician, BBC2 orders Ben Elton sitcom, BBC1 plans TOTP revival, NBC brings back The Celebrity Apprentice with Arnold Schwarzenegger.

Hyacinth Bucket and the Gospel.

Hyacinth Bucket and the Gospel.

This week the castaway on Desert Island Discs is Patricia Routledge. Once voted the nation's favourite actress for her television roles as Hyacinth Bucket and Hetty Wainthrop, she has also been successful in the theatre, in musicals, and of course in Alan Bennett's monologues Talking Heads. In conversation with Sue Lawley, she talks about her life and work and chooses eight records to take to the mythical island.[Taken from the original programme material for this archive edition of Desert Island Discs] Favourite track: String Quintet in C Major - Adagio by Franz Schubert Book: The collected works by John Donne Luxury: Tea service with tea

This week the castaway on Desert Island Discs is Patricia Routledge. Once voted the nation's favourite actress for her television roles as Hyacinth Bucket and Hetty Wainthrop, she has also been successful in the theatre, in musicals, and of course in Alan Bennett's monologues Talking Heads. In conversation with Sue Lawley, she talks about her life and work and chooses eight records to take to the mythical island. [Taken from the original programme material for this archive edition of Desert Island Discs] Favourite track: String Quintet in C Major - Adagio by Franz Schubert Book: The collected works by John Donne Luxury: Tea service with tea