Synopsis
The best bits of nonsense from BBC Radio 1's The Greg James show every week. Including big name interviews, Star Caller, Ask The Nation and other guff from Gregs weird head.
Episodes
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Mabel, Lamb Marie & Little Bo People
22/05/2019 Duration: 23minMabel is here to play What’s My Age Again? and we gather more artists who want sheep for our Big Weekend Sheep Dash so look out for James BAAA-thur, Lamb Marie and BA BA JAX’ SHEEP! Not forgetting the people’s runner ‘Little Bo People’.
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Radio 1’s Big Sheep Dash Is On!
21/05/2019 Duration: 21minGreg reveals all the details of Radio 1’s Big Sheep Dash and Lewis Capaldi is the first to respond. Also, quick fixes that just make things worse – producer Will had one that has outraged his fiancé.
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Ellie Goulding Plays What's My Age Again?
20/05/2019 Duration: 24minWith the Big Weekend just a few days away, Greg is getting a sheep-based idea around the weekend, Ellie Goulding visits to talk Big Weekends past, karaoke and play What's My Age Again? and there were NO GAME OF THRONES' SPOILERS.
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The Mac Controller, Lineker & McDonald
16/05/2019 Duration: 25minAnnie Mac is here for Fact Controller ahead of her MASSIVE gig at the FA Cup final, listener Flora hopes to speak to Gary Lineker in Game Of Phones and 9 year old James gets to chat to his idol Jane McDonald (of Loose Women and cruise ship fame).
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Joe Lycett’s Grand Kitchen Opening
15/05/2019 Duration: 18minJoe joins us on air the morning after his kitchen opening from the Lord Mayor of Birmingham, listener Amy hopes to chat to Gary Lineker in Game Of Phones (even though she thought he was just the crisp guy) and should Jane McDonald be on the BIG Weekend line up?
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Jack Whitehall Mans The Phones
14/05/2019 Duration: 36minA busy show packed with guests; Jack Whitehall is in the phone room, Joe Lycett announces the opening of his new kitchen and Gary Lineker waits by his phone for a listener to call him in Game Of Phones, but do they get through?
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Cow-Pats Smell Great!
13/05/2019 Duration: 15minAnother round of Unpopular Opinions includes one that nearly makes Greg swear on air, should we share a bath with our dog? And Bobby Berk from Queer Eye is on to talk with Greg and Clara to about some of the unfamiliar faces at last night’s BAFTAs.
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That's a Good One - Print It Out!
09/05/2019 Duration: 23minDan and Kyle from Bastille play What's My Age Again. A listener has tipped Greg off about something Gregg Wallace has been doing on Instagram, which has spawned a new catchphrase.There's a dilemma from a Spurs fan. Do they go to see Muse Live as planned... or do they watch Tottenham in the Champions League Final?Plus, there are some Ricks on the phone! But... where are they going this weekend?
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Does Ainsley Harriott Have Doors?
08/05/2019 Duration: 20minGreg's heard that Ainsley Harriott has no doors in his house... so he investigates.Liverpool's victory over Barcelona last night has left listener Lauren with a dilemma. She's getting married to a massive Liverpool fan on the day of the Champions League final - so should she stream the match at her wedding? We let the nation decide.Plus there's an update on the plane that was accidentally part of history, as it took off while Prince Harry announced the birth of his son. Greg's found the flight number... but has he tracked down one of the passengers?
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A Plane Investigation
07/05/2019 Duration: 22minGreg’s back from his holidays and it was a busy show with all the usual nonsense. We heard some great Unpopular Opinions; relived Greg’s live remix of Derek Thompson and Meduza/GOODBOYS, and launched an investigation into finding passengers who were on the plane that can be heard in the background of the audio where Prince Harry announces the royal birth.
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Hey Rick! Where We Goin’ This Weekend?
18/04/2019 Duration: 19minInspired by Rick Stein’s amazing theme tune Greg has an idea. Also, we Ask The Nation about whether it’s right to wear your luggage and “Hello Jill!!” - What’s Ainslee doing in the Hellboy movie?
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The Weird Thing About Mum!
17/04/2019 Duration: 20minWe revisit some of our favourite Mum Habits like Bloss’s mum who puts the TV remote in a food bag! Also the investigation into Greg’s cousin’s stolen shopping bag continues with an eyewitness account and the Christmas magpie creates a stir in a dental lab.
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That Cow Shouldn’t Be On The Road, It Should Be On The Stage!
16/04/2019 Duration: 20minListener Dulcie texted Greg to say she’d seen a sassy cow on her hazard perception driving test, Arielle Free sings us a song over the P.A system at Forest Green Rovers football stadium and Greg’s cousin Guy had an unfortunate situation involving a train door and a bag of shopping.
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A Spoiler-Free Game Of Thrones Podcast
15/04/2019 Duration: 23minIt’s a big day for Game of Thrones fans and listener Anna is desperately trying to avoid the spoilers, so Greg monitors her progress. We also get some more Unpopular Opinions like “Tarantino is a rubbish director” and Matt is back with some more brilliant Moaning Millionaires.
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Tiffany Calver Talks Drake
11/04/2019 Duration: 26minTiffany Calver dropped by to talk about the massive Drake shows she’s been DJ’ing at and listener Megan threw a bra at Drake and had to get the security guard to pass it back to her! Greg also launches an investigation into Nick Knowles and we get your styling it out tales - like going for a hand stand when someone swerves your high five.
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Expert Blaggers
10/04/2019 Duration: 12minAfter Greg had to make small talk with a taxi man about the football yesterday, he decides to compile a small-talk cheat sheet. Tips on everything from GOT to F1 will arm you for any conversation that may arise. Also, Greg is fascinated by a horse trying to mate with a car and a strange alert from Radio 4.
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Scarlett Nose Day
09/04/2019 Duration: 17minListener Scarlett is 3p short for her rent so Greg puts out an appeal to the nation. Also, The Fact Controller is back, Bieber does poetry and Are you well? The Derek Thompson obsession continues.
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Good Morning, Jack Toff!
08/04/2019 Duration: 15minFollowing Maya Jama’s slip up on Friday you start to put Greg to the test with your silly names. Also, more of your startling unpopular opinions and the difference between us and America is illustrated in 2 funny clips.
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Chickens Don't Have Arms!
04/04/2019 Duration: 19minComedian Joe Lycett is here to go through some Fact Controllers, we hear from people who have very important jobs but can’t do the normal everyday things and Greg creates a list of very British things that Drake should be using at his gigs - Mary Berry on a giant cupcake maybe?
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Dad! What Are You Doing??
03/04/2019 Duration: 17minWhat strange habit does your dad have? Washing the car with bath water maybe? We find out your weird ones. Also, Greg investigates friends that are nice but REALLY ANNOYING online and some more listeners are put on the spot in Fake Britain.