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Emma Kennedy

The_Gaz — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 19:39:02 +0100

Tonight we had the multi-talented Emma Kennedy on the show. She's got a new book out called The Tent, The Bucket And Me and is out now
You can also find her on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=60778031694
and on Twitter @EmmaK67
If you missed it, the interview will be in the podcast and will be The Geoff Word for Tue 7th April

Introducing...Sam McCarthy

The_Gaz — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 19:35:47 +0100

We came across this talented guy when his CD dropped onto the Hometime show desk, we had a listen and loved what we heard, a catchy little ditty pefect for the summer. It's got a country feel to it and we think this guy's got a good future in him!

Check out his website and if he's playing near you soon

The single Cherry Tree is out now to download from iTunes, or email him through his website for a really nice cherry red 7" vinyl!

Watch the video for Cherry Tree

We love Chris Addison

The_Gaz — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 18:29:58 +0100

Friend of the show Chris Addison dropped in today to chat about...well himself really... You can see him live in London this weekend on Friday 3rd April and he'll be off around the UK too.

Have a look at his website for more information!
He's also got a new film coming out, a political comedy called In The Loop from Armando Iannucci (Alan Partridge, The Thick Of It).

If you liked The Thick Of It you'll love this - it's out on April 17th.

If you missed any of Chris on the show, listen again on The Geoff Word podcast

Robin Ince, the funniest comedian you've never heard of (and we mean that in the nicest possible way!)

The_Gaz — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 20:05:24 +0100

This week we were joined on the show by comedian Robin Ince.

Robin used to be part of the comedy show Rubbernecker alongside Ricky Gervais, Stephen Merchant and Jimmy Carr and has since appeared on The Office and on Ricky Gervais' live shows.
He's on tour in the UK at the moment and is well worth checking out! More details on his website and he has a myspace too

Wednesday 1
Arts Centre NORWICH 01603 660 352
Thursday 2
South Street READING 0118 960 6060
Friday 3
Rondo Theatre BATH 01225 463 362
Saturday 4
Bloomsbury Theatre LONDON 020 7388 8822
Tuesday 7
Arts Centre SWINDON 01793 614 837
Wednesday 8
Memorial Hall SHEFFIELD 01142 789 789
Friday 10
Acorn Arts Centre PENZANCE 01736 365 520
Saturday 11
The Stables Studio MILTON KEYNES 01908 280 800
Wednesday 15
Little Civic WOLVERHAMPTON 08703 207 000
Thursday 16
Rep Theatre DUNDEE 01382 223 530
Friday 17
Gulbenkian CANTERBURY 01227 769 075
Wednesday 22
Arts Centre CRANLEIGH 08456 128 128
Thursday 23
Dancehouse MANCHESTER 0161 237 9753
Friday 24
The Canteen BARROW-IN-FURNESS 01229 822 113
Saturday 25
The Ropewalk BARTON-ON-HUMBER 01625 660 380
Sunday 26
Warwick Arts Centre COVENTRY 02476 524 524
Wednesday 29
Theatre Royal WAKEFIELD 01924 211 311
Thursday 30
Lakeside Arts Centre NOTTINGHAM 01158 467 777

Introducing...Andrew Maxwell

The_Gaz — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 19:26:06 +0000

On the show this week (Thursday 18th Mar). We'll be joined by comedian Andrew Maxwell.

He'll be coming in to talk about his new tour and about going off to do a show with KT Tunstall amongst others at the Altitude Festival in Meribel high up in the French Alps from the 28th March to the 3rd April. If you're lucky enough to be heading off skiing then check out the festival! For more info on who's playing, and for tickets check out the website

Here's a taster in the meantime (watch with caution there's a few mucky words in there!...we'll be having words!)

Remember Biff from Back to the Future?

nelsonkumah — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 18:23:57 +0000

Check out an icon of 80's movies as mentioned in Friday's Hometime Show.

Geoffanory - Weird rules

emily_power — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 16:45:10 +0000

Geoff wanted to hear about the weird rules you have regarding TV programs and why you will or won't watch them. Geoff has a friend who refuses to watch anything that's in black and white because they've paid for a colour TV licence. What's your weird rule?

Geoffanory - Little People List

badstar82 — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 17:19:55 +0000

Ulrika Johnsson won Celebrity Big Brother on Friday even after Geoff's prediction that Verne Troyer (Mini-me) would be the victor.

In honour of Verne, Geoff and the Hometime show put together a Friday list of all the great little people in pop-culture or history. See who made the list below:

Little People List:

Don't look now (person in the red cape)
Kenny Baker (R2D2)
Gary Coleman
Time Bandits
Doug (The security guard)
Tatu from Fantasy Island
Ronnie Corbett
Yoda
Jimmy Crankie
Danny Devito
Warwick Davies (aka Wilko)
"Numbskulls" from Beano
Leprechauns
Oompa Loompas
The Borrowers
Little man who rides the snail in Never Ending Story
David Rappaport
The midget in James Bond (numerous occasions)
The Twin Peaks Freak - he was always in reverse
The Seven Dwarves

Lily Allen thinks Geoff is cool

emily_power — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 17:55:23 +0000

Lily popped by to record a Zoo Session and interview with Geoff and wants all her fans to know how much she loves our very own Geoff Lloyd, so she wrote it on her MySpace blog!
We've got the uncut video interview for you to watch here.

Stay tuned to the Hometime Show and absoluteradio.co.uk for the Zoo Session, but have a sneak peek by checking out our photos.

Geoffanory - Celebs with big glasses OR piggy little eyes.

badstar82 — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 11:38:37 +0000

In tribute to John Mortimer who passed away this week we're compiling a list of celebrities who have massive glasses OR piggy little eyes.

Massive Glasses:
Dennis Norden
Deirdre Barlow
Marjorie Proops
Su Pollard
Timmy Mallett
Barry Cryer
Larry David's dad in Curb Your Enthusiasm
Hank Marvin
Buddy Holly
Dennis Taylor
Roy Orbison
Elton John
Ronnie Corbett
Uncle Jr. in Soprano's
Rupert Holmes
Eddie "the Eagle" Edwards

Piggy little eyes:
Bruce Forsyth
Renee zelwegger
David Arquette
Clive James
Clint Eastwood

Geoffanory - Old People acting young

orrinward — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 17:22:27 +0000

Yesterday Geoff was reading a BBC news article about an 82 year-old heavy metal fan from Herefordshire.

Geoff asked to hear your stories about your parents or your grandparents acting strangely/young - Things old people shouldn't be doing or old people acting like young people!

Geoffanory - What went on at your school?

emily_power — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 16:11:24 +0000

Geoff wanted your unusual stories of things that would happen at your school that probably wouldn't happen today.

Geoffanory - What have you seen through other people's windows?

badstar82 — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 13:30:10 +0000

For some time now, Geoff has been fascinated by the eating habits of people through the window of a company next door to the Absolute Radio towers.

Geoff asked listeners what strange or unusual things they have seen through other peoples windows. Highlights include naked treadmilling and home alone cows...

Geoffanory - Tales of destruction

emily_power — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 17:25:36 +0000

Geoff was reading a news article about identity theft; it explained that the only way to get rid of sensitive information on your old computer was to smash up the hard drive completely - even going as far as to immersing it in acid.

So, on today's Geoffanory, Geoff would like your stories of spectacular destruction. What have you smashed intentionally or unintentionally and what were the consequences?

Geoffanory DIY surgery

emily_power — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 15:35:57 +0000

Geoff wanted to know if any of his listeners were mad enough to have performed surgery or dental work on themselves. It turns out some of them are...

Geoffanory - What seems archaic now?

badstar82 — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 15:46:58 +0000

If you've ever stuck a bit of sellotape on a cassette so you can record over it or spent hours trying to load a game onto a Sinclair ZX Spectrum you'll know what this is all about...

The test card is coming back on BBC HD and Geoff is asking listeners to look back at what other things from our generation seem like ancient history to the teenagers and kids of today.

Geoffanory - Funnylookingness

emily_power — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 14:58:49 +0000

Yesterday on the show Geoff was arguing the point that there are more good-looking, less turnip-looking people on TV now then there were 50 years ago, and he was asking you to call up with your examples of Funnylookingness on TV.

In Geoff's chart of Funnylookingness, that he plotted with the help of Adam from our Statistics department, we have the conclusive proof that there were more facially awkward people on TV before the 21st century.

Tuesday 9th Dec - Credit Crunch Christmas

nelsonkumah — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 20:21:43 +0000

Hello....

Fancy a bit of "Credit Crunch Christmas"?

Geoffanory - Thur 23rd Oct

nelsonkumah — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 14:51:06 +0100

Welcome one and all....On this Thursday edition of Geoffanory Geoff wants to know which celebrities you look like and how you may have used it to your advantage. We'd particularly like it if you have a massive list of various looking people th\t you've been told you look like.

Here's what you said....

Geoffanory - Wed 22nd Oct

nelsonkumah — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 14:30:23 +0100

Well, hello there.....On today's Geoffanory we were marking the fact that Pete Best - original drummer in the Beatles - was joining us in the studio. Mr Lloyd was punting for your stories of how you missed out on the big time OR how you had fame snatched from you.....

Here's what you said......

Geoffanory - Wed 22nd Oct

nelsonkumah — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 14:30:12 +0100

Geoffanory - Tues 21st Oct

nelsonkumah — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 13:52:13 +0100

Good evening...in today's edition of Geoffanory Geoff would like to hear bout your stories of bungs, bribes and paying for something but not using cash.

Geoff recalls a time back in his drinking days when he once paid a cab driver for a ride with his £400.00 glasses. It was a long ride.

Here's what you said.....

Geoffanory - Mon 20th Oct

nelsonkumah — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 13:47:03 +0100

In today's edition of Geoffanory, Geoff wanted to know about performances and shows that you may have witnessed going terribly wrong. Sarah Silverman performed her stand-up show at London's Hammersmith Apollo last weekend but ended up being heckled by the audience.

Have you ever witnessed such goings on?

This is what you said......

Hello I'm a novelist, writing women's fiction and
once got sent on a 10 hour round trip on the
train to newport to do an 'event' for world book
day. Only 8 grannies turned up. One was deaf
and kept asking me to speak up, one fell asleep
and snored and one slipped the cold buffet into
her handbag. Eat your heart out jk rowling -
Rowan Coleman.

Dave - I remember watching Joe Jackson years
ago playing a gig on Rock goes to College
programme. He was complaining about the
hamburgers in the college canteen He threw the
burger into the crowd and start playing a song.
Just as he was in the chorus someone threw the
burger back and it hit Joe Jackson right in the
face. He stopped playing with ketchup running
down his cheek and grunted VERY FUNNY!

I went to see a little theatre production of romeo
and juliet where the players were really close to
the audience. In the scene where tybalt kills
mercutio and romeo kills tybalt one of the actors
was supposed to break a blood bag on his
chest but it wouldn't break so he squeezed hard,
drenching the front 2 rows of the audience in
blood. Paula, Sheffield

William - i have 2 one was when i went to see
guns and roses a couple of years ago peopple
where getting annoyed because they were 20
minutes late and in the middle of a song a riot
broke out and everyone started throwing bottles
on the stage, axl said if someone throws another
bottle they would go, some one did and it hit his
mouth. they walked out of the stage and i never
got my money back. and the other was when my
friend went to a kiss gig the band were going
mad over one person shining one of those laser
poiters at the stage, he started to ask for a mob
to bring the laser pointer guy up to the stage.
they started swearing at each other and the man
was booooed away.

Hi steve from enfield. I went to see baby
shambles at metro last year at a private gig and
Pete got a good reception until someone
shouted "chase the dragon Pete" and he looked
really angry.then he got carried away and threw
a pint of guiness and smashed some stage
lights!

Saw the band the goats about 15 yrs ago. One
of the older band members stripped off on stage
then dived into the audience but the crowds
parted and no one caught him.

Mon 29th Sep - It's Hometime

nelsonkumah — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 17:21:42 +0100

The first ever edition of the Hometime Show

Thur 25th Sep - Last Ever Geoff Show

nelsonkumah — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 13:18:38 +0100

And finally it did come to an end. The final ever "Geoff Show" went out today and the Symposium were joined in the studio by members of the wider symposium. I hope you all enjoyed it.....we now look ahead to Geoff Lloyd's Hometime Show.

On behalf of the Symposium.....Thanks for all the memories.