Newsbag
44 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 3 years ago -Three residents of Norfolk, UK, navigate the region's story-scape to find the most worthy and exciting local stories around. These are not those stories.
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Therein Lies the Drub
September 06, 2021 07:00 - 36 minutes - 25 MBThis time, Norwich and its furry inhabitants go viral - and so do we! (In a way.) We also impart some Norfolk vocabularly - don't say we don't treat all you bishy barnabees.
See How My Hills are Small and Humble
August 23, 2021 18:00 - 40 minutes - 27.8 MBWe're back after a small haitus during which Hannah and Chris got hitched, which has forged a surprising connection between all three of us.... This week, they say Norfolk is totally flat, so imagine how surprised we were to learn the tallest mountain in the world is here in our back yard! (Incredibly.)
Bulls Don't Like Being Clapped At
July 14, 2021 06:00 - 46 minutes - 31.6 MBJamie takes us back to our roots ('tanks' for that) while Chris takes us to lofty new heights with a Newsbag first. Hannah hits the bell and eats some snacks.
A Good Look at the Juices
June 28, 2021 07:00 - 34 minutes - 23.9 MBThere's something fruity happening at Tesco and one newspaper milks a photo for all it's worth. Chris did basically no preparation for this episode so Hannah won by a mile. Oh spoiler alert.
A Philosopher’s Stone’s Throw Away
June 14, 2021 13:00 - 44 minutes - 30.4 MBA Norwich hotelier spots an (extremely small) gap in the market for fantasy hotels. WARNING: for some reason we talk about snails a lot in this episode.
Don't try it on with Edith
May 31, 2021 18:00 - 42 minutes - 29.1 MBSomeone tries to intimidate an 80-year old but she's having none of it. Then, Jamie becomes a reporter in his own right as massive news unfolds literally on his doorstep.
Season Three Trailer
May 24, 2021 07:00 - 3 minutes - 2.75 MBWe're back folks! Nothing happened in 2020 so we took a break. Now comes the long awaited return with new games and stories, plus the usual quality journalism you're used to. Except that last bit about quality journalism.
Christmas Special 2019
May 01, 2021 12:00 - 47 minutes - 32.5 MBWe go all out in this festive one-off special (except when we did it last time for Halloween) to bring you the most seasonal stories, jolly jumpers and sensational snackbags. Well, two of us did. Actually only one if you include the jumpers. And snacks. We hope you have a very merry Christmas and a happy new year and we'll see you in 2020! Love from Chris, Hannah and Jamie x
BONUS - Halloween Special 2019
May 01, 2021 12:00 - 10 minutes - 7 MBIn this special episode, we team up with Weird Norfolk to bring you some very spooky stories. Listeners, be beware...
William of (Thetford) Orange
May 01, 2021 12:00 - 32 minutes - 22.6 MBWe uncover a little-known war raging between the Highways Agency and a "serial prankster", plus another mystery from Jamie regarding an eerie noise...
A Fine-d City
May 01, 2021 12:00 - 35 minutes - 24.4 MBWe highlight some of the pitfalls awaiting unsuspecting drivers in our fine city, including where NOT to turn your car around and where NOT to go to avoid ending up headlamp-deep in "the soggiest place in the country".
A Pants Promotion
May 01, 2021 12:00 - 36 minutes - 24.9 MBAn amibitious employee finally gets his ultimate job (or so he thinks), while an unscrupulous swan gets what coming to it.
A Norwich Ad-bench-ure
May 01, 2021 12:00 - 40 minutes - 27.7 MBWe dissect a very serious report about the state of Norwich's primary outdoor seating system, while a hopeful cruise-goer from Great Yarmouth gets an unwelcome surprise.
The C-Word
May 01, 2021 12:00 - 38 minutes - 26.8 MBWe try and utterly fail (but in a nice way) not to mention the C-word. Hannah almost does something unforgivable.
Season One Round-up
May 01, 2021 12:00 - 36 minutes - 25 MBAs Chris flies the nest for a couple of months we take a look back at some of the modern classics that made the Newsbag cut. Plus one Jamie hated. Plus some final headlines. We've really had a blast making these and will be back in the New Year with brand new stories! Hopefully about people knocking over their Christmas tree or inadvertantly kissing their dog under the mistletoe. Thank you for listening and see you soon.
Rude Awakenings
May 01, 2021 12:00 - 36 minutes - 24.8 MBA desperate resident just wants some rest, but someone's got his number. This episode may interest you especially if you've recently lost a bichromatic bike (and can prove it).
No Place Like Homer
May 01, 2021 12:00 - 35 minutes - 24.4 MBA character called Homer Simpson turns up out of nowhere to teach Norfolk a lesson. Or is it all a big prank? Only "Pranksy" knows.
It's Not Good For You to Eat a Letter
May 01, 2021 12:00 - 35 minutes - 24.3 MBChris, Hannah and Jamie are back for the dreaded second season! Join us for some light relief (unlike a certain dog) as we provide more irreverant views on irrelevant news. NOW WITH NEW FORMAT!** It looks very similar to the old format.
Come to Norfolk, See the Queen an' that
May 01, 2021 12:00 - 37 minutes - 25.5 MBIf it's intense legal battles around sign wording you're after, or spotting celebrities like "Ben Whizzsure" and a guy who played keyboard on some songs by Elton John, we have it all. Plus Snackbag of course.
Roars, Bears its Teeth, and uh...
May 01, 2021 11:00 - 34 minutes - 23.5 MBA terrifiying, teethed creation descends on the region, but underneath it all is a far more delicate issue.
A Dubious World Record
May 01, 2021 11:00 - 45 minutes - 31 MBTake a trip on a peculiar world-record-holding installation, plus we invite a special guest from Team GB to relive the (farming) Olympics.
Cream of the Crop
May 01, 2021 11:00 - 32 minutes - 22.6 MBTeam GB prepares to enter the (farming) Olympics, whilst one journalist's effort manages to make even Newsbag stories sound interesting.
Everyone's Tall Sitting Down
May 01, 2021 11:00 - 32 minutes - 22 MBA north Norfolk town becomes hugely popular with the vertically gifted.
Highly Suggestive Messages
May 01, 2021 11:00 - 23 minutes - 16.5 MBTinder hits the headlines, but not all is as it seems.
The Crucial Moment
May 01, 2021 11:00 - 38 minutes - 26.6 MBA critical TV moment is gutwrenchingly interrupted by something in yellow and black (not a wasp, surprisingly), before we get involved in a very salty competition.
Way Too Many Birds
May 01, 2021 11:00 - 28 minutes - 19.5 MBResidents' sympathy towards birds has unintended consequences... but who's to blame?
Star Wars Legend
April 29, 2021 18:00 - 34 minutes - 23.9 MBHello! And a warm welcome to Newsbag, the place to be for irreverent views on irrelevant news. This week, a legendary Star Wars actor finally puts Norfolk on the map.
Come to Norfolk, see the Queen an' that
March 03, 2020 18:00 - 37 minutes - 25.5 MBIf it's intense legal battles around sign wording you're after, or spotting celebrities like "Ben Whizzsure" and a guy who played keyboard on some songs by Elton John, we have it all. Plus Snackbag of course.
It's not good for you to eat a letter
February 17, 2020 07:00 - 35 minutes - 24.3 MBChris, Hannah and Jamie are back for the dreaded second season! Join us for some light relief (unlike a certain dog) as we provide more irreverant views on irrelevant news. NOW WITH NEW FORMAT!* * It looks very similar to the old format.
15 - Season One Round-up
November 25, 2019 07:00 - 36 minutes - 25 MBAs Chris flies the nest for a couple of months we take a look back at some of the modern classics that made the Newsbag cut. Plus one Jamie hated. Plus some final headlines. We've really had a blast making these and will be back in the New Year with brand new stories! Hopefully about people knocking over their Christmas tree or inadvertantly kissing their dog under the mistletoe. Thank you for listening and see you soon.
14 - No Place Like Homer
November 11, 2019 07:00 - 35 minutes - 24.4 MBA character called Homer Simpson turns up out of nowhere to teach Norfolk a lesson. Or is it all a big prank? Only "Pranksy" knows.
13 - A Fine-d City
October 28, 2019 07:00 - 35 minutes - 24.4 MBWe highlight some of the pitfalls awaiting unsuspecting drivers in our fine city, including where NOT to turn your car around and where NOT to go to avoid ending up headlamp-deep in "the soggiest place in the country".
12 - William of (Thetford) Orange
October 14, 2019 07:00 - 32 minutes - 22.6 MBWe uncover a little-known war raging between the Highways Agency and a "serial prankster", plus another mystery from Jamie regarding an eerie noise...
11 - A Norwich Ad-bench-ure
September 30, 2019 07:00 - 40 minutes - 27.7 MBWe dissect a very serious report about the state of Norwich's primary outdoor seating system, while a hopeful cruise-goer from Great Yarmouth gets an unwelcome surprise.
10 - Rude Awakenings
September 16, 2019 06:00 - 36 minutes - 24.8 MBA desperate resident just wants some rest, but someone's got his number. This episode may interest you especially if you've recently lost a bichromatic bike (and can prove it).
9 - A Pants Promotion
September 02, 2019 06:00 - 36 minutes - 24.9 MBAn amibitious employee finally gets his ultimate job (or so he thinks), while an unscrupulous swan gets what coming to it.
8 - The Crucial Moment
August 12, 2019 06:00 - 38 minutes - 26.6 MBEarly treat! A critical TV moment is gutwrenchingly interrupted by something in yellow and black (not a wasp, surprisingly), before we get involved in a very salty competition.
7 - A Dubious World Record
August 05, 2019 06:00 - 45 minutes - 31 MBTake a trip on a peculiar world-record-holding installation, plus we invite a special guest from Team GB to relive the (farming) Olympics.
6 - Roars, Bears its Teeth, and uh...
July 22, 2019 06:00 - 34 minutes - 23.5 MBA terrifiying, teethed creation descends on the region, but underneath it all is a far more delicate issue.
5 - Cream of the Crop
July 08, 2019 06:00 - 32 minutes - 22.7 MBTeam GB prepares to enter the (farming) Olympics, whilst one journalist's effort manages to make even Newsbag stories sound interesting.
4 - Way Too Many Birds
June 24, 2019 07:00 - 28 minutes - 13.1 MBResidents' kindness towards birds has unintended consequences... but who's to blame?
3 - Highly Suggestive Messages
June 10, 2019 07:00 - 23 minutes - 11 MBTinder hits the headlines, but not all is as it seems.
1 - Star Wars Legend
May 26, 2019 08:00 - 35 minutes - 16.4 MBA legendary Star Wars actor finally puts Norfolk on the map.
2 - Everyone's Tall Sitting Down
May 26, 2019 08:00 - 32 minutes - 14.7 MBA north Norfolk town becomes hugely popular with the vertically gifted.