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Benedict Esdale

Tune in at Ben AM to hear all about what's been going in the world. And by the world, we mean the very small world that is Benedict Esdale's world. But it's not just about Ben... Did your bins not get taken this morning? Uncle Darren fell off his motorbike? Six straight victories on chess.com? You enjoyed the latest blockbuster flop? If there's something interesting (or not) going on in your world, then let us know! You can write in to the show at thebenoclocknews@gmail.com Spread your news! read less
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Rib 'n' Saucy, said the Actress to the Bishop
27-08-2023
Rib 'n' Saucy, said the Actress to the Bishop
August 27th 2023 This Week:This Giraffe is naked. Emjamin and Benjamin. I accept my defeat, and foolishness. Yahtzee will return. POPES. A big discussion on snacks.Send in your news to: thebenoclocknews@gmail.com

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Rib 'n' Saucy, said the Actress to the Bishop
27-08-2023
Rib 'n' Saucy, said the Actress to the Bishop
August 27th 2023 This Week:This Giraffe is naked. Emjamin and Benjamin. I accept my defeat, and foolishness. Yahtzee will return. POPES. A big discussion on snacks.Send in your news to: thebenoclocknews@gmail.com
Giraffes, They're Tall!
20-08-2023
Giraffes, They're Tall!
August 20th 2023 This Week:Commiserations to a football team. I drank in a pub. Puzzle of the week gets FREAKY. I ate in a pub! And all in one week...Send in your news to: thebenoclocknews@gmail.com
A Cat Called Wilfred
13-08-2023
A Cat Called Wilfred
August 13th 2023 This Week:I was on that secret job I can't tell you about. I have been feeding a cat. A special birthday shoutout. The end of the French monarchy. POPES.Send in your news to: thebenoclocknews@gmail.com
August, Hamstrung, Secrets
06-08-2023
August, Hamstrung, Secrets
August 6th 2023 This Week:It's the first episode of August, which means a little monthly info session. A catch up on my writing progress as I head towards finishing my novel. Quiz of the week from the GCHQ puzzle book, and a bad, bad day to be a pope.Send in your news to: thebenoclocknews@gmail.com
Korea, Theatre, Scimitars
30-07-2023
Korea, Theatre, Scimitars
July 30th 2023 This Week:Another live interview! This time with Korean native, Kim Solhee. The potential end of the cricket. Taekwondo! Popes are back, in a big (dead) way. I can't remember what those Japanese swords are called, isn't that funny...Send in your news to: thebenoclocknews@gmail.com
Cricket, Puzzles, LIVE Interview
23-07-2023
Cricket, Puzzles, LIVE Interview
July 23rd 2023 This Week:The cricket is (was) live while recording, so we've kept you updated with the scores as they are (were?) coming in. Useless now, but hey-ho. The first NLYS meeting was a great success! A live interview with a real life business man. The weekly puzzle returns, and we actually have an answer this time.Send in your news to: thebenoclocknews@gmail.com
Cafés, Yahtzee, Angéls in America
16-07-2023
Cafés, Yahtzee, Angéls in America
July 16th 2023 This Week:I finished writing a chapter of my book in a central London café. Monday will be the first meeting of the North London Yahtzee Society (NLYS). In my acting class we looked at the inspiration for West Side Story: Angéls in America.Send in your news to: thebenoclocknews@gmail.com
Vienna, BBQ, Asteroid City
09-07-2023
Vienna, BBQ, Asteroid City
July 9th 2023 This Week:Host Benedict Esdale discusses his recent trip to Vienna, the play he directed, and watching a movie about nothing at all!Send in your news to: thebenoclocknews@gmail.com
Ben O'Clock II: Return of the News
02-07-2023
Ben O'Clock II: Return of the News
July 2nd 2023 News and worldwide information from the Ben O'Clock Studios presented by Benedict Esdale. In today's episode: The news returns in a new longer format, ready for your greedy listening ears. More. Send in your news to: thebenoclocknews@gmail.com
A News Announcement
04-06-2023
A News Announcement
June 4th 2023 News and worldwide information from the Ben O'Clock Studios presented by Benedict Esdale. In today's episode: News! More. Send in your news to: thebenoclocknews@gmail.com
Hello, I’ve found your phone
02-06-2023
Hello, I’ve found your phone
June 2nd 2023 News and worldwide information from the Ben O'Clock Studios presented by Benedict Esdale. In today's episode: Hello? Is there someone there? More. Send in your news to: thebenoclocknews@gmail.com
May 31st
31-05-2023
May 31st
May 31th 2023 News and worldwide information from the Ben O'Clock Studios presented by Benedict Esdale. In today's episode: Theatre. Mars. Sleep. More. Send in your news to: thebenoclocknews@gmail.com
Opening Night
30-05-2023
Opening Night
May 30th 2023 News and worldwide information from the Ben O'Clock Studios presented by Benedict Esdale. In today's episode: Theatre. Pizza. Cat. More. Send in your news to: thebenoclocknews@gmail.com
Dress Rehearsal
29-05-2023
Dress Rehearsal
May 29th 2023 News and worldwide information from the Ben O'Clock Studios presented by Benedict Esdale. In today's episode: Travel. Acting. BBQ. More. Send in your news to: thebenoclocknews@gmail.com
GHOSTS Episode 2
28-05-2023
GHOSTS Episode 2
May 28th 2023 News and worldwide information from the Ben O'Clock Studios presented by Benedict Esdale. In today's episode: Ghosts. Plates. Pizza. More. Send in your news to: thebenoclocknews@gmail.com
Rewind.mp3
27-05-2023
Rewind.mp3
May 27th 2023 News and worldwide information from the Ben O'Clock Studios presented by Benedict Esdale. In today's episode: XXX More. Send in your news to: thebenoclocknews@gmail.com
A Spiritual Experience
26-05-2023
A Spiritual Experience
May 26th 2023 News and worldwide information from the Ben O'Clock Studios presented by Benedict Esdale. In today's episode: Peter. Charles. Connection. More. Send in your news to: thebenoclocknews@gmail.com
Hip Flexibility
25-05-2023
Hip Flexibility
May 25th 2023 News and worldwide information from the Ben O'Clock Studios presented by Benedict Esdale. In today's episode: XXX More. Send in your news to: thebenoclocknews@gmail.com
Intruder Alert!
24-05-2023
Intruder Alert!
May 24th 2023 News and worldwide information from the Ben O'Clock Studios presented by Benedict Esdale. In today's episode: Robber. Scoundrel. Cheat. Devilish Nuisance. More. Send in your news to: thebenoclocknews@gmail.com
Pub Quiz Results 2
23-05-2023
Pub Quiz Results 2
May 23rd 2023 News and worldwide information from the Ben O'Clock Studios presented by Benedict Esdale. In today's episode: Pub Quiz. Taekwondo. Haircut. Salt Lamp. More. Send in your news to: thebenoclocknews@gmail.com