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Planet Porky

An exciting new podcast from Mike Parry as he lets you into his madcap world twice a week alongside co-host Lesley-Ann Jones. All visitors are welcome to Planet Porky. email: planetporkypod@gmail.com

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250: Barbs, Bars and the Bard

Planet Porky ·

2022/05/04

Mike Parry and Lesley-Ann Jones reconvene for another in depth look at the week's news as Life on Planet Porky returns. Topics today include: Sunshine in May, dressing inappropriately for the weather, misogyny in the House of Commons, hypothetical bars in newspaper offices, exchanging messages with a prisoner, Boris Becker, how overpriced hairdressing is, auburn hair, Angel Rayner, Paul and John reuniting, Angela Levin's new book about Camilla, Sheena Easton, Sandy Shaw's number one hits, Everton's

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49:13

249: Your card is marked!

Planet Porky ·

2022/04/27

Mike Parry and Lesley-Ann Jones come swashbuckling into the latest Planet Porky podcast. Today's topics include: Piers Morgan's TV return, LAJ's latest book, Angela Rayner, the childhood memories of Edwina Curry, Porky's school days, playing pranks, Live Aid, events you wished you'd attended, Porky's painful tooth, a return for the Cheeky Girls, Lembit Opik's party trick, Rising Damp, holding a concert in space, Howard Wilson not returning John Lennon's letter, Porky's Christmas Card from 'Margaret

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50:10

248: Opening a can of worms

Planet Porky ·

2022/04/20

Mike Parry and Lesley-Ann Jones cast out into the clear blue waters of Planet Porky once more. Today's topics include: losing a child, Paul and Nancy looking young, George Harrison's proclivities, the thousandth day of Boris Johnson's premiership, Harry and Meghan's family meetings, Kate's immaculate dress sense, Porky's wardrobe, dressing accordingly for Fleet Street, the death of the High Street, retiring to the coast, Julia Bradbury, the tragic death of Nigel Pearson, brain related conditions,

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51:31

247: The pink pants-er

Planet Porky ·

2022/04/14

Mike Parry and Lesley-Ann Jones return to the Planet Porky pulpit to deliver the latest intergalactic sermon just in time for Easter. Topics today include: Boris Johnson's government, LAJ's culture-laden trip to Italy, the Lampard family, putting work before a relationship, Ed Sheeran's copyright case, chords, how the Beatles immersed themselves in music, Julian Lennon, London's most expensive hotels, how Porky acquired Wayne Rooney's shirt, Johnny Depp and Amber Heard's court case, why hero

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48:52

246: Bin and gone

Planet Porky ·

2022/04/05

Mike Parry and Lesley-Ann Jones return for the latest Life on Planet Porky podcast as they take a good look at the big news of the week. Topics include: Porky's balance issues, members of Culture Club suing each other, Bryan Ferry and his son, the art of writing a book, LAJ's present to Porky, taking in a Ukrainian refugee, whether you regret being a baby boomer, seeing someone you like make it big, NCTJ qualifications, shorthand, news of Porky's missing bin, the Shane Warne memorial, Julie

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44:20

245: Planet Porky: The Return

Planet Porky ·

2022/03/30

After a short hiatus, Life on Planet Porky is back with a vengeance as Mike Parry and Lesley-Anne Jones provide comment and analysis on the latest news and stories in their own irreverent way! Topics include: That slap at the Oscars, being punched in the face, Lady Elspeth Howe, the Falklands conflict, whether Emma Raducanu is losing her focus, Gary Glitter, a benefit lunch featuring very expensive wine, the Education Secretary, Dionne Warwick, the best musician in the Beatles, seeing an obituary

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50:50

244: You fill up my census

Planet Porky ·

2022/02/25

Mike Parry and Lesley-Ann Jones bring you the latest look at what's going on out there as Planet Porky returns for another week. Topics today include: the word indomitable, stormy weather, galanthophiles, Porky nearly being blown over, Paul McCartney headlining at Glastonbury, the thrill of trying a brand new beer, Garth Gibbs not finding Lord Lucan (much to his delight), Peaky Blinders, Emily Atack's incredible childhood, Douglas Bader's tragic demise, Dixie Dean's final days, how sport and

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50:11

243: You cannot be serious!

Planet Porky ·

2022/02/18

Mike Parry and Lesley-Ann Jones are back with more topical conversation and Fleet Street anecdotes straight from the nerve centre of Planet Porky. Topics today include: the toxicity of social media, whether we are losing our sense of humour, how trolling can go too far, Prince Andrew's financial settlement, the pace of life now compared to the 80s, Billy Elliot, being given the run-around by Naomi Campbell, John McEnroe and his famous catchphrase, Mal Evans' diary going up for sale, Porky's Daily

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51:13

242: Down but not out

Planet Porky ·

2022/02/11

Mike Parry and Lesley-Ann Jones stand atop Planet Porky ready to deliver their latest message to the podcasting world. With topics including: the frustration of modern technology when it goes wrong, LAJs dongle, Kurt Zouma kicking his pet cat and what his punishment should be, Porky's traumatic week on the street, losing your glasses, Andy Ross and the Britpop revolution, the wonders of Iceland, why the reputation of football is in the gutter, Jack Grealish's career own goal, the influence of

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50:01

241: The big picture

Planet Porky ·

2022/02/04

Mike Parry and Lesley-Ann Jones get stuck into the latest topics making the news on Planet Porky. They include: Chinese New Year, a new take on an old George Harrison song, public performance royalties, Ronaldo's extravagant birthday present to his partner, Frank Lampard's appointment as Everton manager and the personal challenges it may provide, Simon Cowell's latest accident, Ronnie Wood's art, the delights of Paris, whether Greta Garbo is a has-been, Porky's plane landing drama, Concorde, The

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52:06

240: The weirdo milk of human kindness

Planet Porky ·

2022/01/28

Mike Parry and Lesley-Ann Jones take you on the latest exciting adventure up to Planet Porky! Topics today include: Covid chaos in Henry's musical, going to the ballet, Adele falling to pieces, ticket prices for reunion tours, The Searchers, Liz Jones' latest escapades, why attractive people tend to do better in life, Ghislaine Maxwell's confidence, Dame Judi Dench, trips to the cinema not being what they used to, how almond milk may be damaging to your health, the latest superfoods, James

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50:11

239: A grave situation

Planet Porky ·

2022/01/21

Mike Parry and Lesley-Ann Jones return to the helm of Life on Planet Porky with more fun and frivolous yet sensible and serious conversation. Topics include: Restrictions being lifted, Brent Sadler's personal life, campaigning for the next Everton manager, Brian Jones' penchant for penning letters, graveyards, the debateable genesis of the song 'Eleanor Rigby', Heidi Klum's 'music' career, Emma Raducanu's new sponsorship deal, the latest development in the heart-breaking story of Anne Frank,

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48:23

238: Porky's heart or a heart of pork?

Planet Porky ·

2022/01/14

It's time for the latest comment and conversation from Planet Porky courtesy of Mike Parry and Lesley-Ann Jones. Topics today include: the rising sun, Simon Cowell's engagement, Kelly and Baker on stage, John Bishop, 60-years of the Rolling Stones, Robbie Williams' hair transplant fears, how the newspapers suffered from the launch of social media, Patti Boulaye, talent shows, Ant and Dec's image, philandering with the makeup artist, the impending threat posed by Putin's Russia, art smuggling, the

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51:43

237: Call me anything you like

Planet Porky ·

2022/01/07

It's the first Planet Porky of 2022 as Lesley-Ann Jones joins Mike Parry in the hot seat once again for their unique look at some of the week's big stories. Topics include: keeping hold of your old phone, modern device complications, drinking in converted churches, Henry VIII controversy, Bill Wyman's collections, challenges for fans wanting to pay their respects, David Bowie's catalogue being sold, Paul McCartney's grounding, merchandise not signed by the relevant celebrity, Lady Colin Campbell,

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49:37

236: Are we in for a Happy New Year?

Planet Porky ·

2021/12/31

Bring in the New Year the only way you should - with Mike Parry and Lesley-Ann Jones on Planet Porky. Topics include: The days of all night partying, how attending soirees as a singleton differs between the sexes, Mary Hopkin, why music and TV producers don't always justify their titles, a new year but the same old COVID, a debate about the future of the virus, Cheryl Cole, celebrities who stay humble, Heather Mills' media absence, Macca's love of marriage, hopes for 2022, postal problems, the lack

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50:38

235: The Caravan of Dreams (Christmas special)

Planet Porky ·

2021/12/24

It's a very Happy Christmas from Mike Parry and Lesley-Ann Jones as they see you into the festive season with their latest offering, direct from Planet Porky. Topics include: Postal problems during the build up to the big day, re-gifting, Southern dis-Comfort, The Wurzels, cider lollies, Simon Cowell's latest offering, winning money on TV, how Porky discovered a 'Chaser', Howard Blake, Walking in the Air, the laziness of 'Review of the Year' features, Piers Morgan's new career, Stingray, the Last

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51:51

234: The best loos in London

Planet Porky ·

2021/12/17

Mike Parry and Lesley-Ann Jones bring you more festive greetings with the latest look at Life on Planet Porky! Topics on today's episode include: having a low key Christmas, Porky's dental issues, rock's 'Me Too' moment, Roger Taylor's insecurities, the return of the vol-au-vent, speaking with your mouth full, Baileys Irish Cream, choosing a favourite cocktail, Xmas carol services, how to measure intelligence, instinct vs. intellect, working from home, Mike Nesmith, 'men-only' darts nights, why the

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49:40

233: Life on Planet Porno

Planet Porky ·

2021/12/10

It's time for another very exciting edition of Life on Planet Porky with the Porkmeister himself, Mike Parry and the Rock Chick Writer Extraordinaire, Lesley-Anne Jones. Topics today include: LAJ's pre-Christmas all-star lunch, the alleged Downing Street party, Allegra Stratton, the UK's drug crisis, taking LSD, Harry and Meghan being completely out of touch, Angela Rayner's sex appeal, Dylan Thomas' drunken antics, John Miles, the difficulty of organising a trip to Australia in the current

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51:34

232: You won't get off Scot-free!

Planet Porky ·

2021/12/03

Mike Parry and Lesley-Ann Jones get stuck into more topics for your delectation as Life on Planet Porky returns. Subjects include: Porky's kilt kerfuffle, Manet vs. Monet, not feeling festive, excessive Christmas present giving, re-timer glasses, sleep tips, Elton John and Rod Stewart's ongoing feud, Carnegie Hall, a remarkable wedding ring recovery, Damon Albarn, digging under your basement, Jeremy Clarkson, being thrown out of Sting's house, the death of Frank Williams, how to battle on despite

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52:20

231: Highs and lows

Planet Porky ·

2021/11/26

Mike Parry and Lesley-Ann Jones are back for more exciting tales from Planet Porky. Topics today include: Henry's professional panto debut, HOGO syndrome, Benny Hill making a return, craving a past that didn't exist, Freddie Mercury's enduring legend, stereoscopy, the death of Mick Rock, getting vertigo from an observation deck, the cost of a pint in London, Don Black, the art of writing lyrics, how the subscription services are taking over, single sex awards, The Princes and The Press, Tom

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