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The Mrs Barbara Nice & Friends Podcast

Mrs Barbara Nice is finally persuaded to sit down for half an hour or so and share what"s she"s been getting up to that week.Spend time in Barbara"s world and meet some of her friends too as they discuss topics close to her heart. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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All Episodes

39:12

Befriending Toyah Willcox | THE RE-STOCKED EDITION

The Mrs Barbara Nice & Friends Podcast ·

2025/10/30

We’re restocking the shelves with this classic conversation with the one and only Toyah Willcox - singer, actress, punk icon, and all-round creative powerhouse.When Barbara caught up with Toyah back in 2020, the pair talked about the re-release of Toyah’s album Sheep Farming in Barnet on Cherry Red Records, the magic of connecting with audiences (even in the biggest gigs), and how performing is nothing without that shared energy between artist and crowd.Somewhere along the way they also find

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45:10

Hypnotising Thorpe Street - with Reg Blackwood |...

The Mrs Barbara Nice & Friends Podcast ·

2025/10/23

We’re restocking the shelves with this classic conversation with the one and only Reg Blackwood — once introduced as “Reg as in Elton John, Nice as in the biscuit.”When Barbara spoke to Reg back in 2020, he was living in New Zealand, reminiscing about nights at Birmingham’s legendary Gag Club, where he helped shape the character that became Barbara Nice herself.They chat about the future comedy stars who passed through those doors, the glorious eccentrics who made every gig unpredictable, and how

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47:32

Hop Along - with Steve Doherty

The Mrs Barbara Nice & Friends Podcast ·

2025/10/16

This week on Mrs Barbara Nice and Friends, Barbara has comedy producer Steve Doherty on the show.Steve’s first job in radio came while he was studying at Leeds University, but his career soon led him into TV - and right into the eye of the storm on Have I Got News For You. He shares what it was like to be in the office as the Angus Deayton headlines broke, and why Series 23 Episode 6 is burned into his memory forever.But Steve is quick to say he’s always been “too nice” for television - and that’s

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31:47

No Razorblades Whatsoever - with Carl Chinn

The Mrs Barbara Nice & Friends Podcast ·

2025/10/09

This week on Mrs Barbara Nice and Friends, Barbara welcomes Brummie Legend Carl Chinn.If you're from Birmingham, you know exactly who he is. But for the others: Carl is an MBE-winning historian and writer who’s spent his life telling the stories of working-class Birmingham - and he is looking sharp today, thanks to Mrs Chinn. There's talk of the Peaky Blinders, and none of it is anything like you see on tv. Listen now wherever you get your podcasts. New episodes every Thursday!Follow Mrs Barbara

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47:57

The International Day of Birmingham!

The Mrs Barbara Nice & Friends Podcast ·

2025/10/02

This week, Mrs Barbara Nice is out and about celebrating the International Day of Birmingham.She joins the colourful parade winding its way through the city centre before heading to The Old Crown, where she hosts a very special live edition of her podcast in front of an audience. It was a day full of celebrities and local legends - with appearances from Joe Lycett, Prof Carl Chinn, Mr Egg, Tat Vision, Bam Bam and even Brummie historian @randellspackman from Birmingham in Pennsylvania.New episodes

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38:30

How to Interview a Mockingbird with Lee Nabbs

The Mrs Barbara Nice & Friends Podcast ·

2025/09/25

This week on Mrs Barbara Nice and Friends, Barbara welcomes Lee Nabbs, the man behind Digbeth’s beloved independent Mockingbird Cinema.Lee didn't pay for his parking, but he does know (maybe) who the next James Bond will be. It's one of the perks of running a cinema. Another one is interviewing cats live on stage for TikTok. It's all about embracing the chaos.Listen now wherever you get your podcasts. New episodes every Thursday!Find out what’s on at the Mockingbird:

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37:43

Riabellion with Ria Lina

The Mrs Barbara Nice & Friends Podcast ·

2025/09/18

This week on Mrs Barbara Nice and Friends, Barbara welcomes the fearless and sharpRia Lina.You'll know her fromHave I Got News For You,Mock the Week,Live at the Apolloand she got rave reviews for her Edinburgh set this year.Ria explains to Barbara that she quite enjoyed lockdown times and that she spent years putting off touring (because, let’s face it, the road takes it out of you) but she’s back now with her“Riabellion”tour.She’ll be atThe Glee Club, BirminghamonSunday 19 October 2025.Listen now

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39:17

Daliso Chaponda Says Yes

The Mrs Barbara Nice & Friends Podcast ·

2025/09/11

This week, Mrs Barbara Nice welcomes the brilliantDaliso Chapondainto the shed.Daliso was a finalist onBritain’s Got Talentin 2017,and he’s since appeared onQI,Have I Got News For You,The Royal Variety Performance,The News Quiz, and more. His stand-up clips have racked up over 300 million views online, and his BBC Radio 4 seriesCitizen of Nowherewas nominated for a Rose d’Or Award. He’s performed at major comedy festivals worldwide and is now touring the UK with his brand-new showFeed This Black Man

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37:20

Sexual Tension with Lewis Schaffer

The Mrs Barbara Nice & Friends Podcast ·

2025/09/04

This week on Mrs Barbara Nice and Friends, Barbara welcomes the delightfully prickly American–British comedian Lewis Schaffer.There's lots of love in the shed this week: lean and mean looking Lewis is fully available for Barbara and shares his woes about women, GB News and Venn diagrams. He also reveals how he cured his own eyesight and that he eats raw eggs for breakfast.As Lewis himself would say: Ladies, any takers?Listen now wherever you get your podcasts. New episodes every Thursday!Follow

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25:08

Shopping Special: Barbara Goes to Stockport

The Mrs Barbara Nice & Friends Podcast ·

2025/08/28

This week, Mrs Barbara Nice is out on the streets of Stockport, on the hunt for the perfect raffle prizes for her show.With leopard-print brolly in hand and a bag for life at the ready, Barbara scours the shops of Stockport Plaza, meeting a cafe worker who also happens to be a wrestler, and getting sidetracked by the irresistible sounds of karaoke drifting out of a pub. Overhead, planes rumble past, adding their own soundtrack to Barbara’s quest for Dettol.New episodes every Thursday – listen now

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42:57

Birmingham Bab with Mike Parker

The Mrs Barbara Nice & Friends Podcast ·

2025/08/21

This week, Mrs Barbara Nice welcomes sharp-eyed explorer of people and placesMike Parker.Mike - writer, broadcaster, map enthusiast, and “Welshman by choice with Birmingham roots” - arrives a bit sweaty but they're soon happily chatting away about tribute bands, the craft of writing, and his current focus on the Midlands. As part of his research Mike attended a Reform rally in Birmingham: it was mainly lots of lads in sharp suits, but they both agree that Clothes Don’t Make the Man.It's what you'd

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37:42

Good Spirits with Jez Collins

The Mrs Barbara Nice & Friends Podcast ·

2025/08/14

This week, Mrs Barbara Nice has put the kettle on in the shed for Jez Collins, popular music historian, activist, archivist and founder of theBirmingham Music Archive.Jez was conscientious enough to ride his Raleigh Grifter all the way to the shed and him and Barbara dive straight in to talking titanium limbs, spirits and Irish funeral rites.And of course, there’s plenty of conversation about the Birmingham music scene, with a few top tips for where to get your food shopping thrown in for good

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50:36

Shopping Special: Barbara Goes to Chorley

The Mrs Barbara Nice & Friends Podcast ·

2025/08/07

This week, Mrs Barbara Nice has escaped her shed and is out and about in the bustling heart of Chorley – sourcing raffle prizes, reminiscing about Vesta Chow Mein and charming the locals.Armed with a leopard-print brolly and a bag for life, Barbara takes us on a warm, witty wander through Chorley’s market, charity shops and B&M Bargains in search of the perfect raffle prize: Ferrero Rochers, Dettol and a big bottle of Lambrini.Along the way, she meets birthday girls, council caretakers,

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32:26

Ready Freddie - With Guest Freddie Hayes

The Mrs Barbara Nice & Friends Podcast ·

2025/07/31

This week, Mrs Barbara Nice welcomes puppeteer, comedian and DIY cabaret queen Freddie Hayes to the show – aka The Magic Lady!Live from Nottingham (via Barbara's shed), Freddie shares the wonders of creating weird and whimsical characters out of cardboard, clay and chaos. They chat about her journey from Nottingham to the Edinburgh Fringe, the joys of being a one-woman show, and what happens when you invite your nan into your creative process.New episodes every Thursday – listen now wherever you get

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34:53

From Rotherham to the Underworld – With Guest Frankie...

The Mrs Barbara Nice & Friends Podcast ·

2025/07/24

This week, Mrs Barbara Nice is joined by none other thanFrankie Monroe– owner, MC, and eternal soul of The Misty Moon, Rotherham’s finest working men’s club (and, incidentally, a portal to Hell).Broadcasting straight from the Underworld – where he’s been recently appointed Entertainment Officer – Frankie shares top tips for surviving damnation with style. Don’t forget your Yakults, bring a special 50p (preferably with Beatrix Potter on it), and if you want to escape the fiery pit, brush up on your

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34:10

The Comeback Continues - With Guest Molly McGuinness

The Mrs Barbara Nice & Friends Podcast ·

2025/07/17

The Mrs Barbara Nice and Friends Podcast comeback continues from a one person shed, and this week it's Salford's very own brilliant Molly McGuinness.As trains are so expensive (78 piggin' pounds from Birmingham to Manchester??) Molly joins Barbara on a call from Molly HQ.Barbara and Molly discuss Shopping - Molly loves Heron Foods: it's the TK Maxx of supermarket shopping and Molly is ready to become their global ambassador (we all have dreams). And also, as Barbara says, who doesn't like a good

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24:53

The Podcast is back with Guest Ada Campe!

The Mrs Barbara Nice & Friends Podcast ·

2025/07/08

The Mrs Barbara Nice and Friends Podcast is back after 5 years - she only popped out for a Curly Wurly and some Tea Bags, and look what happened.Hold onto your hats and brace yourself for a whirlwind as Mrs Barbara Nice welcomes the brilliant Ada Campe to the podcast!Expect tales from the cabaret circuit, oddball adventures, and a few surprises along the way. Barbara and Ada find plenty of laughs (and maybe even some magic)Whether you're a comedy fan, a variety show aficionado, or just in need of a

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37:30

We ALL Deserve a Good Laugh with Tez Ilyas

The Mrs Barbara Nice & Friends Podcast ·

2021/04/11

Comedian and Actor Tez Ilyas has designs on being Doctor Who's first Asian Doctor, acting on stage at the Royal Shakespere Company and landing a dream role on the TV soap Neighbours. In the meantime he talks to Barbara Nice about being a naughty kid at school, being even more of a handful in Mosque class and his new Book "The Secret Diary of a British Muslim", which he wants EVERYONE to read. Visit his Website https://tezilyas.com/Or follow him on twitter:

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53:02

Challenge Everything with Award Winning Gráinne Maguire

The Mrs Barbara Nice & Friends Podcast ·

2021/03/08

It's International Women's Day 2021, so to celebrate Barbara sits down with Award Winning Irish comedian Gráinne Maguire to talk about all female bills at gigs, all female flats at the Edinburgh festival and how Gráinne has been using lockdown to become a learned master of comedy.Plus, stick around at the end to hear about Barbara's 7pm Podcast rating challenge!(Though if you miss the deadline, well, it's 7pm somewhere in the world, let us know you've done it and we'll thank you anyway ;)

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35:51

Glynn Purnell: Stop Cooking Getting Popular!

The Mrs Barbara Nice & Friends Podcast ·

2021/02/21

Barbara appears this week hot off being vaccinated against COVID-19, but the experience didn't shake her world. She celebrates her normality with Chef and restaurateur Glynn Purnell of Purnell's Bistro to talk to him about how he's cooking through lockdown, how a restaurant business survives during a pandemic and what he is doing to help others. Plus, there's time to chat about his upbringing in Birmingham and the chefs that inspired him to pursue a career in food. He also has a book out

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