The theme behind this final 404 Special of 2011 is Town and Country, and the Strange People Within. These inhabitants include a humanoid mass of vegetable matter, a caveman, an advocate of self-immolation, some racoons with a penchant for arson, historical re-enactors who'd rather be in a different time and/or place, a potential borderline schizophrenic, and even some Americans. If, perchance, you should fit into one or more of these categories, please direct your green-inked letters of complaint to Carla Ulbrich, Flat 29, Paul & Storm, Jay Foreman, Tony Goldmark, Morning Sidekick, Eric Coleman, TVs Kyle, Baldbox featuring Possible Oscar, and Rob Paravonian rather than your host Richard Cray, who was only following orders from a giant invisible rabbit with the voice of Freddie Mercury. Music was provided by Mevio's Music Alley at music.mevio.com and by kind permssion of Flat 29, Jay Foreman, and Rob Paravonian. Visit 404media.blogspot.com for links to artist websites...and buy something from them. Happy New Year, everyone.

In the first of two new 404 Specials to close 2011, Richard Cray chooses another selection of songs about the art of songwriting and the biz of music in general. Featuring live recordings from Worm Quartet and Matt Griffo, plus parodies, mash-ups, and ego-shredding satirical comment from Devo Spice, Dino-Mike, Conscripted, Morning Sidekick, Project Sisyphus, Moneyshot Cosmonauts, and Bob Ricci. Music provided by Mevio's Music Alley at music.mevio.com and by kind permission of Matt Griffo and Mark Glatt. Visit 404media.blogspot.com for links to artist websites.

NEW!! Richard Cray returns with a freshly-picked selection of Christmas comedy songs to see you through the horrors of the festive season. FEATURING: Robert Lund & Spaff, Crankshaft & The Gear Grinders, Rob Paravonian, Moneyshot Cosmonauts, Steve Goodie, Mind Map That, Jacob Haller, and Nice Peter. Music provided by Mevio's Music Alley at music.mevio.com, and by kind permission of Rob Paravonian at robprocks.com. Full tracklisting and links to all artists can be found at 404media.blogspot.com. Joyeux Noel, mes amies!

NEW!! Nearly 34 minutes of continuous comedic weirdness direct from somewhere. Radiophonic holdall consultant John Dredge invites you and your team of aardvarks into his odd yet peculiar cubic audio realm. Featuring the following fabulous featured features: At Home with The Human League, The Adventures of Basil the Cylinder, and an exclusive Open University lecture on cutlery. PLUS partly-acclaimed avant-garde film director David Lynch showcases an awful track from his new album. So tune in and remember: never put a washing machine inside another washing machine as it gets confusing – I speak from personal experience. Features featured features not featured in the version premiered on Resonance FM!

A short preview of what's in store on The John Dredge Nothing to Do with Xmas Show, coming to 404 Funny on December 21st. However, eager beavers amongst you will be delighted to know that an edited version of the show is to be broadcast on London's Resonance 104.4 FM at 22.30 GMT on December 8th. To find out how to listen live and become the envy of your neighbourhood wherever you are in the world, visit resonancefm.com.

With Alan Sugar's MacBeth closing to an indifferent public, Mary Christmas enjoys some down time on Brad Pitt's yacht over the summer as rehearsals begin for the Amstrad chief's new musical with some industrial action. Just another ordinary July and August, then. Mary would like it to be known that it is purely the decision of Maggie Gordon-Walker as to whether she returns to 404 Funny. If you've an addictive personality and have finished reading Closer for the week, don't forget that you can keep up with the very latest developments in Steeple Bumstead throughout the coming months by visiting twitter.com/marychristmasxx.

John Dredge, who can currently be found, presents the best bits from his seven-part Not on TV Show. It's exciting and the sound of now, even though it was recorded in the spring of 2009. Stay subscribed to 404 Funny for some new and previously unheard material from John both in and on the not-too-distant futon.

Mary Christmas reveals what happened before, during, and after the opening night of Steeple Bumstead's celebrity version of MacBeth, which saw the reviews flood in and Jedward walk out. So not all bad news, then. Alan Sugar, meanwhile, starts to wish he hadn't started the whole shooting match...before moving onto a new artistic venture. For the latest breaking news in Steeple Bumstead, troll along to twitter.com/marychristmasxx. Mary Christmas is brought to you by the generosity of Her Majesty's Constabulary and Maggie Gordon-Walker.

This, the fourth of four episodes, vaults into the land of holdalls for one final burst of audio chicanery. A load of microscopes will be on sale, and John will be singing through a special sieve to increase radiophonic density. Normality be gone - here comes an electronic wigwam. PLEASE NOTE: this week’s show is oblongular. Listen with appropriate oblong constructions at hand. Thank you, Muriel.

Spring in Steeple Bumstead saw preparations well underway for the season's two major productions: Prince William's nuptials and Alan Sugar's MacBeth. But only one of them led to police action. Mary Christmas was on the scene to capture all the childish behaviour and celebrity tantrums there was to witness. For the very latest Steeple Bumstead news, visit twitter.com/MaryChristmasxx. Mary would like it to be known that she is every bit Maggie Gordon-Walker's equal.

This week's show includes little tunes from beyond your own vantage point. Several sports reports will be destroyed in a controlled explosion, and there’s the regular radio gang of twenty-five million aardvarks who will attempt something for you and yours. Why not write in and we’ll return your letters unopened free of charge. PLEASE NOTE: this week’s show is like a mango. Please hold up a mango when listening in. Thank you.

Mary Christmas breaks off from writing letters to prisoners to bring you more celebrity tittle-tattle - more tattle than tittle, to be honest. The casting for Alan Sugar's production of The Scottish Play is revealed - will there be a role for Kenneth Branagh? What do you think? Keep up-to-date with the very latest Steeple Bumstead gossip at twitter.com/MaryChristmasxx. Mary would like it to be known that she is owned by Maggie Gordon-Walker, who has fallen behind on payments.

This week’s episode simply cannot be gainsayed, and involves light sabres for one and all. Backing music is provided by the Frinton Cubic Choir, led by the Reverend James Cylindrical. Crashing noises are supplied by Mr Ulock Chaydds in a cameo role. PLEASE NOTE: This week’s show is green. Please wear suitable attire, such as a sturdy green inflatable bowler hat with the word ‘TWING’ on it. No further questions can be accepted at this time.

Mary Christmas returns with more delusions of grandeur and tall tales from her celebrity journal, including Alan Sugar's introduction into the world of theatre production. Keep up-to-date with the goings-on in Steeple Bumstead and Mary's own head at twitter.com/MaryChristmasxx. Mary would like it to be known that she is owned by Maggie Gordon-Walker.

NEW! John Dredge returns with a show that features not only the sounds of tomorrow, such as a teacup in mid-air, but also valuable wheelbarrow information and, of course, radiophonic trundling. PLEASE NOTE: This show involves audio lampposts. Stand well back and deactivatatronalise until ready. Thank you.

NEW!! Siren and love trainer Mary Christmas makes her 404 Funny debut with a six-part serialization of entries from her journal, full of the sort of spurious celebrity tittle-tattle that used to appear in certain tabloid newspapers before all of the journalists within a mile's radius of Wapping were arrested. Keep fully up-to-date with the goings-on in Steeple Bumstead at twitter.com/MaryChristmasxx. Mary would like it to be known that she is currently in the sole care of her appropriate adult, Maggie Gordon-Walker.

Pegabovine get excited about sheep, are visited by their landlord, and unveil a Biblical epic. Featuring Stuart Goldsmith, currently appearing in ITV1's Show Me the Funny. Plus a song from singer-songwriter Kat Flint, Cultural Correspondent Julie Bower, Samuel Hutchinson, Chris Boyd, Lewis James, and the lonely poet Luke Kennard.

Another chance to hear more excerpts from Comedy 365's two trips to the Edinburgh Fringe, including a performance from Show Me the Funny contender Alfie Moore. Also featured are Lorcan McGrane, Jen Warren, Dee Custance, and Eric Kirchberger. Recorded in August 2009 at The White Horse, Canongate, as part of Sowerby & Luff's All Stars.

First podcast from Pegabovine (Matthew Henry Johnson, Luke Kennard, Jenny Sutton, and Tom "Davis" Wateracre), in which everything's clunkily set up, with the expectation that the gags will pay off some time later. Also featuring Stuart Goldsmith (currently one of the contenders in ITV1’s Show Me the Funny), Girl & Dean (Jess Ransom & Sarah Dean), Like A Thief, Luke Kennard, and Loo Brealey.

Another chance to hear some excerpts from Comedy 365's two trips to the Edinburgh Fringe, including a performance from from Show Me the Funny contender Alfie Moore. Also featured are Doug Faulkner, Jon Brittain, Tom Wateracre, Rosie Wilby, and James Shakeshaft & David LE Davis. Recorded in August 2008 at Dragonfly, West Port, as part of Sex Tips for Pandas, which was hosted by and co-produced with Sowerby & Luff.

On today's 404 Special: the circle of life (sort of) with Rob Paravonian, Matt Griffo, Project Sisyphus, Jeff Kornberg, Worm Quartet, Ben Twisted, Rob Balder, Robert Lund, Flat 29, The Volume Brothers, and TVs Kyle. Trying to make sense of why he's no better off at the age of 41 than he was at the age of 23 is Richard Cray. Tracks provided by Mevio's Music Alley at music.mevio.com and by kind permssion of Rob Paravonian and Matt Griffo. Visit 404media.blogspot.com for artist links. http://traffic.libsyn.com/funny404/404special21_eq.mp3

Food, drink, and drugs are on the menu in today's 404 Special with songs from Rob Paravonian, Marc Gunn, TVs Kyle, Odd Austin, Pink Steel, Steve Goodie, Jay Foreman, Robert Lund & Spaff.com, and Flat 29, and Richard Cray offering the wafer-thin mints. Tracks provided by Mevio's Music Alley at music.mevio.com and by kind permssion of Rob Paravonian and Jay Foreman. Visit 404media.blogspot.com for links to all artists. http://traffic.libsyn.com/funny404/404special20_eq.mp3

Fans of Daniel Radcliffe, the Twilight franchise, and Miley Jekyll Cyrus / Hannah Hyde Montana might wish to avoid listening to this edition of The 404 Special. Everyone else, meanwhile, will enjoy funny songs from Steve Goodie, Jonni Music, Jeff Kornberg, Nuclear Bubble Wrap, Flat 29 featuring The Great Luke Ski & Carrie Dahlby, Tom Smith, Robert Lund, and Lotzie Weaver, and the much less funny talking inbetween by Richard Cray. Tracks provided by Mevio's Music Alley at music.mevio.com, and by kind permssion of Thomas Nelstrop. Visit 404media.blogspot.com for artist links. http://traffic.libsyn.com/funny404/404special19_eq.mp3

Richard Cray presents another feast of musical comedy featuring Odd Austin, Jay Foreman, Steve Goodie, Power Salad, Project Sisyphus, Flat 29, Rob Paravonian, and Robert Lund. Tracks provided by Mevio's Music Alley at music.mevio.com, and by kind permission of Jay Foreman, Flat 29, and Rob Paravonian. Visit 404media.blogspot.com for artist links. http://traffic.libsyn.com/funny404/404special18_eq.mp3

NEW!! At long last, Richard Cray returns to satisfy your comedy music cravings for a few weeks with some brand spanking new editions of The 404 Special. This week's show features: Matt Griffo, Flat 29, David Tanny, Robert Lund, Lotzie Weaver, Pro Audio, Nuclear Bubble Wrap, Joshua Grosvent, Project Sisyphus, and Rob Paravonian. Tracks provided by Mevio's Music Alley at music.mevio.com, and by kind permssion of Matt Griffo, Flat 29, and Rob Paravonian. Visit 404media.blogspot.com for artist links. http://traffic.libsyn.com/funny404/404special17_eq.mp3

A specially-edited compilation of the best bits from series 2 of Liar News, first aired at the turn of 2009-10. Show originally conceived by Richard Cray and Brian Luff. Hosted and produced by Richard Cray, and featuring the voices of Simon Beale, Eirlys Bellin, Holly Burn, Rob Clyne, David LE Davis, Jeremy Deverall, John Dredge, Miles Eady, Taylor Glenn, Maggie Gordon Walker, Nick Saalfeld, James Shakeshaft, Liam J. Stratton, Katerina Vrana, Jeremy Wray, and Jake Yapp. Liar News might return; then again, it might not. http://traffic.libsyn.com/funny404/LIARnewshour2_eq.mp3

All the news that's fit to print - and quite a lot that isn't - in this compilation of the best bits from the first series of Liar News, first aired on Comedy 365 in February 2008 and re-aired on 404 Funny in October and November 2009. All six original episodes are still available for download. Show originally conceived and written by Richard Cray and Brian Luff. Hosted by Richard Cray, and featuring the voices of Eirlys Bellin, Holly Burn, Rob Clyne, John Dredge, Miles Eady, Susie Felber, Brian Luff, Georgina Sowerby, and Liam J. Stratton. http://traffic.libsyn.com/funny404/LIARnewshour1_eq.mp3

Remember the 2010 General Election? We here at 404 Funny certainly do. And what a difference a year has made - not only to the social and political landscape of Britain but also to our own memories of that extraordinary election campaign. Yes, that's right: now you can relive all the agony, ecstasy, and dubious accuracy of the Liar News team's coverage without all the stuff that wasn't particularly big or clever in the definitive (i.e., shorter, less cumbersome, and not so self-indulgent) rewritten history of last year's massive election.

A little something from the Dogs Must Be Carried archive to commemorate whatever it was that happened yesterday.

To celebrate 404 Funny's first birthday, here's a fresh compilation of some of the best bits from our first 12 months of shows. Featuring (in order of appearance): Will Franken, John Dredge, Richard Cray, Jake Yapp, James Shakeshaft, Jenni Armstrong & Dr Roberts, Chris Skinner & Friends, David LE Davis, Seamonkey, Nick Saalfeld, Holly Burn, Liam J Stratton, Rob Clyne, Moneyshot Cosmonauts, Pegabovine, Matt Griffo, Katerina Vrana, Eirlys Bellin, Miles Eady, Tom Wateracre, Miriam Turner, and Marn Davies. Seamonkey and Moneyshot Cosmonauts appear by courtesy of Mevio's Music Alley at music.mevio.com.

It's the last show of the series, so we've invited the population of Skegness into the studio – you can phone them on our usual number. Thanks must go to an emu in the Leytonstone area for its help with the emu-based sections of the show. Thanks must not go to the fish who’ve been causing problems throughout the series and possibly for some time to come. [The fish would like it to be known that Series 1 of The Daily Dredge is still available for download, right here at 404 Funny.]

Today's texts will be read out by a banshee who lives among the dunes of cabbage on Planet Zestis Omacron Three. The Human League may beg to differ, so why not tune in and find out? Then put a cube on the nearest drainpipe and see the difference.

It's 1952 and the radios are alive with the sound of parsnips. Hidden in today's programme is a fully-grown werewolf - can you spot it and win today's star prize of a pterodactyl for two? Oh.

Today's programme hones in on Fred Dineage, leaving him somewhat flustered. There's also a phone in about quagmires - so get dialling on phones from 1982 only, please. Thought For The Day comes to you from Woolwich Cathedral. Please give generously or fish problems may arise once more.

NEW!! Today sees the first Daily Dredge in a series of five as the crow flies, which includes a brilliant new rock recording that may cause unpleasant fish problems, so do be careful. Guests include herb specialist Dr Brackton Cylindrical and his cousin Pip (not present). Chip forks are also dealt with in characteristic style.

Our fortnight of Edinburgh Fringe highlights comes to an end with one last hurrah from Comedy 365's 2009 extravaganza at The White Horse, featuring Taylor Glenn, Delete the Banjax, James Redmond, Nick Helm, and Jake Yapp. All audio featured is from Sowerby & Luff's All Stars, and was part of PBH's Free Fringe. More details plus further recommendations for Edinburgh 2010 at http://404media.blogspot.com.

Our edited highlights of Comedy 365's trip to the 2009 Edinburgh Fringe continue with performances from James Shakeshaft, Caroline Mabey, Richard Brophy, Paul Harry Allen, Rosie Wilby, and Mrs Barbara Nice. All audio featured is from Sowerby & Luff's All Stars, which was recorded at The White Horse, Canongate. Details of where to find these and other fine comedians at this year's Fringe and elsewhere can be found at http://404media.blogspot.com.

More from last year's Edinburgh Fringe, with performances from Comedy 365's daily show at The White Horse, Canongate. Today: Doug Faulkner, Jon Brittain, The Dog-Eared Collective, Katerina Vrana, and Jay Foreman. Original recording made at Sowerby & Luff's All Stars, which was part of PBH's Free Fringe. More at http://404media.blogspot.com.

More from Comedy 365's trip to the 2009 Edinburgh Fringe, with performances from Lorcan McGrane, Jen Warren, Alfie Moore, Dee Custance, and Eric Kirchberger. All audio featured is from Sowerby & Luff's All Stars, recorded at The White Horse, Canongate. Visit http://404media.blogspot.com for news of where you can find our guests from 2008 and 2009 this year.

With the 2010 Edinburgh Fringe about to get underway in just a couple of days, here's another chance to hear edited highlights of Comedy 365's stint at the 2009 Fringe. All this week, we're back at The White Horse on Canongate (don't look for it, it's not there anymore), and today's show features performances from Paul Ricketts, Dan McKee, John Smith, Slow Genius, Carolyn Castiglia, and Ben Lerman. All audio featured is from the live show Sowerby & Luff's All Stars, which was part of PBH's Free Fringe. Visit http://404media.blogspot.com for details of where you can find some of these performers at the Edinburgh Fringe and elsewhere this summer.

Our week of visits back to the 2008 Edinburgh Fringe comes to an end with a bumper extended-length final show from Dragonfly, featuring Paul Ricketts, Tom Wateracre, Jon Brittain, Hayley Jayne Standing (as Vonny Lee Lucas), James Shakeshaft, Jake Yapp, Doug Faulkner, Delete the Banjax, Eric Kirchberger, and Jay Foreman. All audio featured is from Comedy 365's Sex Tips for Pandas, which was originally hosted by and co-produced with Sowerby & Luff, and was part of PBH's Free Fringe. More details at http://404media.blogspot.com. Next week: the difficult second year at The White Horse...

Our edited highlights of Comedy 365's trip to the 2008 Edinburgh Fringe continue with performances from Paul Conneely, Doug Faulkner, Lorcan McGrane, Tom Wateracre, Simon Lilley, James Shakeshaft & David LE Davis, and Chris Martin. All audio featured is from Sex Tips for Pandas, which was originally hosted by and co-produced with Sowerby & Luff, and recorded at Dragonfly, West Port. Details of where to find these and other fine comedians at this year's Fringe can be found at http://404media.blogspot.com.

More from Edinburgh back in 2008, with The Scarlet Pimps performing at the So You Think You're Funny semi-finals at the Gilded Balloon (introduced by Paul Tonkinson), plus more from Comedy 365's daily show at Dragonfly with Dan McKee, Brendan Naughton, Doug Faulkner, Alyssa Kyria (as Ariadne the Greek WAG), Tom Wateracre, Liam McEneaney, and Rob Paravonian. Audio is from Sex Tips for Pandas, which was originally hosted by and co-produced with Sowerby & Luff. More at http://404media.blogspot.com.

More from Comedy 365's trip to the 2008 Edinburgh Fringe, with performances from Alfie Moore, Doug Faulkner, Jon Brittain, Tom Wateracre, Rosie Wilby, and James Shakeshaft & David LE Davis. All audio featured is from Sex Tips for Pandas, which was originally hosted by and co-produced with Sowerby & Luff, and recorded at Dragonfly, West Port. Visit http://404media.blogspot.com for news of where you can find our guests from 2008 and 2009 this year.

On the eve of the 2010 Edinburgh Fringe, here's another chance to hear archive clips from acts joined Comedy 365 during its two years at the biggest arts festival on the planet. All this week, we're back at Dragonfly on West Port for the best of the 2008 fringe. Today's show features performances from Ste Porter, Tom Wateracre, Girl & Dean, Jay Foreman, Paul Conneely, James Shakeshaft, Nick Helm, and Jake Yapp. All audio featured is from the live show Sex Tips for Pandas, which was originally hosted by and co-produced with Sowerby & Luff, with the exception of Paul Conneely, who was recorded live at his own show, A Beginner's Guide to Happiness, at Holyrood Too@Faith. Visit http://404media.blogspot.com for details of where you can find some of these performers at the Edinburgh Fringe and elsewhere this summer.

It's the last 404 Special for a few weeks, and your host Richard Cray has saved the very worst until last, you lucky people. Unleashing all manner of bodily functions are Rob Balder featuring Janny, Raymond & Scum, Ti Tra Li Media, Stuckey & Murray, Robert Lund, Jeff Kornberg, Chub Creek Music, Steve Goodie, Ken Turetzky, Bob Ricci, and Musicolor. Music provided by Mevio's Music Alley at music.mevio.com and by Chub Creek Music at chubcreek.com. Got a favourite track you’d like us to (re)play or are you a comedy musician looking for an outlet for your art? Get in touch at 404funny@googlemail.com. The show will return for a new run in September.

In today's show, crime, law and order, law and disorder, and several other offences to be taken into consideration. Order of proceedings: Raymond & Scum, Matt Griffo, Paul & Storm, Power Salad, Moneyshot Cosmonauts, Jonni Music, Tom Smith, Robert Lund, Jay Foreman, and Rob Balder. Judge Richard Cray presides, with assistance from Mevio's Music Alley at music.mevio.com. For their kind permission, Matt Griffo, Thomas Nelstrop, and Jay Foreman automatically get reduced sentences. Like this one. Subscribe to 404 Funny at iTunes - and remember: keep 'em peeled.

Confirmed cat person and infamous anti-histamine drug fiend Richard Cray presents a 404 Special dedicated - loosely speaking - to our four-legged friends. (Very loosely speaking, if truth be told.) Featuring music from Pink Steel, Seamonkey, Stuckey & Murray, TV’s Kyle, Little Thom, Jeff Kornberg, Powered By Satan, Chub Creek Music, and Robert Lund, provided by Mevio's Music Alley at music.mevio.com and by Chub Creek Music at chubcreek.com.

No matter how tolerant you may think you are, we here at The 404 Special are willing to wager that there's at least one section of society you hate with a vengeance. Lawyers? Chavs? Builders? The Boss? The significant other / ex-other? 50 Cent? They're all here, courtesy of Steve Newman & Friends, Nice Peter, Carla Ulbrich, Paul & Storm, Jay Foreman, Automatic Pilot, The Legendary Ten Seconds, The Volume Brothers, Tony Forte, Chub Creek Music, Dislocated Boner, and Tom Smith. Music was provided by Mevio's Music Alley at music.mevio.com, by Chub Creek Music at chubcreek.com, and by kind permission of Jay Foreman. Your host is Richard Cray, who, despite being a lovely person, would be very pleased to see the back of everyone who's ever appeared on Big Brother.

This week on The 404 Special, it's love...but not as we know it. Richard Cray slips on the blindfold and furry handcuffs, but manages to satisfy the courts by keeping the required distance away from Ken Turetzsky, The Killer Kona Buds, Bob Ricci, Robert Lund, Chub Creek Music, Carrie Dahlby, Josh Woodward, Jay Foreman, and Jonni Music. Music was provided by Mevio's Music Alley at music.mevio.com and by Chub Creek Music at chubcreek.com, with additional tracks supplied by kind permission of Jay Foreman and Thomas Nelstrop. Visit the 404 Funny blog at http://404media.blogspot.com/.

This week, Richard Cray's been a very dirty boy and has selected a slither of salacious triple-X-rated sides for your amusement and / or disgust from The Limeybirds, Nice Peter, Moneyshot Cosmonauts, Airferg, Bill Bates, Tom Smith, Project Sisyphus, Carl Hatmaker, and Paul & Storm. All tracks provided by Mevio's Music Alley at music.mevio.com. Full details available at http://404media.blogspot.com/.

Lights! Camera! Action! Richard Cray proudly presents just over half an hour of comedy music tributes to screens both big and small from The Great Luke Ski, Rob Paravonian, Jay Foreman, Devo Spice, Carla Ulbrich, David Tanny, Project Sisyphus, Paul & Storm, Tom Smith, and Robert Lund. Music provided by Mevio's Music Alley at music.mevio.com, and by kind permission of Rob Paravonian and Jay Foreman. Subscribe to 404 Funny at iTunes.

Richard Cray presents a load of big, clever, and very funny songs about the human body - with the emphasis on bouncy and dangly bits, naturally. Features tracks from Sudden Death, Chub Creek Music, Pink Steel, The Killer Kona Buds, Robert Lund, Deirdre Flint, Cookie Cutter Girl, and TV's Kyle. Music provided by Mevio's Music Alley at music.mevio.com and by Chub Creek Music at chubcreek.com.

With Will Franken. TRACKS: Introit: The Wild One / A Visitor Arrives At 817 Cortland Ave. / "There was a 13-year old. . ." / He Has His One Thing He Does / 3pm: 2-hr shift / "Those two are something else." / The 5 Wounds of R.P. / No. 9 / No. 18 / "47 is the new 17!" / No. 12 / Something Other Than No. 12 / "If you come within 50 feet. . ." / Recessional: One (1) Nation Under God. DONATE AT willfranken.libsyn.com.

On this week’s 404 Special, Richard Cray gets dressed with WWIII, Nice Peter, and Project Sisyphus, goes up in the air with Ken Turetzky and Robert Lund (and back down again with Devo Spice & Insane Ian), and hurtles head-first into a brick wall with Chub Creek Music, Steve Goodie, and Todd Chappelle. Music was provided by Mevio's Music Alley at music.mevio.com and by Chub Creek Music at chubcreek.com.

On this week's 404 Special: camp cavemen, lupine love interests, freakish flatmates, hirsuit horrors, comicbook creations, and other strange creatures that go bump / growl / whimper in the middle of the night. Hiding behind the sofa is your host, Richard Cray. Featuring songs from Erich Bergen, Paul & Storm, Carla Ulbrich, The Martians, Tom Smith, Project Sisyphus, Hyper Nonsense Music, TV’s Kyle, Nuclear Bubble Wrap, Robert Lund, and The Great Luke Ski featuring Carrie Dahlby. All tracks provided by Mevio's Music Alley at music.mevio.com. Full tracklisting at 404media.blogspot.com.

Richard Cray delves into the angst-ridden world of the singer-songwriter in this week's edition of The 404 Special. Giving it some artistic integrity whilst checking themselves out in a full-length mirror are Paul & Storm, Tom Smith, Ben Twisted, Jonni Music, Worm Quartet, Nuclear Bubble Wrap, Bob Ricci, The Spoofinator, Rob Paravonian, and The Volume Brothers. Music provided by Mevio's Music Alley at music.mevio.com and by kind permission of Thomas Nelstrop at thomasnelstrop.com and Rob Paravonian at robprocks.com.

Richard Cray's back with some election-specific songs this week, from the state of the economy to the cult of personality - plus a couple of viral hits to snare the populist vote. Your full list of candidates: Project Sisyphus, Steve Goodie, Mad Money Machine, The Lascivious Biddies, Wayne Keyser, Robert Lund, RX, and Rob Paravonian. Music was provided by Mevio's Music Alley at music.mevio.com, by RX at thepartyparty.com, and by kind permission of Rob Paravonian.

Is your back straight? Have you rested your eyes in the last 60 minutes? How regular are your bowels? What's your Body Mass Index? These and other very pertinent questions will not be asked in this week's edition of The 404 Special. Instead, you'll hear all manner of health and safety issues treated in the manner they deserve by Jay Foreman, TVs Kyle, Andy, Steve & Andy, Jonni Music, The Fabrications, Paul & Storm, Wayne Keyser, Sudden Death, Steve Goodie, Deirdre Flint, and Baldbox. Music provided by Mevio's Music Alley at music.mevio.com and by kind permission of Jay Foreman at jayforeman.co.uk and Thomas Nelstrop at thomasnelstrop.com.

In an episode recorded before their untimely split, cockney knees-up specialists Chas and Dave rabbit, bunny, and jabber with lifelong fan Chris Skinner.

This week on The 404 Special, it's a dysfunctional family affair, with some child psychology and relationship issues also getting an airing. Richard Cray presents songs from Power Salad, Airferg, The Volume Brothers, Jeff Kornberg, Jay Foreman, Rob Paravonian, Chub Creek Music, Moneyshot Cosmonauts, Conscripted, Joshua Grosvent, Tom Smith, and Nuclear Bubble Wrap. Music provided by Mevio's Music Alley at music.mevio.com and by Chub Creek Music at chubcreek.com. Additional tracks supplied by kind permission of Jay Foreman at jayforeman.co.uk, Mark Glatt, and Rob Paravonian at robprocks.com.

A special compilation of some of the stranger calls from the first series of Dr Answers, brought to you by James Shakeshaft and David LE Davis. Those of you in the UK may like to make a note that James and David's sitcom pilot, entitled Hung Out, is finally being shown in Channel Four's Comedy Lab strand this coming Friday night (April 23rd, 2010) at 12.10am. For more information and a preview, go to the 404 Funny blog.

The actor responsible for one of the worst accents in film history spends time with Chris Skinner, who does his very best to learn 'im proper, like. This episode is guaranteed pearly king and queen free.

Richard Cray presents a manually-overridden edition of 404 Funny's comedy music show, featuring some Version 2.0 compliant songs from Eric Coleman, Steve Goodie, Derek K. Miller, Devo Spice, Rob Balder & Chris Mezzolesta, Tom Smith, Rob Paravonian, and Power Salad. Music was provided by Mevio's Music Alley at music.mevio.com and by kind permission of Rob Paravonian at robprocks.com.

Buster Keaton breaks his silence to talk to Chris Skinner in a bid to prove that everything with him is not all black and white.

NEW!! Richard Cray hosts a half-hour of fine comedy music from the UK, US, and probably Outer Mongolia by the time the series has finished. Featuring tracks from Seamonkey, Dan Costello, Conscripted, The Volume Brothers, Andy, Steve & Andy, Jim Paquette, and Possible Oscar. Tracks provided by Mevio's Music Alley at music.mevio.com and by kind permission of Mark Glatt.

Coinciding with a resurgence of interest in the Tudors, Chris Skinner interviews the main man himself, whose voice bears a striking similarity to that of someone known to all of us at 404 Funny...

Never mind Sister Wendy - Chris Skinner has a real mother for you, but you can call her Agnes.

A short song from Will Franken. Donate at http://www.willfranken.com.

It's the end of the week and therefore the end of John Dredge's current series. But stay tuned, tornado watchers, for David Lynch's weekend weather update.

Live from Leighton Buzzard (not to be confused with actress Leighton Meester, which sounds like an elitist social networking site for people from the East End of London)...it's Dr (John) Dre(dge).

Today's episode is called Invasion: Planet Earth 2 - This Time the Sat Nav's Switched Off.

More inspired lunacy from John Dredge, including the world's first goth game show.

All this week: five daily doses of Dredge, with some very special yet utterly strange guests.

John Dredge examines mountains with Danny Greenstone.

In the week when his new movie about capitalism comes out on DVD and Blu-Ray in the US, thus adding to the $16m gross revenue already recouped from the box offices of global multiplex chains, Michael Moore joins Chris Skinner.

With Will Franken. TRACKS: Interproximal Stripping / Baby Teeth / Pearly Whites at the Pearly Gates / Interocclusal Registration / But What About Dental Care? / 12-Year Molar / Gold Teeth, Yellow Teeth / Tooth Fairy / Class I Malocclusion / Class II Malocclusion / Class III Malocclusion / Proper Occlusion / More Baby Teeth / Cephalometric Imaging (w/Add. Interproximal Stripping) / The Drill. Donate to Will's dental plan at http://www.willfranken.com.

John Dredge examines igloos with Danny Greenstone.

Chris Skinner talks to Herman Melville's most famous creation and tries not to lose a leg. Contains whale noises. Not suitable for those driving or operating heavy machinery.

Avec M. Wm Franken. Chapitre Un: Je suis un homme noir (M. Franken reçoit quelques messages / M. Franken fait un voyage en Angleterre / M. Franken va au magasin d'avantage / M. Franken visite la station de radio) / Chapitre Deux: Où sont toutes les femmes noires? (Todd conseille Mike / Mike fait un coup de fil à Comcast / Mike accueille un visiteur / Mike regarde un album de photo) / Chapitre Trois (la Révision): Je suis une femme noire (Mlle Harris entend une voix). Donate at http://www.willfranken.com.

John Dredge examines banjos with Danny Greenstone.

Pity the crazy fool Chris Skinner as he indulges himself in ten minutes of verbal sparring with A Team hard man Mr T. And remember, kids: say no to drugs.

With Will Franken. TRACKS: Jack Trenford: CIA / Venting About Theresa / Shaniki-Wa. Donate at www.willfranken.com.

John Dredge examines fig trees with Danny Greenstone.

The Streatham Superwaif sniffs out Chris Skinner to vomit forth her life story, live from a rehab clinic somewhere secret.  Like Catford.

With Will Franken. TRACKS: Welcome to Star Cinema / Coming Attractions / Our Feature Presentation: Ave Maria / Job 38:7. Buy Will a bucket of popcorn by donating at www.willfranken.com.

It's possibly the last ever edition of The John Dredge Not on TV Show because we may have to change the title of the show for subsequent series, as John was recently caught on camera in the audience at a snooker tournament reading a book on plinths. Silly John.

John Dredge examines biscuit tins with Danny Greenstone.

The man they call Conquering Lion of the Tribe of Judah, Haile Selassie, chats to Chris Skinner...an' ting.

In this week's show, John Dredge, who can currently be found, takes a cagoule back to the menders and contemplates one single bean with his mind contol techniques. Maurice Quottt is also on hand to assist with fig trees and allotments within the sound of Bow Bells. Shadrack and Meeshack may be observed alongside, weather permitting.

John Dredge examines hats with Danny Greenstone.

Consistently voted as one of the funniest, sharpest stand ups of all time, the late, great Bill Hicks talks to Chris Skinner.

Will Franken takes his final stroll into a surreal tale of Hispanic morning zoo hosts and copyright infringement. Features music from Creedence Carhorn Revival. Donate at http://www.willfranken.com/.

With Will Franken. Her Majesty / Here Comes the Sun / Because / You Never Give Me Your Money / Sun King / Mean Mr. Mustard / Polythene Pam / She Came in Through the Bathroom Window / Golden Slumbers / Carry That Weight / The End. Donate at http://www.willfranken.com.

This week, John explains rice and then inverts a cagoule. Whither the cagoule? All may not be revealed in this plethora of yinnns.

John Dredge examines bicycles with Danny Greenstone.

On the day he faces The Iraq Inquiry, former Prime Minister Tony Blair talks exclusively to Chris Skinner in an interview that has remained under embargo for several years...apart from the two times we uploaded it to the feed by mistake and left it there for the best part of a year. You don't get this sort of thing on The Today Programme, do you?

Will Franken's back...but he's broke. Help him out by donating to his fighting fund at http://www.willfranken.com/.

With Will Franken. Special "Making Of" Featurette / Chief Woo-Um of the Suburbs / The Meddling Mother of Modern Times / A Magic Bed / 3:17 a.m., Hell's Kitchen / 25th Year Anniversary Special Edition / New York's Nicest / Special Police Department Version / "I'm A Fraud, Kid." / Little-Man and Davis / Password! / The Year Has Now Turned. Donate at http://www.willfranken.com/.

Final instalment of Miles Eady's surreal audio experience.

Last of the present series, postponed from last week, owing to world events and (much less important in the grand scheme of things) a hard disk crash. The headlines: Epicentre of Earthquake Located in Basildon Car Stereo; Coroner Will Accept a Majority Decision into the Correct Pronunciation of "Jean-Charles de Menezes"; Israel Enters into Negotiations With Hamas After Plea from Annie Lennox.

Nar den...John 'Ah' Dredge returns with more spon in this cavalcade of plinths and kagoules. Today's show features a mollusc, and Mr Pringo Hoogerns from the lost city of Ohgg tells us what to do with those unwanted banjos.

John Dredge examines chip shops with Danny Greenstone.

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Originally unleashed in September 2008, here's Will's take on elements surrounding that year's US Presidential election. Feel free to donate or buy merchandise at http://www.willfranken.com. God bless America!

With Will Franken. My Lord! / Children Were the Future / Do You Know the Basics? / What They're Thinking. . . / Back From Break / Back From "Back From Break" / Michael Krenford Is Alone / Good Country Dancers / The 4th Part of My Trilogy / Rachel's Story / Michael Krenford Is NOT Alone. Donate at http://www.willfranken.com/.

404 Funny proudly presents one of the most downloaded podcasts in the Comedy 365 archive from Miles Eady.

This week, John presents specially cubed information involving oysters, wigwams and teatrays alike. There's also a quiz about mollusc hoists, plus special guests including a penguin, a noke, and an old biscuit tin manufacturer called Simon. It's exciting, it's the sound of now, and it's partially all happening here and there, if not both, thanks to radio accoutrements.

John Dredge examines holdalls with Danny Greenstone.

Possibly the most famous man in the world, Chris Skinner, interviews the late Michael Jackson, who, quite obviously, was still very much alive at the time of recording this show. In other words, we haven't edited anything out, so don't blame us if the show seems to be in bad taste - blame it on the benzodiazepine.

Will Franken's series of short podcasts continues with his infamous pre-election parody interview with Barack Obama from 2008. To donate or buy merchandise, visit www.willfranken.com.

With Will Franken. Live From Burning Man 2007! / Demographic Gender Shifts In Marketing / In Search Of The Perfect Take / This Envelope Was Made For Pushing / Lord, Hear Our Prayer. . . / Friday Is Unacceptable / Ejaculating Into The Swan / Our Feature Presentation / The Submarine Of The Subconscious: All Aboard! / "Soy Of The Earth", Verse 1 / Dateline Has A Request / "Soy Of The Earth", Verse 2 / Discovering The Big Black Stone Thing / The Submission Of The Subconscious: All Aboard! Donate at www.willfranken.com.

More inspired audio surrealism from Miles Eady.

The headlines: Incompetent Government Officials Sacked After Whitehall Left Open to Traffic During Remembrance Ceremony at Cenotaph; Thousands of Housebreakers Eagerly Awaiting £100m Euromillions Jackpot Draw; Banksy Admits Responsibility for Stencilling the Images of Jonathan Ross and Russell Brand Onto Andrew Sachs' Arse.

TV's loss is our gain. John Dredge returns with the second instalment of his new series.

John Dredge examines Space Hoppers with Danny Greenstone.

Everyone's favourite Scientologist jumps upon a filing cabinet to look up to and talk at Chris Skinner. Here, have my money.

The first of Will Franken's series of five short-length podcasts for the ADD-addled. Donate and buy CDs at www.willfranken.com.

With Will Franken. Your Call / Gillette: The Best A Man Can Get? / Ready For My Close-Up / Biology In Heaven / The Little Girl In My Brain / TJ'sM&GG-NOA&CTM / Sticks and Stones and Hurtful Words / Personal Space (Main Title Theme) / Welcome To Jail. . . / Is It Ever Too Late To Be Early? / More To Michael Moore Than Meets The Mouth / Your Call II: Space Hassle. Donate at http://www.willfranken.com/.

Second instalment of Miles Eady's surreal one-man comedy show.

The headlines: Test Card Clown Bubbles Dies; Scores Killed in Church Fete Stampede; British Airways Managers Ask Staff to Work for Nothing for an Indefinite Period to Keep Them Living in the Style to Which They've Become Accustomed.

The first of a series of seven shows from John Dredge.  If you liked Things, you'll love this.  If you liked The Really Short Show, you'll love this.  If you liked his Odd Show, you'll...well, you get the picture, right? 

John Dredge examines teatrays with Danny Greenstone.

The BBC is banned from reporting from Zimbabwe. Because the country's dictat...sorry, President will only talk to Chris Skinner.

John Dredge opens Cyril Linkman's Postbag, which ought to be against the law.

With Will Franken. Vicks Cough Turkey (OF 1) / Gnowy The Gnowing Knome / 2+2=1984 / SUSAN: Then And Now / CHILDREN: Yes Or No? / "It Followed Us Here. . ." / The Ball Of Mistrust (OF 2a) / Does My Sacrifice Turn You On? / Kitty-Cats And Dingoes (OF 2b) / Slippery When Liberated / What Windows Lead To / The Cute, The Bad & The Ugly / A 21st Century Dickens / A 21,000-Pill Salute (OF 3 [or 1]). Donate at http://www.willfranken.com/.

The first of five surreal audio experiences from Miles Eady.

The headlines: Disaster Simulation Ends in Total Disaster; Inquiry into MI6 Christmas Party Continues; Iceland's Economy Evaporates.

Rev. Popemobile delivers his Thought for the Day, recorded on a day when he thought his thoughts would be different from his thoughts today, I think.

In a scheduling equivalent of a complete and utter brain fart, here's an archive festive offering from John Dredge, with a little help from James Shakeshaft and David Le Davis.

Old Saint Nick breaks off from the preparations for his perennial world tour and comes down the chimney to talk to Chris Skinner, who would like a Subbuteo cricket set and a pet honeybadger.

Richard Cray presents a hand-picked selection of Christmas songs and festive funnies from The Limeybirds, The Moneyshot Cosmonauts, Mydols, Robert Lund, Two Drunks and a Guitar, Jay Foreman, The Great Luke Ski, Seamonkey, Tom Wateracre, Consortium of Genius, The Banana Sessions, TV's Kyle, The Hot Rods, Nice Peter, The Knuckle Kids, Jenny Jusell & Country Sunshine, Power Salad, Bill Kahler, Traces of Nuts, and Peeper Radio Theatre. Music provided by Mevio's Music Alley at music.mevio.com, Jay Foreman at www.jayforeman.co.uk, and Tom Wateracre at www.pegabovine.co.uk and www.wateracre.co.uk. Links to most of the featured artists can be found at www.404media.blogspot.com. Merry Christmas!

With Will Franken. Texas Chainsaw Yuletide / Nyena Hyack & Mr. Hong / One Of Two Ways / The Brutality Nation / A Very Stupid Car / Life Changing Manifolds / Cheap Air-Fare / A Very Special City / The NIG-Word / Back The Way We Came (a medley in ree-verse) / It's Only Christmas (But I Like It). Donate at http://www.willfranken.com/.

The pilot episode of a one-man sketch show from Blue Pepper's Miles Eady, featuring new and re-recorded material.

The headlines: Identity of Man Who Threw Shoes at Obama Inauguration Confirmed as His Predecessor; Asylum Seekers Escape from Removal Centre By Calmly Walking Through Exit; Potential Suicide Bombers to Receive Prozac on the NHS to Deter Them from Performing Future Atrocities.

John Dredge's video monologues continue with all-round luvvie Horace's anecdotes about his friends and acquaintances.

Last of the current series of Short Shows from John Dredge, which, despite being very short indeed, still manages to pack in a particularly cryptic weather forecast from David Lynch.

Two all-beef chatties, special horse, lettuce, cheese, giggles, and questions on a sesame seed podcast.

The second of two music videos from John Dredge, who, one assumes, doesn't perform this pre-work ritual every working morning.

With Will Franken. What Goes Up. . . / Postmodern Briar Patch / Knee-Jerk Bridge-Building / Salt Of The News / Casper The Friendly Club Kid / A Mother Of Big Fucking Deals / Brarbrara / The Eleventh Hour / Looking For Mr. Rainbow / Good Intentions Gone Bad (Briar Patch II) / . . .Must Come Down / Happy Thanksgiving (Emancipatory Anthem). Donate at http://www.willfranken.com/.

Liam J. Stratton and Miles Eady perform some of the best sketches and songs from the Blue Pepper podcasts in front of a live audience at The Union Bar and Grill, Paddington, London on March 20th, 2006.

NEW SERIES. The headlines: Youth Shot and Killed By Police for Brandishing Baseball Bat Actually on His Way to Play Baseball; Labour’s Share Of Vote Now Lower Than 0%; Sir Fred Goodwin Vandalizes Anti-Capitalist Activists' Squat in Plymouth.

It's a wrap, as John Dredge's film show shorts come to an end. Is there a twist in the final reel - or has the projector knackered up the print again?

John Dredge gets a call from Leonard Nimoy about radiators. As you do.

Is Chris Skinner who he's looking for? Lionel Richie tells all.

He's a multi-talented chap, is our John Dredge. He does music too, along with some wacky promo videos. Here's the first of two such shorts, selected by John himself: A Star is Bored.

With Will Franken. The Sad Jar / The Sadder Jar / Jar-Gon / The Ironic Power of -10 / Giving Back to the Community Calendar / Open Language Barriers / Keeping Up Appearances / Two Braves and a Slave / Muhammed Scorsese's Latest / Our Lunch Specials / Lesbian Biscuit Interlude / Our Dessert Specials / Muhammad Scorsese 2 (Infidellas Reprise) / The Sad Kuffar. Donate at http://www.willfranken.com/.

Last in the series of sketch shows from Liam J. Stratton and Miles Eady - but stop by next week for excerpts from a live show from the duo.

Locked out of the House Of Mirth at the end of the last episode, the Pegabovine gang take refuge in a nearby theatre and, whilst there, do a show in front of a live audience featuring songs, sketches, and poetry.

This John Dredge podcast is rated U - suitable for all ages. Having said that, we do think that it will appeal most to urban 39-year-old C2DE males.

These show notes were supposed to have been written by Lionel. But he's gone home.

Another interview with a world famous name. This week, the man whose reforms helped end the cold war enters into more serious political dialogue with Chris Skinner. May be factually inaccurate.

John Dredge's video monologue, featuring rock star Loudon reminiscing about his career.

With Will Franken. TRACKS: The Great Indoors (a medley) / Sounds of Sounds 1 / Just Following Orders (a tale) / Sounds of Sounds 2 / Postmodern Hyperbole / Jazzistine / Rise and Shinerael / Area 48 / Aye, We Need Ye Now. . . / The Great Indoors (slight return). Donate at http://www.willfranken.com/.

Third of four episodes of sketch comedy from Liam J. Stratton and Miles Eady.

More celluloid surrealism with John Dredge. Contains mild peril.

First in another short run of Short Shows from John Dredge. The running time of each episode gets shorter as the series progresses, which probably means that by the time we get to the 100th episode, John will have mastered the art of making single-word podcasts lasting a third of a second. Fiendish.

Chris Skinner stands to attention as HRH Prince Harry gives him some sort of salute and confesses his desire for Macy Gray.

Adrian Ftang presents the final countdown in the Dogs Must Be Carried chart from number 8 to that all-unimportant number 1. Features parodies of Ringo Starr and Phil Spector, plus original comedy songs. Some featured tracks can also be found on the Dogs Must Be Carried CD, which is still available at iTunes, CD Baby, and over 2,000 outlets worldwide. Honestly, there's more than 900 copies still in the band's living room, and it's getting beyond a joke. Featuring Eirlys Bellin and Pete Druggery. Visit www.dogsmustbecarried.co.uk for full credits.

With Will Franken. TRACKS: Life In The Afterlife / American Individual / The Importance of Being Inconvenient / Hate On The Windshield / Hate On The Stand / Lady Chatterley's E-Mail / No SROs For RSOs! / To Catch a Molestingbird / Wasn't That Funny? / Afterlife In The Life. Donate at http://www.willfranken.com/.

Second of four sketch compilations from Liam J. Stratton and Miles Eady's 2005 podcast.

The first in a series of short weekly digests from John Dredge informing you of what's coming soon at your local multiplex...so that you can make alternative arrangements.

The best mini-masterpieces from the first 23 episodes of British podcasting's shortest show (probably), hosted by the Doctor of Droll, Mr John Dredge.

One of the food industry's most respected men (that is, if you don't include Fray Bentos, who's a top bloke) says "Yes!" to Chris Skinner, confessing his unfortunate allergy and the reasons behind his hatred of Mr. Kipling.

Adrian Ftang counts down numbers 14 to 9 in the Dogs Must Be Carried chart. Features parodies of Pulp, Tom Waits, Radiohead, and Kraftwerk. Some featured tracks can also be found on the Dogs Must Be Carried CD, which is available at iTunes, CD Baby, and over 2,000 outlets worldwide. Featuring Eirlys Bellin, Rob Clyne, Brian Luff, Nick Saalfeld, and Liam J. Stratton. Special thanks to Hywel Luff. Production assistance by Wells Park Communications. Visit www.dogsmustbecarried.co.uk for full credits.

With Will Franken. TRACKS: The Rue de la Moo-Moo, part one / The First Beatles / So Much Talent. . .So Little Time / It's A Wonderful Tragedy / Recon Tango Charlie / Give Context A Chance / To Hell With Hemingway / Loose Marbles (a documentary) / What Is It You Do Again? / Molly Ringwald Cornflakes / The Shelter (a story) / The Rue de la Moo-Moo, part two (Good Night). Donations gratefully received at http://www.willfranken.com/.

The first of four sketch shows from Liam J. Stratton (now 50% of comedy duo The Scarlet Pimps) and Miles Eady (now as close to 100% of himself as anyone could possibly be), recorded way back in 2005.

Released to the Liar Media Group under the British Government's 35-year rule, here is the full-length audio from the never-transmitted civil defence public information film, Protect and Survive, digitally remastered from the sole surviving audio copy. Sadly, the accompanying visuals were lost for good when a Central Office of Information techie recorded Miss TV Times 1974 over it. Brought to you by Richard Cray, with additional contributions by Miles Eady.

Resonance FM stalwart John Dredge and Channel Four Comedy Lab writer / performer James Shakeshaft talk about nothing in particular in this one-off collaboration.

From the archives, dusted off and smartened up, here's a chance to hear a collaboration between two original contributors to Comedy 365, John Dredge and the late Blue Pepper (aka: Liam J Stratton and Miles Eady). Don't forget that from now on 404 Funny will be the only podcast to feature new and original content from John, Liam, and Miles.

The richest man in the world tears himself away from his iMac and Playstation to allow Chris Skinner a ten-minute window in his working day. We'd like to go into more detail but our software's just crashed.

Adrian Ftang counts down numbers 22 to 15 in the Dogs Must Be Carried chart. Features parodies of Bjork, Kate Bush, and Cliff Richard. Some featured tracks can also be found on the Dogs Must Be Carried CD, which is available at iTunes, CD Baby, and over 2,000 outlets worldwide. Featuring Nick Saalfeld, Liam J. Stratton, and Miriam Turner. Production assistance by Wells Park Communications. Visit the website at www.dogsmustbecarried.co.uk for full credits.

Dr Answers takes more calls and addresses your e-mails in the last programme of the current series. He will return in 2010, so get your questions in nice and early by e-mailing questions@dranswers.co.uk. Dr Answers is brought to you by James Shakeshaft, David LE Davis, and science. Extra content available at www.dranswers.co.uk. Don't forget to catch James and David's sitcom, Hung Out, on Channel Four in January - for more accurate transmission information as and when it's confirmed, bookmark our Blogger page or become a fan of 404 Funny on Facebook, if you're that way inclined.

This week, Doctor Roberts reveals the five reasons why he likes Jenni.

The headlines: Bush Asks Americans to Be Patient - He'll Be Gone By the End of the Year; Dutch Government Bans Ben Elton; Rosie Millard Robs Bank to Fund Lifestyle.

John's uncanny one-off homage to Kenny Everett.

In the sixth and final lecture of nine, John Dredge looks at the sea. Which is kind of obvious from the episode title. Don't know why I bother sometimes.

He's a family man, but he does swear. Asking the all-important questions: Chris Skinner.

Adrian Ftang counts down numbers 29 to 23 in the Dogs Must Be Carried chart. Features parodies of Wings, Roxy Music, and Liam Lynch, plus some original guff. Some featured tracks can also be found on the Dogs Must Be Carried CD, which is available at iTunes, CD Baby, and over 2,000 outlets worldwide. Featuring Eirlys Bellin. Special thanks to Andy Booth and Jeremy Wray. Visit the website at www.dogsmustbecarried.co.uk for full credits.

Run and get the Fire Brigade! There are burning questions that can only be extinguished by just one man - and that man is the one and only Dr Answers. Let the good Doctor cover your questions with white liquid foam from his hose by e-mailing him at question@dranswers.co.uk. And check out James Shakeshaft & David LE Davis in Hung Out, coming to Channel Four as part of its Comedy Lab season in January 2010.

Jenni and her good friend Doctor Roberts explore their garden and try to grow something. Anything.

The headlines: President Bush Contributes Signed Photo to Debt Relief; Coalition Troops Unearth Unheard 2-Pac Recordings; Houses of Parliament to Be Protected By Colgate Ring of Confidence

More choice moments from Jake's topical Little Bits show. This week, the world exclusive first play of Dizzee Rascal's collaboration with David Beckham and previews of some of the BBC's new digital radio networks. Plus, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang gets grounded by health and safety legislation in Norfolk - and Jake makes a drunken confession at the Sony Awards to special guest Stuart Maconie.

In the fifth of his weekly lectures, John Dredge tackles all things verdant and discovers there really isn't as much to the colour green as he'd initially thought. Ho hum.

Chris Skinner interviews the stars nobody else can. Managing to communicate despite chronic putrefaction this week is the 35th President of the United States of America, John F. Kennedy. 

Adrian Ftang counts down numbers 36 to 30 in the Dogs Must Be Carried chart, including parodies of Bob Dylan and Neil Young.  Some featured tracks can also be found on the Dogs Must Be Carried CD, which is available at iTunes, CD Baby, and over 2,000 outlets worldwide.  Special thanks to Andy Booth, Hywel Luff, Jeremy Wray, and Julian Young.  Visit the website at www.dogsmustbecarried.co.uk for full credits.

Got a question? Ask Dr Answers at question@dranswers.co.uk. Not feeling well? Consult your GP (or physician, if you live outside London). Starring James Shakeshaft & David LE Davis, to be seen in Channel Four Comedy Lab sitcom Hung Out this coming January.

This week, Jenni and her good friend Doctor Roberts discuss the dangers of the least friendly bacteria of all.

The headlines: Japan Develops Ultra-Light, Fashionable, Gadget-laden Nuclear Weapon; White House Was "Warned in Advance About 9/11"; Pilot Arrested for Taking Off on Time

First of two compilations of Jake's topical show from the Spring of 2009, in which he has breakfast with the Berlusconis and gets a load of old rhubarb from TV's top chefs. Plus a summary of all the key moments of the last series of The Apprentice, for those of you who are still under the misguided impression that Alan Sugar is Britain's closest equivalent to Donald Trump. Marn Davies is also on hand (albeit at arm's length) to ask questions about Jake's peaks and troughs...whilst relieving himself in the latter. Nice.

Want the lowdown on the environment?  John Dredge is on hand with another one of his bite-sized lectures.

Another top-notch celebrity interview with Chris Skinner.

Adrian Ftang counts down numbers 43 to 37 in the Dogs Must Be Carried chart.  Features parodies of The Smiths, T. Rex, The Archies, and The White Stripes.  Some featured tracks can also be found on the Dogs Must Be Carried CD, which is available at iTunes, CD Baby, and over 2,000 outlets worldwide.  Featuring Eirlys Bellin, Nick Saalfeld, and Liam J. Stratton. Special thanks to Andy Booth, Jeremy Deverall, Hywel Luff, Jeremy Wray, and Julian Young.  Production assistance from Wells Park Communications.  Visit www.dogsmustbecarried.co.uk for full credits.

Another installment of Comedy 365's new hit show where you, the public (represented by James Shakeshaft), ask the questions and David LE Davis (aka: Dr Answers) provides the, er...the, er...the answers.  Check them out in Hung Out, part of the Comedy Lab strand on Channel Four in January 2010.

The headlines: My Little Pony Rustling Returns to Wyoming; Archbishop Desmond Tutu Slams Facilities at Guantanamo Bay; Basra Sold to Chelsea for £7m Plus Didier Drogba.

Jake 'n' Marn return for one last hurrah, reacting to Lily Allen's retirement from music (not that we noticed her being particularly active in the first place). Plus Britain's current affairs presenters get new jingle packages, Dora Dale stops by for a chat, and DJ Y takes a hacksaw to more of your favourite records.

John Dredge is back with another lecture, this time on classical music.

Chris Skinner gets to grips with The Greatest Briton of All Time.

Adrian Ftang counts down numbers 50 to 44 in the Dogs Must Be Carried chart.  Features parodies of Van Morrison and Led Zeppelin, plus original comedy songs.  Some featured tracks can also be found on the Dogs Must Be Carried CD, which is available at iTunes, CD Baby, and over 2,000 outlets worldwide.  Featuring Eirlys Bellin, Rob Clyne, Nick Saalfeld, Liam J. Stratton, and Miriam Turner. Special thanks to Andy Booth, Jeremy Deverall, and Hywel Luff.  Production assistance from Wells Park Communications.  Visit www.dogsmustbecarried.co.uk for full credits.

With two of the stars of forthcoming Channel Four comedy pilot Hung Out, James Shakeshaft and David LE Davis.  Got a question? E-mail question@dranswers.co.uk. Got an answer? E-mail answers@dranswers.co.uk. Want to enter the competition? E-mail competition@dranswers.co.uk.

This week, Jenni and her good friend Doctor Roberts talk about Puerto Rico. Mmm, milch.

The headlines: Pigeon Flying Into Tower Block "Not Terrorism"; Alistair Darling Goes Missing; Bernie Ecclestone Buys Christmas.

Messrs. Yapp and Davies return to dissect the issues that matter. This week: The 2009 Brits in 90 Seconds, Derren Brown and Paul McKenna have a face-off, popular beat combo Glasvegas lose their reverb, and Frank Sinatra gets all cut up. E-mail them, why don't you? It'll stop the pair of them arguing about the show's billing.

John Dredge returns with another lecture.  This week: Tea.

Chris Skinner chats to Radiohead singer Thom Yorke.

Adrian Ftang hosts a countdown of tracks by musical satirists Dogs Must Be Carried, starting with some rare and previously unheard tracks bubbling under the Top 50.  Includes parodies of Moby, Pet Shop Boys, Placebo, Syd Barrett, and The Human League.  Dogs Must Be Carried's debut CD is available at iTunes, CD Baby, and over 2,000 outlets worldwide.  Visit www.dogsmustbecarried.co.uk for full credits.

Ever had a burning question that no-one, but no-one has been able to answer? Then look no further, as our expert-in-residence Dr Answers takes calls from the sort of weird and wonderful freaks usually native to overnight radio phone-ins. The good doctor is now accepting questions for a second series, so e-mail yours to question@dranswers.co.uk. With James Shakeshaft & David LE Davis, who you'll be able to see in Hung Out, a sitcom pilot in Channel Four's Comedy Lab strand, in January 2010.

Fab low-fi video comedy from Jenni Armstrong and her good friend Doctor Roberts. This week: Lemsip. Yes!

The headlines: Cigarettes Recalled in Cancer Scare; John Prescott Survives Assassination Attempt; BBC Director-General Goes on Rampage.

Jake Yapp, fresh from his duties on Shaun Keaveny's BBC 6Music Breakfast Show and a joint Sony Award nomination (with Martin Kelner) for BBC Radio 7's Pleased to Meet You, joins forces with Marn Davies to bring you 25 minutes of absolute filth. This week: Lily Allen gets strip searched, Jake's mum shocks Alan Titchmarsh with her unique approach to flower arranging, and the similarity between Monaco and Catford.

Another chance to hear John Dredge's nine-part lecture series in six parts. This week: Cubes.

Another chance to hear all 29 episodes of Chris Skinner's acclaimed spoof chat show, starting with Paris Hilton.