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Mark Hibbett and John Dredge discuss funny comics, one at a time! ”A bumper-size summer special of a show” - The List ”.If villains disguising themselves as babies, fist fights with dentists and ’Steptoe and Son for kids’ pique your interest, this is for you” - The Guardian, Best Podcasts Of The Week ”A nostalgic delve into those pocket-money purchases that made us chortle” - Radio Times, Pick Of The Week ”A fun trip down memory lane” - The Sunday Times ”A glorious nostalgia fest for humour comics of the past” - Down The Tubes
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4 days ago
In our Tinsel-tastic Twenty eighth issue Mark and John read the 1979 Beano Book, featuring Dennis The Menace, Minnie The Minx, The Bash Street Kids and almost no Biffo The Bear. Only one pound fifteen pence!
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Sunday Dec 07, 2025
Sunday Dec 07, 2025
In our Twenty Seventh issue Mark and John read a 1959 issue of Film Fun, featuring Tommy Cooper, Jerry Lewis, Peter Sellers and your favourite local cinema star, Ronald Shiner. Only four old pence!
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Sunday Nov 23, 2025
Sunday Nov 23, 2025
In our Twenty Sixth issue Mark and John read a 1972 issue of Cor, featuring Chalky, Rat Trap, Jelly Baby and the ethics of strike-breaking. This episode is sponsored by Jam Sandwiches. Only three and a half pence!
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Sunday Nov 09, 2025
Sunday Nov 09, 2025
In our Super Special Silver Jubilee issue Mark and John read a 1971 issue of The Beezer. Featuring The Numskulls, The Jellymen, lots of kids and an absence of Super Skimmers. Only two and a half new pence!
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Sunday Oct 26, 2025
Sunday Oct 26, 2025
In our Tumultuous Twenty Fourth issue Mark and John read a 1965 issue of Wham. Featuring Grimley Feendish, The Tiddlers, Billy Binns and several glimpses into a very different world. Only 7d!
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Sunday Oct 12, 2025
Sunday Oct 12, 2025
Our thrilling third series starts with the cracking Cracker from 1975, featuring some dodgy scientific practice, a range of eerily familiar characters, and an awful lot of Sammy. Only 6p!
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Sunday Jul 27, 2025
Sunday Jul 27, 2025
It's the summer holidays, which means it's time for The Beano Summer Special from 1979, featuring Dennis The Menace, Minnie The Minx, The Fix-It Twins and, unfortunately, Biffo The Bear. Only 25p!
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Sunday Jun 15, 2025
Sunday Jun 15, 2025
It's time to enjoy all your old favourites in a fun-filled wander down memory lane in this super best of episode. Featuring The Leopard From Lime Street, Luncheon Vulture, Popeye and lots lots more. Free!
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