The Good, The Bad And The Unexpected Series 17 episode guide

The Good, The Bad And The Unexpected

Radio panel show
BBC Radio Scotland
2014 - 2024
110 episodes (18 series)

BBC Radio Scotland panel show about the world we all live in. Stars Julia Sutherland, Mark Nelson and Jo Caulfield.

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Series 17

1. Episode One

Friday 26^th April 2024

This week Mark Nelson welcomes singer-songwriter Colin Hay, best known for his hit song with Men at Work 'Down Under'. He shares some incredible showbiz stories, including the domestic services of the biggest-selling artist of all time. Joining him from deployment in the Middle East is Major Finlay Anderson who tells his stories from winning Gladiators 2024, and about cooking out on manouvres in the desert. Completing the line-up is one of Scotland's favourite comedians, Janey Godley, who finds the lighter side of things with stories of her recent diagnosis and treatment.

2. Episode Two

Friday 3^rd May 2024

Mark Nelson is joined by national treasure and founding member of the Happy Mondays, Bez, who spills the dirt on cheating on Bargain Hunt, and the adventures of his first attempt of bee-keeping. He's joined by BBC Radio Scotland presenter, Vic Galloway, who shares a stage with the biggest rock band of all time, plus he has to do a runner from one of his musical heroes. Stand-up comedian and author, Shaparak Khorsandi, completes the line-up and displays the worst understanding of biology in both the human and canine worlds - but everyone comes together for some belting tunes in an unexpected round - keep it 90s!

3. Episode Three

Friday 10^th May 2024

This week Mark Nelson is joined by a childhood hero, Michael Winslow, famous for making all of the sound effect noises in Police Academy, and as we find out, a lot more films too. He's joined by host of the House of the Lion podcast and comedian Susan Morrison, who tells a cracking story about becoming a national threat for at least ten minutes. Completing the line-up is wild swimmer, comedic actor and Ms Hoolie herself, Julie Wilson Nimmo, who shares her stories of being the biggest star in a theme park in Florida for the day.

6. Episode Six

Friday 31^st May 2024

Joining Mark Nelson this week is the lead singer of the legendary Madchester band James, Tim Booth, who tells his good story about serenading his fiance's grandmother to win her over, as well as stealing the limelight from Status Quo in Norway. Trying to beat those stories is Terry Christian who remembers his days hosting the notorious TV show, The Word. Completing the line-up is actor and Scot Squad star Karen Bartke, with news of her change of career and newfound taste for the finer things in life.

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Series 17

1. Episode One

2. Episode Two

3. Episode Three

4. Episode Four

5. Episode Five

6. Episode Six

Catch-up

Series menu

Series 17

1. Episode One

2. Episode Two

3. Episode Three

4. Episode Four

5. Episode Five

6. Episode Six

Catch-up

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