Chris Morris is a genius. Reason #1327. Warp Records are releasing Chris Morris’ satirical news show on a deluxe 4 CD package featuring all episodes and previously unheard content on the 24th of November. On the Hour was a radio precursor to the televised brilliance of ‘The Day Today’ and I believe the show was the first appearance of one Alan Partridge.
There’s even a website with a podcast running until Christmas.
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Niall Byrne is the founder of the most-influential Irish music site Nialler9, where he has been writing about music since 2005. He is the co-host of the Nialler9 Podcast and has written for the Irish Times, Irish Independent, Sunday Times, Totally Dublin, Cara Magazine, Red Bull and more. Niall is a DJ, co-founder of Lumo Club, event curator, Indie Sleaze club promoter, and producer of gigs and monthly listening parties & events in Dublin.
Ah, I’ve been watching season one of Nathan Barley over the past few days on Channel 4’s freeviewamejig- genius.
Nathan Barley is deadly as well.
hes workin on a film right now, just got funding after everyone refused to touch it. its about suicide bombers
Yeah I heard that on the Warp website. That’s such good news. Been waiting for some new Morris stuff for ages.
The man is a genius.