Alison Spittle - Petty Please

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There's Something About Mary

20241226

Studies show that the role you play in the school nativity can affect your life. And Alison is taking those studies very seriously. She was once cast as Mary - big gig - but forced to drop out after the director said she lacked focus. 30 years on, it's still something she thinks about. Can Natalie Cassidy help Alison get closure?

With Ian Smith and Natalie Cassidy

About Alison:

Alison Spittle is an award-winning screenwriter, actress and comedian.

She is the creator, writer and star of the TV series Nowhere Fast which aired on RTE2 to critical acclaim in 2017. Her play Starlet premiered to great acclaim at the Dublin Fringe Festival, garnering 5 stars from The Sunday Times. She can also be heard on The Guilty Feminist and BBC Radio 4's Wheel of Misfortune.

Petty? Please. Alison Spittle has a long-held nativity grudge, and needs to get closure.

Who hasn't waited 30 years to get revenge on the girl who stole their role in the nativity? With special guests Ian Smith and Natalie Cassidy.

[LISTEN NOW]

The Debs Disaster

20250122

20250128 (BBC7)

15 years ago was meant to be the biggest, most romantic day of Alison's (at that point very young) life. The long anticipated debs ball (or as the English and Americans like to call it - prom). But her date didn't show. And now Alison wants to find out why.

With Fiadhnait Canning

Alison Spittle has a long-held prom-related grudge and needs to get closure.

Stood up by her date for her debs ball 15 years ago, Alison wants revenge.

[LISTEN NOW]

Barrioke

20250115

20250129 (R4)

There are two things Alison Spittle really loves. EastEnders' Barry Evans (actor Shaun Williamson) and revenge. And this episode threatens to join her two passions. Shaun runs a popular night called Barrioke - where fans can party and perform karaoke hits on stage with him. Alison has been many times, but she's never been pulled out of the audience. What gives, Shaun? Alison needs to know.

With Tasha & Hayley

Featuring an unlikely blend of EastEnders' Barry Evans (Shaun Williamson), and revenge.

Alison Spittle has tried to be chosen to sing a final duet with Shaun at his Barrioke night on three separate occasions, but never been chosen. And she needs to know why...

[LISTEN NOW]

Barrioke

20250129

20250204 (BBC7)

There are two things Alison Spittle really loves. Eastender's Barry Evans (actor Shaun Williamson) and revenge. And this episode threatens to join her two passions. Shaun runs a popular night called Barrioke - where fans can party and perform karaoke hits on stage with him. Alison has been many times, but she's never been pulled out of the audience. What gives, Shaun? Alison needs to know.

With Tasha & Hayley

Featuring an unlikely blend of Eastender's Barry Evans (Shaun Williamson), and revenge.

Alison Spittle has tried to be chosen to sing a final duet with Shaun at his Barrioke night on three separate occasions, but never been chosen. And she needs to know why...

[LISTEN NOW]

The Glitterbabes

20250205

20250211 (BBC7)

Alison and her Wheel of Misfortune cohost Kerry Katona have one very important thing in common. They were both ejected from girl bands at crucial stages of their careers. In Alison's case, aged 9, from primary school breaktime supergroup The Glitterbabes. It's an injustice that's never left her. Can Kerry help her find closure?

With Kerry Katona

Why was Alison kicked out of The Glitterbabes, Westmeath's premier break-time girl band?

Alison Spittle asks former girl band legend Kerry Katona to help her find out why her friends dropped her from their playtime girl band.

In this new series for Radio 4, comedian Alison Spittle explores some of her longest and deepest-held grudges. The kind of thing most people would be ashamed to still be thinking about 30 minutes later, let alone contemplating exacting retribution decades on.

[LISTEN NOW]

Episodes

Series	Episode	Title	First Broadcast	Repeated	Comments
01	01	There's Something About Mary	20241226		Studies show that the role you play in the school nativity can affect your life. And Alison is taking those studies very seriously. She was once cast as Mary - big gig - but forced to drop out after the director said she lacked focus. 30 years on, it's still something she thinks about. Can Natalie Cassidy help Alison get closure? With Ian Smith and Natalie Cassidy About Alison: Alison Spittle is an award-winning screenwriter, actress and comedian. She is the creator, writer and star of the TV series Nowhere Fast which aired on RTE2 to critical acclaim in 2017. Her play Starlet premiered to great acclaim at the Dublin Fringe Festival, garnering 5 stars from The Sunday Times. She can also be heard on The Guilty Feminist and BBC Radio 4's Wheel of Misfortune. Petty? Please. Alison Spittle has a long-held nativity grudge, and needs to get closure. Who hasn't waited 30 years to get revenge on the girl who stole their role in the nativity? With special guests Ian Smith and Natalie Cassidy. [LISTEN NOW]
01	02	The Debs Disaster	20250122	20250128 (BBC7)	15 years ago was meant to be the biggest, most romantic day of Alison's (at that point very young) life. The long anticipated debs ball (or as the English and Americans like to call it - prom). But her date didn't show. And now Alison wants to find out why. With Fiadhnait Canning Alison Spittle has a long-held prom-related grudge and needs to get closure. Stood up by her date for her debs ball 15 years ago, Alison wants revenge. [LISTEN NOW]
01	03	Barrioke	20250115	20250129 (R4)	There are two things Alison Spittle really loves. EastEnders' Barry Evans (actor Shaun Williamson) and revenge. And this episode threatens to join her two passions. Shaun runs a popular night called Barrioke - where fans can party and perform karaoke hits on stage with him. Alison has been many times, but she's never been pulled out of the audience. What gives, Shaun? Alison needs to know. With Tasha & Hayley Featuring an unlikely blend of EastEnders' Barry Evans (Shaun Williamson), and revenge. Alison Spittle has tried to be chosen to sing a final duet with Shaun at his Barrioke night on three separate occasions, but never been chosen. And she needs to know why... [LISTEN NOW]
01	03	Barrioke	20250129	20250204 (BBC7)	There are two things Alison Spittle really loves. Eastender's Barry Evans (actor Shaun Williamson) and revenge. And this episode threatens to join her two passions. Shaun runs a popular night called Barrioke - where fans can party and perform karaoke hits on stage with him. Alison has been many times, but she's never been pulled out of the audience. What gives, Shaun? Alison needs to know. With Tasha & Hayley Featuring an unlikely blend of Eastender's Barry Evans (Shaun Williamson), and revenge. Alison Spittle has tried to be chosen to sing a final duet with Shaun at his Barrioke night on three separate occasions, but never been chosen. And she needs to know why... [LISTEN NOW]
01	04	The Glitterbabes	20250205	20250211 (BBC7)	Alison and her Wheel of Misfortune cohost Kerry Katona have one very important thing in common. They were both ejected from girl bands at crucial stages of their careers. In Alison's case, aged 9, from primary school breaktime supergroup The Glitterbabes. It's an injustice that's never left her. Can Kerry help her find closure? With Kerry Katona Why was Alison kicked out of The Glitterbabes, Westmeath's premier break-time girl band? Alison Spittle asks former girl band legend Kerry Katona to help her find out why her friends dropped her from their playtime girl band. In this new series for Radio 4, comedian Alison Spittle explores some of her longest and deepest-held grudges. The kind of thing most people would be ashamed to still be thinking about 30 minutes later, let alone contemplating exacting retribution decades on. [LISTEN NOW]