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Comedy series which chews over billiant but unworkable ideas

Episodes

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Christmas Special2008122220251223 (BBC7)
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20081228 (R4)

Dave Gorman presents a Christmas edition of the show, with guest Lee Mack.

From abolishing it to all-terrain ice skates.....

Dave Gorman asks comedian Lee Mack to select the public's best loopy Christmas idea.

Devised by David Scott and Ali Crockatt.

Producer: Simon Nicholls

Dave Gorman asks Lee Mack to select the public's best loopy Christmas idea.

From abolishing it to universal ice skates. Dave Gorman asks Lee Mack to select the public's best loopy Christmas idea. From 2008.

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From the 99p coin to steel drum urinals.

Dave Gorman asks magician Paul Daniels to select the public's best loopy idea.

The first of three radio comedy series where award-winning comedian Dave Gorman and a celebrity guest chew over the ridiculous, unworkable but sometimes genius inventions, schemes and policies of the public.

Producer: Simon Nicholls

Paul Daniels has to select the best loopy idea, from the 99p coin to steel drum urinals.

From the 99p coin to steel drum urinals, Dave Gorman asks magician Paul Daniels to select the best loopy idea. From October 2005.

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0102Richard Madeley2005110320110408 (BBC7)
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From mini-elephants to food on tap.

Dave Gorman asks TV host Richard Madeley to select the public's best loopy idea.

Producer: Simon Nicholls

Dave Gorman asks Richard Madeley to select the public's best loopy idea.

From mini-elephants to food on tap. Dave Gorman asks Richard Madeley to select the public's best loopy idea. From November 2005.

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0103John Fortune2005111020110415 (BBC7)
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A fake brake pedal for nervous passengers to using laughing gas for riots?

Dave Gorman asks John Fortune to select the public's best loopy idea.

Producer: Simon Nicholls

Using laughing gas for riots? Dave Gorman hunts for the best loopy idea.

Using laughing gas for riots? Dave Gorman asks John Fortune to select the public's best loopy idea. From November 2005.

Using laughing gas for riots? Dave Gorman asks John Fortune to select the best loopy idea.

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0104Neil Innes2005111720110422 (BBC7)
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From bunk chairs to helium-filled bubble wrap.

Dave Gorman asks musical comedian Neil Innes to select the public's best loopy idea.

Producer: Simon Nicholls

From bunk chairs to helium-filled bubble-wrap. Dave Gorman hunts for the best loopy idea

From bunk chairs to helium-filled bubble wrap, Dave Gorman asks Neil Innes to select the public's best loopy idea. From November 2005.

From bunk chairs to helium-filled bubble wrap, Neil Innes selects the best loopy idea.

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0105 LASTStewart Lee2005112420110429 (BBC7)
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From a self-cleaning fish tank with a twist to a CD player-cum-microwave oven?

Dave Gorman asks comedian Stewart Lee to select the public's best loopy idea.

The first of three radio comedy series where award-winning comedian Dave Gorman and a celebrity guest chew over the ridiculous, unworkable but sometimes genius inventions, schemes and policies of the public.

Producer: Simon Nicholls

Dave Gorman and Stewart Lee consider a CD player/microwave oven combo.

A CD player-cum-microwave oven? Dave Gorman asks Stewart Lee to select the public's best loopy idea. From November 2005.

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0201Johnny Vegas2006090720130917 (BBC7)
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From a robotic dog to friendly car horns.

Dave Gorman asks comedian and actor Johnny Vegas to select the public's best loopy idea

Series in which award-winning comedian Dave Gorman and a celebrity guest chew over the ridiculous, unworkable but sometimes genius inventions, schemes and policies of the public.

Producer: Simon Nicholls

Dave Gorman and Johnny Vegas chew over ridiculous, brilliant but unworkable ideas.

A robotic dog and friendly car horns? Dave Gorman asks Johnny Vegas to select the public's best loopy idea.

A robotic dog and friendly car horns? Dave Gorman asks Johnny Vegas to select the public's best loopy idea. From September 2006.

Dave Gorman chews over ridiculous, brilliant but unworkable ideas with Johnny Vegas.

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0202Carol Vorderman2006091420130924 (BBC7)
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Rotating rooms and a flexible retirement plan?

Dave Gorman asks TV's Carol Vorderman to choose the public's best loopy idea.

Producer: Simon Nicholls

Dave Gorman and Carol Vorderman discuss ridiculous, brilliant but unworkable ideas.

Rotating rooms and work when old? Dave Gorman asks Carol Vorderman to choose the public's best loopy idea. From September 2006.

Dave Gorman discusses ridiculous, brilliant but unworkable ideas with Carol Vorderman.

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0203Brian Sewell2006092120131001 (BBC7)
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A cure for jet lag and a horse bike?

Dave Gorman asks art critic Brian Sewell to choose the public's best loopy idea.

Producer: Simon Nicholls

Dave Gorman chews over ridiculous, brilliant but unworkable ideas with Brian Sewell.

A cure for jet lag and a horse bike? Dave Gorman asks Brian Sewell to choose the public's best loopy idea. From September 2006.

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0204Chris Addison2006092820131008 (BBC7)
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Buying socks in threes and happy chickens?

Dave Gorman asks comedian Chris Addison to choose the public's best loopy idea.

Producer: Simon Nicholls

Dave Gorman and Chris Addison chew over ridiculous, brilliant but unworkable ideas.

Buying socks in threes and happy chickens? Dave Gorman and Chris Addison with the public's best loopy idea. From September 2006.

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Perforated bread and counselling with a twist.

Dave Gorman asks Darts commentator Sid Waddell to choose the public's best loopy idea.

Producer: Simon Nicholls

Dave Gorman and Sid Waddell chew over ridiculous, brilliant but unworkable ideas.

Perforated bread and counselling with a twist. Dave Gorman and Sid Waddell with the public's best loopy idea. From October 2006.

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0206 LASTArmando Lannucci2006101220131022 (BBC7)
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Aeroplane parachutes and ASBO flip-flops.

Dave Gorman asks writer and producer Armando Iannucci to choose the public's best loopy idea.

Producer: Simon Nicholls

Dave Gorman and Armando Iannucci chew over ridiculous, brilliant but unworkable ideas.

Aeroplane parachutes and ASBO flip-flops. Dave Gorman and Armando Iannucci with the public's best loopy idea. From October 2006.

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0301Rob Newman2007100120140507 (BBC7)
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20071007 (R4)		From high-tech hitching to brushes with fingernails.

Dave Gorman asks comedian Rob Newman to select the public's best loopy idea.

Producer: Simon Nicholls

A whole new realm of swearing opens up as Rob Newman joins Dave Gorman.

High-tech hitching to brushes with fingernails. Dave Gorman asks Rob Newman to choose the best loopy idea. From October 2007.

0302Germaine Greer2007100820140514 (BBC7)
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20071014 (R4)		Lego prisons? A tea tray as a system of measurement?

Dave Gorman asks writer Germaine Greer to select the public's best loopy idea.

Producer: Simon Nicholls

Lego prisons? A tea tray for measurement? Germaine Greer and Dave Gorman with loopy ideas.

Lego prisons? A tea tray for measurement? Dave Gorman asks Germaine Greer to choose the best loopy idea. From October 2007.

0303Simon Munnery2007101520140521 (BBC7)
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20071021 (R4)		How about garments made from human dust fragments? Or, speaking parrots for people?

Dave Gorman asks comedian Simon Munnery to select the public's best loopy idea.

Producer: Simon Nicholls

Garments made of human dust fragments? More of the public's inventions.

Garments made of human dust fragments? More of the public's inventions. Simon Munnery joins Dave Gorman. From October 2007.

0304Gyles Brandreth2007102220140528 (BBC7)
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20071028 (R4)		A conveyor duvet for quibbling couples? Loaning out our royals abroad?

Dave Gorman asks author and broadcaster Gyles Brandreth to select the public's best loopy idea.

Producer: Simon Nicholls

A conveyor duvet could be just the thing for quibbling couples. With Gyles Brandreth.

A conveyor duvet for quibbling couples. Dave Gorman and Gyles Brandreth ponder the public's inventions. From October 2007.

0305Matthew Wright2007102920140604 (BBC7)
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20071104 (R4)		A coat for showering and anthems of shame?

Dave Gorman asks broadcaster Matthew Wright to select the public's best loopy idea.

Producer: Simon Nicholls

Dave Gorman and guest Matthew Wright chew over ridiculous and unworkable inventions.

A coat for showering and anthems of shame. Dave Gorman and Matthew Wright ponder the public's inventions. From October 2007.

0306 LASTCharlie Brooker2007110520140611 (BBC7)
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20071111 (R4)		Speeding motorway services? Two year dogs?

Dave Gorman asks writer and humourist Charlie Brooker to select the public's best loopy idea.

Producer: Simon Nicholls

Dave Gorman and guest Charlie Brooker chew over ridiculous and unworkable inventions.

Speeding motorway services? Two year dogs? Dave Gorman and Charlie Brooker ponder the public's inventions. From November 2007.