The John Moloney Show

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0101Bank Robbers And Cats2015051220191009 (BBC7)
John Moloney has been headlining comedy clubs all over the world. We've captured him at his very best performing in front of an appreciative audience at The Stand Comedy Club in Edinburgh.

Listen out for a joke about a bank robber and a story about John's cat named Edward.

Written and performed by John Moloney

Featuring Julia Sutherland, Gareth Waugh and Fred MacAulay

Producer: Alan Lorraine

A Dabster production for BBC Radio 4 first broadcast in May 2015.

Stand-up John Moloney tells a joke about a bank robber and a story about his cat Edward.

0102Chomsky, Marks And Brustwarts2015051920191016 (BBC7)
A joke about a German baby, a tale about his old life as a teacher and a run in with a hen night.

John Moloney has been headlining comedy clubs all over the world. We've captured him at his very best performing in front of an appreciative audience at The Stand Comedy Club in Edinburgh.

Written and performed by John Moloney

Producer: Alan Lorraine

A Dabster production for BBC Radio 4 first broadcast in May 2015.

Stand-up John Moloney tells stories about a German baby and a run-in with a hen night.

0103Jokes For Pubs And Clubs2015052620191023 (BBC7)
A number of one-liners, a story about the pub and a top tip to avoid trouble if you come home a little worse for wear.

John Moloney has been headlining comedy clubs all over the world. We've captured him at his very best performing in front of an appreciative audience at The Stand Comedy Club in Edinburgh.

Written and performed by John Moloney.

Producer: Alan Lorraine

A Dabster production for BBC Radio 4 first broadcast in May 2015.

John tells a story about darts and remembers a few of his old one-liners.

0104The Feckless Youth2015060220191030 (BBC7)
John meets a disengaged charity worker, before challenging some relationship problems.

John Moloney has been headlining comedy clubs all over the world. We've captured him at his very best performing in front of an appreciative audience at The Stand Comedy Club in Edinburgh

Written and performed by John Moloney.

Featuring Richard Melvin and Fred MacAulay.

Producer: Alan Lorraine

A Dabster production for BBC Radio 4 first broadcast in June 2015.

John tells tales about a collection for cats and dogs and an expensive-looking carrier bag

0201Edward Goes To The Vet2017082320210827 (BBC7)
The Godfather of British stand-up comedy, John Moloney, returns to the stage with stories of his much loved cat Edward.

Edward isn't feeling well, he's leaning to the far-right - and it's not clear if it's a balancing act or political abnormality.

There's only one thing for it, a trip to the Vet.

John and Edward come up against characters who don't understand their plight, nor that of those most in need.

Edward may end up providing as many solutions as he receives.

Starring John Moloney.

With:

Karen Bartke

Julia Sutherland

A Dabster production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in August 2017.

John Moloney returns with more stand-up comedy - mostly about his much-loved cat Edward.

0202Edward Gets Protection2017083020210903 (BBC7)
The Godfather of British stand up, John Moloney, returns to the stage with stories of his much loved cat Edward.

John has taken the advice of the Vet and decides to get a companion - or, more accurately, a 'cat bouncer' to take care of Edward.

It's a lot more difficult to get a used cat than John remembers. John's wife tries to appease the interview panel - yes, that's right, an interview panel - but John can't quite help himself.

Starring John Moloney.

With:

Karen Bartke

Julia Sutherland

JoJo Sutherland

Tyler Collins

A Dabster production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in August 2017.

John decides that Edward needs a companion but faces bureaucracy trying to get a used cat.

0203The Phone Call2017090620210910 (BBC7)
John Moloney shares far too much information about his thoughts on life with the person on the other end of the phone at the utility centre. How hard can it be to change your electricity supplier? Well, it turns out that it's harder than it looks.

Written and performed by John Moloney.

A Dabster production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in September 2017.

John Moloney battles with being on kept on hold while changing his utilities provider.

0204A Visit To The Doctor2017091320210917 (BBC7)
It's the final episode of the current series and life has a way of getting its own back. Edward the cat is off the hook this week - but not John. It's his turn for a bit of unwelcome prodding from the medical community.

Written by and starring John Moloney. With Karen Bartke and Richard Melvin.

Produced by Richard Melvin.

A Dabster production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in September 2017.

For once it's John, not Edward the cat, that needs medical intervention.

0301How I Became A Comedian2018051620230223 (BBC7)The Godfather of British stand-up comedy on stage exploring the trials of modern life and the tales of his much loved cat Edward.

In this moment of self reflection, John looks back on the beginning of his comedy career.

How did such a handsome grammar school boy find his way into the dark and foreboding world of stand-up?

Did his family have a influence on his decision? What did his qualifications actually qualify him to do?

John dissects the advice of the Employment Service in London's Balham and justifies the particular terms and conditions of any future engagement he was willing to accept - lots of travel, the freedom to insult his clients and a maximum of twenty minutes work per night.

Written by and starring John Moloney.

With:

Karen Bartke

Richard Melvin

A Dabster production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in May 2018.

The stand-up comic returns to the stage with his trials of modern life.

0302How I Became Bereaved2018052320230302 (BBC7)The Godfather of British stand-up comedy returns to the live stage with his trials of modern life and the tales of his much loved cat Edward.

Death comes to us all and is never felt more than by those that surround us.

In this reflective and ultimately joyful episode, John contemplates his intimate feelings on the loss of a close friend.

The process of funerals, cremations, insurance and other formalities carry the bereaved along following the loss of a loved one. Of course, commercial compassion isn't always received as a sincere gesture. Certainly not by Mr Moloney.

To aid in his grief, John is presented with the opportunity for counselling, which goes as well as can be expected.

Written by and starring John Moloney.

With:

Karen Bartke

Richard Melvin

Ian Rankin

A Dabster production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in May 2018.

John ponders his feelings on the loss of a loved one.

0303How I Became Seen And Heard2018053020230309 (BBC7)The Godfather of British stand-up comedy is back on the live stage with his trials of modern life and the tales of his much loved cat Edward.

Musing over the proverb 'children should be seen and not heard', John looks back into his own childhood, and the phrase's old high English origins.

The learning of children fascinates John, left to interpret the world himself by his Irish family.

Gorilla warfare? How does that work?

Perhaps the barbary apes of Gibraltar have more of a chance.

A Dabster production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in May 2018.

John muses over the proverb 'children should be seen and not heard'.

0304How I Proved God's Existence2018060620230316 (BBC7)The Godfather of British stand-up comedy is back on the live stage with his trials of modern life and his thoughts on the supernatural.

Being a good catholic boy, John was brought up respecting the infallibility of the CEO of the Universe.

Yet as a modern man of the world, with a curious demeanour, he has spent a good amount of time debating the nature of deities and the apparent contradictions that God's existence has held with science since the enlightenment.

Thankfully, John Moloney will go down in history as the man who finally answered one of life's biggest mysteries, putting centuries of debate to rest, allowing the clergy and scientists to have a nice sit down and a cuppa without that nagging doubt in their minds.

God exists, and John can prove it - with gravy.

A Dabster production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in June 2018.

John debates the nature of deities and God's existence.

0401Jeffrey, The Jack Russell2019080720240312 (BBC7)
The Godfather of British stand-up comedy is back on the live stage with his trials of modern life.

John welcomes a new member to the family, Jeffrey, who causes nearly as much mischief as his 'father' used to do when he was growing up.

This is the start of a new, healthier journey for John, where he really does go and see a man about a dog.

Featuring Karen Bartke and Tim Wallers.

Produced by RIchard Melvin.

A Dabster production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in August 2019.

John welcomes a new member to the family who really needs to learn how to behave himself.

John welcomes a new member to the family who really needs to learn how to behave himself. From August 2019.

The Godfather of British stand-up John Moloney returns to the live stage to share his latest tribulations of modern life.

This week, John welcomes a new member to the family, Jeffrey, who causes nearly as much mischief as his 'father' used to do when he was growing up. This is the start of a new, healthier journey for John, where he really does go and see a man about a dog.

Originally recorded and broadcast in 2019.

The Godfather of British stand-up returns to the stage with his trials of modern life.

0402Britain's Most Expensive Mouse2019081420240319 (BBC7)
The Godfather of British stand-up John Moloney returns to the live stage to share his latest tribulations of modern life.

John goes toe-to-toe with the law. Consumer law to be precise. What could be better than an afternoon of kitchen shopping, long phone calls to your credit card company and the opportunity to find the most expensive mouse in the country?

Featuring Karen Bartke.

Produced by Richard Melvin.

A Dabster production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in August in 2019.

John goes toe-to-toe with the law. Consumer law to be precise, from kitchen shopping to credit cards and beyond. From 2019.

This week, John goes toe-to-toe with the law. Consumer law to be precise. What could be better than an afternoon of kitchen shopping, long phone calls to your credit card company and the opportunity to find the most expensive mouse in the country?

Originally recorded and broadcast in 2019.

The Godfather of British stand-up returns to the stage with his trials of modern life.

0403Time, Gentlemen Please2019082120240326 (BBC7)
The Godfather of British stand-up comedy is back on the live stage with his trials of modern life.

John is in a ponderous mood, with time on his hands.

There is a very acute essence to life, an intangible force that cannot be measured in space and time. You find it in music, love and moments of spontaneity - even in the FA Cup Final in 1980.

John shows that it's impossible to be 'past it' when time doesn't exist at all.

Produced by Richard Melvin.

A Dabster production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in August 2019

John is in a ponderous mood, contemplating life as time goes by.

John is in a ponderous mood, contemplating life as time goes by, showing it's impossible to be “past it ?. From August 2019.

The Godfather of British stand-up John Moloney returns to the live stage to share his latest tribulations of modern life.

This week, John is in a ponderous mood, with time on his hands. There is a very acute essence to life, an intangible force that cannot be measured in space and time. You find it in music, love and moments of spontaneity - even in the FA Cup Final in 1980. John shows that it's impossible to be 'past it' when time doesn't exist at all.

Originally recorded and broadcast in 2019.

Stand-up John Moloney returns to the live stage with his trials of modern life.

0404The Different Dog2019082820240402 (BBC7)
The Godfather of British stand-up comedy is back on the live stage with his trials of modern life.

John takes the whole family to the historic city of York for a short break.

As travellers with pets will well know, dogs are not always welcome in hotels; after negotiating in the only way he knows how, Jeffrey the Jack Russell is welcomed to the fancy establishment under the strictest of security.

A very important person is staying in the same hotel, with a number of her own dogs taking residence on the top floor. This can only end well.

Featuring Karen Bartke and Ian Rankin.

Produced by Richard Melvin.

A Dabster production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in August 2019

John takes the whole family to York for a short break and has a puppy problem.

John takes the whole family to the historic city of York for a short break and has a puppy problem. From August 2019.

The Godfather of British stand-up John Moloney returns to the live stage to share his latest tribulations of modern life.

This week, John takes the whole family to the historic city of York for a short break. As travellers with pets will well know, dogs are not always welcome in hotels; after negotiating in the only way he knows how, Jeffrey the Jack Russell is welcomed to the fancy establishment under the strictest of security.

Originally recorded and broadcast in 2019.

Stand-up John Moloney returns to the live stage with his trials of modern life.

0501New For Old20220126The Godfather of British stand-up, John Moloney, returns to the live stage to share his musings on helpful neighbours and no quibble policies. Jokes, surprises and a few special guests feature along the way.

Written and performed by John Moloney

Produced by Richard Melvin

Stand-up John Moloney, returns to the stage to do what he does best - tell funny stories.

0502The Process Of Ageing20220202The Godfather of British stand-up, John Moloney, returns to the live stage to share his musings on modern life.

This week, John has time to take an alliterative look at his current dotage of 55. Age comes to us all, but to some more than others it seems. John meets his younger self to warn him of the pitfalls of getting older, and the recent events that have shaped all our lives.

Written and performed by John Moloney

Produced by Richard Melvin

Stand-up John Moloney returns to the stage to do what he does best - tell funny stories.

0503Speaking In Public20220209The Godfather of British stand-up, John Moloney, returns to the live stage to look back on his positions of power in his life. Public speaking is one of the most stressful things a person can do, and he's clearly mastered the art of appearing cool, calm and collected in front of comedy audiences. It's the politicians that you have to worry about though, as according to John, there's nothing more dangerous than a good public speaker with political ambition.

Written and performed by John Moloney

Produced by Richard Melvin

Stand-up John Moloney, returns to the stage to do what he does best - tell funny stories.

0504Public Information20220216The Godfather of British stand-up, John Moloney, returns to the live stage to share experiences and musings on the home test that gentlemen of a certain age find themselves receiving in the post.

While not ready to leave the Sex Pistols, The Beatles or The Smiths behind, John is facing a new set of challenges as he matures into the next phase of his life, and ensuring that he does so healthily.

Written and performed by John Moloney

Produced by Richard Melvin

Stand-up John Moloney, returns to the stage to do what he does best - tell funny stories.