Episodes
| Series | Episode | Title | First Broadcast | Repeated | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | 01 | Restaurants | 20030820 | 20110812 (BBC7) 20130605 (BBC7) 20150413 (BBC7) 20170124 (BBC7) 20190605 (BBC7) 20210428 (BBC7) | The comedian goes on a mission to investigate bad customer service. |
| 01 | 02 | Gossip | 20030827 | 20110815 (BBC7) 20130612 (BBC7) 20150420 (BBC7) 20170131 (BBC7) 20190612 (BBC7) 20210505 (BBC7) | The comedian asks exactly who starts rumours? Brendan Burns and Sarah Kennedy help. |
| 01 | 03 | Street Crime | 20030903 | 20110816 (BBC7) 20130619 (BBC7) 20150427 (BBC7) 20170207 (BBC7) 20190619 (BBC7) 20210512 (BBC7) | The twice-mugged comedian looks at the problem from all angles, with a reconstruction. |
| 01 | 04 | Mobiles | 20030910 | 20110817 (BBC7) 20130626 (BBC7) 20150504 (BBC7) 20170214 (BBC7) 20190626 (BBC7) 20210519 (BBC7) | You can answer a mobile phone anywhere, including a cinema. Should you say anything if somebody does? Adam Bloom attempts to tackle this tricky situation. With the help of Rob Rouse , Stefano Paolini and Sarah Kennedy Written by Adam Bloom. Producer: Adam Bromley First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in September 2003. The comedian looks at the everyday irritations of using portable telephones. From 2003. |
| 01 | 05 | Lending Things | 20030917 | 20110818 (BBC7) 20130703 (BBC7) 20150511 (BBC7) 20170221 (BBC7) 20190703 (BBC7) 20210526 (BBC7) | Haunted by his past, the comedian has words of caution on the return of personal items. |
| 01 | 06 LAST | Cutting Corners | 20030924 | 20110819 (BBC7) 20130710 (BBC7) 20150518 (BBC7) 20170228 (BBC7) 20190710 (BBC7) | Out to offer value for money, frugal Adam Bloom makes sure you get a full show's worth. |
| 02 | 01 | Problems | 20041027 | 20110821 (BBC7) 20131008 (BBC7) 20150704 (BBC7) 20171106 (BBC7) 20190828 (BBC7) 20210804 (BBC7) 20231018 (BBC7) | The comedian muses on the secret of life, and the mysteries of destiny and fate. |
| 02 | 02 | Edinburgh | 20041103 | 20110822 (BBC7) 20131015 (BBC7) 20150711 (BBC7) 20171113 (BBC7) 20190904 (BBC7) 20210811 (BBC7) 20231025 (BBC7) | The stand-up comedian looks back at past performances at the Edinburgh Festival. |
| 02 | 03 | Insecurity | 20041110 | 20110823 (BBC7) 20131022 (BBC7) 20150718 (BBC7) 20171120 (BBC7) 20190911 (BBC7) 20210818 (BBC7) 20231101 (BBC7) | You should talk about your problems - after all, a problem shared is a problem halved. Unless you've got a trust phobia, in which case it opens a whole other can of worms. Written by and starring Adam Bloom. With Stefano Paolini. Producer: Adam Bromley First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in November 2004. The subjects include paranoia, obsessions, an aversion to therapy and getting a round in. |
| 02 | 04 | Comedy | 20041117 | 20110824 (BBC7) 20131029 (BBC7) 20150725 (BBC7) 20171127 (BBC7) 20190918 (BBC7) 20210825 (BBC7) 20231108 (BBC7) | The comedian reveals how comics come up with all their witty gags. |
| 02 | 05 | Friendship | 20041124 | 20110825 (BBC7) 20131105 (BBC7) 20150801 (BBC7) 20171204 (BBC7) 20190925 (BBC7) 20210901 (BBC7) 20231115 (BBC7) | The friendly comedian tells his chums exactly what he does not like about them. |
| 02 | 06 LAST | Stress | 20041201 | 20110826 (BBC7) 20131112 (BBC7) 20150808 (BBC7) 20171211 (BBC7) 20191002 (BBC7) 20210908 (BBC7) | It's quite stressful writing a six-part series, planning an Edinburgh show and taking a holiday. Will Adam manage to complete the series? And just what is the best way of dealing with stress? Written by and starring Adam Bloom. With Brendon Burns. Producer: Victoria Lloyd First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in December 2004. The comedian muses on coping strategies and how stressful this series was to make. |
| 03 | 01 | Reading | 20051026 | 20120108 (BBC7) 20140116 (BBC7) 20151024 (BBC7) 20180326 (BBC7) 20191019 (BBC7) 20220115 (BBC7) 20220122 (BBC7) 20220123 (BBC7) 20070912 (R4) | Just what is the point of books? Adam Bloom investigates his fear of reading aloud. After very negative but funny experiences at school, the comedian managed to avoid reading a book for much of his adult life. But he does find one novel that inspires him to start reading again. Comedian Adam Bloom sets the world to rights. Written by and starring Adam Bloom. With: Rob Rouse Hattie Hayridge Stefano Paolini Producer: Adam Bromley First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in October 2005. The comedian investigates his fear of reading aloud. Just what is the point of books? |
| 03 | 02 | Parents | 20051102 | 20120115 (BBC7) 20140123 (BBC7) 20151031 (BBC7) 20180402 (BBC7) 20191026 (BBC7) 20220122 (BBC7) 20070919 (R4) | Despite being close to his mum and dad, why does Adam Bloom argue with them all the time? Adam examines our attitudes to children and parents, as well as picking up a flute for the first time in years. Heart-warming, funny and quixotic comedy. Written by and starring Adam Bloom. With: Rob Rouse Hattie Hayridge Stefano Paolini Bernie Bloom Producer: Adam Bromley First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in November 2005. The comedian ponders the many difficulties involved in being, and having, a mum and dad. |
| 03 | 03 | Technology | 20051109 | 20120122 (BBC7) 20140130 (BBC7) 20151121 (BBC7) 20180409 (BBC7) 20191102 (BBC7) 20220129 (BBC7) 20070926 (R4) | The comedian celebrates and chastises the various marvels of the modern age. |
| 03 | 04 | Honesty | 20051116 | 20120129 (BBC7) 20140206 (BBC7) 20151128 (BBC7) 20180611 (BBC7) 20191109 (BBC7) 20220205 (BBC7) | Is honesty the best policy ? Adam Bloom thinks so and takes us on a journey of childhood betrayal, falsehoods and dishonesty. Fast-paced and inventive comedy, written by and starring Adam Bloom With: Brendon Burns Hattie Heyridge Andrew Fleming Stefano Paolini Producer: Adam Bromley First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in November 2005. The comedian ponders whether telling the truth is always the best option. From Nov 2008. |
| 03 | 05 | God | 20051123 | 20120205 (BBC7) 20140213 (BBC7) 20151205 (BBC7) 20180618 (BBC7) 20191116 (BBC7) 20220212 (BBC7) 20071003 (R4) | The comedian ponders matters spiritual involving burglars, Bruce Forsyth and Mr Tickle. |
| 03 | 06 LAST | Friendship And Stress | 20051130 | 20120212 (BBC7) 20140220 (BBC7) 20151212 (BBC7) 20180702 (BBC7) 20191123 (BBC7) 20220219 (BBC7) | A double dose, as the funnyman ponders why we choose our pals and what causes pressure. Adam interviews his closest friends to discover if honesty is always the best policy. Next, he deals with the stress of not finishing the script and how the wrong dinner companion can ruin a meal. Fast-paced and inventive comedy, written by and starring Adam Bloom. With: Brendon Burns Producer: Adam Bromley First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in November 2005. |