Rosie Jones - Box Ticker

Episode

Title

First
Broadcast

Repeated

Comments

Disability

20200415

20220504 (BBC7)
20260108 (BBC7)

She's disabled, gay and northern - so, of course, she has her own BBC show.

However, she doesn't feel a great example of any of these communities and she's tired of being asked to speak on their behalf.

Rosie looks at disability with help from comedian Jamie MacDonald. Jamie ticks the 'blind box', most of the time, and shares some of the absurd situations he comes up against due to people's awkwardness around him.

Recorded in a live comedy club.

A Dabster production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in April 2020.

Challenging stand-up comedy from a northern, gay, disabled woman who refuses to conform. With Jamie MacDonald. From 2020.

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Sexuality

20200422

20260115 (BBC7)

Stand-up comedy from triple-threat Rosie Jones. She's disabled, gay and northern - so, of course, she has her own Radio 4 show.

However, she's not a great example of any of these communities and she's tired of being asked to speak on their behalf. This show checks what's really inside the boxes and throws most of it out.

This week, Rosie examines her sexuality. Everyone's story is different and each experience is individual. With the help of comedian Chloe Petts, the box of sexuality is ticked in a way that may surprise you.

Recorded in a live comedy club, prepare to be shocked and disappointed by Rosie's lack of respect for your expectations.

A Dabster production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in April 2020.

Chloe Petts joins Rosie Jones to talk about sexuality.

Rosie is joined by comedian Chloe Petts to discuss the topic of sexuality. But what they talk about may surprise you. From 2020.

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Gender

20200429

20260122 (BBC7)

Stand-up comedy from triple-threat Rosie Jones. She's disabled, gay and northern - so, of course, she has her own Radio 4 show.

However, she's not a great example of any of these communities and she's tired of being asked to speak on their behalf. This show checks what's really inside the boxes and throws most of it out.

This week, Rosie invites friend and comedian Helen Bauer onto the stage to discuss gender. They are close friends, who have clearly shared a lot of life, love and laughs in the past.

Recorded in a live comedy club, prepare to be shocked and disappointed by Rosie's lack of respect for your expectations.

A Dabster production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in April 2020.

Helen Bauer joins Rosie Jones to discuss gender.

Rosie Jones invites close friend and fellow comedian Helen Bauer onto the stage to discuss gender. From 2020.

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04 LAST

Being Northern

20200506

20260129 (BBC7)

Stand-up comedy from triple-threat Rosie Jones. She's disabled, gay and northern - so, of course, she has her own Radio 4 show.

However, she's not a great example of any of these communities and she's tired of being asked to speak on their behalf. This show checks what's really inside the boxes and throws most of it out.

This week, Rosie ticks her last box - being Northern. She grew up in a small town on the east coast, and has enlisted comedian Chris Washington to share his experiences from the other side of the country.

A Dabster production for BBC Radio 4

Recorded in a live comedy club, prepare to be shocked and disappointed by Rosie's lack of respect for your expectations.

A Dabster production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in May 2020.

Comedians Rosie Jones and Chris Washington discuss being Northern.

Rosie Jones and Chris Washington compare notes on being Northern and growing up on opposite sides of the country. From 2020.

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Episodes

Episode	Title	First Broadcast	Repeated	Comments
01	Disability	20200415	20220504 (BBC7) 20260108 (BBC7)	She's disabled, gay and northern - so, of course, she has her own BBC show. However, she doesn't feel a great example of any of these communities and she's tired of being asked to speak on their behalf. Rosie looks at disability with help from comedian Jamie MacDonald. Jamie ticks the 'blind box', most of the time, and shares some of the absurd situations he comes up against due to people's awkwardness around him. Recorded in a live comedy club. A Dabster production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in April 2020. Challenging stand-up comedy from a northern, gay, disabled woman who refuses to conform. With Jamie MacDonald. From 2020. [LISTEN NOW]
02	Sexuality	20200422	20260115 (BBC7)	Stand-up comedy from triple-threat Rosie Jones. She's disabled, gay and northern - so, of course, she has her own Radio 4 show. However, she's not a great example of any of these communities and she's tired of being asked to speak on their behalf. This show checks what's really inside the boxes and throws most of it out. This week, Rosie examines her sexuality. Everyone's story is different and each experience is individual. With the help of comedian Chloe Petts, the box of sexuality is ticked in a way that may surprise you. Recorded in a live comedy club, prepare to be shocked and disappointed by Rosie's lack of respect for your expectations. A Dabster production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in April 2020. Chloe Petts joins Rosie Jones to talk about sexuality. Rosie is joined by comedian Chloe Petts to discuss the topic of sexuality. But what they talk about may surprise you. From 2020. [LISTEN NOW]
03	Gender	20200429	20260122 (BBC7)	Stand-up comedy from triple-threat Rosie Jones. She's disabled, gay and northern - so, of course, she has her own Radio 4 show. However, she's not a great example of any of these communities and she's tired of being asked to speak on their behalf. This show checks what's really inside the boxes and throws most of it out. This week, Rosie invites friend and comedian Helen Bauer onto the stage to discuss gender. They are close friends, who have clearly shared a lot of life, love and laughs in the past. Recorded in a live comedy club, prepare to be shocked and disappointed by Rosie's lack of respect for your expectations. A Dabster production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in April 2020. Helen Bauer joins Rosie Jones to discuss gender. Rosie Jones invites close friend and fellow comedian Helen Bauer onto the stage to discuss gender. From 2020. [LISTEN NOW]
04 LAST	Being Northern	20200506	20260129 (BBC7)	Stand-up comedy from triple-threat Rosie Jones. She's disabled, gay and northern - so, of course, she has her own Radio 4 show. However, she's not a great example of any of these communities and she's tired of being asked to speak on their behalf. This show checks what's really inside the boxes and throws most of it out. This week, Rosie ticks her last box - being Northern. She grew up in a small town on the east coast, and has enlisted comedian Chris Washington to share his experiences from the other side of the country. A Dabster production for BBC Radio 4 Recorded in a live comedy club, prepare to be shocked and disappointed by Rosie's lack of respect for your expectations. A Dabster production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in May 2020. Comedians Rosie Jones and Chris Washington discuss being Northern. Rosie Jones and Chris Washington compare notes on being Northern and growing up on opposite sides of the country. From 2020. [LISTEN NOW]