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Chris McCausland asks a panel of comedians to live in an audio only world, deciphering brainteaser sound cues for points and pride whilst trying not to muck about too much along the way.

Chris McCausland's audio-themed panel show.

Panel show hosted by Chris McCausland that asks comedians to live in an audio only world.

Duration

30 minutes

Genre

Panel Shows
Comedy

Station

Radio 4

Episodes

Series	Episode	Title	First Broadcast	Repeated	Comments
01	00		20220407	20220414 (BBC7) 20220415 (BBC7)	Chris McCausland asks a panel of comedians to live in an audio-only world, deciphering brainteaser sound cues for points and pride whilst trying not to muck about too much along the way. In this pilot episode, contestants try and figure out exactly what it is that they're watching on the tele and which celebrity is talking to them with a mouthful of cake. The competing comedians are Mark Maier, Amy Gledhill, Marlon Davis and Eleanor Tiernan. Producer: Richard Morris Production co-ordinator: Beverly Tagg Sound editor: David Thomas Theme music 'Colour me Groovy' by The Rich Morton Sound Recorded at the Backyard Comedy Club, Bethnal Green
01	01		20230328	20230404 (BBC7) 20250730 (BBC7) 20250731 (BBC7) 20240119 (R4)	In this episode, contestants try to figure out what on earth is being advertised on the TV, guess what famous objects or locations children are trying to describe, and work out the age of women based solely on the sound of their voice. The competing comedians are Rhys James and Donna Preston, taking on Alasdair Beckett-King and Ria Lina. Producer: Sasha Bobak Executive Producer: Pete Strauss Production Co-ordinator: Becky Carewe-Jeffries Sound editor: Jerry Peal Theme music ‘Colour me Groovy' by The Rich Morton Sound Recorded at the Backyard Comedy Club, Bethnal Green This episode was first broadcast in March 2023. Chris McCausland asks a panel of comedians to live in an audio only world. Chris McCausland asks a panel of comedians to live in an audio only world, with Rhys James and Donna Preston taking on Alasdair Beckett-King and Ria Lina. Chris McCausland asks a panel of comedians to live in an audio-only world, deciphering brainteaser sound cues for points and pride whilst trying not to muck about too much along the way. A BBC Studios production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in April 2023. Chris McCausland asks Rhys James, Donna Preston, Alasdair Beckett-King and Ria Lina to live in an audio only world. From 2023. [LISTEN NOW]
01	02		20230404	20230411 (BBC7) 20250806 (BBC7) 20250807 (BBC7) 20240126 (R4)	In this episode, contestants try to figure out what on earth is being advertised on the TV, guess what famous objects or locations children are trying to describe, and even work out what chocolate bars are being eaten based on sound alone. The competing comedians are Alan Davies and Jess Fostekew taking on Suzi Ruffell and Paul Chowdhry. Producer: Sasha Bobak Executive Producer: Pete Strauss Production Co-ordinator: Becky Carewe-Jeffries Sound editor: Jerry Peal Theme music ‘Colour me Groovy' by The Rich Morton Sound Recorded at the Backyard Comedy Club, Bethnal Green This episode was first broadcast in April 2023. Chris McCausland asks a panel of comedians to live in an audio only world. Chris McCausland asks a panel of comedians to live in an audio only world, with Alan Davies and Jess Fostekew taking on Suzi Ruffell and Paul Chowdhry. Chris McCausland asks a panel of comedians to live in an audio-only world, deciphering brainteaser sound cues for points and pride whilst trying not to muck about too much along the way. A BBC Studios Audio production, first broadcast in April 2023. Chris McCausland challenges Alan Davies, Jess Fostekew, Suzi Ruffell and Paul Chowdhry to live in an audio only world. From 2023. [LISTEN NOW]
01	03		20230411	20230418 (BBC7) 20250813 (BBC7) 20250814 (BBC7) 20240202 (R4)	In this episode, contestants try to figure out what on earth is being advertised on the TV, guess what famous objects or locations children are trying to describe, and even identify people based on the sound of their snoring alone. The competing comedians are Lee Mack and Sikisa, taking on Andy Parsons and Sarah Keyworth. Producer: Sasha Bobak Executive Producer: Pete Strauss Production Co-ordinator: Becky Carewe-Jeffries Sound editor: Jerry Peal Theme music ‘Colour me Groovy' by The Rich Morton Sound Recorded at the Backyard Comedy Club, Bethnal Green This episode was first broadcast in April 2023. Chris McCausland asks a panel of comedians to live in an audio only world. Chris McCausland asks a panel of comedians to live in an audio only world, with Lee Mack and Sikisa taking on Andy Parsons and Sarah Keyworth. A BBC Studios production, first broadcast in April 2023. Chris McCausland challenges Lee Mack, Sikisa, Andy Parsons and Sarah Keyworth to live in an audio only world. From 2023. [LISTEN NOW]
01	04 LAST		20230418	20230425 (BBC7) 20250820 (BBC7) 20250821 (BBC7) 20240209 (R4)	In this episode, contestants try to figure out what on earth is being advertised on the TV, guess what famous objects or locations children are trying to describe, and even work out what names of popular Radio 4 shows Chris is yelling underwater. The competing comedians are Phil Wang and Nina Wadia, taking on Kerry Godliman and Stuart Mitchell. Producer: Sasha Bobak Executive Producer: Pete Strauss Production Co-ordinator: Becky Carewe-Jeffries Sound editor: Jerry Peal Theme music ‘Colour me Groovy' by The Rich Morton Sound Recorded at the Backyard Comedy Club, Bethnal Green This episode was first broadcast in April 2023. Chris McCausland asks a panel of comedians to live in an audio only world. Chris McCausland asks a panel of comedians to live in an audio only world, with Phil Wang and Nina Wadia taking on Kerry Godliman and Stuart Mitchell. A BBC Studios production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in April 2023. Chris McCausland challenges Phil Wang, Nina Wadia, Kerry Godliman and Stuart Mitchell to live in an audio only world. From 2023. [LISTEN NOW]
02	01	'you're No Help At All Chris!'	20240406	20240412 (BBC7) 20241120 (BBC7) 20241113 (R4)	Chris McCausland asks Iain Stirling and Su Pollard to take on Alasdair Beckett-King and Sophie Duker. A raucous motormouth round creates a unique bond between Iain and Su. The teams must figure out what on earth is being advertised on TV, guess what famous objects or locations children are trying to describe, and guess what sounds their teammates are trying to recreate. Producer: Sasha Bobak Assistant Producer: Becky Carewe-Jeffries Executive Producer: Richard Morris Production Coordinator: Dan Marchini A BBC Studios Production An EcoAudio certified production Unusual adverts flummox this week's panellists. Chris McCausland asks a panel of comedians to live in an audio-only world, with Iain Stirling, Su Pollard, Alasdair Beckett-King and Sophie Duker. Chris McCausland asks Iain Stirling and Su Pollard to take on Alasdair Beckett-King and Sophie Duker, deciphering brainteaser sound cues for points and pride whilst trying not to muck about too much along the way. The teams must figure out what on earth is being advertised on TV, guess what famous objects or locations children are trying to describe, and guess what sounds their teammates are trying to recreate. Assistant Producer: Becky Carewe-Jeffires Chris McCausland's audio themed panel show. [LISTEN NOW]
02	02	Dropping A Grandfather Clock On Your Foot!	20240413	20240419 (BBC7) 20241127 (BBC7) 20241120 (R4)	Chris McCausland asks Ninia Benjamin and Justin Moorehouse to take on Laura Smyth and Milton Jones. An obscure audio description of a popular film turns out to be Laura Smyth's favourite Christmas Film. The teams must figure out what on earth is being advertised on TV, guess what iconic images children are talking about, and work out which opening scenes of movies are being audio described. Producer: Sasha Bobak Assistant Producer: Becky Carewe-Jeffries Executive Producer: Richard Morris Production Coordinator: Dan Marchini A BBC Studios Production An EcoAudio certified production Is Mercury hotter than Rio? Chris McCausland asks a panel of comedians to live in an audio only world, with Ninia Benjamin, Justin Moorehouse, Laura Smyth and Milton Jones. Chris McCausland asks Ninia Benjamin and Justin Moorehouse to take on Laura Smyth and Milton Jones, deciphering brainteaser sound cues for points and pride whilst trying not to much about too much along the way. The teams must figure out what on earth is being advertised on TV, guess what iconic images children are talking about, and work out which opening scenes of movies are being audio described. Assistant Producer: Becky Carewe-Jeffires [LISTEN NOW]
02	03	Is It Someone Going Down A Waterslide?	20240420	20240426 (BBC7) 20241204 (BBC7) 20241127 (R4)	Chris McCausland asks Jessica Knappett and Andy Parsons to take on Ahir Shah and Desiree Burch. Ahir Shah confuses his teammate when using just sound to describe a preassigned prompt. The teams must figure out what on earth is being advertised on TV, guess what famous objects or locations children are trying to describe, and work out which famous faces are being described by Chris' audio assistance software. Producer: Sasha Bobak Assistant Producer: Becky Carewe-Jeffires Executive Producer: Richard Morris Production Coordinator: Dan Marchini A BBC Studios Production An EcoAudio certified production AI descriptions bemuse this week's guests. Chris McCausland asks a panel of comedians to live in an audio only world, with Jessica Knappett, Andy Parsons, Ahir Shah and Desiree Burch. Assistant Producer: Becky Carewe-Jeffries Chris McCausland asks Jessica Knappett and Andy Parsons to take on Ahir Shah and Desiree Burch, deciphering brainteaser sound cues for points and pride whilst trying not to muck about too much along the way. The teams must figure out what on earth is being advertised on TV, guess what famous objects or locations children are trying to describe, and work out which famous faces are being described by Chris' audio assistance software. [LISTEN NOW]
02	04	This Is Such A Good Game!	20240427	20240503 (BBC7) 20241218 (BBC7) 20241211 (R4)	Chris McCausland asks Lucy Beaumont and Daliso Chaponda to take on Mel Giedroyc and Ben Shephard. Lucy Beaumont believes a game where guests figure out the emotions of dogs just from the sounds they're making, is the best game ever. The teams must figure out what on earth is being advertised on TV, guess what famous objects or locations children are trying to describe. Producer: Sasha Bobak Assistant Producer: Becky Carewe-Jeffries Executive Producer: Richard Morris Production Coordinator: Dan Marchini A BBC Studios Production An EcoAudio certified production Guests guess the emotions of dogs. Chris McCausland asks a panel of comedians to live in an audio only world, with Lucy Beaumont, Daliso Chaponda, Mel Giedroyc and Ben Shephard. Chris McCausland asks Lucy Beaumont and Daliso Chaponda to take on Mel Giedroyc and Ben Shephard, deciphering brainteaser sound cues for points and pride whilst trying not to muck about too much along the way. The teams must figure out what on earth is being advertised on TV, guess what famous objects or locations children are trying to describe, and work out how different dogs are feeling according to their labelling in the BBC Sound Effects Library. Assistant Producer: Becky Carewe-Jeffires Chris McCausland's audio themed panel show. [LISTEN NOW]
02	05	I Never Heard A Cow!	20240504	20240510 (BBC7) 20241211 (BBC7) 20241204 (R4)	Chris McCausland asks Steph McGovern and Jarred Christmas to take on Hugh Dennis and Thanyia Moore. Can guests work out where in the UK Chris is from audio alone? The teams must figure out what on earth is being advertised on TV, guess what famous objects or locations children are trying to describe. Producer: Sasha Bobak Assistant Producer: Becky Carewe-Jeffries Executive Producer: Richard Morris Production Coordinator: Dan Marchini A BBC Studios Production An EcoAudio certified production Guests guess sports from just commentary. Chris McCausland asks a panel of comedians to live in an audio-only world, with Steph McGovern, Jarred Christmas, Hugh Dennis and Thanyia Moore. Chris McCausland asks Steph McGovern and Jarred Christmas to take on Hugh Dennis and Thanyia Moore, deciphering brainteaser sound cues for points and pride whilst trying not to muck about too much along the way. The teams must figure out what on earth is being advertised on TV, guess what famous objects or locations children are trying to describe, and work out where the heck Chris is based on soundscapes. Assistant Producer: Becky Carewe-Jeffires [LISTEN NOW]
02	06	How Well Do You Remember Thundercats?	20240511	20240517 (BBC7) 20241225 (BBC7) 20241218 (R4)	Chris McCausland asks Donna Preston and Jon Long to take on Glenn Moore and Sara Pascoe. Sara Pascoe finds a child's description of a famous film scene impossible to decipher. The two teams must figure out what on earth is being advertised on TV, guess what famous objects or locations children are trying to describe, and work out the age of members of the audience from their voice alone. Producer: Sasha Bobak Assistant Producer: Becky Carewe-Jeffries Executive Producer: Richard Morris Production Coordinator: Dan Marchini A BBC Studios Production An EcoAudio certified production An unusual advert puzzles guests. Chris McCausland asks a panel of comedians to live in an audio only world, with Donna Preston, Jon Long, Glenn Moore and Sara Pascoe. [LISTEN NOW]
03	01	'the Live Disintegration Of A Man's Being'	20260113	20260120 (BBC7)	Chris McCausland asks Amy Gledhill and Luke McQueen to take on Angela Barnes and Kiell Smith-Bynoe. The teams must figure out what on earth is being advertised on TV, guess what famous objects or locations children are trying to describe, and guess what soundscapes their teammates are trying to convey using their mouths alone. Producer: Sasha Bobak Assistant Producer: Eve Delaney Executive Producer: Pete Strauss Production Coordinator: Jodie Charman A BBC Studios Production. Mystery sounds perplex this week's panellists. Chris McCausland asks a panel of comedians to live in an audio only world. With Amy Gledhill, Luke McQueen, Angela Barnes and Kiell Smith-Bynoe. [LISTEN NOW]
03	02	'they've Gone, Chris'	20260120	20260127 (BBC7)	Chris McCausland asks Frank Skinner and Dianne Buswell to take on Ivo Graham and Bella Hull. The teams must figure out what on earth is being advertised on TV, guess what famous objects or locations children are trying to describe, and guess how different monkeys are feeling based on sound alone. Producer: Sasha Bobak Assistant Producer: Eve Delaney Executive Producer: Pete Strauss Production Coordinator: Jodie Charman A BBC Studios Production. Bizarre adverts baffle this week's panelists. Chris McCausland asks a panel of comedians to live in an audio only world. With Frank Skinner, Dianne Buswell, Ivo Graham and Bella Hull. [LISTEN NOW]
03	03	'the Irish Comedian Throws His Chair Across The Room'	20260127	20260203 (BBC7)	Chris McCausland asks Ed Byrne and Rachel Fairburn to take on Josh Jones and Janine Harouni. The teams must figure out what on earth is being advertised on TV, guess what opening scenes of famous films are being audio described and make some very strange noises themselves. Producer: Sasha Bobak Assistant Producer: Eve Delaney Executive Producer: Pete Strauss Production Coordinator: Jodie Charman A BBC Studios Production. Difficult sound cues enrage confused comics. Chris McCausland asks a panel of comedians to live in an audio only world. With Ed Byrne, Rachel Fairburn, Josh Jones and Janine Harouni. [LISTEN NOW]
03	04	'your Smugness Emanates'	20260203	20260210 (BBC7)	Chris McCausland asks Fin Taylor and Fatiha El-Ghorri to take on Alasdair Beckett-King and Harriet Kemsley. The teams must figure out which audience members are lying (whilst blindfolded), guess what on earth some adorable children are trying to describe, and work out what famous films are being depicted from abstract sound cues. Producer: Sasha Bobak Assistant Producer: Eve Delaney Executive Producer: Pete Strauss Production Coordinator: Jodie Charman A BBC Studios Production. Comedians struggle to decipher surreal soundscapes. Chris McCausland asks a panel of comedians to live in an audio only world. With Fin Taylor, Fatiha El-Ghorri, Alasdair Beckett-King and Harriet Kemsley. [LISTEN NOW]
03	05	'the Worst Anyone's Ever Done'	20260210	20260217 (BBC7)	Chris McCausland asks Lou Sanders and John Tothill to take on Kerry Godliman and Pete Wicks. The teams must decipher waveform waffle by guessing what product is being advertised, what famous movie scenes kids are describing, and what year of sounds their time machine has landed in. Producer: Sasha Bobak Assistant Producer: Eve Delaney Executive Producer: Pete Strauss Production Coordinator: Jodie Charman A BBC Studios Production. Comedians argue over surreal sound cues. Chris McCausland asks a panel of comedians to live in an audio only world. With Lou Sanders, John Tothill, Kerry Godliman and Pete Wicks. [LISTEN NOW]
03	06	Blindfolds On, Pants Off	20260217	20260224 (BBC7)	Chris McCausland asks Rhys James and Roisin Conaty to take on Zoe Lyons and Nabil Abdulrashid. The teams put on blindfolds and must guess the age of audience members based on voice alone, as well as work out what famous or iconic images children are trying to describe. Producer: Sasha Bobak Assistant Producer: Eve Delaney Executive Producer: Pete Strauss Production Coordinator: Jodie Charman A BBC Studios Production. Confusing clips send comedians into chaos. Chris McCausland asks a panel of comedians to live in an audio only world. With Rhys James, Roisin Conaty, Zoe Lyons and Nabil Abdulrashid. [LISTEN NOW]

Episodes

Series	Episode	Title	First Broadcast	Repeated	Comments
01	00		20220407	20220414 (BBC7) 20220415 (BBC7)	Chris McCausland asks a panel of comedians to live in an audio-only world, deciphering brainteaser sound cues for points and pride whilst trying not to muck about too much along the way. In this pilot episode, contestants try and figure out exactly what it is that they're watching on the tele and which celebrity is talking to them with a mouthful of cake. The competing comedians are Mark Maier, Amy Gledhill, Marlon Davis and Eleanor Tiernan. Producer: Richard Morris Production co-ordinator: Beverly Tagg Sound editor: David Thomas Theme music 'Colour me Groovy' by The Rich Morton Sound Recorded at the Backyard Comedy Club, Bethnal Green
01	01		20230328	20230404 (BBC7) 20250730 (BBC7) 20250731 (BBC7) 20240119 (R4)	In this episode, contestants try to figure out what on earth is being advertised on the TV, guess what famous objects or locations children are trying to describe, and work out the age of women based solely on the sound of their voice. The competing comedians are Rhys James and Donna Preston, taking on Alasdair Beckett-King and Ria Lina. Producer: Sasha Bobak Executive Producer: Pete Strauss Production Co-ordinator: Becky Carewe-Jeffries Sound editor: Jerry Peal Theme music ‘Colour me Groovy' by The Rich Morton Sound Recorded at the Backyard Comedy Club, Bethnal Green This episode was first broadcast in March 2023. Chris McCausland asks a panel of comedians to live in an audio only world. Chris McCausland asks a panel of comedians to live in an audio only world, with Rhys James and Donna Preston taking on Alasdair Beckett-King and Ria Lina. Chris McCausland asks a panel of comedians to live in an audio-only world, deciphering brainteaser sound cues for points and pride whilst trying not to muck about too much along the way. A BBC Studios production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in April 2023. Chris McCausland asks Rhys James, Donna Preston, Alasdair Beckett-King and Ria Lina to live in an audio only world. From 2023. [LISTEN NOW]
01	02		20230404	20230411 (BBC7) 20250806 (BBC7) 20250807 (BBC7) 20240126 (R4)	In this episode, contestants try to figure out what on earth is being advertised on the TV, guess what famous objects or locations children are trying to describe, and even work out what chocolate bars are being eaten based on sound alone. The competing comedians are Alan Davies and Jess Fostekew taking on Suzi Ruffell and Paul Chowdhry. Producer: Sasha Bobak Executive Producer: Pete Strauss Production Co-ordinator: Becky Carewe-Jeffries Sound editor: Jerry Peal Theme music ‘Colour me Groovy' by The Rich Morton Sound Recorded at the Backyard Comedy Club, Bethnal Green This episode was first broadcast in April 2023. Chris McCausland asks a panel of comedians to live in an audio only world. Chris McCausland asks a panel of comedians to live in an audio only world, with Alan Davies and Jess Fostekew taking on Suzi Ruffell and Paul Chowdhry. Chris McCausland asks a panel of comedians to live in an audio-only world, deciphering brainteaser sound cues for points and pride whilst trying not to muck about too much along the way. A BBC Studios Audio production, first broadcast in April 2023. Chris McCausland challenges Alan Davies, Jess Fostekew, Suzi Ruffell and Paul Chowdhry to live in an audio only world. From 2023. [LISTEN NOW]
01	03		20230411	20230418 (BBC7) 20250813 (BBC7) 20250814 (BBC7) 20240202 (R4)	In this episode, contestants try to figure out what on earth is being advertised on the TV, guess what famous objects or locations children are trying to describe, and even identify people based on the sound of their snoring alone. The competing comedians are Lee Mack and Sikisa, taking on Andy Parsons and Sarah Keyworth. Producer: Sasha Bobak Executive Producer: Pete Strauss Production Co-ordinator: Becky Carewe-Jeffries Sound editor: Jerry Peal Theme music ‘Colour me Groovy' by The Rich Morton Sound Recorded at the Backyard Comedy Club, Bethnal Green This episode was first broadcast in April 2023. Chris McCausland asks a panel of comedians to live in an audio only world. Chris McCausland asks a panel of comedians to live in an audio only world, with Lee Mack and Sikisa taking on Andy Parsons and Sarah Keyworth. A BBC Studios production, first broadcast in April 2023. Chris McCausland challenges Lee Mack, Sikisa, Andy Parsons and Sarah Keyworth to live in an audio only world. From 2023. [LISTEN NOW]
01	04 LAST		20230418	20230425 (BBC7) 20250820 (BBC7) 20250821 (BBC7) 20240209 (R4)	In this episode, contestants try to figure out what on earth is being advertised on the TV, guess what famous objects or locations children are trying to describe, and even work out what names of popular Radio 4 shows Chris is yelling underwater. The competing comedians are Phil Wang and Nina Wadia, taking on Kerry Godliman and Stuart Mitchell. Producer: Sasha Bobak Executive Producer: Pete Strauss Production Co-ordinator: Becky Carewe-Jeffries Sound editor: Jerry Peal Theme music ‘Colour me Groovy' by The Rich Morton Sound Recorded at the Backyard Comedy Club, Bethnal Green This episode was first broadcast in April 2023. Chris McCausland asks a panel of comedians to live in an audio only world. Chris McCausland asks a panel of comedians to live in an audio only world, with Phil Wang and Nina Wadia taking on Kerry Godliman and Stuart Mitchell. A BBC Studios production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in April 2023. Chris McCausland challenges Phil Wang, Nina Wadia, Kerry Godliman and Stuart Mitchell to live in an audio only world. From 2023. [LISTEN NOW]
02	01	'you're No Help At All Chris!'	20240406	20240412 (BBC7) 20241120 (BBC7) 20241113 (R4)	Chris McCausland asks Iain Stirling and Su Pollard to take on Alasdair Beckett-King and Sophie Duker. A raucous motormouth round creates a unique bond between Iain and Su. The teams must figure out what on earth is being advertised on TV, guess what famous objects or locations children are trying to describe, and guess what sounds their teammates are trying to recreate. Producer: Sasha Bobak Assistant Producer: Becky Carewe-Jeffries Executive Producer: Richard Morris Production Coordinator: Dan Marchini A BBC Studios Production An EcoAudio certified production Unusual adverts flummox this week's panellists. Chris McCausland asks a panel of comedians to live in an audio-only world, with Iain Stirling, Su Pollard, Alasdair Beckett-King and Sophie Duker. Chris McCausland asks Iain Stirling and Su Pollard to take on Alasdair Beckett-King and Sophie Duker, deciphering brainteaser sound cues for points and pride whilst trying not to muck about too much along the way. The teams must figure out what on earth is being advertised on TV, guess what famous objects or locations children are trying to describe, and guess what sounds their teammates are trying to recreate. Assistant Producer: Becky Carewe-Jeffires Chris McCausland's audio themed panel show. [LISTEN NOW]
02	02	Dropping A Grandfather Clock On Your Foot!	20240413	20240419 (BBC7) 20241127 (BBC7) 20241120 (R4)	Chris McCausland asks Ninia Benjamin and Justin Moorehouse to take on Laura Smyth and Milton Jones. An obscure audio description of a popular film turns out to be Laura Smyth's favourite Christmas Film. The teams must figure out what on earth is being advertised on TV, guess what iconic images children are talking about, and work out which opening scenes of movies are being audio described. Producer: Sasha Bobak Assistant Producer: Becky Carewe-Jeffries Executive Producer: Richard Morris Production Coordinator: Dan Marchini A BBC Studios Production An EcoAudio certified production Is Mercury hotter than Rio? Chris McCausland asks a panel of comedians to live in an audio only world, with Ninia Benjamin, Justin Moorehouse, Laura Smyth and Milton Jones. Chris McCausland asks Ninia Benjamin and Justin Moorehouse to take on Laura Smyth and Milton Jones, deciphering brainteaser sound cues for points and pride whilst trying not to much about too much along the way. The teams must figure out what on earth is being advertised on TV, guess what iconic images children are talking about, and work out which opening scenes of movies are being audio described. Assistant Producer: Becky Carewe-Jeffires [LISTEN NOW]
02	03	Is It Someone Going Down A Waterslide?	20240420	20240426 (BBC7) 20241204 (BBC7) 20241127 (R4)	Chris McCausland asks Jessica Knappett and Andy Parsons to take on Ahir Shah and Desiree Burch. Ahir Shah confuses his teammate when using just sound to describe a preassigned prompt. The teams must figure out what on earth is being advertised on TV, guess what famous objects or locations children are trying to describe, and work out which famous faces are being described by Chris' audio assistance software. Producer: Sasha Bobak Assistant Producer: Becky Carewe-Jeffires Executive Producer: Richard Morris Production Coordinator: Dan Marchini A BBC Studios Production An EcoAudio certified production AI descriptions bemuse this week's guests. Chris McCausland asks a panel of comedians to live in an audio only world, with Jessica Knappett, Andy Parsons, Ahir Shah and Desiree Burch. Assistant Producer: Becky Carewe-Jeffries Chris McCausland asks Jessica Knappett and Andy Parsons to take on Ahir Shah and Desiree Burch, deciphering brainteaser sound cues for points and pride whilst trying not to muck about too much along the way. The teams must figure out what on earth is being advertised on TV, guess what famous objects or locations children are trying to describe, and work out which famous faces are being described by Chris' audio assistance software. [LISTEN NOW]
02	04	This Is Such A Good Game!	20240427	20240503 (BBC7) 20241218 (BBC7) 20241211 (R4)	Chris McCausland asks Lucy Beaumont and Daliso Chaponda to take on Mel Giedroyc and Ben Shephard. Lucy Beaumont believes a game where guests figure out the emotions of dogs just from the sounds they're making, is the best game ever. The teams must figure out what on earth is being advertised on TV, guess what famous objects or locations children are trying to describe. Producer: Sasha Bobak Assistant Producer: Becky Carewe-Jeffries Executive Producer: Richard Morris Production Coordinator: Dan Marchini A BBC Studios Production An EcoAudio certified production Guests guess the emotions of dogs. Chris McCausland asks a panel of comedians to live in an audio only world, with Lucy Beaumont, Daliso Chaponda, Mel Giedroyc and Ben Shephard. Chris McCausland asks Lucy Beaumont and Daliso Chaponda to take on Mel Giedroyc and Ben Shephard, deciphering brainteaser sound cues for points and pride whilst trying not to muck about too much along the way. The teams must figure out what on earth is being advertised on TV, guess what famous objects or locations children are trying to describe, and work out how different dogs are feeling according to their labelling in the BBC Sound Effects Library. Assistant Producer: Becky Carewe-Jeffires Chris McCausland's audio themed panel show. [LISTEN NOW]
02	05	I Never Heard A Cow!	20240504	20240510 (BBC7) 20241211 (BBC7) 20241204 (R4)	Chris McCausland asks Steph McGovern and Jarred Christmas to take on Hugh Dennis and Thanyia Moore. Can guests work out where in the UK Chris is from audio alone? The teams must figure out what on earth is being advertised on TV, guess what famous objects or locations children are trying to describe. Producer: Sasha Bobak Assistant Producer: Becky Carewe-Jeffries Executive Producer: Richard Morris Production Coordinator: Dan Marchini A BBC Studios Production An EcoAudio certified production Guests guess sports from just commentary. Chris McCausland asks a panel of comedians to live in an audio-only world, with Steph McGovern, Jarred Christmas, Hugh Dennis and Thanyia Moore. Chris McCausland asks Steph McGovern and Jarred Christmas to take on Hugh Dennis and Thanyia Moore, deciphering brainteaser sound cues for points and pride whilst trying not to muck about too much along the way. The teams must figure out what on earth is being advertised on TV, guess what famous objects or locations children are trying to describe, and work out where the heck Chris is based on soundscapes. Assistant Producer: Becky Carewe-Jeffires [LISTEN NOW]
02	06	How Well Do You Remember Thundercats?	20240511	20240517 (BBC7) 20241225 (BBC7) 20241218 (R4)	Chris McCausland asks Donna Preston and Jon Long to take on Glenn Moore and Sara Pascoe. Sara Pascoe finds a child's description of a famous film scene impossible to decipher. The two teams must figure out what on earth is being advertised on TV, guess what famous objects or locations children are trying to describe, and work out the age of members of the audience from their voice alone. Producer: Sasha Bobak Assistant Producer: Becky Carewe-Jeffries Executive Producer: Richard Morris Production Coordinator: Dan Marchini A BBC Studios Production An EcoAudio certified production An unusual advert puzzles guests. Chris McCausland asks a panel of comedians to live in an audio only world, with Donna Preston, Jon Long, Glenn Moore and Sara Pascoe. [LISTEN NOW]
03	01	'the Live Disintegration Of A Man's Being'	20260113	20260120 (BBC7)	Chris McCausland asks Amy Gledhill and Luke McQueen to take on Angela Barnes and Kiell Smith-Bynoe. The teams must figure out what on earth is being advertised on TV, guess what famous objects or locations children are trying to describe, and guess what soundscapes their teammates are trying to convey using their mouths alone. Producer: Sasha Bobak Assistant Producer: Eve Delaney Executive Producer: Pete Strauss Production Coordinator: Jodie Charman A BBC Studios Production. Mystery sounds perplex this week's panellists. Chris McCausland asks a panel of comedians to live in an audio only world. With Amy Gledhill, Luke McQueen, Angela Barnes and Kiell Smith-Bynoe. [LISTEN NOW]
03	02	'they've Gone, Chris'	20260120	20260127 (BBC7)	Chris McCausland asks Frank Skinner and Dianne Buswell to take on Ivo Graham and Bella Hull. The teams must figure out what on earth is being advertised on TV, guess what famous objects or locations children are trying to describe, and guess how different monkeys are feeling based on sound alone. Producer: Sasha Bobak Assistant Producer: Eve Delaney Executive Producer: Pete Strauss Production Coordinator: Jodie Charman A BBC Studios Production. Bizarre adverts baffle this week's panelists. Chris McCausland asks a panel of comedians to live in an audio only world. With Frank Skinner, Dianne Buswell, Ivo Graham and Bella Hull. [LISTEN NOW]
03	03	'the Irish Comedian Throws His Chair Across The Room'	20260127	20260203 (BBC7)	Chris McCausland asks Ed Byrne and Rachel Fairburn to take on Josh Jones and Janine Harouni. The teams must figure out what on earth is being advertised on TV, guess what opening scenes of famous films are being audio described and make some very strange noises themselves. Producer: Sasha Bobak Assistant Producer: Eve Delaney Executive Producer: Pete Strauss Production Coordinator: Jodie Charman A BBC Studios Production. Difficult sound cues enrage confused comics. Chris McCausland asks a panel of comedians to live in an audio only world. With Ed Byrne, Rachel Fairburn, Josh Jones and Janine Harouni. [LISTEN NOW]
03	04	'your Smugness Emanates'	20260203	20260210 (BBC7)	Chris McCausland asks Fin Taylor and Fatiha El-Ghorri to take on Alasdair Beckett-King and Harriet Kemsley. The teams must figure out which audience members are lying (whilst blindfolded), guess what on earth some adorable children are trying to describe, and work out what famous films are being depicted from abstract sound cues. Producer: Sasha Bobak Assistant Producer: Eve Delaney Executive Producer: Pete Strauss Production Coordinator: Jodie Charman A BBC Studios Production. Comedians struggle to decipher surreal soundscapes. Chris McCausland asks a panel of comedians to live in an audio only world. With Fin Taylor, Fatiha El-Ghorri, Alasdair Beckett-King and Harriet Kemsley. [LISTEN NOW]
03	05	'the Worst Anyone's Ever Done'	20260210	20260217 (BBC7)	Chris McCausland asks Lou Sanders and John Tothill to take on Kerry Godliman and Pete Wicks. The teams must decipher waveform waffle by guessing what product is being advertised, what famous movie scenes kids are describing, and what year of sounds their time machine has landed in. Producer: Sasha Bobak Assistant Producer: Eve Delaney Executive Producer: Pete Strauss Production Coordinator: Jodie Charman A BBC Studios Production. Comedians argue over surreal sound cues. Chris McCausland asks a panel of comedians to live in an audio only world. With Lou Sanders, John Tothill, Kerry Godliman and Pete Wicks. [LISTEN NOW]
03	06	Blindfolds On, Pants Off	20260217	20260224 (BBC7)	Chris McCausland asks Rhys James and Roisin Conaty to take on Zoe Lyons and Nabil Abdulrashid. The teams put on blindfolds and must guess the age of audience members based on voice alone, as well as work out what famous or iconic images children are trying to describe. Producer: Sasha Bobak Assistant Producer: Eve Delaney Executive Producer: Pete Strauss Production Coordinator: Jodie Charman A BBC Studios Production. Confusing clips send comedians into chaos. Chris McCausland asks a panel of comedians to live in an audio only world. With Rhys James, Roisin Conaty, Zoe Lyons and Nabil Abdulrashid. [LISTEN NOW]