The Ben O'Clock News
Tune in at Ben AM to hear all about what's been going in the world. And by the world, we mean the very small world that is Benedict Esdale's world. But it's not just about Ben... Did your bins not get taken this morning? Uncle Darren fell off his motorbike? Six straight victories on chess.com? You enjoyed the latest blockbuster flop? If there's something interesting (or not) going on in your world, then let us know! You can write in to the show at thebenoclocknews@gmail.com Spread your news!
Rib 'n' Saucy, said the Actress to the Bishop
August 27th 2023
This Week:
This Giraffe is naked. Emjamin and Benjamin. I accept my defeat, and foolishness. Yahtzee will return. POPES. A big discussion on snacks.
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Giraffes, They're Tall!
August 20th 2023
This Week:
Commiserations to a football team. I drank in a pub. Puzzle of the week gets FREAKY. I ate in a pub! And all in one week...
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A Cat Called Wilfred
August 13th 2023
This Week:
I was on that secret job I can't tell you about. I have been feeding a cat. A special birthday shoutout. The end of the French monarchy. POPES.
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August, Hamstrung, Secrets
August 6th 2023
This Week:
It's the first episode of August, which means a little monthly info session. A catch up on my writing progress as I head towards finishing my novel. Quiz of the week from the GCHQ puzzle book, and a bad, bad day to be a pope.
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Korea, Theatre, Scimitars
July 30th 2023
This Week:
Another live interview! This time with Korean native, Kim Solhee. The potential end of the cricket. Taekwondo! Popes are back, in a big (dead) way. I can't remember what those Japanese swords are called, isn't that funny...
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Cricket, Puzzles, LIVE Interview
July 23rd 2023
This Week:
The cricket is (was) live while recording, so we've kept you updated with the scores as they are (were?) coming in. Useless now, but hey-ho. The first NLYS meeting was a great success! A live interview with a real life business man. The weekly puzzle returns, and we actually have an answer this time.
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Cafés, Yahtzee, Angéls in America
July 16th 2023
This Week:
I finished writing a chapter of my book in a central London café. Monday will be the first meeting of the North London Yahtzee Society (NLYS). In my acting class we looked at the inspiration for West Side Story: Angéls in America.
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Vienna, BBQ, Asteroid City
July 9th 2023
This Week:
Host Benedict Esdale discusses his recent trip to Vienna, the play he directed, and watching a movie about nothing at all!
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Ben O'Clock II: Return of the News
July 2nd 2023
News and worldwide information from the Ben O'Clock Studios presented by Benedict Esdale.
In today's episode:
The news returns in a new longer format, ready for your greedy listening ears. More.
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A News Announcement
June 4th 2023
News and worldwide information from the Ben O'Clock Studios presented by Benedict Esdale.
In today's episode:
News! More.
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Hello, I’ve found your phone
June 2nd 2023
News and worldwide information from the Ben O'Clock Studios presented by Benedict Esdale.
In today's episode:
Hello? Is there someone there? More.
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May 31st
May 31th 2023
News and worldwide information from the Ben O'Clock Studios presented by Benedict Esdale.
In today's episode:
Theatre. Mars. Sleep. More.
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Opening Night
May 30th 2023
News and worldwide information from the Ben O'Clock Studios presented by Benedict Esdale.
In today's episode:
Theatre. Pizza. Cat. More.
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Dress Rehearsal
May 29th 2023
News and worldwide information from the Ben O'Clock Studios presented by Benedict Esdale.
In today's episode:
Travel. Acting. BBQ. More.
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GHOSTS Episode 2
May 28th 2023
News and worldwide information from the Ben O'Clock Studios presented by Benedict Esdale.
In today's episode:
Ghosts. Plates. Pizza. More.
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Rewind.mp3
May 27th 2023
News and worldwide information from the Ben O'Clock Studios presented by Benedict Esdale.
In today's episode:
XXX More.
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A Spiritual Experience
May 26th 2023
News and worldwide information from the Ben O'Clock Studios presented by Benedict Esdale.
In today's episode:
Peter. Charles. Connection. More.
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Hip Flexibility
May 25th 2023
News and worldwide information from the Ben O'Clock Studios presented by Benedict Esdale.
In today's episode:
XXX More.
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Intruder Alert!
May 24th 2023
News and worldwide information from the Ben O'Clock Studios presented by Benedict Esdale.
In today's episode:
Robber. Scoundrel. Cheat. Devilish Nuisance. More.
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Pub Quiz Results 2
May 23rd 2023
News and worldwide information from the Ben O'Clock Studios presented by Benedict Esdale.
In today's episode:
Pub Quiz. Taekwondo. Haircut. Salt Lamp. More.
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My Parents Saw a Cat
May 22nd 2023
News and worldwide information from the Ben O'Clock Studios presented by Benedict Esdale.
In today's episode:
Trieste. Joyce. Dublin. 1924. More.
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It’s time to BeReal.
May 21st 2023
News and worldwide information from the Ben O'Clock Studios presented by Benedict Esdale.
In today's episode:
BeReal. DIY. Rawl. More.
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Ten Pin Bowling
May 20th 2023
News and worldwide information from the Ben O'Clock Studios presented by Benedict Esdale.
In today's episode:
Happy Birthday. Celebration. More.
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Haberdashery
May 19th 2023
News and worldwide information from the Ben O'Clock Studios presented by Benedict Esdale.
In today's episode:
Shirt sleeves More.
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Hello Disco Land!
May 18th 2023
News and worldwide information from the Ben O'Clock Studios presented by Benedict Esdale.
In today's episode:
Singing. Dancing. Drag. Cabaret. More.
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Going Up is Hard
May 17th 2023
News and worldwide information from the Ben O'Clock Studios presented by Benedict Esdale.
In today's episode:
Stairs. Hills. Escalators. More.
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Incoming to City Airport
May 16th 2023
News and worldwide information from the Ben O'Clock Studios presented by Benedict Esdale.
In today's episode:
Planes. Taxis. Cars. More.
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Slow-cooked Dahl
May 15th 2023
News and worldwide information from the Ben O'Clock Studios presented by Benedict Esdale.
In today's episode:
Rick Stein. Dishoom. Strava. More.
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Saturday Matinee
May 14th 2023
News and worldwide information from the Ben O'Clock Studios presented by Benedict Esdale.
In today's episode:
Apologies. Misha. Charlie and Myself. More.
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An AI interpretation
May 13th 2023
News and worldwide information from the Ben O'Clock Studios presented by Benedict Esdale.
In today's episode:
Chat GPT More.
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Report From a Field
May 12th 2023
News and worldwide information from the Ben O'Clock Studios presented by Benedict Esdale.
In today's episode:
Live and Direct. More.
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An Epidemic Mystery
May 11th 2023
News and worldwide information from the Ben O'Clock Studios presented by Benedict Esdale.
In today's episode:
You decide… More.
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A Lock Situation
May 10th 2023
News and worldwide information from the Ben O'Clock Studios presented by Benedict Esdale.
In today's episode:
Locked out! More.
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Camels
May 9th 2023
News and worldwide information from the Ben O'Clock Studios presented by Benedict Esdale.
In today's episode:
Crevasse. Courage. Courgette. More.
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Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1
May 8th 2023
News and worldwide information from the Ben O'Clock Studios presented by Benedict Esdale.
In today's episode:
Movies. Cafes. Pubs. More.
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VM 4 Aunt B
May 7th 2023
News and worldwide information from the Ben O'Clock Studios presented by Benedict Esdale.
In today's episode:
Just contacting my aunt. More.
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Lots of love pet x
May 6th 2023
News and worldwide information from the Ben O'Clock Studios presented by Benedict Esdale.
In today's episode:
Lots of love sweetheart. More.
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Back in the Studio
May 5th 2023
News and worldwide information from the Ben O'Clock Studios presented by Benedict Esdale.
In today's episode:
Water your plants. More.
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Taekwondo Day
May The 4th Be With You 2023
News and worldwide information from the Ben O'Clock Studios presented by Benedict Esdale.
In today's episode:
Taekwondo. More.
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Are there two hemispheres?
May 3rd 2023
News and worldwide information from the Ben O'Clock Studios presented by Benedict Esdale.
In today's episode:
Where in the world am I? More.
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