Dot to Dot - the daily 5min Alexa demo show

Today's first skill covers what happened that is in any way Star Wars-related on a given date going back over the lifetime of this global sci-fi phenomenon, followed by that classic line issued by HAL 9000 in that other legendary space movie (y'know the one with the apes, the black monolith and the baby).

Do you like words? Do you also like trying to remember things? If the answer is 'Yes' to both of these then this skill is for you. Actually, I should probably also add the condition that you like playing games on your Echo too...

Blaaaaack Adder, Blaaaack Adder (sing along)... Another groovy addition to the series of skills that bring classic TV shows to the Echo. You may know him best as Mr Bean, but before being Bean he was a Mr B of a very different kind.

Can you track down your clients' elusive acquaintances? You've only got a few slim clues about the country they've chosen to flee to, and two strikes before you're out of luck.

From the Orient to the Occident there is no better Echo skill that happens to be called Lyrics Idol than this one - and I think to myself, what a wonderfl "Beep"..

Hey fam, dis skill ain't dry - it's bare safe blood.

Easily turn any spoken phrase into a truly painful listening experience with this simple songification skill.

Ta-daaah! Don't hang around, have a go at guessing today's skills.

It's a punishing episode full of terrible jokes today. My advice with regards the best approach to take when listening to today's episode is to resign yourself to not finding any of them remotely funny and then, if one does tickle you just a little bit, it's a net win.

Whether you're a dog person or a cat person, we've got you covered with today's skills. If you're both then it's a double dose of pet pronouncements for you.