Lunchtime with Michael Fry

Lunchtime with Michael Fry

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Lunchtime with Michael Fry episodes

  • Episode 6. Has anybody seen Michael Fry?

    Farcical parody of a magazine radio show with absurd guests, debates and live music. Rebecca Spaghetti-Junction refuses to give up hope of finding missing former host Michael Fry, despite mounting pressure from Ulster FM's owner Beevan ABBA Bjorn to move on. As sightings of Michael continue to pour in from across Northern Ireland, Rebecca becomes increasingly concerned about the fate of her former colleague and friend.

    Meanwhile, Doubting Thomas launches a campaign to rehabilitate his reputation after two thousand years of bad publicity, while a masked vigilante known as the Armagh Avenger defends his controversial crime-fighting methods.
    Featuring news, travel, fake adverts, listener calls and music from Catriona Metalworker.

    Written by Michael Fry, Sean Burke, Ciara Knight, Eleanor Morton, Carl Kinsella and Mick McCullagh.

    Performed by Michael Fry, Sean Burke, Ciara Knight and Ruby Campbell.

    Producer: Marc McElroy

    Executive Editor: Andy Martin

    29 min
  • Episode 5. Rebecca takes over while Michael struggles to move on

    Farcical parody of a magazine radio show with absurd guests, debates and live music. With Michael Fry fired and Rebecca Spaghetti-Junction now hosting the show, the newly rebranded ‘Junchtime’ faces its first major challenge. Unable to accept his downfall, Michael repeatedly attempts to force his way back onto the airwaves, disguising himself as callers, reporters and even a pizza delivery guy.

    Elsewhere, listeners propose increasingly questionable solutions to the environmental crisis in Lough Neagh, while families recount disastrous visits to a controversial Narnia attraction that leaves some customers traumatised, enlightened or unexpectedly aged by several decades.

    Featuring news, travel, fake adverts, listener calls and music from Charli XC.S Lewis.

    Written by Michael Fry, Sean Burke, Ciara Knight, Eleanor Morton, Carl Kinsella and Mick McCullagh
    Performed by Michael Fry, Sean Burke, Ciara Knight and Ruby Campbell.
    Producer: Marc McElroy
    Executive Editor: Andy Martin

    29 min
  • Episode 4. Sir Maurice Ulster's will changes everything

    Farcical parody of a magazine radio show with absurd guests, debates and live music. Ulster FM mourns the death of founder Sir Maurice Ulster following his fatal skydiving accident at Rock on the Lough. As tributes pour in from friends, rivals and former associates, Michael tries to navigate his grief while anxiously awaiting the reading of his father's will. Convinced he is about to inherit both a fortune and the radio station, he begins planning for life at the top.

    But everything changes when Sir Maurice's final wishes are revealed live on air. As long-buried secrets emerge and rival claimants gather in the studio, Michael discovers that his father's last prank may be his cruellest yet.

    Written by Michael Fry, Sean Burke, Ciara Knight, Eleanor Morton, Carl Kinsella and Mick McCullagh

    Performed by Michael Fry, Sean Burke, Ciara Knight and Ruby Campbell.
    Producer: Marc McElroy
    Executive Editor: Andy Martin.

    30 min
  • Episode 3. Michael's new earring crashes the gold market

    Farcical parody of a magazine radio show with absurd guests, debates and live music. Michael Fry debuts a new gold earring in a desperate attempt to appeal to younger listeners, but the fashion choice appears to trigger a catastrophic collapse in the value of gold worldwide. As markets panic, Ulster FM's new owner Beevan ABBA Bjorn demands answers.

    Angela from Downpatrick returns to demand compensation after winning a holiday to Lisburn instead of Lisbon.

    Written by Michael Fry, Sean Burke, Ciara Knight, Eleanor Morton, Carl Kinsella and Mick McCullagh

    Performed by Michael Fry, Sean Burke, Ciara Knight and Ruby Campbell.

    Producer: Marc McElroy
    Executive Editor: Andy Martin.

    30 min
  • Episode 2. How unhealthy is Michael Fry? The answer will shock you

    Farcical parody of a magazine radio show with absurd guests, debates and live music.

    The new owners of Ulster FM have arrived. As Swedish technology giant Sauron Tech begins auditing the station, Michael Fry tries to convince himself that corporate oversight, data harvesting and efficiency targets are all excellent news.
    Elsewhere, Northern Ireland's most decorated astronaut explains why space travel is overrated, Michael accidentally re-traumatises a listener during the show's daily apology segment, Spooky Cathy uses suspiciously unorthodox tarot cards to answer everyday questions, and sustainability chef Susan Sautée shares her passion for cooking roadkill.
    Meanwhile, a company health assessment reveals alarming truths about Michael's physical condition, though not alarming enough to inspire meaningful lifestyle changes.

    Written by Michael Fry, Sean Burke, Ciara Knight, Eleanor Morton, Carl Kinsella and Mick McCullagh.

    Performed by Michael Fry, Sean Burke, Ciara Knight and Ruby Campbell.
    Producer: Marc McElroy
    Executive Editor: Andy Martin

    30 min
  • Episode 1. Ulster FM gets a mysterious new owner

    Farcical parody of a magazine radio show with absurd guests, debates and live music.

    Series three begins with shocking news for Michael Fry: David Beckham has sold his stake in Ulster FM, leaving Michael Fry facing an uncertain future as a mysterious new owner prepares to take control of the station.

    Elsewhere, sports reporter Ali McCafferty provides live match-style coverage from his daughter's wedding in Marbella, pet expert Dr Alison Fluff takes calls about unusual animal behaviour, and investigative journalist Dick Windows heads to the North Pole to expose Santa Claus' alleged data-harvesting operation.

    Featuring news, travel, fake adverts, listener calls and music from Agatha Christie Moore.
    Written by Michael Fry, Sean Burke, Ciara Knight, Eleanor Morton, Carl Kinsella and Mick McCullagh.

    Performed by Michael Fry, Sean Burke, Ciara Knight and Ruby Campbell.

    Producer: Marc McElroy
    Executive Editor: Andy Martin

    30 min
  • Episode 6. The death of Michael Fry

    Farcical parody of a magazine radio show with absurd guests, debates and live music. Rebecca, David Beckham and the Prankmaster share their fondest memories of Michael and we hear a collection of his best moments on air including a confrontation with minister for bedtime Wee Willy Winky.

    Written by Michael Fry, Sean Burke, Ciara Knight, Eleanor Morton and Carl Kinsella.
    Performed by Michael Fry, Sean Burke, Ciara Knight and Ruby Campbell.

    Producer: Marc McElroy

    Executive Editor: Andy Martin

    30 min
  • Episode 5. Irish signs in Jurassic Park? No thanks!

    Farcical parody of a magazine radio show with absurd guests, debates and live music. We address the real danger of opening a Jurassic Park in Omagh: Dual language signage. Michael grills Frosty the Snowman and Popstar Amy Fast performs live.

    Written by Michael Fry, Sean Burke, Ciara Knight, Eleanor Morton and Carl Kinsella.
    Performed by Michael Fry, Sean Burke, Ciara Knight and Ruby Campbell.

    Producer: Marc McElroy

    Executive Editor: Andy Martin

    30 min
  • Episode 4. Can a woman marry the Blarney Stone? Yes!

    Farcical parody of a magazine radio show with absurd guests, debates and live music. Michael speaks to the Monopoly Man and the lucky woman who married the Blarney Stone.

    Written by Michael Fry, Sean Burke, Ciara Knight, Eleanor Morton and Carl Kinsella.
    Performed by Michael Fry, Sean Burke, Ciara Knight and Ruby Campbell.

    Producer: Marc McElroy

    Executive Editor: Andy Martin

    29 min
  • Episode 3. Send in your dares for the Ulster FM Daredevil

    Farcical parody of a magazine radio show with absurd guests, debates and live music. We’ve got live stunts by the Ulster FM Daredevil, and did somebody finally find the buried prize?

    Written by Michael Fry, Sean Burke, Ciara Knight, Eleanor Morton and Carl Kinsella.
    Performed by Michael Fry, Sean Burke, Ciara Knight and Ruby Campbell.

    Producer: Marc McElroy

    Executive Editor: Andy Martin

    29 min

About Lunchtime with Michael Fry

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Farcical parody of a magazine radio show with absurd guests, debates and live music written by Michael Fry, Sean Burke, Ciara Knight, Eleanor Morton and Carl Kinsella.

It’s performed by Michael Fry, Sean Burke, Ciara Knight and Ruby Campbell.

Producer: Marc McElroy