Planet Porky

Mike Parry and Lesley-Ann Jones discuss: whether Christmas should be cancelled to prevent further lockdowns, the resurgence of the Oxbridge elite in the Government, sexism aimed at female ministers, 50 years of Page 3, Sam Fox, Little Mix going solo, the gruelling nature of touring, Porky sleeping with the fishes on a particularly tough assignment, Nigella Lawson's toast recipe and marriage to John Diamond, the crazy life of Jaci Stephen, how to help beggars in a cashless society, Kim Wilde and her famous family, embarrassing hobbies, naturism, PJ Proby, Mrs Hinch the cleaning sensation, the sad demise of the black cab, and journalists who can't keep it down. You won't need to regurgitate Planet Porky though...it'll be with you forever. 

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Or you can email us questions or comments to: [email protected]. We'd love to hear from you! 

Mike Parry and Lesley-Ann Jones are back due to popular demand. LAJ is popular and Porky demanded she returned.

Today's topics include: Biting your tongue, Des O'Connor, the brilliance of Ray Clemence, ABBA's Anni-Frid, wrinkly love, whether Prince Charles will ever become King, Martin Bashir being under the microscope for more alleged interview troubles, why it's important to live fast and die young as a rock star, which Spice Girl is not living up to her nickname financially, Terry Venables, ridiculous song lyrics (sounds familiar), a new way to sober up quickly, how the body reacts to the COVID vaccine, Boris Johnson's ex-wife, Condoleezza Rice, mispronouncing innuendo-laden words, the importance of Porky's nuts, Petula Clark, why even the best suffer from impostor syndrome, Ed Sheeran's new house, Uriah Heep, Janet Street Porter, the awkwardness of one night stands, and Irish troubles of the unexpected kind. You won't find anything of that sort on Planet Porky however...this is after all a family planet.  

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Or you can email us questions or comments to: [email protected]. We'd love to hear from you! 

Mr Mike Parry and Ms Lesley-Ann Jones guide you into the weekend with more fun and frolics. 

Today they discuss: Porky's picnic habits, Carrie Symonds pulling Boris' strings, superstitions, Les McKeown and the woman who lost her leg, karma, celebrity mums posing in their pants, Engelbert Humperdinck, writing under a pseudonym, Janet Street-Porter vs. Kelvin McKenzie, Gareth Southgate's comments on dementia, covering the tragic death of Eric Clapton's young son, bars with jukeboxes, Helen Flanagan's shenanigans, water beds, Kamala Harris dressing to impress, why alleged electoral fraud doesn't seem to interest the media in the States, opening secret bank accounts, and wanting to be a teacher. Remember, there's always plenty to learn when entering the classroom that is Planet Porky.  

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Follow the show on Twitter: @PlanetPorky or Mike is: @MikeParry8 while you can find Lesley-Ann: @LAJwriter.

Or you can email us questions or comments to: [email protected]. We'd love to hear from you! 

Time for another look at Life on Planet Porky courtesy of broadcaster, Mike Parry and rock journalist extraordinaire, Lesley-Ann Jones. 

This episode's talking points include: Remembrance Sunday tributes, Bananarama, Roy Wood, living in a pub, who may be next in line for the Trump dynasty, corresponding through technology rather than face-to-face, generosity in the office not being reciprocated, the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall, Martin Bashir's controversial interview with Princess Diana taking another twist, the anniversary of the suspicious death of Robert Maxwell, wearing nothing in bed, kangaroos, the life and times of Joni Mitchell, the difficulty of editing your own work, speaking multiple languages, fish and chips as part of a balanced diet, John Lennon vs. Sir Rod Stewart, and Linda Lewis.  

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Or you can email us questions or comments to: [email protected]. We'd love to hear from you! 

The fireworks may be subsiding in the skies around you but there are plenty here on Planet Porky as Mike Parry and Lesley-Ann Jones return. 

Today's incendiary topics include: the start of lockdown 2, the beautiful autumn weather, Martin Bashir's controversial interview with Princess Diana, John Sessions, the real Paul Vance, a new album from Elvis Costello, using an already famous name, Katie Price's penchant for cosmetic surgery, Sean Connery's not very woke attitudes, Ryan Giggs' personal life and experience with the Porkmeister, LAJ's popularity in Eastern Europe, talkRADIO, the breakdown of Paul and George's relationship after the Beatles, being single during lockdown and choosing to be on your own, Henry VIII, medieval castles, Robert Fisk and his curmudgeonly ways, and receiving a Christmas card from the Prime Minister of Pakistan. It may be getting cold out, so why not warm yourself up with the latest edition of Planet Porky the podcast!

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Or you can email us questions or comments to: [email protected]. We'd love to hear from you! 

Mike Parry and Lesley-Ann Jones are back from their lunch breaks just in time for the latest Planet Porky podcast.  

Today's topics (may) include: coming home drunk, the sad death of Nobby Stiles, the link between dementia and sport, whether boxing has a future, Larry Mullen, Sylvester Stallone's memorable (or rather forgettable) film franchises, marrying Naomi Campbell, being a postman, the baseball cap and blazer look, a recent image of LAJ garnering attention, Sir Sean Connery and his mesmerising looks, Mick Jagger's latest movie role, Kevin Spacey attempting a comeback, whether lockdown 2 is justified, photographer Harry Benson, and the worst song lyrics of all time. Don't worry, you won't be catching pneumonia from Planet Porky any time soon. 

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Or you can email us questions or comments to: [email protected]. We'd love to hear from you! 

Never mind finding water on the moon, it's time to find another episode of Planet Porky in your downloads. 

Today Mike Parry and Lesley-Ann Jones discuss: potentially heading for a second lockdown, why the Norwegians retire early, Scandinavia, who might win the US election, whether JR Ewing may have brought down the Berlin Wall, Gary Numan, autumn, why you are as seasonal as the weather, John Cleese, Oxbridge, the Kardashians taking a huge holiday, Denny Laine, birthdays for the Le Bons, Mick Jagger's proclivity for other people's partners, Barbra Streisand, plastic surgery, and constantly living in fear. There's nothing to scare you here though on Halloween, it's the perfect treat - it's Planet Porky.  

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Or you can email us questions or comments to: [email protected]. We'd love to hear from you! 

Mike Parry and Lesley-Ann Jones do battle once more as Planet Porky continues. 

Today they discuss: whether the podcast really is a 'family show', Frank Bough, the interesting life of Bill Wyman, Mandy Smith, nuns at number one, David 'Wiggy' Wigg, Porky's unconventional search for Princess Michael of Kent, Amanda Platell, Liz Jones, James Purnell being kicked out of the BBC, the anniversary of Agincourt, ABBA, Heavy Metal Heather, Anna Wintour, Bill Nighy, the materialistic nature of magazines, Crocodile Dundee, Grenada vs. Granada, Porky's US town mix-up, why Lewis Hamilton is so unpopular in the UK, kids staying at home while they can't find employment, and what it must have been like to work at Abbey Road. Don't worry - public visitors are all welcome to Planet Porky. 

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Follow the show on Twitter: @PlanetPorky or Mike is: @MikeParry8 while you can find Lesley-Ann: @LAJwriter.

Or you can email us questions or comments to: [email protected]. We'd love to hear from you! 

What's that sound? It's Mike Parry and Lesley-Ann Jones beaming in from Planet Porky just in time for the weekend.

Today's topics include: Porky's cosmetic procedure, glasses on chains, Max Hastings' journalistic heresy, more question marks about the BBC, the Spencer Davis group, Steve Winwood, velvet, 'Rich man syndrome', Robert Maxwell, why non-COVID related deaths are on the rise, Don Black, choosing your life partner, asking for a pay rise, drinking on your death bed, Paul McCartney's new album, baking, eating chocolate, Sandie Shaw and the latest news from LAJs book - it's gone global! Travel the world from your own home, it's Life on Planet Porky.   

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Or you can email us questions or comments to: [email protected]. We'd love to hear from you! 

Mike Parry and Lesley-Ann Jones burst into your living rooms courtesy of Planet Porky the podcast. Today's talking points include: LAJ's tour of the south taking in Salisbury and Sandbanks, Christmas in October, Dominic West the 'Eton shagger', Lulu Popplewell's on set woes, Hugh Grant, Porky being put in a tough spot by the weekend's football, knee injuries, celebrity marriages and the difficulty of making them work, poor Lily James, Melanie Sykes' new man, Martina Navratilova, talking about sex in your 80s, why mums shouldn't be friends with their daughters, Sarah Ferguson, Track and Trace flaws, David Bailey's seedy diaries, Liverpool's economic struggles thanks to COVID and the possibility of realistically finding a vaccine for the virus any time soon. It's the shot in the arm you're after right now, it's Life on Planet Porky.   

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Follow the show on Twitter: @PlanetPorky or Mike is: @MikeParry8 while you can find Lesley-Ann: @LAJwriter.

Or you can email us questions or comments to: [email protected]. We'd love to hear from you!