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Steve's parents pop into the show for a bit and Ron Merchant gives advice on plumbing.

Steve talks about his entry in Heat magazine's Weird Crush competition.

Vik Sharma comes in to talk about music and the internet.

Sammy gets very excited when Duke Special performs a live set in the studio.

A live session from Gideon Conn.

Steve discusses his new found love for fireworks displays, Johnny Flynn performs live in the studio and there is controversy when Rupert Brooke is confused with Wilfred Owen.

Everyone chooses a pop track this week, Harry and Sammy are in trouble for not giving a book review but Rufus redeems the show with an excellent analysis of Ian McEwan's 'On Chesil Beach'.

In an attempt to appear more cultured, Steve brings in his writer friend Matt Thorne to talk about the Booker Prize list.

Rufus wows everyone with his Bob Dylan impression, pigeonhole tracks are from Lethal Bizzle, M.I.A. and The Go! Team.

Harry returns after a break and they read out listeners' embarrassing anecdotes.