Severn FM® - Severn Bore Breakfast Show

Andy Clarke speaks with Tiff and James from FireTiger at London's famous Paddington Station. A few beers, chat and then a curry in Spring Street, Paddington. What could possibly be better!!?

What no Mandy and Baz this week but Petey stepped into their shoes quite nicely! We have the FireTiger interview and three of their fantatsic songs during the show. We talk about China scrambles jets in air zone to monitor US and Japanese planes, Nigella Lawson drugs fiasco, Black Friday (or Whack Friday as Petey calls it) , Gloucester Murder and the ongoing Gloucester versus Cheltenham debate.

No Mandy or Petey this week - but Andy met Tiff and James from Firetiger so all is well. Did I mention I met FireTiger! FireTiger are ace! OK, SO I am a little obsessed, who are you to judge hey? Tiff from FireTiger does a few singing impressions and the guys are blown away! Barry attends a full Council Meeting - and it kicks off! Paul's been on holiday - again and Andy bangs on about FireTiger. New songs from Kate Nash, Sophie Ellis-Bexter and Skindred. Happy Birthday Karen Clarke! NEWS: Why even successful women are insecure about their looks, How did Doctor Who reflect the real world, Supermarket energy drink ban for under 16s and Global launch for Microsoft Xbox One console.

Mandy is very late has her washing machine blew up and flooded her kitchen - that's the best excuse yet. :) Petey joins us again and we are all excited about I'm a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here is starting again on ITV. News: The X Factor and Britain's Got Talent renewed to, Red Square naked nail protester faces criminal charges, Princess Anne horsemeat comments spark debate, PlayStation 4 v Xbox One: Experts on next-gen battle, Children in Need beats record total after raising £31m and Is it right to waste helium on party balloons?

New tunes from Keith Cullen and Color Theory. Barry tells us about driving a Fire Engine - me, me, me and his also growing a moustache for Movember. Pete is gonna support Decembeard and Paul says he might have a go at Fanuary? Paul takes control of the desk and is really good - not! Andy plays the piano live - well sort of! News: Monster storm roars into Philippines, 'Superheroes' nab attacker in Musselburgh Tesco, X Factor USA contestants to sing again after vote error, Lily Allen sings in new John Lewis Christmas advert, Carol Vorderman passes flying exams at Gloucestershire Airport, Question over What! store's future in Gloucester as The Range arrives.

New songs from Melissa Ferrick, Roxanne L Jones, Seth Glier and Kilto Take. Barry talks about the Official Kingsway and Quedgeley Networking Association launch and also about some Social Networking tips he learnt there. Andy bangs on about flying - again. Patent wars: Tech giants sue Samsung and Google, Stanley Johnson: HS2 rail plan will lose Tory voters, Rome around Gloucester's historic Eastgate Chamber this weekend and Old and young alike head to Gloucester jobs fair.

Today is Barry bashing day as he's not here although Paul does go over the top a little. We play more top songs from LA based band FireTiger who we love! We also play a bit of Monkey Face to keep Paul happy!UK GDP: fastest growth for three years,Gloucestershire braced as Met Office predicts 'worst storm' in years, TV's Carol Vorderman in Gloucestershire Airport emergency landing and Quedgeley cat 'burglars' hunted down by trapping officers.

New tunes from Madness and Turin Brakes and back to back with Fire Tiger, an LA 80's style band with new original tracks. Andy and Paul try and get Barry going as he has his new 'aggressive' haircut - but alas, he wouldn't bite. Although there was a lot of leg trembling and chair swinging! New: Jumpergate - the story that wasn't, Paul McCartney plays impromptu concert in Covent Garden, Petrol price in biggest monthly fall since 2008, AA says, Gloucestershire badger cull falls short of target and Teachers strike as more than 100 schools affected in Gloucestershire.

New tunes from Tina Barrett, The Hoosiers, The Dualers, Go West and a re-release from Leo Sayer. Peter Street comes back and joins the crew again! Barry tells us about his visits to the GFM awards and Andy bores everyone with the tale of his 40 minute solo flight! News Items - Royal Mail shares jump sharply on market debut, Press regulation: Main parties agree deal, Asda acts over online glitch offering free shopping, Plague of 'killer spiders' spreads across West Country and BBC plans to help get the nation coding.

The Co-founder of the Severn FM Swedish Fan Club visits the studios and tests our Swedish. Mandy as always is traditionally late again!! Poorly Paully Boy has a bit of man flu.... and gets our deepest sympathies.... and gets kicked off a train! Andy has a go at Swedish after 6 espressos and it's not pretty! We play new releases from Goodbye Charlie, Kilto Take and Texas. News.... Bedroom antics, Winners of the Gloucester Citizen and Gloucestershire Echo Business Awards 2013, US rockers Wheatus set for gig at Gloucester Guildhall, Daily Mail exec demands apology over anti-Semitism claims, US government shutdown halts EU free trade talks.