The Souvenir Shop

By Matthew Diamond

Funny, sad, enthralling and barely believable true stories.

Written and read by Matthew Diamond.

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How many episodes does The Souvenir Shop have?

The podcast currently has 60 episodes available.

The Souvenir Shop episodes:

July 09, 2023 The Gong
My grandfather's long journey from homeless hostel to the palace.

Grandpa and family outside Buckingham Palace after he received his OBE: https://www.instagram.com/p/CRjvUhDivfa/
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11min
July 02, 2023 The Walk
An evening with the greatest comedian of all time.

Max Wall as Professor Wallofski: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_GzOU6Gp-qc&t=551s

Max Wall Documentary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8hqtSfzhj0o
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10min
June 25, 2023 The Tiles
My time at the epicentre of Swinging London, an encounter with a screen goddess, and my favourite heirloom.

One of the Walter Crane ceramic tiles: https://www.instagram.com/p/Ct7O80qs1Sf/

My Uncle Bernie and Auntie Rose at Portobello Road: https://www.instagram.com/p/Ct7OXjxsSYD/
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10min
June 18, 2023 Believe It Or Not
In which we learn of my aunt's ordeal at the hands of US Homeland Security.
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10min
June 11, 2023 The Floppy Disk Drive
In which a dying Apple Mac inadvertently enables a change of career.

How to build a PC: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PXaLc9AYIcg
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9min
June 04, 2023 Tomorrow I'll Wake Up And Scald Myself With Tea
What goes into the making of a genuine cult film?

Tomorrow I'll Wake Up And Scald Myself With Tea: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tVBPNfKfgNo&t=777s
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11min
May 28, 2023 The Magazine
An acting debut at The Young Vic, courtesy of The Puffin Club, provides respite from an unhappy childhood.

My theatrical debut: https://www.instagram.com/p/CsyxIKQMLv2/

The Puffin Post: https://www.instagram.com/p/Csyxi-VM55Z/

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10min
May 21, 2023 The Sketch
A career as a comedy writer begins slightly prematurely..

The BBC Radio 4 Week Ending Theme - Party Fears Two by The Associates https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KybfTKNl2NM
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10min
May 14, 2023 The Quiz Night
A quiz night triumph ends with a bizarre celebrity encounter.
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10min
May 07, 2023 Stranded
Some pieces of antique pottery, an encounter in a Cuban museum, and suffering under the yoke of an oppressive, secretive regime.
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10min

FAQs about The Souvenir Shop:

How many episodes does The Souvenir Shop have?

The podcast currently has 60 episodes available.