A special bonus extended conversation with last week's guest Caroline Quentin.

It seemed a shame to not the share the entirety of this fantastic interview so please enjoy this special episode.

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Mark is joined by author and actress Caroline Quentin , along with Elliot Steel, as he tries to make sense of Horticulture, British Gas and memory loss.

Plus there's the return of Martin Sunak with his money saving tips and Mark overhears a woman in a cafe talking about the closing of The Body Shop.

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Mark is joined by comedian Mick Ferry, along with Elliot Steel, as he tries to make sense of King Charles's cancer, Rishi Sunak's bet with Piers Morgan – and why Coronation Street was full of radical lefties in the 1970s!

Plus, the return of broadcasting legend Mike Concrete – and (pass the PopCon...) it's The Liz Truss Guide To Valentine's Day!

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Mark is back! He's joined by comedian Sooz Kempner, along with Elliot Steel, as he tries to make sense of the Tories imploding, Keir Starmer equivocating – and Laurence Fox self-destructing!

Plus, our very own George Galloway stars as the guest presenter on Winterwatch – and there's a welcome return for Nadine Boris!

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Mark gives an update on his recovery and introduces another chance to hear one of most popular WTFIGO episodes of all time. 

Angela Barnes and John O'Farrell from the We Are History podcast join Mark Steel for a special extended interview, to answer the question “What The F*** Was Going On?” Mark talks to Angela and John about everything from tipping points in history, to whether 'good' and 'bad' people exist – and if so, whether we can safely put Hitler and Stalin in the latter category! 

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Guest host Seann Walsh is joined by Rosie Holt and Elliot Steel, as he tries to make sense of the Rwanda scheme, the Post Office scandal – and how Mark's recovery is going after his cancer treatment. 

Seann also learns how to pronounce Rwanda – although he has insisted that we point out to you that he does in fact know that it's hot there!

Plus, a caller on a phone-in show is sick of the Post Office scandal, Jeremy – and there's a woman that Mark overheard in a cafe complaining about Blue Monday.

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While Mark recovers from the side-effects of his recent cancer treatment, here's another chance to listen to our most downloaded episode of all time...

In this special extended interview, Mark talks to LBC presenter James O'Brien about everything from Brexit to Jeremy Corbyn – and from Katie Hopkins to our very own talk-show host Mike Concrete. 

James and Mark discuss how to change people's minds, how to deal with trolls on social media, and (in a still-to-be-pitched TV game show called Challenge Suella) how to fit a billion people into Britain.

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Mark is joined by comedian Scott Bennett for a special extended interview, as he tries to make sense of his ongoing cancer treatment.  Mark somehow manages to see the funny side of coughing fits, industrial scale mucus production – and an assortment of drugs and paraphernalia that would put Walter White to shame!

Honest, heartwarming and hilarious, we guarantee it's the funniest conversation you'll hear about cancer and chemotherapy this Christmas!

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Mark is joined by music journalist Simon Price, along with Elliot Steel, as he tries to make sense of Shane MacGowan's genius, Rishi Sunak's amnesia – and Elliot's worst ever gig!

Plus, Mike Concrete interviews a campaigner for the Welsh language, and – Rejoice! – it's The Liz Truss Guide To Christmas.

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Mark is joined by columnist and political commentator Matthew Norman, along with Elliot Steel, as he tries to make sense of Boris Johnson at the Covid inquiry, Rishi Sunak's latest immigration rules – and how Matthew's hypochondria could solve the NHS's problems!

Plus, sympathetic financial advice from money-saving expert Martin Sunak – and a live session at the Covid Inquiry is interrupted by Nadine Boris.

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