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James O'Brien's Mystery Hour

Comedy EN ↓ 608 episodes

If you've ever wondered "why", then this is the hour for you. Sometimes simple, sometimes intelligent, but almost always entertaining, probably the best hour of radio you could ever download!

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Global

Category

Comedy

Podcast website

www.lbc.co.uk

Latest episode

Jun 25, 2026

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Episodes

Why do we close our eyes when we sneeze? 30.07.2020

This is a catch-up version of James O'Brien's infamous Mystery Hour. To listen live or ask a question, tune in Thursdays at 12PM and call 0345 60 60 973

Why are some insects 'dragons'? 23.07.2020

This is a catch-up version of James O'Brien's infamous Mystery Hour. To listen live or ask a question, tune in Thursdays at 12PM and call 0345 60 60 973

How much does money cost to make? 16.07.2020

This is a catch-up version of James O'Brien's infamous Mystery Hour. To listen live or ask a question, tune in Thursdays at 12PM and call 0345 60 60 973

Deja Vu? 02.07.2020

This is a catchup version of James O'Brien's legendary Mystery Hour which broadcasts every Thursday from 12PM-1PM. To join the game call: 0345 60 60 973

Why are there safety caps on kid's vitamins, but not on alcohol? 18.06.2020

This is a catch-up version of James O'Brien's Mystery Hour, which broadcasts every Thursday at 12PM

Why are they called Tories? 04.06.2020

This is a catch-up version of James O'Brien's Mystery Hour. Catch it live on Thursdays at 12PM on LBC Radio

How were magnets discovered? 27.05.2020

This is a catchup version of James O'Brien's infamous mystery hour. Live, weekly at 12PM Thursdays on LBC

Why do Bees Sting? 14.05.2020

This is a catch-up version of James O'Brien's live, daily show on LBC. Listen live, weekdays 10AM-1PM and join the conversation: 0345 60 60 973

Why does your skin go wrinkly in the bath? 30.04.2020

Listen to Mystery Hour, every Thursday at 12PM exclusively on LBC.

When do your arms stop growing? 16.04.2020

Listen to Mystery Hour live on LBC Radio, every Thursday at 12

Why don't we laugh in different languages? 05.03.2020

This is a catchup version of James O'Brien's Mystery Hour on LBC Radio. To join the game, call at 12PM Thursdays on: 0345 60 60 973

Ice...what's that about? 28.02.2020

Listen to Mystery Hour, Every Thursday at 12Pm. To get involved call 0345 60 60 973

Tchaikovsky absolutely slaps 20.02.2020

This is a catch-up version of Mystery Hour. To join the game, listen Thursdays 12PM, Exclusively on LBC.

Where can one Royal wee? 07.02.2020

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Why am I 6 foot under? 31.01.2020

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Why am I cheesed off? 24.01.2020

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Bingo numbers...why? 16.01.2020

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Pub names: why must they contain a limb? 09.01.2020

Listen to Mystery Hour, live, Every Thursday at 12PM. Exclusively on LBC

Who pilots if both the pilots can't pilot? 02.01.2020

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When was the first world border drawn? 19.12.2019

Listen to Mystery Hour, Thursdays 12PM, Exclusively on LBC

Why do I traditionally take my husband's name? 05.12.2019

Listen to Mystery Hour, Thursdays 12PM, Exclusively on LBC

How do you get cranes up the top of buildings? 02.12.2019

Listen to Mystery Hour, Thursday 12PM, Exclusively on LBC

Why is it no.10 if there aren't 10 houses? 28.11.2019

Listen to James O'Brien's Mystery Hour, Thursdays 12-1PM, Exclusively on LBC

What's the origin of Money? 14.11.2019

Listen to Mystery Hour, Thursdays 12PM-1PM

Leg hair, armpit hair... beard? 07.11.2019

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