James O'Brien's Mystery Hour

Would stomach acid burn your skin? 01.12.2016 43:09 ↓

Also why do wheels look like they are going backwards?

James O'Brien - The Whole Show - 25 Nov 16 25.11.2016 43:38 ↓

Listen to James O'Brien's phone-in show, which will make you think - and possibly change your outlook on the big stories.

Why are the keys on a piano black and white? 17.11.2016 44:00 ↓

Also - do you sweat in water?

Where was the first ever University? 10.11.2016 43:41 ↓

Also why does a BCG leave a mark and why does Pearl get goosebumps?

James O'Brien's Mystery Hour 03.11.2016 43:47 ↓

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!

DNA is it exactly 50/50? 20.10.2016 44:36 ↓

Why do eyelids twitch?

Do animals learn to run faster? 13.10.2016 44:04 ↓

Also, hunkydory - what's the origin?

A special charity mystery hour - featuring Jones 'The Engineer' 07.10.2016 42:27 ↓

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!

Aled Jones makes a surprise appearance on Mystery Hour 06.10.2016 44:26 ↓

Are there motorbike adverts and the patterns on a cat?

Why do my headphones get tangled up?! 29.09.2016 44:16 ↓

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!

How are the letters on bus stops decided? 22.09.2016 42:51 ↓

Also, 'man alive' where does that saying come from?

How do the police name their operations? 15.09.2016 44:21 ↓

Also how do posters get in the windows of closed down shops?

When does a Master become a Mr? 08.09.2016 47:06 ↓

Also belly fat, wobbly or hard, what's the difference?

Why are nurseries called nurseries? 01.09.2016 44:04 ↓

Also do ants sleep?

Can a swan break your arm? 25.08.2016 45:49 ↓

Also when was the first ever puzzle?

Food fads - how do they come about? 18.08.2016 46:35 ↓

Also, why do we have stones on railway tracks?

Why are all bubbles white? 12.08.2016 45:06 ↓

And the the umbilical cord what happens when it's cut off?

Another Mystery Hour With Many Belly Laughs 29.07.2016 46:54 ↓

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!

Why did my water freeze? 21.07.2016 44:47 ↓

Also, find out the one question we couldn't get an answer for?

James O'Brien's Mystery Hour - 14 Jul 16 14.07.2016 44:04 ↓

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!

Why is there a Pineapple on the top of the Wimbledon trophy? 07.07.2016 47:35 ↓

Your mysteries answered...

Why do birds stand on one leg? 23.06.2016 45:21 ↓

Also why 'erb?

How do you know not to fall out of bed?! 16.06.2016 44:57 ↓

Also why do we use a pencil to vote

James O'Brien's Mystery Hour - 9 Jun 16 09.06.2016 44:44 ↓

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!

Sliced bread, the twins and grunting when you are old? - 2 Jun 16 02.06.2016 47:58 ↓

Another chance to listen to this week's mystery hour