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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

Mystery Hour - 26 May 16 26.05.2016

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

James O'Brien's Mystery Hour - 19 May 16 19.05.2016

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!

Mystery Hour - 12 May 16 13.05.2016

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!

Toilet roll, why two pieces? - 5 May 16 05.05.2016

Why do we never see baby pigeons??!!

Queen Bees battle - 28 Apr 16 28.04.2016

Also, where did the term 'bloke' come from?

What's the difference between OBE & MBE - 21 Apr 16 21.04.2016

Also how do you rate the 'hotness' of a chilli?

Do snails go to high areas because they know they are going to die - 14 Apr 16 14.04.2016

Also why do you keep your elbows off the table?

Why is Easter early this year - 24 Mar 16 24.03.2016

What's the difference between a pea and a bean?

Can you watch your eyes move - 17 Mar 16 17.03.2016

Also can you have 2 different bugs at once?

Did the crew eat Babe the pig? - 10 Mar 16 10.03.2016

Also 1,2,3,4....and why 5,6,7,8 Why?

Why do we cheers 3 times? - 3 Mar 16 03.03.2016

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!

If you are a Sir can your partner have a title? - 25 Feb 16 25.02.2016

Are animals left handed or right handed?

What time zone is space on? - 18 Feb 16 18.02.2016

One caller thinks he has an answer based on trying to save a rabbit's life

Who is the one hit wonder?- 11 Feb 16 11.02.2016

Also is a pond ever larger than a lake?

Harvey is James' no.1 fan - 4 Feb 16 04.02.2016

Also - do it really need a coffin?!

Why 'Luke' warm? - 28 Jan 16 28.01.2016

Another chance to listen to mystery hour

I think we caught someone out cheating - 21 Jan 16 21.01.2016

Can you fire a gun in space?

James O'Brien's Mystery Hour - 14 Jan 16 14.01.2016

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!

Ok let's stop on the duvet question - 7 Jan 16 07.01.2016

Will humans get taller and what use is a spoon in a bottle of your prosecco?

Why do bagels have holes? - 17 Dec 15 17.12.2015

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 do people kiss under mistletoe? - 10 Dec 15 10.12.2015

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 aren't we allowed to close the blinds on a plane during take off? - 3 Dec 15 03.12.2015

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 don't ladybirds get stuck in spider webs? - 26 Nov 15 26.11.2015

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 don't the animals we eat get rigor mortis? - 19 Nov 15 19.11.2015

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!

What is the origin of 'The Penny Drops'? - 12 Nov 15 16.11.2015

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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