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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

How do people find their tents at Glastonbury? 30.06.2022

This is a catch-up version of James O'Brien's Mystery Hour. To join the game call: 0345 60 60 973, Thursdays at 12PM

Coming Soon - The Followers 28.06.2022

Hey Mystery Hour listeners, here’s a brand new podcast we think you’d like, called The Followers. Shelagh Fogarty began her LBC career as a guest presenter in 2014, and her balanced and calm presenting style soon earned her a permanent role. Heartbreakingly, it was this calm approach which led to the most harrowing ordeal of Shelagh's life, when a man stalked her for nearly 2 years. In 2017, Shela...

Why do lullabies work? 23.06.2022

This is a catch-up version of James O'Brien's Mystery Hour. To join the game call: 0345 60 60 973, Thursdays at 12PM

What about bone transplants? 16.06.2022

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Was the Old Bailey always old? 09.06.2022

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Do cats have their own personal navigation system? 26.05.2022

Do cats have their own personal navigation system? This is a catch-up version of James O'Brien's live, daily show on LBC Radio; to join the conversation call: 0345 60 60 973

Is handwriting inherited? 19.05.2022

This is a catch-up version of James O'Brien's Mystery Hour. To join the game call: 0345 60 60 973, Thursdays at 12PM

The sawing sound as a plane lands? 12.05.2022

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Do penguins have knees? 05.05.2022

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Flamboyance of flamingos? 28.04.2022

This is a catch-up version of James O'Brien's Mystery Hour. To join the game call: 0345 60 60 973, Thursdays at 12PM

Is there such thing as a friendly virus? 21.04.2022

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Can I build a zipwire to my neighbour? 07.04.2022

This is a catch-up version of James O'Brien's Mystery Hour. To join the game call: 0345 60 60 973, Thursdays at 12PM

Does colour exist? 31.03.2022

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 did they measure they height of mountains before modern technology? 24.03.2022

How did they measure they height of mountains before modern technology? This is a catch-up version of James O'Brien's live, daily show on LBC Radio; to join the conversation call: 0345 60 60 973

Why do we cover ourselves when we sleep? 17.03.2022

This is a catch-up version of James O'Brien's Mystery Hour. To join the game call: 0345 60 60 973, Thursdays at 12PM

Where do birds go to die? 10.03.2022

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Momentary deafness in a yawn? 03.03.2022

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Salt and pepper? 17.02.2022

This is a catch-up version of James O'Brien's Mystery Hour. To join the game call: 0345 60 60 973, Thursdays at 12PM

Morse code in Chinese? 10.02.2022

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Can dogs recognise themselves in a mirror? 03.02.2022

Can dogs recognise themselves in a mirror?

Fire alarm during surgery? 27.01.2022

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Who are the people in my dreams? 13.01.2022

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Qualification? I'm French! 06.01.2022

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Can vets operate on humans? 23.12.2021

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How do you remember things you've forgotten? 16.12.2021

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