Richard Phillips

The Ashendon Anemometer

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The Ashendon Anemometer is a short monthly broadcast about how country folk ( and a certain cat) are affected by wind.

Author

Richard Phillips

Category

Fiction

Latest episode

May 5, 2026

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Episodes

THE ASHENDON ANEMOMETER 20th December 2019 01.01.2020

This episode contains a lot of rubbish, mostly in the form of air pollution; it's a chestily spoken piece by a thankful survivor of the Asian Subcontinent, still suffering Post Traumatic Indian Distress Syndrome. Use of Smog masks advised.

THE ASHENDON ANEMOMETER 17th November 2019 19.11.2019

This Episode contains a lot of water, loads of Alliteration ( nothing new there), a cat with 6 packs, obligated observatory observations, at least two stutters, a reference to India and a free professor. 

THE ASHENDON ANEMOMETER 21st October 2019 (8mins) 21.10.2019

This Episode Contains: A LOT OF WATER, it really is very wet; Two rodent disposal operatives; A Florentine Magnate; A Black Velvet Band ( reference only ); Olympic and Titanic Achievements. All in under 8 minutes. Bring your Wellies.

THE ASHENDON ANEMOMETER Autumn Equinox edition 21-9-2019 (7 mins) 21.09.2019

This episode contains Feline Flumping, Fremantle Features and a walk on the wild side with a Dalek- not necessarily in that order, or indeed any particular order. You have been warned!

THE ASHENDON ANEMOMETER 18th August 2019 (7 mins) 17.08.2019

This Episode Contains: A Stationary Marquee, A Mobile Cat With Reverse Fur, Geomagnetic Electrification and A Memorial Toast. (7 mins)

THE ASHENDON ANEMOMETER 21st July 2019 (8 mins) 23.07.2019

This episode contains references to: Lunar material, Rock, a Bright Star, Another Animal, Potential Priministerial Advice and more stuttering than usual over some big made-up words.

THE ASHENDON ANEMOMETER Solstice Special 22nd June 2019 (7 mins) 22.06.2019

This Episode Contains:- Two unusual anniversaries, a lot of water, a lot of frogs and as usual, a lot of alliteration. (so no change there.) Finally, interviews take place to fill the vacancy in the Animal Aeolioinics Division.

THE ASHENDON ANEMOMETER 19TH MAY 2019 (9 mins) 20.05.2019

This episode contains alliterations ( many and varied), Dalmatian winds  ( both sorts), a large block of honeyed delight ( there is only one Baklava) and brief reference to the departed Rebus. ( there is only one Rebus). (9mins 15 sec)

THE ASHENDON ANEMOMETER April 2019 (10 mins) 30.04.2019

This Episode contains, amongst several untimely pauses, references to Topiary, Dyson Airblades, A Lot About Aeolus and the Final Curtain Call on Rebus The Cat.

THE ASHENDON ANEMOMETER *Spring Equinox Edition* 20-3-19 (6 mins) 20.03.2019

This episode contains explosive events, the ghost of Gerrard Hoffnung, a floppy feline and a bunch of perceptive pedallers but not necessarily in that order. (5mins 45 secs)

THE ASHENDON ANEMOMETER Feb 2019 (11 mins) 19.02.2019

This Episode Contains Cars, Cats, Constables, Comfortable Cushions and Curtains, though not necessarily in that order. For good measure there's an old saying and a Greek myth. Rebus joins in too.

THE ASHENDON ANEMOMETER January 2019 ( 8 mins ) 25.01.2019

This Episode Contains Feline Interruptions (totally unscripted), Brexit References (light, non infectious), Road Sign Decimation (total, unrecoverable) and Helen Chadwick (God rest her soul). All in 8 mins 30 sec.

THE ASHENDON ANEMOMETER December 2018 (5 mins) 22.12.2018

This Episode contains  missing signs, seasonal references, high diving, & deep breathing from Rebus himself!

THE ASHENDON ANEMOMETER 2018 XMAS CONCERT (2 mins) 12.12.2018

Hear Fiona Rehearsing "A CHRISTMAS BLESSING" for the AA's Xmas Concert, Initially unaccompanied....  NB. This recording is unedited and as it actually happened. It is private and not for rebroadcast or commercial purposes. Richard, Fiona and Rebus wish you A Very Happy Christmas, 2018.

THE ASHENDON ANEMOMETER Nov 2018 ( 5 mins ) 25.11.2018

This Episode Contains an attempt at Break in Wind, Piles of Alliterations, Roof Top Fun, Ornithology and lots of things about which I'm Sorry, I haven't A Clue.

THE ASHENDON ANEMOMETER October 2018 (6mins) 26.10.2018

This episode contains extracts from the 60ty's BBC Radio Series 'ROUND THE HORNE',  including Kenneth Williams- known to cause allergic reactions . (Look out for the in vader space.) This episode may also give you wind. 

THE ASHENDON ANEMOMETER Sept 2018 ( 8 mins) 28.09.2018

This episode contains 3 storms, peripatetic fence pannels, insect mouse,  toilet rolls, a new iphone , strangely silent optical fibre and an international relocation request. Also the admission of a minute mistake (-to a certain degree). And all of this in just under 8 degrees! Oops, sorry, I really meant minutes. 

THE ASHENDON ANEMOMETER August 2018 (5mins) 24.08.2018

This Episode Contains: Transgendermoggification, Something Also Unpronouncable from Mexico and Evian Enriched Cows . (5mins 28sec)

THE ASHENDON ANEMOMETER July 2018 ( 6mins ) 23.07.2018

This episode contains a lot of dust,  a plastic seagul,  a pair of vampires,  a touch of garlic, and naturally includes the inevitable ham toastie & shandy...all in 5 mins 30 sec.

THE ASHENDON ANEMOMETER June 2018 (7 mins) 24.06.2018

This episode contains the lowest of low pressure, much hot air, some of Switzerland, large expanses of sea, Modern & Deco Art and two types of cat. All in just about 7 mins.

THE ASHENDON ANEMOMETER * Icelandic Special * 28-May-18 ( 9 mins) 29.05.2018

This Icelandic episode is Rebus free but contains :- Plate Tectonics, Spending A Penny (not!) , Two Words In Icelandic, Rain, Hail, Sun & Very High Winds.  OPEN WITH CAUTION ( 9 minutes )

THE ASHENDON ANEMOMETER May 2018 (5 mins) 28.05.2018

This Episode Contains a Rare Appearance  of THE REBUS. Also Something Of a Q. And a promise of things to come... All in 4 mins 40 sec 

THE ASHENDON ANEMOMETER April 2018 (6 mins) 27.04.2018

This month's episode contains noxious oxides, weak winds, wet weather, weak wit ( no change there either), an amount of aliteration ( change absolutely absent there ;-) and an uncalibrated, elongated cat.

THE ASHENDON ANEMOMETER March 2018 ( 6 mins ) 28.03.2018

This Episode Contains: Clawing Wind, Japanese Poetry, An Escapee, An Immobile Cat and A Warm Pub. All in less than 6 mins!

THE ASHENDON ANEMOMETER Feb 2018 (7 mins) 01.03.2018

This Episode Contains a Lazy Susan, Tits,  a Cursing Cat,  A Cheese & Ham Sandwich,  Not Much to Write Home About and Alarming Attempts At Alliteration (not neccessarily in that order) . It should contain a nut warning but you know about me already.

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