You Bet! Pod

We are back! Did you miss us? Soz, life got in the way. We are back, and some sad news to report - as we are running out of You Bet shows to review, this is the LAST EVER Matthew Kelly episode we will be reviewing! No more bouffant!  However, it's a blinder of a show. I mean, of course it is! Challenges include send a poor French woman 30 metres in the air for no apparent reason, a man getting ang...

The You Bet! time machine has landed once again deep into the 1990's, as we find ourselves in September 1992. Just a few weeks before Black Wednesday and a new smaller 10p coin being introduced. Hedonistic times I'm sure we can all agree.  We are back in the wonderful camp arms of Matthew Kelly as he hosts you Bet! with some wonderful celebrity guests - Sir Henry Cooper, David 'Syd' Lawrence, Kim...

What's that sound, listener? Yes, it's the sound of You Bet! on its arse, sadly, as we look at the 4th ever last episode. Hosted by Darren Day and with co-host Sarah Matravers (I know, us neither).  The good news is that the celebrities involved have not been struck down by the You Bet! curse, and on this episode are Ant, Dec and Davina McCall.  The challenges are pretty crazy though, and one of t...

We're taking our You Bet! Time Machine back to the summer of 1993, where the sun shining, and Matthew Kelly had four delightful celebrities to deal with! It's episode 15 of You Bet Pod - with Matthew Kelly tasking the reigns and lauding over proceedings with footballer Vinnie Jones, actor Wendy Richard, rugby player Ben Clarke and legend DJ Normski!  The challenges are as mad as ever obviously - h...

We are back with another one, and it's a pretty special one too - it's Matthew Kelly's first ever episode! Join us as we take the You Bet! time machine back to 16 February 1991, as Matthew Kelly is joined by 'Allo Allo star Vicki Michelle, Olympic gold medallist Nick Skelton, and Barnsley's favourite actor, Brian Glover.  The challenges are as bonkers as ever, including two firemen trying to blow...

Unlucky for some, it's episode 13! We take our You Bet! time machine right back to the beginning  almost with episode 2 of series 1! Join the maestro Sir Bruce Forsyth as he navigates us through a wonderful episode of You Bet! with celebrity guests Spike Milligan (how they they pull that off?!), Kenny Sansom (why did they pull that off?!) and Cheryl Baker.  The challenges are as mad as ever, inclu...

Welcome to a very special episode of You Bet Pod. This episode features an interview with the one and only, former You Bet! co-host for five season, Ellis Ward! We were honoured to speak to Ellis about her time in You Bet!, and other areas of her career as well. Ellis talks about being a dancer at the Moulin Rouge at 16 years of age, spending six months living in Japan, and much more.  She then ta...

You Bet Pod is back! Episode 11 is here, and we are deep in the world of Darren Day and Diane Youdale hosting You Bet! We have some crazy challenges (as always) including underwater hockey (it's better than it sounds) and caber tossing! The celebrities are an absolute hoot too - Lee Hurst, Louise Redknapp and Paul Ross.  Other topics include:  🎤 Stew does an excellent Darren Day impression  🏊‍♀️...

You Bet Pod makes it into double figures! And what better way to celebrate this podcast milestone then to take the You Bet time machine back to 1994 and take a deep dive on this episode featuring Matthew Kelly hosting, and Louise Jameson, Anna Walker, Melvin Hayes and Bob Carolgees being the celebrities.  Sadly, no Spit the Dog appearance!  As ever the challenges are as mad as ever, and include pr...

Welcome one, welcome all! It's Episode 9 of You Bet Pod - and you find us deep in the 1990's - specifically 18th March 1995! In a year that saw the OJ Simpson trial, the collapse of Barings Bank and Eric Cantona decided to kung fu kick a football fan - it was all going on.  On top of that, was this episode of You Bet, with Matthew Kelly as host, and celebrity guests of Jim Bowen, Gemma Craven, Gor...

This episode we take you back to 1991, Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves was a mainstay at the top of the UK box office, Bryan Adams was a kingpin in the music charts, and Saddam Hussein was acting like a bloody rotter.  We're deep in the Matthew Kelly era here in You Bet!, and we are joined by three legends in the 90's celebrity zeitgeist.  As ever, the challenges are as mad as ever, including two me...

The year is 1996. England have just been knocked out of Euro 96 by the Germans. We're days away from Wannabe being released to the world, and a week away from Dolly the sheep being cloned!  This series sees Darren Day taking over hosting duties, being ably assisted by co-host, Diane Youdale AKA Jet from Gladiators!  We also have our first ever guest on the show, as one of the challengers from the...

As you're tucking into your turkey and stuffing rolls, it's time to wind the clock back to 1992, as we take a deep dive into the You Bet! Boxing Day special from 1992. Matthew Kelly is joined by Kris Akabusi, Annabel Giles, Judy Spiers and Andrew O'Connor. Lay witness to more madcap challenges including a tank driving over 342 pint glasses (without breaking any!), a challenge to get a human being...

We return to the 1990's and Matthew Kelly with the final episode of series 5 of You Bet! As the world saw the collapse of the Soviet Union, the Gulf War in full effect, and the discovery of the ozone hole over the Arctic, we settle down to enjoy this fantastic You Bet! episode.  The challenges are as bonkers as ever including a very angry man trying to race a guy with a chainsaw, two men in JCB di...

We're in the 1980's! Immerse yourself in the world of Margaret Thatcher, miners strikes and the Falklands war!  It's 1989 - and we're taking a deep dive into our first ever Bruce Forsyth episode! And, what a legend this man is! The challenges are as bonkers as ever too. Men shaving each other blindfolded, children identifying windmills, and can a man make 24 omelettes in under 3 minutes?! Join Ste...

It's time for more 90's nostalgia! And yes, we're back in the studio! The You Bet time machine travels back to 1991, where we have some simply amazing challenges and a great episode to discuss. There's 56 hands, men in Lycra, eight horses, a pink Ferrari, ships in a bottle and more! Join Stew and James as they take a deep dive into this very special (aren't they all!) You Bet! episode.  You can wa...

We're back for more 90's nostalgia. This time, the You Bet time machine travels back to 1993 for a fully OB (outside broadcast) show. Does it work? You'll find out! The episode features hurling, boats, football, flower arranging and Matthew Kelly travelling around the British Isles on all forms of silly transport! Join Stew and James as they take a deep dive into all things You Bet! You can watch...

Our first episode. Join us, Stewart Terry and James Billington as we travel back to 22 April 1995 to discuss an episode of You Bet! that featured snakeboarding, a man obsessed with Brookside, squash (sport, not drink), diablo (no, we hadn't heard of it either) and much more...  You can watch the full You Bet! episode here - You Bet! - 1995/04/22 Complete With Ads