Severn Fm® - Severn Bore Breakfast Show

The show is very cultured today as Lady Caro is back! Paul also talks about his knowledge of Impressionism and Andy bangs on about London, the Kray Twins and the London Museum App. News: Badger culls were 'ineffective and failed humaneness, Seaweed could be key to weight loss, study suggests, Childhood nightmares may point to looming health issues and BBC TV presenter Susanna Reid has split from her long-term partner.

I think Paul Ryan Alcock regretted saying "If you want to hear how a professional does it (and not the approximation that is the Severn Bore Breakfast Show!), then tune in to Peter Street. On air at 8pm with his brand new show!" - Not the Peter bit, the approximation bit! We did let him have it today though - count how many times we said the word approximate! Andy bangs on about Salem's Lot and play's a bit of Fire Tiger - Count Dracula of course! Peter is going on a diet (again) and Paul tells us about his night run and has 'a go on the desk' (forced by Andy!). Baz talks about The Tough Mudder Challenge and suggests we enter a Severn FM Team! (crazy bloke). Stories about pay, housing and benefits feature in Saturday's newspapers on the show today, with an admission by DJ Chris Moyles that he joined a tax avoidance scheme appearing on several front pages. Gloucestershire light aircraft crash leaves pilot unhurt andy Dogs' brain scans reveal vocal responses.

Barry has new offices, Pete hopes the Cheltenham game is going to be called off so he doesn't have to go to work and Paul talks about the chap who had a tattoo which says "Barry is a txxt"! Andy discusses his dreams and what they mean - he's stressed basically!!

Andy has NOT had a good week this week! Mandy tells us what a Sub Editor's role consists of - drinking teas, watching telly etc etc. Barry is moving offices and has a new desing for K# in his rebranding activites. Andy bates Barry over the Tube Stike but Barry doesn't bite!! :) News: UK floods: Southern UK set for gales and more rain, Atlantic Array wind farm dropped by developer, World first for Renishaw and Empire Bicycles with printed mountainbike, Is this the world's most expensive dog poo? - Yes! and Talks to avert second Tube strike to resume next week.

Andy has had solar panels installed and bangs on about it for a while, actually for all of the show. Barry has just been to John Hall's retirement party and K# have planned their move to their new offices. Paully boy is getting ready for his crazy Mayhill Massacre run tomorrow. News: UK floods: South West and Midlands braced as rain pours, UK government tackles wrongly-blocked websites, Divorce Divoid, How I posed as a football journalist on Twitter and fooled the world and Rare Twitter username 'stolen'.

Dexter, Dexter, Rita, Rita!? Andy is becoming a little too obsessive with Rita (Julie Benz) and is gutted she is now dead! (Rita not Julie). Karen (Andy's Wife) says it isn't normal to have a photo of Julia Benz on his phone - Andy, Petey, Paully Boy and even Mandy says it IS perfectly acceptable! Our Baz isn't in this week but our Petey and our Mand along with Paully Boy - are! Pete knows Nathan from the wanted and Veronika from Sweden Skypes in. Veronika and Birgitta are not happy that Paully Boy has a photo of them on his phone (he doesn't really but Andy accidently said he did). News: HSBC imposes restrictions on large cash withdrawals and Pay Just Pennies For Brand-New Products.

The crew are back in the new studio whilst Andy 'tests it out!' All went well apart from a slight hum - which Andy will of course need to sort out and Barry's mic lead falling out causing a loud 'crack' on air! It's good to be back! Barry tells us about his new Hamster, Cream! News: Zara Tindall and a rather different royal birth, Hastings beach nude stunt aimed at Spencer Tunick, Flood warnings issued as heavy rain expected and Gloucester Rugby are in talks with Cardiff flanker Thomas Young.

Well, Mandy is traditionally late and Caro Kingsnorth pops in for the 2nd half of the show. Nice to see her, to see her, nice! Barry is back and Peter Street has a beard and he looks like the Navy Action Man with gripping hands. There's a lot of us in the Studio today, as you can probably tell. News: Hart in Hampshire revealed as UK's most desirable place, Nipple tattoos and their Michelangelo, Police bite pitbull owner wins appeal and Mystery 'bright object' in skies above Churchdown was fireball meteor.

SO, Mandy makes it in AND on time AND she brings chocolates! We like Mandy - Oh yes and that Paully Boy bloke turned up, shouted into the mic and gave Andy accoustic shock - Ouch! Andy mentions flying - AGAIN! News items: Avon and Somerset Chief Constable offers £1 for 'unwanted' speed cameras, Cheltenham plane crash: Pilot 'became confused', Axe-men and goldfish enthusiasts among those to escape 5p bag levy, Prince Harry and team arrive at South Pole, Hacking trial: Police 'told to leave Queen's nuts', James Bond is an 'impotent drunk', Everything you need to know about the Gloucester Quays Festive Fayre 2013 and Westgate Island car park fine victory for Gloucester shopper (good for him!!).

Mandy is 'poorly sick' and can't come in - and I made a glass of squash for her as well..tut! Baz becomes a part timer and leaves at 9am as Hollie is 7 today. Happy Birthday Hollie. News: Rottweiler and Westie have puppies, called Wotties. Carol Vorderman passes private pilot's licence exam which leads Andy to bang on about fly - again! The demise of the car tax disc, Data haul by Android Flashlight app 'deceives' millions and Investing in Gloucester was no gamble, according to Cineworld boss Steve Wiener ahead of Quays public opening!

Andy Clarke speaks with Tiff and James from FireTiger at London's famous Paddington Station. A few beers, chat and then a curry in Spring Street, Paddington. What could possibly be better!!?

What no Mandy and Baz this week but Petey stepped into their shoes quite nicely! We have the FireTiger interview and three of their fantatsic songs during the show. We talk about China scrambles jets in air zone to monitor US and Japanese planes, Nigella Lawson drugs fiasco, Black Friday (or Whack Friday as Petey calls it) , Gloucester Murder and the ongoing Gloucester versus Cheltenham debate.

No Mandy or Petey this week - but Andy met Tiff and James from Firetiger so all is well. Did I mention I met FireTiger! FireTiger are ace! OK, SO I am a little obsessed, who are you to judge hey? Tiff from FireTiger does a few singing impressions and the guys are blown away! Barry attends a full Council Meeting - and it kicks off! Paul's been on holiday - again and Andy bangs on about FireTiger. New songs from Kate Nash, Sophie Ellis-Bexter and Skindred. Happy Birthday Karen Clarke! NEWS: Why even successful women are insecure about their looks, How did Doctor Who reflect the real world, Supermarket energy drink ban for under 16s and Global launch for Microsoft Xbox One console.

Mandy is very late has her washing machine blew up and flooded her kitchen - that's the best excuse yet. :) Petey joins us again and we are all excited about I'm a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here is starting again on ITV. News: The X Factor and Britain's Got Talent renewed to, Red Square naked nail protester faces criminal charges, Princess Anne horsemeat comments spark debate, PlayStation 4 v Xbox One: Experts on next-gen battle, Children in Need beats record total after raising £31m and Is it right to waste helium on party balloons?

New tunes from Keith Cullen and Color Theory. Barry tells us about driving a Fire Engine - me, me, me and his also growing a moustache for Movember. Pete is gonna support Decembeard and Paul says he might have a go at Fanuary? Paul takes control of the desk and is really good - not! Andy plays the piano live - well sort of! News: Monster storm roars into Philippines, 'Superheroes' nab attacker in Musselburgh Tesco, X Factor USA contestants to sing again after vote error, Lily Allen sings in new John Lewis Christmas advert, Carol Vorderman passes flying exams at Gloucestershire Airport, Question over What! store's future in Gloucester as The Range arrives.

New songs from Melissa Ferrick, Roxanne L Jones, Seth Glier and Kilto Take. Barry talks about the Official Kingsway and Quedgeley Networking Association launch and also about some Social Networking tips he learnt there. Andy bangs on about flying - again. Patent wars: Tech giants sue Samsung and Google, Stanley Johnson: HS2 rail plan will lose Tory voters, Rome around Gloucester's historic Eastgate Chamber this weekend and Old and young alike head to Gloucester jobs fair.

Today is Barry bashing day as he's not here although Paul does go over the top a little. We play more top songs from LA based band FireTiger who we love! We also play a bit of Monkey Face to keep Paul happy!UK GDP: fastest growth for three years,Gloucestershire braced as Met Office predicts 'worst storm' in years, TV's Carol Vorderman in Gloucestershire Airport emergency landing and Quedgeley cat 'burglars' hunted down by trapping officers.

New tunes from Madness and Turin Brakes and back to back with Fire Tiger, an LA 80's style band with new original tracks. Andy and Paul try and get Barry going as he has his new 'aggressive' haircut - but alas, he wouldn't bite. Although there was a lot of leg trembling and chair swinging! New: Jumpergate - the story that wasn't, Paul McCartney plays impromptu concert in Covent Garden, Petrol price in biggest monthly fall since 2008, AA says, Gloucestershire badger cull falls short of target and Teachers strike as more than 100 schools affected in Gloucestershire.

New tunes from Tina Barrett, The Hoosiers, The Dualers, Go West and a re-release from Leo Sayer. Peter Street comes back and joins the crew again! Barry tells us about his visits to the GFM awards and Andy bores everyone with the tale of his 40 minute solo flight! News Items - Royal Mail shares jump sharply on market debut, Press regulation: Main parties agree deal, Asda acts over online glitch offering free shopping, Plague of 'killer spiders' spreads across West Country and BBC plans to help get the nation coding.

The Co-founder of the Severn FM Swedish Fan Club visits the studios and tests our Swedish. Mandy as always is traditionally late again!! Poorly Paully Boy has a bit of man flu.... and gets our deepest sympathies.... and gets kicked off a train! Andy has a go at Swedish after 6 espressos and it's not pretty! We play new releases from Goodbye Charlie, Kilto Take and Texas. News.... Bedroom antics, Winners of the Gloucester Citizen and Gloucestershire Echo Business Awards 2013, US rockers Wheatus set for gig at Gloucester Guildhall, Daily Mail exec demands apology over anti-Semitism claims, US government shutdown halts EU free trade talks.