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The Unbelievable Truth (Series 1)

By: Jon Naismith, Graeme Garden
Narrated by: David Mitchell
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David Mitchell hosts the hilarious panel show which turns honest men into lying cheats. In this devious and delightfully funny competition, four comedians have the audacity to lie through their teeth for victory.

They compete against each other with lies, untruths and dishonesty. Tall tales, white lies, blatant bluffs and misdirection rule. Can they smuggle the truth past each other or will they be caught in the act of lying?

Listen in, play along and try to separate fact from fiction in the ultimate lying game.

©2007 Random Entertainment (P)2007 Random Entertainment Performing Arts Stand-up Shows
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  • S1, Ep. 1

    S1, Ep. 1
    Apr 3 2019

    David Mitchell hosts the panel game in which four comedians are encouraged to tell lies and compete against one another to see how many items of truth they're able to smuggle past their opponents.

    Tony Hawks, Frankie Boyle, Neil Mullarkey and Marcus Brigstocke are the panellists obliged to talk with deliberate inaccuracy on subjects as varied as cats, Michael Jackson, beards and coffee.

    Originally broadcast 23 April 2007.
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    28 mins
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  • S1, Ep. 2

    S1, Ep. 2
    Apr 3 2019

    David Mitchell hosts the panel game in which four comedians are encouraged to tell lies and compete against one another to see how many items of truth they're able to smuggle past their opponents.

    Jeremy Hardy, Alan Davies, Jo Brand and Clive Anderson are the panellists obliged to talk with deliberate inaccuracy on subjects as varied as the the human body, Coca-Cola, Morris dancing and carrots.

    Originally broadcast 30 April 2007.
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    28 mins
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  • S1, Ep. 3

    S1, Ep. 3
    Apr 3 2019

    David Mitchell hosts the panel game in which four comedians are encouraged to tell lies and compete against one another to see how many items of truth they're able to smuggle past their opponents.

    Jeremy Hardy, Alan Davies, Jo Brand and Clive Anderson are the panellists obliged to talk with deliberate inaccuracy on subjects as varied as chickens, the London Underground, Queen Elizabeth I and the ancient Egyptians.

    Originally broadcast 7 May 2007.
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    27 mins
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First broadcast by BBC Radio 4 in April and May 2007, this really wacky quiz show is hosted by David Mitchell and four 'contestants' are each given a subject to talk about but including only five truthful facts. The other three will, each time, try to identify these truths from the fiction, and gain a point for each truth they correctly identify. No, I know it doesn't sound that hilarious - but it is.

I heard these broadcasts for the first time round on the radio some 18 years ago and it is still as fresh and excellent as ever. Subjects include cats, Morris dancing, George W Bush, carrots, chickens, ants, Michael Jackson, Coca Cola, beards, the London Underground, Denmark, Prince Philip, barcodes, bras and trousers.

What a treat awaits anyone listening for the first time

"Unbelievably funny.."

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Great entertainment, wonderful guests - so enjoyed this - is there a series 2? Host is perfect - more shows like this please

What a find!

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15 words, 7 unique ones. One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten, eleven, twelve, thirteen, fourteen, fifteen.🙃🙂☺️😊😄😁👍

Well worth it. 👍

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A great fun series of a radio show I love - and it’s free! Short programmes that you can listen to anywhere it’s safe to laugh out loud!! Highly recommended listening. Now where’s series 2?!

Great fun

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very very funny. Great guests, obscure subjects, brilliant hosting, a pleasure to listen to. Look forward to more

Provides a perfect canvas for great comedy

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