Animal Nonsense

Jess Blake and David Robinson
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The real world is full of the most remarkable, exciting, bizarre, ferocious and occasionally adorable animals - relax and enter their realm alongside real best friends the actor Jess Blake and the musician David Robinson.

  1. 3d ago

    The World Cup Rescuing Dog

    On episode 36, Jess' dog predicts the winner of the next two England World Cup matches. David remembers the story of Pickles, the dog who rescued the World Cup in 1966.

    10 min

  2. Jun 5

    Happy Birthday David

    In episode 35, Jess wishes David a happy birthday and explores the life expectancy of various creatures in the animal kingdom. We also have a new round of 'Real or Fake'.

    20 min

  3. May 29

    Jess' New Mystery Pet

    In episode 34, Jess reports on the most recent movements of her garden friend Sheryl the crow. David reveals to Jess that she has been nominated for a BBC Radio Solent 'Make A Difference' award. Jess blindfolds David and introduces him to her new and rather exciting mystery pets.

    15 min

  4. May 22

    Real Dog on Saturday Night Live

    In episode 33, Jess and David talk about going to a recording of 'Saturday Night Live UK'. It was hosted by Aimee Lou Wood - and the monologue featured a real dog. Everything SNL + animal related is explored.

    15 min

  5. May 15

    Shakespeare's Animals

    In this episode, David reveals the origin of the quill pen and we respond to a 'reach out' question about how moonlight affects animals. David and Jess talk about real animals that feature in Shakespeare's plays. David learns about how a bodily function of bees almost caused international warfare.

    18 min

  6. May 8

    David Attenborough's 100th Birthday

    In this episode, Jess and David wish David Attenborough a happy 100th birthday by remembering his remarkable career in broadcasting.

    15 min

  7. May 1

    Game Of Thrones: The Wolves Of Westeros

    In this episode, Jess explores her love of 'Game Of Thrones' especially the 'Wolves of Westeros'. Jess refers to super predators, diowolves and Dolly the Sheep. David reveals the most mysterious part of 'Scooby Doo'.

    14 min

  8. Apr 24

    Judge Jess

    In this episode, David offers a retraction for his mistaken giraffe remark and exonerates Jess. He talks about meeting 1960's 'Blue Peter' hosts and remembers the real event where Valerie Singleton took a lion to the shops. We play 'Judge Jess' where she presides over arguments from the animal world. Jess reads out a poem David wrote thanking our listeners from every country.

    18 min
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The real world is full of the most remarkable, exciting, bizarre, ferocious and occasionally adorable animals - relax and enter their realm alongside real best friends the actor Jess Blake and the musician David Robinson.

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  • Creator
    Jess Blake and David Robinson
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    36
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025