11th October 2011
Summary
Iain Lee hosts comedian Rhys Thomas on Absolute Radio, discussing his Radio 4 show *Down the Line* and his work on Queen documentaries. They share anecdotes about Brian May, Freddie Mercury, and past TV projects like *The 11 O'Clock Show*. The episode features chaotic phone-ins, including a caller with Parkinson’s and another who laid carpets for celebrities, alongside banter about cannibalism and celebrity preferences.
Topics discussed
Introduction and Rhys Thomas's late arrival
Swearing incident and cab driver complaints
Financial troubles and meeting Brian May
Documentary ideas and Gerry's phone call
Dark Breath caller and honeymoon butler story
Honeymoon films and LazyTown discussion
Down the Line format and John Gaunt
Racist postman story and shop anecdote
Queen documentary and Freddie Mercury
Roger Taylor, Johnny's call, and website jokes
Sharon Davis, sirens, and Freddie Mercury breakfast
Laying carpets for celebrities and massages
Invisible Man song and 11 O'Clock Show memories
Papua New Guinea anthem and cannibal caller
Stephen Leroy Cook and listener song submissions
XFM reminiscing and Far Show Foster's special
Vinny's call and Inspector Tony skit
Charlie Skelton cupboard incident and Space Cadets
Film discussion and Australian caller interruption
Spencer Smith intro and Twitter controversy
Mastermind caller and final Australian prank
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