#175 James Weir

Episode 29 of the Five of My Life podcast, hosted by Nigel Marsh, titled "#175 James Weir" was published on March 17, 2025 and runs 44 minutes.

March 17, 2025 ·44m · Five of My Life

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James Weir is a national treasure. One of the country’s finest comedic writers his newspaper columns have been delighting fans, and setting readership records, for over a decade. His sharp observation and irreverent humour is ever present in his other roles , including that as a high profile radio host and successful novelist. Hear each song chosen by every Five of My Life guest at: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/60PqJQ1rg6fverFMyKvdkG Follow The Five of My Life on Instagram: The Five of My Life (@thefiveofmylife) Contact Nigel at https://nigelmarsh.com/

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James Weir is a national treasure.

One of the country’s finest comedic writers his newspaper columns have been delighting fans, and setting readership records, for over a decade.

His sharp observation and irreverent humour is ever present in his other roles , including that as a high profile radio host and successful novelist.

Hear each song chosen by every Five of My Life guest at: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/60PqJQ1rg6fverFMyKvdkG

Follow The Five of My Life on Instagram:

The Five of My Life (@thefiveofmylife)

Contact Nigel at https://nigelmarsh.com/

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