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The Jon Richardson Show on Absolute Radio

Start your weekend right with hilarious moments, great guests and loads more - The Jon Richardson Show on Absolute Radio, Saturdays from 8am.

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  1. 24

    It's Not For Brian

    Join Jon Richardson and Angela Barnes for unique take on Saturday mornings! This week, after Jon's daughter recorded him a new alarm sound effect, the guys asked for the loudest or biggest things you've ever slept through!They also discussed Angela's unfortunate order of ladybirds - and the Literal Police returned with some background checks on the current team...There's also an emotional farewell - and the added podcast extra of attempting to eat a lot of fish fingers.As always, if you've got anything you'd like to share with Jon, you can do so anytime! His email is [email protected]

  2. 23

    Bring Back Potato Cheesies

    Join Jon Richardson & Angela Barnes for a unique take on Saturday mornings!This week, after the show team went for an outing to the darts, there is a big debrief on how it went, as well as how Angela and Jon offset it with middle class activities.The Literal Police also returns with an offence on the radio airwaves and all the way from Hollywood, and there is news of banana growth and fish finger world records.As always, if you've got anything you'd like to share with Jon, you can do so anytime. His email is [email protected]!

  3. 22

    Different Rules For Different Fruits

    AKA - Mine Wasn't On PaperJoin Jon Richardson and Angela Barnes for a unique take on Saturday mornings...This week, after Jon went to the cinema in the week, he asked you to help test Angela Barnes cinematic knowledge...There's also a first for the Literal Police, and I Love You, But... may genuinely have broken up a friendship.If you've got anything you'd like to share with Jon, you can do so anytime. His email is [email protected]!

  4. 21

    Sleek and Nimble at the Slip and Slide

    Join Jon Richardson and Suzi Ruffell for a unique take on Saturday mornings...This week, Jon seeks to set the record straight on a video of him at Wimbledon, Suzi ruffles some feathers with a transport based annoyance - and Absolute Radio's newest recruit is looked into by the Literal Police...I Love You, But... also features a very angry mother, and there is news of fancy dress half marathons and a new way to look for love.If you've got anything you'd like to share with Jon, you can do so anytime, his email is [email protected]!

  5. 20

    You're NOT Having A Giraffe

    Join Jon Richardson & Suzi Ruffell for a unique take on Saturday mornings...This week, Suzi reveals her childhood fears, I Love You, But... features an angry yorkshireman, and the news that wasn't in the news brings stories of adult slides & giraffes.The Literal Police also returns with a case against a familiar face and an entire magazine - and Suzi Ruffle Ruffles some feathers with a heat based annoyance...Got anything you'd like to share with Jon? You can do anytime! His email is [email protected]

  6. 19

    Don't Lick A Cloud

    AKA Hot Tub Mangetout / Put Your Hand In There....Join Jon Richardson and Angela Barnes for a unique take on Saturday mornings...This week, Angela Yarnes returns, with a garden based tale and Jon and the team even taste test some of Angela's garden produce.The Literal Police also tackles an offender from This Morning and Parenting Hell!

  7. 18

    Chips, Lobs & Overhead Slams

    Join Jon Richardson & Lindsey Santoro for a unique take on Saturday mornings...This week, Jon responds to two fellow comics calling out his appearance, reveals a story about a very elderly (yet happy) tortoise - and sports day activities are discussed...The Literal Police also tackles the World Cup and a fellow comedian...

  8. 17

    The Sip & The Dip

    Join Jon Richardson & Suzi Ruffell for a unique take on Saturday mornings...This week, after Jon's taxi driver played a song fitting for his occupation, Jon asked for your songs which describe your profession!There was also an incredibly young shoutout in I Love You, But... and a Literal Police very close to home!If you've got anything you'd like to share with Jon, you can so anytime. His email is [email protected]!

  9. 16

    Our Seoul Correspondent

    Join Jon Richardson & Angela Barnes for a unique take on Saturday mornings...This week, Angela had lots to discuss after her recent trip to South Korea, and Jon revealed all about a birthday party he attended during the week.The Literal Police also returns with news of another show not taking their imprisonment well, with additional news about a repeat offender and our youngest listener working hard in the Literal Police Academy...As always, if there's anything you'd like to share with Jon, you can do so anytime, his email is [email protected]!

  10. 15

    Sausage Gobbed Fox

    Join Jon Richardson & Lindsey Santoro for a unique take on Saturday mornings...This week, after Jon revealed a complaint he'd made about a local supermarket, we heard your stories of complaints...Jon also lunged his way around the studio - and Lindsey Santourguide returned!As always, if you've got anything you'd like to share with Jon, you can do so anytime. His email is [email protected]!

  11. 14

    Congrats To Anyone With Hair

    Join Jon Richardson and Angela Barnes for a unique takes on Saturday mornings...This week, the Literal Police returns with a fellow comedian and a fashion icon…Angela Yarnes returns, where she tells a tale and Jon has to work out whether it's true or she's spinning a yarn!Plus, Jon takes a portion of the show to review the team's fashion choices...

  12. 13

    I Don't Think You're Ready For Mint Jelly

    Join Jon Richardson and Suzi Ruffell for a unique takes on Saturday mornings...This week, Suzi upsets the studio as she ruffles some feathers, we hear from listeners all across the globe - and I Love You, But... divides opinion.The Literal Police also returns with cases against a fellow comedian - and news of something Jon has in his pocket...

  13. 12

    Ask Tara About The Truncheon

    Join Jon Richardson & Angela Barnes for a unique take on Saturday mornings...This week, another round of Angela Yarnes takes place, based on her trip to Birmingham this week, and the validity of the Literal police is questioned by a listener.Plus, while Jon was searching through Hereford's tourism website, a new team member was added to the show, in the form of AI Assistant Tara...As always, if there's anything you'd like to share with Jon, you can do so anytime. His email is [email protected]!

  14. 11

    I Love You GALs

    Join Jon Richardson & Lindsey Santoro for a unique take on Saturday mornings...This week, Jon revealed a strange piece of advice he recieved from an AIR BNB host…Plus, there was a big discussion on Giant African Land Snails, with complimenting powerpoint presentations…As always, if there's anything you'd like to share with Jon, you can do so anytime. His email is [email protected]!

  15. 10

    500 Lawnmowers, Literal Friends & A Big Pub Quiz

    AKA - Quite The Confident Little BoyJoin Jon Richardson & Angela Barnes for a unique take on Saturday mornings...This week, Jon revels in the excitement of two big results in the world of football, Angela gets caught out on social media - and Producer Will calls out Jon, live on air...The Literal Police also return with cases put forward against two friends of Jon, and I Love You, But... features a frustrated fiance.As always, if you've got anything you'd like to share with Jon - you can do so anytime. His email is [email protected]!

  16. 9

    The Goat of Podcasts

    Join Jon Richardson & Angela Barnes for a unique take on Saturday mornings...This week, Jon launches a new feature, aptly titled 'Angela Yarnes' (the name came first, the actual idea later on...), as well as explore a news story that may have inspired Angela's next world record attempt.Plus, producer Will is off on a stag do this weekend, so Jon and Angela share their own tales from their stag & hen dos.As always, if there's anything you'd like to share with Jon, you can do so anytime. His email is [email protected]!

  17. 8

    Thinking With Synergy Outside The Pod

    Join Jon Richardson & Suzi Ruffell for a unique take on Saturday mornings...This week, Jon and Suzi test their knowledge on eachother after a quizzical announcement - and I Love You, But... returns with a disgruntled husband...A fellow comedian and serial offender appear in the Literal Police, and Suzi ruffles some feathers with a transport-based opinion...As always, if there's anything you'd like to share with Jon, you can do so anytime. His email is [email protected]!

  18. 7

    Bianca The Fox's Cooked Off Socks Underneath The Brooklyn Suspension Bridge

    Join Jon Richardson & Lindsey Santoro for a unique take on Saturday mornings...This week, Lindsey tells Jon how he's made her angry recently, they discuss times you've been in the wrong place at the right time - and reveal a very special invitation they've received!The Literal Police also returns with a TV Presenter and iconic filmmaker - and I Love You, But... talks through a thrill-seeking women in her 90s...As always, if there's anything you'd like to share with Jon, you can do so anytime. His email is [email protected]!

  19. 6

    Family Complaints, Ruffelling Feathers & A Literal Coup

    AKA - Here We Go!Join Jon Richardson & Suzi Ruffell for a unique take on Saturday mornings!This week, the show gets off to a different start, as Jon is upended by a listener on grammar - and with it being the eve of mothers day, the guys ask you for your tales of backhanded compliments you've had from your mum or family members...I Love You, But... also returns with a disgruntled (but proud) mother, and the Literal Police faces a coup, while also hearing a case about one of Britain's biggest sporting icons.As always, if you have anything you'd like to share with Jon, you can do so anytime. His email is [email protected]!

  20. 5

    National Grammar Day, World Record Prep & Popcorn Flavoured Tentecales

    Join Jon Richardson & Angela Barnes for a unique take on Saturday mornings...This week, Jon and Angela reflect on National Grammar Day that took place this week, and how the pedantry of the show is spreading across Absolute Radio.There's also news of extremely cheap pints and scented fruit & veg, and a very chaotic and slightly confusing music based quiz.The Literal Police also returned with two big names and their potential offences, with one case being passed on to a brand new police force.Jon returns at 8am on Absolute Radio, and if you have anything you'd like to share with him, you can do so anytime! His email is [email protected].

  21. 4

    The Boss' Appraisal, Literal Chemistry & Mystery Contacts

    AKA - Who do you think you are, a millionaire?Join Jon Richardson & Lindsey Santoro for a unique take on Saturday mornings...This week, after Lindsey reveals she saved Producer Will in her phone as 'radio boy', Jon asked for the random names you have in your phone contacts, with some hilarious results...I Love You, But... also returned with a disgruntled parent, as well as news of 2026 predictions via vegetables and a 98-year-old pool player. The Literal Police also returned to hear cases from the world of darts, and a very popular TV show...As always, if there's anything you'd like to share with Jon, you can do so anytime, his email is [email protected]!

  22. 3

    This One's For Miles

    Join Jon Richardson & Angela Barnes for a unique take on Saturday mornings!This week, the show starts with chaos as Jon reveals he's wearing a t-shirt he's had since 2000, sparking a conversation about the oldest pieces of clothing that YOU have.I Love You, But... also features a mother who's fed up with her son's listening habits - and the news that wasn't in the news brings stories of underwear and a crowing cockerel.The Literal Police hears the findings of a ongoing case against a major celebrity, and turns it's attention to the Winter Olympics, which is a hotbed for literal crimes.As always, if there's anything you'd like to share with Jon, you can do so anytime, his email is [email protected]!

  23. 2

    Anti-Valentines, Snarting & Sock Booties

    Join Jon Richardson & Angela Barns for a unique take on Saturday mornings...This week, with it being Valentines Day, Jon and Angela discuss your least romantic plans for the big day, the lego-based I Love You, But... saga is finally put to bed and we hear news of a 12-year-old World Record holder and a man eating Chilli every day for a month. The Literal Police also return with a follow up on a serial offender, and an offence committed in front of Jon on national television...As always, if there's anything you'd like to share with Jon, you can do so anytime. His email is [email protected]!

  24. 1

    On-Air Offences, Porch Based Drama & Daddy's House Vati!

    AKA - Daddy's House Vati!Join Jon Richardson and Angela Barnes for a unique take on Saturday mornings...This week, the show starts with reprimands for Jon after last weeks show - and hears from a husband and father who calls out his family in 'I Love You, But...'The news that wasn't in the news leads to Angela flexing her German and a story about a hairpiece - and there's also big news in the Literal Police - with an offence committed ON THE SHOW!As always, if there's anything you'd like to share with Jon, you can do anytime. His email is [email protected]

  25. 0

    Fire Alarm Drama, Ruffell's Return & Jon Being Odd

    AKA - Whoop, Whoop! It's the sound of the fire alarm!Join Jon Richardson & Suzi Ruffell for a unique take on Saturday mornings...This week, Jon experiences strange start to the show, I Love You, But... splits opinion about lego, and a fire alarm causes havoc in the studio...Jon also decided he wants to live vicariously through YOU - and wants you to send in good deeds you've done, so he feels less cynical about the world - and the Literal Police returns with someone in the room committing a literal offence, as well as a written offence to deal with. There's also lots of darting drama, as Jon reveals the results of Absolute Radio's 3 Dart Challenge...As always, if there's anything you'd like to share with Jon, you can do so anytime. His email is [email protected]!

  26. -1

    Train Delays, Lemon Sucking & A Literal Shoutout

    Join Jon Richardson & Angela Barnes for a unique take on Saturday mornings...This week, there's a big delay to kick off the show, Jon gets lots of feedback - and the guys discuss popular sayings that you get wrong.Jon also fulfils his promise to suck a lemon as a forfeit - and I Love You, But... features a Literal Police crossover - while, in the Literal Police, a comedian on parole and radio presenter are under investigation...As always, if there's anything you'd like to share with Jon, you can do so anytime. His email is [email protected]!

  27. -2

    The Shoehorn Stuck On The Stairs

    This morning, Jon is joined by Lindsey Santoro who kicks off the show with a stunning improvised song. The literal police gets a bit meta and confuses Lindsey to her core, Jon and Lindsey threaten to track down a listener in I Love You But and in the News That's Not In The News, Jon tells tale of a passive aggressive note that leads him to declare himself "Untraceable" - Enjoy the show!

  28. -3

    Jon's 70s Living Room (Suck It Dry)

    This morning on the Jon Richardson Show, Jon returns for the new year with his mate Angela Barnes. They discuss the shows new years resolution and also Jon is heavily questioned over his THREE Christmas trees still being up. He also commits to his lemon based forfeit which gives the producers another favourite Jon clip to overuse. Plus, a scandal rocks the literal police, a pregnant runner gets taken down a peg or two for her cold wet egg delivery and I Love You But returns with a man who needs to wash his hands.

  29. -4

    Merry RizzQuiz!

    Join Jon Richardson and Angela Barnes for a unique take on Saturday mornings for the final time of 2025!This weeks Christmas Special discusses times where you've ruined Christmas, some Get Well Soon messages for Angela (that have some passive aggression in them), and a conclusion to the Real Music Quiz...The Literal Police also return with an offence from Strictly Come Dancing and The World Darts Championship - with surprising results...As always, if you've got anything you'd like to share with Jon, you can do so anytime. His email is [email protected]!

  30. -5

    A Literal World Record Attempt

    AKA - Fail-rerro RocheJoin Jon Richardson & Angela Barnes for a unique take on Saturday mornings!This week, Jon called Angela Barnes' bluff from a few weeks ago and arranged an OFFICIAL WORLD RECORD ATTEMPT for her - with very interesting results...They also discussed a viral online trend, tried to bring down a smug listener about his car - and heard two cases in the Literal Police from a darts legend and fellow comedian.As always, if you've got anything you'd like to share with Jon, you can do so anytime. His email is [email protected].

  31. -6

    The Spiteful Little Goblin Man Show (Happy Birthday)

    This morning on the Spiteful Little Goblin Man Show (Jon Richardson Show) Jon earns accolades in the form of an honourary rap doctorate and the reverse park of the year award, Jons hamster Leaf gets a taste of Tabasco and Sadness and the team speak to a 6th time world champion Golden Skimmer.

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Start your weekend right with hilarious moments, great guests and loads more - The Jon Richardson Show on Absolute Radio, Saturdays from 8am.

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