Tape 1 Side A
Tape 1 is a self-compiled 'best of' collection by Pilkipedian Jezoc. The "best of" runs in chronological order from around mid to late June to the end of Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant's first stint on Xfm.
Includes phone calls to Ricky’s mum, Ricky's ideas for TV shows as a teenager, Tip the Balance, Meat Rations, Wesley Willis and much more.
 January 1998 - August 1998 List of episodes |
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Track Listing
Side A
1. What's Coming Up
Wesley Willis' Rock n Roll Will Never Die and Doris Stotes' Voices in my Ear.
2. HOOTIE AND THE BLOOOOWFISH
Ricky and Steve discuss Wesley Willis and play the 1st track off the album Hootie and the Blowfish.
3. KUUUUUUURT COOOOOOBAIN
Ricky and Steve play Wesley Willis' Kurt Cobain and Nirvana are played and Ricky can't operate the desk.
4. Voices in my Ear
Ricky and Steve read from Voices in my Ear, why Doris Stotes had to convince a guy he was dead and Doris Stotes fighting the paranormal. Ricky introduces Steve to the fact that you can't libel the dead.
5. You Can't Libel the Dead
Steve tests out his new found discovery about libel and the dead.
6. I Was Dropped on My Head as a Kid?
Ricky on the phone with his mum and discovers he was dropped on his head as a child. Steve theorizes that Ricky has Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease.
7. Like Mutley
More of a phone call with Ricky's mum.
8. It's Only 2ft Deep!
Ricky and Steve discuss Ricky's mum, her laugh and a story about her going swimming in the fishpond.
9. SPIIIIIIIIIIN DOCTORS
Ricky and Steve discuss and play some more Wesley Willis and the concept of karma.
10. Mrs. Johnson, Would You Mind Taking Your Clothes Off?
Steve discusses how he got into radio in hopes of getting a girl.
11. RIIIIIIICKY GERVAIS
Steve suggests calling Wesley up and getting him to compose a song about the radio show and shares some more stories about his lack of luck with the ladies.
12. Dusty Springfield's Not Dead
Steve tries out the "Can't Libel the Dead" rule some more.
13. Earplugs are Gay
Advert for Muff Shandy's "Earplugs are Gay".
14. Elaine! Watch Where You're Going You Twat!
Steve shares a story about when he and his father discovered the word "twat".
15. The Last Show?
Ricky and Steve discuss that this is likely their last show.
16. We're Really Going Out With a Bang
Some Doris Stotes talk.
17. Diet Cock
Advert for "Diet Cock".
18. It's Like Someone Reading French
Ricky and Steve discuss Nirvana and Steve wants to give away a signed copy of Nevermind he stole from someone's desk.
19. Good To Know Thora's Listening
Thora Herd would like to be stuck in a lift with Steve.
20. Doris Stotes
"Diet Cock" advert with a twist.
21. Take 14 Off
Ricky uses the old "radio trick" of taking 14 off every number.
22. Blood Sweat and Cum
Ricky lets Steve listen to Brainmangle's new single and how Steve could become a star of horror films.
23. Life Begins at 40
More phone chat with Ricky's mum.
24. We Love Steve
Ricky and Steve read out "fan mail".
25. Do You Have Any Fun News Stories
Ricky and Steve interrupt the news.
26. You Don't Think She's a Prostitute
Ricky and Steve ask the news guy if you can in fact libel the dead.
27. If You Won Those CDs Give Us a Call
Ricky asks the winner of the CDs to send them back because they need to give them back to the owner. The duo discuss the cat law that if you urinate on something you own it.
28. No You Don't Own My Shoes
Ricky now owns Steve's shoes thanks to the rules of the cat world.
29. Some Sort of Advertising for the YMCA
Ricky and Steve discuss the Village People and their song YMCA.
30. I Would Not Have Andy Peters
Ricky and Steve further discuss the Village People and what roles the members "should" have.
Side B
Quotes
Trivia
Playlist
High Llamas - Travis - Oasis - The Smiths - Bob Dylan - (something off "Blood on the Tracks") ? - ? Happy Mondays - Kinky Afro The Beatles - Warm Jets - Hurricane Rocket from the Crypt - When in Rome (Do the Jerk) Stevie Wonder - Living in the City
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Side A
MU / MF / RS
Cleaned: MU / RS / ZS
Side B
MU / MF / RS
Cleaned: MU / RS / ZS
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| Presenters | Ricky Gervais | Stephen Merchant | Karl Pilkington | |
| Others | Claire Sturgess | Ian Camfield | Simon Pegg | Nick Frost | |
| Features | Monkey News | Rockbusters | Song For The Ladies | Song For The Lovers Hip-Hop Hooray | Cheap as Chimps | White Van Karl | Songs of Phrase Cheeky Freak of the Week | Do We Need 'Em? | More... | |
