Bush and Richie’s Daily Takeaway

Hometime - The One With The Chandelier Electrocution

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 18:00:00 +0000

Middle class injuries, Sunday morning antics and dangerous quiz names.

Hometime - The One With The Dad Dinners

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 18:00:00 +0000

Richie rates your dishwashers and Bush wants culinary help.

Hometime - The One About Gym Beef

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 18:00:00 +0000

Bush has beef at the gym and Richie wants to rate your dishwashers.

Hometime - The One With The Un-Rock'n'Roll Hall of Fame

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 18:00:00 +0000

What are you low level fuming about? And Oasis are to be inducted in the Hall of Fame.

Hometime - The One Where The Dog Genuinely Ate The Homework

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:00:00 +0000

Bush had a bone to pick with Richie, crazy excuses and weird panics.

Hometime - The One With The Wiggles

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 18:00:00 +0000

Bush was joined by one of the best-loved band in the world, the Wiggles, for a chat!

Hometime - The One With 24 Sausages

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 18:00:00 +0000

Stories of doing things differently because of the good weather, plus stories of being Home or Not Home.

Hometime - The One With The Bush Shaped Like A Sausage Dog

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 18:00:00 +0000

A marathon update, landmarks that tell you you're nearly home, and bank holiday hobbies.

Hometime - The One About Artemis 2

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 18:00:00 +0000

What's to be found on the dark side of the moon? A pressure washer conundrum, and Bush & Richie wave people off on their Easter weekend.

Hometime - The One That Won Two Water Buffalo

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 18:00:00 +0000

Stories of winning strange prizes, plus stories of being Home or Not Home.

Hometime - The One In The Oven

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 18:00:00 +0000

Brownie sagas and unusual items in the oven.

Hometime - The One With Noah Wyle

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 18:00:00 +0000

Star of the Pitt, Noah Wyle, joins Bush & Richie to talk all about the award-winning TV show.

Hometime - The One With The Missing Salt

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 19:00:00 +0000

From Tuesday's hometime show - Nick tells the story of a snack that's all scotch and no egg and Kevin is the Underground Adventurer in another instalment of 'Tunnel Time'...

Hometime - The One With Katherine Ryan

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 19:00:00 +0000

The very funny Katherine Ryan joins Bush & Richie to talk all about her podcast, What's My Age Again?

Hometime - The One With Pete the Pothole

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 19:00:00 +0000

An ode to Richie's pothole, home or not home and things parents do for their kids.

Hometime - The One With The Conwy Tunnel

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 19:10:00 +0000

Craig tests the Absolute Radio signal through the Conwy Tunnel in North Wales, and Richie picks a sing-a-long classic for the soundtrack to his own funeral...

Hometime - The One With The Bird Box

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 19:00:00 +0000

A listener needs some help with a bird box, plus the guys have a slipper debate.

Hometime - The One With The Cleanest Boiler Ever

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 19:00:00 +0000

An Big Coat update, weird compliments and are you Home or Not Home?

Hometime - The One With The Spice Bags

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 19:00:00 +0000

Strange places to sleep, and Bush & Richie try some Irish delicacies on St Patrick's Day.

Hometime - The One With Prep For St Patrick's Day

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 19:00:00 +0000

Minor Monday Moans, St Paddy's Day research and a Country comeback.

Hometime - The One at C2C

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 19:00:00 +0000

Country stars and amazing food.

Hometime - The One That Slept Naked

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:00:00 +0000

Pyjama chat and country music advice.

Hometime - The One In The Wrong Place At The Wrong Time

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 19:00:00 +0000

Stories of being in the wrong place at the wrong time, plus Richie took a trip to the Stetson shop, and are you home or not home?

Hometime - The One That Got Unplugged

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 19:00:00 +0000

Pulling the plug, a Reading Festival conundrum, and the King of Country returns.

Hometime - The One With Kurt & Wyatt Russell

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 19:00:00 +0000

Hollywood royalty Kurt Russell, and his son, Wyatt, join Bush & Richie to talk all about the new season of Monarch: Legacy of Monsters.

Hometime - The One That Tried Something New

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 19:00:00 +0000

Tuesday's Hometime highlights - trying something new and a big coat protocol update.

Hometime - The One About Sheds

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 19:00:00 +0000

Shed chat, Crufts and World Book Day.

Hometime - The One With The Inspections

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 19:00:00 +0000

Interesting inspections, a country announcement and are you Home or Not Home?

Hometime - The One With James Buckley

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 19:00:00 +0000

James Buckley joined Bush & Richie to talk all about his brand new film, Mother's Pride. Plus, they spoke about video games and of course, his time playing Jay in the hit TV series, the Inbetweeners.

Hometime - The One With The Best Easter Egg Ever

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 19:00:00 +0000

Minor Monday Moans, some Country Music plans and a tribute to a friend.

Hometime - The One Where You're Not Going To Get Time Back

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 19:00:00 +0000

To do lists, a football and financial dilemma and wastes of time.

Hometime - The One That Got Giddy With The Good Weather

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 19:00:00 +0000

How have you gone giddy with the weather, home or not home, and the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame.

Hometime - The One With The Scouse Cat

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 19:00:00 +0000

Do horses have accents, strange cakes and going to the vets.

Hometime - The One With The Conversation About Tunnels

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 19:00:00 +0000

Minor Monday Moans turn into a chat about tunnels, and stories of gardening injuries.

Hometime - The One With The Dishwasher Debate

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 19:00:00 +0000

Long journey lies, the wrong way to stack a dishwasher and a bit of half term help.

Hometime - The One With The 10 Year Timeshare

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 19:00:00 +0000

Highlights from the last 2 days on Hometime - niche museums and stories of caving in.

Hometime - The One With Maisy Adam

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 19:00:00 +0000

The very funny Maisie Adam joined Richie to talk all about the upcoming Teenage Cancer Trust Comedy gig at the Royal Albert Hall. PLUS, they'll be chatting about football and discussing the gold mine of comedy that is the Winter Olympics.

Hometime - The One With The Year Of The Fire Horse

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 19:00:00 +0000

It's nearly Chinese New Year and Richie is in a manifesting mood, plus, he tried out an old toy from the 80s.

Hometime - The One With The Perfect House Guest

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 19:00:00 +0000

The podcast from Monday's Show, including Minor Moans and stories of being a house guest.

Hometime - The One That Protected The Nipples

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 19:00:00 +0000

Tips for running, a front door or back door debate, and windscreen wipers

Hometime - The One From a Listener's House

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 19:10:00 +0000

A special guest, winning your dinner and a skill with thumbs.

Hometime - The One With The Phonetic Alphabet

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 19:00:00 +0000

Alpha to Zulu, active wagers and being a good guest.

Hometime - The One With Mackenzie Crook

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 19:00:00 +0000

When Bush & Richie return on Monday, Mackenzie Crook will be their guest on Hometime. He'll be talking all about his follow up to Detectorists, his new TV show, Small Prophets.

They'll also be asking Mackenzie about his starring roles in some of the biggest TV series & films ever: the Office, Game of Thrones and Pirates of the Caribbean.

Hometime - The One That Lost Power

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 19:00:00 +0000

Weird weekends, dog ducks and powercuts.

Hometime - The One With Free Ice Cream For A Year

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 19:00:00 +0000

Competition wins, home or not home and a tribute to a snooker legend.

Hometime - The One That Tried To Describe Frangipane

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 19:00:00 +0000

Bush & Richie screw up their audition to be the new bake off hosts, stories of going up on stage and wasted fitness investments.

Hometime - The One With The Boys Who Cried Wolf

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 19:00:00 +0000

Breaking things, eating cereal sideways, childish pranks and minor moans.

Hometime - The One With The Nosebleeds

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 07:00:00 +0000

Bad bookings and stories of nosebleeds.

Hometime - The One With John Bishop

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 19:00:00 +0000

Comedian John Bishop joins Bush & Richie to talk all about Is This Thing On? The new film inspired by his life.

Hometime - The One That Cost HOW MUCH?!

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 19:00:00 +0000

Crazy prices, being made to do stuff as kids and stories of being home or not home.

The One With The Indestructible Duck

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 19:00:00 +0000

Places you'll haunt when you expire, do dogs only see yellow and four cheese pizza cut with scissors from the stationery cupboard. There's also talk of an indestructible duck.

The One With The Pizza Scissors

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 19:00:00 +0000

Cutting pizza with scissors, snipping fallen spaghetti and minor Monday moans.

Hometime - The One With The Farmyard Animals

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 06:00:00 +0000

The Hometime Show from Monday. Bez & Shaun Ryder were guests on the Hometime Show earlier this week which meant that Bush & Richie's producer had to work hard censoring any swears. Plus, minor moans.

Hometime - The One That Plucked A Chicken While Listening

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 19:00:00 +0000

Strange things doing whilst listening to the show, superstitions and going into work with your parents.

Hometime - The One With The Human Lick Pads

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 19:00:00 +0000

A breakup update, if humans could feed like dogs, 80s perfumes continued and tales of being home or not home.

Hometime - The One With Steven Frayne (FKA Dynamo)

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 19:00:00 +0000

Old tech, smells from past decades and Magician extraordinaire Steven Frayne (FKA Dynamo) joins Bush & Richie for a chat and he couldn't stop by without demonstrating a trick!

Hometime - The One With Bez & Shaun Ryder

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 18:40:00 +0000

Prepare for chaos as the Happy Mondays duo, Bez & Shaun Ryder, join Bush & Richie for a chat. You can expect some colourful language!

Hometime - The One With The Lazy Zombies

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 06:00:00 +0000

Breakthroughs, walk on music and zombie apocalypses.

Hometime - The One With Jack O'Connell

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 18:00:00 +0000

The star of 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple, Skins and Sinners

Hometime - The One With The Oven Debate

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 19:00:00 +0000

Why aren't there universal cooking temperatures? Bush is Home, Richie is not Home, are you Home or Not Home?

Hometime - The One With The Sheep Worming

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 19:00:00 +0000

Darts nicknames, to do lists and new TV show, Pluribus.

Hometime - The One With The Darts Advice

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 19:00:00 +0000

Bush & Richie enlist the help of a darts coach, plus belts and bins.

Hometime - The One With Paul McKenna

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 06:00:00 +0000

Paul McKenna joins Bush & Richie for some advice on how to start 2026 in the right way!

Hometime - The One With Mr Shifty

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 19:00:00 +0000

Help with a clown problem, advice from a dog trainer and a resolutions amnesty.

Hometime - The One With The Football Back Pack

Wed, 07 Jan 2026 19:00:00 +0000

Home or not home despite the cold weather, unique ways of keeping warm and adult's with novelty back packs.

Hometime - The One That Was Parked Outside Too Long

Tue, 06 Jan 2026 19:00:00 +0000

What grinds your gears but shouldn't? How long should a car be parked outside your house for?

Hometime - The One With The Leftovers

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 19:00:00 +0000

Leftover from Christmas, and Richie makes a big statement about dogs!

Hometime - The One On Christmas Eve

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 19:00:00 +0000

Heroes working on Christmas Eve, who's home or not home and more!

Hometime - The One Where Santa Morphs

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 19:00:00 +0000

A panto audit, an electric car issue, and the question of how Santa gets in houses without chimneys.

Hometime - The One With 140 Pigs in Blankets

Mon, 22 Dec 2025 19:00:00 +0000

The Pig In Blanket Index, a new dog, done or not done, and a Chris Rea tribute.

Hometime - The One With Susie Dent

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 06:00:00 +0000

Star of Countdown's Dictionary Corner, Lexicographer, Susie Dent joins Bush & Richie.

Hometime - The One About Those Who Outstay Their Welcome

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 19:00:00 +0000

Find A Word For, top 00s toys and Next Level Parenting.

Special Susie Dent podcast on the way Friday 19th December.

Hometime - The One With The Tea Yips

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:00:00 +0000

Where do you hide your presents, are you home or not home, are you in a Christmas card round robin?

Hometime - The One With The Nativity Mouse

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 19:00:00 +0000

Parts in nativity plays and delayed deliveries.

Hometime - The One With The Cheese & Crackers

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 19:00:00 +0000

Minor moans, 00s toys and a darts spread.

Hometime - The One From Mission Christmas HQ

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 19:00:00 +0000

Bush and Richie are in Manchester's Mission Christmas Warehouse, the ultimate 90s toy is revealed and Dave Berry's got a challenge for them.

Hometime - The One With The Best Christmas Parties

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 19:00:00 +0000

Tales of incredible Christmas parties, a 90s toy expert and home or not home stories.

Hometime - The One With The Costly Celebration

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 19:00:00 +0000

90s toys, and getting excited during a moment of joy.

Hometime - The One With The Stolen Salt

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 19:00:00 +0000

Minor Monday Moans and the ultimate 90s Christmas toy.

Hometime - The One With Dara Ó Briain

Fri, 05 Dec 2025 06:00:00 +0000

Comedy, football, hurling, parenthood, space, Bush & Richie covered a lot of ground with Dara Ó Briain!

Hometime - The One Without The Christmas Dinner Greens

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 19:00:00 +0000

Richie's rumbled someone, the top 5 toys of the 1980s and help with a secret santa gift!

Hometime - The One With The Advent Calendar Debate

Wed, 03 Dec 2025 19:00:00 +0000

How old is too old for an advent calendar? What's the best toy of the 80s? Are you home or not home?

Hometime - The One With The 80s Toys

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 19:00:00 +0000

What's the nation's favourite toy from the 1980s? Another club night, and what have your kids ruined.

Hometime - The One With The Cast of Stranger Things

Fri, 28 Nov 2025 06:00:00 +0000

Stars of the hit TV show Stranger Things, Joe, Charlie, Natalia & Jamie AKA, Steve, Jonathan, Nancy & Vecna, join Bush & Richie for a chat!

Hometime - The One With The Ultimate Loaded Fries

Thu, 27 Nov 2025 19:00:00 +0000

What do you always get given, bin problems and a Christmas help.

Hometime - The One With The Divisive Crisps

Wed, 26 Nov 2025 19:00:00 +0000

What have you got in your basket? And are you home or not home?

Hometime - The One About Slaps

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 19:00:00 +0000

Favourite TV slaps, barber small talk and recent mistakes.

Hometime - The One About The £10 Pint

Mon, 24 Nov 2025 19:00:00 +0000

What's the best part of a tip and how much would you pay for a beer?

Hometime - The One With James May

Fri, 21 Nov 2025 06:00:00 +0000

Bush & Richie are joined by friend of the show, Top Gear legend James May, to chat about his new show, James May's Shed Load of Ideas

Hometime - The One That's Irish Liquor Coffee V Horlicks

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 19:00:00 +0000

A huge debate took place on Hometime, what is the most comforting drink?

Hometime - The One With The Jabs

Wed, 19 Nov 2025 19:00:00 +0000

Fantasy inoculations, football goal videos and an empty tank.

Hometime - The One When The Christmas Tree Went Up

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 19:00:00 +0000

A huge question to divide the nation, confiscations and a party.

Hometime - The One With The Big Coat Protocol '25

Mon, 17 Nov 2025 19:00:00 +0000

A big announcement regarding the Big Coat Protocol.

Hometime - The One With Glen Powell & Edgar Wright

Fri, 14 Nov 2025 06:00:00 +0000

Bush & Richie were joined by Hollywood star Glen Powell & directing maestro Edgar Wright to talk all about their new film, the Running Man!

Hometime - The One With The Naked Handstands

Thu, 13 Nov 2025 19:00:00 +0000

Changing one thing in your favourite TV show, weird groups and an athlete who needs help.

Hometime - The One With New Speed Signs

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 19:00:00 +0000

Padel, 20 Is Plenty and stories of being home or not home.

Hometime - The One With The Surgical Souvenirs

Tue, 11 Nov 2025 19:00:00 +0000

Removed body parts, handstands and a clubnight.

Hometime - The One With 46 Pairs Of Shoes

Mon, 10 Nov 2025 19:00:00 +0000

Richie's shoes have holes in them, Bush is going into the unknown, and last minute shopping purchases.

Hometime - The One With The Boring Apps

Thu, 06 Nov 2025 19:10:00 +0000

Boring apps, what you were up to at 6am and a costly motorway mistake...

Hometime - The One With The Homemade Fireworks

Wed, 05 Nov 2025 19:05:00 +0000

TV in the cinema, home or not home and fireworks night.

Hometime - The One With Club Night

Tue, 04 Nov 2025 19:05:00 +0000

Childhood nicknames, a chopping board argument and a brand new club night.

Hometime - The One From The Boot Of A Car

Mon, 03 Nov 2025 19:00:00 +0000

Career changes, car boots, and the worst thing to bring into a cinema.

Hometime - The One About The Texture Of Chicken Skin

Thu, 30 Oct 2025 19:00:00 +0000

What do people hate the feel of? What has a listener sent in to the studio? And a listener needs help for Halloween.

Hometime - The One With A House For Filming

Wed, 29 Oct 2025 19:00:00 +0000

Bush & Richie dive into their day filming - and when you've been locked in or out of somewhere.

Hometime - The One With Jon Bon Jovi

Tue, 28 Oct 2025 18:40:00 +0000

Rock legend Jon Bon Jovi joins Richie on Hometime to talk all about his new music & tour.

Hometime - The One With Anton Du Beke

Mon, 27 Oct 2025 19:00:00 +0000

Strictly Come Dancing Star Anton Du Beke waltzes into the studio for a chat with Bush & Richie

Hometime - Another One With Ross Noble

Fri, 24 Oct 2025 06:00:00 +0000

Comedian and force of nature Ross Noble stopped by for a chat.

Hometime - The One About Fantasy Baths

Thu, 23 Oct 2025 18:00:00 +0000

Bush & Richie use an idea suggested by the boss, and something they've done is already out of date.

Hometime - The One With The Remedies

Wed, 22 Oct 2025 18:00:00 +0000

Richie asks for your remedies when you're ill after offering his daughter some advice, and Bush delves into the world of space travel after a diving down a 3i Atlas rabbit hole.

Hometime - The One With The Haircuts

Tue, 21 Oct 2025 18:00:00 +0000

Brave Badges, a Harold Wilson obsession, and homemade haircuts.

Hometime - The One With Extra Clean Hobs

Mon, 20 Oct 2025 18:00:00 +0000

Some wonky breaking news appears involving cocktail making - and Richie tackles the issue of cleaning for cleanings sake. Bush looks into events at the Royal Albert Hall after the success of the recent Sumo Wrestling Championship.

Hometime - The One With Greg Davies & Noel Fielding

Fri, 17 Oct 2025 18:00:00 +0000

Comedic giants, Greg Davies & Noel Fielding, join Bush & Richie to talk all about the new series of Never Mind The Buzzcocks.

Hometime - The One With Chris McCausland

Fri, 17 Oct 2025 02:06:00 +0000

Comedian & Strictly champion, Chris McCausland, joins Bush & Richie for a chat about his new book, Keep Laughing.

Hometime - The One That Tracks A Item of Their Own

Thu, 16 Oct 2025 18:00:00 +0000

Bush's mate has been tracking his airport that were stolen and just watches where they have recently been, Richie has also tracked something of his, his own son as he sewn an air tag into his son's shorts before

Hometime - The One That Wears a VR Headset on the Commute

Wed, 15 Oct 2025 18:00:00 +0000

Richie has came across something rather unusual on his commute home and a very simple question is asked, are you home or not home?

Hometime - The One On The Waiting List

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 18:00:00 +0000

More memorabilia valuations, Richie is on a very long waiting list and Bush is annoyed about Halloween.

Hometime - The One With The Music Memorabilia

Mon, 13 Oct 2025 18:00:00 +0000

Joined by a valuations expert, breaking news and an NFL star from last week.

Hometime - The One With Richard Hammond

Fri, 10 Oct 2025 02:05:00 +0000

Richard Hammond's Workshop returns for a 5th season, and he joins Bush & Richie to talk all about the new season, plus cars and Top Gear.

Hometime - The One About How To Pronounce 'IKEA'

Thu, 09 Oct 2025 18:00:00 +0000

Opticians anxiety, rock n roll memorabilia and a bit of help.

Hometime - The One With an Antiques Rock Show

Wed, 08 Oct 2025 18:00:00 +0000

Bush and Richie have a music history expert that is visiting the show next week to value some Rock Memorabilia so are asking the Hometime listeners what memorabilia they have that could be valued.

Hometime - The One That Gives A Brave Badge Out

Tue, 07 Oct 2025 18:00:00 +0000

Bush and Richie are handing out brave badges out to only the bravest Hometime listeners this evening.

Hometime - The One With Jon Bon Jovi's Towel

Mon, 06 Oct 2025 18:00:00 +0000

Music memorabilia, breaking news and a missed opportunity.

Hometime - The One With Steve Backshall

Fri, 03 Oct 2025 02:05:00 +0000

Legendary wildlife tv presenter, Steve Backshall, joins Bush & Richie to talk all about his arena tour, his new book and of course, animals.

Hometime - The One With Clinton Baptiste

Fri, 03 Oct 2025 02:00:00 +0000

Iconic clairvoyant, medium and psychic Clinton Baptiste pops by for a chat.

The One With The Cream Slice

Thu, 02 Oct 2025 18:00:00 +0000

Bush and Richie need your help with how to make a certain pastry item worth eating.

Hometime - The One That Wears a Suit for the First Time in a While

Wed, 01 Oct 2025 08:00:00 +0000

Bush and Richie are hosting a big quiz night after the show tonight so they have their suit's in bags ready to get changed. They are definitely not home, are you?

Hometime - The One With The Strange Tourist Trips

Tue, 30 Sep 2025 18:00:00 +0000

Richie's been on a trip to see where Ted Lasso was filmed, new toys, and Dubai chocolate.

Hometime - The One That Makes a Bespoke Cheese Board

Mon, 29 Sep 2025 08:00:00 +0000

Bush and Richie have been sent a very special and bespoke gift from a listener and we get your breaking news from the last 60 minutes

Hometime - The One With Serge From Kasabian

Fri, 26 Sep 2025 08:00:00 +0000

Serge from Kasabian joins Bush & Richie to talk about some big news from the band.

Hometime - The One With Finger Nails In Their Car Storage Pocket

Thu, 25 Sep 2025 08:00:00 +0000

Bush admits a dirty habit of his whilst Richie's Son has a rather disgusting scent in his car, all will be revealed on the Daily Takeaway.

Hometime - The One Where They Eat Eggy Bread

Wed, 24 Sep 2025 18:00:00 +0000

Feeling old before your time, stories of being home or not home, and eating eggy bread.

Hometime - The One About Eggy Bread

Tue, 23 Sep 2025 18:00:00 +0000

Bush thinks that eggy bread is a thing of the past, meanwhile Richie has another new toy!

Hometime - The One That Is Feelin' Zen

Mon, 22 Sep 2025 18:00:00 +0000

Richie has had a rather Zen start to the day with a ride on a Lawn Mower at his local Cricket Club and he is feeling unbelievably zen

Hometime - The One With The Pub Quiz Questions

Thu, 18 Sep 2025 18:05:00 +0000

Things you've broken, drunken animals, quirky trivia and more.

Hometime - The One Where They Guillotined A Ketchup Sachet

Wed, 17 Sep 2025 18:05:00 +0000

A nursery rhyme ear worm, national anthems and home or not home.

Hometime - The One With A Issue With A Businesses' Font

Tue, 16 Sep 2025 18:00:00 +0000

Richie has a problem with a local coffee shop's font and New Toy Tuesday returns and Bush's toy of choice this week is his 15 new bins!

Hometime - The One That Hasn't Guillotined in Years

Mon, 15 Sep 2025 18:00:00 +0000

Usual Monday business of your Breaking News, Listener Claire joins us and tells us why that she is in hot water and Bush and Richie are deciding what products will be in the tired isle of a supermarket.

Hometime - The One With Magician Pete Firman

Fri, 12 Sep 2025 08:05:00 +0000

Viral magician Pete Firman joins Bush & Richie to blow their minds on the radio with some tricks.

Hometime - The One That Only Eats From Hot Plates

Thu, 11 Sep 2025 18:05:00 +0000

Richie reveals what one his parents has broken in his house whilst the duo help a Hometime listener out.

Hometime - The One With The Brave Badges

Wed, 10 Sep 2025 18:05:00 +0000

Stories of bravery and the big question, home or not home.

Hometime - The One With The Hypothetical Fairground

Tue, 09 Sep 2025 18:05:00 +0000

Work perks, fairground cartoons and new toys.

Hometime - The One With The First Goal

Mon, 08 Sep 2025 18:05:00 +0000

Breaking news, firsts and a strange appointment.

Hometime - The One That Is Either Team Summer or Team Autumn

Tue, 02 Sep 2025 18:00:00 +0000

Are you Team Summer or Team Autumn, big debates are happening tonight on Hometime.

Hometime - The One With A Unique Vending Machine

Mon, 01 Sep 2025 18:00:00 +0000

Bush has came across a vending machine that stocks books, are there any odd stock in vending machines near you?

Hometime - The One With Dame Helen Mirren & Celia Imrie

Fri, 29 Aug 2025 08:00:00 +0000

Acting royalty Dame Helen Mirren & Celia Imrie joined Bush & Richie to talk about their brand new film, The Thursday Murder Club.

Hometime - The One That Can't Look at Something

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 18:00:00 +0000

Do you have something you can't bare to look at? The list is endless! Also on the show Bush & Richie are giving away some hand-drawn A to Z of Britpop posters on this evening's Show in their new little game called Britpopped

Hometime - The One With The New Water Bottle

Wed, 27 Aug 2025 18:00:00 +0000

Richie's big flask and time capsules.

Hometime - The One With An Issue Regarding The Big Arch

Tue, 26 Aug 2025 18:00:00 +0000

Your Bank Holiday Breaking News is announced and we launch the 'Britpopped' Quiz!

Hometime - The One With The Scarlet Pimpernel

Thu, 21 Aug 2025 18:00:00 +0000

Alternative GCSEs, communal toilets and another reference point update.

Hometime - The One With The Cricket Advice

Wed, 20 Aug 2025 18:00:00 +0000

Richie is taking Bush to his first cricket game, plus the guys update another cultural reference.

Hometime - The One With Huge Dogs On Tour

Tue, 19 Aug 2025 08:00:00 +0000

Bush and Richie are discussing Richard Ashcroft's rather large dogs that he takes on tour with him, and New Toy Tuesday makes it's weekly return!

Hometime - The One That Comes Back Empty Handed

Mon, 18 Aug 2025 18:00:00 +0000

Bush & Richie have been reunited for the first time in over 3 weeks and Bush came back from France, empty handed without holiday treats for Richie

Hometime - Another One With Alex James

Fri, 15 Aug 2025 18:00:00 +0000

Richie was joined by the legend that is Alex James. They chatted cheese and talked all about his Big Feastival music festival where he'll be playing bass in a Britpop Classical band.

This week also marks 30 years since the Battle of Britpop, where Blur & Oasis battled it out to top the charts on August 14th 1995. It was a choice between Roll With It and Country House, and Blur were, of course, victorious. What does Alex remember from that golden era? Where was he when he found out Blur topped the charts over their Britpop rivals Oasis? And what does he make of the big Oasis reunion?

Hometime - The One That Hears a Mysterious Bang From The Fridge

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 18:00:00 +0000

Richie has heard a mystery loud bang coming from his fridge last night, all will be revealed in the daily takeaway!

Hometime - The One That Finds Music and Food Colliding

Wed, 13 Aug 2025 18:00:00 +0000

Blur's Alex James if our special guest on tomorrow's show, as a guitarist and cheese farmer Richie was asking when has Music and Food collided in your life..

Hometime - The One That Worked In Its Pants Because Of The Heat

Tue, 12 Aug 2025 18:00:00 +0000

Heat hacks and new toys!

Hometime - The One With The Pigeon Drama

Mon, 11 Aug 2025 18:00:00 +0000

Breaking news, and stories involving animals.

Hometime - The One With The Muppets Princess Bride

Thu, 07 Aug 2025 18:00:00 +0000

Richie's son is desperate to be allowed to play a video game but Richie isn't sure, he's also worried about the new reboot of the Naked Gun.

Hometime - The One With Six Bins In Total

Wed, 06 Aug 2025 18:00:00 +0000

Richie continues his solo week, he has got some great big chat tonight. Maybe a listener can beat Richie's record of the amount of bins he owns

Hometime - The One With The Night Vision Goggles

Tue, 05 Aug 2025 18:00:00 +0000

Richie's got half an eye on something and he introduces another round of New Toy Tuesday.

Hometime - The One That Wants A Road Atlas

Mon, 04 Aug 2025 18:00:00 +0000

Richie is back on the Hometime show from his time off whilst it's now Bush's turn for a holiday. On his ventures, Richie has discovered the absence of a Road Atlas!

Hometime - The One With Tim Minchin

Fri, 01 Aug 2025 08:00:00 +0000

Comedian Tim Minchin joins Bush to talk all about his new album.

Hometime - The One With The 6 Year Old Called Barry

Thu, 31 Jul 2025 18:00:00 +0000

Stuff you used to do as a kid during the holidays that sounds ancient now, plus helping a listener who is alone in a deserted office.

Hometime - The One With Tough Nut The Tortoise

Wed, 30 Jul 2025 18:00:00 +0000

A trip to the museum, impulse purchases and things you haven't got round to learning.

Hometime - The One About The Owl Who Was Afraid of the Dark

Tue, 29 Jul 2025 18:00:00 +0000

Bush asks you to update a favourite childhood book, plus he asks what you can't do.

Hometime - The One With The Best Roundabout In The Country

Mon, 28 Jul 2025 18:00:00 +0000

Bush is riding solo all week on the Hometime Show as Richie is on holiday, tonight's show includes discussion of which roundabout in the best in the UK and the usual Monday antics of your breaking news!

Hometime - The One With Richie's Big Decision

Thu, 24 Jul 2025 18:00:00 +0000

Bush presents Richie with an incredible offer, what does he decide to do?

Hometime - The One That Moans About A Certain Something

Wed, 23 Jul 2025 18:00:00 +0000

Bush has started the day with a moan and opens up the question to the room and the Hometime listeners, also; the overview of The A to Z of Britpop is here for you, just encase you forgot any letter.

Hometime - The One That Has Joy Out of Embarrassing Their Kids

Tue, 22 Jul 2025 18:00:00 +0000

Bush is enjoying the holidays so far with embarssing his kids with various traits and the A to Z of Britpop finale is here with the letter Z.

Hometime - The One About Overnight Oats

Mon, 21 Jul 2025 18:00:00 +0000

Breaking news, a long journey for not much reward and overnight oats.

Hometime - The One That is Struggling With The Letter X

Thu, 17 Jul 2025 18:00:00 +0000

Bush & Richie are nearing the end of their A to Z of Britpop, a comprehensive alphetical list of that incredible period in the 90s. It's safe to say on today's show they need your help and you to be as imaginative as you can, because later they'll be looking for the X of Britpop.

Hometime - The One That Pimps Up Their Crocs

Wed, 16 Jul 2025 18:00:00 +0000

Listener Glen has been in touch telling us about his pimped up crocs which has lead to the discussion of, what do you pimp us? ALSO The A to Z of Britpop is back with letter W for Wonderwall!

Hometime - The One With The Platonic Form of Orange Cordial

Tue, 15 Jul 2025 18:00:00 +0000

What do you get mixed up? How do you make your orange squash? And what's your new toy?

Hometime - The One About Castrol Oil

Mon, 14 Jul 2025 18:00:00 +0000

Some breaking news, more bucket hats and the U of Britpop.

Hometime - The One With Johnny Vegas

Fri, 11 Jul 2025 08:00:00 +0000

National treasure, Johnny Vegas, joins Bush & Richie for what is a very chaotic and entertaining chat.

Hometime - The One With The Ladybird Conspiracy

Thu, 10 Jul 2025 18:00:00 +0000

There's a bucket hat bonanza, the guys want to know about ladybirds and they're helping an unpopular teacher.

Hometime - The One That Has A Collection of Something

Wed, 09 Jul 2025 08:00:00 +0000

Bush & Richie are talking all about collectibles and we are up to letter S on the A to Z of Britpop!

The One That Cracks Open A Zoom Ice Cream On The Commute

Tue, 08 Jul 2025 08:00:00 +0000

Richie has witnessed an interesting snack on today's commute to work, and it is letter R on the A to Z of Britpop!

Hometime - The One With The Toad In A Boot

Mon, 07 Jul 2025 18:00:00 +0000

Bush found the source of the smell in his car, a difficult letter in the A to Z of Britpop and a review of the Oasis reunion gig.

Hometime - The One In Cardiff Before Oasis

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 18:00:00 +0000

Bush & Richie head to Cardiff to soak in the atmosphere ahead of the HUGE Oasis reunion gig.

Hometime - The One About To Embark on a Trip to Cardiff

Thu, 03 Jul 2025 18:00:00 +0000

It is the penultimate day before the big reunion of Oasis, Bush and Richie are getting prepared to head down to the pub before the big gig with some very exclusive Absolute Radio merch you won't want to miss out on!

Hometime - The One With The Custard Diet

Wed, 02 Jul 2025 18:00:00 +0000

An inspiring tale of a 100+ year old, stories of solo gigs and Richie tells Bush what he wants in return for the Oasis ticket.

Hometime - The One With Richie's Generous Act

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 18:00:00 +0000

Richie makes Bush an offer he can't refuse, advice from a 90 year old swimmer, and Papadam chat.

Hometime - The One With An Awkward Situation

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 18:00:00 +0000

The big news from Hometime on Monday evening is big boss Paul has secured ONE Oasis ticket for this Friday, so an awkward discussion about who is going to have the ticket, Bush or Richie? How will they decide? This needs to be decided by end of play tomorrow (Tuesday 1st July) Tune into Hometime tomorrow from 4 to find out what their decision should be.

Hometime - The One With An Unexpected Collaboration

Thu, 26 Jun 2025 18:00:00 +0000

After the unexpected collaboration from Elton John and Marmite Bush and Richie asked the Hometime listeners to Marmite up an Elton Song also, we are onto The L of Britpop A to Z

Hometime - The One With A Memorabilia Wall

Wed, 25 Jun 2025 18:00:00 +0000

Can you add anything to our memorabilia wall for the Oasis Gig? The K of Britpop and Home or Not Home Returns

Hometime - The One With Danny Boyle

Fri, 20 Jun 2025 07:00:00 +0000

Oscar-winning, legendary film director, Danny Boyle join Bush & Richie to talk all about his new film, 28 Years Later.

Hometime - The One That Was Cursed

Thu, 19 Jun 2025 18:00:00 +0000

A big announcement, the H of Britpop and crazy things seen in the sun.

The One With Audiobook Impersonations

Wed, 18 Jun 2025 18:00:00 +0000

Tonight on Hometime, Bono from U2 has done some impersonations on his very own audiobook , so of course we felt the need to ask your best impressions! Also on the show as it is a Wednesday, we check in if you are home or not home!

Hometime - The One With The Naked Conversation

Tue, 17 Jun 2025 18:00:00 +0000

A changing room chat, gig mishaps and the E & F of Britpop, in an extended edition of the show!

Hometime - The One With Dom Joly

Mon, 16 Jun 2025 18:00:00 +0000

Dom Joly joins Bush & Richie to talk all about Trigger Happy TV!

Hometime - The One With A Hidden Pain

Wed, 11 Jun 2025 18:00:00 +0000

The A to Z of Britpop continues with the letter C on todays show and Only Good News returns on this very Wednesday!

Hometime - The One With Bez In First Class Eating A Sausage Roll

Tue, 10 Jun 2025 18:00:00 +0000

What do your parents still do for you? And what's the B of Britpop?

Hometime - The One With A Summer Full of Britpop

Mon, 09 Jun 2025 18:00:00 +0000

Britpop Summer has commenced here on Absolute Radio with The A to Z of Britpop is officially launched on Hometime. Also, we get your Breaking News from the last 60 minutes

Hometime - The One With Rocco's Stand Up Set

Thu, 05 Jun 2025 18:00:00 +0000

Accidentally offending celebrities, more comedy from Richie's son, and a bit of help!

Hometime - The One With The Council of Andrews

Wed, 04 Jun 2025 18:00:00 +0000

Performance disasters, jokes for kids and joining new groups.

Hometime - The One With a Craze or Fad

Tue, 03 Jun 2025 18:00:00 +0000

Listener Paul has got in touch with what fad/ craze is currently happening at his daughters school which has opened a whole can of worms, top Physic Medium Clinton Baptise sends a message to the Hometime show and Revelation's are made and it's only Tuesday!

Hometime - The One That Is A Member Of Something

Mon, 02 Jun 2025 18:00:00 +0000

Bush and Richie are back together after Richie's leisurely week off and of course as always your 60 minute Breaking News is announced to the nation and we find out what clubs you are a member of

Hometime - The One With Alex Horne

Fri, 30 May 2025 07:00:00 +0000

Alex Horne joins Bush to chat about the new series of Taskmaster, as well as his love of Enya and stone polishing.

Hometime - The One With Legendary Listener Win

Thu, 29 May 2025 18:00:00 +0000

Boring photos on your phone, Elder Scrolls and a bit of help.

Hometime - The One With The NPC

Wed, 28 May 2025 18:00:00 +0000

Bush dreams of being an NPC in his favourite video game, plus stories of embarrassing your kids.

Hometime - The One With The Jet Washer

Tue, 27 May 2025 18:00:00 +0000

School trips, U Turns, and shopping comebacks!

Hometime - The One About Drones

Thu, 22 May 2025 18:00:00 +0000

Bush & Richie look into the possibility of a joint ownership venture.

The One That Does or Does Not Lick a Lid

Wed, 21 May 2025 18:00:00 +0000

There is a debate of all debates tonight on Hometime, do you lick the yoghurt lid or do you not lick the yoghurt lid? Is it apart of the experience? An extra treat? Or would you look at a person in disgust? Elsewhere Bush is struggling with his new job of becoming a train toilet concierge!

Hometime - The One With The Subway Employee Who Wouldn't Make Sandwiches

Tue, 20 May 2025 18:00:00 +0000

What's the shortest time you've ever been in a job? What missions have you accomplished? And what are your revelations?

Hometime - The One That Plays Their First and Last Game of Cricket

Mon, 19 May 2025 11:00:00 +0000

Bush and Richie are back for another week of Hometime, Richie's first and last game of cricket has been played as hes been suffering with a bunch of aches and pains since, so the question is what have you given up as is it too much for your body?! It's all on tonight's daily takeaway.

Bedtime with Bush and Richie - Mental Health Awareness Week 2025

Fri, 16 May 2025 11:00:00 +0000

This week is Mental Health Awareness Week, and it's an important topic for us here at Absolute Radio. This special show celebrates the power of community and connection. Bush and Richie will have expert advice, and personal stories as they talk openly about how togetherness and community can lift us up in tough times. Whether it’s friends, family, neighbours, or the Absolute Radio family, you’re never alone. And if you're struggling with your mental health, it's OK to not be OK. You can find lots of information on help and support on our website at absoluteradio.co.uk

Hometime - The One With The Pranks

Thu, 15 May 2025 18:00:00 +0000

Stories of nearly, trying to crack a code and giving a listener a bit of help.