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Seductive soundscapes of beguiling music, blended with unique and original 100 word short stories that are written exclusively for the show by its listeners. And sometimes there are also serialisations of longer stories that have been written by our listeners. If you have a 100 word story to tell, send it to the show via Fb @BillLawranceColneRadio.
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For those times when you let your senses organise your brain - beautifully chosen music and eclectic, and compelling voices create the layers of beautifully formed onions of sound. Enjoy, and wonder how you ever existed before - without onions... Producer: Adrian Coen Man with Onion Portfolio: Bill Lawrance
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Journeys through seductive soundscapes of cool and beguiling music, blended with unique and original 100 word short stories, written exclusively for the show by our listeners. Each microfiction, or 'Onion' is exactly 100 words and is 'boiled' to perfection - read by actors, and set in further layers of music and sound. Unique, original and entrancing. First broadcast on Colne Radio in north-east Essex, UK.
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Series 3 of Bill's Big Bag of Onions is craftily themed. Each show focusses on a particular aspect of life, with gorgeous music and spoken words creating mesmerising soundscapes, that will bring deep joy to your soul. There's always room for an onion. Unpeel one today. Produced and Directed by Adrian Coen. Slouch on a stick: Bill Lawrance
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Guppy's Onion Box - a mysteriously beautiful container that will fascinate, please and warm your soul - with its unusual and entrancing music, conversations and consistently feel-good sounds. its the best picks from all the different 'Guppy Productions' shows. All shows originally broadcast on Colne Radio in north-east Essex, UK.
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Here are forty four entirely interconnected previously-broadcast Onions that have been outsourced to a Cayman Islands holding company and then leased back to Colne Radio in one of the most audaciously ingenious tax deduction schemes ever seen in British third-tier radio after which the unwitting Onionistas – aside from Bill Lawrance himself, of cou…
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In this show, our one-hundred-words-is-all-we-writeOnionistas trot out scantily described scenarios about neglected guitars, illicit alcohol in Saudi Arabia, and Jane Austen’s outdoor khazi. Featuring remarkably low word quantity scribbling by KTEden, Jake Becker, Sam Buru, John Dew, Rob Lewis, Phil Boast, Ian Hornett, Maggie Matheson, Tim Aston, G…
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Pod Stallions 121: The Alien FranchiseWhat has two arms, two mouths and gets you right in the chest?It's ALIEN, of course,and since 1979 it's titular character has appeared (tho altered) in multiple big budget flicks, with varying and often disappointing results. With the new Alien: Romulus currently face-hugging the public in a retro way, we thoug…
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Pod Stallions 122: Werewolves Part 1 The moon is full, there’s a howling wind, and like a couple of dummies, we’ve decided to stay ON the moors, so the scene is set for some werewolf celebrations. Download the Show here On the Mt. Rushmore of Monsters, the werewolf/Wolf Man is a sad, sexy, misunderstood beast overdue for some Pod Stallions love. Fr…
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In this show, our low-word-count Onionistas trytickling tales of autonomous flatulence, uninvited Vikings, and the decline of shipping barges. Featuring suspiciously fleeting screeds written by IanCrimm, Sam Buru, John Dew, Rob Lewis, Phil Boast, Ian Hornett, Geoffrey Chiswell-Greene, Sue Beer, Bartholomew Crabbs, Brenda Bonzer, Sally Wazey, Ruth H…
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In this show, our rebellious rabble of Onionistas tackle scintillating subjects like inadvertently disinhibited Hamlet, unwelcome expressions of affection, and deceptively named racehorses. Featuring bewilderingly succinct yarns written by Tim Aston, Sue Beer, John Dew, Pat Blosse, Rob Lewis, Susan Low, Ian Hornett, Tim Morgan, Phil Boast, Sebastia…
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In this show, our motley crew of Onionistas tackle stolid topics like owls, bots, and poo bags. Featuring uncommonly short bits of writing by Angela Cairns, Clare Kemsley, John Dew, Paul Hooper, Sue Beer, Masaki Dew, Lis Edwards, Ian Hornett, Ruth Hamilton, Toni Peers, Harriet Peers, Eli Morrison, Pat Blosse, and Phil Boast. With Adrian Coen and Yv…
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In this show, our doughty troupe of Onionistas tackle weighty topics like magic mushrooms, chronic adultery, and fizzy pop. Featuring unusually brief bits of writing by Rob Lewis, Sue Beer, Pat Blosse, Paul Hooper, Bill Lawrance, Brandon Louis Mayer, Jake Becker, Jenny Miller, Ian Hornett, John Dew, Tim Aston, Clare Kemsley, Ian Sayers and Phil Boa…
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Pod Stallions 120: Collector Culture​ Pod Stallions 120: Collector CultureSo, you say you're a collector, eh? Well, that's a loaded descriptive these days, could mean just about anything! From bottle caps to vinyl records, toy soldiers and model kits, seems these days just about everyone collects something. But what does the modern collecting/fando…
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Sue Beer has now certainly won at life having created this show about how to win at life. Those of you who are serious about winning at life, you really should listen to Sue Beer's thoughts on how to do it (i.e. win at life) in this show that she's written about how to win at life, for which she also curated the how-to-win-at-life themed music. Wri…
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ISTANBUL ONIONS… was commissioned and curated by Jenny Miller. There will be no need to visit the city of Istanbul once you have listened to this show and this may be the reason why The Turkish Tourist Board has lobbied so hard to have the show cancelled. Featuring Onions penned by Istanbul residents DominiqueRenaudin, Tim Hallam, Brandon Mayer, H.…
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Episode 119 Pod Stallions: Joe Flaherty TributeLife is swings and roundabouts, we are lucky to live through times enjoying brilliant art, but as the years creep on, we lose more of the artists. Joe Flaherty gave us more laughs than can be counted, and because he means so much to us we do our best to honour him, his many characters and his dependabi…
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Star Trek vs Star Wars. Tolkien vs Herbert. Coke vs Pepsi. And we add one more head-to-head battle into the Thunderdome: Microcops vs Space Police. Yes, we did the work, so you don't have to. Two busted TV pilots, both in the law enforcement genre, only one will suck a little less than the other. Are you on the edge of your seat yet? You won't be! …
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For this show, the Onionistas turn their attention to people popping their clogs, kicking the bucket, pushing up the daisies, cashing in their chips, and biting the dust ~ but they do so, of course, with the utmost sensitivity. Featuring life-threateningly short stories written by Phil Boast, Dave Price, Tim Aston, Pat Blosse, Clay Morrison, John D…
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For this show, the Onionistas turn their attention to Valentine’s Day and all sentiments attendant thereto, both soppy and sour. Featuring bafflingly short stories written by Jenny Miller, Toni Peers, John Dew, Harriet Peers, Ruth Hamilton, Bill Lawrance, Ian Hornett, Pat Blosse, Clay Morrison, Phil Boast, Clare Kemsley, Angela Cairns, Rob Lewis, P…
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For this show, the Onionistas turn their attention to the perils of the high seas. Featuring precociously short stories written by Ian Hornett, Phil Boast, Pat Blosse, Adrian Coen, Jenny Miller, Clare Kemsley, Clay Morrison, Paul Hooper, Ruth Hamilton, Bill Lawrance, John Dew, and Jake Becker And from 45 minutes, we present Series 2 episode 04 of ‘…
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For this show, the Onionistas are in their gardens and down the allotments. Featuring extraordinarily short stories by Jenny Miller, Sophie Drewnogal, Angela Cairns, Phil Boast, Ruth Hamilton, Ian Hornett, Pat Blosse, Adrian Coen, and Bill Lawrance. And from 45 minutes, we present Series 2 episode 03 of ‘From Colchester to Sulawesi’ entitled “In wh…
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For this episode, Bill called for preposterously brief stories on Ireland and all things attendant thereto. Answering this call were Ruth Hamilton, Toni Peers, Pat Blosse, Phil Boast, Adrian Coen, Ian Hornett, Jenny Miller, Sue Beer, Angela Cairns, John Dew, and Clare Kemsley. And from 45 minutes, we present Series 2 episode 02 of ‘From Colchester …
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Hey listeners- it's 2024!What better time than to look backwards at 2023? We took our time this year and decided to really hone our lists of our fave movies, tv shows, toys, DVDs and other sundries that were gifted to us in '23. We cover many ground, with the usual controversies and heavy political commentary. Kidding! It's nothin' but fun. Enjoy (…
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Bill casts his arboreal Onion Eye back over the previous seven series of the show. The stories are presented in such a way so as to lull you into the impression that they are all intricately connected; which, of course, they might be. Including Onions written by Clay Morrison, Phil Boast, Pat Blosse, Bill Lawrance, Ian Hornett, Adrian Coen, Angela …
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SULAWESI ONIONS … Catch up with the essentials and more, from Series 1 of ‘From Colchester to Sulawes1,’ as Series 2 warms up on the touchline. Remarkable radio. Bills Big Bag of Onions contain original 100-word stories written by our listeners, boiled to perfection, and then drizzled with a hot sauce of remarkably resplendent music. So, get ready …
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If we Letterboxed our viewing habits in 2023, we're estimating between us we've spent close to one full month (maybe one with 28 days) watching everything from TV series to movies, highbrow to lowbrow and all points in between. We thought it'd be fun to wind 2023 down by recommending titles to the most discerning listeners in podcastville. So it's …
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NEW YEARS’ ONIONS … Time, the most man-made concept of all, does the heavy lifting, as my Big Bag looks forward and backwards simultaneously... Bills Big Bag of Onions contain original 100-word stories written by our listeners, boiled to perfection, and then drizzled with a hot sauce of remarkably resplendent music. So, get ready to nibble and chew…
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CHRISTMAS ONIONS, 2023… Tinsel-up your baubles, and unwrap this most sparkle-some ear-fodder. Seasons Greetings to all Big Bag friends... Bills Big Bag of Onions contain original 100-word stories written by our listeners, boiled to perfection, and then drizzled with a hot sauce of remarkably resplendent music. So, get ready to nibble and chew upon …
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THE BEST OF 2023ONIONS… adjudicators and advocates, assessors and appraisers have all assembled, and filled my last Big Bag of 2023 with their selections. Do you agree with their authority and arbitration? Bills Big Bag of Onions contain original 100-word stories written by our listeners, boiled to perfection, and then drizzled with a hot sauce of …
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BOOK BLURB ONIONS… Now you can judge the book by its cover, as every onion lets you know the secrets inside all those covers in your mind’s bookshop. Bills Big Bag of Onions contain original 100-word stories written by our listeners, boiled to perfection, and then drizzled with a hot sauce of remarkably resplendent music. So, get ready to nibble an…
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ARTEFACT ONIONS… Now here’s the thing. Or is that the thing, over there? Anything goes, in this super special delivery of perfect onions in my grooviest Big Bag Bills Big Bag of Onions contain original 100-word stories written by our listeners, boiled to perfection, and then drizzled with a hot sauce of remarkably resplendent music. So, get ready t…
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PURELY ONIONS vol.10… Here they are, more onions than you can throw Roy Orbison at. All jostling, nestling and twerking around in my Big Bag. Don’t take my word for it – just ask Roy…You Got it! Bills Big Bag of Onions contain original 100-word stories written by our listeners, boiled to perfection, and then drizzled with a hot sauce of remarkably …
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Pod Stallions 115: Doctor Who at 60We're not ones to dwell on the passage of time (and let's face it, no one wants that shock to the system) but it IS hard to believe that it's now been 60 years since two schoolteachers went to that junkyard for the trip of a lifetime, and Doctor Who began. Luckily, according to the Doctor, time is immaterial. But …
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WESTWARD BOUND ONIONS … always face to the left on your map, unless you’re looking at itupside down. Let these beauties restore your understanding of both cardinal and ordinal direction. Think of them as your vital and juicy edible compass. Bills Big Bag of Onions contain original 100-word stories written by our listeners, boiled to perfection, and…
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PURELY ONIONS vol.9… just the big O, not a stitch more, not a blather less…you want them pure? Then look no further. Solid Gold in a Big Bag. Bills Big Bag of Onions contain original 100-word stories written by our listeners, boiled to perfection, and then drizzled with a hot sauce of remarkably resplendent music. So, get ready to nibble and chew u…
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HEAVENLY ONIONS… grown on big fluffy white clouds, watered by angels and plucked for the Big Bag by God him/her/itself Bills Big Bag of Onions contain original 100-word stories written by our listeners, boiled to perfection, and then drizzled with a hot sauce of remarkably resplendent music. So, get ready to nibble and chew upon this remarkable ban…
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Pod Stallions Episode 114 Trick or Treat Grab Bag.Anyone who knows the Pod Stallions boys knows our love of Halloween borders on the obsessive. In fact, it's so strong that one single topic isn't enough for our final Halloween episode. So this one's a Trick R Treat Grab Bag of sugary, monster-loving goodness. Movies, costumes, candy and heck, even …
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Pod Stallions 113: Halloween TV EpisodesPod Stallions returns with an episode about all the times sitcoms got spooky, Mrs. Garrett vs Cannibals, Fonz fights a headless zombie, and Vincent Price is filling the Love Boat with blood!#podcast #podstallions DOWNLOAD THE SHOW HERE Topics Discussed: The Facts of Life, Ian Wolfe, Mr. Spock, The Love Boat, …
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ADRIAN ONIONS… from the original Onion DNA, these Onions set the original form and juice levels - indeed they were in that very first Big Bag which is now preserved forever in the Great Radio Hall of Fame and Fruitfulness. Bills Big Bag of Onions contain original 100-word stories written by our listeners, boiled to perfection, and then drizzled wit…
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PURELY ONIONS vol. 8... some say that liquid helium is the purest substance on earth. But these onions in my Big Bag volume 8 are even purer. And that’s a scientific fact. Bills Big Bag of Onions contains original 100-word stories written by our listeners, boiled to perfection, and then drizzled with a hot sauce of remarkably resplendent music. So,…
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