If one thing has changed the quality of my life in the last month it was buying an Internet Radio. Finally, I can listen to the BBC through decent speakers as I do the washing up rather than strain to listen to a laptop precariously balanced on the draining board.
One huge difference between Sweden and the UK is the quality of radio. Just looking at comedy, Swedish radio doesn’t offer a quarter of the possibilities that BBC Radio 4, 2 and 7 offer. (Plus Adam and Joe on BBC 6Music). There is comedy on the radio in Sweden, but the format is unimaginative - A long programme with comedy chat and sketches squeezed between music. It’s fun and I enjoyed having a small part on P3 Appelsin last year, but the limited format means there’s much less room for experimentation and therefore development of new ideas. There’s no comedy drama, proper sketch shows or sitcoms on the radio, let alone dedicated programmes for stand up.
Of course, I’d like to change this… and I am happy to say that, fuelled by Lady Grey tea and chocolate, Palle and I finished the script for the podcast pilot last night. Next step is to find a date to record.
Meanwhile, I’ve finally got a link to the article in Corren where they wanted me lying down. Read and Enjoy.
