James O'Brien's Mystery Hour
Global
If you've ever wondered "why", then this is the hour for you. Sometimes simple, sometimes intelligent, but almost always entertaining, probably the best hour of radio you could ever download!
Episodes
Mentioned books
Jan 30, 2014 • 44min
Why do coins but not bank notes have dates on? - 30 Jan 14
If you've ever wondered "why", then this is the hour for you. Sometimes simple, sometimes intelligent, but almost always entertaining, probably the best hour of radio you could ever download!
Jan 23, 2014 • 44min
What qualifications do you need to be a vicar? - 23 Jan 14
If you've ever wondered "why", then this is the hour for you. Sometimes simple, sometimes intelligent, but almost always entertaining, probably the best hour of radio you could ever download!
Jan 16, 2014 • 43min
Who invented swimming? - 16 Jan 14
If you've ever wondered "why", then this is the hour for you. Sometimes simple, sometimes intelligent, but almost always entertaining, probably the best hour of radio you could ever download!
Jan 9, 2014 • 43min
When does a murder become an assasination?- 9 Jan 14
If you've ever wondered "why", then this is the hour for you. Sometimes simple, sometimes intelligent, but almost always entertaining, probably the best hour of radio you could ever download!
Jan 2, 2014 • 47min
Where does the phrase hard cheese come from? - 2 Jan 14
If you've ever wondered "why", then this is the hour for you. Sometimes simple, sometimes intelligent, but almost always entertaining, probably the best hour of radio you could ever download!
Dec 12, 2013 • 46min
Does the sun have weather? - 12 Dec 13
Why isn't there a phonetic alphabet for numbers? If you took all boats out of the ocean, would the sea-level drop?
Nov 28, 2013 • 44min
How do you explain colours to blind people? - 28 Nov 13
If you've ever wondered "why", then this is the hour for you. Sometimes simple, sometimes intelligent, but almost always entertaining, probably the best hour of radio you could ever download!
Nov 22, 2013 • 43min
Why do stars twinkle? - 21 Nov 13
Why do stars twinkle, and planets don't? When did the early ages finish? What is the definition of classical music? And other mysteries.
Nov 14, 2013 • 43min
Why is HP sauce HP Sauce? - 14 Nov 13
If you've ever wondered "why", then this is the hour for you. Sometimes simple, sometimes intelligent, but almost always entertaining, probably the best hour of radio you could ever download!
Nov 7, 2013 • 45min
How do you build a house on a slope? 7th Nov
how do you build a house on a slope, how high can fireworks go, does an aeroplane become lighter after food has been consumed?
