Episodes

  • The caravan of love & other tales
    Sep 5 2025

    Step into the confessional for the latest hilarity on Simon Mayo's Confessions! This week, Father Simon and the Confessional Collective dive into a world of mischief and moral dilemmas. From Barty’s cheeky phone renaming mishap during a garden party to Dermot’s unforgettable French lesson, these confessions will have you in stitches.

    Plus Steve shares his cringe-worthy outburst during an important NHS meeting that didn’t go as planned and The Keymaster of ’94 has a holiday camp hiccup involving some very vigourous activity. Join us for a delightful mix of laughter and jaw-dropping revelations.

    Have a hilarious confession of your own? Send it to confessions@greatesthitsradio.co.uk and join the fun!

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    47 mins
  • Child in time & other tale
    Aug 29 2025

    Step into the confessional for the exciting premiere of Season 7 of Simon Mayo's Confessions! Join Father Simon and the Confessional Collective as they kick off the new season with a delightful mix of hilarious confessions and unexpected anecdotes.

    This week, we hear from an anonymous former social work student who accidentally picked up the wrong child—an incident from the 1980s that left everyone breathless! Plus, Sid’s humorous dilemma in a Marks & Spencer lingerie section has everyone in stitches, along with Marjorie's shocking culinary confession involving cat food and a pie. There's also a bonus confession from the Crypt involving Private Paul's Army Medical.

    Get ready for laughter, chaos, and a sprinkle of moral pondering. Tune in for the ride of your life! Want to confess? Send your stories to confessions@greatesthitsradio.co.uk!

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    48 mins
  • Mother knows best & other tales
    Aug 22 2025

    Step into the confessional for a hilariously chaotic finale of Season 6 of Simon Mayo's Confessions with a final from the crypt special!

    This week, Father Simon and the Confessional Collective dive into a mix of outrageous, laugh-out-loud stories and moral shenanigans that will leave you rolling on the floor laughing! Join Marky Mark as he shares a cheeky confession from his days running a pub in the Isle of Man, involving a life-sized naked statue and some very confused ladies. Next, Tammy shares a hilarious escapade from her youthful days at a festival that takes a bizarre turn involving a nun and a disaster in a portaloo! Then, get ready for a wild tale from Danny that takes a turn at a swimming facility, introducing his unsuspecting in-laws to the world of nudism! Plus, don’t miss Jane’s water park calamity that raises questions about true friendship.

    Tune in for a delightful blend of comedy, confessions, and all the banter you love, as we bid farewell to the season.

    Got a story to confess? Send it to confessions@greatesthitsradio.co.uk and it could well feature in Season 7!

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    38 mins
  • A brief encounter & other tales
    Aug 15 2025

    Step into our confessional for a holiday special of Simon Mayo's Confessions from the Crypt!

    Join Father Simon and the Confession collective as they navigate through a maze of uproarious tales and unexpected blunders.

    This week, Colin shares an outrageous tale involving a little white lie to secure a day off for a job interview that led to unexpected chaos with his boss. We also dive into Faf's nostalgic and humorous tale from the '80s about a tragic hamster incident that spiralled into a delicate deception. There's also James who had a bit of a mishap with his swimming trunks. And just when you thought it couldn't get any funnier, Duncan finds himself in a comically complex situation involving his grandmother and a mistaken late-night entrance.

    With tales of swimming in ladies' briefs and navigating family secrets, this episode guarantees giggles and moral ponderings. So grab your beach towel and tune in for another hilarious ride!

    Got a story to confess? Send it to confessions@greatesthitsradio.co.uk!

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    41 mins
  • A bag of peas & other tales
    Aug 8 2025

    Step into the confessional for a laugh-out-loud special of Simon Mayo's Confessions! This week, Father Simon and the Confessional Collective dig into the archives for some truly outrageous tales from the past.

    Get ready to meet Mystic Mike, who hilariously details how his cheeky "gender guru" advice led to his sister-in-law's over-the-top attempts to conceive a boy. Then, brace yourself for Shane's unforgettable confession involving a disastrous vegetarian sausage roll that shut down a swimming gala!

    There's also a wild story from Mrs. Doc about a mix-up that had her questioning her husband's loyalty and Elizabeth askes for forgiveness for her husbands amusing attempt to return a bracelet that spiralled out of control.

    Whether it's the hilarity of frozen peas or misguided laundry escapades, this episode promises laughter and moral dilemmas in equal measure. Tune in and enjoy the chaos!

    Got a story to confess? Send it to confessions@greatesthitsradio.co.uk!

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    34 mins
  • Take these chains from my heart & other tales
    Aug 1 2025

    Step into the confessional for another memorable episode of Simon Mayo's Confessions! Join Father Simon and the Confessional Collective as they unravel stories that blend humour with moral dilemmas.

    This week, Jason finds himself in hot water after a mix-up at Heathrow turns his holiday homecoming into a tense ordeal for his wife. Then, Reverend Ellie shares a hilarious tale from a funeral service gone awry, while Camille recounts a shocking family secret involving a pet chicken that takes an unexpected twist. Also prepare for giggles with Gloria's embarrassing yet spirited confession about an ill-timed romantic surprise that went terribly wrong .

    There's also disruption as Matt brings in donuts and then forget his glasses for the Parish Notice Board.

    Expect laughter, spirited debates, and all the chaos you love. Got a confession of your own? Send it to confessions@greatesthitsradio.co.uk!

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    51 mins
  • Waiter, waiter, percolator & other tales
    Jul 25 2025

    Step into the confessional for another uproarious episode of Simon Mayo's Confessions! Join Father Simon and the Confessional Collective as they sift through a treasure trove of laugh-out-loud confessions this week.

    Starting with Mags, who shares a hilariously vengeful tale from her Glaswegian dad Bill, involving a mischievous act with washing-up liquid that turns a dull street into a bubble-filled chaos! Canoeing Keith reveals a mischievous act of sabotage during a summer camp that changed the course of his awkward teenage love life. Meanwhile, Moneypenny shares a delightful story about an alternative fact involving Ian Fleming and a local church, turning history on its head in the most entertaining way. Plus, don’t miss Brian’s hilarious account of getting back at an insufferable officer with a creative twist on coffee brewing! Tune in for laughs, moral dilemmas, and unforgettable confessions.

    Have a story of your own? Send it to confessions@greatesthitsradio.co.uk!

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    48 mins
  • A smile as bright as sunshine & other tales
    Jul 18 2025

    Step into the confessional for another side-splitting episode of Simon Mayo's Confessions! Join Father Simon and the Confessional Collective as they navigate a myriad of wild and comedic tales. This week, get ready to cringe and chuckle as a parent confesses to a decades-long fib about microchipping their spirited child, causing a mix of hilarity and heart-warming guilt.

    Plus, Max shares a cringe-worthy story from a Dubai trip involving a bathroom mishap and an unexpected consequence, while Arthur recounts an unforgettable incident that made him forget just one thing. And you won't want to miss Kevin’s cheeky confession from his days as cabin crew, leading to a very unexpected use of a sanitary towel!

    Prepare for laughter and some moral debates in this unmissable episode! Have a confession of your own? Send it to confessions@greatesthitsradio.co.uk!

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    42 mins