Episodes

  • He’s in the army now & other tales
    Nov 14 2025

    Step into the hilarious chaos of Simon Mayo's Confessions in this week’s episode! We're kicking things off with Tom, who shares a childhood mishap involving an axe, his brother, and a dramatic trip to A&E—all while contemplating the parenting choices of the '80s.

    Then Darcy comes up with a creative yet dubious cover story for her friend. Mark’s story is of a daring, if not chilly, dare during his time in the army, and don’t miss Johnny Two Brushes, who accidentally filled his wife's car's screen wash with blue paint water, leading to a perplexing automotive adventure.

    With laughter, nostalgia, and a sprinkle of mischief, this episode has something for everyone. Do you have a confession of your own? We want to hear it at confessions@greatesthitsradio.co.uk!

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    41 mins
  • Wired for sound & other tales
    Nov 7 2025

    Gather round for another uproarious episode of Simon Mayo's Confessions! This week, we set sail with Mr. Bartholomew Blackbeard, who recounts a hilariously chaotic night at a Caribbean rum bar that ends with a drunken quest to find his yacht among a sea of look-alikes. His tale of adventure and mistaken identities is sure to have you in stitches.

    Plus, we've got confessions from Nigel about a snowball incident gone awry, Gorgeous George's disgusting dental disaster that led to a rather unconventional remedy and Colin reflects on causing a bit of chaos at school with a well-intentioned bit of handy work.

    Join us for laughs, mischief, and heartfelt confessions. And if you’ve got a story of your own, we want to hear it at confessions@greatesthitsradio.co.uk!

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    42 mins
  • Richard Allinson saves the day & other tales
    Oct 31 2025

    Step into the spooky confessional for a thrilling Halloween edition of Simon Mayo's Confessions! Join Father Simon and the entertaining Confessional Collective as they dive into mischievous tales that are both hilarious and hair-raising.

    This week, Peter recalls his childhood escapades with Clive, filled with javelin throwing and a shocking hornet's nest incident! From there, hear Boo's clever but frightful Halloween trick that left trick-or-treaters in a tizzy. Plus, Richard's unexpected Cluedo-inspired chaos during a neighbourly visit brings a delightful twist to the ordinary. And Peter half time race support vehicle was not what he expected.

    With laughter, memories, and a touch of mischief, this episode is sure to enchant you. Got a confession of your own? Share it with us at confessions@greatesthitsradio.co.uk!

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    40 mins
  • Don't know much biology & other tales
    Oct 24 2025

    Step into the hilarity of Simon Mayo's Confessions for another unforgettable episode! This week, we're treated to a whirlwind of mischief and mishaps.

    Listen in as Malcolm shares his wife's wild adventure involving a waterbed and a surprise police intervention in Sydney. Pamela revisits her adventurous honeymoon that took an unexpected turn amidst a torrential storm and a collapsing kitchen counter, leaving her husband in quite a predicament! Vera takes us back to her school days where a nervous biology teacher avoided the subject of human reproduction with a round of pig talk and Hugo reveals a cheeky lottery prank that sparked furious excitement before it all came crashing down.

    With cheeky banter, outrageous stories, and plenty of laughter, this episode is sure to lift your spirits. Got your own confession? We want to hear it at confessions@greatesthitsradio.co.uk!

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    42 mins
  • The cat crept in & other tales
    Oct 17 2025

    Step right into the laughter-filled confessional for another uproarious episode of Simon Mayo's Confessions! Join Father Simon and the lively Confessional Collective as they tackle a medley of amusing, outrageous tales that are sure to keep you grinning.

    This week, Alison takes us back to her school days where a cookery lesson went spectacularly awry, involving a mischievous potato and a pot of chutney that may have seen more creative ingredients than usual. Meanwhile, Sybil shares her mishap with a misunderstood bat, Emma is asking for forgiveness for her Ma for a confession involving the pet cat. And Trev recounts the wild coincidence of his daughter meeting a classmate whose house he once photographed on Google Street View!

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

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    40 mins
  • Ashes to ashes, fun to funky - from the Crypt
    Oct 10 2025

    Step into the confessionals for another memorable episode of Simon Mayo's Confessions! This week, Father Simon and the lively Confessional Collective dive into a mix of outrageous mishaps and stories that are sure to leave you in stitches.

    This week, we hear from Bob, who finds himself grappling with guilt after a catastrophic mishap involving funeral boxes. Alan has a fateful encounter with a vacuum cleaner and a canister of pink paint that shocked his mother upon returning home. Then, Artie shares a comical tale of a holiday miscommunication that had his wife accidentally making a scene at a beach bar, all while the pandemic protocols were still fresh in everyone’s minds. Meanwhile, Roger shares his cheeky ice currency scheme to fund some airtime on his childhood TV, leading to an unexpected turn of events.

    With more amusing anecdotes, cheeky banter, and reflections on life’s little quirks, this episode promises laughs and unforgettable confessions.

    Got a wild tale of your own? Send it to confessions@greatesthitsradio.co.uk and join the fun!

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    37 mins
  • I was working in a lab late one night & other tales
    Oct 3 2025

    As the October chill sets in, the Confessional Collective is here to warm your spirits with a medley of amusing and outrageous tales.

    This week, Peely seeks forgiveness for an unfortunate kitchen incident, leading to a rather surprising salad twist. Meanwhile, we hear from David, whose childhood sock-throwing antics resulted in a flaming lampshade disaster/ Tony shares his cheeky language lab exploits that left a classmate unfairly taking the fall and Bert tells us all about a RAG week prank, that led to first years loosing their deposit bond at Agriculture College.

    With cheeky banter, unexpected confessions, and a look at your wild stories, you won’t want to miss this episode!

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

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    38 mins
  • Somebody help me, yeah? & other tales
    Sep 26 2025

    Step into the confessional for another uproarious episode of Simon Mayo's Confessions! Join Father Simon and the Confessional Collective as they explore a delightful mix of mishaps and cheeky antics that are sure to tickle your funny bone.

    This week, we hear Alan's hilarious mobile mischief involving his mother-in-law's phone, resulting in some unexpected strip club invitations. Jim Lad takes us on a wild pirate adventure set in the 1700s with a spooky twist, while Tim shares his cringe-worthy moment crashing the Roadshow and Mr B has a Welsh confession.

    Get ready for laughter, unexpected confessions, and reflections that will have you pondering life’s quirks. Have a wild confession? Send it to confessions@greatesthitsradio.co.uk and join the fun!

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    44 mins