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This week, the Thang Gang celebrate the momentous Pet Town 500 with a 4-7 Thang Roving Reporter. There's also tips on the best ways to complain at restaurants, and Harry's moustache gets some honest feedback.

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Operation Postmaster: The Biggest Heist of WWII?

January, 1942 - Britain steals three Axis ships out of a neutral harbour, using a watering can, a bathtub, and a fake party.

The story is so so good, even Guy Ritchie made a film about it.

This is Bloomin' Legends: The Impossible Missions of the Second World War. Over six episodes, Johnny Vaughan and Gavin “The Woodman” Woods tell the story of the Second World War like you've never heard it before - through six impossible missions so ridiculous, so ludicrous, they never should have worked.

Episode one: Operation Postmaster.

What You'll Hear in This Episode:

🚢 Why Britain had to break the rules – Britain was being strangled by the Germans in the Battle of the Atlantic, and they were alone in Europe. Churchill needed to send a message to Germany that he was willing to fight dirty.

🛁 The bath, the mistress and the watering can – how British intelligence blackmailed a pro-Nazi governor into lending them his aircraft for surveillance flights, using a photograph we still can't fully explain.

🥂 The party that stole three ships – the Axis crews were tricked and lured off their ships with not one, but two fake parties thrown by the British, leaving the ships entirely vulnerable.

💡 Thirty minutes in total darkness – from start to finish, the whole mission only took 30 minutes.

🕵️ The original 007s – Here we meet the men that allegedly inspired Ian Flemings most famous spy, James Bond.

🇸🇪 Swedish Luxury Yacht - Why sixteen men sailed from Poole harbour in the UK, to Sierra Leone, dressed as Swedish holidaymakers.

🏹 The Viking – Anders Lassen, the commando who carried a bow and arrow and wrote the shortest action report in military history.

If you love daring raids, stories from the Second World War, eccentric heroes and unbelievable true tales, this episode of Bloomin' Legends is for you.

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This week, financial fido Frugal Dougal was back to decode the budget. Plus, the Thang Gang loaded up on your breakfast buffet hacks, and we were joined by presenter & motoring enthusiast Richard Hammond.

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This week, the Thang Gang were joined by friend-to-the-show and THE Stereophonic, Kelly Jones!

Plus, the stories from Sunta's wedding, and all the latest pub news.

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No 4 Til 7 Thang this week there’s still a podcast because – say it with us – THE THANG ALWAYS WINS.

Expect Smashing Pumpkin news, a sad tale about Noah Kahan and a hangover, and some stories that will make you say... “so...?”

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This week, the Thang Gang broadcast a show live from Portugal with special guest Denise Van Outen, paid tribute to Motorhead man Fast Eddie, and spoke to Radio X’s newest recruit Steve from Maidenhead aka Steve Jones!

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This week, Johnny had upmarket exclusive tales of babes and a party guy in Paris, Harry argued for 2 (TWO) salads, and a test drive in south London took an unexpected turn.

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This week, the Thang Gang celebrated Liam Gallagher's birthday with some of his wisest words, Johnny was (inadvertently) a victim to Harry's prank, and concrete Lego blocked a pensioner's gate.

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In the week that Oasis returned, the Thang Gang took a look at the Oasis Index and your Old Knebworth Climaxes. Plus, Gav struggled at a Santana gig, and Johnny’s old oppo Denise Van Outen dropped in!

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Johnny and the Gang bring all the HOT GOSSIP from the Oasis premiere red carpet. Plus, the Thangsters headed to The Garda Da Vida, and we celebrated the Woodman's Birthday.

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Johnny returned from The Big Feastival this week, there were highlights from our show live from The Railway Tavern in central London, and listener Sven did something very lazy with teabags.

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Johnny returned from a dreadful holiday to the sanctuary of the Thang Gang. Expect funerial fireworks, and a marmalade revelation.

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No 4 Til 7 Thang on your radio this week but there’s still a podcast!

This bonus episode isn’t as divisive as potatoes…

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No 4 Til 7 Thang on your radio this week but there’s still a podcast!

This bonus episode wishes it never asked…

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This week, there's some BIG Twilight-related showbiz gossip that the Thang Gang tried really hard to be excited by.

Plus, Sunta made a shocking discovery, and the Thangsters were joined by British radio royalty - Producer Jackie's mum!

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This week, Johnny talked was told off when he strayed too far onstage during Editors' set at On The Beach. Plus, there were international apologies, and beautiful words.

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This week, Johnny fantasised about his dream job, and Harry revealed his favourite colour – that’s huge.

Plus, there’s highlights from The Thang Gang’s show live from Lords, the Home of Cricket, as we celebrated London Spirit and The Hundred, including a chat with Steven Finn, and Toby Tarrant.

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This week, we say Happy Birthday to TJ as he hits 60! Plus, the Thang Gang have all the latest as there's a con nun nicked, and, for one day only, Harry took on Gav's Heroic Little Slot.

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This week, Courteeners hero Liam Fray is the Thang Gang's special guest. Plus, we find out what you hate about their customers, and there's Mexican fallout.

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This week, as the Roses Rivalry continues, Chris from Leeds and Jordan from Burnley join the Thang Gang. Plus, Joe Newman from Alt-J does some tessellating, and Johnny makes a trip to Croydon.

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No 4 Til 7 Thang on your radio this week but there’s still a podcast!

This bonus episode is as sweet as a doughnut, as strong as a donkey, and as smooth as Craig Doyle’s lower legs.

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This week, the team enjoyed too many rice sticks, got KitKats wrong, and messed up a coffee machine. Plus we were joined by Craig Doyle, and Johnny Knoxville and Chris Pontius from Jackass!

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This week, there was some choice language but things did NOT get sweary, Johnny told you what NOT to do in Barcelona, and some of the Thang Gang enjoyed a cartoon… and some of them did NOT.

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This week, The Thang Gang all like to party hard, but we found out that there is a line... Plus, half of you got very angry, and we learnt about the most evil animal there is – the African Grey Parrot.

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This week, Gav discovered the true meaning of a song on the Radio X playlist, Toby Tarrant told us all about his upcoming show at the Edinburgh Fringe, and Capital’s Aimee Vivian has NEVER BEEN TO JOHNNY’S FLAT.

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This week, The Thang Gang ignored the Chelsea Flower Show and heard about your rock gardens instead, Harry discovered a new drinking game, and there’s linguistic fun at IKEA.

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This week, The Thang Gang were joined by Kelly Reilly and Cole Hauser aka Beth and Rip from Yellowstone and Dutton Ranch. Plus, yet another example of why Sunta is like Dua Lipa, all your sprinting stories, and The CansMan’s Multipack Lifestyle.

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This week, Johnny made a Northern Irish man say ‘tortellini’, Sunta told us about her favourite home remedies, and we introduce you to the 4 ‘til 7 Thang Players!

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This week, Johnny told us all about his marathon Sunday, we learnt about Cornwall's answer to Heston Blumenthal, and the team caught up with the latest Prosecco news. Plus, a very special guest...

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This week, the team celebrated World Earth Day and St George's Day in true Thang Gang style. Plus, there's a tiger on the loose, a crocodile at the buffet and a shoal of salmon talking rubbish…!

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No Thang Gang this week, but that doesn't mean no podcast. Here are some Thang Gang bits you may have missed - including a Stereophonic Pet Town Correspondent, The Thang Award for The Laziest Susan, and a Capybara on the loose again...

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This week, The Thang Gang proved Radio X listeners are just as skilled as the Artemis II astronauts, there was a blurry debrief of Best Of British, and Johnny exposed a shocking revelation about royal children.

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This week, money-saving mutt Frugal Dougal returned at the end of the financial year, the Gang offered up some unexpected Royal guests, and Gav fell victim to the mind-games of a hungry genius.

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This week, Johnny and the Thang Gang are joined by the legendary author of Trainspotting, Irvine Welsh. He's changed.

Plus, Harry goes where no listener has gone before.

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This week, Johnny and the Thang Gang present the Thang Awards! It's our end-of-year awards, including Best Bullshido, Highest-Scoring TJ's Terrifically Topical Tuesday Top 10, and Most Obvious Research.

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This week, Johnny and the Thang Gang unpack some out-of-this-world communication breakdowns, dive into last-minute Mother’s Day shopping, and hear about the darts player who’s been competing in the wrong shoes.

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This week, Johnny and the Thang Gang had a roundabout discussion about all the roundabouts of their lives, Little Jackie Shepherd made his debut in Gav’s heroic slot – and there was all the latest in showbiz music news – featuring all the biggest names of today’s music scene...!

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This week Johnny and the Thang Gang have not 1, not 2, not 3, but 4 (FOUR) monkey stories - yes, one does involve finding love in a hopeless place - plus the Gang have nights out involving Sopranos & Sex Pistols, and The Auld House in Kinghorn sees some action.

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This week, Johnny and the Thang Gang talk pogoing, celebrate Sunta’s birthday in cheesy style, and hear The Golden Cherub take rickshaws to task.

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This week, Johnny and the Love Thang Gang meet a llama expert, are impressed by a sexy Soprano, and try to help Harry’s mate Tim in the dating game.

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This week, Johnny and the Thang Gang remind you not to mug yourself. Plus, there's a visit from ex-services man Jason Fox, and a catch-up with Cornish Wrestling Champion Big Sam AKA The Beast Of Bodmin.

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This week, Johnny and the Thang Gang are joined by both Denise Van Outen and Joel Dommett, plus there's a deep-dive into Cornish Wrestling aka Wrasslin'.

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This week, Johnny and the Thang Gang are joined by Hollywood royalty Bradley Cooper AND Will Arnett. Plus, are your parents more embarrassing than the Beckhams? And Johnny reports on the Chinese Embassy.

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This week, Johnny and the Thang Gang call out AND embrace Squareness; there's all the drama from Harry's drama school reunion; and Gav gets closer to his not-so-secret admirer.

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This week, Johnny and the Thang Gang share in Sunta’s wonderful news, Harry enjoys a low-key New Year, and we’re introduced to 'the Jimi Hendrix of the banjo'.

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Johnny and the Thang Gang return to Radio X on 5th January, but here’s a bonus podcast episode to tide you over until then!

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A yuletidious bonus episode as The Thang Gang join you for Christmas lunch.

There's the annual Christmas Day Thang Quiz, plus some special musical guests.

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This week, Johnny and the Thang Gang chat with Stoke (panto) legend Jonny Wilkes, hear about your Christmas logistics, and crown a winner in The Pet Town Quiz World Series 2025.

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This week, Johnny and the Thang Gang discuss how many are too many bananas, investigate nature’s Monogamy League, and hear about some extreme arachnid smuggling.

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Yeah you heard that right.

We have made 500 pods and we will make 500 more…

10 MORE YEARS! 10 MORE YEARS! 10 MORE YEARS!

To celebrate this historic milestone we reflect on the team’s greatest hits from the previous 500 episodes. These include Gav’s Craziest Named Creature, Sunta’s Most Insufferable Moment and TJ’s Most Modivational Ass Raggings...!

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