(music) Favourite Comedy Characters | Monday’s Boring Objects | LMBYTS #1461 | Jason Newland | 13th October 2025

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"Favourite Comedy Characters | Monday’s Boring Objects | LMBYTS #1461 | Jason Newland | 13th October 2025"
⏱️ Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
🎙️ Host: Jason Newland
📌 Series: Let Me Bore You To Sleep (LMBYTS)

🧠 Core Themes:

• Reflection on favourite comedy characters from British and American TV.
• Musings on the relaxing and therapeutic effect of Jason’s recordings.
• Tangents into personal anecdotes, observations about everyday life, and occasional gentle humour.

🔍 Detailed Breakdown:

🛋️ Intro & Podcast Purpose (0:00 – 10:00)

• Jason opens with his usual calming intro.
• Mentions he's returning to routine after a break.
• Reiterates the three main aims of his recordings:
  1. Help listeners sleep.
  2. Provide relaxation.
  3. Offer companionship for those who live alone.

🧘 Reflections on Medication & Mood (5:00 – 9:00)

• Talks about medication changes affecting his energy.
• Mentions listening to his own recordings to self-evaluate and unwind.
• Compares himself to a chef tasting his own food — joking that if he were a real chef, he'd be "massive."

📺 Main Topic: Favourite Comedy Characters (10:00 – 1:27:00) Jason goes through decades of British (and later American) sitcoms, offering a mix of:

• Nostalgia
• Critical opinion
• Humorous tangents

He reflects on both the shows and the characters, grouping them loosely by era or theme: 🇬🇧 British TV Characters & Sitcoms: Classics & Old School Favourites:

• Tony Hancock, Steptoe and Son, Dad’s Army — respected but not personal favourites.
• Basil Fawlty (Fawlty Towers) — cited as one of the best.
• Only Fools and Horses — Del Boy is crowned as Jason’s favourite comedy character overall.
  • Praises the entire ensemble: Rodney, Uncle Albert, Trigger, Boise, etc.

1980s-1990s Shows:

• Blackadder — appreciates the format and Rowan Atkinson’s character.
• The Young Ones — highlights Rick as a favourite but likes all four main characters.
• Heidi High, Yes Minister, Keeping Up Appearances (Hyacinth Bucket), One Foot in the Grave (Victor Meldrew).

2000s and Beyond:

• Alan Partridge — noted for longevity (over 30 years).
• The Office — liked Gareth more than David Brent.
• Peep Show, Inbetweeners (Jay), Little Britain, Mrs. Brown’s Boys, Count Arthur Strong, Motherland, Vicar of Dibley, Absolutely Fabulous (especially Patsy).

He notes that some shows like Gavin & Stacey and The Royal Family didn’t click as much for him despite their popularity. 🇺🇸 American Comedy Characters: He explores iconic characters from US sitcoms:

• Cheers – Loves the ensemble cast. Names Frasier as a standout character.
• Frasier – Highlights Frasier and his brother as brilliant characters.
• Friends – Enjoys Joey and Phoebe, but not a mega-fan of the show.
• Everybody Loves Raymond, Golden Girls, Mork & Mindy, The Cosby Show, Taxi, Roseanne, Naked Gun (Frank Drebin) — all receive praise.
• He highlights Mork (Robin Williams) as one of the most beloved characters from his youth.

🐶 Vinny’s Cameos: Throughout the episode, Vinny the dog gets frequent mentions, especially:

• When he’s chilling under the table or flat on the floor.
• When he does a particularly "smelly" fart.
• When he distracts Jason during serious thoughts.
• Jason wonders if Vinny also falls asleep listening to him — possibly the show’s most loyal listener. 🐾

🎯 Key Takeaways & Sentiments:

• Del Boy (Only Fools and Horses) is ultimately named Jason’s favourite comedy character.
• Jason is deeply reflective about how comedy, repetition, and familiarity can aid relaxation and help with chronic pain.
• He touches on themes of isolation, routine, and personal growth, using humour and self-deprecating wit to connect with listeners.
• The episode is full of gentle digressions — from banana splits and WD-40 to 80s doorbells and late-night LBC talk shows.

💡 Highlights of Jason’s Humour:

• Comparing himself to a massive chef who’d need “walls that collapse.”
• Explaining why he had to re-educate himself after growing up on 80s TV.
• Describing a loud burp as a life milestone.
• The awkward encounter with Caroline Aherne while she was dressing — complete with regrets and a comedic lack of marriage.

❤️ Tone & Style:

• Warm, rambling, and personable — classic Jason Newland.
• Lighthearted with moments of vulnerability.
• Offers gentle commentary on society, nostalgia, and self-care.

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