S03E07 - Big Ears (Dear John S01E07)

As we sadly reach the end of our Dear John journey, John is struggling with his conscience. Kirk on the other hand, is mysteriously missing in action. Meanwhile at SADDO HQ, Eggs continues to speak like a tabloid journalist headline writer, and we explore the hypothetical world of sitcom porno parodies. Check out our episodes notes page at https://saddo.club#saddo #sitcom #dearjohn #kirkstmoritz

In this special BONUS episode, we spend an hour in the company of Belinda Lang, talking about her long and varied career in sitcoms and the theatre, as well as her friendships with Ralph Bates, Peter Blake and Gary Olsen.Belinda also tells us about the importance of finding humour even during the dark times, and takes our Dear John 'Kate or Not Kate' quiz.A big thanks to the extremely busy Belinda for generously giving her time to talk to us and make our week! ❤️Check out our episodes note page at https://saddo.club#saddo #podcast #sitcom #2point4children #dearjohn #comedy

Everything's coming up John for John Lacey: he's getting the promotion he's longed for and attracting the attentions of a lovely young lady....but not everything is as it seems...Meanwhile, we explore the fascinating lexicon of safari metaphors for sexual predators....Listen now wherever you get your podcasts or on our website at saddo.club#saddo #sitcom #dearjohn

Has John's apparent sexual prowess been enough to keep Liz from falling from another man?While John impatiently waits for a make or break call, Kirk gets shitfaced on one shot of tequila and falls apart thinking about Tiger cavorting with the Greeks...Meanwhile, Al flexes her lying muscles and Eggs' innocent memes go wrong on Facebook, angering the internet!Check out our episodes notes page at https://saddo.club#saddo #sitcom #podcast #dearjohn

In this special BONUS episode, Eggs is joined by Will Bates: TV and film composer, son of Ralph, and child star of Dear John (in which he played John Lacey's young son Toby).As well as discussing what it was like to act alongside his Dad and his work as a composer of original score for film and television.Will also tells us a little about the Ralph Bates Pancreatic Cancer Research Fund charity founded by his mum Virginia Wetherall, which helps fund research into the causes and cures for pancreatic cancer.You can find out more about the Ralph Bates PCR Fund by visiting www.ralphbatespcr.org.uk where you can also make a donation to help this worthwhile charity and honour the memory of a fabulous actor and good man, who gave us some wonderful performances in Dear John and many other roles on stage and screen.Check out out episode notes page at saddo.club#willbates #sitcom #dearjohn

Things are finally looking up for John Lacey on the ladies front, while poor Kirk confesses to Kate that he's going to miss her.Somewhere in between the two, asexual Ralph gives short shrift to femme fatale Wanda's best moves.Check out our episode notes page at https://saddo.clubMeanwhile, Al tests Eggs to see how much he can remember from the big news stories of 1987....#saddo #sitcom #dearjohn

As we learn a little of Sylvia's #differenttimes backstory, John is having difficulties in his relationship with his son Toby, so decides to book a creepy peado clown from an upstairs bedsit to get back in his good books...Meanwhile, we make a grovelling apology and listen to a little of Jean Challis on BBC Radio 4, sounding a million miles from Mrs Arnott....Check out our episode notes page at https://saddo.club#saddo #sitcom #dearjohn

Tosh from the Bill (Ricky Fortune) is still hanging around like a glum, fake scouse, double denim attired bad smell. John offers him hope of redemption in the form of a performance at Mrs Arnott's leaving do, so Ricky rushes off to the Nonce Warehouse for a glam rock outfit (despite supposedly being from the 60s)....Meanwhile, Dazzling Darren makes a welcome return, and we attempt some Dear John limericks... Check out our episodes notes page at saddo.club#saddo #dearjohn #dazzlingdarren #tosh

We're into Series 2, and John Sullivan clearly thinks an extensive recap (in the form of John's inner monologue) is needed to remind us all what we're watching!Meanwhile, Kirk's nose is put out of joint when Tosh from the Bill shows up and starts acting Billy Big Bollocks, and we take a look at the cost of Cameo messages from old sitcom stars...#saddo #dearjohn #cameo #toshfromthebillVisit us at saddo.club to view the corresponding episode notes page, read our blog posts and take our sitcom quizzes!

When Kirk asks John to put a good word in for him with "Tiger", John promptly gets blootered and wakes up the next morning in bed with her!Deciding to pop round to Chez Kirk and face the music, the Kirk St Moritz house of cards suddenly comes tumbling down....Meanwhile, we play Dear John Blankety Blank and we find a bric-a-brac spotlight bonanza!#saddo #dearjohn #ericmorris #kirkstmoritzTo watch the original episode we discuss here, visit the episode notes page on our website at https://saddo.club