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Lunchtime with Michael Fry

Farcical parody of a magazine radio show with absurd guests, debates and live music written by Michael Fry, Sean Burke, Ciara Knight, Eleanor Morton and Carl Kinsella.It’s performed by Michael Fry, Sean Burke, Ciara Knight and Ruby Campbell.Producer: Marc McElroyExecutive…

Podcast · By BBC Radio Ulster · English · Official site

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Sep 5, 2026
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  1. Episode · Sep 5, 2026

    Episode 6. Has anybody seen Michael Fry? (opens the original)

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    Farcical parody of a magazine radio show with absurd guests, debates and live music. Rebecca Spaghetti-Junction refuses to give up hope of finding missing former host Michael Fry, despite mounting pressure from Ulster FM's owner Beevan ABBA Bjorn to move on. As sightings of Michael continue to pour in from across Northern Ireland, Rebecca becomes increasingly concerned about the fate of her former colleague and friend. Meanwhile, Doubting Thomas launches a campaign to rehabilitate his reputation

  2. Episode · Sep 5, 2026

    Episode 5. Rebecca takes over while Michael struggles to move on (opens the original)

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    Farcical parody of a magazine radio show with absurd guests, debates and live music. With Michael Fry fired and Rebecca Spaghetti-Junction now hosting the show, the newly rebranded ‘Junchtime’ faces its first major challenge. Unable to accept his downfall, Michael repeatedly attempts to force his way back onto the airwaves, disguising himself as callers, reporters and even a pizza delivery guy. Elsewhere, listeners propose increasingly questionable solutions to the environmental crisis in Lough

  3. Episode · Sep 5, 2026

    Episode 4. Sir Maurice Ulster's will changes everything (opens the original)

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    Farcical parody of a magazine radio show with absurd guests, debates and live music. Ulster FM mourns the death of founder Sir Maurice Ulster following his fatal skydiving accident at Rock on the Lough. As tributes pour in from friends, rivals and former associates, Michael tries to navigate his grief while anxiously awaiting the reading of his father's will. Convinced he is about to inherit both a fortune and the radio station, he begins planning for life at the top. But everything changes when

  4. Episode · Sep 5, 2026

    Episode 3. Michael's new earring crashes the gold market (opens the original)

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    Farcical parody of a magazine radio show with absurd guests, debates and live music. Michael Fry debuts a new gold earring in a desperate attempt to appeal to younger listeners, but the fashion choice appears to trigger a catastrophic collapse in the value of gold worldwide. As markets panic, Ulster FM's new owner Beevan ABBA Bjorn demands answers. Angela from Downpatrick returns to demand compensation after winning a holiday to Lisburn instead of Lisbon. Written by Michael Fry, Sean Burke, Ciar

  5. Episode · Sep 5, 2026

    Episode 2. How unhealthy is Michael Fry? The answer will shock you (opens the original)

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    Farcical parody of a magazine radio show with absurd guests, debates and live music. The new owners of Ulster FM have arrived. As Swedish technology giant Sauron Tech begins auditing the station, Michael Fry tries to convince himself that corporate oversight, data harvesting and efficiency targets are all excellent news. Elsewhere, Northern Ireland's most decorated astronaut explains why space travel is overrated, Michael accidentally re-traumatises a listener during the show's daily apology seg

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