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Celebrating The Bugle's best moments, this daily show takes us back through the some of the greatest stories the The Bugle has deemed newsworthy.
Featuring the best moments from Andy Zaltzman, John Oliver and guest Co-hosts
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Episodes 610
Russia’s Little Counting Problem
Welcome to Top Stories. The show where we delve into the archives of a previous Bugle, this episode, we’re going back to issue 175. As Andy and John report on the revelation of voting fraud in little old …
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Welcome to Top Stories. The show where we delve into the archives of a previous Bugle, this episode, we’re going back to issue 175. As Andy and John report on the revelation of voting fraud in little old Russia, Putin had someone to blame, how things don’t change.
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WE ARE DOOMED
Welcome back to Top Stories. The show where we delve into the archives of a previous Bugle issue this episode, we’re going all the way back to Bugle episode 4251. Joining Andy was Mark Steel and Josh Gondelman …
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Welcome back to Top Stories. The show where we delve into the archives of a previous Bugle issue this episode, we’re going all the way back to Bugle episode 4251. Joining Andy was Mark Steel and Josh Gondelman as they discussed impending Doom, or at least the most impending doom since 1947, following an update to the Doomsday Clock.
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London's Scroogiest Councils
Welcome back to Top Stories. The show where we delve into the archives of a previous Bugle issue this episode, we’re going all the way back to The Bugle Episode 254, Bugle Christmas Special!, released December …
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Welcome back to Top Stories. The show where we delve into the archives of a previous Bugle issue this episode, we’re going all the way back to The Bugle Episode 254, Bugle Christmas Special!, released December 19, 2013. As Andy and John Oliver discussed London's Scroogiest Councils.
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One Giant Leap Backwards for Mankind
Welcome back to Top Stories! The show where we delve into the archives of a previous Bugle issue this episode, we’re going all the way back to issue 160. As Andy and John Oliver discussed the news, the 135th …
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Welcome back to Top Stories! The show where we delve into the archives of a previous Bugle issue this episode, we’re going all the way back to issue 160. As Andy and John Oliver discussed the news, the 135th and final space shuttle mission took off!
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Trump’s Pen Pal Erdoğan
Welcome back to Top Stories. The show where we delve into the archives of a previous Bugle issue this episode, we’re going back to October 19, 2019. Andy was joined by Alice Fraser and Anuvab Pal as they …
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Welcome back to Top Stories. The show where we delve into the archives of a previous Bugle issue this episode, we’re going back to October 19, 2019. Andy was joined by Alice Fraser and Anuvab Pal as they discussed Donald Trump’s infamous letter to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.
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World’s Controversial Leaders Showdown
Welcome back to TS! We're heading back to issue 4040, Andy was joined by Al Murray and Tom Ballard as they discussed a showdown to assess the world's most notorious and controversial contemporary leaders.I know …
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Welcome back to TS! We're heading back to issue 4040, Andy was joined by Al Murray and Tom Ballard as they discussed a showdown to assess the world's most notorious and controversial contemporary leaders.
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2017 British General Election Live
Welcome back to Top Stories! We’re going back to May 19, 2017 and issue 4031. Andy was joined by Nish Kumar and Producer Chris, as they bought you the 2017 British General Election, Live from Soho Theatre!There …
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Welcome back to Top Stories! We’re going back to May 19, 2017 and issue 4031. Andy was joined by Nish Kumar and Producer Chris, as they bought you the 2017 British General Election, Live from Soho Theatre!
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A year's worth of Global Controversies
Welcome back to Top Stories, the show where we dive into the Bugle archives and pluck out an old Top Story, today we’re going all the way back to 2014, as Andy and John, reviewed the year's worth of global …
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Welcome back to Top Stories, the show where we dive into the Bugle archives and pluck out an old Top Story, today we’re going all the way back to 2014, as Andy and John, reviewed the year's worth of global controversies and political maneuvers.
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No Sleep Till Brex-time
Welcome back to Top Stories. The year is 2019, and we’re heading back to the first ever live Bugle on the East Coast. Joining Andy live from Brooklyn for issue 4099, Alice Fraser and Josh Gondelman for rhe Top …
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Welcome back to Top Stories. The year is 2019, and we’re heading back to the first ever live Bugle on the East Coast. Joining Andy live from Brooklyn for issue 4099, Alice Fraser and Josh Gondelman for rhe Top Story that week, No Sleep till Brex-time, and UK’s exit from Europe. Featuring Robo-Chris
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Suspended Animation
Welcome back to Top Stories, we’re heading back November 2019 and issue 4131. Joining Andy that week was Nish Kumar and Jena Friedman as they dived into the huge breakthrough for humanity as scientists manage …
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Welcome back to Top Stories, we’re heading back November 2019 and issue 4131. Joining Andy that week was Nish Kumar and Jena Friedman as they dived into the huge breakthrough for humanity as scientists manage to put humans in a state of suspended animation.
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May Resigns
Welcome back to Top Stories, the show where we delve into the Bugle archives. This time we head back to May 2019 and from issue 4110, whereAndy, Alice Fraser and Mark Steel discussed the dramatic resignation of …
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Welcome back to Top Stories, the show where we delve into the Bugle archives. This time we head back to May 2019 and from issue 4110, whereAndy, Alice Fraser and Mark Steel discussed the dramatic resignation of UK Prime Minister Theresa May.
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Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee!
Welcome back to Top Stories, we’re heading back to issue 4231, joining Andy that week was Anuvab Pal and Alice Fraser, as they dived into Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee! Enjoy that? Why not subscribe to …
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Welcome back to Top Stories, we’re heading back to issue 4231, joining Andy that week was Anuvab Pal and Alice Fraser, as they dived into Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee!
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Leftovers from 2020
Welcome back to Top Stories! We are heading back to January 2021 and issue 4179, where I was joined by Alice Fraser and Nish Kumar to discuss the leftovers from our Bugle review of the jammed packed year of …
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Welcome back to Top Stories! We are heading back to January 2021 and issue 4179, where I was joined by Alice Fraser and Nish Kumar to discuss the leftovers from our Bugle review of the jammed packed year of shit that was 2020!
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Crisis in Crimea Continues
Welcome back to Top Stories! We are heading back to March 2014 where John and I reported on the Top Story that week, as the crisis in Crimea continued. Enjoy that? Why not subscribe to the Bugle now through our …
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Welcome back to Top Stories! We are heading back to March 2014 where John and I reported on the Top Story that week, as the crisis in Crimea continued.
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US Midterms
Welcome back to Top Stories. This is the show where we dive into the archive and find a Top Story from a previous issue, this time we aren’t going far back as we return to episode 4247 of The Bugle and the Top …
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Welcome back to Top Stories. This is the show where we dive into the archive and find a Top Story from a previous issue, this time we aren’t going far back as we return to episode 4247 of The Bugle and the Top Story that week, the US midterms and thankfully Trump’s red wave failed to materialise with Hari Kondabolu and Nish Kumar
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Isle of Man Horse Taxis are back!
Welcome back to Top Stories. The show where we dive into the Bugle archives and find a Top Story from a previous issue, this time we return to episode 4030 of The Bugle as Andy is joined by Bugle debutant Al …
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Welcome back to Top Stories. The show where we dive into the Bugle archives and find a Top Story from a previous issue, this time we return to episode 4030 of The Bugle as Andy is joined by Bugle debutant Al Murray, Alice Fraser to discuss the Top Story, that the Isle of Man Horse Tram services resumes.
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Misogyny!
Welcome back to Top Stories, the show where we delve into The Bugle archives. I’m AZ and on today’s episode we’re going back to issue number 4228, where I was joined by Nato Green and my sister Helen to talk …
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Welcome back to Top Stories, the show where we delve into The Bugle archives. I’m AZ and on today’s episode we’re going back to issue number 4228, where I was joined by Nato Green and my sister Helen to talk the Top Story, Political Misogyny and the report that 56% of MP’s were facing misconduct investigation.
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Pakistan Election update!
Welcome back to Top Stories, the show where we delve into the archives of The Bugle and pluck out a Top Story from a previous issue, this episode, we’re heading back to issue 235 where Andy and John Oliver …
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Welcome back to Top Stories, the show where we delve into the archives of The Bugle and pluck out a Top Story from a previous issue, this episode, we’re heading back to issue 235 where Andy and John Oliver jumped head first into the Pakistan Election!
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Finland is too HAPPY
Welcome back to Top Stories, the show where we dive into the archives of The Bugle and find the Top Story from that week. Today we’re delving back to Episode 4257, Andy was joined by Tiff Stevenson and Josh …
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Welcome back to Top Stories, the show where we dive into the archives of The Bugle and find the Top Story from that week. Today we’re delving back to Episode 4257, Andy was joined by Tiff Stevenson and Josh Gondelman as we broke the Top Story that week that Finland is too Happy!
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The End of the World As We Know It
Welcome back to Top Stories, the show where we go back in time to a previous Top Story this time we’re heading back to the 13th of January 2017, and issue 4014 of the Bugle. Where Andy and Nish Kumar as we …
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Welcome back to Top Stories, the show where we go back in time to a previous Top Story this time we’re heading back to the 13th of January 2017, and issue 4014 of the Bugle. Where Andy and Nish Kumar as we discuss the end of the world as we know it following the inauguration of Donald Trump.
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The Kremlin Gremlin
On this Top Stories, we’re going back to issue 4254 on Pancake Day 2023, when Andy was joined by Nish Kumar and Anuvab Pal as the trio discuss the Top Story that week, the 1 year anniversary of the Kremlin …
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On this Top Stories, we’re going back to issue 4254 on Pancake Day 2023, when Andy was joined by Nish Kumar and Anuvab Pal as the trio discuss the Top Story that week, the 1 year anniversary of the Kremlin Gremlin, Vladimir Putin invading Ukraine.
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Parliament’s gone (Pro) Rogued
In this episode of Top Stories, we’re heading back to issue 4119 where Andy was joined by Alice Fraser and Mark Steele as they break the story of Parliament going on a perfectly normal ‘hiatus’. There you go …
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In this episode of Top Stories, we’re heading back to issue 4119 where Andy was joined by Alice Fraser and Mark Steele as they break the story of Parliament going on a perfectly normal ‘hiatus’.
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HUMAN's Top Stupidest Species Rankings
Welcome back to Top Stories, we’re diving back into the archives, and plucking up old Top Stories from a previous issue of The Bugle. This episode from March 2022, and issue 4223 and Andy was joined by Nish …
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Welcome back to Top Stories, we’re diving back into the archives, and plucking up old Top Stories from a previous issue of The Bugle. This episode from March 2022, and issue 4223 and Andy was joined by Nish Kumar and Josh Gondleman, as the Bugle continues its report on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
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It’s all happening in Hong Kong
Welcome to Top Stories, we’re heading back to the 19th August 2019, and issue 4118, live from New Town Theatre, Edinburgh, where Andy was joined by Alice Fraser and Tom Ballard, the Top Story, the situation in …
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Welcome to Top Stories, we’re heading back to the 19th August 2019, and issue 4118, live from New Town Theatre, Edinburgh, where Andy was joined by Alice Fraser and Tom Ballard, the Top Story, the situation in Hong Kong and a football stadium full of tanks
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Are we really surprised?
Welcome back to Top Stories, the show where we dive into the Bugle archives for previous Top Stories, we’re heading back to issue 4109 now, where Andy was joined by Alice Fraser and Hari Kondabolu and the Top …
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Welcome back to Top Stories, the show where we dive into the Bugle archives for previous Top Stories, we’re heading back to issue 4109 now, where Andy was joined by Alice Fraser and Hari Kondabolu and the Top Story that week abortion in the USA, as the Alabama senate vote against abortion.
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LEADERSHIP
Welcome to Top Stories, we’re heading back all the way to issue 129, where Andy and John Oliver ponder what you think of when you think of leadership, is it a brave blooded Terry Butcher, narcissist Kim Jong …
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Welcome to Top Stories, we’re heading back all the way to issue 129, where Andy and John Oliver ponder what you think of when you think of leadership, is it a brave blooded Terry Butcher, narcissist Kim Jong Il, or an Eastern European with a scar on his face stroking a hairless cat? Well, one of them has appointed their successor.
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Our Final Times Online Bugle
Welcome to Top Stories, the show where we flick through the archives and find the Top Stories from a previous Bugle issue, today's episode issue number 178. Where Andy and John Oliver said goodbye to there time …
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Welcome to Top Stories, the show where we flick through the archives and find the Top Stories from a previous Bugle issue, today's episode issue number 178. Where Andy and John Oliver said goodbye to there time with the Times, as issue 178 of The Bugle came 2 short of a perfect darts score. The final Times Bugle Top Story, NUKE news, as the bulletin of atomic scientists have moved their doomsday clock 1 minute forward.
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Humanity is Being Taken Over
Welcome back to Top Stories this week we’re heading a few years back to the 17th January 2023, issue 4249. Andy was joined by Alice Fraser and Ian Smith to discuss the Top Story that week that Technology is …
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Welcome back to Top Stories this week we’re heading a few years back to the 17th January 2023, issue 4249. Andy was joined by Alice Fraser and Ian Smith to discuss the Top Story that week that Technology is taking over humanity, it’s inevitable but should it be feared?
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America UPDATE
Welcome to Top Stories, the show where we dive back into the archives of previous Top Stories, from a past Bugle this week we head back to issue 4033, Almost half a year into Trump’s first term, Hari Kondablolu …
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Welcome to Top Stories, the show where we dive back into the archives of previous Top Stories, from a past Bugle this week we head back to issue 4033, Almost half a year into Trump’s first term, Hari Kondablolu and I breakdown what’s happened so far including Don’s falling out with FBI head honcho James Comey.
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FINAL Bugle ever (while UK are in the EU)
Welcome to Top Stories, we’re heading back to issue 4139 where I was joined appropriately by Alice Fraser and James Nokise, for this Brexit special, ahead of UK’s exit from the European Union! Enjoy that? Why …
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Welcome to Top Stories, we’re heading back to issue 4139 where I was joined appropriately by Alice Fraser and James Nokise, for this Brexit special, ahead of UK’s exit from the European Union!
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