Ella Plays What

Stop all the clocks. Cut off the telephone. Prevent the dog from barking with a juicy bone. Okay, it's not quite that bad, but this week sees the SERIES ONE FINALE of Ella Plays What! Not one to go out quietly however, Ella Woods (BBC Radio New Comedy Awards) is joined for the final episode of the series by a guest whose presence alone may just break the internet. Move over Kardashians - there's a new dynasty in town. Ladies and gentlemen, prepare thyselves. This week sees a WORLD EXCLUSIVE interview with the Daddy Cool himself...he's big in China, hails from Horsham, and knows his way around a baritone sax. YES, it's the one and only Mr BILL WOODS! Finally, the world's most enigmatic man and coolest daddyo in town shares his musical wisdom, touring tales from his days with funk outfit Madcap, and just how he became Sussex's main authority on hip hop. Ella also tries to tell him a joke, which goes about as well as you could expect it to in the presence of a comedy genius. Ahh well. You are about to wit

As old Billy Shakespeare said, 'If music be the food of love, play on!' And here on Ella Plays What, we couldn't agree more. This week, to honour both Shrove Tuesday and Valentines Day Ella Woods (BBC Radio New Comedy Awards) is joined by musical comedian and all around top gal Kate Lucas (Leicester Mercury New Comedian of the Year)to celebrate all things loving and edible. There's chat about pancakes, ideal valentines meals, and an attempt to fall in love again using the trusty Guardian questionnaire from last year's Valentines show. Spoiler alert - it wasn't a success. Either time. Pop a pancake on, get a rose between your teeth, and turn the volume up to an acceptable level. Things are about to get romantic. And tasty. And tuneful.

Summon your pipers, pop on your sporran, and get ready to stab that haggis - yes, it's time for the Ella Plays What 'Burns Night' special! Join Ella (BBC Radio New Comedy Awards) and her guest, the lovely Radio 4-personified Ben Lund-Conlon (Soho Theatre, The Happiness Principle) as they delve into the tartan world of Rabbie Burns! They explore his life, works, and unlikely influences, and conjure up their very own alternative celebration - Ben's night. Hopefully it'll catch on. Also, apologies in advance for Ella's accent. She's sure she'll stop eventually.

Happy New Year! Is it? So far it's fair to say 2016 has already dealt its share of surprise blows, but here at Ella Plays What we're doing our best to soldier on. This week, Ella Woods (BBC Radio New Comedy Awards) is joined by comedy mastermind and self-proclaimed (de)motivational speaker Jordan Brookes (Comedian's Choice Awards nominee, Welsh Unsigned Stand-up Award 2012, BBC Radio New Comedy Awards) as they explore BEGINNINGS! They chat new year plans, Red Dwarf, and rework some inspirational quotes with questionable effect. Why bloody not.