Suffering fools & making an impression

Suffering fools & making an impression

March 23, 2026 · 35 min

About this episode

The episode discusses the nuances of making an impression and the rules surrounding mimicry, alongside commentary on societal issues.

Making an impression - but are there rules on who you can and can’t mimic? Have you got a problem with “problematic”, and the obituary writers who don’t suffer fools gladly... Host: Nicky Campbell Producers: Fiona Cotteril, Ben Sutherland, Lewis Borg-Cardona. Sound design and Audio Mix: Ben Firth Music:Kirsty Campbell-Ritchie, Kate Robbins, Lyndon Livingstone at Razorshop Productions, Sam Parker, Amanda Harkett, Nicky Campbell, Mark Adams, Remi Harris. The track “A Better World” is performed by Jubba White. Editor: Mark Sandell For the BBC: Content producer: Lauren Ferguson Commissioning Executive: Will Cooper Managing Editor: Julie Cullen Lead Commissioning Editor: Richard Maddock

People in this episode

Host: Nicky Campbell

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Organizations: BBC, BBC Radio 5 Live, Razorshop Productions, Lauren Ferguson, Will Cooper, Julie Cullen, Richard Maddock

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