Days
By Ian Smith, Amanda Danells-Bewley
Join Amanda Danells-Bewley and Ian Smith as they take an irreverent look at the plethora of odd, interesting, and occasionally ridiculous celebration days from around the globe.
Latest episode
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Star Wars Day
It's Star Wars Day, and Ian and Amanda are back in the studio after a 3-year hiatus, ready to geek out. Ian unleashes his inner nerd, while Amanda gamely dons Princess Leia buns. The duo welcomes special guest Quizmaster 3000, a Star Wars… -
International Day of Yoga
It's the UN's International Day of Yoga. Ian and Amanda celebrate with awesome Yoga teacher Marie Burns. -
National Walking Month
Amanda and Ian go for a walk. They make a spectacle of themselves about the town, and hardly get lost at all. -
Mole Day - 23rd October 2020
Ian & Amanda talk to Dr Anna Watson of CHEM Trust about chemistry and chemicals. Moles are occasionally mentioned. -
World Postcard Day – 1st October 2020
Episode for World Postcard Day with guest John Sheehan from Ghost Postcards. -
International Talk Like A Pirate Day - 19th September 2020
Arrrr me hearties, it's International Talk Like A Pirate Day with very special guest Alex Barker from Be More Pirate. -
Roald Dahl Day - 13th September 2020
It’s Roald Dahl Day, and Ian and Amanda are celebrating in the Grove Bookshop in Ilkley, with manager Mike Sansbury. Amanda shows off her vintage book collection, Ian explains why he spends so much time in the loo, and Mike tells us which Charlie and… -
International Bacon Day - 5th September 2020
Ian & Amanda celebrate International Bacon Day, and are joined once again by Farmer Jan from Muckleton Meats who schools them in how to cook a full English breakfast. -
National Banana Split Day - 25th August 2020
In this mini-episode, Ian and Amanda's banana splits are judged and found wanting. -
World Photography Day - 19th August 2020
In this bumper episode, Amanda and Ian have a wide ranging conversation with photographer Mark Waddington.
