Episode

Josh Widdicombe XFM #1 - Stephen Merchant, James Acaster Classic Scrape, Joe Lycett

Podcast: British Comedy Devotee
Published: Apr 23, 2026
Duration seconds: 1928
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Summary

Ricky Gervais' XFM slot is taken over by Josh Widdicombe so Stephen Merchant phones in to critique his performance so far. James Acaster Classic Scrape series begins and Joe Lycett phones in.Broadcast on 7th February 2013.