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

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Published: 2026-04-23T18:45:38+00:00
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## Resource

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.

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