Hometime with Bush and Richie

Richie has had his headphones repaired, Bonfire Night chat, and a bit of help.

Bush has been banned and Richie's hat got panned.

Don Thomas, veteran NASA astronaut and ambassador for the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida, joins Bush & Richie for a chat about all things space.

Sebastian Croft, AKA Bash, one of the winners of the Celebrity Traitors, joins Bush & Richie to talk about the secrets of the castle.

Comedy legend Bill Bailey joins Bush on Hometime.

Hollywood legend, Michael Douglas joins Bush for a chat about his incredible career.

Bush has come up with an intriguing method to help stop himself misusing the word 'literally'.

Bush is afraid of scaffolders, and he's got a minor moan.

Hollywood star, Kyle MacLachlan, joins Hometime for a chat about Twin Peaks, Dune, David Lynch and more.

Richie is joined by his Absolute Radio colleague, the very funny, Jon Richardson.

Bush is considering a caravan holiday, Richie's feeling Christmassy already and a listener wants help with a conundrum.

Richie nearly took a day off work, stories of being Home or Not Home, and tales about your Nana's house.

Saying goodbye to your favourite objects, cars getting towed and more hat chat.

Berets, cooking and hiccups.

Loose change, shrapnel and ideas torpedoed.

Bush & Richie pose a very important question on today's show.

Bush believes he was late because of a time slip in the building, so a Hometime experiment is in order.

Charlie Higson joins Bush & Richie to chat all about the latest book in his Young Bond series, as well as remembering the Fast Show.

The Nation's PE Teacher Joe Wicks joins Bush & Richie to chat about how we can help ourselves on this Mental Health Awareness Day.

The strange things you can hear when you’re at home... Plus, Bush & Richie ask are you home or not home…

Sir Michael Palin talks to Richie about his 'In The Philippines' UK Tour 2026 and reflects on some of his amazing experiences travelling the globe.

Star of the Amazing Spiderman, the Social Network and now the Uprising, Andrew Garfield, joins Bush & Richie for a chat.

What nightclub does a certain song transport you to, and cake help.

Stories of being Home Or Not Home, and novelty key rings.

Retro gaming and 18th birthday surprises.

The Rooneys join Bush & Richie to talk all about their new TV show, plus music and football.

Your last email subject and foods that didn’t exist.

Modern additions to the Bayeux Tapestry, and stories of being Home or Not Home.

How to cover up a hickey and signs of Autumn arriving.

Stolen bikes, next level of parenting and defeats.

Bush & Richie are joined by iconic comedy duo Mel And Sue to talk about the return of their hit Saturday night game show Win Win.

The incredibly weird smells that you can’t get enough of... Plus, Bush & Richie ask if you're home or not home...

Your life announcements, what your last online purchase says about you and peanut butter wars…

Bush & Richie were joined by Alexander Armstrong. They spoke all about Alexander being the ambassador for the National Year of Reading, and of course, they'll be asking him about Pointless and the chances of an Armstrong & Miller reunion.

Bush & Richie got the inside scoop on the Oasis reunion.That's because they were joined by Steven Knight, the mastermind behind brand new documentary, Oasis: Don't Look Back in Anger. As well as talking about the Gallaghers they asked Steven about his TV show Peaky Blinders, and the upcoming Bond film that he is writing.

A horse dentist, door numbers and stories of Home or Not Home

Who have you sat behind? Who were your mates in 2008?

Sneak peaks, WSL action and what did you do in 2002?

Legendary Lioness, Jill Scott, joins Bush & Richie to chat about the return of the WSL.

Sitting through boring things, school lunches and putting things on show.

Milestones, festival gripes, transfer window annoyances and home or not home.

Diets, micro pigs and the tooth fairy.

How to survive a night out with 20 something lads, and your camping hacks ahead of the weekend…

Are people winning or losing the week, and stories of being home or not home.

Hiding things in your house, a leak and scoring for sleeping.

Richie averted a low level crisis and wants to talk about robots.

Celebrating life results as well as GCSEs, more of your AI menus, an emotive debate about hair clippings…

Stuff that only your mates can get away with saying to you, and AI menus.

What could you easily eat in one sitting, and pre-season practise.

Tattoos you nearly had and castle help.

Now That's What I Call Solar Eclipse, and closing in on some classical Britpop.

A rider fit for a quartet, hose pipe bans and marking territory.

What have you given a go recently, a Britpop quartet development, and replacement.

An attempt to play a Britpop song, school musical instruments and a bit of help.

The force will be Aberstwyth you, a homemade rocket and Home or Not Home.

When was the last time you saw an owl? Classical Britpop and fans.

Describing roads as people, a new spin on Britpop and lane swimming.

Comedian Matt Forde talks to Bush about his new tour and hosting Absolute Radio Live.

Joke shops, pub quizzes and recognising sounds.

Bush's middle name Lesley, joke catalogues and Home or Not Home.

Filet-O-Fish drama, painful things you watch and historical summer holidays.

Improving the cinema experience, top trumps and an accident in the office.

Comedy legend Johnny Vegas joins Bush & Richie for a chat.

Cup holders in cinemas, Prince George's Birthday and Home or Not Home

Niche talents, unlikely fears and Britpop plaques.

A fashion crime was committed in the world cup final and Bush & Richie want to make some plaques.

Hope in the face of the England World Cup result, warm red wine and rounders.

What's your set up for the football? What does 3 mean to you?

Stories about windows smashing, Costco and using your partners items.

The worst insects, cash and carries and plasters.

Bush had some glass lodged in his foot, and a listener has a world cup problem.

Sesame snaps, Wimbledon-inspired names and Home or Not Home

Comedy legend Les Dennis joins Bush & Richie to talk Dinnerladies, Extras and more from the showbiz world.

Late night football, broken wrists and celebrity death hoaxes.

More cave chat and staying up til 1am.

Catch up on Hometime if you happened to be watching the England v DR Congo football game on Wednesday.

A big cat in Essex, Wimbledon and Britain's Best Cave

Garden technology, airfields and drone hour.

On Today's Hometime show, Bush and Richie ask for the weird heatwave activities you've seen - and Richie tries to calm Bush's fear of rollercoasters - while they also predict Scotland v Brazil using Fifa 98!

On Today's Hometime show, Bush and Richie ask for fashion advice, on whether a belt is acceptable to wear with shorts. Find out if it is, and also what FIFA 98 predicts England v Ghana to turn out like!

An audit of the nation's best gifts from this Father's day, plus find out the shocking revelation Richie's brother spilled over the weekend

More detective work on Richie's potential eagle sighting, with a weigh in from a falconry expert, plus there's a heat related Help...

A survey of the state of the nation to where luck is, more Fifa 98 predictions and Richie's convinced he's seen an eagle flying above him...

Advice on how to ride a rollercoaster, revisiting old TV shows, and a new acronym for North, East, South, West.

Bush is asking the big questions today... who was the hardest kid at your school growing up and can you train yourself to cope with rollercoasters?

What's the Scotland v Haiti score going to be according to our Fifa 98 experiment?

Former England captain and football legend Terry Butcher joins Bush & Richie to talk all about his new documentary, Invisible Wounds, and the World Cup.

How can Bush & Richie predict the World Cup results? Plus, cinema rules.

Disappointing McDonalds, suspensions, summer gadgets and memories of old tv shows.

Richie was joined by the stars of Mock The Week to talk all about the new series of the panel show.

The Queen of Country Pop joins Bush & Richie for a chat.

Kasabian's Serge stars in today's Hometime show, plus your day as a country song.

Emergency pants and disputed items.

Richie covered something in his house and Bush wants to propose some new rules.

The very funny stand up and star of Parks & Rec, Aziz Ansari, joins Bush & Richie for a chat.

Pets in the bath, Think Yourself Cool and stories of being Home or Not Home.

What's the worst job in this weather?

News about Manichester: A Tribute To Mani.

Richie's in a fantastic mood, Bush has done something unusual and the guys get ready for more awards disappointment.

Wrestling legend Paul Wight, AKA the Big Show, joins Bush & Richie to talk all things AEW.

Kayleigh came last in the cross country, Dave knows lots about cows and Richie talks to the cast of Dutton Ranch.

A listener stole Bush's catch, Richie's on tour, and soap opera fancy dress.

The big day is here - and Bush and Richie bring you Hometime from a fishing lake...

On the eve of their fishing trip, Bush & Richie receive more angling advice, crying at things and solo activities.

The very funny Chris O'Dowd joins Bush & Richie to talk all about his new film, The Sheep Detectives.

Fishing advice from some big names in the world of fishing.

Comedy legend Steve Coogan joins Bush & Richie to talk about his new TV series, Legends.

Fishing advice and tech & afternoon tea at a palace

Richie flew low, cafe chat and there's a fishing announcement.

Stories of not being able to touch things, an outdoor announcement, and baked beans.

A bitesize edition of Hometime - with discussion about workplace nightmares and tips for summer.

TV Quiz show appearances, more summer activities and stories of being Home or Not Home.

New activities to try this summer, the joys of train travel and medals.

Underwhelming gifts, awards nominations and train station help.

Richie has a bone to pick with backpacks, while Bush is confused by yawns.

The least popular crisp flavour, wallop moments and bin chat.

Middle class injuries, Sunday morning antics and dangerous quiz names.

Richie rates your dishwashers and Bush wants culinary help.

Bush has beef at the gym and Richie wants to rate your dishwashers.

What are you low level fuming about? And Oasis are to be inducted in the Hall of Fame.

Bush had a bone to pick with Richie, crazy excuses and weird panics.

Bush was joined by one of the best-loved band in the world, the Wiggles, for a chat!

Stories of doing things differently because of the good weather, plus stories of being Home or Not Home.

A marathon update, landmarks that tell you you're nearly home, and bank holiday hobbies.

What's to be found on the dark side of the moon? A pressure washer conundrum, and Bush & Richie wave people off on their Easter weekend.

Stories of winning strange prizes, plus stories of being Home or Not Home.

Brownie sagas and unusual items in the oven.

Star of the Pitt, Noah Wyle, joins Bush & Richie to talk all about the award-winning TV show.

From Tuesday's hometime show - Nick tells the story of a snack that's all scotch and no egg and Kevin is the Underground Adventurer in another instalment of 'Tunnel Time'...

The very funny Katherine Ryan joins Bush & Richie to talk all about her podcast, What's My Age Again?

An ode to Richie's pothole, home or not home and things parents do for their kids.

Craig tests the Absolute Radio signal through the Conwy Tunnel in North Wales, and Richie picks a sing-a-long classic for the soundtrack to his own funeral...

A listener needs some help with a bird box, plus the guys have a slipper debate.

An Big Coat update, weird compliments and are you Home or Not Home?

Strange places to sleep, and Bush & Richie try some Irish delicacies on St Patrick's Day.

Minor Monday Moans, St Paddy's Day research and a Country comeback.

Country stars and amazing food.

Pyjama chat and country music advice.

Stories of being in the wrong place at the wrong time, plus Richie took a trip to the Stetson shop, and are you home or not home?

Pulling the plug, a Reading Festival conundrum, and the King of Country returns.

Hollywood royalty Kurt Russell, and his son, Wyatt, join Bush & Richie to talk all about the new season of Monarch: Legacy of Monsters.

Tuesday's Hometime highlights - trying something new and a big coat protocol update.

Shed chat, Crufts and World Book Day.

Interesting inspections, a country announcement and are you Home or Not Home?

James Buckley joined Bush & Richie to talk all about his brand new film, Mother's Pride. Plus, they spoke about video games and of course, his time playing Jay in the hit TV series, the Inbetweeners.

Minor Monday Moans, some Country Music plans and a tribute to a friend.

To do lists, a football and financial dilemma and wastes of time.

How have you gone giddy with the weather, home or not home, and the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame.

Do horses have accents, strange cakes and going to the vets.

Minor Monday Moans turn into a chat about tunnels, and stories of gardening injuries.

Long journey lies, the wrong way to stack a dishwasher and a bit of half term help.

Highlights from the last 2 days on Hometime - niche museums and stories of caving in.

The very funny Maisie Adam joined Richie to talk all about the upcoming Teenage Cancer Trust Comedy gig at the Royal Albert Hall. PLUS, they'll be chatting about football and discussing the gold mine of comedy that is the Winter Olympics.

It's nearly Chinese New Year and Richie is in a manifesting mood, plus, he tried out an old toy from the 80s.

The podcast from Monday's Show, including Minor Moans and stories of being a house guest.

Tips for running, a front door or back door debate, and windscreen wipers

A special guest, winning your dinner and a skill with thumbs.

Alpha to Zulu, active wagers and being a good guest.

When Bush & Richie return on Monday, Mackenzie Crook will be their guest on Hometime. He'll be talking all about his follow up to Detectorists, his new TV show, Small Prophets.They'll also be asking Mackenzie about his starring roles in some of the biggest TV series & films ever: the Office, Game of Thrones and Pirates of the Caribbean.

Weird weekends, dog ducks and powercuts.

Competition wins, home or not home and a tribute to a snooker legend.

Bush & Richie screw up their audition to be the new bake off hosts, stories of going up on stage and wasted fitness investments.

Breaking things, eating cereal sideways, childish pranks and minor moans.

Bad bookings and stories of nosebleeds.

Comedian John Bishop joins Bush & Richie to talk all about Is This Thing On? The new film inspired by his life.

Crazy prices, being made to do stuff as kids and stories of being home or not home.

Places you'll haunt when you expire, do dogs only see yellow and four cheese pizza cut with scissors from the stationery cupboard. There's also talk of an indestructible duck.

Cutting pizza with scissors, snipping fallen spaghetti and minor Monday moans.

The Hometime Show from Monday. Bez & Shaun Ryder were guests on the Hometime Show earlier this week which meant that Bush & Richie's producer had to work hard censoring any swears. Plus, minor moans.

Strange things doing whilst listening to the show, superstitions and going into work with your parents.

A breakup update, if humans could feed like dogs, 80s perfumes continued and tales of being home or not home.

Old tech, smells from past decades and Magician extraordinaire Steven Frayne (FKA Dynamo) joins Bush & Richie for a chat and he couldn't stop by without demonstrating a trick!

Prepare for chaos as the Happy Mondays duo, Bez & Shaun Ryder, join Bush & Richie for a chat. You can expect some colourful language!

Breakthroughs, walk on music and zombie apocalypses.

The star of 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple, Skins and Sinners

Why aren't there universal cooking temperatures? Bush is Home, Richie is not Home, are you Home or Not Home?

Darts nicknames, to do lists and new TV show, Pluribus.

Bush & Richie enlist the help of a darts coach, plus belts and bins.

Paul McKenna joins Bush & Richie for some advice on how to start 2026 in the right way!

Help with a clown problem, advice from a dog trainer and a resolutions amnesty.

Home or not home despite the cold weather, unique ways of keeping warm and adult's with novelty back packs.

What grinds your gears but shouldn't? How long should a car be parked outside your house for?

Leftover from Christmas, and Richie makes a big statement about dogs!

Heroes working on Christmas Eve, who's home or not home and more!

A panto audit, an electric car issue, and the question of how Santa gets in houses without chimneys.

The Pig In Blanket Index, a new dog, done or not done, and a Chris Rea tribute.

Star of Countdown's Dictionary Corner, Lexicographer, Susie Dent joins Bush & Richie.

Find A Word For, top 00s toys and Next Level Parenting.Special Susie Dent podcast on the way Friday 19th December.

Where do you hide your presents, are you home or not home, are you in a Christmas card round robin?

Parts in nativity plays and delayed deliveries.

Minor moans, 00s toys and a darts spread.

Bush and Richie are in Manchester's Mission Christmas Warehouse, the ultimate 90s toy is revealed and Dave Berry's got a challenge for them.

Tales of incredible Christmas parties, a 90s toy expert and home or not home stories.

90s toys, and getting excited during a moment of joy.

Minor Monday Moans and the ultimate 90s Christmas toy.

Comedy, football, hurling, parenthood, space, Bush & Richie covered a lot of ground with Dara Ó Briain!

Richie's rumbled someone, the top 5 toys of the 1980s and help with a secret santa gift!

How old is too old for an advent calendar? What's the best toy of the 80s? Are you home or not home?

What's the nation's favourite toy from the 1980s? Another club night, and what have your kids ruined.

Stars of the hit TV show Stranger Things, Joe, Charlie, Natalia & Jamie AKA, Steve, Jonathan, Nancy & Vecna, join Bush & Richie for a chat!