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Bang On It

Michelle De Swarte and Laura Smyth review things from their week so you don’t have to, and tell you if they’re worth your time.

Radio 4,15 episodes

Episodes

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15. Cheesy Feet and Old Ibiza Ravers
Michelle's broken her laptop in a bizarre way and Laura's living her 'amish best life'.
21 Jun 2023,37 mins,
14. I Fought the Law
This week, Michelle's run in with the police and Laura's thoughts on Paris Hilton's book.
14 Jun 2023,33 mins,
13. Touch My Bum With Lucky Heather
From Tina Turner to Buddhist Chanting, Laura and Michelle are going in deep.
07 Jun 2023,37 mins,
12. Drinking Margaritas on an IV Drip
Laura questions her consumer choices and Michelle talks A-lister encounters.
31 May 2023,30 mins,
11. Don't Invite Me To Anything
Michelle fears the wrath of Beyoncé fans and Laura dishes on Selling Sunset.
24 May 2023,30 mins,
10. Bathing in a Vat of HRT
Michelle gets the fear of the menopause and Laura makes new friends on holiday.
17 May 2023,36 mins,
9. A Bad Pear Hurts Your Soul
Laura and Michelle discuss 'Succession' and if they'll ever grow out of using slang.
10 May 2023,34 mins,
8. Hairbands for Nightclub Toilets
This week, Michelle De Swarte is hungover. So be gentle.
03 May 2023,27 mins,
7. The Real Purpose of a Sombrero
Michelle and Laura discuss sacking off your family for some me time and Laura goes viral.
26 Apr 2023,27 mins
6. The Grand National, Margate, Obsession on Netflix and A Streetcar Named Desire
Did Laura win big on The Grand National? And why does Michelle have beef with Margate?
19 Apr 2023,26 mins,
5. Nalini Malani’s new exhibition, Reduced Skincare, Kid’s Party Entertainers and I’ve Had It
Michelle and Laura discuss reduced price skincare and children's party entertainers.
12 Apr 2023,30 mins,
4. Easter, Swarm, Anaesthetic and Saying Goodbye To Your Therapist
Laura explains her love of Easter and Michelle laments breaking up with her therapist.
05 Apr 2023,31 mins,
3. Sisters, Hockney, Breadwinners and Tarot Cards
Laura reconnects with her sister and Michelle explains her tarot card obsession.
29 Mar 2023,29 mins,
2. Multitasking, Audiobooks, Giving up vaping and Paula
Laura and Michelle zero in on some of the things that have entered their orbit this week.
22 Mar 2023,32 mins,
1. Boundaries, Body Make-Up, Burgers and Booking Things
Nothing’s off limits in Michelle and Laura’s review of what is and isn’t worth your time.
15 Mar 2023,29 mins,