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This was a sketch I submitted to Series 24 Epsiode 1 of Newsjack. I like the premise, but I appreciate it probably needed a few more laughs and the end was pretty weak. Anyway, go easy on it! Apologies once again for any formatting issues. It is copied straight from the Word template. Smart materials: From tiny robots to colour-swapping clothes Imagine concrete bridges that can heal cracks without human intervention, or tiny machines that can be injected into the body to treat disease. These are just two applications for a category of ‘animate smart materials’ that change and adapt to their environment that, according to a new report, have the potential to transform the way we live. Personally, until they can develop something that automatically changes what I’m eating depending on what I’m watching then I’m not that impressed. It seems however there those with some deep concerns over the potential of these smart materials…             SUPERHERO ZOOM MEETING   FX:          

BBC Newsjack returned on Thursday 25th February at 10.30pm on BBC Radio 4 Extra for a four-episode run. It is also being repeated on BBC Radio 4 at 11pm on Fridays this series so it would be extra bloomin' lovely to get something on! The oneliners and goo week/bad weeks will be on this page with links to any sketches I send. Episode 1 - 25/02/21 Onliners A female German beach volleyball team has said it will boycott a tournament in Qatar over the country’s ban on players wearing bikinis on court. In an act of solidarity, many men have said they will now also boycott watching the event altogether. Only submitted one this week as I really struggled to find anything. Ilso submitted a sketch, which you can read here: Superhero Zoom Meeting. Episode 2 - 04/03/21 Onliners A Californian plastic surgeon is being investigated for appearing at a virtual trial mid-operation. Suspicions were aroused as when addressing the court, a buzzer went off and the patient’s nose flashed red. A firm sell

BBC Radio Scotland's Breaking the news started its latest 10-week run on 19th February 2021. Please see my submissions below. Hopefully some of these will have green text at some point to indicate they made it on air! Jump to: Episode 1 Episode 2 Episode 3 Episode 4 Episode 5 Episode 6 Episode 7 Episode 8 Episode 9 Episode 11 Episode 1 - 19/02/21 Openers & closers Nestle has announced that they are launching a vegan Kit-Kat. The plant-based bar, named Kit-Kat V, was created following public demand. People are hopeful that those enjoying the product will now ‘have a break’ from telling everyone that they are vegan. Coca-Cola is to test a paper bottle as part of a longer-term bid to eliminate plastic from its packaging entirely. The prototype is made by a Danish company from an extra-strong paper shell that still contains a thin plastic liner. Or, as it used to be known, a straw. A Lib Dem MSP has apologised after swearing at a female minister