Just in time for the 11th and a bit anniversary, here are some of the best bits from the 10 episodes of Seddonism FM 1999
* University Radio Exeter, 100.6FM
* Weekday Mornings, 10-12 for 2 Week RSL ,
* Hosted by Mark, Chris, K.O (with Alex doing a couple of shows before we "killed him off")
What is Seddonism?
Seddonism was advertised as "high density mediocrity avoidance". It was based around items, sketches, chat, and music and to many listeners it was their (late) breakfast show. It was formatted so that the same thing would be happening at the same time every day, and something entertaining would be happening at regular intervals.
Features and Material
The features were created and written by me, with some relatively new ideas, and others which had come some way in evolving. The show had a regular format, so that every day at the same time the same thing should be happening. So, every sketch item had 10 different scripts, one for every day.
Outline of Show:
Big jingle
Often a parody of a film or TV show
Introduction (preceded by a rant)
Marks Birthdays
I was tired of the celebrity birthday thing that is so often spouted on commercial stations, so I did a similar thing, but with twisted versions of the truth.
Interviews From The Vaults
A sketch item, presenting a fictitious interview with a historical figure.
TV Trivia Triathlon
Our quiz- after identifying a TV theme to qualifying, the contestant must answer 2 out 3 questions correctly to win a pizza from a local pizza delivery place.
The Mark Appeal
A comic charity appeal for something for me. (See sample script)
Todays Charity Case
Chris item. He takes a topical story from newspaper and presents it in a humorous way, using the catchphrase ...but not in that voice.
Love Cafe
A pre-written comedy item, either of several short dedications, or a love letter. This is followed by...
Hate Cafe
KO rants about something that has been bothering, or hits the streets to ask people what bothers them. An unpredictable item, on occasion we have had a go at KO if she hasnt found something to be irritated by.
Beatles Bit
A sketch item, where we look at how the Beatles might have come up with the ideas for their most famous songs.
Zoowatch
A sketch item that follows the problems with the fictitious Exeter Zoo.