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LIFE’S A GAS is a series of short audio comedy monologues, each with a topical twist. Written by Ben Ellis & performed by Sara Starling, voiceover.
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Monday Dec 18, 2023
Monday Dec 18, 2023
Pub quiz fanatic and lonely heart, Claire is looking for a man for Christmas. She's off Christmas speed dating tomorrow night and her randy mum will be tagging along. Claire's keeping her fingers, toes and legs crossed that Mr Right will be waiting for her - let's just hope that mum doesn't swoop in there first!
More about Sara Starling voice over : https://sarastarling.co.uk/
More on writer, Ben Ellis:
https://sarastarling.co.uk/2021/04/29/meet-ben-ellis-writer-of-lifes-a-gas-more/
How the podcast started:
https://sarastarling.co.uk/2021/04/07/the-birth-of-a-podcast-lifes-a-gas/
Monday Dec 18, 2023
Monday Dec 18, 2023
Office worker Alison is in quandary over what to buy for her Secret Santa. The problem is that she's got fussy Fiona - fussy Fiona who's allergic to EVERYTHING!
More about Sara Starling voice over : https://sarastarling.co.uk/
More on writer, Ben Ellis:
https://sarastarling.co.uk/2021/04/29/meet-ben-ellis-writer-of-lifes-a-gas-more/
How the podcast started:
https://sarastarling.co.uk/2021/04/07/the-birth-of-a-podcast-lifes-a-gas/
Wednesday Apr 27, 2022
Wednesday Apr 27, 2022
Four times Crufts champion (and celebrity Shih Tzu) Anne shares her tips for being fabulous, while still maintaining a very “down to earth” outlook on life!
More about Sara Starling voice over : https://sarastarling.co.uk/
More on writer, Ben Ellis:
https://sarastarling.co.uk/2021/04/29/meet-ben-ellis-writer-of-lifes-a-gas-more/
How the podcast started:
https://sarastarling.co.uk/2021/04/07/the-birth-of-a-podcast-lifes-a-gas/
Wednesday Dec 22, 2021
Wednesday Dec 22, 2021
Grumpy Basset Hound, Ruby is having a right whinge; she just doesn't get what all the fuss is about with this Christmas malarkey, in this first episode of 'Dogologue' - a new comedy podcast series from the creators of 'Life's A Gas'
More about Sara Starling voice over : https://sarastarling.co.uk/
More on writer, Ben Ellis:
https://sarastarling.co.uk/2021/04/29/meet-ben-ellis-writer-of-lifes-a-gas-more/
How the podcast started:
https://sarastarling.co.uk/2021/04/07/the-birth-of-a-podcast-lifes-a-gas/
Friday Aug 13, 2021
Friday Aug 13, 2021
Pam and her husband, John haven’t enjoyed any “downstairs” activities in months, and Pam’s libido is now off the scale. She decides to take matters into her own hands and arranges for a nice dirty weekend together. But the results aren't quite what she'd expected...or hoped for!
Music: “Jazzy Ashes” by The Underscore Orkestra
More about Sara Starling voice over : https://sarastarling.co.uk/
More on writer, Ben Ellis:
https://sarastarling.co.uk/2021/04/29/meet-ben-ellis-writer-of-lifes-a-gas-more/
How the podcast started:
https://sarastarling.co.uk/2021/04/07/the-birth-of-a-podcast-lifes-a-gas/
Friday Jul 23, 2021
Friday Jul 23, 2021
We catch up with eternal singleton, Karen to find out how she's getting on with the dating since we last dropped in on her.
Music: “Jazzy Ashes” by The Underscore Orkestra
More about Sara Starling voice over : https://sarastarling.co.uk/
More on writer, Ben Ellis:
https://sarastarling.co.uk/2021/04/29/meet-ben-ellis-writer-of-lifes-a-gas-more/
How the podcast started:
https://sarastarling.co.uk/2021/04/07/the-birth-of-a-podcast-lifes-a-gas/
Wednesday Jul 21, 2021
Wednesday Jul 21, 2021
We catch up with man mad sex pest, Bev to see if she's still obsessed with her dishy neighbour, Ron - the one with the good legs and the nice bum!
Music: “Jazzy Ashes” by The Underscore Orkestra
More about Sara Starling voice over : https://sarastarling.co.uk/
More on writer, Ben Ellis:
https://sarastarling.co.uk/2021/04/29/meet-ben-ellis-writer-of-lifes-a-gas-more/
How the podcast started:
https://sarastarling.co.uk/2021/04/07/the-birth-of-a-podcast-lifes-a-gas/
Monday Jul 19, 2021
Monday Jul 19, 2021
We catch up with opinionated hairdresser extraordinaire, Chantelle-Rose to discuss how life at the salon has changed since we last met her. Susan’s stopped by the salon to get her fringe fixed, but probably wishes she hadn’t have bothered!
Music: “Jazzy Ashes” by The Underscore Orkestra
More about Sara Starling voice over : https://sarastarling.co.uk/
More on writer, Ben Ellis:
https://sarastarling.co.uk/2021/04/29/meet-ben-ellis-writer-of-lifes-a-gas-more/
How the podcast started:
https://sarastarling.co.uk/2021/04/07/the-birth-of-a-podcast-lifes-a-gas/
Thursday Jun 03, 2021
Thursday Jun 03, 2021
While shopping at Sainsbury’s, posh housewife, Patricia discovers that wearing a facemask is the ideal way to avoid certain individuals she'd rather not have to speak to.
Music: “Jazzy Ashes” by The Underscore Orkestra
More about Sara Starling voice over : https://sarastarling.co.uk/
More on writer, Ben Ellis:
https://sarastarling.co.uk/2021/04/29/meet-ben-ellis-writer-of-lifes-a-gas-more/
How the podcast started:
https://sarastarling.co.uk/2021/04/07/the-birth-of-a-podcast-lifes-a-gas/
Thursday May 13, 2021
Thursday May 13, 2021
No-nonsense Fiona is a Senior Careers Advisor. She’s not exactly what you might call a “people person” – in fact, she detests the general public and is sick of them constantly coming to her for careers advice. Not that she’s ever really been much use in that department; her idea of advising is fobbing people off with a pamphlet so she can get back to her scone.
Music: “Jazzy Ashes” by The Underscore Orkestra
More about Sara Starling voice over : https://sarastarling.co.uk/
More on writer, Ben Ellis:
https://sarastarling.co.uk/2021/04/29/meet-ben-ellis-writer-of-lifes-a-gas-more/
How the podcast started:
https://sarastarling.co.uk/2021/04/07/the-birth-of-a-podcast-lifes-a-gas/