In 2015, Jamie Morton discovered that his father had self-published an erotic novel, Belinda Blinked, under the pen name Rocky Flintstone. Rather than pretend it didn't exist, Morton started reading chapters aloud to his friends James Cooper and Alice Levine, and recording it.

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What began as a private joke about a sales executive's adventures in the "pots and pans industry" became one of the biggest comedy podcasts Britain has ever produced: over 430 million downloads, two sold-out world tours, and an HBO comedy special, before the trio chose to end it on their own terms.

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Actor Michael Sheen, a vocal fan, once called the writing "Shakespearesque," which tells you everything about the affection this show earned, dad jokes and all.

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OCT 2015

Belinda Blinked, chapter one

Jamie Morton, James Cooper and Alice Levine record the first episode, reading a chapter of Morton's father's novel aloud.

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2017–2018

Sold-out world tours

Live shows sell out venues including the Sydney Opera House and Radio City Music Hall in New York.

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MAY 2019

An HBO comedy special

The live show is filmed over two nights at London's Roundhouse and airs on HBO, and on Sky Atlantic in the UK.

 

DEC 2022

The trio go out on a high

After seven years, six series and 430m+ downloads, the podcast ends, later becoming the first inductee into the British Podcast Awards' Hall of Fame.