The Unbelievable Truth | NUDITY, SHOES, WALT DISNEY, CAKES | David Mitchell

The truth is out there... but it’s buried under a mountain of hilarious lies! Join host David Mitchell for another episode of the legendary BBC Radio 4 panel game where comedians try to smuggle "unbelievable" facts past their suspicious rivals.

In this episode, our panel takes on everything from the history of animation to the contents of your wardrobe. Can you spot the truth before the buzzer sounds?

🔍 Today’s Lectures:
🍑 NUDITY: From ancient Olympic traditions to bizarre public laws, the panel strips away the fiction to find the naked truth about being... well, naked.

👟 SHOES: A lecture that walks you through the weirdest footwear in history. Learn about the shoes that were too tall to walk in and the strange things people have used as soles.

🐭 WALT DISNEY: Think you know the House of Mouse? Think again. The panel explores the odd habits, secret tunnels, and urban legends surrounding the man behind the ears.

🍰 CAKES: A delicious segment filled with "baked-in" lies. Discover the royal history of fruitcakes and the cakes that were used for anything but eating.

🎭 The Panelists:
Trying to out-bluff each other under David Mitchell’s watchful eye:

Victoria Coren Mitchell – Bringing her professional poker-player's "bluffing" skills to the table.

Richard Osman – The giant of trivia who makes every lie sound like a Wikipedia entry.

Lou Sanders – Expect the surreal, the chaotic, and the brilliantly weird.

Neil Delamere – The Irish wit ready to pounce on every suspicious claim.

🎧 Why You Need to Listen:
The Mitchell vs. Mitchell Dynamic: This episode features David’s wife, Victoria Coren Mitchell. Their witty banter and domestic "tiffs" over the rules are a fan favorite.

Shocking Facts: Wait until you hear the truth about early Disney animations or the origins of specific high-heeled shoes.

Sarcastic Brilliance: As always, David Mitchell’s indignant outbursts and pedantic corrections keep the panel on their toes.

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