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Join longtime friends Miquita Oliver & Jordan Stephens for their twice a week catch-ups, discussing everything from the highs and lows of their lives to the biggest cultural moments of the week.Every Monday, Miquita and Jordan will throw the show open and invite questions on a theme; indie sleaze, orgasms, lies… Then on Thursdays, they’ll pick apart the world around them with unfiltered conversation on everything from intimacy to interiors, from exercise to elections.Email: missme@bbc.co.uk WhatsApp: 08000 304 090 (+44 8000 304 090 from outside the UK)Miss Me? is a Persephonica production for BBC Sounds
Episodes to Learn English 230
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A Tariffic Time
Apr 10, 2025 36 min<p>Lily Allen and Miquita Oliver discuss Trump’s tariffs, the new Beatles biopic and the cult of sunbeds.</p><p>This episode contains very strong language and adult themes. Credits: Producer: Flossie Barratt Technical Producer: Will Gibson Smith Assistant Producer: Caillin McDaid Production Coordinator: Hannah Bennett Executive Producers: Dino Sofos and Ellie Clifford Assistant Commissioner for BBC: Lorraine Okuefuna Commissioning Editor for BBC: Dylan Haskins Miss Me? is a Persephonica production for BBC Sounds</p>
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Listen Bitch! Easy Come Easy Grow
Apr 7, 2025 32 min<p>Lily Allen and Miquita Oliver answer your questions about gardening.</p><p>Next week, we want to hear your questions about TAX. Please send us a voice note on WhatsApp: 08000 30 40 90. Or, if you like, send us an email: missme@bbc.co.uk.</p><p>This episode contains very strong language and adult themes. Credits: Producer: Flossie Barratt Technical Producer: Will Gibson Smith Assistant Producer: Caillin McDaid Production Coordinator: Hannah Bennett Executive Producers: Dino Sofos and Ellie Clifford Assistant Commissioner for BBC: Lorraine Okuefuna Commissioning Editor for BBC: Dylan Haskins Miss Me? is a Persephonica production for BBC Sounds</p>
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A Damsel In Distress
Apr 3, 2025 37 min<p>Lily Allen and Miquita Oliver discuss the new Snow White remake, the golden era of Topshop, and the changing face of the Great British high street.</p><p>This episode contains very strong language and adult themes. Credits: Producer: Flossie Barratt Technical Producer: Will Gibson Smith Assistant Producer: Caillin McDaid Production Coordinator: Hannah Bennett Executive Producers: Dino Sofos and Ellie Clifford Assistant Commissioner for BBC: Lorraine Okuefuna Commissioning Editor for BBC: Dylan Haskins Miss Me? is a Persephonica production for BBC Sounds</p>
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Listen Bitch! And That’s On Period
Mar 24, 2025 37 min<p>Lily Allen and Miquita Oliver answer your questions about menstruation.</p><p>This episode contains very strong language, adult themes, and discussions about abortion. If you have been affected by any of the issues raised, you can find support via the BBC Action Line: https://bbc.co.uk/actionline/ Credits: Producer: Flossie Barratt Technical Producer: Will Gibson Smith Assistant Producer: Caillin McDaid Production Coordinator: Hannah Bennett Executive Producers: Dino Sofos and Ellie Clifford Assistant Commissioner for BBC: Lorraine Okuefuna Commissioning Editor for BBC: Dylan Haskins Miss Me? is a Persephonica production for BBC Sounds</p>
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Drop and Fluff
Mar 20, 2025 32 min<p>Lily Allen and Miquita Oliver discuss new show Adolescence, kids and skincare, and share their thoughts on ageing.</p><p>This episode contains very strong language and adult themes. Credits: Producer: Flossie Barratt Technical Producer: Will Gibson Smith Production Coordinator: Hannah Bennett Executive Producers: Dino Sofos and Ellie Clifford Assistant Commissioner for BBC: Lorraine Okuefuna Commissioning Editor for BBC: Dylan Haskins Miss Me? is a Persephonica production for BBC Sounds</p>
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Listen Bitch! I'm The Problem
Mar 17, 2025 36 min<p>Lily Allen and Miquita Oliver answer your questions about gentrification.</p><p>Next week, we want to hear your questions about MENSTRUATION. Please send us a voice note on WhatsApp: 08000 30 40 90. Or, if you like, send us an email: missme@bbc.co.uk.</p><p>This episode contains very strong language and adult themes. Credits: Producer: Flossie Barratt Technical Producer: Will Gibson Smith Production Coordinator: Hannah Bennett Executive Producers: Dino Sofos and Ellie Clifford Assistant Commissioner for BBC: Lorraine Okuefuna Commissioning Editor for BBC: Dylan Haskins Miss Me? is a Persephonica production for BBC Sounds</p>
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Five Stars of Disagreement
Mar 13, 2025 35 min<p>Lily Allen and Miquita Oliver discuss their Live shows, the Glastonbury line-up and feminism.</p><p>This episode contains very strong language and adult themes. Credits: Producer: Flossie Barratt Technical Producer: Will Gibson Smith Production Coordinator: Hannah Bennett Executive Producers: Dino Sofos and Ellie Clifford Assistant Commissioner for BBC: Lorraine Okuefuna Commissioning Editor for BBC: Dylan Haskins Miss Me? is a Persephonica production for BBC Sounds</p>
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Listen Bitch! Hold The Phone
Mar 10, 2025 35 min<p>Lily Allen and Miquita Oliver answer your questions about phone etiquette.</p><p>Next week, we want to hear your questions about GENTRIFICATION. Please send us a voice note on WhatsApp: 08000 30 40 90. Or, if you like, send us an email: missme@bbc.co.uk.</p><p>This episode contains very strong language and adult themes. Credits: Producer: Flossie Barratt Technical Producer: Will Gibson Smith Production Coordinator: Hannah Bennett Executive Producers: Dino Sofos and Ellie Clifford Assistant Commissioner for BBC: Lorraine Okuefuna Commissioning Editor for BBC: Dylan Haskins Miss Me? is a Persephonica production for BBC Sounds</p>
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Say Thank You to Daddy
Mar 6, 2025 33 min<p>Lily Allen and Miquita Oliver discuss The Oscars, starting a commune and the Trump-Zelensky meet.</p><p>This episode contains very strong language and adult themes. Credits: Producer: Flossie Barratt Technical Producer: Will Gibson Smith Production Coordinator: Hannah Bennett Executive Producers: Dino Sofos and Ellie Clifford Assistant Commissioner for BBC: Lorraine Okuefuna Commissioning Editor for BBC: Dylan Haskins Miss Me? is a Persephonica production for BBC Sounds</p>
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Listen Bitch! Back on Track
Mar 3, 2025 32 min<p>Lily Allen and Miquita Oliver answer your questions about public transport.</p><p>Next week, we want to hear your questions about PHONE ETIQUETTE. Please send us a voice note on WhatsApp: 08000 30 40 90. Or, if you like, send us an email: missme@bbc.co.uk.</p><p>This episode contains very strong language and adult themes. Credits: Producer: Flossie Barratt Technical Producer: Will Gibson Smith Production Coordinator: Hannah Bennett Executive Producers: Dino Sofos and Ellie Clifford Assistant Commissioner for BBC: Lorraine Okuefuna Commissioning Editor for BBC: Dylan Haskins Miss Me? is a Persephonica production for BBC Sounds</p>
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An Armie and a Leg
Feb 27, 2025 37 min<p>Lily Allen and Miquita Oliver discuss Andrew Tate & the manosphere, Armie Hammer on Louis Theroux and what makes a good salad.</p><p>This episode contains very strong language, adult themes and strong sexual references. Credits: Producer: Flossie Barratt Technical Producer: Will Gibson Smith Production Coordinator: Hannah Bennett Executive Producers: Dino Sofos and Ellie Clifford Assistant Commissioner for BBC: Lorraine Okuefuna Commissioning Editor for BBC: Dylan Haskins Miss Me? is a Persephonica production for BBC Sounds</p>
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Listen Bitch! Kiss In Point
Feb 24, 2025 36 min<p>Lily Allen and Miquita Oliver answer your questions about kissing.</p><p>Next week, we want to hear your questions about PUBLIC TRANSPORT. Please send us a voice note on WhatsApp: 08000 30 40 90. Or, if you like, send us an email: missme@bbc.co.uk.</p><p>This episode contains very strong language, adult themes and strong sexual references. Credits: Producer: Flossie Barratt Technical Producer: Will Gibson Smith Production Coordinator: Hannah Bennett Executive Producers: Dino Sofos and Ellie Clifford Assistant Commissioner for BBC: Lorraine Okuefuna Commissioning Editor for BBC: Dylan Haskins Miss Me? is a Persephonica production for BBC Sounds</p>
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Fred AI-gain
Feb 20, 2025 26 min<p>Lily Allen and Miquita Oliver discuss the BAFTAs, the decline of Hollywood and a viral dance track that sounds a bit like Lily.</p><p>This episode contains very strong language and adult themes. Credits: Producer: Flossie Barratt Technical Producer: Will Gibson Smith Production Coordinator: Hannah Bennett Executive Producers: Dino Sofos and Ellie Clifford Assistant Commissioner for BBC: Lorraine Okuefuna Commissioning Editor for BBC: Dylan Haskins Miss Me? is a Persephonica production for BBC Sounds</p>
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Listen Bitch! Caress The Pain
Feb 17, 2025 29 min<p>Lily Allen and Miquita Oliver answer your questions about things to do before you die.</p><p>Next week, we want to hear your questions about KISSING. Please send us a voice note on WhatsApp: 08000 30 40 90. Or, if you like, send us an email: missme@bbc.co.uk.</p><p>This episode contains very strong language, adult themes and discussions about cancer and death. If you have been affected by any of the issues raised, you can find support via the BBC Action Line: https://bbc.co.uk/actionline/ Credits: Producer: Flossie Barratt Technical Producer: Will Gibson Smith Production Coordinator: Hannah Bennett Executive Producers: Dino Sofos and Ellie Clifford Assistant Commissioner for BBC: Lorraine Okuefuna Commissioning Editor for BBC: Dylan Haskins Miss Me? is a Persephonica production for BBC Sounds</p>
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I’m Just Gonna Ask Questions
Feb 13, 2025 36 min<p>Lily Allen and Miquita Oliver discuss the creativity behind writing musicals, the Super Bowl halftime show, and the chaos of natural disasters.</p><p>This episode contains very strong language and adult themes. Credits: Producer: Flossie Barratt Audio Editor: Jonathan O'Sullivan Technical Producer: Will Gibson Smith Production Coordinator: Hannah Bennett Executive Producers: Dino Sofos and Ellie Clifford Assistant Commissioner for BBC: Lorraine Okuefuna Commissioning Editor for BBC: Dylan Haskins Miss Me? is a Persephonica production for BBC Sounds</p>
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Listen Bitch! Get Over It
Feb 10, 2025 34 min<p>Miquita Oliver and Jordan Stephens answer your questions about flatmates.</p><p>Next week, we want to hear your questions about THINGS TO DO BEFORE YOU DIE. Please send us a voice note on WhatsApp: 08000 30 40 90. Or, if you like, send us an email: missme@bbc.co.uk.</p><p>This episode contains very strong language and adult themes. Credits: Producer: Flossie Barratt Technical Producer: Will Gibson Smith Production Coordinator: Hannah Bennett Executive Producers: Dino Sofos and Ellie Clifford Assistant Commissioner for BBC: Lorraine Okuefuna Commissioning Editor for BBC: Dylan Haskins Miss Me? is a Persephonica production for BBC Sounds</p>
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Let’s Talk About Sex... with Jordan Stephens
Feb 6, 2025 34 min<p>Miquita Oliver and Jordan Stephens discuss Bonnie Blue, Lily Phillips and the idea of queuing for sex.</p><p>This episode contains very strong language, adult themes and strong sexual references. If you have been affected by any of the issues raised, you can find support via the BBC Action Line: https://bbc.co.uk/actionline/ Credits: Producer: Flossie Barratt Technical Producer: Will Gibson Smith Production Coordinator: Hannah Bennett Executive Producers: Dino Sofos and Ellie Clifford Assistant Commissioner for BBC: Lorraine Okuefuna Commissioning Editor for BBC: Dylan Haskins Miss Me? is a Persephonica production for BBC Sounds</p>
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Listen Bitch! Kill Your Darlings
Feb 3, 2025 32 min<p>Miquita Oliver and Simon Amstell answer your questions about spirituality.</p><p>Next week, we want to hear your questions about FLATMATES. Please send us a voice note on WhatsApp: 08000 30 40 90. Or, if you like, send us an email: missme@bbc.co.uk.</p><p>This episode contains very strong language and adult themes. Credits: Producer: Jonathan O’Sullivan Technical Producer: Will Gibson Smith Production Coordinator: Hannah Bennett Executive Producers: Dino Sofos and Ellie Clifford Assistant Commissioner for BBC: Lorraine Okuefuna Commissioning Editor for BBC: Dylan Haskins Miss Me? is a Persephonica production for BBC Sounds</p>
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A Popworld Baby… with Simon Amstell
Jan 30, 2025 30 min<p>Miquita Oliver and Simon Amstell discuss Popworld, friendship and sperm donations.</p><p>This episode contains very strong language and adult themes. Credits: Producer: Flossie Barratt Technical Producer: Will Gibson Smith Production Coordinator: Hannah Bennett Executive Producers: Dino Sofos and Ellie Clifford Assistant Commissioner for BBC: Lorraine Okuefuna Commissioning Editor for BBC: Dylan Haskins Miss Me? is a Persephonica production for BBC Sounds</p>
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Listen Bitch! Do You Even Rate Me?!
Jan 27, 2025 40 min<p>Miquita Oliver and Jordan Stephens answer your questions about cheating.</p><p>Next week, we want to hear your questions about SPIRITUALITY. Please send us a voice note on WhatsApp: 08000 30 40 90. Or, if you like, send us an email: missme@bbc.co.uk.</p><p>This episode contains very strong language and adult themes. Credits: Producer: Flossie Barratt Technical Producer: Will Gibson Smith Production Coordinator: Hannah Bennett Executive Producers: Dino Sofos and Ellie Clifford Assistant Commissioner for BBC: Lorraine Okuefuna Commissioning Editor for BBC: Dylan Haskins Miss Me? is a Persephonica production for BBC Sounds</p>
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Neo-Indie Sleaze... with Jordan Stephens
Jan 23, 2025 43 min<p>Miquita Oliver and Jordan Stephens discuss partying in the 2010s, attraction and having a ‘type’.</p><p>This episode contains very strong language and adult themes. Credits: Producer: Flossie Barratt Technical Producer: Will Gibson Smith Production Coordinator: Hannah Bennett Executive Producers: Dino Sofos and Ellie Clifford Assistant Commissioner for BBC: Lorraine Okuefuna Commissioning Editor for BBC: Dylan Haskins Miss Me? is a Persephonica production for BBC Sounds</p>
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Listen Bitch! Papa Don’t Preach
Jan 20, 2025 37 min<p>Miquita Oliver and Mabel answer your questions about fathers.</p><p>Next week, we want to hear your questions about CHEATING. Please send us a voice note on WhatsApp: 08000 30 40 90. Or, if you like, send us an email: missme@bbc.co.uk.</p><p>This episode contains very strong language and adult themes. Credits: Producer: Flossie Barratt Technical Producer: Will Gibson Smith Production Coordinator: Hannah Bennett Executive Producers: Dino Sofos and Ellie Clifford Assistant Commissioner for BBC: Lorraine Okuefuna Commissioning Editor for BBC: Dylan Haskins Miss Me? is a Persephonica production for BBC Sounds</p>
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Love and Mawwiage… with Mabel
Jan 16, 2025 41 min<p>Miquita Oliver and Mabel discuss marriage, Africa and the music industry.</p><p>This episode contains very strong language and adult themes. If you have been affected by any of the issues raised, you can find support via the BBC Action Line: https://bbc.co.uk/actionline/ Credits: Producer: Flossie Barratt Technical Producer: Will Gibson Smith Production Coordinator: Hannah Bennett Executive Producers: Dino Sofos and Ellie Clifford Assistant Commissioner for BBC: Lorraine Okuefuna Commissioning Editor for BBC: Dylan Haskins Miss Me? is a Persephonica production for BBC Sounds</p>
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Listen Bitch! A Dedication To The Disrespect
Jan 13, 2025 29 min<p>Lily Allen and Miquita Oliver answer your questions about respect.</p><p>Next week, we want to hear your questions about FATHERS. Please send us a voice note on WhatsApp: 08000 30 40 90. Or, if you like, send us an email: missme@bbc.co.uk.</p><p>This episode contains very strong language and adult themes. Credits: Producer: Flossie Barratt Technical Producer: Will Gibson Smith Production Coordinator: Hannah Bennett Executive Producers: Dino Sofos and Ellie Clifford Assistant Commissioner for BBC: Lorraine Okuefuna Commissioning Editor for BBC: Dylan Haskins Miss Me? is a Persephonica production for BBC Sounds</p>
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The Reverse Cougar
Jan 9, 2025 32 min<p>Lily Allen and Miquita Oliver discuss Demi Moore, age-gap relationships and Elon Musk’s latest interest in UK politics. </p><p>This episode contains very strong language and adult themes. If you have been affected by any of the issues raised, you can find support via the BBC Action Line: https://bbc.co.uk/actionline/ Credits: Producer: Flossie Barratt Technical Producer: Will Gibson Smith Production Coordinator: Hannah Bennett Executive Producers: Dino Sofos and Ellie Clifford Assistant Commissioner for BBC: Lorraine Okuefuna Commissioning Editor for BBC: Dylan Haskins Miss Me? is a Persephonica production for BBC Sounds</p>
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Listen Bitch! My Loneliness Is Killing Me
Jan 6, 2025 35 min<p>Lily Allen and Miquita Oliver answer your questions about loneliness.</p><p>Next week, we want to hear your questions about RESPECT. Please send us a voice note on WhatsApp: 08000 30 40 90. Or, if you like, send us an email: missme@bbc.co.uk.</p><p>This episode contains very strong language and adult themes. Credits: Producer: Flossie Barratt Technical Producer: Will Gibson Smith Production Coordinator: Hannah Bennett Executive Producers: Dino Sofos and Ellie Clifford Assistant Commissioner for BBC: Lorraine Okuefuna Commissioning Editor for BBC: Dylan Haskins Miss Me? is a Persephonica production for BBC Sounds</p>
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Oh My 2025!
Jan 2, 2025 32 min<p>Lily Allen and Miquita Oliver discuss their worst New Year’s Eve’s and their resolutions for 2025.</p><p>This episode contains very strong language and adult themes. Credits: Producer: Jonathan O’Sullivan Technical Producer: Will Gibson Smith Production Coordinator: Hannah Bennett Executive Producers: Dino Sofos and Ellie Clifford Assistant Commissioner for BBC: Lorraine Okuefuna Commissioning Editor for BBC: Dylan Haskins Miss Me? is a Persephonica production for BBC Sounds</p>
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Listen Bitchmas!
Dec 23, 2024 40 min<p>Lily Allen and Miquita Oliver answer your questions about Christmas.</p><p>Next week, we want to hear your questions about LONELINESS. Please send us a voice note on WhatsApp: 08000 30 40 90. Or, if you like, send us an email: missme@bbc.co.uk.</p><p>This episode contains very strong language and adult themes. Credits: Producer: Flossie Barratt Technical Producer: Will Gibson Smith Production Coordinator: Hannah Bennett Executive Producers: Dino Sofos and Ellie Clifford Assistant Commissioner for BBC: Lorraine Okuefuna Commissioning Editor for BBC: Dylan Haskins Miss Me? is a Persephonica production for BBC Sounds</p>
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The Gooch of Christmas Past
Dec 19, 2024 28 min<p>Lily Allen and Miquita Oliver discuss decorations, Christmas parties and the best karaoke songs.</p><p>This episode contains very strong language and adult themes. Credits: Producer: Flossie Barratt Technical Producer: Will Gibson Smith Production Coordinator: Hannah Bennett Executive Producers: Dino Sofos and Ellie Clifford Assistant Commissioner for BBC: Lorraine Okuefuna Commissioning Editor for BBC: Dylan Haskins Miss Me? is a Persephonica production for BBC Sounds</p>
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Listen Bitch! You Can’t Just Fix Me!
Dec 16, 2024 37 min<p>Lily Allen and Miquita Oliver answer your questions about therapy.</p><p>Next week, we want to hear your questions about LONELINESS. Please send us a voice note on WhatsApp: 08000 30 40 90. Or, if you like, send us an email: missme@bbc.co.uk.</p><p>This episode contains very strong language, adult themes and discussions about disordered eating. If you have been affected by any of the issues raised, you can find support via the BBC Action Line: https://bbc.co.uk/actionline/ Credits: Producer: Flossie Barratt Technical Producer: Will Gibson Smith Production Coordinator: Hannah Bennett Executive Producers: Dino Sofos and Ellie Clifford Assistant Commissioner for BBC: Lorraine Okuefuna Commissioning Editor for BBC: Dylan Haskins Miss Me? is a Persephonica production for BBC Sounds</p>