David Mitchell's Soapbox

David Mitchell reveals he has an unwelcome - and furry - house guest.

David Mitchell talks about the significance of giving flowers.

David Mitchell rants about his allegiance to the Welsh.

David Mitchell discusses our gradually declining respect for the elderly.

David Mitchell talks about beer advertising and preferences.

David Mitchell discusses the phenomenon of unusually smart-looking men.

David Mitchell rants about TV rudeness.

David Mitchell discusses the standards of spelling and the unnecessary use of elaborate words.

David Mitchell talks about consensus and tedious social conveniences.

David Mitchell looks at the phrase 'Rape and Pillage'.

David Mitchell talks about asking inappropriate questions.

David Mitchell speaks with passion...

David Mitchell looks at the sticky issue of giving compliments.

David Mitchell talks about the curious world of male grooming.

David Mitchell rants about the generalisations of man flu.

David Mitchell contemplates why men are so reticent to go to the doctor's surgery.

In this week's episode, David Mitchell ponders the merits of necrophilia (otherwise known as thanatophilia and necrolagnia, apparently).

David shares his views about hauliers.

David Mitchell talks about the relative merits of the Gaelic language

For Episode 20 (yes - its been that many!), we have decided to lay on something a little bit special. Yes! A quiz to end all quizzes! With exclamation marks!

David is joined by a special guest star from the world of dance. David also announces the winner of his Wikipedia-friendly rhyming quiz.

Just after his 35th birthday, David Mitchell contemplates the nature of birthdays.

David Mitchell discusses the relationship we Brits have with food.

David Mitchell contemplates the topic of waste in politics.