David Mitchell as Himself
Episodes 88
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Inside The Crate
The history of David Mitchell's Soapbox
Read MoreMouse in my House
David Mitchell reveals he has an unwelcome - and furry - house guest.
Read MoreGiving Flowers
David Mitchell talks about the significance of giving flowers.
Read MoreAllegiance to the Welsh
David Mitchell rants about his allegiance to the Welsh.
Read MoreDeclining Respect for the Elderly
David Mitchell discusses our gradually declining respect for the elderly.
Read MoreBeer Advertisement
David Mitchell talks about beer advertising and preferences.
Read MoreUnusually Smart-Looking Men
David Mitchell discusses the phenomenon of unusually smart-looking men.
Read MoreTV Rudeness
David Mitchell rants about TV rudeness.
Read MoreStandards of Spelling
David Mitchell discusses the standards of spelling and the unnecessary use of elaborate words.
Read MoreThe Phrase 'Rape and Pilage'
David Mitchell looks at the phrase 'Rape and Pillage'.
Read MoreAsking Inappropriate Questions
David Mitchell talks about asking inappropriate questions.
Read MoreCompliments
David Mitchell looks at the sticky issue of giving compliments.
Read MoreMale Grooming
David Mitchell talks about the curious world of male grooming.
Read MoreMen's Reticence to Go to the Doctor
David Mitchell contemplates why men are so reticent to go to the doctor's surgery.
Read MoreThe Merits of... Necrophilia
In this week's episode, David Mitchell ponders the merits of necrophilia (otherwise known as thanatophilia and necrolagnia, apparently).
Read MoreThe Gaelic Language
David Mitchell talks about the relative merits of the Gaelic language
Read MoreSpecial Quiz
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!
Read MoreQuiz Winner
David is joined by a special guest star from the world of dance. David also announces the winner of his Wikipedia-friendly rhyming quiz.
Read MoreBirthday Cards
Just after his 35th birthday, David Mitchell contemplates the nature of birthdays.
Read MoreBrits' Attitude to Food
David Mitchell discusses the relationship we Brits have with food.
Read MoreWaste In Politics
David Mitchell contemplates the topic of waste in politics.
Read MoreKing Cnut and Mythical Heroes
David Mitchell ponders the tales of mythical heroes.
Read MoreDear America...
David Mitchell addresses the American nation on the proper use of particular English words and phrases.
Read MorePersonal Debts
David Mitchell discusses this issue of personal debts between friends.
Read MoreAuthenticity
David Mitchell talks about the authenticity of who you are.
Read MoreReferences
David Mitchell discusses the use of references around children.
Read MoreLying Liars
David Mitchell discusses the idea that politicians are lying liars
Read MoreOrigins of the Word 'Camelopard'
David Mitchell talks about the origin of the old word for "giraffe," which used to be called "Camelopard."
Read MoreClimate Change
David Mitchell talks about the hot and cold issue of climate change.
Read MoreNew Queuing System for Pubs
David Mitchell expresses his ideas for a new queueing system in pubs.
Read MoreUnattended Luggage
David Mitchell follows on from his rant about trains onto the insufferable subject of unattended luggage.
Read MoreSigning Boobs
David Mitchell discusses the weird subject of women getting their boobs signed.
Read MoreDavid Mitchell in 3D
David Mitchell complains about the overuse of 3D in today's media... in glorious 3D!!
Read MorePublic Mastication
David Mitchell chews over the subject of communal eating a.k.a. public mastication.
Read MoreKids' Stuff
David gets grumpy about kids' stuff. Why are things made for children now considered the mainstream?
Read MoreExtreme Makeover
David Mitchell goes through an 'Extreme Makeover' by finally changing his red shirt.
Read MoreSumming Everything Up
David Mitchell sums up the last series and the wonderful things we've learned from him.
Read MorePhone Calls
David picks up on the assumption that everything is quicker and easier to sort out by text. Is sending bite-sized messages really that effective? Or is it just a small pointless chore?
Read MoreStag Nights
David rants about the totally invented tradition of the stag night.
Read MoreNaming Your Child
David discusses the folly of giving your child a unique name. But as soon as you get used to a name do you stop noticing it's strangeness altogether? Just think of 'Peep Show'...
Read MoreChef's Special
David discusses the subtext of the sign 'If you are not satisfied with anything we serve, the chef will eat it himself.' Just how bad can the food be?
Read MoreCheap Hotels
David picks up on British reservations about calling hotels 'cheap.' But cheap is good is it not, so why not say it?
Read MoreTelevision Credits
You know those credits which disrupt your television viewing pleasure at the end of every programme? Squashing the show you were watching into one half of the screen, whilst a voice speaks over the music, what on earth are they thinking?
Read MoreGifts
David has his say on the rationale of the gift-giving ritual, from ill-fitting jumpers to duplicate copies of the Bonesetter's daughter, the whole system is hideously inefficient. Aren't we better off putting anything we actually want on an accessible online list?
Read MoreBritain's Drinking Culture
David talks about the country's problem with its drinking culture; but not in the way of 'Broken Britain's Wild Teens In Booze Binge Shame Shock', rather like having a nice glass of wine at a party, or a pint in the pub.
Read MoreDell Quiz Answers
David Mitchell provides answers for the Dell Quiz.
Read MoreSustainability
Is there perhaps a way of combating wastefulness and planned obsolescence. From
tables to fuel, could a subscription fee perhaps be a viable solution?
Read MoreBurden of Proof
David Mitchell follows his sustainability rant with one on saving the environment. There is always heated debate about global warming, but until there is proof it doesn't exist, shouldn't we be looking for solutions?
Read MoreMarathons
David Mitchell analyses marathon runners this week, and what the logic is behind their attempts to raise money for charity. Surely all the time they spend training, would have been better spent working a job? After all, they would make a lot more money for charity!
Read MoreBread & Butter
David chews over carb-free diets ...then spits them out. On a scale of deliciousness, bread and butter are, always have and always will be King and Queen.
Read MorePointy Shoes
David Mitchell points the finger at pointy shoes, providing plenty of points about their pointlessness.
Read MoreReady To Order
David discusses his idea for 'Dragons Den'... but he doesn't want to be kept waiting!
Read MoreWine Tasting
David pops his cork over the issue of wine tasting.
Read MoreHanging Up
David Mitchell gets all hung up about ending phone calls.
Read MoreThe Great British Public
David Mitchell dissects the phrase 'The Great British Public'.
Read MoreGangster Movies
David Mitchell aims his ranty revolver at gangster movies.
Read MoreProblems and Challenges
David Mitchell explains the difference between problems and challenges.
Read MoreLove or Hate
David Mitchell finds that the Marmite ad campaign leaves a funny taste in his mouth.
Read MoreTalking to Strangers
David Mitchell highlights why talking to strangers is not a good thing.
Read MoreGoing Forward
David Mitchell is going forward with another rant, about 'going forward'.
Read MoreDownton Abbey
David Mitchell gets down with Downton Abbey.
Read MoreEmotional Intelligence Quiz
It's quiz time with David Mitchell! Time to test your emotional intelligence!
Read MoreChoice is a Bad Idea
David Mitchell chooses not to have any choice. Choice is bad.
Read MoreWhat The Hell Is Going On?
David Mitchell wants to know what the hell is going on with religious choice!
Read MoreI Wouldn't Have Minded, But...
David Mitchell wouldn't have minded, but...
Read MoreSigning Autographs
David Mitchell looks into why people sign autographs. And oh! Did he not tell you that he has a book out now?
Read MoreRichard III
Richard III has been found in bone form by Archaeologists! David Mitchell wonders what we are supposed to do with them - bury them again?
Read MoreSocial Signals
David Mitchell socially signifies his stance on social signals.
Read MoreLiving in the Moment
You only live once! David Mitchell wonders if living in the moment is really the answer?
Read MoreEpisode 23
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Episode 24
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Comedy Spots Grand Final
Extra from David Mitchell's Soapbox Youtube channel.
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