Lunchtime with Michael Fry - Episode 3. Michael's new earring crashes the gold market

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Farcical parody of a magazine radio show with absurd guests, debates and live music. Michael Fry debuts a new gold earring in a desperate attempt to appeal to younger listeners, but the fashion choice appears to trigger a catastrophic collapse in the value of gold worldwide. As markets panic, Ulster FM's new owner Beevan ABBA Bjorn demands answers.
Angela from Downpatrick returns to demand compensation after winning a holiday to Lisburn instead of Lisbon.

Written by Michael Fry, Sean Burke, Ciara Knight, Eleanor Morton, Carl Kinsella and Mick McCullagh

Performed by Michael Fry, Sean Burke, Ciara Knight and Ruby Campbell.
Producer: Marc McElroy
Executive Editor: Andy Martin.

Published on Saturday, 5th September 2026.

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