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A contestant recounts a drunk encounter where he mistakenly climbed into bed and spooned his father-in-law, thinking it was his wife. The revelation brought much laughter and disbelief from the panel, especially when he described the immediate panic and attempts to put on clothes.
A panelist shares a story about living in a safari park in the mid-70s and sharing her bed with a lion cub that was rejected by its mother. She also mentions bathing with a penguin. Despite its outrageousness, the story is confirmed to be true.
Another guest claims to have a didgeridoo suspended in a tree in their garden, positioned to catch the wind and play soothing sounds into their bedroom. The technicalities of how a didgeridoo is played by wind and the mention of wisteria acting as 'lips' lead the panel to correctly guess this story is a lie.
A story is told about a child who could only fall asleep listening to their parents read from a Chinese takeaway menu, specifically 'The Flying Chopstick'. The detailed description of the father's Eastern European accent rendition of the menu items, and the child falling asleep by the first page, is ultimately revealed to be a lie.
A panelist admits to using David Mitchell's voice from 'The Unbelievable Truth' podcasts to fall asleep, finding his 'nasal drone' and 'rhythmical quality' soothing. This unusual sleep method, which her husband tolerates by removing his hearing aids, is confirmed to be true.
A guest claims to have a CD of her kettle boiling that she plays nightly to fall asleep, a habit stemming from childhood memories of her grandmother's caravan. The panel is skeptical about the practicality of this, and it is revealed to be a lie.
A contestant states they sleep in a cycle helmet on doctor's advice due to violent dreams involving movement and potential self-injury. The doctor's advice is explained as stemming from a childhood bike accident. The panel debates the plausibility, and it's confirmed to be a lie.
A panelist shares that as a child, he slept with a potato instead of a comfort blanket, even drawing on it. The story includes the eventual replacement of his beloved rotting potato, leading to emotional distress. Despite the convincing details and the mention of a 'Mrs. Marks' who knew about it, the story is a lie.
In the 'This Is My' segment, Tony is introduced, and three panelists offer possible connections: badminton doubles partner, uncle whose mobility scooter was driven into a pond, or bedtime storyteller about the war. After questioning, it is revealed Tony is Rod's badminton partner.
A contestant brings out 'Elsie', a stuffed monkey wearing a tiara, claiming she watches over him while he sleeps. He explains he acquired her from a shop advertised in a magazine. Despite the panel's initial shock and comedic disbelief, Elsie and her watchful presence are confirmed to be true.
A guest claims to be haunted by a recurring dream where he is a potato being chased by a pitchfork. The bizarre nature of the dream, including the potato's ability to 'run' with a trilby hat and tiny legs, prompts amusement and skepticism. Surprisingly, this outlandish dream is confirmed to be true.
A panelist describes a recurring dream since adolescence of a capuchin monkey in silver hot pants feeding her soup from a bowler hat. She describes feeling satisfied upon waking. While the panel is intrigued, this dream is revealed to be a lie.
A story is shared about waking up from a dream of being in medieval stocks to find one's arms through the leg holes of pyjama bottoms. The detailed descriptions of the dream and the entangled state are convincing, but ultimately, the story is a lie.
A guest recounts falling asleep in a display tent at a Millets store after visiting a pub, only to be discovered by the alarm system the next morning. He details leaving his children with a family at a campsite to buy waterproof clothing, and spending 9 hours in the pub. This elaborate tale is a lie.
A contestant claims to have fallen asleep during a haircut at home, only to wake up hours later to find the barber had left, leaving him with an incomplete haircut and hair everywhere. The panel questions the plausibility of the barber leaving without waking him or getting paid. This story is true.
A guest states he has a life-sized statue of himself riding a unicorn in his garden, a prop from a Channel 4 New Year's Eve show. Despite detailed descriptions of the statue and its 'plinth' (made of bricks), the story is revealed to be a lie.
A story is told of faking a fall from a ladder to avoid a family trip to IKEA during his wife's brief absence. The protagonist describes the elaborate setup and the subsequent 'cockix' injury. The panel finds the lengths taken to avoid IKEA relatable but ultimately deems it a lie.
A contestant recounts squirting a fox with water to clear it from his garden, only for it to return five minutes later with its brother and 'eat' his forgotten plimsole. The bizarre details of the fox's revenge and the specific footwear are compelling, but the story is a lie.
A guest shares that as a child, denied chocolate, he had to hunt an 'Easter onion' in the garden, often biting into it with pleasure. The panel is amused by the peculiar tradition and the detailed description of his parents' supposed involvement. The story is a lie.
A panelist describes breaking into the garden of a local 'witch's house' as a child and being shocked to find a tiny horse inside after being invited in by a woman named 'Mrs. Candles'. The story features paraffin heaters, a toilet seat, and a horse named Max. This highly improbable story is confirmed to be true.
A contestant details a game he invented as a teenager called 'Theft and Shrubbery,' which involved creeping into people's gardens at night, chanting 'We do beg your pardon, but we are in your garden,' and then making an escape over fences when discovered. The sinister yet absurd nature of the game is confirmed to be true.
A panelist claims to have busked using his uncle's bagpipes, pretending to play them while miming to music from a speaker hidden under his kilt. The hilarious demonstration and historical context are provided. This amusing anecdote is a lie.
A guest states that to avoid losing his 'bin shoes,' he has tied them to his hall radiator with elastic, allowing them to stretch to the end of the drive before tension pulls him back. The detailed description of the daily routine and the logic behind it is presented for comedic effect. This story is a lie.
A contestant explains a complex mnemonic system called 'flip-flop' to remember holiday packing essentials. The letters stand for items like 'Franks' (currency from when he first developed it for France), various lipsticks, and wife's passport. The convoluted system and explanations are designed to be humorous. This intricate packing method is a lie.
A guest claims to have given CPR to an OAP outside a tube station while en route to a BBC meeting. He describes the OAP getting up at the end of 'Staying Alive' (the song dictating CPR rhythm) and then going over a bridge. The dramatic and slightly absurd story is a lie.
A panelist recounts angrily returning a 'shrunk' red t-shirt to Gap, only to discover mid-complaint that it was actually his seven-year-old son's. The comedic situation escalates as he argues with an employee who doesn't even work there. This story is a lie.
A contestant details discovering his girlfriend was cheating on him by spotting her over a fence with another man while he was bouncing on a trampoline. The story, set during a party, includes the girlfriend's name and the specific type of trampoline. The humorous details about bouncing and yelling her name are presented. This story is a lie.
A guest presents a set of keys, explaining the purpose of each, including colored keys for different doors, a key for a money chest, and a key with 'PBU' for a bin storage shed. He also mentions an unusable key passed down from his great-grandfather. This elaborate key collection and its uses are revealed to be a lie.
A panelist claims to be able to smell a dead fly in any room. He describes the unique scent and how he often confirms its presence. The panel challenges him on the scientific plausibility and the ability to locate the flies. This bizarre olfactory claim is a lie.
A guest says that at seven years old, he had to be a bridesmaid at his aunt's wedding when another girl fell ill, and the dress fit perfectly. The story includes his father's insistence on tradition and his eventual comfort with the role. This amusing childhood anecdote is a lie.
A panelist admits to amusing himself at home by shaving only half his face and using the two different looks to stage conversations between characters, such as a sailor and a clean-shaven man. Despite the apparent absurdity and the panel's confusion, this habit is confirmed to be true.
A contestant claims he lost a game of swingball to a chimpanzee at a South African zoo while inebriated after a boozy lunch. The panel humorously questions the circumstances of playing against a chimpanzee and visiting a zoo while drunk. This eccentric sporting defeat is a lie.
A guest says he once picked up a hitchhiker and scared him to tears by joking about hitting his car's engine with a hammer. The hitchhiker's subtle crying rather than outright panic is noted. The detail about the problematic car needing a hammer is questioned. Ultimately, this story is a lie.
A panelist explains that as a child, he was genuinely scared of the sun because he was told looking at it would make him blind. He describes compulsively keeping his eyes on the ground. The story delves into childhood anxieties and overprotective warnings. This childhood fear is true.
A guest recalls a Christmas Day when his mother took down all the decorations halfway through, apparently fed up with her children. The story highlights a dysfunctional Christmas experience, including a sister who hadn't gotten out of bed. This sad but true anecdote is confirmed.
A contestant recounts that as a child, his mother made him wear a bell around his neck when shopping because he tended to wander off. He describes being four to seven years old and how the bell would clang as he moved. The panel finds the parenting method draconian. This story is a lie.
A panelist claims that as an 11-year-old, he secretly cashed his single mother's family allowance and used the money to buy a lonely kitten from a pet shop. He then fabricated a story for his mother about the money flying away and finding the cat. This tale of childhood cunning is true.
A guest describes having a childhood imaginary gang consisting of his left foot's toes, each with a name like 'Daddy Bruiser' and 'Auntie Barbara'. He details how he would interact with them, particularly at night, to ward off fears. This bizarre coping mechanism is a lie.
A panelist claims his parents would only let him watch ITV if he put a blanket over his head during adverts to prevent him from pestering them for advertised products. He describes sharing a duvet with his brothers and even a cleaner holding a blanket in front of the TV. This unusual childhood rule is a lie.
A guest tells of his childhood in Zimbabwe, where he befriended nine gardeners who lived in their sprawling garden. He claims his father relied on him to 'recommend' which gardeners to keep and recounts an incident with a catapult and a kumquat. This unique childhood experience is true.
A contestant says that as a child, he had a pet brick named Johnny, given to him by his father. He describes taking it for walks on a string and playing a game where people had to jump over it, sometimes resulting in minor injuries. This story of an unconventional pet is a lie.
A panelist shares that as a child, he had so many imaginary friends that they formed an imaginary gang called 'The Guybies'. He considered himself their 'Jesus' and they would chase a rival 'Joker'. This imaginative childhood scenario is true.