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The episodes are constructed by Babycow from all the content provided by the Joneses community though the scripts, sketches and forum threads.
Each day, Babycow collate all the information to brief the on road production unit what the Joneses community would like them to do.
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Thank you all very much for your ideas. We hope you enjoyed contributing as much as we enjoyed making the show. Hope to hear from you again …
| 2007 09 08 | Doctor Barnardo | (new) | 1191856253|%e %b %Y - %H:%M|agohover |
Episode 92
Ian's asthma cured when he realises it was 'inherited' is also from ages ago:
Dave Saunders & BasketFace
| 2007 09 07 | Doctor Barnardo | (rev. 1) | 1191856493|%e %b %Y - %H:%M|agohover |
Episode 92
Ian throwing the tin down and the reflective final chat and - more importantly - Dawn and Ian walking obliviously past a lot of relevant Jones-y things: was influenced by Maxley, forum...
| 2007 09 06 | Doctor Barnardo | (new) | 1191855888|%e %b %Y - %H:%M|agohover |
Episodes 87/88/92
Cherry being the spit of Dawn (and Dawn's assumption of how well they'll get on, whichmakes up much of 87,88) comes from very early on - Janine Brown: Watusi
| 2007 09 05 | Doctor Barnardo | (new) | 1191855466|%e %b %Y - %H:%M|agohover |
Episode 91
Tina being dead before they meet her: Conley, forum
| 2007 09 04 | Doctor Barnardo | (new) | 1191855137|%e %b %Y - %H:%M|agohover |
Epispode 91
Tina's based on: Maxley's Karen Heider
| 2007 09 03 | Doctor Barnardo | (rev. 1) | 1191855273|%e %b %Y - %H:%M|agohover |
Episode 89
Jack Nibbs made a return to the Joneses after his unsuccessful attempt to become a sibling in episode 77 Mr. Nibbs. This was covered by us as Dawn and Ian left the ferry port and by Jack...
| 2007 09 02 | Doctor Barnardo | (new) | 1191854774|%e %b %Y - %H:%M|agohover |
Episode 88
The entire Return to the Windmill / Cherry chasing answers the demands made by Maxley.
| 2007 09 01 | Doctor Barnardo | (new) | 1190219778|%e %b %Y - %H:%M|agohover |
Episode 84a//84b/85/86: Taste Test/Wim’s Treat
The Community did extremely well with this storyline – the reference to Hitler’s soup soon came from Nazi Dave, the teacher fined for putting...
| 2007 08 30 | Doctor Barnardo | (rev. 1) | 1190219553|%e %b %Y - %H:%M|agohover |
Episode 84a/b: Sourcing Wim/Is that Him?
Wim Pelvus came from a variety of sources. From Boris Richtenburger, who winks a lot. Keith Snatch, the manufacturer and exporter of Snatch sauce, and the...
| 2007 08 24 | Doctor Barnardo | (new) | 1188847164|%e %b %Y - %H:%M|agohover |
Episode 78
The Sound of Mountains came from an idea that was contributed to this script from Brief aside by Maxley on 21 August. Dawn and Ian discussing current news items from back home.
| 2007 08 23 | Doctor Barnardo | (rev. 2) | 1188847074|%e %b %Y - %H:%M|agohover |
Episode 77
Jack Nibbs staged on online appeal, believing he is Dawn’s brother. Jack has uploaded several videos on YouTube, independently. We set up this web chat to include him in the story and...
| 2007 08 22 | Doctor Barnardo | (rev. 1) | 1188846747|%e %b %Y - %H:%M|agohover |
Episode 76
Fork in the road is an idea Amanda Kate submitted called Globe on 16 July, which suggested they plug Ian’s Globe into the cigarette lighter.
| 2007 08 21 | Doctor Barnardo | (new) | 1188846648|%e %b %Y - %H:%M|agohover |
Episode 75
Who is Zzabur Cerebus is a continuation of ideas used in Episode 73.
Zzabur imitating their mannerisms:
Dawn audio chameleon – Forum Dave Saunders 28 July
Milton Earl- Cast Maxely 12...
| 2007 08 20 | Doctor Barnardo | (new) | 1188846571|%e %b %Y - %H:%M|agohover |
Episode 74
The morning after is a continuation of ideas used in Episode 73.
Zzabur imitating their mannerisms:
Dawn audio chameleon – Forum Dave Saunders 28 July
Milton Earl - Cast Maxely 12 July...
| 2007 08 19 | Doctor Barnardo | (new) | 1188846452|%e %b %Y - %H:%M|agohover |
Episode 73
Zzabur Cerebus from Croatian Chips was constructed from several ideas seen on the Forum and Ideas section:
Zzabur’s costume: Man in white – Cast Harpmandoodle 14th July
Zzabur...
| 2007 08 18 | Doctor Barnardo | (new) | 1188846334|%e %b %Y - %H:%M|agohover |
Episode 72
The Pop Bang! idea came from a script written by Dale Griffiths on 8th and 10th August called Sinister overtones. We used the suggestions of topping up Ian’s pop (Ian mixing pop to...
| 2007 08 14 | Doctor Barnardo | (rev. 1) | 1188846204|%e %b %Y - %H:%M|agohover |
Episode 68
The inspiration for Eanie Mancini came from two places. One was a character suggested by Basket Face called Wim Pelvus (an Hungarian hammer seller who lives in a shack). This also...
| 2007 08 13 | Doctor Barnardo | (new) | 1187351154|%e %b %Y - %H:%M|agohover |
Episode 69
Thank you LenaLee for a great idea on 12th August. The message in a bottle man in Tremoli, Italy. We’ve fed it in, so we’ll see what happens.
| 2007 08 08 | Doctor Barnardo | (new) | 1186671058|%e %b %Y - %H:%M|agohover |
Dale is back home safely and more creative than ever. He’s come up with a new character, an Italian sibling called Eanie Mansinie. Another lead for Dawn and Ian.
| 2007 08 07 | Doctor Barnardo | (new) | 1186670823|%e %b %Y - %H:%M|agohover |
Episode 61
The concept of Dawn and Ian being followed proved to be a popular one with the Community. Mentioned by harpmandoodle on 14 July then taken up by Maxley two days later, the team ran with...
| 2007 08 06 | Doctor Barnardo | (new) | 1186670627|%e %b %Y - %H:%M|agohover |
Episode 60
Dawn’s Birthday was an idea by Dale Griffiths first mentioned on the site on 20th July and then again on 31st July was filmed. Dale and his 10 month old daughter, Mia, were flown to...
| 2007 08 05 | Doctor Barnardo | (new) | 1186670436|%e %b %Y - %H:%M|agohover |
Episode 59
Money for Nothing was obviously real - and Jonti’s homage to Chaplin.
| 2007 08 03 | Doctor Barnardo | (new) | 1186670193|%e %b %Y - %H:%M|agohover |
The idea of sleeping in the car has turned up a couple of times, in Handy Household Hints and Siesta. Thanks to bhercules for Crossed Purposes.
stephenfrysangel suggested Dawn and Ian got familiar...
| 2007 08 02 | Doctor Barnardo | (new) | 1186669780|%e %b %Y - %H:%M|agohover |
Episode 56A+B
The relationship between Dawn and Jonti seems to be stretching to breaking point. We decide to feed in the idea that Dawn has a 'go' at Jonti.
| 2007 07 30 | Doctor Barnardo | (new) | 1186669587|%e %b %Y - %H:%M|agohover |
Episode 53
Stephenfrysangel on the Forum wanted to know what would happen if Dawn became a bit 'new agey' and 'holistic'. We used it as a gear change for her character in 53: King Prawn of...
| 2007 07 27 | Doctor Barnardo | (new) | 1186669188|%e %b %Y - %H:%M|agohover |
Episode 50
The jammy dodger idea from alexmazhari is taking on a life of it’s own as it’s referenced as one of Ian’s recurring dreams in Episode 50, It’s Like Talking to Myself.
Camp fire...
| 2007 07 25 | Doctor Barnardo | (rev. 1) | 1185390884|%e %b %Y - %H:%M|agohover |
Episode 48
Thanks to jakealex on the Forum for news on the Alicante based band, Moonshank. They play a range of music including flamenco. We’ll be tracking you down, and thank you for the offer...
| 2007 07 24 | Doctor Barnardo | (new) | 1185390592|%e %b %Y - %H:%M|agohover |
Episode 47
On 17th July, amanda kate came up with an idea which we now filter through to the team. It involves the intriguing use of the number 27 which appears everywhere – Dawn has 27 siblings....
| 2007 07 23 | Doctor Barnardo | (new) | 1185390419|%e %b %Y - %H:%M|agohover |
Episode 46
In The Responsible Zone, hours of being trapped together in the car started to take it’s toll, and the idea of naming the purple people carrier came up.
This debate kicked off by...
| 2007 07 22 | Doctor Barnardo | (new) | 1185390046|%e %b %Y - %H:%M|agohover |
Episode 45
We’ve asked the guys to check out Acquapendente in Italy. A suggestion by Catmond on 24th June in the Forum. Apparently it’s spectacular and 94 miles from Rome. We imagine there’s...
| 2007 07 21 | Doctor Barnardo | (rev. 1) | 1185390941|%e %b %Y - %H:%M|agohover |
Episode 44
Stephenfrysangel on the 19th July on the Forum, suggested Dawn and Ian learn Spanish, so we’ll see if that filters through.
| 2007 07 20 | Doctor Barnardo | (new) | 1185389563|%e %b %Y - %H:%M|agohover |
Episode 43
This is the long awaited radio show episode. Hope you agree it was worth the wait, and thanks to Anne Bateson, who presents a radio show based in Madrid.
| 2007 07 19 | Doctor Barnardo | (new) | 1185389351|%e %b %Y - %H:%M|agohover |
Episode 42
In The Spectactacle (AKA The Above the Line Spectactacle), the theme is carried on with a performance by both Dawn and Ian – in public. Seefood had the idea to place some action in a...
| 2007 07 18 | Doctor Barnardo | (rev. 1) | 1185388976|%e %b %Y - %H:%M|agohover |
Episode 41
This episodes touches on the emerging idea of Dawn doing some public speaking, suggested by Feisty on the Forum.
| 2007 07 17 | Doctor Barnardo | (rev. 2) | 1185389488|%e %b %Y - %H:%M|agohover |
Episode 40
A catch up episode and for those in the know, an homage to 'Forest Gump'!
Stephenfrysangel suggested Dawn gets a bit more 'holistic' and 'new agey' in her campaign via the Forum, so...
| 2007 07 16 | Doctor Barnardo | (rev. 1) | 1184615437|%e %b %Y - %H:%M|agohover |
Episode 39
Shapes in the Clouds was a great idea belonging to Rob Myers which involved a conversation about, funnily enough, the shapes of clouds. This dates back to 23 June, was always on the...
| 2007 07 15 | Doctor Barnardo | (new) | 1184615126|%e %b %Y - %H:%M|agohover |
Episode 38
This episode still goes with the corporate slant but also includes the idea of naming the car. This idea was taken from the Forum
| 2007 07 14 | Doctor Barnardo | (rev. 1) | 1184614969|%e %b %Y - %H:%M|agohover |
Episode 37
In 'Dawn of a new Day', we took inspiration from today’s Dave Saunders’ idea, Corporate Dawn, hence the sharp suit and business-like manner. A very last minute shopping trip was...
| 2007 07 13 | Doctor Barnardo | (new) | 1184614600|%e %b %Y - %H:%M|agohover |
Episode 36
Ian has paper dolls in his tin, from the Forum.
We have continued our relationship with our contributor that_fonz (The Man in the Windmill). He has kindly provided us with complimentary...
| 2007 07 12 | The Joneses | (new) | 1184255220|%e %b %Y - %H:%M|agohover |
Episode 35
Today’s piece features an idea suggested by stephenfrysangel to have Dawn and Ian’s picture painted.
Dawn lends Ian some flip flops was an idea taken from the forum regarding Ian’s...
| 2007 07 11 | The Joneses | (new) | 1184255053|%e %b %Y - %H:%M|agohover |
Episode 34
Refers back to sarahconner suggestion for individual interviews with Ian and Dawn.
| 2007 07 10 | The Joneses | (rev. 1) | 1184254960|%e %b %Y - %H:%M|agohover |
Episode 33
This includes Conley idea of breaking wind but we have changed this to Ian rather than a hitchhiker.
We have given an instruction from stephenfrysangel to have their picture painted or...
| 2007 07 09 | The Joneses | (new) | 1184253453|%e %b %Y - %H:%M|agohover |
Episode 32
Includes a guest appearance by karenandrichard who wrote to the forum offering their house as a location.
| 2007 07 08 | The Joneses | (new) | 1184253220|%e %b %Y - %H:%M|agohover |
Episode 31
We have asked the team to look at topical news as received from Stephenfrysangel.
| 2007 07 07 | The Joneses | (new) | 1184252622|%e %b %Y - %H:%M|agohover |
Episode 30
We gave the team the instruction to include an idea about hitch hiker who breaks wind, as per a suggestion from Conley.
| 2007 07 06 | The Joneses | (rev. 2) | 1184258011|%e %b %Y - %H:%M|agohover |
Episode 29
Dawn refers to blue tack in Ian’s tin referring back to basketface and Rob Myres instruction.
A good thought from Midnight is that the team go on radio. We’re going to try this.
| 2007 07 05 | The Joneses | (rev. 1) | 1184252687|%e %b %Y - %H:%M|agohover |
Episode 28
There’s an idea from Dave Saunders that Ian’s choice of actor to play him in the film of his life changes to Robin Williams. It’s a strange idea but we’re going to try and go with it.
| 2007 07 04 | The Joneses | (rev. 1) | 1184252707|%e %b %Y - %H:%M|agohover |
Episode 27
Hitch-hikers is a great subject from Conley. We’ve asked that we feed this into the story.
| 2007 07 03 | The Joneses | (rev. 2) | 1184250131|%e %b %Y - %H:%M|agohover |
Episode 26
Today we’ve chosen the idea for Dawn to do some public speaking as the instruction to pass on to the team as posted under Feisty in Dawn Jones' character page in the forum by Basket...
| 2007 07 02 | The Joneses | (rev. 2) | 1184249640|%e %b %Y - %H:%M|agohover |
Episode 25
This includes material relating to a conversation in the forum titled Can Ian shave. LenaLee, BasketFace and Dave Saunders all had comments.
| 2007 06 30 | The Joneses | (rev. 2) | 1183650284|%e %b %Y - %H:%M|agohover |
Bag of Holding includes both basketface and Robmyres idea that Jonti asks Ian to divulge what’s in his tin.
23: Bag of Holding
| 2007 06 29 | The Joneses | (rev. 1) | 1183457817|%e %b %Y - %H:%M|agohover |
The team have incorporated rufustfirefly instruction into both of today’s uploads. This is the idea for Jonti to interview Ian and Dawn separately.
21: Dawn's Date / Ian's Car Wash
Where are...
| 2007 06 28 | The Joneses | (rev. 1) | 1183651131|%e %b %Y - %H:%M|agohover |
We’ve uploaded today our first guest appearance by a blogger ablendofandrei.
The instruction we’ve passed on to include in filming is davesaunders idea to have Dawn talking about smoking.
| 2007 06 27 | The Joneses | (rev. 3) | 1183651170|%e %b %Y - %H:%M|agohover |
The instruction we’ve chosen to pass on today is again from robmyres regarding clouds. We thought this was a very useful conversation they could do whilst driving and leant itself to Dawn...
| 2007 06 26 | The Joneses | (rev. 2) | 1183651199|%e %b %Y - %H:%M|agohover |
Both on the forum basketface and on the wiki robmyres, we’ve had ideas relating to Ian’s tin. We’ve asked if Ian could reveal more regarding its contents.
| 2007 06 25 | The Joneses | (rev. 3) | 1183651235|%e %b %Y - %H:%M|agohover |
The upload today Anything in common is a response to the gingerninja blog on Friday. Jonti is exploring what Ian and Dawn have in common. We could also pick up the direct ginger question later.
The...
| 2007 06 24 | The Joneses | (rev. 3) | 1183651268|%e %b %Y - %H:%M|agohover |
We’ve uploaded Ian’s new clothes today. This is a direct response to the Twitter input by shoeaddict although we’ve switched it around so it’s about Ian needing new clothes. In view of the...
| 2007 06 23 | The Joneses | (rev. 2) | 1183651290|%e %b %Y - %H:%M|agohover |
We received a blog from zeroinfluence which we can’t fulfil in total as we are in Amsterdam and Bill Oddie isn’t however we can use the idea of a William Oddie being on the list of siblings....
| 2007 06 22 | The Joneses | (rev. 3) | 1183651318|%e %b %Y - %H:%M|agohover |
The 'sarahconner' entry is now addressed in today’s upload Dutch Courage. You’ll notice they changed it round a little but it definitely works both comically and as a good bit of story and back...
| 2007 06 21 | The Joneses | (rev. 2) | 1183036880|%e %b %Y - %H:%M|agohover |
The idea we’ve passed through today is from 'Rufustfirefly' and concerns Jonti interviewing Dawn and Ian separately asking what they think of each other. This is the sort of thing documentary...
| 2007 06 20 | The Joneses | (rev. 1) | 1183036903|%e %b %Y - %H:%M|agohover |
We’ve received a blog from ‘sarahconnor’ which we really like. We’ve passed it on to ‘Jonti’ to include. It’s essentially about getting Ian and Dawn to discuss whether or not they new...
