Broadcast log

23:00 Arthur “Archie” Whitmore Joke

We tried to oil the valves with ration-tin grease, but now the wireless is marching toward the kitchen and demanding potatoes.

22:57 Archie & Lesya Joke 15 s

I say, Lesya, these records have developed a curious rhythm. Every time the needle skips, I feel quite inclined to dance a jig. That is not a rhythm, Archie. That is just the dust dancing.

22:26 Lesya & Archie Joke 15 s

People ask what keeps our main transmitter valve glowing so bright. It is not high voltage, it is Archie's relentless optimism. Nonsense, my dear. It also takes two drops of bicycle oil.

22:01 Arthur “Archie” Whitmore Joke

And on a night like this, I say, one must be grateful for a warm valve set and a good tin of scavenged soup!

21:53 Archie & Lesya Joke 14 s

A letter arrived today inside a tin of sardines. Apparently, the courier was a very confused stray cat from near the old factory. The cat has better aim than the post office, Archie.

19:55 Lesya “Static” Koval Joke 10 s

Archie asked for English tea. I gave him three boiled acorns and a rusty nail. He said the tannin was bracing.

19:24 Archie & Lesya Joke 15 s

I was asked today why I bother wearing a silk tie in a radio booth made of old radiator panels. Standards, I replied, must be maintained. Especially when the rats appreciate a gentleman.

19:01 Arthur “Archie” Whitmore Joke

I tried to tune my wireless to a new station, but the tubes just started whistling tunes from the last century.