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The Magic Roundabout

by Lionel Birnie & Simon Gill

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Latest episodes

Football at your fingertips | Episode 11 | Home and Away with The Tudors

October 8, 2026 · 52 min

There was no first team game for Hemel Hempstead Town at the weekend but that doesn't mean there isn't a big match to enjoy on The Magic Roundabout. Lionel Birnie and Simon Gill headed to Woburn to meet England Subbuteo international Bob…
A Mars a day helps Hemel win away | Episode 10 | Home and Away with The Tudors

October 1, 2026 · 45 min

The second half of this week's episode takes us to Slough Town, where Lionel's curse is lifted. Hemel's two debutants bag the goals to give the manager, Birchy, an early birthday present. We enjoy a celebratory Mars bar – well, it would be…
The Ricky Gervais derby | Episode 9 | Home and Away with The Tudors

October 1, 2026 · 39 min

There are two instalments of The Magic Roundabout this week as we continue to follow the fortunes of Hemel Hempstead Town. This week, we're on the road to Slough Town in a match we've dubbed The Ricky Gervais derby. Why? Well, Slough was…
The magic of the cup | Episode 8 | Home and Away with The Tudors

September 24, 2026 · 59 min

In this episode, Lionel Birnie and Simon Gill set themselves two challenges to mark Hemel Hempstead Town's entry into the FA Cup at the second qualifying round stage. They honour that fine terrace tradition of making a tinfoil FA Cup…
The magical history tour | Episode 7 | Home and Away with The Tudors

September 17, 2026 · 1 hr 6 min

Lionel Birnie and Simon Gill take a trip down memory lane with a walking tour of their home town, Hemel Hempstead. On the way, they learn about the history of the football club, the post-war new town development, Geoffrey Jellicoe's urban…

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Is that all you take away? | Episode 6 | Home and Away with The Tudors

September 10, 2026 · 59 min

It's been another busy week following The Tudors home and away for Lionel Birnie and Simon Gill. In this episode, they headed to Ebbsfleet United to join 20 other loyal, passionate and noisy Hemel Hempstead Town fans. Join them on the…
The Folkestone pigeon murderer | Episode 5 | Home and Away with The Tudors

September 4, 2026 · 58 min

A busy bank holiday weekend for Hemel Hempstead Town sees two games in three games, starting with Weston-super-Mare at home. Then it's a day trip to Kent to face Folkestone Invicta and the first chance for Lionel Birnie and Simon Gill to…
The 262nd tallest building in Britain | Episode 4 | Home and Away with The Tudors

August 28, 2026 · 57 min

Five days can be a long time in football. From the disappointment of the first defeat of the season on Tuesday night to the euphoria of an injury-time winner at Salisbury, The Tudors experienced both ends of the spectrum this week. In this…
On the road with the Birchams | Episode 3 | Home and Away with The Tudors

August 19, 2026 · 49 min

It’s Hemel Hempstead Town’s first away game of the season and, with Lionel on holiday, Simon Gill is flying solo. Perhaps that’s appropriate because the destination is Farnborough, home of the famous air show. Simon picks up the gaffer…
'This place was as flat as a Yorkshireman's hat a minute ago' | Episode 2 | Home and Away with The Tudors

August 13, 2026 · 46 min

This is The Magic Roundabout... It's the opening day of the National League South season. A pair of inflatables of King Henry the Eighth beckon us towards the Focus Community Arena for Hemel Hempstead Town's first home game, against…
'You need to sign a waiver' | Episode 1 | Home and Away with The Tudors

August 5, 2026 · 42 min

This is The Magic Roundabout, a podcast about football, friendship and passing fifty...Home and away with The Tudors. A season on the road with Hemel Hempstead Town FC.Lionel Birnie and Simon Gill grew up two doors down from each other. As…
Trailer: The Magic Roundabout – Home and Away with The Tudors

July 28, 2026 · 4 min

Welcome to The Magic Roundabout, a podcast series taking listeners on the road, and behind-the-scenes, at Hemel Hempstead Town as they complete a 46-game season in the sixth tier of English football. You may have heard Lionel Birnie and…

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About the show

Join Lionel Birnie and Simon Gill as they spend a season on the road following the fortunes of their home town team, Hemel Hempstead Town. Their adventure will take them from Farnborough to Farnham, Maidstone to Maidenhead, and Torquay to Truro as they tell stories from the terraces, the dugout, the changing room and the boardroom. The Magic Roundabout is a Peloton Podcast. The series producer is Tom Whalley.