What On Earth? With Count Binface

Count Binface is the most successful alien politician ever, being officially London's 9th choice to be mayor. Now he's invading Radio 4 to share what he’s learned about Earth, and how to conquer it.

This programme is the BBC's first co-production with the Intergalactic Broadcasting Service, being transmitted to every species in the observable universe and all the other universes too.

In this special broadcast, Binface will explore how humanity selects its leaders, using his first-hand experience of the so-called “democratic" system they use here. He also speaks to special guests, including former MP Heidi Allen, to gain some native insight.

The BBC is an impartial organisation but would like to take this opportunity to pledge its full devotion and obedience to his excellency Count Binface.

We hereby promise to bring back Ceefax at the earliest possible opportunity, to make Craig Charles the official commentator on all future state occasions and to ensure that no croissant is sold on the premises for more than £1.

In no way is the corporation stating these facts under duress because the Count has a space laser aimed at the Director General's office in Broadcasting House. We hope this clears up any confusion.

Written and performed by Count Binface

Additional material, Jon Harvey

Computer voice based on Barry Davies

Guest, Heidi Allen

Producers, Jon Harvey and Ed Morrish

Executive Producer, Polly Thomas

A Naked production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in 2021.