Rufus Hound and guests with news, reviews and previews of what's happening in comedy this week.
Serial written by Katie Hickman, based on four centuries of letters, diaries and memoirs of diplomatic wives and daughters.
Technological advances in society and the humble wristwatch. Barry Pilton's musings read by Leonard Rossiter. From 1981. Show more
Mavie and McCarthy have a weekly assignation, but is he as trapped by marriage as she thinks he is? Read by Denys Hawthorne.
Agony aunt Sarah and her Support Group tackle: plastic surgery addiction and is a retired Dad just too sociable? From May 2011. Show more
Constable Neddie Seagoon sets out to apprehend Minnie and Henry's Sussex assailant. Stars Spike Milligan. From October 1954. Show more
Confusion reigns when Mrs Pike reveals her news of a 'new arrival'. Adapted from TV, with John Le Mesurier. From March 1974. Show more
The war is over but Rusty is facing a battle, moving to Guildford to face her acid-tongued grandmother. Stars Mary Wimbush. Show more
Journeying to Switzerland, Ruth, Bronia, Edek and Jan must avoid the Burgomaster, who hunts Polish refugees. Stars Hester Cox.
Kirsty Young presents gems from the Desert Island archive. In the second programme featuring the castaway choices of actors, we hear from June Spencer - 'Peggy' in The Archers.
The American funny man reflects on his career and his love of writing poetry in conversation with Mark Lawson.
Can a statue maker's wife help her neighbours and herself, or is her husband being more realistic? Read by Niamh Cusack.
Fallon turns up the heat at the barbeque, and Chaz has a proposition for Alice.
The touching and compassionate story of one man's guilt over his love for two women. Read by Dermot Crowley.
Serial written by Katie Hickman, based on four centuries of letters, diaries and memoirs of diplomatic wives and daughters.
Technological advances in society and the humble wristwatch. Barry Pilton's musings read by Leonard Rossiter. From 1981. Show more
Mavie and McCarthy have a weekly assignation, but is he as trapped by marriage as she thinks he is? Read by Denys Hawthorne.
Agony aunt Sarah and her Support Group tackle: plastic surgery addiction and is a retired Dad just too sociable? From May 2011. Show more
Frank Muir and Denis Norden's classic comedy, with the debut of the Glums family with Pa, Ron and Eth. Stars Jimmy Edwards, Dick Bentley and June Whitfield. From November 1953.
Back in England's days of feudal fiefdoms, one particular chieftain was very hard up. Stars Jimmy Edwards. From February 1976. Pilot episode.
Newly re-elected, MP Jim Hacker is summoned to the PM's office. Adapted from TV. Starring Paul Eddington. From October 1983. Show more
Comedy panel game with Humphrey Lyttelton, Willie Rushton, Graeme Garden, Barry Cryer and Tim Brooke-Taylor. From May 1984.
The war is over but Rusty is facing a battle, moving to Guildford to face her acid-tongued grandmother. Stars Mary Wimbush. Show more
Journeying to Switzerland, Ruth, Bronia, Edek and Jan must avoid the Burgomaster, who hunts Polish refugees. Stars Hester Cox.
From Spokane, the American funny man is joined by musician Wylie Gustafson and singers Robin and Linda Williams. From 2010.
Building the world's tallest tower, a civil engineer questions his existence. A vision of the near future. Stars David Calder. Show more
Can a statue maker's wife help her neighbours and herself, or is her husband being more realistic? Read by Niamh Cusack.
Fallon turns up the heat at the barbeque, and Chaz has a proposition for Alice.
The touching and compassionate story of one man's guilt over his love for two women. Read by Dermot Crowley.
Constable Neddie Seagoon sets out to apprehend Minnie and Henry's Sussex assailant. Stars Spike Milligan. From October 1954. Show more
Confusion reigns when Mrs Pike reveals her news of a 'new arrival'. Adapted from TV, with John Le Mesurier. From March 1974. Show more
Kirsty Young presents gems from the Desert Island archive. In the second programme featuring the castaway choices of actors, we hear from June Spencer - 'Peggy' in The Archers.
The American funny man reflects on his career and his love of writing poetry in conversation with Mark Lawson.
Agony aunt Sarah and her Support Group tackle: plastic surgery addiction and is a retired Dad just too sociable? From May 2011. Show more
The family saga of Big Ben, opium dens and men in frocks. Improvised comedy with Paul Merton and Josie Lawrence. From May 1993. Show more
Chris Addison's spoof lectures exploring human evolution. With Geoffrey McGivern as Professor Austin Herring. From August 2005. Show more
With no job or friends and living with his busy mum, Angus Dry tries recapturing his youth. Stars Nick Ball. From April 1995. Show more
Building the world's tallest tower, a civil engineer questions his existence. A vision of the near future. Stars David Calder. Show more
Kirsty Young presents gems from the Desert Island archive. In the second programme featuring the castaway choices of actors, we hear from June Spencer - 'Peggy' in The Archers.
The American funny man reflects on his career and his love of writing poetry in conversation with Mark Lawson.
Can a statue maker's wife help her neighbours and herself, or is her husband being more realistic? Read by Niamh Cusack.
Fallon turns up the heat at the barbeque, and Chaz has a proposition for Alice.
The touching and compassionate story of one man's guilt over his love for two women. Read by Dermot Crowley.
Frank Muir and Denis Norden's classic comedy, with the debut of the Glums family with Pa, Ron and Eth. Stars Jimmy Edwards, Dick Bentley and June Whitfield. From November 1953.
Back in England's days of feudal fiefdoms, one particular chieftain was very hard up. Stars Jimmy Edwards. From February 1976. Pilot episode.
Newly re-elected, MP Jim Hacker is summoned to the PM's office. Adapted from TV. Starring Paul Eddington. From October 1983. Show more
Comedy panel game with Humphrey Lyttelton, Willie Rushton, Graeme Garden, Barry Cryer and Tim Brooke-Taylor. From May 1984.
