Rufus Hound and guests with news, reviews and previews of what's happening in comedy this week.
Psychological drama about an order of idealistic nuns sent to establish a remote Himalayan mission. Stars Emma Fielding.
The serial steered by listeners continues on its unpredictable journey. This week we deal with the fallout from the Sausage Incident, and introduce The Man.
An old academic and a young boy. It's a topsy-turvy friendship, but it endures. Alistair McGowan reads the Russian master's tale.
The award-winning American essayist reads his tale of summer with a quadriplegic friend and a modern fable. From June 2011. Show more
Grytpype-Thynne needs a crew to discover the true fate of the mysterious brigantine. Stars Peter Sellers. From November 1954. Show more
An unexploded bomb lands Mainwaring and Wilson in a jam. Adapted from TV with Arthur Lowe and John Le Mesurier. From April 1974. Show more
The inmates battle to escape the evil prison, as enlightened Claudia tries to evade her arranged wedding. Stars Joshua Jenkins.
What will Mr Craven discover on his return home? Conclusion to Frances Hodgson Burnett's classic, with Beryl Reid.
Kirsty Young introduces the castaway choices of comedian Bob Monkhouse, in conversation with Sue Lawley. From December 2007.
The film and theatre director talks about his career and the challenges of opera on stage, in conversation with Kirsty Lang.
Or to put it another way, what has the husband been up to in Moscow? Alistair McGowan reads Constance Garnett's translation. From January 1998.
It's a relaxing morning in for Alice and Chaz, while Nic is hatching a plan.
Angela does her homework, as her mother hosts a drinks party for some intellectual friends. Read by Emma Fielding.
Psychological drama about an order of idealistic nuns sent to establish a remote Himalayan mission. Stars Emma Fielding.
The serial steered by listeners continues on its unpredictable journey. This week we deal with the fallout from the Sausage Incident, and introduce The Man.
An old academic and a young boy. It's a topsy-turvy friendship, but it endures. Alistair McGowan reads the Russian master's tale.
The award-winning American essayist reads his tale of summer with a quadriplegic friend and a modern fable. From June 2011. Show more
Amateur philosopher Julius Hutch's plan for 'pottering' in retirement hits the buffers. Stars Peter Jones. From April 1995. Show more
Clever sleuth Melcroft Dupont gets his comeuppance, but Inspector Chalker's on the case. Stars Fulton Mackay. From January 1987. Show more
Spin doctors Prentiss and McCabe get involved in the race for London Mayor. Stars Stephen Fry and John Bird. From January 2000. Show more
The comic's about to be crushed by a printing press, as his journalistic life flashes before his eyes.
The inmates battle to escape the evil prison, as enlightened Claudia tries to evade her arranged wedding. Stars Joshua Jenkins.
What will Mr Craven discover on his return home? Conclusion to Frances Hodgson Burnett's classic, with Beryl Reid.
Britain's favourite TV gardener talks about his life and career, and tells some of his favourite poems and funny stories. From June 2010. Show more
In the aftermath of a nuclear war, a deadly radioactive cloud is moving slowly towards Australia. Stars Claudia Harrison.
Or to put it another way, what has the husband been up to in Moscow? Alistair McGowan reads Constance Garnett's translation. From January 1998.
It's a relaxing morning in for Alice and Chaz, while Nic is hatching a plan.
Angela does her homework, as her mother hosts a drinks party for some intellectual friends. Read by Emma Fielding.
Grytpype-Thynne needs a crew to discover the true fate of the mysterious brigantine. Stars Peter Sellers. From November 1954. Show more
An unexploded bomb lands Mainwaring and Wilson in a jam. Adapted from TV with Arthur Lowe and John Le Mesurier. From April 1974. Show more
Kirsty Young introduces the castaway choices of comedian Bob Monkhouse, in conversation with Sue Lawley. From December 2007.
The film and theatre director talks about his career and the challenges of opera on stage, in conversation with Kirsty Lang.
The award-winning American essayist reads his tale of summer with a quadriplegic friend and a modern fable. From June 2011. Show more
Living off the land, will there be family tears before milking time? Improvised saga with Paul Merton. From June 1994. Show more
The thinking idiot's anthropologist explains how mankind makes society function. With Dan Tetsell. From April 2006. Show more
Is the London Asian radio station about to lose its star presenter? Stars Meera Syal and Sanjeev Bhaskar. From September 1996. Show more
In the aftermath of a nuclear war, a deadly radioactive cloud is moving slowly towards Australia. Stars Claudia Harrison.
Kirsty Young introduces the castaway choices of comedian Bob Monkhouse, in conversation with Sue Lawley. From December 2007.
The film and theatre director talks about his career and the challenges of opera on stage, in conversation with Kirsty Lang.
Or to put it another way, what has the husband been up to in Moscow? Alistair McGowan reads Constance Garnett's translation. From January 1998.
It's a relaxing morning in for Alice and Chaz, while Nic is hatching a plan.
Angela does her homework, as her mother hosts a drinks party for some intellectual friends. Read by Emma Fielding.
Amateur philosopher Julius Hutch's plan for 'pottering' in retirement hits the buffers. Stars Peter Jones. From April 1995. Show more
Clever sleuth Melcroft Dupont gets his comeuppance, but Inspector Chalker's on the case. Stars Fulton Mackay. From January 1987. Show more
Spin doctors Prentiss and McCabe get involved in the race for London Mayor. Stars Stephen Fry and John Bird. From January 2000. Show more
The comic's about to be crushed by a printing press, as his journalistic life flashes before his eyes.
