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Drama inspired by the true life story of an 18th-century forger of the Bard. Starring Julian Rhind-Tutt and James Grout.
Sheffield singer John Shuttleworth's efforts to find Big City fame don't go to plan. Stars Graham Fellows. From April 1994. Show more
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Crime reporter Michael Quigley's evening is ruined by the latest escapade of a mysterious master criminal. Read by Danny Webb. Show more
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Rawdon is released from debtors' prison. But his return home only leads to further trouble. Narrated by Stephen Fry. Show more
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Drama inspired by the true life story of an 18th-century forger of the Bard. Starring Julian Rhind-Tutt and James Grout.
Sheffield singer John Shuttleworth's efforts to find Big City fame don't go to plan. Stars Graham Fellows. From April 1994. Show more
Mel hears about the restoration of a Lancaster bomber, finds out how to cook fresh pasta, and introduces the next chapter of At The Firefly Gate.
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Crime reporter Michael Quigley's evening is ruined by the latest escapade of a mysterious master criminal. Read by Danny Webb. Show more
Jockey Derek Franklin faces a new challenge when his brother dies, leaving him a deadly inheritance. Read by James Aubrey.
Investigating a serial bride with a habit of outliving her husbands, the Roman detective faces temptation. Stars Anton Lesser. Show more
Phineas Finn's political career is on the rise, but he is short of money. Glencora worries over her children's inheritance.
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The award-winning American essayist on buying a holiday home and struggling with genders when learning French. From July 2011. Show more
Corner shop owner Ramesh concocts a fake religious festival to shift unsold fireworks. Stars Sanjeev Kohli. From October 2007.
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Crime reporter Michael Quigley's evening is ruined by the latest escapade of a mysterious master criminal. Read by Danny Webb. Show more
Jockey Derek Franklin faces a new challenge when his brother dies, leaving him a deadly inheritance. Read by James Aubrey.
Investigating a serial bride with a habit of outliving her husbands, the Roman detective faces temptation. Stars Anton Lesser. Show more
The award-winning American essayist on buying a holiday home and struggling with genders when learning French. From July 2011. Show more
MP Duncan faces accusations of financial irregularities. Punt and Dennis's topical sitcom with James Fleet. From October 2006.
Drama inspired by the true life story of an 18th-century forger of the Bard. Starring Julian Rhind-Tutt and James Grout.
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Phineas Finn's political career is on the rise, but he is short of money. Glencora worries over her children's inheritance.
