George and Charles tackle a horrid child and a bizarre giant. Stars Donald Hewlett and Michael Knowles. From December 1984. Show more
Divorced Doug and Molly try changing their least appealing traits. Life isn't that simple. Stars Robin Weaver. From August 2005. Show more
A proposal goes disastrously wrong for Lord Sheringham in this Regency tale of romance. Stars Elli Garnett and James Frain. Show more
Paul Roseby remembers the pain of short-lived musicals inspired by royalty and religion. With Polly James and Bonnie Langford.
The multi-talented entertainer and the comedian chat about their showbiz careers, from backstage in Birmingham.
The veteran comedian and writer's six-pack selection: The Goon Show, Variety Bandbox, Round the Horne, The Al Read Show, The Ken Dodd Show and Take It From Here. Show more
Alison Lurie's comic novel dramatised by Melissa Murray. Roger has gone to see Verena, worried that Tom has influenced the announcement that the Varnians are coming to Earth.
From dog-fights to alchemy, we cover plenty of ground this week. And this week's listener-storyliner sets up a real stand-off.
The priestly sleuth finds that time waits for no one as he investigates a murder. Stars David Threlfall and Tina Kellegher. Show more
Hard times for Radio Prune - are ads the answer? Plus one woman's struggle to get a phone. Stars John Cleese. From March 1970. Show more
Jim Hacker gets the better of Sir Humphrey over a crisis in Derbyshire. Adapted from TV with Paul Eddington. From October 1984. Show more
The multi-talented entertainer and the comedian chat about their showbiz careers, from backstage in Birmingham.
A proposal goes disastrously wrong for Lord Sheringham in this Regency tale of romance. Stars Elli Garnett and James Frain. Show more
Paul Roseby remembers the pain of short-lived musicals inspired by royalty and religion. With Polly James and Bonnie Langford.
Angry misanthrope Frank meets Gwen, who tells of a Celtic goddess able to decide who lives or dies. Stars Derek Riddell. Show more
Has little Margaret stumbled on a murder? Ray Bradbury's vintage tale of suspense stars Rachael Jacobs and Beverly Rowland.
The veteran comedian and writer's six-pack selection: The Goon Show, Variety Bandbox, Round the Horne, The Al Read Show, The Ken Dodd Show and Take It From Here. Show more
4 Extra Premiere. The world's most bookish comedian and very angry man in a cardigan shares his insights into Britain at London's King's Head.
Gilbert and Sullivan spoof about the disgrace of convicted criminal liar Jeffrey Archer. Stars Dave Lamb. From November 2004.
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Recently divorced Robert Forester is attracted to a stranger in Pennsylvania. Intriguing tale of obsession. Starring John Sharian. Show more
Alexander’s parents believe their daughter was murdered and ask an author to write a tribute. Read by Alex Tregear. Show more
Angry misanthrope Frank meets Gwen, who tells of a Celtic goddess able to decide who lives or dies. Stars Derek Riddell. Show more
Has little Margaret stumbled on a murder? Ray Bradbury's vintage tale of suspense stars Rachael Jacobs and Beverly Rowland.
The multi-talented entertainer and the comedian chat about their showbiz careers, from backstage in Birmingham.
Alison Lurie's comic novel dramatised by Melissa Murray. Roger has gone to see Verena, worried that Tom has influenced the announcement that the Varnians are coming to Earth.
From dog-fights to alchemy, we cover plenty of ground this week. And this week's listener-storyliner sets up a real stand-off.
The priestly sleuth finds that time waits for no one as he investigates a murder. Stars David Threlfall and Tina Kellegher. Show more
A proposal goes disastrously wrong for Lord Sheringham in this Regency tale of romance. Stars Elli Garnett and James Frain. Show more