When a landlord's daughter offers to help run the pub, his reaction is unexpected. Stars Michael Williams. From December 1998. Show more
Comedy writer and producer Henry Normal uses poetry, storytelling and comedy to explore life's big questions. From 2017. Show more
Crafty friends Jack and Algernon are living a double life in London 1895. Star-studded production featuring Dame Judi Dench, Martin Clunes, Samathan Bond and Michael Sheen. Show more
Sir Michael Gambon, Sir Derek Jacobi, Dame Maggie Smith and Dame Joan Plowright recall the venue's 1963 creation. From April 2009. Show more
Dame Thora Hird introduces - and performs - Marriott Edgar's two classic tales of the curious little boy and the lion. Show more
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Paul Jackson, Beryl Vertue, John Lloyd and Jimmy Mulville return to the alternative comedy of the 80s. Show more
Ian McMillan chairs the literary quiz with Dillie Keane, Roger McGough, David Stafford and Arthur Smith. From November 1998. Show more
Big-headed from TV success, the Lad is set to retire until he discovers his replacement. Stars Tony Hancock. From January 1958. Show more
DCI Alma Blair is enjoying a romantic dinner at a fine dining restaurant, but is murder on the menu? Stars Julie Hesmondhalgh. Show more
Hypnotist and author Paul McKenna chooses 'Dancing Queen' by ABBA and 'Us and Them' by Pink Floyd.
Pam returns to the west coast of Scotland to look for otters and to discover the aphrodisiac power of herrings. From December 2000. Show more
Carter helps his Uncle to look up an old flame, but they are surprised by what they find. With Stephen Thorne and Sam Kelly. Show more
Sir Michael Gambon, Sir Derek Jacobi, Dame Maggie Smith and Dame Joan Plowright recall the venue's 1963 creation. From April 2009. Show more
Dame Thora Hird introduces - and performs - Marriott Edgar's two classic tales of the curious little boy and the lion. Show more
Crafty friends Jack and Algernon are living a double life in London 1895. Star-studded production featuring Dame Judi Dench, Martin Clunes, Samathan Bond and Michael Sheen. Show more
A future where computers rule and artificial intelligence has become a reality. Stars Alphonsia Emmanuel and Mona Hammond. Show more
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on BBC Radio 4 ExtraPaul Jackson, Beryl Vertue, John Lloyd and Jimmy Mulville return to the alternative comedy of the 80s. Show more
Shappi Khorsandi shares her experiences of growing up in her Iranian family. Plus a song from comedian Hils Barker. With Felix Dexter and Meera Syal. From July 2009. Show more
Music and comedy with Alex Horne and his five-piece band. Danny Baker champions an instrument that will amuse. From February 2013. Show more
The best in contemporary comedy. Arthur Smith chats to Andrew Doyle.
Comedy from Rhod, Greg Davies, Lloyd Langford, Shappi Khorsandi and Sarah Millican. Music by Neil Hannon. From October 2010. Show more
A future where computers rule and artificial intelligence has become a reality. Stars Alphonsia Emmanuel and Mona Hammond. Show more
DCI Alma Blair is enjoying a romantic dinner at a fine dining restaurant, but is murder on the menu? Stars Julie Hesmondhalgh. Show more
Hypnotist and author Paul McKenna chooses 'Dancing Queen' by ABBA and 'Us and Them' by Pink Floyd.
Pam returns to the west coast of Scotland to look for otters and to discover the aphrodisiac power of herrings. From December 2000. Show more
Carter helps his Uncle to look up an old flame, but they are surprised by what they find. With Stephen Thorne and Sam Kelly. Show more
Sir Michael Gambon, Sir Derek Jacobi, Dame Maggie Smith and Dame Joan Plowright recall the venue's 1963 creation. From April 2009. Show more
Dame Thora Hird introduces - and performs - Marriott Edgar's two classic tales of the curious little boy and the lion. Show more
Crafty friends Jack and Algernon are living a double life in London 1895. Star-studded production featuring Dame Judi Dench, Martin Clunes, Samathan Bond and Michael Sheen. Show more
