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Germaine Greer on Dame Elizabeth Frink
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Germaine Greer nominates sculptor Dame Elizabeth Frink. With Lin Jammet, Richard Cook and Matthew Parris. From 2017. Show more
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Germaine Greer nominates sculptor Dame Elizabeth Frink. With Lin Jammet, Richard Cook and Matthew Parris. From 2017. Show more
November 1, 1746. A traveller arrives at the port of New York, on urgent business. Read by Jamie Parker. Show more
Guitar legend Wilko Johnson chose 'Cathy's Clown' by the Everly Brothers and 'Highway 61 Revisited' by Bob Dylan.
Young Joyce auditions for Professor Broadbent's Punch and Judy show, with disastrous results. 1950s drama stars Nerys Hughes. Show more
Freshly qualified doctors Sparrow, Evans and Benskin's medical mishaps go on and on. Starring Richard Briers. From June 1969. Show more
Organising their new baby's christening turns into a headache for Jennifer and Henry. Stars Wendy Craig. From October 1970. Show more
The Wilsons try to live an ethical life, but things they once enjoyed are now controversial. With Marcus Brigstocke. From 2019. Show more
4 Extra Debut. From Thomas Tallis and JS Bach to The Beatles. Poet Wendy Cope, shares her castaway choices with Lauren Laverne. From 2019. Show more
Olympic athlete Jake Wightman and his actor brother Sam, talk identical twin rivalry and finding their own career paths.
Presented and produced by Becca Bryers. Show more
True stories told live in the USA: Jay Allison introduces tales of learning life’s lessons from one’s parents. Show more
Guitar legend Wilko Johnson chose 'Cathy's Clown' by the Everly Brothers and 'Highway 61 Revisited' by Bob Dylan.
Daljit Nagra selects Peter Redgrove: Radio Poems - Obeah Oss featuring the Padstow festival with hobby horses. From 1998. Show more
An unpopular invention, a surprise wedding venue and the sound of Shakespeare. John’s award-winning sketch show. From 2018. Show more
How we travelled, farmed and fought was dictated by the horse. In the 20th century the link was broken. Read by Iain Glen. Show more
Sarah Dunant picks Frank Sinatra's 'You Make Me Feel So Young' and Palestrina's 'Surge illuminare Jerusalem' performed by Musica Secreta.
An estranged father and daughter go on a road trip to Moscow. Can old wounds heal? Starring Kimberley Nixon and David Threlfall. Show more
Godzilla was a response to atomic war. Japanese artists react to the Fukushima nuclear disaster after 2011’s tsunami. From 2013. Show more
Recorded in 1967, the Irish writer's interpretation of one of Aesop's Fables, first published in 1912. Stars Leslie French. Show more
Daljit Nagra selects Peter Redgrove: Radio Poems - Obeah Oss featuring the Padstow festival with hobby horses. From 1998. Show more
An unpopular invention, a surprise wedding venue and the sound of Shakespeare. John’s award-winning sketch show. From 2018. Show more
2020: Technology rules supreme. An elderly musician is invited on TV to justify his existence. Stars Bernard Cribbins. From 2000. Show more
A young girl found in a wolf's den is sent to work for the Duke in his ancient castle. Stars Lily Lesser and Jonathan Tafler. Show more
True stories told live in the USA: Jay Allison introduces tales of learning life’s lessons from one’s parents. Show more
Guitar legend Wilko Johnson chose 'Cathy's Clown' by the Everly Brothers and 'Highway 61 Revisited' by Bob Dylan.
Recorded in 1967, the Irish writer's interpretation of one of Aesop's Fables, first published in 1912. Stars Leslie French. Show more
4 Extra Debut. From Thomas Tallis and JS Bach to The Beatles. Poet Wendy Cope, shares her castaway choices with Lauren Laverne. From 2019. Show more
Olympic athlete Jake Wightman and his actor brother Sam, talk identical twin rivalry and finding their own career paths.
Presented and produced by Becca Bryers. Show more
An unpopular invention, a surprise wedding venue and the sound of Shakespeare. John’s award-winning sketch show. From 2018. Show more
BBC New Comedy Award finalist Ken Cheng explores status and how he fits in with British society. From 2020. Show more
A hospital stay and a big birthday force the duo to face some awful truths. Stars Helen Monks and Miriam Margolyes. From 2019. Show more
Josh attempts to buy a pram on the cheap while also trying to convince his mechanic to give him a good deal. From 2016. Show more
A crazy shopping spree and eating Greek in Stevenage. Stephen Fry and Hugh Laurie's best bits from BBC TV. From August 1984. Show more
2020: Technology rules supreme. An elderly musician is invited on TV to justify his existence. Stars Bernard Cribbins. From 2000. Show more
A young girl found in a wolf's den is sent to work for the Duke in his ancient castle. Stars Lily Lesser and Jonathan Tafler. Show more
How we travelled, farmed and fought was dictated by the horse. In the 20th century the link was broken. Read by Iain Glen. Show more
Sarah Dunant picks Frank Sinatra's 'You Make Me Feel So Young' and Palestrina's 'Surge illuminare Jerusalem' performed by Musica Secreta.
An estranged father and daughter go on a road trip to Moscow. Can old wounds heal? Starring Kimberley Nixon and David Threlfall. Show more
Godzilla was a response to atomic war. Japanese artists react to the Fukushima nuclear disaster after 2011’s tsunami. From 2013. Show more
Recorded in 1967, the Irish writer's interpretation of one of Aesop's Fables, first published in 1912. Stars Leslie French. Show more