Malcolm surprises Ramesh by announcing she wishes to become a foster carer. Stars Sanjeev Kohli and Donald McLeary. From 2017. Show more
Donna and Joe have a heart to heart, Vicky and Rav paint a room, and events spiral out of control. Stars Sam Spiro. From 2020. Show more
John and Helen get more than they bargained for when they try to sell some old jewellery. With John Groves and Pauline Yates. Show more
Suspects-a-plenty, along with witchcraft and a secret love-letter for the Belgian sleuth to investigate. Starring John Moffatt. Show more
An old flame called Fiona tries to rekindle Ed’s interest when she makes contact online. Stars Christopher Douglas. From 2011. Show more
Stephen Mangan asks his guest Clarke Peters to reveal three guilty secrets inside his virtual confessional box. From 2021. Show more
The Lad is set to entertain troops in Malta, but he gets duped into a frontline appearance. Stars Tony Hancock. From April 1958. Show more
Can the duo outwit the dastardly Sir Hamish? Comic homage to 60s cult TV. Stars Neil Mullarkey and John Irwin. From 1996. Show more
James Walton hosts the literary quiz with John Walsh, Sebastian Faulks, Jane Thynne and Mark Billingham. From April 2008. Show more
As Jason attempts to return to 2003, he gets involved with various culinary devices. Stars Michael Begley. From June 2003. Show more
Gambian musician Moses Biama comes to London to record with fading English rock star, Frank. Stars Lenny Henry and Bill Nighy. Show more
The Real Comedy Controllers: The Things That Made Us Laugh
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1. Lenin of the Rovers
1 hour on BBC Radio 4 Extra
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Paul Jackson, Beryl Vertue, John Lloyd and Jimmy Mulville return to the alternative comedy of the 80s. Show more
The Lad is set to entertain troops in Malta, but he gets duped into a frontline appearance. Stars Tony Hancock. From April 1958. Show more
Can the duo outwit the dastardly Sir Hamish? Comic homage to 60s cult TV. Stars Neil Mullarkey and John Irwin. From 1996. Show more
John and Helen get more than they bargained for when they try to sell some old jewellery. With John Groves and Pauline Yates. Show more
Suspects-a-plenty, along with witchcraft and a secret love-letter for the Belgian sleuth to investigate. Starring John Moffatt. Show more
Musing on maps, socks and castles, the American author takes a sentimental journey around Britain. Read by Kerry Shale. Show more
Vanity Fair by William Makepeace Thackeray
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A lascivious lawyer and a dashing captain - Becky Sharp continues to attract admirers. Stephen Fry narrates. With Emma Fielding. Show more
Comedian Stewart Lee explores the 1970s TV series Children of the Stones - a story of mystery, excitement and terror. From 2012. Show more
Gambian musician Moses Biama comes to London to record with fading English rock star, Frank. Stars Lenny Henry and Bill Nighy. Show more
James Walton hosts the literary quiz with John Walsh, Sebastian Faulks, Jane Thynne and Mark Billingham. From April 2008. Show more
As Jason attempts to return to 2003, he gets involved with various culinary devices. Stars Michael Begley. From June 2003. Show more
An old flame called Fiona tries to rekindle Ed’s interest when she makes contact online. Stars Christopher Douglas. From 2011. Show more
Stephen Mangan asks his guest Clarke Peters to reveal three guilty secrets inside his virtual confessional box. From 2021. Show more
Lioba and Kip find Happy Valley is virtually perfect with lawns and birds - but a high security fence. Stars Tessa Nicholson. Show more
Mark Radcliffe looks at the comedians' comedian, Jimmy James, a teetotaller revered for his stage act of playing a drunk. Show more
The Lad is set to entertain troops in Malta, but he gets duped into a frontline appearance. Stars Tony Hancock. From April 1958. Show more
Can the duo outwit the dastardly Sir Hamish? Comic homage to 60s cult TV. Stars Neil Mullarkey and John Irwin. From 1996. Show more
John and Helen get more than they bargained for when they try to sell some old jewellery. With John Groves and Pauline Yates. Show more
Suspects-a-plenty, along with witchcraft and a secret love-letter for the Belgian sleuth to investigate. Starring John Moffatt. Show more
The Real Comedy Controllers: The Things That Made Us Laugh
Alternative Comedy...and Beyond
1. Lenin of the Rovers
1 hour on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Available for years
Paul Jackson, Beryl Vertue, John Lloyd and Jimmy Mulville return to the alternative comedy of the 80s. Show more
Stephen Mangan asks his guest Clarke Peters to reveal three guilty secrets inside his virtual confessional box. From 2021. Show more
Thomas Hardy's exciting idea to make his books even sadder. Sketches starring David Mitchell and Robert Webb. From 2013. Show more
Jake Yapp and Rob Deering present highlights from the Machynlleth Comedy Festival. Show more
Challenging stand-up comedy from a northern, gay, disabled woman who refuses to conform. With Jamie MacDonald. From 2020. Show more
John Osbourne writes and performs this ode to radio, rare records and anyone seeking solace in the wireless. From 2011. Show more
Lioba and Kip find Happy Valley is virtually perfect with lawns and birds - but a high security fence. Stars Tessa Nicholson. Show more
Mark Radcliffe looks at the comedians' comedian, Jimmy James, a teetotaller revered for his stage act of playing a drunk. Show more
John and Helen get more than they bargained for when they try to sell some old jewellery. With John Groves and Pauline Yates. Show more
Suspects-a-plenty, along with witchcraft and a secret love-letter for the Belgian sleuth to investigate. Starring John Moffatt. Show more
Musing on maps, socks and castles, the American author takes a sentimental journey around Britain. Read by Kerry Shale. Show more
Vanity Fair by William Makepeace Thackeray
3. Admirers
15 minutes on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Available for years
A lascivious lawyer and a dashing captain - Becky Sharp continues to attract admirers. Stephen Fry narrates. With Emma Fielding. Show more
Comedian Stewart Lee explores the 1970s TV series Children of the Stones - a story of mystery, excitement and terror. From 2012. Show more
Gambian musician Moses Biama comes to London to record with fading English rock star, Frank. Stars Lenny Henry and Bill Nighy. Show more
James Walton hosts the literary quiz with John Walsh, Sebastian Faulks, Jane Thynne and Mark Billingham. From April 2008. Show more
As Jason attempts to return to 2003, he gets involved with various culinary devices. Stars Michael Begley. From June 2003. Show more