Programme Index

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The Real Comedy Controllers: The Things That Made Us Laugh

Satire and Sitcoms

3. The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy

Duration: 1 hour

on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Available for years

Paul Jackson, Beryl Vertue, John Lloyd and Jimmy Mulville review more satire and sitcoms of the 1960s and 70s. Show more

Start/Stop

Series 3

Episode 3: 3. Tinder

Duration: 28 minutes

on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Barney and Cathy vie to be the most attractive, while Alice’s life drawing makes David jealous. Stars Jack Docherty. From 2016. Show more

Duration: 28 minutes

on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Available for years

Comic poet Tim Key looks at the concept of cuisine, and indulges in a tasting menu at the top of the Shard in London. From 2018. Show more

Clayton Grange

Series 2

Episode 3

Duration: 30 minutes

on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Brilliantly stupid scientists trial a bionic suit and try genetic manipulation. Stars Anthony Head and Neil Warhurst. From 2014. Show more

Contributors

Professor Saunders:
Anthony Head
Geoff Prowse:
Neil Warhurst
Roger Bucks:
Paul Barnhill
Alice Jameson:
Stephanie Racine
Simon Prowse:
Albie Warhurst
Announcer:
Clive Hayward

BBC Radio 4 Extra

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