Programme Index

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 15^th Oct 2013, 16:30 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Tue 15^th Feb 2022, 00:30 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Available for over a year

4 Extra Debut. Arlene Phillips, Jocelyn Jee Esien and Harriett Gilbert discuss Deborah Moggach, Robyn Travis and William Maxwell. From 2013. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:: Harriett Gilbert
Interviewed Guest:: Arlene Phillips
Interviewed Guest:: Jocelyn Jee Esien
Producer:: Beth O'Dea

Genres

Brand

A Good Read

Upstart Crow

Series 3

Episode 3: If You Prick Us, Do We Not Bleed?

Duration: 29 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 12^th Sep 2018, 20:30 on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: Wed 12^th Sep 2018, 20:30 on BBC Two HD

Available for years

Shakespearean sitcom. A brilliant new actor has some surprising views about the authorship of Will's plays. Show more

Contributors

Condell:: Dominic Coleman
Kit Marlowe:: Tim Downie
John Shakespeare:: Harry Enfield
Lucy:: Jocelyn Jee Esien
Robert Greene:: Mark Heap
Kempe:: Spencer Jones
Wolf Hall:: Ben Miller
Will Shakespeare:: David Mitchell
Susanna Shakespeare:: Helen Monks
Bottom:: Rob Rouse
Burbage:: Steve Speirs
Anne Shakespeare:: Liza Tarbuck
Kate:: Gemma Whelan
Mary Shakespeare:: Paula Wilcox
Judith Shakespeare:: Rosanna Beacock
Rodney:: Thomas Smith
Hamnet Shakespeare:: Joe Willis
Writer:: Ben Elton
Director:: Richard Boden
Producer:: Gareth Edwards
Executive Producer:: Chris Sussman

Upstart Crow

Series 3

Episode 6: Go On and I Will Follow

Duration: 29 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 3^rd Oct 2018, 20:30 on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: Wed 3^rd Oct 2018, 20:30 on BBC Two HD

Available for years

Shakespearean sitcom. As Will wrestles with temptation a bigger threat to his family lurks in the wings. Show more

Contributors

Condell:: Dominic Coleman
Kit Marlowe:: Tim Downie
John Shakespeare:: Harry Enfield
Lucy:: Jocelyn Jee Esien
Robert Greene:: Mark Heap
Kempe:: Spencer Jones
Emelia Laier:: Montserrat Lombard
Will Shakespeare:: David Mitchell
Susanna Shakespeare:: Helen Monks
Bottom:: Rob Rouse
Burbage:: Steve Speirs
Anne Shakespeare:: Liza Tarbuck
Kate:: Gemma Whelan
Mary Shakespeare:: Paula Wilcox
Judith Shakespeare:: Rosanna Beacock
Hamnet Shakespeare:: Joe Willis
Writer:: Ben Elton
Director:: Richard Boden
Producer:: Gareth Edwards
Executive Producer:: Chris Sussman

Genres

ComedySitcoms

Brand

Series

Upstart Crow: Series 3

Upstart Crow

Series 2

Episode 2: I Know Thee Not, Old Man

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 18^th Sep 2017, 20:30 on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: Mon 18^th Sep 2017, 20:30 on BBC Two HD

Available for years

Comedy. When his terrifying old teacher invites himself to stay, Will is unable to say no even though his presence stirs up some pretty awful memories. Show more

Contributors

Gerty:: Gemma Arrowsmith
Condell:: Dominic Coleman
Kit Marlowe:: Tim Downie
John Shakespeare:: Harry Enfield
Lucy:: Jocelyn Jee Esien
Robert Greene:: Mark Heap
Kempe:: Spencer Jones
Susanna Shakespeare:: Helen Monks
Bottom:: Rob Rouse
Burbage:: Steven Speirs
Anne Shakespeare:: Liza Tarbuck
Kate:: Gemma Whelan
Simon Hunt:: Geoffrey Whitehead
Mary Shakespeare:: Paula Wilcox
Gertrude:: Lizzie Winkler
Will Shakespeare:: David Mitchell
Judith Shakespeare:: Rosanna Beacock
Hamnet Shakespeare:: Joe Willis
Writer:: Ben Elton
Director:: Richard Boden
Producer:: Gareth Edwards
Executive Producer:: Chris Sussman

Genres

ComedySitcoms

Brand

Series

Upstart Crow: Series 2

Upstart Crow

Series 2

Episode 3: I Did Adore a Twinkling Star

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 25^th Sep 2017, 20:30 on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: Mon 25^th Sep 2017, 20:30 on BBC Two HD

Available for years

Comedy. As a result of Robert Greene's scheming, Will has to write a romance set in an exotic foreign location. Meanwhile, Kate has fallen for Marlowe. Show more

Contributors

Will Shakespeare:: David Mitchell
Silvia:: Margaret Clunie
Condell:: Dominic Coleman
Kit Marlowe:: Tim Downie
John Shakespeare:: Harry Enfield
Lucy:: Jocelyn Jee Esien
Valentine:: Jack Fox
Robert Greene:: Mark Heap
Kempe:: Spencer Jones
Servant:: Jacopo Menicagli
Susanna Shakespeare:: Helen Monks
Bottom:: Rob Rouse
Burbage:: Steven Speirs
Anne Shakespeare:: Liza Tarbuck
Kate:: Gemma Whelan
Simon Hunt:: Geoffrey Whitehead
Mary Shakespeare:: Paula Wilcox
Judith Shakespeare:: Rosanna Beacock
Hamnet Shakespeare:: Joe Willis
Writer:: Ben Elton
Director:: Richard Boden
Producer:: Gareth Edwards
Executive Producer:: Chris Sussman

Genres

ComedySitcoms

Brand

Series

Upstart Crow: Series 2

Upstart Crow

Series 2

Episode 5: Beware My Sting!

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 9^th Oct 2017, 20:30 on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: Mon 9^th Oct 2017, 20:30 on BBC Two HD

Available for years

Shakespearean sitcom. Will is thrilled with his new play, in which a strong woman is crushed into submission by a man. For some reason, Kate is less than impressed. Show more

Contributors

Condell:: Dominic Coleman
Kit Marlowe:: Tim Downie
John Shakespeare:: Harry Enfield
Lucy:: Jocelyn Jee Esien
Robert Greene:: Mark Heap
Kempe:: Spencer Jones
Susanna Shakespeare:: Helen Monks
Bottom:: Rob Rouse
Burbage:: Steven Speirs
Anne Shakespeare:: Liza Tarbuck
Kate:: Gemma Whelan
Mary Shakespeare:: Paula Wilcox
Will Shakespeare:: David Mitchell
Judith Shakespeare:: Rosanna Beacock
Hamnet Shakespeare:: Joe Willis
Writer:: Ben Elton
Director:: Richard Boden
Producer:: Gareth Edwards
Executive Producer:: Chris Sussman

Genres

ComedySitcoms

Brand

Series

Upstart Crow: Series 2

It's Jocelyn

Series 2

Dumped

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 22^nd Feb 2017, 18:30 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Fri 21^st Apr 2023, 22:30 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Available for years

Sketch comedy from Jocelyn Jee Esien. Includes a break-up, a flirty dentist and a street magician showing off skills. From 2017. Show more

Contributors

Performer:: Jocelyn Jee Esien
Ensemble:: Paul Whitehouse
Ensemble:: Ninia Benjamin
Ensemble:: Curtis Walker
Ensemble:: Dee Kaate
Ensemble:: Gavi Chera
Ensemble:: Karen Bartke
Producer:: Suzy Grant
Writer:: Jocelyn Jee Esien

Genres

Comedy

Brand

Series

It's Jocelyn

Series 2

Dates

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 1^st Mar 2017, 18:30 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Fri 28^th Apr 2023, 22:30 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Available for years

Sketch comedy from Jocelyn Jee Esien. Includes Britain's worst bus driver and Kingston's take away caters for vegans. From 2017. Show more

Contributors

Performer:: Jocelyn Jee Esien
Ensemble:: Paul Whitehouse
Ensemble:: Ninia Benjamin
Ensemble:: Curtis Walker
Ensemble:: Dee Kaate
Ensemble:: Gavi Chera
Ensemble:: Karen Bartke
Producer:: Suzy Grant
Writer:: Jocelyn Jee Esien

Genres

Comedy

Brand

Series

It's Jocelyn

Series 2

Friends

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 8^th Mar 2017, 18:30 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Fri 5^th May 2023, 22:30 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Available for years

Jocelyn Jee Esien on friendship, Princess Pay As You Go gets into podcasting, and a meeting for the traffic wardens. From 2017. Show more

Contributors

Performer:: Jocelyn Jee Esien
Ensemble:: Paul Whitehouse
Ensemble:: Ninia Benjamin
Ensemble:: Curtis Walker
Ensemble:: Dee Kaate
Ensemble:: Gavi Chera
Ensemble:: Karen Bartke
Producer:: Suzy Grant
Writer:: Jocelyn Jee Esien

Genres

Comedy

Brand

Series

It's Jocelyn

Series 2

Family

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 15^th Mar 2017, 18:30 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Fri 12^th May 2023, 22:30 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Available for years

Sketch comedy from Jocelyn Jee Esien. Includes a wayward spiritual medium and a receptionist’s true feelings. From 2017. Show more

Contributors

Performer:: Jocelyn Jee Esien
Ensemble:: Paul Whitehouse
Ensemble:: Ninia Benjamin
Ensemble:: Curtis Walker
Ensemble:: Dee Kaate
Ensemble:: Gavi Chera
Ensemble:: Karen Bartke
Producer:: Suzy Grant
Writer:: Jocelyn Jee Esien

Genres

Comedy

Brand

Series

Tinga Tinga Tales: Series 2

Tinga Tinga Tales

Series 2

Episode 13: Why Aardvark Has a Sticky Tongue

CBeebies

First broadcast: Wed 8^th Dec 2010, 12:20 on CBeebiesLatest broadcast: Sun 14^th Mar 2021, 16:50 on CBeebies HD

Stories about how different animals became distinctive. Aardvark did not used to have a sticky tongue, until he got it stuck in the honey log. Show more

Contributors

Series Producer:: Claudia Lloyd
Director:: Richard Jeffery
Red Monkey:: Eugene Muchiri
Aardvark/Snake:: Johnny Daukes
Elephant:: Lenny Henry
Orange Monkey:: Karuga Ngigi
Yellow Monkey:: Faraaz Meghani
Hippo:: Johnnie Fiori
Tickbird:: Tameka Empson
Tortoise:: Shaun Parkes
Owl:: Meera Syal
Mole:: Sophie Thompson
Cheetah:: Sophie Okonedo
Hen:: Lindiwe Brown Mkhize
Spider:: Jocelyn Jee Esien
Cricket/Skunk:: Derek Griffiths
Bat:: Prince Abura
Bushbaby:: Bhumi Patel
Composer:: Eric Wainaina
Writer:: Bruce Hobson
Writer:: Bridget Hurst
Writer:: Claudia Lloyd

Genres

Brand

Tinga Tinga Tales

Series

Tinga Tinga Tales: Series 1

Tinga Tinga Tales

Series 1

Episode 12: Why Spider Has a Tiny Waist

CBeebies

First broadcast: Tue 9^th Feb 2010, 16:10 on CBeebiesLatest broadcast: Sat 30^th Jan 2021, 16:50 on CBeebies HD

Stories telling how different animals got their distinctive parts. Greedy Spider hears of four feasts in Tinga Tinga and wants to go to them all. Show more

Contributors

Monkey Red:: Eugene Muchiri
Spider:: Jocelyn Jee Esien
Monkey Orange:: Ben Spybey
Monkey Yellow:: Faraaz Meghani
Hippo:: Johnnie Fiori
Elephant:: Lenny Henry
Tortoise:: Shaun Parkes
Lion:: Patrice Naiambana
Tickbird:: Tameka Empson
Flamingo:: Flaminia Cinque
Frog:: Njuguna Wakanyote
Zebra:: Eddie Kadi
Composer:: Eric Wainaina
Producer:: Claudia Lloyd
Director:: Richard Jeffery

Genres

Brand

Tinga Tinga Tales

Series

Uncle Max

Goes to the Opera

CBBC

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: Fri 18^th Jul 2008, 15:50 on BBC One WalesLatest broadcast: Fri 19^th Jun 2009, 14:20 on CBBC Channel

The comic adventures of Luke and his larger-than-life uncle. Backstage at the opera, Max's faithful mutt falls for the pampered pooch of the resident soprano. Show more

Contributors

Uncle Max:: David Schneider
Diva:: Jocelyn Jee Esien

Genres

Children'sEntertainment & Comedy

Brand

Uncle Max

Big School

Series 2

Episode 2

BBC One

Duration: 29 minutes

First broadcast: Fri 5^th Sep 2014, 21:30 on BBC One HDLatest broadcast: Fri 5^th Sep 2014, 21:30 on BBC One Wales HD

Comedy series set in a secondary school. It's Miss Postern's birthday and her spirits are soon raised by the arrival of the dashing Dr Dalton, who's taking over teaching geography. Show more

Contributors

Mr Church:: David Walliams
Miss Postern:: Catherine Tate
Mr Gunn:: Philip Glenister
Ms Baron:: Frances de la Tour
Mrs Klebb:: Joanna Scanlan
Mr Barber:: Steve Speirs
Mr Hubble:: James Greene
Daphne:: Jocelyn Jee Esien
Dr Dalton:: Jimmy Akingbola
Nicholas:: Matthew Fenton
Writer:: David Walliams
Writer:: undefined Dawson Bros
Director:: Matt Lipsey
Producer:: Jo Sargent

Genres

Brand

Big School

Series

Big School: Series 2

Holby City

Series 18

Episode 46: Fractured

BBC One

Duration: 58 minutes

First broadcast: Thu 25^th Aug 2016, 20:00 on BBC One Scotland HDLatest broadcast: Tue 30^th Aug 2016, 01:40 on BBC Two England

A zen-like Jac returns from her break but gets the shock of her life when she sees who is working on Darwin. Serena is excited about going on holiday with her daughter. Show more

Contributors

Mo Effanga:: Chizzy Akudolu
Oliver Valentine:: James Anderson
Jasmine Burrows:: Lucinda Dryzek
Jac Naylor:: Rosie Marcel
Serena Campbell:: Catherine Russell
Morven Digby:: Eleanor Fanyinka
Adrian 'Fletch' Fletcher:: Alex Walkinshaw
Henrik Hanssen:: Guy Henry
Guy Self:: John Michie
Essie Harrison:: Kaye Wragg
Sacha Levy:: Bob Barrett
Dominic Copeland:: David Ames
Evie Fletcher:: Macey Chipping
Valerie Sturgeon:: Brigit Forsyth
Barney Rodgers:: Geoff Long
Mel Watson:: Jocelyn Jee Esien
Writer:: Rebecca Wojciechowski
Producer:: Sarah Creasey
Director:: Tracey Rooney

Genres

DramaMedical

Brand

Holby City

Series

Holby City: Series 18

The Revolting World of Stanley Brown

The Revolting World of Stanley Brown

Episode 11: Wax

CBBC

Duration: 25 minutes

First broadcast: Fri 30^th Nov 2012, 17:30 on CBBC ChannelLatest broadcast: Mon 6^th Oct 2014, 10:00 on CBBC HD

Sitcom about 13-year-old Stanley Brown and his curiosity about the revolting world around him. Archie keeps ruining Stanley's revolting experiments. Show more

Contributors

Stanley Brown:: Dean-Charles Chapman
Jess:: Nell Williams
Mike:: Louis Demosthenous
Steph Brown:: Nicola Duffell
Archie Brown:: Sy Thomas
Amanda Brown:: Juliet Cowan
Daisy:: Rhyanna Alexander-Davis
Aunt Amy:: Daisy Beaumont
Laura:: Ellie Byrne
Voice of Olivia:: Jocelyn Jee Esien
Animation voiceover:: Isy Suttie
Animation voiceover:: Fergus Craig
Director:: David Sant
Producer:: John Pocock
Executive Producer:: Jon Rolph
Writer:: Katie Douglas

Genres

Children'sEntertainment & Comedy

Series