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No Such Thing as the News

Series 2

Episode 8

Duration: 29 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two EnglandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Scotland

Your last chance before Christmas to hear something interesting about the world we live in. With James Harkin, Andrew Hunter Murray, Anna Ptaszynski and Dan Schreiber.

No Such Thing as the News

Series 1

Episode 5

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Wales

It is the last chance before the referendum to hear something interesting about it. With the QI Elves - James Harkin, Andrew Hunter Murray, Anna Ptaszynski and Dan Schreiber. Show more

No Such Thing as the News

Series 1

Episode 3

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two HD

An interesting, impish angle on the events of the week from the QI Elves, with James Harkin, Andrew Hunter Murray, Anna Ptaszynski and Dan Schreiber.

Duration: 59 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two HDLatest broadcast: on BBC Four HD

A tribute to British comedian Mel Smith, who died in July 2013, aged 60, featuring home video footage, rare archive material and many classic sketches. Show more

Contributors

Participant:
Richard Curtis
Participant:
John Lloyd
Participant:
Griff Rhys Jones
Narrator:
Rebecca Front
Executive Producer:
Caroline Wright
Director:
Archie Powell
Producer:
Archie Powell

University Challenge

Christmas 2011

Episode 5

Duration: 29 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two England

A series of matches featuring teams of distinguished graduates from ten universities. Trinity College, Cambridge, battle it out with the University of St Andrews. Show more

No Such Thing as the News

Series 2

Episode 6

Duration: 29 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two HDLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Northern Ireland

A humorous look at the lesser-known events of the week. Who would have thought the news could be so fun? With James Harkin, Andrew Hunter Murray, Anna Ptaszynski and Dan Schreiber. Show more

No Such Thing as the News

Series 2

Episode 7

Duration: 29 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two WalesLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Northern Ireland

A humorous look at the lesser-known events of the week. Who would have thought the news could be so fun? With James Harkin, Andrew Hunter Murray, Anna Ptaszynski and Dan Schreiber. Show more

No Such Thing as the News

Series 2

Episode 4

Duration: 29 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two HDLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Northern Ireland

The current events programme you can watch with pleasure rather than anxiety. With James Harkin, Andrew Hunter Murray, Anna Ptaszynski and Dan Schreiber. Show more

No Such Thing as the News

Series 2

Episode 2

Duration: 29 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two Northern IrelandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Scotland

Current affairs made interesting and funny by some cheerful people. A welcome tonic! With James Harkin, Andrew Hunter Murray, Anna Ptaszynski and Dan Schreiber.

No Such Thing as the News

Series 2

Episode 1

Duration: 29 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two WalesLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Scotland

An interesting, impish angle on the events of the week from the QI Elves, with James Harkin, Andrew Hunter Murray, Anna Ptaszynski and Dan Schreiber.

No Such Thing as the News

Series 2

Episode 5

Duration: 29 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two HDLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Scotland

The current events programme you can watch with pleasure rather than anxiety. With James Harkin, Andrew Hunter Murray, Anna Ptaszynski and Dan Schreiber. Show more

No Such Thing as the News

Series 2

Episode 3

Duration: 29 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two HDLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Scotland

Current affairs made interesting and funny by the team behind QI. With James Harkin, Andrew Hunter Murray, Anna Ptaszynski and Dan Schreiber. Show more

No Such Thing as the News

Series 1

Episode 1

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two HD

The most interesting events of the week dug up and dusted off by QI's research team. With James Harkin, Andrew Hunter Murray, Anna Ptaszynski and Dan Schreiber.

Midweek

Andy McNab; Cheryl Knight; Joseph Boyden; John Lloyd

Duration: 43 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW

Available for over a year

Libby Purves meets former soldier-turned-writer Andy McNab, Cheryl Knight who is in charge of shoes at the Royal Opera House, author Joseph Boyden and producer John Lloyd. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Libby Purves
Interviewed Guest:
Andy McNab
Interviewed Guest:
Cheryl Knight
Interviewed Guest:
Joseph Boyden
Interviewed Guest:
John Lloyd

Brand

Midweek

No Such Thing as the News

Series 1

Episode 4

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two HD

An engaging, mischievous spin on the world this week from QI's research team. With James Harkin, Andrew Hunter Murray, Anna Ptaszynski and Dan Schreiber.

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Northern Ireland

The story behind Not the Nine O'Clock News, which launched the careers of performers Rowan Atkinson, Mel Smith, Griff Rhys Jones and Pamela Stephenson, and writer Richard Curtis. Show more

Contributors

Participant:
Mel Smith
Participant:
Griff Rhys Jones
Participant:
Pamela Stephenson
Participant:
John Lloyd
Participant:
Richard Curtis
Participant:
Billy Connolly
Participant:
Dara O Briain
Participant:
Rowan Atkinson
Executive Producer:
Karen Steyn

With Great Pleasure

With Great Pleasure at Christmas 2013

Duration: 58 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW

John Lloyd is joined by Hugh Laurie, Miriam Margolyes and Julian Rhind-Tutt to perform his favourite pieces of writing, comedy and songs with an audience at the BBC Radio Theatre. Show more

Arena

Whatever Happened to Spitting Image?

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: on BBC FourLatest broadcast: on BBC Four HD

Documentary telling the story of the genesis of the satirical puppet show Spitting Image, with contributions from caricaturists Peter Fluck and Roger Law and producer John Lloyd. Show more

Contributors

Editor:
Alex Jones
Director:
Anthony Wall
Participant:
Peter Fluck
Participant:
Roger Law
Participant:
John Lloyd

Brand

Arena