Programme Index

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 4^th Dec 2013, 11:30 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Wed 6^th Dec 2017, 23:00 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

It is Ellen's birthday and despite money troubles, Tom is keen to make an impression. Stars Jonny Sweet. From November 2013. Show more

Together

Episode 1: Signs

BBC Three

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 6^th Oct 2015, 22:30 on BBC ThreeLatest broadcast: Sun 3^rd Jan 2016, 01:20 on BBC Three HD

Comedy series about the early stages of a new relationship. After Tom's brief encounter with Ellen on a wheelie bin and under her car door, he is determined to see her again. Show more

Contributors

Tom:: Jonny Sweet
Ellen:: Cara Theobold
Ashley:: Alex Macqueen
Lesley:: Vicki Pepperdine
Maeve:: Katy Wix
Hermione:: Sarah Daykin
Luke:: Jaz Deol
Construction Worker:: Tom Davis
Joseph, the Policeman:: Tim Key
Alison, the Art Teacher:: Cecilia Noble
Douglas, the Neighbour:: Geoffrey McGivern
Writer:: Jonny Sweet
Producer:: Lucy Armitage
Director:: Annie Griffin

Genres

ComedySitcoms

Series

Together

Together

Episode 5: The Lovers

BBC Three

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 3^rd Nov 2015, 22:30 on BBC ThreeLatest broadcast: Sun 3^rd Jan 2016, 03:20 on BBC Three HD

Comedy series about the early stages of a couple's relationship. It's the hottest day of the year and everyone is on heat or in uniform. Show more

Contributors

Tom:: Jonny Sweet
Ellen:: Cara Theobold
Ashley:: Alex Macqueen
Lesley:: Vicki Pepperdine
Maeve:: Katy Wix
Hermione:: Sarah Daykin
Warner:: Jack McMullen
Joseph, the Policeman:: Tim Key
Writer:: Jonny Sweet
Producer:: Lucy Armitage
Director:: Annie Griffin
Production Company:: Tiger Aspect Productions Ltd

Genres

ComedySitcoms

Series

Together

Alan Partridge: Why, When, Where, How and Whom?

BBC Two

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: Wed 27^th Dec 2017, 21:00 on BBC Two HDLatest broadcast: Sat 4^th Aug 2018, 22:00 on BBC Two HD

Documentary looking back at Alan Partridge's journey from broadcaster caricature to the award-winning study of complexity and pathos that he has become. Show more

Contributors

Interviewed Guest:: Steve Coogan
Interviewed Guest:: Peter Baynham
Interviewed Guest:: Philip Cornwell
Interviewed Guest:: Rebecca Front
Interviewed Guest:: Simon Greenall
Interviewed Guest:: Armando Iannucci
Interviewed Guest:: Tim Key
Interviewed Guest:: Doon Mackichan
Interviewed Guest:: Patrick Marber
Interviewed Guest:: Felicity Montagu
Interviewed Guest:: Sally Phillips
Interviewed Guest:: David Schneider
Executive Producer:: Christine Langan
Executive Producer:: Steve Coogan
Director:: Joe Fraser
Production Company:: Baby Cow Productions Ltd

Genres

Formats

Documentaries

Life's Too Short: Series 1

Life's Too Short

Series 1

Episode 2

BBC Two

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Thu 17^th Nov 2011, 21:30 on BBC HDLatest broadcast: Wed 23^rd Nov 2011, 22:00 on BBC Two England

Comedy series. Warwick makes a humiliating guest appearance at a Star Wars wedding, but his fortune rises when Johnny Depp hires him to research a new movie role. Show more

Contributors

Actor:: Warwick Davis
Actor:: Ricky Gervais
Actor:: Stephen Merchant
Actor:: Johnny Depp
Mother:: Lorraine Bruce
News Reporter:: Tim Key
Bride:: Eri Jackson
Actor:: Shaun Williamson
Writer:: Ricky Gervais
Writer:: Stephen Merchant
Director:: Ricky Gervais
Director:: Stephen Merchant

Genres

ComedySitcoms

Brand

Life's Too Short

Series

The World of Simon Rich

Series 1

Episode 1

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Thu 2^nd Jun 2016, 23:00 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Sun 28^th Mar 2021, 01:30 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

4 Extra Debut. Enchanting, absurd and funny stories from the mind of celebrated US writer Simon Rich. Stars Peter Serafinowicz. From 2016. Show more

Contributors

Writer:: Simon Rich
Performer:: Simon Rich
Ensemble:: Peter Serafinowicz
Ensemble:: Tim Key
Ensemble:: Cariad Lloyd
Ensemble:: Jamie Demetriou
Ensemble:: Joseph Morpurgo
Ensemble:: Claire Price
Producer:: Jon Harvey

Genres

ComedyStandup

Brand

Series

The World of Simon Rich

Series 1

Episode 2

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Thu 9^th Jun 2016, 23:00 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Thu 1^st Apr 2021, 22:30 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Enchanting, absurd and funny stories from the mind of celebrated US writer Simon Rich. Stars Peter Serafinowicz. From 2016. Show more

Contributors

Writer:: Simon Rich
Performer:: Simon Rich
Ensemble:: Peter Serafinowicz
Ensemble:: Tim Key
Ensemble:: Cariad Lloyd
Ensemble:: Jamie Demetriou
Ensemble:: Joseph Morpurgo
Ensemble:: Claire Price
Producer:: Jon Harvey

Genres

ComedyStandup

Brand

Series

The World of Simon Rich

Series 1

Episode 3

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Thu 16^th Jun 2016, 23:00 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Thu 8^th Apr 2021, 22:30 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Charming, absurd and funny stories from the mind of celebrated US writer Simon Rich. Stars Tim Key and Cariad Lloyd. From 2016. Show more

Contributors

Writer:: Simon Rich
Performer:: Simon Rich
Ensemble:: Peter Serafinowicz
Ensemble:: Tim Key
Ensemble:: Cariad Lloyd
Ensemble:: Jamie Demetriou
Ensemble:: Joseph Morpurgo
Ensemble:: Claire Price
Producer:: Jon Harvey

Genres

ComedyStandup

Brand

Series

The World of Simon Rich

Series 1

Episode 4

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 21^st Jun 2016, 23:00 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Thu 15^th Apr 2021, 22:30 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Enchanting, absurd and funny stories from the mind of celebrated US writer Simon Rich. Stars Peter Serafinowicz. From 2016. Show more

Contributors

Writer:: Simon Rich
Performer:: Simon Rich
Ensemble:: Peter Serafinowicz
Ensemble:: Tim Key
Ensemble:: Cariad Lloyd
Ensemble:: Jamie Demetriou
Ensemble:: Joseph Morpurgo
Ensemble:: Claire Price
Producer:: Jon Harvey

Genres

ComedyStandup

Brand

Series

We Need Answers

Series 2

Episode 11: Nature

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 9^th Feb 2010, 22:00 on BBC FourLatest broadcast: Wed 10^th Nov 2010, 20:00 on BBC Four

Comedy quiz show. Aggie MacKenzie of How Clean Is Your House competes against gay rights campaigner Peter Tatchell in answering questions set by members of the public. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:: Mark Watson
Presenter:: Alex Horne
Presenter:: Tim Key
Participant:: Peter Tatchell
Participant:: Aggie MacKenzie
Producer:: Simon London
Executive Producer:: Jo Sargent
Director:: Nick Wood

Genres

Brand

Series

We Need Answers

Series 2

Episode 13: Exploring Ireland

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 23^rd Feb 2010, 22:00 on BBC FourLatest broadcast: Wed 24^th Nov 2010, 20:00 on BBC Four

Comedy quiz show. Comic actress Sharon Horgan competes against explorer and anthropologist Benedict Allen in answering questions set by members of the public. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:: Mark Watson
Presenter:: Alex Horne
Presenter:: Tim Key
Participant:: Benedict Allen
Participant:: Sharon Horgan
Producer:: Simon London
Executive Producer:: Jo Sargent
Director:: Nick Wood

Genres

Brand

Series

We Need Answers

Series 2

Episode 5: Language

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 30^th Dec 2009, 22:30 on BBC FourLatest broadcast: Wed 22^nd Sep 2010, 20:00 on BBC Four

Anarchic comedy quiz show with a difference, as actress Tracy-Ann Oberman competes against author Jake Arnott in answering questions provided by members of the public. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:: Mark Watson
Presenter:: Alex Horne
Presenter:: Tim Key
Participant:: Tracy-Ann Oberman
Participant:: Jake Arnott
Producer:: Simon London
Executive Producer:: Jo Sargent
Director:: Nick Wood

Genres

Brand

Series

We Need Answers

Series 2

Episode 6: The Sun

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 5^th Jan 2010, 22:00 on BBC FourLatest broadcast: Wed 29^th Sep 2010, 20:00 on BBC Four

Anarchic comedy quiz show. Former editor of The Sun Kelvin MacKenzie competes against celebrity chef Sophie Grigson in answering questions provided by members of the public. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:: Mark Watson
Presenter:: Alex Horne
Presenter:: Tim Key
Participant:: Kelvin MacKenzie
Participant:: Sophie Grigson
Producer:: Simon London
Executive Producer:: Jo Sargent
Director:: Nick Wood

Genres

Brand

Series

We Need Answers

Series 2

Episode 7

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 12^th Jan 2010, 22:00 on BBC FourLatest broadcast: Wed 6^th Oct 2010, 20:00 on BBC Four

Anarchic comedy quiz show. Strictly Come Dancing champion Camilla Dallerup competes with broadcaster Terry Christian in answering questions provided by members of the public. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:: Mark Watson
Presenter:: Alex Horne
Presenter:: Tim Key
Participant:: Camilla Dallerup
Participant:: Terry Christian
Producer:: Simon London
Executive Producer:: Jo Sargent
Director:: Nick Wood

Genres

Brand

Series

We Need Answers

Series 1

Episode 1: Reading

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Thu 12^th Feb 2009, 22:00 on BBC FourLatest broadcast: Fri 13^th Nov 2009, 23:45 on BBC Four

Comedy quiz show with a difference, as Germaine Greer takes on Michael Rosen in answering a series of questions sent in by members of the public. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:: Mark Watson
Presenter:: Alex Horne
Presenter:: Tim Key
Participant:: Germaine Greer
Participant:: Michael Rosen

Genres

Brand

We Need Answers: Series 1

Series

We Need Answers

Series 1

Episode 2: Motoring

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Thu 19^th Feb 2009, 22:30 on BBC FourLatest broadcast: Sat 21^st Nov 2009, 03:40 on BBC Four

Comedy quiz show with a difference, as Julia Bradbury takes on Robert Llewellyn in answering a series of motoring-based questions provided by members of the public. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:: Mark Watson
Presenter:: Alex Horne
Presenter:: Tim Key
Participant:: Robert Llewellyn
Participant:: Julia Bradbury

Genres

Brand

We Need Answers: Series 1

Series

We Need Answers

Series 2

Episode 1: Women

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 1^st Dec 2009, 22:00 on BBC FourLatest broadcast: Thu 2^nd Sep 2010, 01:40 on BBC Four

Comedy quiz show with a difference, as broadcaster Jenni Murray competes against ex-rugby league star Martin Offiah in answering questions provided by members of the public. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:: Mark Watson
Presenter:: Alex Horne
Presenter:: Tim Key
Participant:: Martin Offiah
Participant:: Jenni Murray
Producer:: Simon London
Executive Producer:: Jo Sargent
Director:: Nick Wood

Genres

Brand

Series

Guilt Trip

Episode 1

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 27^th Jul 2016, 11:30 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Fri 3^rd Mar 2023, 02:30 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Available for years

Listen now

A mum and daughter undertake a two-week sponsored walk along The Thames Path. With Felicity Montagu and Olivia Nixon. From 2016. Show more

Contributors

Ros:: Felicity Montagu
Laura:: Olivia Nixon
Actor:: Tim Key
Actor:: Jeff Rawle
Actor:: Velibor Topic
Producer:: Jane Berthoud
Writer:: Katherine Jakeways
Writer:: Felicity Montagu
Writer:: Olivia Nixon

Genres

Series

Guilt Trip

Guilt Trip

Episode 2

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 3^rd Aug 2016, 11:30 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Fri 10^th Mar 2023, 02:30 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Available for years

Listen now

Day 6 of the walk and Ros is worried they’re not doing enough to revive the bond they share. Stars Felicity Montagu. From 2016. Show more

Contributors

Ros:: Felicity Montagu
Laura:: Olivia Nixon
Actor:: Tim Key
Actor:: Javone Prince
Producer:: Jane Berthoud
Writer:: Katherine Jakeways
Writer:: Felicity Montagu
Writer:: Olivia Nixon

Genres

Series

Guilt Trip

Cowards

Episode 3

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 3^rd Feb 2009, 22:00 on BBC FourLatest broadcast: Wed 18^th Aug 2010, 21:30 on BBC Four

Four-man sketch show full of surprise and invention. Scenarios include disaffected judges, office bullying via Skype, Russian roulette at the dinner table and a dog with a secret. Show more

Contributors

Actor:: Tom Basden
Actor:: Lloyd Woolf
Actor:: Stefan Golaszewski
Actor:: Tim Key
Director:: Steve Bendelack
Producer:: Seb Barwell

Genres

ComedySketch

Series

Cowards