Programme Index

Horrible Histories: Specials

Horrible Histories

Specials

The Grisly Great Fire of London

CBBC

First broadcast: Mon 5^th Sep 2016, 17:00 on CBBC ChannelLatest broadcast: Sun 31^st Mar 2024, 13:15 on CBBC Channel

Available for 4 months

On the 350th anniversary of the Great Fire of London, Horrible Histories looks at the disaster and the events that surrounded it. Show more

Contributors

Main Cast Member:: Tom Stourton
Main Cast Member:: Richard Atwill
Main Cast Member:: Richard David-Caine
Main Cast Member:: Jalaal Hartley
Main Cast Member:: Jessica Ransom
Main Cast Member:: Thom Tuck
Main Cast Member:: Gemma Whelan
Additional Cast Member:: Mel Giedroyc
Additional Cast Member:: Daniel Lawrence Taylor
Additional Cast Member:: Robert Webb
Additional Cast Member:: Dominique Moore
Additional Cast Member:: Natalie Walter
Additional Cast Member:: Jon Culshaw
Puppeteer:: John Eccleston
Director:: Steve Connelly
Producer:: Lisa Mitchell
Series Producer:: Tom Miller
Executive Producer:: Simon Welton
Executive Producer:: Richard Bradley
Writer:: Ben Ward
Writer:: Danielle Ward
Writer:: Steve Punt
Writer:: Joe Tucker
Writer:: Danny Peak
Writer:: Dave Cohen
Writer:: Sarah Morgan

Genres

Brand

Horrible Histories

Series

Twirlywoos

Series 3

Episode 11: More About Longer

CBeebies

First broadcast: Mon 12^th Dec 2016, 09:30 on CBeebiesLatest broadcast: Tue 2^nd Apr 2024, 09:35 on CBeebies

Available for years

Stop-motion preschool programme. The Twirlywoos are beside a river. They watch a fisherman make his rod longer and longer. Show more

Contributors

Narrator:: Linda Bassett
Producer:: Anne Wood
Writer:: Steve Roberts
Announcer:: Neil Nunes
Performer:: Thom Tuck

Genres

Brand

Twirlywoos

Series

Twirlywoos: Series 3

Sketchorama

Series 2

Episode 4

Duration: 25 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 20^th May 2013, 09:00 on BBC Radio 4 ExtraLatest broadcast: Thu 1^st Feb 2018, 22:30 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Available for 19 days

Horrible Histories: Specials

Comedian Thom Tuck is in Glasgow to host a reunion performance by classic sketch group Absolutely along with online sketch sensations Endemic. From May 2013. Show more

Horrible Histories

Specials

Sensational Shakespeare

CBBC

First broadcast: Tue 19^th Apr 2016, 16:30 on CBBC ChannelLatest broadcast: Fri 24^th May 2024, 09:50 on CBBC HD

Available for 4 months

A special episode of the historical sketch show. A look at the life and times of William Shakespeare, from his humble beginnings to his success. Show more

Contributors

Main Cast Member:: Richard Atwill
Main Cast Member:: Richard David-Caine
Main Cast Member:: Jalaal Hartley
Main Cast Member:: Jessica Ransom
Main Cast Member:: Thom Tuck
Main Cast Member:: Gemma Whelan
Additional Cast Member:: Mel Giedroyc
Additional Cast Member:: Miles Jupp
Additional Cast Member:: Louise Ford
Additional Cast Member:: Daniel Lawrence Taylor
Additional Cast Member:: Dominique Moore
Additional Cast Member:: Natalie Walter
Additional Cast Member:: Jon Culshaw
Puppeteer:: John Eccleston
Director:: Steve Connelly
Producer:: Lisa Mitchell
Series Producer:: Tom Miller
Executive Producer:: Simon Welton
Executive Producer:: Richard Bradley
Writer:: Ben Ward
Writer:: Lucy Clarke
Writer:: Dave Cohen
Writer:: Toby Davies
Writer:: Gerard Foster
Writer:: Danny Peak
Writer:: Steve Punt
Writer:: George Sawyer
Writer:: Joe Tucker
Writer:: Raphael Warner

Genres

Brand

Horrible Histories

Series

With Great Pleasure

Phill Jupitus

Duration: 28 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 4^th Jan 2016, 16:00 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Tue 5^th Apr 2016, 23:30 on BBC Radio 4 LW

Comedian Phill Jupitus takes us through his life in books, comedy and songs, from the Sex Pistols to Steve Martin. With live music by Boo Hewerdine. Recorded at BBC Maida Vale. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:: Phill Jupitus
Reader:: Thom Tuck
Reader:: Cariad Lloyd
Performer:: Boo Hewerdine
Producer:: Beth O'Dea

Genres

FactualArts, Culture & the Media

Brand

With Great Pleasure

Shorts

The Time Being

The Sandwich

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: Fri 22^nd Jan 2016, 15:45 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Mon 6^th Jan 2020, 02:15 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

With no one to talk to and working in a job that he hates, Pan Wong just cannot wait for lunchtime. Read by Thom Tuck. Show more

Contributors

Writer:: Ben Pedroche
Reader:: Thom Tuck
Producer:: Jeremy Osborne

Genres

Drama

Brand

Shorts

Series

Shorts: The Time Being

The Penny Dreadfuls

Macbeth Rebothered

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: Sat 13^th Dec 2014, 14:30 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Sun 28^th Nov 2021, 02:00 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Available for 20 days

4 Extra Debut. An alternative spin on the tale of Shakespeare’s noble king. Stars Greg McHugh with Susan Calman as the narrator. From 2014. Show more

Contributors

Macbeth:: Greg McHugh
Narrator:: Susan Calman
Actor:: Margaret Cabourn-Smith
Actor:: Humphrey Ker
Actor:: David Reed
Actor:: Thom Tuck
Writer:: David Reed
Writer:: Humphrey Ker
Producer:: Julia McKenzie

Genres

ComedySpoof

Brand

The Penny Dreadfuls

The Odyssey

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: Sun 25^th Oct 2015, 15:00 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Sun 5^th Dec 2021, 02:00 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Available for 11 months

The trio tackle Homer's tale of Odysseus's epic and eventful journey home from the Trojan Wars. With Robert Webb. From 2015. Show more

Contributors

Odysseus:: Robert Webb
Actor:: Humphrey Ker
Actor:: David Reed
Actor:: Thom Tuck
Actor:: Lolly Adefope
Actor:: Margaret Cabourn-Smith
Producer:: Julia McKenzie
Writer:: David Reed
Writer:: Humphrey Ker

Genres

ComedySpoof

Brand

The Penny Dreadfuls

The Curse of the Beagle

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: Sat 30^th Jul 2016, 14:30 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Sun 12^th Dec 2021, 02:00 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Available for years

4 Extra Debut. It's 1831 and Charles Darwin sets off aboard the HMS Beagle. Seafaring family romp starring the comedy trio. From July 2016. Show more

Contributors

Actor:: Humphrey Ker
Actor:: David Reed
Actor:: Thom Tuck
Actor:: Margaret Cabourn-Smith
Producer:: Julia McKenzie
Writer:: David Reed
Writer:: Humphrey Ker

Genres

ComedySpoof

Brand

The Penny Dreadfuls

Le Carré on Spying

Duration: 57 minutes

First broadcast: Sat 8^th Jul 2017, 14:30 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Sun 19^th Dec 2021, 02:00 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

A John le Carré-style romp through 1960s Berlin, trying to uncover a mole in the Secret Service. With Mark Heap. From 2017. Show more

Contributors

David Cornwell:: Miles Jupp
Narrator:: Mark Heap
Various:: Humphrey Ker
Various:: David Reed
Various:: Thom Tuck
Lizbeth:: Margaret Cabourn-Smith
Mrs M:: Margaret Cabourn-Smith
Producer:: Julia McKenzie
Writer:: David Reed

Genres

ComedySpoof

Brand

The Penny Dreadfuls

Don Quixote

Duration: 57 minutes

First broadcast: Sat 25^th Aug 2018, 14:30 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Sun 26^th Dec 2021, 02:00 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

4 Extra Debut. The comedy trio’s take on the classic tome, the quest of peasant Sancho and a would-be knight. Stars Sylvester McCoy. From 2018. Show more

Contributors

Narrator:: Amanda Abbington
Don Quixote:: Sylvester McCoy
Sancho Panza:: Thom Tuck
Various:: Humphrey Ker
Various:: David Reed
Various:: Margaret Cabourn-Smith
Various:: Vivienne Acheampong
Producer:: Julia McKenzie
Writer:: David Reed

Genres

Drama

Brand

Book of the Week

All Day Long

Episode 5: The Quiz Writer and the Potter

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: Fri 10^th Jul 2015, 09:45 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Sat 11^th Jul 2015, 00:30 on BBC Radio 4 LW

Joanna Biggs' portrait of Britain at work concludes with the quiz writer and the potter. Show more

Contributors

Reader:: Ben Crowe
Reader:: Teresa Gallagher
Reader:: David Holt
Reader:: Colleen Prendergast
Reader:: Michelle Terry
Reader:: Thom Tuck
Author:: Joanna Biggs
Abridger:: Pete Nichols
Producer:: Karen Rose

Genres

Factual

Formats

Audiobooks

Brand

Series

Book of the Week

All Day Long

Episode 1: The Lawyer

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 6^th Jul 2015, 09:45 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Tue 7^th Jul 2015, 00:30 on BBC Radio 4 LW

Joanna Biggs' portrait of Britain at work begins with the lawyer. Show more

Contributors

Reader:: Ben Crowe
Reader:: Teresa Gallagher
Reader:: David Holt
Reader:: Colleen Prendergast
Reader:: Michelle Terry
Reader:: Thom Tuck
Author:: Joanna Biggs
Abridger:: Pete Nichols
Producer:: Karen Rose

Genres

Factual

Formats

Audiobooks

Brand

Series

Book of the Week

All Day Long

Episode 2: The Giggle Doctor and the Care Worker

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 7^th Jul 2015, 09:45 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Wed 8^th Jul 2015, 00:30 on BBC Radio 4 LW

Joanna Biggs' portrait of Britain at work continues with the giggle doctor and the care worker. Show more

Contributors

Reader:: Ben Crowe
Reader:: Teresa Gallagher
Reader:: David Holt
Reader:: Colleen Prendergast
Reader:: Michelle Terry
Reader:: Thom Tuck
Author:: Joanna Biggs
Abridger:: Pete Nichols
Producer:: Karen Rose

Genres

Factual

Formats

Audiobooks

Brand

Series

Book of the Week

All Day Long

Episode 4: The Fishmonger

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: Thu 9^th Jul 2015, 09:45 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Fri 10^th Jul 2015, 00:30 on BBC Radio 4 LW

Joanna Biggs' portrait of Britain at work continues with the fishmonger. Show more

Contributors

Reader:: Ben Crowe
Reader:: Teresa Gallagher
Reader:: David Holt
Reader:: Colleen Prendergast
Reader:: Michelle Terry
Reader:: Thom Tuck
Author:: Joanna Biggs
Abridger:: Pete Nichols
Producer:: Karen Rose

Genres

Factual

Formats

Audiobooks

Brand

Series

Book of the Week

All Day Long

Episode 3: The Ballet Dancer

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 8^th Jul 2015, 09:45 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Thu 9^th Jul 2015, 00:30 on BBC Radio 4 LW

Joanna Biggs' portrait of Britain at work continues with the ballet dancer. Show more

Contributors

Reader:: Ben Crowe
Reader:: Teresa Gallagher
Reader:: David Holt
Reader:: Colleen Prendergast
Reader:: Michelle Terry
Reader:: Thom Tuck
Author:: Joanna Biggs
Abridger:: Pete Nichols
Producer:: Karen Rose

Genres

Factual

Formats

Audiobooks

Brand

Series

The Play What I Wrote

BBC Four

Duration: 1 hour, 27 minutes

First broadcast: Sun 18^th Dec 2022, 20:00 on BBC FourLatest broadcast: Sun 18^th Dec 2022, 20:00 on BBC Four HD

Available for 11 months

Watch now

Filmed live at Theatre Royal, Bath, this smash-hit production of The Play What I Wrote is a sensationally funny homage to Morecambe and Wise. Show more

Contributors

Arthur and Others:: Mitesh Soni
Guest Star:: Tom Hiddleston
Thom:: Thom Tuck
Dennis:: Dennis Herdman
Writer:: Hamish McColl
Writer:: Sean Foley
Writer:: Eddie Braben
Producer:: Leanne Tattum
Producer:: Matt Taylor
Director:: Maria Needle

Genres

Formats

Performances & Events

Sketchorama Extra

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Sat 27^th Dec 2014, 22:00 on BBC Radio 4 ExtraLatest broadcast: Sat 20^th Jul 2019, 23:00 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Available for 19 days

Made for 4 Extra. Thom Tuck hosts unheard highlights from the third series of Sketchorama with new acts Croft & Pearce, Mixed Doubles, and Bob & Jim. From 2014. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:: Thom Tuck
Performer:: Luke Booys
Performer:: Greg Cranness
Performer:: Dave Arrondelle
Performer:: Alex Whyman
Performer:: Ben Champion
Writer:: James Hamilton
Performer:: Hannah Croft
Performer:: Fiona Pearce
Performer:: Owen Roberts
Performer:: James McNicholas
Performer:: Ciaran Dowd
Producer:: Gus Beattie

Genres

ComedySketch

Sketchorama

Series 2

Episode 1

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 29^th Apr 2013, 09:00 on BBC Radio 4 ExtraLatest broadcast: Thu 11^th Jan 2018, 22:30 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Available for 19 days

Sketch comedian Thom Tuck presents three up-and-coming sketch groups from the live UK comedy circuit, The Beta Males, Shirley & Shirley and Jonny & the Baptists. From April 2013. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:: Thom Tuck
Producer:: Gus Beattie

Genres

ComedySketch

Brand

Sketchorama

Series

Sketchorama: Series 2