John Thomson looks back at the life and work of his friend and comedy colleague Caroline Aherne. Clips include rarely seen routines from Caroline’s days on the stand-up circuit. Show more
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Ainsley Harriott introduces another edition of the classic 20-minute cooking challenge. Comedy actor John Thomson and wife Samantha dish the dirt on domestic kitchen rivalry.
Drama series. Working at the same taxi rank, Frank is left with the prospect of having to tell Linda, the woman he loves, something that will break her heart. Show more
Series featuring distinguished graduates. Bernard Hill and John Thomson from Manchester Metropolitan University play Corrie Corfield and Neil Innes from Goldsmiths. Show more
Steve Coogan stars as Paul Calf in a tale of love, romance, lager, students, fighting, lager, loss, failed sex and more lager, all filmed on Fat Bob's video camera.
Steve Coogan takes on the roles of both geezer Paul Calf and his brassy sister Pauline in this spoof video diary of Pauline's wedding to her shifty Greek lover, Spiros.
British New Wave
This Sporting Life
1 hour, 30 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW
David Storey's repressed northern drama juxtaposes the trapped wants and needs of protagonist Arthur Machin with the stark aggression of the rugby pitch. Directed by Johnny Vegas. Show more
4 Extra Debut. The trapped wants and needs of protagonist Arthur Machin juxtaposed with the aggression of rugby. Stars James Purefoy, Sheridan Smith. Directed by Johnny Vegas. Show more
Down-home Alabama wife, Adey Winchester, swaps her double-wide trailer abode for a life of domestic bliss with Roy Gay, a Philadelphian interior designer.
Drama series about two rival barristers' chambers in Manchester. Jack is shocked to find Al's boyfriend Steve is dead. He realises the implications for Al and starts a cover up. Show more
Drama series about two rival barristers' chambers in Manchester. Jack and Laura have to put personal feelings aside when they represent a man accused of raping his daughter. Show more
Drama series about two rival barristers' chambers in Manchester. Jack is granted bail following his arrest for perverting the cause of justice and is determined to fight his case.
Drama series about two rival barristers' chambers in Manchester. Jack defends a violent gangster who denies charges of drug possession. If he's innocent, then who has set him up?
Drama series about two rival barristers' chambers in Manchester. Jack and Frank co defend two girls accused of murdering a class mate, while Charlie defends a high-class hooker. Show more
Celebrities choose the TV moments that have shaped their lives. John Thomson joins Brian Conley and tells the inside story on some of the characters in the Fast Show. Show more
Cleaning Up
Episode 1: 1. New Recruit
30 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Available for 8 months
A new night-time cleaner arrives to meet the boss in Manchester. Stars Julie Hesmondhalgh and John Thomson. From 2015. Show more
Cleaning Up
2. True Love?
30 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Available for 8 months
They say there's someone for everyone, has cleaner Shiv found true love? Stars Julie Hesmondhalgh and John Thompson. From 2015. Show more
Celebrity cooking contest. John Thomson, Phillips Idowu, Denise Black and Ade Edmondson face the mystery box and palate tests, before catering for Kingston University students. Show more
The celebrity cooking competition continues as the second batch of contestants face elimination day, with one celebrity cooking their final dishes for judges John and Gregg. Show more
All the familiar comic faces feature alongside characters including Competitive Dad and Chris the Crafty Cockney. Show more