Comedy drama about a cartoon boy in the real world. The O'Briens settle into Ballyfermot, and Roy causes quite a commotion during his first days at the local school. Show more
Comedy drama about a cartoon boy in the real world. In science class, Roy has a cunning plan to save two frogs from dissection and impress Sinead into the bargain. Show more
Comedy drama about a cartoon boy. Roy is collecting charity donations when he has a flash of genius after spotting an electric guitar in a shop window. Show more
Comedy drama. Roy knows what he will get for his birthday: a portable games console. He secretly opens it a few days early, but it gets confiscated at school! Show more
Comedy drama. The local heat of Ireland's Got Talent has come to Ballyfermot School. Everyone is excited, but Jack seems unusually quiet. Show more
Comedy drama. Roy has an argument with his mother and runs away from home. When his friends Tommy and Jack learn of his new runaway status, the adventure begins. Show more
Comedy drama. After watching a scary movie, Roy cannot hide his nightmares, which appear in a thought bubble above his head. Show more
Comedy drama. Roy is making faces at Becky, but his grandmother warns him that if the wind changes he might be stuck like that. Roy takes no notice at first. Show more
Comedy drama. Roy is worried about a test and Tommy suggests that he needs to digest the information, but Roy takes his advice literally. Show more
Comedy drama. Roy has been a very good boy lately. He has been so good, in fact, that he wakes to find a halo hovering above his head, which proves embarrassing. Show more
Comedy drama. Ballyfermot School is preparing for a visit from the inspector. Mr Hammond is worried that Roy might disgrace the school with his animated antics. Show more
Comedy drama. Roy dreams of playing for the school football team but fails to make the squad because he is unfit. Show more
Drama on 4
Roddy Doyle - Not Just for Christmas
45 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra
4 Extra Debut. Estranged brothers Danny and Jimmy are about to meet for the first time in 20 years. Stars Simon Delaney and Michael McElhatton. Show more
Comedy drama about a cartoon boy in the real world. A flu epidemic has hit Ballyfermot School and most of Roy's friends have fallen ill, but Roy seems to be immune. Show more
Series about a cartoon boy living in the real world. Roy, Becky and Tristan sell wares for Mrs Barker, but a mean stallholder loses them a sale. Show more
Comedy drama. Roy and Becky have been arguing a lot lately and Maura needs some peace and quiet, so Gran and Grandad offer to take the kids away on a camping weekend. Show more
Roddy Doyle on Radio 4
The Guts
1 hour, 30 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW
Jimmy Rabbitte is now 47 and life is about to get tough. He is ill. A story about friendship and family, about facing death and opting for life and maybe even living the dream. Show more
In the northern Scottish town of Fraserburgh, young men dream of escapism through late-night drag races. Show more