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John Finnemore's Double Acts

Series 1

A Flock of Tigers

Duration: 30 minutes

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

4 Extra Debut. A seemingly ordinary train ride turns into an unexpected adventure for Edmund and Dolorosa. Starring Celia Imrie and Charles Edwards. From October 2015. Show more

Giles Wemmbley Hogg Goes Off

Series 4

Episode 1: Greece

Duration: 30 minutes

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

A struggle between Apollonian and Dionysian principles, as Giles takes on a desperate rescue mission and eats far too much halloumi. With Marcus Brigstocke. Show more

Giles Wemmbley Hogg Goes Off

Series 4

Episode 3: The Orient Express

Duration: 30 minutes

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

It's murder when Giles takes four cross ladies and a piece of lead piping on a septuagenarian trans-Balkan hen party. With Marcus Brigstocke. From December 2009. Show more

Giles Wemmbley Hogg Goes Off

Series 4

Episode 2: Lapland

Duration: 30 minutes

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

Giles buys frozen food for his trip to Lapland, where he learns that it's good to know the difference between an elk and an elf. Stars Marcus Brigstocke. From December 2009. Show more

John Finnemore's Double Acts

Series 2

The Queen's Speech

Duration: 28 minutes

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

Available for years

Victoria wants to see a conjuror, or at least a parrot. But instead meets Mabel. Stars Stephanie Cole and Kerry Godliman. From 2017. Show more

The Lentil Sorters

Episode 1: Standard Deviation

Duration: 30 minutes

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

4 Extra Debut. An unexpected statistical correlation is found between eyebrows, strawberries and dangerous dogs. Stars Steve Brody. From 2015. Show more

Contributors

Graham Quicks:
Vincent Franklin
Audrey Carr:
Rebekah Staton
Daniel Porter:
Kieran Hodgson
Mrs Wilkins:
Julia Deakin
Spanner:
Steve Brody
Candlestick:
Phil Whelans
The Bookie:
Morgan Jones
Narrator:
Jo Unwin
Producer:
David Tyler

John Finnemore's Double Acts

Series 1

English for Pony-Lovers

Duration: 30 minutes

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

In a small town in Germany, Lorna is about to give Elke an English lesson. Stars Rebecca Front and Beth Mullen. From 2015. Show more

Duration: 15 minutes

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

Strap in for a death plunge, a leap across a ravine and a sexy clown. Stars Richard Bond and Catriona Knox. From June 2012. Show more

Duration: 15 minutes

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

Strap in for a swimming rat, a talking fly and a Mexican stand-off. Stars William Hartley and Catriona Knox. From May 2012. Show more

Duration: 15 minutes

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

Clever Peter with a pygmy hippo, a mystery voice, house eyes and the Pope. Stars Richard Bond and Catriona Knox. From May 2012. Show more

Duration: 15 minutes

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

Strap in for a health and safety blow-dart, a killer whale and souffle. Stars Edward Eales-White and Catriona Knox. From May 2012. Show more

Duration: 35 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two EnglandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Wales

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.

Contributors

Paul Calf:
Steve Coogan
Unknown:
Steve Coogan
Director:
Geoff Posner
Executive Producer:
Geoff Posner
Producer:
David Tyler

Duration: 28 minutes

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

Available for years

Malcolm needs some help. Sue has a spot of time on her hands. Winchester beckons. Starring Julia McKenzie and Gus Brown. From 2017. Show more

John Finnemore's Double Acts

Series 2

The Rebel Alliance

Duration: 28 minutes

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

Available for years

Eileen and Lizzie are set to enjoy the wedding. No matter what Yvonne does. Stars Una Stubbs and Tamzin Outhwaite. From 2017. Show more