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Duration: 30 minutes

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

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John creates an innovative teaching aid and eavesdrops on two guards. With Margaret Cabourn-Smith and Simon Kane. From 2014. Show more

Duration: 30 minutes

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

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The animals that don't get sanctuaries, and why do people literally shout at the radio? With Carrie Quinlan. From 2013. Show more

Duration: 30 minutes

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

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Making new friends - and the problem with polymath bestselling authors. Slightly off sketch show from September 2013. Show more

Duration: 30 minutes

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

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A song about an unheralded inventor; a touching reunion; and a normal man. With Margaret Cabourn-Smith. From September 2013. Show more

Duration: 30 minutes

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

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A too rude sketch, advice on how to deal with bullies and an accidental visit to Ambridge. With Simon Kane. From September 2013. Show more

Duration: 30 minutes

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

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The truth behind some famous anecdotes - and a hard-bitten dame. Part of the show is in 3-D. With Simon Kane. From October 2013. Show more

Duration: 30 minutes

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

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Some creative accounting - and why are posh men's trousers all the same colour? With Margaret Cabourn-Smith. From 2013. Show more

Duration: 30 minutes

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

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John Finnemore presents a special edition of his award-winning Souvenir Programme, including a song about the best day of the festive season. Show more

Duration: 30 minutes

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

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An unpopular invention, a surprise wedding venue and the sound of Shakespeare. John’s award-winning sketch show. From 2018. Show more

Duration: 30 minutes

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

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A radio programme gets a brand new theme tune. John’s award-winning sketch show from 2018. Show more

Duration: 30 minutes

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

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We hear from several different animals and witness a majestic sunset. John’s award-winning sketch show from 2018. Show more

Duration: 30 minutes

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

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The downsides of animal adoption and sing along to an office shanty. John's award-winning sketches from 2018. Show more

Duration: 30 minutes

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

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The best sound in all of music, and someone asks for a massive favour. John’s award-winning sketch show. From 2018. Show more

Duration: 30 minutes

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

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A famous polymath offers a poem and a very awkward phone call. John’s award-winning sketch show. From 2018. Show more

The Missing Hancocks

Series 2

The Marriage Bureau

Duration: 28 minutes

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

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Hancock needs to be married to get a job. Stars Kevin McNally stars as The Lad Himself. 1955 episode re-recorded in 2015. Show more

Contributors

Tony Hancock:
Kevin McNally
Bill Kerr:
Kevin Eldon
Sid James:
Simon Greenall
Kenneth Williams:
Robin Sebastian
Writer:
Ray Galton
Producer:
Ed Morrish
Producer:
Neil Pearson

The Penny Dreadfuls

Macbeth Rebothered

Duration: 1 hour

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

Available for 23 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

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: 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

The Penny Dreadfuls

The Curse of the Beagle

Duration: 1 hour

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

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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

Duration: 30 minutes

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

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The only detectives who have not had their own TV show yet, and a revolutionary email exchange. With Lawry Lewin. From 2014. Show more

Miranda

Series 2

Episode 2: Before I Die

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC HDLatest broadcast: on BBC Four

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Sitcom. Worried about what people might say about her life, Miranda decides to try and do some good - so she signs up a for a charity parachute jump. Show more