Nicholas Parsons challenges Shappi Khorsandi, Jo Caulfield, Julian Clary and Paul Merton to speak for 60 seconds without hesitation, deviation or repetition. Show more
Nicholas Parsons returns for his 50th year and the 78th series of the award-winning panel show. His guests this episode are Paul Merton, Pam Ayres, Zoe Lyons and Julian Clary. Show more
Julian Clary, Stephen Fry, Paul Merton and, making his first appearance, actor David Tennant try their hand at speaking without repetition, hesitation or deviation. Show more
Nicholas Parsons is joined by panellists Paul Merton, Julian Clary, Tony Hawks and Zoe Lyons, who tackle topics such as 'A Brief Encounter' and 'Beside the Seaside'. Show more
Nicholas Parsons is joined by Paul Merton, Julian Clary, Tony Hawks and Zoe Lyons, who tackle topics such as Brighton Rock, Enid Blyton and The French Connection. Show more
Nicholas Parsons challenges Paul Merton, Shappi Khorsandi, Jo Caulfield and Julian Clary to speak for 60 seconds without hesitation, deviation or repetition. Show more
Nicholas Parsons returns for his 50th year and the 78th series of the iconic panel show. His guests this episode are Paul Merton, Pam Ayres, Zoe Lyons and Julian Clary. Show more
Midweek
Julian Clary, Wendy Cope, Carmen Aguirre, Patrick Deeley
43 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW
Available for over a year
Libby Purves meets poet Wendy Cope, performer Julian Clary, poet Patrick Deeley and actor and playwright Carmen Aguirre. Show more
Midweek
Julian Clary, Wendy Cope, Carmen Aguirre, Patrick Deeley
43 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW
Available for over a year
Libby Purves meets poet Wendy Cope, performer Julian Clary, poet Patrick Deeley and actor and playwright Carmen Aguirre. Show more
My Favourite Joke
Episode 5
30 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC One HDLatest broadcast: on BBC One Wales
An insight into what influenced some of the nation's best-loved comedians, and what made them belly laugh. With Lenny Henry, Andi Osho, Ronni Ancona, Jon Culshaw and Julian Clary. Show more
Byng Ballads: The Story of Douglas Byng
Episode 1: A Naughty Victorian Lady
15 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW
Byng reminisces about his early childhood as the son of a Nottingham bank manager and his first job as a theatrical costume designer in Soho. Show more
Byng Ballads: The Story of Douglas Byng
Episode 2: The Cabaret Boys
15 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW
Byng tells of his first professional engagement as a member of a concert party in Hastings, and remembers working at London's Gaiety Theatre during the First World War. Show more
Byng Ballads: The Story of Douglas Byng
Episode 3: I Had My Bit of Cake
15 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW
Byng explains how he began playing risque female characters and became the darling of 'the smart set' at London's Cafe de Paris. Show more
Nicki Chapman and Andy Sturgeon discover who has won what as medals are handed out by the Royal Horticultural Society at the Chelsea Flower Show. With Carol Klein and Julian Clary. Show more
Five celebrities play games between dinner courses and the loser has to pay for everyone’s dinner. Featuring Tom Davis, Julian Clary, Laura Whitmore, Rachel Johnson and Chris Kamara. Show more
Five celebrities meet at a restaurant and play games between courses to decide who pays. Featuring Tom Davis, Julian Clary, Laura Whitmore, Rachel Johnson and Chris Kamara. Show more
Jack Dee presents a series from the Apollo theatre in London, with performances from some of his favourite comedy stars. Joining Jack on stage is Julian Clary. Show more
Paul Merton, Julian Clary, Susan Calman and Josie Lawrence join Nicholas Parsons to see who can avoid hesitation, deviation and repetition. Show more
Just how hard can it be to talk for 60 seconds with no hesitation, repetition or deviation? Paul Merton, Pam Ayres, Josie Lawrence and Julian Clary find out. Show more
Julian Clary, Susan Calman, Josie Lawrence and Paul Merton join Nicholas Parsons to speak without hesitation, deviation or repetition for 60 seconds. Show more