Classical actor Nicholas Craig takes us through the rigours of Edwardian thespianism, examining topics such as the art of mantelpiece acting and facial hair topiary. Show more
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Rosie becomes obsessional about Christmas, unable to understand why it can’t be Christmas all the time. In 2007, Si and Em continue to drift apart and consider splitting up. Show more
Celebrities hunt for antiques across the UK. The Young Ones' Nigel Planer challenges Sally Phillips of Miranda fame to an antiques duel. Show more
A trip through the most visionary period in British music history - five kaleidoscopic years between 1965 and 1970, when a handful of dreamers reimagined pop music. Show more
Award-winning documentary that celebrates the incredible musical history of Eel Pie Island - the epicentre of rhythm and blues in south west London in the 1960s. Show more
4 Extra Debut. Dr Hugh Thornton has to examine the health of health professionals. NHS satire starring Nigel Planer. From June 2014. Show more
Last Word
Rik Mayall, Dr Lorna Wing, Eric Hill, Billie Fleming, Alan Douglas
28 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW
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Matthew Bannister on comedian-actor Rik Mayall, psychiatrist Dr Lorna Wing, children's writer and illustrator Eric Hill, cyclist Billie Fleming and record producer Alan Douglas. Show more
The General Practice is swamped with the chronically undiagnosed and patients back for more. Stars Nigel Planer. From June 2014. Show more
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'Classical actor' Nicholas Craig, played by Nigel Planer, presents a masterclass on the intricacies, pit-falls and sheer blooming hard work that goes into the art of acting old. Show more
Comedy actors Nigel Planer and Brian Conley set the chefs a cookery challenge with a taste of the Mediterranean and India. Ainsley Harriott hosts. Show more
Polyoaks enters the world of consultants as there are merger plans with a super practice. Starring Nigel Planer. From 2017. Show more
The problems of call centres and the outsourcing of community care confuse TV's Dr Jeremy. Starring David Westhead. From 2017. Show more
Jeremy is seconded to A&E making them a doctor down, while Roy dreams of running a solo practice. Stars Nigel Planer. From 2017. Show more
Monica’s going back to her campaigning roots and Stephanie has political plans of her own. Starring Polly Frame. From 2017. Show more
The staff at Polyoaks are being assessed by the Care Quality Commission. Will they survive the experience? With Nigel Planer. From June 2014. Show more
Spoof thespian Nicholas Craig looks at the role of the actor in the 18th century, with tips on how to have a Georgian hissy fit, foppishness and acting with your bosoms. Show more
Mark Lawson Talks To...
Nicholas Craig
30 minutes
Luvvie actor Nicholas Craig discusses his prolific 35-year career and reveals how the relationship with his mother heavily influenced his decision to become an actor. Show more
Saturday Drama
Otherwise Engaged
1 hour, 30 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW
Dark comedy by Simon Gray. A publisher tries - and fails - to enjoy a Saturday afternoon listening to Wagner. With James Purefoy, Alex MacQueen, Hattie Morahan and Nigel Planer. Show more
4 Extra Debut. A nurse down and GPs are roped into an anti-obesity campaign to save money. Stars Nigel Planer and Simon Greenall. From 2016. Show more
The surgery is to become a ‘vanguard’ for the NHS ‘Five Year Forward View’. Stars Nigel Planer and Annette Crosbie. From 2016. Show more