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University Challenge

Christmas 2012

Episode 6

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC HDLatest broadcast: on BBC Two England

In this penultimate first-round match guests representing University of Exeter take on the alumni of University of Glasgow. Team members include Neil Oliver and John O'Farrell. Show more

Bremner's One Question Quiz

Episode 1: What Is Britishness?

Duration: 28 minutes

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

Rory Bremner returns with a new comedy show that takes one contemporary issue and digs deep into its satirical bowels. Guests include John O'Farrell and John Jungclaussen. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Rory Bremner
Panellist:
Nick Doody
Panellist:
Andy Zaltzman
Panellist:
Melanie Hudson
Panellist:
John O'Farrell
Producer:
Simon Jacobs

Duration: 28 minutes

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

Available for years

Comedy writer and accidental parliamentary candidate John O'Farrell adapts his best-selling memoir about Labour's 20-year identity crisis, from Labour landslides to Brexit. Show more

Contributors

Gordon Brown:
Lewis MacLeod
Theresa May:
Jan Ravens

Genres

Duration: 28 minutes

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

Available for years

John O'Farrell looks back at the last 20 years in British politics to try to make sense of where we are now. News archive and music from the time bring events to life. Show more

Contributors

Gordon Brown:
Lewis MacLeod
Theresa May:
Jan Ravens

Genres

Duration: 28 minutes

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

Available for years

John O'Farrell looks back at the last 20 years, to try to make sense of where we are now. With Hugh Dennis, Doon McKichan, Jan Ravens and Lewis McLeod. Show more

Contributors

Gordon Brown:
Lewis MacLeod
Theresa May:
Jan Ravens

Genres

Shappi Talk

Series 2

Episode 4: Politics

Duration: 30 minutes

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

Shappi Khorsandi takes a wry comedic look at politics. She's joined by Ian Stone and John O'Farrell, and there's music from Duncan Oakley. Show more

Contributors

Interviewed Guest:
Ian Stone
Interviewed Guest:
John O'Farrell
Musician:
Duncan Oakley
Producer:
Paul Russell

Genres

Comic Fringes

Series 10

Episode 3: The Gospel According to Judas

Duration: 15 minutes

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

Available for years

By satirist John O'Farrell. Irreverent tale that imagines Judas Iscariot spent his 30 pieces of silver on a creative writing class and re-drafted the books of the Gospels. Show more

Duration: 28 minutes

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

John O'Farrell looks back at the last 20 years, to try to make sense of where we are now. With Hugh Dennis, Doon McKichan, Jan Ravens and Lewis McLeod. Show more

Contributors

Gordon Brown:
Lewis MacLeod
Theresa May:
Jan Ravens

Genres

The Now Show

Series 51

Episode 7

Duration: 30 minutes

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

Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week in topical stand-up and sketches, with help from Kiri Pritchard-McLean, Ashley Blaker and Daliso Chaponda. Show more

Have I Got News for You

Series 31

Episode 8

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One ScotlandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Wales

Comedy news quiz show with guest host Jack Dee. Team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by John O'Farrell and Liza Tarbuck. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Jack Dee
Participant:
Ian Hislop
Participant:
Paul Merton
Participant:
Liza Tarbuck
Participant:
John O'Farrell

The Ones

Series 1 - 40 Minute Versions

Episode 3: The One Griff Rhys Jones

Duration: 40 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One HDLatest broadcast: on BBC One Northern Ireland

Griff Rhys Jones returns to sketch comedy at the BBC alongside some of the biggest names in TV. Featuring a special guest appearance by former comedy partner Mel Smith. Show more

Contributors

Himself:
Mel Smith
Office Worker:
Tom Hollander
Gang Boss:
Larry Lamb
Mr Bandyman:
Kevin McNally
Automated Checkout Voice:
Laura Haddock
Young Producer:
Josh McGuire
Mr Black:
Michael Melia
Endoscope Man:
Paul Putner
Executive Producer:
Geoff Posner
Production Manager:
Alison Passey

Genres

The Ones

Series 1

Episode 3: The One Griff Rhys Jones

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One HDLatest broadcast: on BBC One Northern Ireland

Griff Rhys Jones returns to sketch comedy at the BBC alongside some of the biggest names in TV. Featuring a special guest appearance by former comedy partner Mel Smith. Show more

Contributors

Himself:
Mel Smith
Office Worker:
Tom Hollander
Gang Boss:
Larry Lamb
Mr Bandyman:
Kevin McNally
Automated Checkout Voice:
Laura Haddock
Young Producer:
Josh McGuire
Mr Black:
Michael Melia
Endoscope Man:
Paul Putner
Executive Producer:
Geoff Posner
Production Manager:
Alison Passey

Genres

Grumpy Old Men

Series 3

Episode 6: Being John Grumpy

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One WalesLatest broadcast: on BBC Two England

Celebrity males aged between 35 and 54 grumble about modern life. The grumpies reflect on their ever lengthening list of medical complaints. Show more

Contributors

Participant:
Arthur Smith
Participant:
Rory McGrath
Participant:
Rick Wakeman
Participant:
Will Self
Participant:
John Stapleton
Participant:
Tim Rice
Participant:
John O'Farrell
Participant:
Des Lynam
Participant:
Nigel Havers
Participant:
Gerry Robinson
Participant:
Tony Slattery
Participant:
Don Warrington
Participant:
Peter York

Grumpy Old Men

Series 3

Episode 1: Those Were the Days

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two WalesLatest broadcast: on BBC Two England

Series featuring the opinions of men of a certain age. The grumblers remember when the post would arrive on time and when water came out of a tap not a bottle. Show more

Contributors

Participant:
Arthur Smith
Participant:
Rory McGrath
Participant:
Will Self
Participant:
Des Lynam
Participant:
Rick Wakeman
Participant:
John Stapleton
Participant:
Tim Rice
Participant:
John O'Farrell
Participant:
Nigel Havers
Participant:
Gerry Robinson
Participant:
Tony Slattery
Participant:
Don Warrington
Participant:
Peter York

A Good Read

Joe Dunthorne and John O'Farrell

Duration: 30 minutes

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

Available for over a year

4 Extra Debut. Joe Dunthorne, John O'Farrell and Harriett Gilbert choose Denis Johnson, Cathy Rentzenbrink and Marilynne Robinson. From 2016. Show more

Contributors

Interviewed Guest:
Joe Dunthorne
Interviewed Guest:
John O'Farrell
Producer:
Beth O'Dea

Woman's Hour

International Women's Day and Craftivism - where craft and activism collide

Duration: 58 minutes

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

Available for over a year

Highlights from the Woman's Hour week. Celebrating International Women's Day and music from bluegrass and country singer Alison Krauss. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Jane Garvey
Interviewed Guest:
undefined Preethi
Interviewed Guest:
Nimco Ali
Interviewed Guest:
Brita Fernandez-Schmidt
Interviewed Guest:
Alison Krauss
Interviewed Guest:
Catherine Corless
Interviewed Guest:
Sally Mulready
Interviewed Guest:
Catherine Sanz
Interviewed Guest:
Kate Garraway
Interviewed Guest:
John O'Farrell
Interviewed Guest:
Eleanor Mills
Interviewed Guest:
Suzanne Clisby
Interviewed Guest:
Helen Thorn
Interviewed Guest:
Ruth Glover
Interviewed Guest:
Sarah Corbett
Interviewed Guest:
Debbie Zawinski

Pointless Celebrities

Series 11

Episode 25: Writers

Duration: 49 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One Scotland HDLatest broadcast: on BBC One Northern Ireland HD

A special writers edition of the quiz, with Richard Madeley, Dreda Say Mitchell, John O'Farrell, Lise Mayer, Jenny Colgan, Jane Fallon, Richard Stilgoe and Don Black. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Richard Osman
Participant:
Richard Madeley
Participant:
Dreda Say Mitchell
Participant:
John O'Farrell
Participant:
Lise Mayer
Participant:
Jenny Colgan
Participant:
Jane Fallon
Participant:
Richard Stilgoe
Participant:
Don Black
Producer:
Tamara Gilder
Producer:
Richard Hague
Producer:
John Ryan
Production Company:
Endemol Shine UK

Pointless Celebrities

Series 10

Episode 9: Writers

Duration: 49 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One Scotland HDLatest broadcast: on BBC One Wales

A celebrity writers edition of the quiz, with John O'Farrell, Emma Kennedy, Kathy Lette, Kate Mosse, Benjamin Zephaniah, Roger McGough, Terry Deary and Bryony Gordon. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Richard Osman
Participant:
John O'Farrell
Participant:
Emma Kennedy
Participant:
Kathy Lette
Participant:
Kate Mosse
Participant:
Benjamin Zephaniah
Participant:
Roger McGough
Participant:
Terry Deary
Participant:
Bryony Gordon
Executive Producer:
James Fox
Executive Producer:
Richard Hague
Executive Producer:
Dom Waugh
Series Producer:
John Ryan
Production Company:
Endemol Shine UK

Question Time

17/05/2012

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: on BBC One HDLatest broadcast: on BBC Parliament

David Dimbleby chairs a debate from Cardiff. He is joined by panellists Peter Hain, Maria Miller, Leanne Wood, Kelvin MacKenzie and John O'Farrell. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
David Dimbleby
Presenter:
David Dimbleby
Series Editor:
Nicolai Gentchev
Series Editor:
Nicolai Gentchev
Executive Producer:
Steve Anderson
Executive Producer:
Steve Anderson
Participant:
Peter Hain
Participant:
Peter Hain
Participant:
Maria Miller
Participant:
Maria Miller
Participant:
Leanne Wood
Participant:
Leanne Wood
Participant:
Kelvin MacKenzie
Participant:
Kelvin MacKenzie
Participant:
John O'Farrell
Participant:
John O'Farrell

Woman's Hour

US bluegrass and country singer Alison Krauss sings live

Duration: 58 minutes

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

Available for over a year

US bluegrass and country singer Alison Krauss sings live in the Woman's Hour studio; Broadchurch new series; 25th anniversary of Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus; and Medea. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Jane Garvey
Interviewed Guest:
Alison Krauss
Interviewed Guest:
Julie Hesmondhalgh
Interviewed Guest:
Jane Featherstone
Interviewed Guest:
John O'Farrell
Interviewed Guest:
Kate Garraway
Interviewed Guest:
Eleanor Mills
Interviewed Guest:
Mary Beard
Interviewed Guest:
Beaty Rubens