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Bremner's One Question Quiz

Episode 2: Where Did All the Money Go?

Duration: 28 minutes

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

Rory Bremner and regulars Andy Zaltzman, Nick Doody, Kate O'Sullivan are joined by Gillian Tett, of the Financial Times, and financial journalist Max Keiser. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Rory Bremner
Panellist:
Nick Doody
Panellist:
Andy Zaltzman
Panellist:
Kate O'Sullivan
Panellist:
Gillian Tett
Panellist:
Max Keiser
Producer:
Simon Jacobs

Bremner's One Question Quiz

Episode 4: How Should We Educate Our Children?

Duration: 28 minutes

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

Regular panellists Andy Zaltzman, Kate O'Sullivan and Nick Doody are joined by teacher, author and columnist Tom Bennett and professor of education Gordon Stobart. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Rory Bremner
Panellist:
Andy Zaltzman
Panellist:
Kate O'Sullivan
Panellist:
Nick Doody
Panellist:
Tom Bennett
Panellist:
Gordon Stobart
Producer:
Simon Jacobs

Drama on 3

Britten 100: Billy Budd - These Buttons We Wear

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 3Latest broadcast: on BBC Radio 3

For Radio 3's Britten centenary celebration, Keith Dewhurst's retelling of the story of Billy Budd, interwoven with the story of the author who came to write it: Herman Melville. Show more

Contributors

Herman Melville:
Gerard Murphy
Eleanor Melville:
Monica Dolan
Long Ghost/Captain Vere:
Robert Portal
Guert Gansevoort/John Claggart:
David Westhead
Bill Budd:
Mark Quartley
Young Eleanor:
Caitlin Welch
Liverpool/The Dansker:
Simon Greenall
Salem/The Stranger:
Nathan Osgood
Consul WIlson/Captain Graveling:
Pip Donaghy
Dr Johnstone/Lieutenant Ratcliffe:
Robert Hastie
Rope Yarn/Donald:
John Tams

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Bremner's One Question Quiz

Episode 5: Who Runs Britain?

Duration: 28 minutes

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

Rory Bremner, Andy Zaltzman, Kate O'Sullivan and Nick Doody are joined by the chief political commentator for the Telegraph Peter Oborne and Guardian columnist Deborah Orr. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Rory Bremner
Panellist:
Andy Zaltzman
Panellist:
Kate O'Sullivan
Panellist:
Nick Doody
Panellist:
Peter Oborne
Panellist:
Deborah Orr
Producer:
Simon Jacobs

Bremner's One Question Quiz

Episode 6: What Does the Future Hold?

Duration: 28 minutes

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

Rory Bremner and regular panellists Andy Zaltzman, Kate O'Sullivan and Nick Doody are joined by environmental journalist George Monbiot and author Mark Stevenson. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Rory Bremner
Panellist:
Andy Zaltzman
Panellist:
Kate O'Sullivan
Panellist:
Nick Doody
Panellist:
George Monbiot
Panellist:
Mark Stevenson
Producer:
Simon Jacobs

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

Douglas Livingstone

Road to Oxford

Duration: 44 minutes

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

David is thrilled to be a new student at Oxford - but things go awry during the famous May Day antics. Stars John McAndrew. Show more

Contributors

Genres

Polyoaks

Series 3

In the Midst of Life...

Duration: 30 minutes

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

4 Extra Debut. Dr Hugh Thornton has to examine the health of health professionals. NHS satire starring Nigel Planer. From June 2014. Show more

Contributors

Dr Roy Thornton:
Nigel Planer
Dr Hugh Thornton:
Simon Greenall
TV's Dr Jeremy:
David Westhead
Betty Crossfield:
Jane Whittenshaw
Nurse Vera Duplessis:
Polly Frame
Mr Devlin:
Phil Cornwell

Polyoaks

Series 3

That Heart Sinky Feeling

Duration: 30 minutes

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

The General Practice is swamped with the chronically undiagnosed and patients back for more. Stars Nigel Planer. From June 2014. Show more

Contributors

Dr Roy Thornton:
Nigel Planer
Dr Hugh Thornton:
Simon Greenall
TV's Dr Jeremy:
David Westhead
Nurse Vera Duplessis:
Polly Frame
Mr Devlin:
Phil Cornwell

Polyoaks

Series 5

The Consultants Cometh

Duration: 30 minutes

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

Polyoaks enters the world of consultants as there are merger plans with a super practice. Starring Nigel Planer. From 2017. Show more

Contributors

Nurse Monica:
Polly Frame
Dr Margery Pendleton:
Polly Frame
Dr Roy Thornton:
Nigel Planer
Nurse Poulter:
Nigel Planer
Dr Hugh Thornton:
Simon Greenall
Dr Phillip Leslie:
Simon Greenall
TV's Dr Jeremy:
David Westhead
Dr Hilary Pendleton:
David Westhead
Stephanie Simons:
Margaret Cabourn-Smith
Mr Probert:
Duncan Wisbey

Polyoaks

Series 5

The Trials of Mrs Bundy

Duration: 30 minutes

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

The problems of call centres and the outsourcing of community care confuse TV's Dr Jeremy. Starring David Westhead. From 2017. Show more

Contributors

Dr Hugh Thornton:
Simon Greenall
Dr Roy Thornton:
Nigel Planer
TV’s Dr Jeremy:
David Westhead
Mrs Bundy:
Avril Clark
Mr Twigg:
David Holt
Dr Connor:
David Holt
Dr Legg:
David Holt
Call waiting:
Kate O'Sullivan
Dr Truscott:
Kate O'Sullivan
Mr Flack:
Duncan Wisbey
Operator:
Duncan Wisbey
Dr Philpott:
David Spicer

Polyoaks

Series 5

The Last of the Single-Handers

Duration: 30 minutes

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

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

Contributors

Dr Hugh Thornton:
Simon Greenall
Dr Roy Thornton:
Nigel Planer
Nurse Monica:
Polly Frame
Dr Margaret:
Monica Dolan

Polyoaks

Series 5

The Battle of Bristol

Duration: 30 minutes

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

Monica’s going back to her campaigning roots and Stephanie has political plans of her own. Starring Polly Frame. From 2017. Show more

Contributors

Dr Roy Thornton:
Nigel Planer
Nurse Monica:
Polly Frame
TV's Dr Jeremy:
David Westhead
Dr Hugh Thornton:
Simon Greenall
Stephanie Simons:
Margaret Cabourn-Smith

Polyoaks

Series 3

Episode 4: Who's Afraid of the CQC?

Duration: 30 minutes

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

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

Contributors

Dr Roy Thornton:
Nigel Planer
Dr Hugh Thornton:
Simon Greenall
TV's Dr Jeremy:
David Westhead
Nurse Vera Duplessis:
Polly Frame
Dr Pitcher:
Adjoa Andoh
Elizabeth:
Polly Frame
Mrs Peabody:
Kate O'Sullivan

Polyoaks

Series 4

Losing Patients

Duration: 30 minutes

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

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

Polyoaks

Series 4

Hello, Goodbye

Duration: 30 minutes

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

The surgery is to become a ‘vanguard’ for the NHS ‘Five Year Forward View’. Stars Nigel Planer and Annette Crosbie. From 2016. Show more

Polyoaks

Series 4

Eight Days a Week

Duration: 30 minutes

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

The staff have their work cut out to provide 'a truly seven day service'. Starring Nigel Planer and Simon Greenall. From 2016. Show more

Polyoaks

Series 4

Back in the NHSS

Duration: 30 minutes

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

The surgery comes under the control of the private sector in a shake-up of care provision. Stars Neil Dudgeon. From 2016. Show more

Contributors

Dr Hugh Thornton:
Simon Greenall
TV's Dr Jeremy:
David Westhead
Nurse Vera Duplessis:
Polly Frame
Dr Roy Thornton:
Nigel Planer
Mr Beckman:
Neil Dudgeon
Stephanie Simons:
Margaret Cabourn-Smith
Mr Eisenburger:
John Schwab