Programme Index

Hard to Tell

Series 2

Episode 1

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 13^th Nov 2013, 11:30 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Wed 15^th Nov 2017, 23:00 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Couple Tom and Ellen organise a night out so their parents can meet. Stars Jonny Sweet and Julia Davis. From November 2013. Show more

Hard to Tell

Series 2

Episode 2

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 20^th Nov 2013, 11:30 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Wed 22^nd Nov 2017, 23:00 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

It's Valentine's Day. Tom wants to protect his relationship from Ellen's ex-boyfriend. Stars Jonny Sweet. From November 2013. Show more

Contributors

Luke:: Tom Basden
Gillian:: Julia Davis
Paul:: Simon Greenall
Ashley:: Alex Macqueen
Lesley:: Vicki Pepperdine
Ellen:: Charlotte Ritchie
Hermione:: Sarah Solemani
Tom:: Jonny Sweet
Maeve:: Katy Wix
Producer:: Lucy Armitage
Writer:: Jonny Sweet

Genres

Comedy

Brand

Hard to Tell

Series

Hard to Tell: Series 2

Hard to Tell

Series 2

Episode 3

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 27^th Nov 2013, 11:30 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Wed 29^th Nov 2017, 23:00 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Tom's mum volunteers him to give a eulogy for her late cousin and Ellen get suspicious. Stars Jonny Sweet. From November 2013. Show more

Contributors

Gillian:: Julia Davis
Paul:: Simon Greenall
Ashley:: Alex Macqueen
Lesley:: Vicki Pepperdine
Ellen:: Charlotte Ritchie
Hermione:: Sarah Solemani
Tom:: Jonny Sweet
Maeve:: Katy Wix
The Vicar:: Mathew Baynton
Lucy:: Kate Jevons
Producer:: Lucy Armitage
Writer:: Jonny Sweet

Genres

Comedy

Brand

Hard to Tell

Series

Hard to Tell: Series 2

Hard to Tell

Series 2

Episode 4

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 4^th Dec 2013, 11:30 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Wed 6^th Dec 2017, 23:00 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

It is Ellen's birthday and despite money troubles, Tom is keen to make an impression. Stars Jonny Sweet. From November 2013. Show more

Contributors

Luke:: Tom Basden
Gran:: Jean Boht
Eloise:: Jessie Cave
Gillian:: Julia Davis
Paul:: Simon Greenall
Ashley:: Alex Macqueen
Lesley:: Vicki Pepperdine
Ellen:: Charlotte Ritchie
Hermione:: Sarah Solemani
Tom:: Jonny Sweet
Maeve:: Katy Wix
Cupcake Shop Manager:: Tim Key
Paramedic:: Daniel Lawrence Taylor
Writer:: Jonny Sweet
Producer:: Lucy Armitage

Genres

Comedy

Brand

Hard to Tell

Series

Hard to Tell: Series 2

Confetti

BBC Two

Duration: 1 hour, 35 minutes

First broadcast: Sun 12^th Jul 2009, 22:05 on BBC HDLatest broadcast: Wed 26^th Dec 2018, 00:00 on BBC Two Northern Ireland HD

Improvised mockumentary following three couples as they compete to host the most original wedding of the year. Featuring a host of talent from British TV comedy. Show more

Contributors

Matt:: Martin Freeman
Sam:: Jessica Stevenson
Sam's Mum:: Alison Steadman
Antony:: Jimmy Carr
Josef:: Stephen Mangan
Michael:: Robert Webb
Joanna:: Olivia Colman
Isabelle:: Meredith MacNeill
Archie:: Vincent Franklin
Gregory:: Jason Watkins
Counsellor:: Julia Davis
Director:: Debbie Isitt

Genres

Formats

Films

How Not To Live Your Life

How Not To Live Your Life

Its a Don-derful Life

BBC Three

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: Thu 22^nd Dec 2011, 21:05 on BBC ThreeLatest broadcast: Sun 1^st Jan 2012, 03:00 on BBC Three

Sitcom about desperate lothario Don. It's Christmas and Don's attempts to lead a normal life are threatened by an out-of-control OAP and a violent Santa. Show more

Contributors

Eddie Singh:: David Armand
Sam:: Laura Haddock
Mrs Treacher:: Leila Hoffman
Blake:: Alex Carter
Anne Yeaman:: Julia Davis
Director:: Sam Leifer
Jason:: Daniel Lawrence Taylor

Genres

ComedySitcoms

Brand

Steve Coogan - The Inside Story

BBC Two

Duration: 59 minutes

First broadcast: Sun 27^th Dec 2009, 21:00 on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: Sun 25^th May 2014, 22:30 on BBC Two England

An unconventional look at the best of Steve Coogan's television work and character comedy. Featuring Julia Davis, Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer. Narrated by Mark Williams. Show more

Contributors

Participant:: Steve Coogan
Participant:: Julia Davis
Participant:: Vic Reeves
Participant:: Bob Mortimer

Genres

The Alan Clark Diaries

Episode 2: The Lady

BBC Four

Duration: 29 minutes

First broadcast: Thu 22^nd Jan 2004, 22:00 on BBC FourLatest broadcast: Mon 3^rd Jun 2019, 22:30 on BBC Four

Dramatisation of the colourful memoirs of the late Conservative MP. Clark plots his way ever closer to Margaret Thatcher and her lovely ankles. Show more

Contributors

Actor:: John Hurt
Actor:: Jenny Agutter
Actor:: Nicholas Jones
Actor:: Julia Davis
Actor:: Paul Brooke
Actor:: Peter Blythe

Genres

Series

The Alan Clark Diaries

Couples

Episode 2

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 30^th Aug 2016, 23:00 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Mon 13^th May 2019, 05:30 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Couples therapist Dr Tanya meets American therapy-addicts Trudi and Brandon. Stars Julia Davis and Marc Wootton. From 2015. Show more

Contributors

Actor:: Julia Davis
Actor:: Marc Wootton
Dr Tanya Ray-Harding:: Vicki Pepperdine
Producer:: Ashley Blaker
Writer:: Julia Davis
Writer:: Marc Wootton

Genres

ComedyCharacter

Series

Couples

Episode 3

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 6^th Sep 2016, 23:00 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Mon 20^th May 2019, 05:30 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Couples therapist Dr Tanya meets again with spiritual lovers Helen and John. Stars Julia Davis and Marc Wootton. From 2015. Show more

Contributors

Actor:: Julia Davis
Actor:: Marc Wootton
Dr Tanya Ray-Harding:: Vicki Pepperdine
Producer:: Ashley Blaker
Writer:: Julia Davis
Writer:: Marc Wootton

Genres

ComedyCharacter

Series

Couples

Episode 4

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 13^th Sep 2016, 23:00 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Mon 27^th May 2019, 05:30 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Couples therapist Dr Tanya hears some surprising news from Richard and Dewey. Stars Julia Davis and Marc Wootton. From 2015. Show more

Contributors

Actor:: Julia Davis
Actor:: Marc Wootton
Dr Tanya Ray-Harding:: Vicki Pepperdine
Producer:: Ashley Blaker
Writer:: Julia Davis
Writer:: Marc Wootton

Genres

ComedyCharacter

Series

Couples

Episode 1

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 23^rd Mar 2015, 23:00 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Mon 6^th May 2019, 05:30 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

4 Extra Debut. Couples therapist Dr Tanya meets a theatre director and his unhappy actress wife. Stars Julia Davis and Marc Wootton. From 2015. Show more

Contributors

Kirsten:: Julia Davis
Brian:: Marc Wootton
Dr Tanya Ray-Harding:: Vicki Pepperdine
Producer:: Ashley Blaker
Writer:: Julia Davis
Writer:: Marc Wootton

Genres

ComedyCharacter

Series

Sleepy Tigers

Duration: 25 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 30^th Mar 2015, 23:00 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Tue 10^th Apr 2018, 22:30 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

4 Extra Debut. Bossy maternity nurses Rita and Sheila care unconventionally for a new mum. Stars Julia Davis and Marc Wootton. From March 2015. Show more

Contributors

Actor:: Julia Davis
Actor:: Marc Wootton
Actor:: Alex Macqueen
Actor:: Rosie Cavaliero
Writer:: Julia Davis
Writer:: Marc Wootton

Genres

ComedyCharacter

British New Wave

This Sporting Life

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes

First broadcast: Sat 31^st Aug 2013, 14:30 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Sat 13^th Jun 2015, 14:30 on BBC Radio 4 LW

David Storey's repressed northern drama juxtaposes the trapped wants and needs of protagonist Arthur Machin with the stark aggression of the rugby pitch. Directed by Johnny Vegas. Show more

Contributors

Arthur Machin:: James Purefoy
Mrs Hammond:: Emily Watson
Maurice Braithwaite:: John Thomson
Judith Parkes:: Sheridan Smith
Mr Weaver:: Philip Jackson
Mrs Weaver:: Julia Davis
Dai:: Peter Temple
Slomer:: Peter Temple
Lynda Hammond:: Sophie Wright
Mam (Machin):: Gwyneth Powell
Dad (Machin):: Wayne Forester
Commentator:: Ray French
Director:: Johnny Vegas
Producer:: Sally Harrison
Adaptor:: Andrew Lynch
Author:: David Storey

Genres

Drama

Brand

British New Wave

David Storey - This Sporting Life

BBC Radio 4 Extra

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes

First broadcast: Sat 21^st Apr 2018, 06:00 on BBC Radio 4 ExtraLatest broadcast: Sun 22^nd Apr 2018, 04:00 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

4 Extra Debut. The trapped wants and needs of protagonist Arthur Machin juxtaposed with the aggression of rugby. Stars James Purefoy, Sheridan Smith. Directed by Johnny Vegas. Show more

Contributors

Arthur Machin:: James Purefoy
Mrs Hammond:: Emily Watson
Maurice Braithwaite:: John Thomson
Judith Parkes:: Sheridan Smith
Mr Weaver:: Philip Jackson
Mrs Weaver:: Julia Davis
Dai:: Peter Temple
Slomer:: Peter Temple
Lynda Hammond:: Sophie Wright
Mam (Machin):: Gwyneth Powell
Dad (Machin):: Wayne Forester
Commentator:: Ray French
Director:: Johnny Vegas
Producer:: Sally Harrison
Adaptor:: Andrew Lynch
Author:: David Storey

Genres

Drama

Wilbur Wants to Kill Himself

BBC Two

Duration: 1 hour, 41 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 22^nd Jun 2009, 23:20 on BBC One WestLatest broadcast: Sun 17^th Aug 2014, 00:40 on BBC Two England

Black comedy. Depressed Wilbur (Jamie Sives) moves in with his brother above the bookshop they inherited from their father and begins to fall for his brother's new girlfriend. Show more

Contributors

Wilbur:: Jamie Sives
Harper:: Adrian Rawlins
Alice:: Shirley Henderson
Mary:: Lisa McKinlay
Horst:: Mads Mikkelsen
Moira:: Julia Davis
Sophie:: Susan Vidler
Taylor:: Robert McIntosh
Ruby:: Lorraine McIntosh
Wayne:: Gordon Brown
Writer:: Lone Scherfig
Director:: Lone Scherfig
Writer:: Anders Thomas Jensen

Genres

Comedy

Formats

Films

Down the Line

Series 4

Episode 7

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 26^th Apr 2011, 18:30 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Fri 14^th Aug 2015, 23:30 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

The ground-breaking phone-in show, hosted by the legendary Gary Bellamy. Stars Rhys Thomas and Simon Day. From April 2011. Show more

Contributors

Gary Bellamy:: Rhys Thomas
Actor:: Amelia Bullmore
Actor:: Simon Day
Actor:: Felix Dexter
Actor:: Charlie Higson
Actor:: Lucy Montgomery
Actor:: Paul Whitehouse
Actor:: Rosie Cavaliero
Actor:: Julia Davis
Actor:: Robert Popper
Actor:: Adil Ray
Actor:: Arabella Weir
Producer:: Charlie Higson
Producer:: Paul Whitehouse

Genres

ComedySpoof

Brand

Down the Line

Series

Down the Line: Series 4