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Plum House

Series 1

Why Why WI?

Duration: 30 minutes

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

Available for 12 months

Eccentric museum staff at the former country home of a terrible 18th century poet expect the WI. Stars Jane Horrocks. From 2016. Show more

Plum House

Series 1

Perilously Poorly Peter

Duration: 30 minutes

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

Available for 11 months

As Peter is forced to visit town, Julian’s in charge and spies a chance to finally make his mark. Stars Simon Callow. From 2016. Show more

Absolutely Fabulous

Series 1

Episode 2: Fat

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two Northern Ireland (Analogue)Latest broadcast: on BBC Two Scotland

Sitcom set in the world of fashion and PR. Edina's weight problem becomes critical when she hears she is going to be visited by her reed-like model friend from the 60s. Show more

This listing contains language that some may find offensive.

Duration: 1 hour, 18 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One WestLatest broadcast: on BBC One Wales HD

Available for 7 months

Award-winning animation about a band of hens desperate to escape a life of egg-laying on a chicken farm. With the voices of Mel Gibson, Julia Sawalha and Miranda Richardson. Show more

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two EnglandLatest broadcast: on BBC One Northern Ireland HD

Comedy drama about a group of young Londoners looking for love, who meet prospective partners when they take salsa lessons at a dance club. Show more

VE Day 70

Episode 4: A Party to Remember

Duration: 1 hour, 55 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One HDLatest broadcast: on BBC One London

Chris Evans hosts a spectacular celebration of the 70th anniversary of VE Day from Horse Guards Parade, featuring performances of wartime songs and testimonies from the era. Show more

Inside No. 9

Series 2

Episode 4: Cold Comfort

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: on BBC Four HD

Available for years

Chilling comedy. It is Andy's first day as a volunteer at the Comfort Support Line call centre. Is he really prepared for what is to come? Show more

Woman's Hour

Jane Horrocks

Duration: 58 minutes

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

Available for over a year

Presented by Jenni Murray. Jane Horrocks on her return to the London stage, and Chore Wars asks how same-sex couples or people in house shares split the work around the house. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Jenni Murray
Interviewed Guest:
Jane Horrocks
Interviewed Guest:
Helen McCarthy
Interviewed Guest:
Holly Baxter
Interviewed Guest:
Jeni Skelland

Plum House

Series 2

A Sound Investment

Duration: 28 minutes

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

Available for 7 months

The team make an audio tour hoping to bring visitors flocking, but can't agree on who’ll star in it. Stars Tom Bell. From 2018. Show more

Plum House

Series 2

Thief Encounter

Duration: 28 minutes

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

Available for 6 months

Peter and Julian want to retrieve a valuable pudding artefact and enlist some crooked help. Starring Simon Callow. From 2018. Show more

Plum House

Series 2

Death Comes to Plum House

Duration: 28 minutes

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

Available for 6 months

Tom organises a murder mystery when a storm scuppers plans - the team are left to try it themselves. Stars Tom Bell. From 2018. Show more

Absolutely Fabulous

Specials

Episode 3: Olympics

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One HDLatest broadcast: on BBC One Yorkshire

The award-winning sitcom returns for a new episode. Edina forgets that the Olympics are on, until it gets her closer to her idol.

Plum House

Series 2

Black Pudding

Duration: 28 minutes

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

Available for 6 months

The offer of an honorary degree at an ex-polytechnic sends Peter into a depressive spiral. Stars Simon Callow. From 2018. Show more

Contributors

Julian:
Miles Jupp
Doctor Bloch:
Steve Pemberton
Steve Clegg:
Alex Lowe
Vice Chancellor:
Alex Lowe
Receptionist:
Sarah Daykin
Writer:
Ben Cottam

Plum House

Series 2

Hot Quiz

Duration: 28 minutes

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

Available for 6 months

A pub quiz is staged to decide who is bright enough to run the museum's finances. Special guest Graham Fellows. From 2018. Show more

The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy

Hexagonal Phase

1. Part the 0.16

Duration: 28 minutes

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

Following the publication of his diaries, Arthur Dent’s hopes for a secluded life soon evaporate. Stars Simon Jones. Show more

Contributors

The Voice of the Book:
John Lloyd
Arthur Dent:
Simon Jones
Ford Prefect:
Geoff McGivern
Zaphod Beeblebrox:
Mark Wing-Davey
Tricia McMillan:
Sandra Dickinson
Wowbagger:
Toby Longworth
Constant Mown:
Andy Secombe
Left Brain:
Mitch Benn
Fenchurch:
Jane Horrocks
Hillman Hunter:
Ed Byrne
The Guide MkII:
Stephen Hawking
The Consultant:
Lenny Henry
Heimdall:
Tom Alexander
Buckeye Brown:
Tom Alexander
Eccentrica:
Tom Alexander
Gunner Vogon:
Tom Alexander
Aseed Preflux:
Philip Pope
Sub-Etha Voice:
Philip Pope
HOG Door:
Philip Pope
Modgud:
Theo Maggs
The Viking:
Theo Maggs
Announcer:
John Marsh
Director:
Dirk Maggs
Adaptor:
Dirk Maggs

The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy

Hexagonal Phase

2. Part the 0.3

Duration: 28 minutes

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

One head is better than two - as long as you have a spare in a jar. Stars Mark Wing-Davey. From 2018. Show more

Contributors

The Voice of the Book:
John Lloyd
Arthur Dent:
Simon Jones
Ford Prefect:
Geoff McGivern
Zaphod Beeblebrox:
Mark Wing-Davey
Tricia McMillan:
Sandra Dickinson
Wowbagger:
Toby Longworth
Constant Mown:
Andy Secombe
Left Brain:
Mitch Benn
Fenchurch:
Jane Horrocks
Hillman Hunter:
Ed Byrne
The Guide MkII:
Stephen Hawking
The Consultant:
Lenny Henry
Heimdall:
Tom Alexander
Buckeye Brown:
Tom Alexander
Eccentrica:
Tom Alexander
Gunner Vogon:
Tom Alexander
Aseed Preflux:
Philip Pope
Sub-Etha Voice:
Philip Pope
HOG Door:
Philip Pope
Modgud:
Theo Maggs
The Viking:
Theo Maggs
Announcer:
John Marsh
Director:
Dirk Maggs
Adaptor:
Dirk Maggs

The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy

Hexagonal Phase

3. In Space, No One Can Hear You Complain

Duration: 28 minutes

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

Are Arthur Dent, Trillian and Random really the last remaining humans in The Galaxy? Maybe not. Stars Simon Jones. From 2018. Show more

Contributors

The Voice of the Book:
John Lloyd
Arthur Dent:
Simon Jones
Ford Prefect:
Geoff McGivern
Zaphod Beeblebrox:
Mark Wing-Davey
Tricia McMillan:
Sandra Dickinson
Wowbagger:
Toby Longworth
Constant Mown:
Andy Secombe
Left Brain:
Mitch Benn
Fenchurch:
Jane Horrocks
Hillman Hunter:
Ed Byrne
The Guide MkII:
Stephen Hawking
The Consultant:
Lenny Henry
Heimdall:
Tom Alexander
Buckeye Brown:
Tom Alexander
Eccentrica:
Tom Alexander
Gunner Vogon:
Tom Alexander
Aseed Preflux:
Philip Pope
Sub-Etha Voice:
Philip Pope
HOG Door:
Philip Pope
Modgud:
Theo Maggs
The Viking:
Theo Maggs
Announcer:
John Marsh
Director:
Dirk Maggs
Adaptor:
Dirk Maggs