David Pownall's drama about the life of Charles Babbage, regarded as one of the great scientific brains of the 19th century, who first conceived the computer but died a failure. Show more
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Britten 100: Billy Budd - These Buttons We Wear
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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
Caryl Churchill's play, directed by Mark Ravenhill, focusing on the radical movements that erupted during the English Civil War in the 1640s. Show more
The curmudgeonly author has a new idea for a novel and an exciting new home. Starring Christopher Douglas. From 2017. Show more
An encounter with a refuse collector leads Ed into the world of local politics. Starring Christopher Douglas. From 2017. Show more
Ed's annual health check sparks some inspiration for his ‘Your Motorhome’ column. Stars Christopher Douglas. From 2017. Show more
Whilst tracking his cat food delivery, Ed unearths a world of self-satisfaction surveys. Stars Christopher Douglas. From 2017. Show more
Ed resolves to take the more committed step of introducing Maggie to his children. Starring Christopher Douglas. From 2017. Show more
Comedy sequel to Twenty Twelve. With the London games successfully delivered, Ian Fletcher starts a new chapter in his life as head of values at the BBC. Show more
Comedy sequel to Twenty Twelve. Ian Fletcher must defuse 'Wingategate' with a live interview after a TV presenter claims she has been discriminated against because of her age. Show more
Comedy sequel to Twenty Twelve. The debate about the future of the BBC is not helped when Ian Fletcher's salary comes under intense scrutiny in the press. Show more
Comedy sequel to Twenty Twelve. A national paper reveals Ian Fletcher's salary and that he took his PA at the Olympic Deliverance Commission on holiday to Italy. Show more
A one-hour special marks the return of the award-winning comedy about the BBC. One year on and head of values Ian Fletcher has finally got his own office. Show more
Award-winning comedy about the BBC. Newsnight anchor Evan Davis is rumoured to be a contestant in the forthcoming series of Strictly Come Dancing, which doesn't go down well. Show more
Award-winning comedy about the BBC. David needs to flesh out the programme idea behind One Big Family. And Lucy has been persuaded to take on a new job as head of Inclusivity. Show more
Comedy. In the year of charter renewal, head of values Ian Fletcher is tasked with identifying what the BBC does best and finding more ways of doing less of it better. Show more
Comedy. Cross-dressing ex-Premier League footballer Ryan Chelford's appearance on Match of the Day did not go well. A summit meeting is arranged. Show more
Comedy. After an item on BBC Breakfast about plans to close the BBC Big Swing Band, the damage limitation team under Ian Fletcher is under huge pressure to limit damage. Show more
Comedy. The renewal group has to respond to rumours that Strictly Come Dancing presenter Claudia Winkleman is about to leave the BBC for a rival broadcaster. Show more
Comedy. Claudia Winkleman is set to present On Your Bike but the deal is jeopardised with the news that an almost identical format has been developed and offered to Amanda Holden. Show more