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1 hour
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Christopher Douglas, one of the creators of Radio 4's Ed Reardon, goes back to the source Victorian novel by George Gissing. Show more
The story behind the humble picture postcard, told by comic creation Nigel Walmsley. With their own language and bespoke rules, postcards were the texts and emails of their era. Show more
1 hour
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra
In a post-modern twist that would irritate Ed Reardon, Christopher Douglas plays Victorian novelist George Gissing. Show more
15 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FM
Ed Reardon is spending Christmas without even his trusty cat, Elgar, for company. All he has for Christmas is a computer and a commission. First broadcast in 2016. Show more
Author Ed is in unfamiliar territory returning to full-time education at 'Uni'. Stars Christopher Douglas. From 2016. Show more
Ed tries to stir up healthy anti-authoritarian rage as editor of the student magazine. Stars Christopher Douglas. From 2016. Show more
A chance meeting leads Ed to believe he may be owed a small fortune by the HMRC. Stars Christopher Douglas. From 2016. Show more
Inspired by his great-grandfather, Ed embarks upon writing a serious social history book. Stars Christopher Douglas. From 2016. Show more
The curmudgeonly author has a new idea for a novel and an exciting new home. Starring Christopher Douglas. From 2017. Show more
Ed may be in line for an inheritance, as long as he can prove who he is. Stars 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 finds himself working with his son, Jake, on a piece of 'genuine' factutainment. Stars Christopher Douglas. From April 2012. Show more
Jaz Milvain asks Ed to curate a moving tribute for his 'surprise' 60th birthday bash. With Christopher Douglas. From April 2012. Show more
Trying to win back his ex-girlfriend, writer Ed applies for real jobs. Stars Christopher Douglas and Jenny Agutter. From 2013. Show more
Ed somehow ends up sharing an office with Ping, and the cake run too. Stars Stephanie Cole and Alison Steadman. From November 2013. Show more
Ed finds himself writing a film script - an action adventure with a quirky sci-fi twist. Stars Christopher Douglas. From 2013. Show more
30 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Where will Ed spend Christmas? In the bosom of family or with his cat and a cinnamon stick? With Christopher Douglas. From 2012. Show more
To avoid his daughter's gluten free salad, Ed enrols on a clinical trial his son will film. With Christopher Douglas. From 2013. Show more
A professor at a prestigious writing retreat? Is Ed's good fortune too good to be true? Stars Christopher Douglas. From December 2013. Show more
Ed finally finds his niche as a contestant on Radio 4’s seminal quiz 'What Do You Know'. Stars Christopher Douglas. From 2013. Show more
