Herbert has an audition that could redefine him, but first he and his wife Bobby Kindle have to get ready for his daughter Woman Child’s birthday party. Show more
Herbert has grown a large belly due to flapjack intake and is worried it will ruin a video game audition. Show more
Bobby’s friend from uni, Denim Jean, comes to visit. She loves denim and hates Herbert. To make matters worse, Herbert can’t think of a single idea for a new comedy night. Show more
Herbert’s trying to do his tax return and make a music video for a posh goth, but he keeps getting distracted when his stationery turns sensual. Show more
Spencer Jones returns as Herbert, a man constantly interrupted by his own imagination. It’s Herbert’s anniversary, and he’s determined to get his wife the perfect present. Show more
The Best Laid Plans
Episode 1: A Slight Admin Error
30 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra
4 Extra Debut. An idiot angel is sent to earth with a human body to fix his mistakes. Stars Ardal O'Hanlon and Geoff McGivern. From 2015. Show more
The Best Laid Plans
Peddle Power
30 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Smallbone is set to lead a cycling protest against the building of a new multi-story car park. Stars Ardal O'Hanlon. From 2015. Show more
The Best Laid Plans
Would Like To Meet
30 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Will Smallbone find true love or, perhaps inevitably, make a complete hash of it? Starring Ardal O’Hanlon. From 2015. Show more
The Best Laid Plans
Caution: Angel At Work
30 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Smallbone gets a job in customer service at a supermarket, but ends up leading a protest. Stars Ardal O'Hanlon. From 2015. Show more
Anja and Benjio happily show a hapless robber around the Fings and Bobs shop. Stars Ruth Bratt and Lucy Trodd. From June 2014. Show more
Ruth gets carried away with the sound effects for Lucy's serious radio drama. Stars Ruth Bratt and Lucy Trodd. From July 2014. Show more
Award-winning Richard Marsh fuses poetry and prose to tell a heart-warming story about falling in love with Siobhan. From April 2013. Show more
Award-winning Richard Marsh tells a witty and honest story about planning the perfect proposal and wedding day. From April 2013. Show more
Award-winning Richard Marsh tells the funny and poignant story of his honeymoon road trip across America. From April 2013. Show more
Award-winning Richard Marsh meets the seductive and disruptive Sorrow. Can he learn to love again? From April 2013. Show more
4 Extra Debut. A snobby ex-banker tries to cope with having more in common with others than she’s admitting. Stars Rebecca Front. From 2015. Show more
Julie's husband comes back after six years for the rest of the group to pick up the pieces. Stars Sue Johnston. From 2015. Show more
Simon surprises everyone when he tells his story of being a war correspondent. Stars John Hannah and Sue Johnston. From 2015. Show more
Andy has a date for the first time in... well, longer than he’ll admit. The group rally round. Stars Eddie Marsan. From 2015. Show more
Danno deals with the death of his father after returning from his memorial service - in a pub. Stars Paul Kaye. From 2015. Show more