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The Now Show

Series 53

Episode 1

Duration: 30 minutes

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

The Now Show team returns to Edinburgh with another helping of satirical silliness from the world's biggest arts festival. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Steve Punt
Presenter:
Hugh Dennis
Interviewed Guest:
Paul Mayhew-Archer
Interviewed Guest:
Sarah Keyworth
Interviewed Guest:
Luke Kempner
Interviewed Guest:
Karen Bartke
Writer:
Steve Punt
Producer:
Adnan Ahmed

Life on Egg

Series 1

CCTV

Duration: 15 minutes

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

Available for years

The prison gets a CCTV system to monitor inmates, but soon malfunctions - with spooky results. Starring Harry Hill. From 2017. Show more

Life on Egg

Series 1

Episode 1: Inspection

Duration: 15 minutes

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

Available for years

Escape rates at Britain’s remotest prison have gotten out of control – enter the inspectors. Starring Harry Hill. From 2017. Show more

Life on Egg

Series 1

Episode 7: Mistress of Disguise and Method

Duration: 30 minutes

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

A new prisoner is brought to The Egg but quickly escapes. Problem is, no-one quite knows what she looks like. And famous movie star Brad De Depprio arrives to research a role. Show more

Contributors

Governor Harry:
Harry Hill
The Minister:
Tanya Moodie
Tim the Helicopter Pilot:
Dan Maier
Prisoner Gyles Brandreth:
Gyles Brandreth
Writer:
Dan Maier
Producer:
Sam Michell

Life on Egg

Series 1

Episode 8: Stand-In and Whale

Duration: 30 minutes

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

Harry is sent a new prison warden when Peter is sent to the mainland for some urgent diversity training. And The Egg's future is thrown into jeopardy by a pair of mating whales. Show more

Contributors

Governor Harry:
Harry Hill
The Minister:
Tanya Moodie
JoJo Peebles:
Tanya Moodie
Tim the Helicopter Pilot:
Dan Maier
Warder Leo Hatchet:
Dan Maier
Prisoner Gyles Brandreth:
Gyles Brandreth
Writer:
Dan Maier
Producer:
Sam Michell

Life on Egg

Series 1

Mistress of Disguise

Duration: 15 minutes

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

Available for years

A prisoner escapes from Britain's remotest prison, but no-one quite knows what she looks like. Stars Harry Hill. From 2017. Show more

Contributors

Governor Harry:
Harry Hill
The Minister:
Tanya Moodie
Tim the Helicopter Pilot:
Dan Maier
Prisoner Gyles Brandreth:
Gyles Brandreth
Writer:
Dan Maier
Producer:
Sam Michell

Drama on 4

Journey to Pakistan

Duration: 45 minutes

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

Based on a true story, Samina Baig's play is about Peter, a fashion designer, who embarks on a journey to find his roots. Show more

Contributors

Mrs Lawson:
Alison Belbin
Mr Lawson:
John Bowler
Mr Saddiqi:
Kriss Dosanjh
The Adoption Officer:
Catriona McFarlane
The Social Worker:
Karen Bartke
The Hawker:
Gavi Singh Chera

Genres

Incredible Women

Series 5

Astrid

Duration: 15 minutes

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

Rebecca Front and Jeremy Front introduce us to the uncannily realistic robot known simply as Astrid. Featuring Professor Noel Sharkey. Show more

Incredible Women

Series 5

Bella Hayman

Duration: 15 minutes

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

Jeremy Front spends 24 hours with the enfant terrible of British Theatre, Bella Hayman, and sits in on one of her secret rehearsals where Maureen Lipman has to pretend to be a pig. Show more

Life on Egg

Series 1

Stand-In

Duration: 15 minutes

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

Available for years

When Peter is sent for urgent training, Harry’s replacement has the prison whipped into shape. Starring Harry Hill. From 2018. Show more

Contributors

Governor Harry:
Harry Hill
The Minister:
Tanya Moodie
Tim the Helicopter Pilot:
Dan Maier
Warder Leo Hatchet:
Dan Maier
Prisoner Gyles Brandreth:
Gyles Brandreth
Writer:
Dan Maier
Producer:
Sam Michell

Duration: 15 minutes

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

Available for years

The family fortune is lost and her father is ill. Already facing big disappointment, what should Agnes do? Stars Ellie Kendrick. Show more

Contributors

Agnes Grey:
Ellie Kendrick
Mrs Grey:
Juliet Aubrey
Mr Grey:
John Bowler
Mrs Bloomfield:
Catriona McFarlane
Mr Bloomfield:
David Sterne
Edward Weston:
George Watkins
Mr Hatfield:
Luke MacGregor
Mrs Murray:
Karen Bartke
Adaptor:
Rachel Joyce
Producer:
Tracey Neale
Director:
Tracey Neale

Duration: 15 minutes

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

Available for years

Can life as a governess ever bring happiness and contentment? Game of Thrones star Ellie Kendrick stars as the determined Agnes. Show more

Contributors

Agnes Grey:
Ellie Kendrick
Mrs Grey:
Juliet Aubrey
Mr Grey:
John Bowler
Mrs Bloomfield:
Catriona McFarlane
Mr Bloomfield:
David Sterne
Edward Weston:
George Watkins
Mr Hatfield:
Luke MacGregor
Mrs Murray:
Karen Bartke
Adaptor:
Rachel Joyce
Producer:
Tracey Neale
Director:
Tracey Neale

Life on Egg

Series 1

Method

Duration: 15 minutes

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

Available for years

Harry and co have to ensure nothing happens to the movie star visiting the prison – easy, right? Stars Harry Hill. From 2018. Show more

Contributors

Governor Harry:
Harry Hill
The Minister:
Tanya Moodie
Tim the Helicopter Pilot:
Dan Maier
Brad De Depprio:
Demetri Goritsas
Writer:
Dan Maier
Producer:
Sam Michell

Gudrun

Series 1

Episode 2

Duration: 15 minutes

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

Available for years

Married off to a much older man, Gudrun is isolated in a remote part of the country. Will she fly or fight? Stars Kate Phillips. Show more

Duration: 15 minutes

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

4 Extra Debut. A transformative sea swimming club alters lives: why 70 year old Davina forces herself to keep swimming. Stars Sheila Reid. Show more

Duration: 15 minutes

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

A transformative sea swimming club alters lives: what secret is Angie refusing to share with the group? Stars Josie Lawrence. Show more

Duration: 15 minutes

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

Pierre’s attempts to correspond with his favourite TV star prevent him living his own life. Starring Alex Macqueen. From 2017. Show more

Contributors

Performer:
John Moloney
Performer:
Karen Bartke
Performer:
Richard Melvin

Duration: 15 minutes

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

A Strictly ticket and an old prawn sandwich should ensure Pierre’s favourite celeb notices him. Stars Alex Macqueen. From 2017. Show more

Contributors

Performer:
John Moloney
Performer:
Karen Bartke
Performer:
Richard Melvin

F Scott Fitzgerald: The Lost Stories

Introduction & Thank You for the Light

Duration: 15 minutes

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

4 Extra Debut. Essay extract from editor Anne Margaret Daniel. F Scott Fitzgerald’s darker tales read by Laurel Lefkow and Karen Bartke. Show more