This is a list of current and former programmes broadcast on

BBC Radio 4 BBC Radio 4 is a British national radio station owned and operated by the BBC that replaced the BBC Home Service in 1967. It broadcasts a wide variety of Talk radio, spoken-word programmes, including news, drama, comedy, science and history fro ...

. When it came into existence – on 30 September 1967 – Radio 4 inherited a great many continuing programme series which had been initiated prior to that date by its predecessor, the

BBC Home Service The BBC Home Service was a national and regional radio station that broadcast from 1939 until 1967, when it was replaced by BBC Radio 4. History 1922–1939: Interwar period Between the early 1920s and the outbreak of World War II, the BBC ...

(1939–1967), and in some cases even by stations which had preceded the Home Service. Such inherited programmes are included in the list. The years indicated in brackets after programme titles refer to the dates, where known, of each programme's first, subsequent, and final broadcasts – and, in cases where Radio 4 programmes began their run on stations other than the Home Service, the names of those originating stations are also shown. Note that many of Radio 4's past

comedy Comedy is a genre of fiction that consists of discourses or works intended to be humorous or amusing by inducing laughter, especially in theatre, film, stand-up comedy, television, radio, books, or any other entertainment medium. The term ori ...

and

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productions have been, and continue to be repeatedly

rerun A rerun or repeat is a rebroadcast of an episode of a radio or television program. There are two types of reruns – those that occur during a hiatus, and those that occur when a program is syndicated. Variations In the United Kingdom, the wor ...

on Radio 4, as well as on the digital radio channel

BBC Radio 4 Extra BBC Radio 4 Extra (formerly BBC Radio 7) is a British Digital radio in the United Kingdom, digital radio broadcasting, radio station from the BBC, broadcasting archived repeats of comedy, drama and documentary programmes nationally, 24 hours a ...

(previously

BBC Radio 7 BBC Radio 4 Extra (formerly BBC Radio 7) is a British digital radio station from the BBC, broadcasting archived repeats of comedy, drama and documentary programmes nationally, 24 hours a day. It is the sister station of BBC Radio 4 and the pr ...

News and current affairs

*'' The Africans'' (2007) *'' Americana'' (2009–11) *''

Analysis Analysis ( : analyses) is the process of breaking a complex topic or substance into smaller parts in order to gain a better understanding of it. The technique has been applied in the study of mathematics and logic since before Aristotle (3 ...

'' (1970–) *'' Any Answers?'' (1955–) *''

Any Questions? ''Any Questions?'' is a British topical discussion programme "in which a panel of personalities from the worlds of politics, media, and elsewhere are posed questions by the audience". It is typically broadcast on BBC Radio 4 on Fridays at 8 p ...

'' (1948–) *'' Asian Diasporas'' (2007–) *''The Bottom Line'' (2006–) *''

Broadcasting House Broadcasting House is the headquarters of the BBC, in Portland Place and Langham Place, London. The first radio broadcast from the building was made on 15 March 1932, and the building was officially opened two months later, on 15 May. The m ...

'' (1998–) *'' Checkpoint'' (1973–84) (became ''Face The Facts'') *''The Commission'' *''The Copysnatchers'' *''

Crossing Continents ''Crossing Continents'' is a half-hour BBC Radio 4 documentary strand focusing on foreign affairs issues. It takes listeners right to the heart of story through its on-location reporting and feature making. The programmes are character driven an ...

'' (2002–) *'' Does He Take Sugar?'' (1977–98) *'' Face the Facts'' (1984–) *''

Farming Today ''Farming Today'' is a radio programme about food, farming, and the countryside broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in the United Kingdom. It is broadcast each weekday morning (having been recorded the day before) from 5.45 to 5.58, and a longer programme ...

'' (1964-) *''Farming Today This Week'' *''

File on 4 ''File on 4'' is a current-affairs radio programme produced by BBC News and broadcast on BBC Radio 4. First broadcast from Manchester in 1977, it is produced in Salford by the BBC's Radio Current Affairs department. It has won more than forty awa ...

'' (1975–) *''

From Our Own Correspondent ''From Our Own Correspondent'' is a weekly BBC radio programme in which BBC foreign correspondents deliver a sequence of short talks reflecting on current events and topical themes in the countries outside the UK in which they are based. The prog ...

'' (1955–) *''In Business'' (1975–) *''In Search of the British Work Ethic'' (2010) *'' In Touch'' (1961–) *''Inside Money'' *'' iPM'' (2007–) *''Law in Action'' *''

Letter from America ''Letter from America'' was a weekly fifteen-minute speech radio series broadcast on BBC Radio 4 and its predecessor, the Home Service, and around the world through the BBC World Service. From its first edition to its last, it was presented by ...

'' (1946–2004) *''Midnight News'' *''

Money Box ''Money Box'' is a weekly personal finance radio programme on BBC Radio 4, produced by BBC News, currently presented by Paul Lewis. The programme is broadcast live each Saturday in the half-hour slot just after midday. It is repeated on Sunday ev ...

'' (1977–) *'' More or Less'' *''Nice Work'' (2002–05) *''The Pariah Profession'' *'' PM'' (1970–) *''A Point of View'' (2007–) *''The Politics of Hunger'' *''Profile'' *''Seven Days'' *''Six O'clock News'' *'' Sport on Four'' (1977–98) *''Straw Poll'' *''Straw Poll Talk Back'' *''Taking Issue'' *''Taking a Stand'' *''Talking Politics'' *''

Today Today (archaically to-day) may refer to: * Day of the present, the time that is perceived directly, often called ''now'' * Current era, present * The current calendar date Arts, entertainment, and media Films * ''Today'' (1930 film), a 1930 ...

'' (1957–) *''Today in Parliament'' (1945–) *''United Nations or Not?'' *''Week in Westminster'' *''

The Westminster Hour ''The Westminster Hour'' is a British political news review produced by BBC News, broadcast on BBC Radio 4 each Sunday evening between 22:00 and 23:00 (starting with a national and international news bulletin). The programme began to be broadcas ...

'' *''With Us or Against Us'' *''

The World at One ''The World at One'', or ''WATO'' ("what-oh") for short, is BBC Radio 4's long-running lunchtime news and current affairs programme, produced by BBC News, which is currently broadcast from 13:00 to 13:45 from Monday to Friday. The programme de ...

'' (1965–) *''

The World This Weekend ''The World at One'', or ''WATO'' ("what-oh") for short, is BBC Radio 4's long-running lunchtime news and current affairs programme, produced by BBC News, which is currently broadcast from 13:00 to 13:45 from Monday to Friday. The programme de ...

'' *''

The World Tonight ''The World Tonight'' is a British current affairs radio programme broadcast on BBC Radio 4, every weekday evening, which started out as an extension of the 10 pm news. It is produced by BBC News and features news, analysis and comment on domes ...

'' (1970–) *''Yesterday in Parliament'' (1947

Light Programme The BBC Light Programme was a national radio station which broadcast chiefly mainstream light entertainment and light music from 1945 until 1967, when it was replaced by BBC Radio 2 and BBC Radio 1. It opened on 29 July 1945, taking over the ...

; 1957–)

Drama

*''A Touch of Mistletoe'', 1930s-set sentimental drama *''

The Afternoon Play ''The Afternoon Play'' is a British television anthology series, which consists of standalone contemporary dramas first shown during the daytime on BBC One. The first episode, entitled "Turkish Delight", aired on 27 January 2003. Since, a tot ...

'' *''

The Archers ''The Archers'' is a BBC radio drama on BBC Radio 4, the corporation's main spoken-word channel. Broadcast since 1951, it was famously billed as "an everyday story of country folk" and is now promoted as "a contemporary drama in a rural sett ...

'' (1950–), farming soap opera *''

Cashcows ''Cashcows'' was a short-lived radio programme that originally aired in September 2005. There were five half-hour episodes and it was broadcast on BBC Radio 4. It starred Joanna Kanska, Susan Jameson, Elizabeth Spriggs, Adjoa Andoh Adjoa Ando ...

'' (2005) *''

The Classic Serial ''Classic Serial'' was a strand on BBC Radio 4, which broadcasts in series of one-hour dramas, "Adaptations of works which have achieved classic status." It is broadcast twice weekly, first from 3:00–4:00 pm on Sunday, then repeated from 9:00� ...

'' *''

Dr Finlay's Casebook ''Dr. Finlay's Casebook'' is a television drama series that was produced and broadcast by the BBC from 1962 until 1971. Based on A. J. Cronin's 1935 novella ''Country Doctor'', the storylines centred on a general medical practice in the fictio ...

'' *''The Friday Play'' *''

Saturday Night Theatre ''Saturday Night Theatre'' was a long-running radio drama strand on BBC Radio 4. The strand showcased feature-length, middle-brow single plays on Saturday evenings for more than 50 years, having been launched in April 1943. The plays featured in t ...

'' (1943–96) *'' St. Berks'' *''Talk to Sleep'', 4-part comedy-drama by John Dryden *'' Woman's Hour Drama'' *''

Neverwhere ''Neverwhere'' is an urban fantasy television miniseries by Neil Gaiman that first aired in 1996 on BBC 2. The series is set in "London Below", a magical realm coexisting with the more familiar London, referred to as "London Above". It was dev ...

'' *'' Tumanbay'' *'' Tracks'' *'' The Children of the Stones'' *''

The Stone Tape ''The Stone Tape'' is a 1972 British television horror drama film written by Nigel Kneale and directed by Peter Sasdy and starring Michael Bryant, Jane Asher, Michael Bates and Iain Cuthbertson. It was broadcast on BBC Two as a Christmas gh ...

'' *'' The Lovecraft Investigations''

Arts

*''The Afternoon Reading'' *''Back Row'' *''

Book at Bedtime ''Book at Bedtime'' (''A Book at Bedtime'' until 9 July 1993) is a long-running radio programme that is broadcast on BBC Radio 4 each weekday evening between 22.45 and 23.00. The programme presents readings of fiction, including modern classics ...

'' (1949–57 Light Programme; 1962–) *''

Book of the Week ''Book of the Week'' is a BBC Radio 4 series that is broadcast daily on week days. Each week, extracts from the selected book, usually a non-fiction work, are read over five episodes; each fifteen-minute episode is broadcast in the morning (9:45a ...

'' *'' Bookclub'' *''The Film Programme'' *'' Front Row'' *''

A Good Read ''A Good Read'' is one of BBC Radio 4's longest-running programmes; in it two guests join the main presenter to choose and discuss their favourite books. Sue MacGregor stepped down in 2010 as the programme's then-longest-serving presenter (seven y ...

'' *''

Kaleidoscope A kaleidoscope () is an optical instrument with two or more reflecting surfaces (or mirrors) tilted to each other at an angle, so that one or more (parts of) objects on one end of these mirrors are shown as a regular symmetrical pattern when v ...

'' (1973–98) *''Loose Ends'' (1985–) *''The Heard'' *''Open Book'' *''

Poetry Please ''Poetry Please'' is a weekly radio programme broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in which listeners request poems, which are then read by a cast of actors. It is broadcast on Sunday afternoons and repeated the following Saturday night. The current presenter ...

'' *'' Radio Lives'', (1990–96) profiles of radio personalities *''Radio Roots'', profiles of radio personalities *''

The Saturday Play ''Saturday Drama'' (formerly ''The Saturday Play'') is a regular feature on BBC Radio 4 and is described as "Thrillers, mysteries, love stories and detective fiction, as well as an occasional special series." References External links * BB ...

'' *'' Saturday Review'' *''

Soul Music Soul music is a popular music genre that originated in the African American community throughout the United States in the late 1950s and early 1960s. It has its roots in African-American gospel music and rhythm and blues. Soul music became pop ...

'' *'' White Nights'' *'' With Great Pleasure''

Quizzes

*'' Counterpoint'' (1986–) *''

Brain of Britain ''Brain of Britain'' is a BBC radio general knowledge quiz, broadcast on BBC Radio 4. History It began as a slot in ''What Do You Know?'' in 1953. The main part of the show was the "Brain of Britain" quiz itself, originally called "Ask Me A ...

'' *''Masterteam'', general knowledge quiz (2001–2006) *''Prompt!'', theatre quiz (1986-1988) *''

Round Britain Quiz ''Round Britain Quiz'' (or ''RBQ'' for short) is a panel game that has been broadcast on BBC Radio since 1947, making it the oldest quiz still broadcast on British radio. It was based on a format called ''Transatlantic Quiz'', a contest betwee ...

'' *'' The 3rd Degree'' *''Wildbrain'', natural history quiz (1997–2002) *''

X Marks the Spot X Marks the Spot may refer to: * ''X Marks the Spot'' (1931 film), a 1931 film directed by Erle C. Kenton * ''X Marks the Spot'' (1942 film), a 1942 film directed by George Sherman * ''X Marks the Spot'', a 1944 social guidance film, spoofed in ...

'' (1998–2006)

Comedy

Panel games

*''

Armando Iannucci's Charm Offensive ''Armando Iannucci's Charm Offensive'' is a British radio comedy programme broadcast on BBC Radio 4 first broadcast in 2005 with a second series in 2006, a third in 2007 and a fourth in 2008. Series 2, 3 and 4 of the show were broadcast in the p ...

'' (2005–08), satirical quiz *''

Does the Team Think? ''Does The Team Think?'' was a radio panel game broadcast originally on the BBC Light Programme (and later on BBC Radio 2 and BBC Radio 4) from 1957 to 1976, and revived, again on Radio 2, with a new cast, in 2007. It also broadcast as a TV progr ...

'' (1957–67 Light Programme; 1968, 1970–73 Radio 2; 1970–71, 1974–76 Radio 4; 2007–09 Radio 2), parody of ''

'' *''Foul Play'', writers are asked to solve a murder mystery written by host

Simon Brett Simon Anthony Lee Brett OBE FRSL (born 28 October 1945 in Worcester Park, Surrey, England) is a British author of detective fiction, a playwright, and a producer-writer for television and radio. As an author, he is best known for his mystery se ...

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Heresy Heresy is any belief or theory that is strongly at variance with established beliefs or customs, in particular the accepted beliefs of a church or religious organization. The term is usually used in reference to violations of important religi ...

'' (2003–), the presenter and a panel of guests commit "heresy" by challenging people's most deeply held opinions on a subject *''

I Guess That's Why They Call It The News ''I Guess That's Why They Call It The News'' is a BBC Radio 4 satirical panel game hosted by Fred MacAulay and created by James Sherwood. The only series began broadcasting on 21 August 2009 and continued for five episodes. Format A typical e ...

'' (2009), satirical news-based quiz *''

I'm Sorry I Haven't a Clue ''I'm Sorry I Haven't a Clue'' is a BBC radio comedy panel game. Billed as "the antidote to panel games", it consists of two teams of two comedians being given "silly things to do" by a chairman. The show was launched in April 1972 as a par ...

'' (1972–), nonsensical word and musical games played by comedians *''Inspiration'', quiz about inventions presented by Chris Stuart *'' It's Your Round'' (2011), game in which each contestant suggests a game to play for one round *'' Just a Minute'' (1967–), parlour game involving speaking without hesitation, deviation, or repetition *''

King Stupid ''The 99p Challenge'' is a spoof panel game originally broadcast on BBC Radio 4. The show is presented by Sue Perkins and features a selection of regular panelists such as Armando Iannucci and regular writers Kevin Cecil, Andy Riley, Jon Holmes ...

'', earlier version of panel game ''

The 99p Challenge ''The 99p Challenge'' is a spoof panel game originally broadcast on BBC Radio 4. The show is presented by Sue Perkins and features a selection of regular panelists such as Armando Iannucci and regular writers Kevin Cecil, Andy Riley, Jon Holmes ...

'' *'' Many a Slip'' (1964–79), contestants must spot mistakes in texts and music *''The Motion Show'' *'' My Music'' (1967–93), musical games *''

My Word! ''My Word!'' is a British radio quiz panel game broadcast by the BBC on the Home Service (1956–67) and Radio 4 (1967–88). It was created by Edward J. Mason and Tony Shryane, and featured the humorous writers Frank Muir and Denis Norden ...

'' (1956–90), word games played by comedy writers and journalists *''

The News Quiz ''The News Quiz'' is a British topical panel game broadcast on BBC Radio 4. History ''The News Quiz'' was first broadcast in 1977 with Barry Norman as chairman. Subsequently, it was chaired by Barry Took from 1979 to 1981, Simon Hoggart ...

'' (1977–), satirical quiz on week's news *''

'' (1998–2004), silly games and tasks *'' The Personality Test'' (2006–07), a guest host asks questions about his or herself *'' Petticoat Line'' (1965–1976), all female discussion *''

Puzzle Panel {{Use dmy dates, date=July 2014 ''Puzzle Panel'' was a light-hearted, though cerebral BBC Radio 4 panel game that was broadcast between 1998 and 2005. An additional series was broadcast over the winter-spring of 2011, and a further series was broad ...

'' (1998–2005), puzzles *'' Quote... Unquote'' (1976–), quiz about quotations *''

So Wrong It's Right ''So Wrong It's Right'' is a British radio programme presented by Charlie Brooker in which panelists aim to give the "most wrong" answer to a question. They describe stories from their lives, conceive of new ideas on a theme and criticise aspects ...

'' (2010–12),

Charlie Brooker Charlton Brooker (born 3 March 1971) is an English television presenter, writer, producer and satirist. He is the creator and co-showrunner of the sci-fi drama anthology series ''Black Mirror'', and has written for comedy series such as ''Bras ...

asks his guests to invent or nominate really awful things *'' The Unbelievable Truth'' (2007–), game in which contestants deliver a mostly untrue speech and panelists must identify true statements *''We've Been Here Before'', historically-oriented panel show with Clive Anderson *'' Whispers'' (2003–05), quiz about celebrity rumours and gossip *''Who Goes There'', biographical quiz *''

Whose Line is it Anyway? ''Whose Line Is It Anyway?'' is a short-form improvisational comedy show originating as a British radio programme, before moving to British television in 1988. Following the conclusion of the British run in 1999, ABC began airing an American ...

'' (1988), improvisational comedy game *''

The Write Stuff ''The Write Stuff'', "Radio 4's game of literary correctness", was a lighthearted quiz about literature on BBC Radio 4, taking a humorous look at famous literary figures, which ran from 1998 to 2014. It was chaired and written by James Walton. ...

'' (1998–2014), questions about literature and writing parodies of a specific author

Sitcoms

*'' Absolute Power'' (2000–4),

public relations Public relations (PR) is the practice of managing and disseminating information from an individual or an organization (such as a business, government agency, or a nonprofit organization) to the public in order to influence their perception. ...

company satire *'' Acropolis Now'' (2000–2), the fictional adventures of historical figures in ancient Greece *'' After Henry'' (1985–89), about three generations of women living together following a bereavement *'' Alison and Maud'' (2002–04), sitcom about sisters running a bed and breakfast *''

All Gas and Gaiters ''All Gas and Gaiters'' is a British television ecclesiastical sitcom which aired on BBC1 from 1966 to 1971. It was written by Pauline Devaney and Edwin Apps, a husband-and-wife team who used the pseudonym of John Wraith when writing the pilot ...

'' (1966–71), church farce starring

Derek Nimmo Derek Robert Nimmo (19 September 193024 February 1999) was an English character actor, producer and author. He is best remembered for his comedic upper class "silly ass" and clerical roles including Revd Mervyn Noote in the BBC1 sitcom '' Al ...

*''

All the Young Dudes "All the Young Dudes" is a song written by English singer-songwriter David Bowie, originally recorded and released as a single by the English rock band Mott the Hoople in 1972 by Columbia Records. Bowie produced the song, which he had given to ...

'' (2001–02), comedy-drama written by and starring Jim Sweeney *'' As Time Goes By'' (1997–99), radio adaptation of BBC TV sitcom (1992–2005) about a rekindled romance *'' At Home with the Snails'' (2001–02), somewhat surreal family sitcom about the dysfunctional family of a man who is obsessed with snails. *'' The Attractive Young Rabbi'' (1999–2002), gentle comedy about the clash of attitudes between a young female Reform

Rabbi A rabbi () is a spiritual leader or religious teacher in Judaism. One becomes a rabbi by being ordained by another rabbi – known as ''semikha'' – following a course of study of Jewish history and texts such as the Talmud. The basic form of ...

and an older, more traditional male Orthodox Rabbi *'' Ballylenon'' (1994-9 and 2009–10), sitcom set in a 1950s

County Donegal County Donegal ( ; ga, Contae Dhún na nGall) is a county of Ireland in the province of Ulster and in the Northern and Western Region. It is named after the town of Donegal in the south of the county. It has also been known as County Tyrconn ...

village. *
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' *'' The Big Business Lark'' (1969), sitcom set in the boardroom of a national plastics business. *'' The Big Town All Stars'' (1998–2001), sitcom about an up-and-coming a cappella group. *''

The Bigger Issues ''The Bigger Issues'' was a half-hour comedy drama series about an over-ambitious and incompetent fringe theatre company for BBC Radio 4 and was written and performed by Dave Lamb (as Keith Daniels), Jim North (as Francis), Nick Walker (as Dan), ...

'' (2002–03), set in world of fringe theatre *Bleak Expectations *''

Brian Gulliver's Travels ''Brian Gulliver's Travels'' is a satirical comedy series and also a novel created and written by Bill Dare, first broadcast on 21 February 2011 on BBC Radio 4. A second series first broadcast on 25 June 2012 on BBC Radio 4 Extra. The series is ...

'' (2011–12), a

satirical Satire is a genre of the visual, literary, and performing arts, usually in the form of fiction and less frequently non-fiction, in which vices, follies, abuses, and shortcomings are held up to ridicule, often with the intent of shaming o ...

modern

pastiche A pastiche is a work of visual art, literature, theatre, music, or architecture that imitates the style or character of the work of one or more other artists. Unlike parody, pastiche pays homage to the work it imitates, rather than mocking it ...

of ''

Gulliver's Travels ''Gulliver's Travels'', or ''Travels into Several Remote Nations of the World. In Four Parts. By Lemuel Gulliver, First a Surgeon, and then a Captain of Several Ships'' is a 1726 prose satire by the Anglo-Irish writer and clergyman Jonathan ...

'' *'' The Brothers'' (2004–07), sitcom about two brothers who give up their careers to design websites. *'' Brothers in Law'' (1970–2), legal comedy with

Richard Briers Richard David Briers (14 January 1934 – 17 February 2013) was an English actor whose five-decade career encompassed film, radio, stage and television. Briers first came to prominence as George Starling in ''Marriage Lines'' (1961–66), but ...

, based on the TV series *'' The Cabaret of Dr Caligari'', macabre comedy *''

Cabin Pressure Cabin pressurization is a process in which conditioned air is pumped into the aircraft cabin, cabin of an aircraft or spacecraft in order to create a safe and comfortable environment for passengers and crew flying at high altitudes. For aircraf ...

'', comedy about a very small airline with one plane *'' The Castle'' *'' Chambers'', legal sitcom, later moving to TV *''

Clare in the Community ''Clare in the Community'' is a British radio comedy series, broadcast on BBC Radio 4, starring Sally Phillips as Clare. It was adapted from the comic strip of the same name which appeared in ''The Guardian'' newspaper, written by Harry Venning ...

'', about a social worker *''

Count Arthur Strong Steve Delaney (born 1954) is an English comedian and character actor, best known for his comedy character Count Arthur Strong on BBC Radio 4 and then a television sitcom broadcast on BBC2 and BBC1. Early life and career Delaney was born in Le ...

'', adventures of elderly comedian prone to malapropism *''

Dad's Army ''Dad's Army'' is a British television British sitcom, sitcom about the United Kingdom's Home Guard (United Kingdom), Home Guard during the World War II, Second World War. It was written by Jimmy Perry and David Croft (TV producer), David Crof ...

'' (1973–75), about the

Home Guard Home guard is a title given to various military organizations at various times, with the implication of an emergency or military reserve force, reserve force raised for local defense. The term "home guard" was first officially used in the America ...

during World War II *'' Deep Trouble'', nuclear submarine comedy *'' Delve Special'', investigative journalism parody *''

The Department ''The Department'' is a satirical comedy on BBC Radio 4 about a secret organisation with the power to influence every aspect of your life. Chris Addison, John Oliver John William Oliver (born 23 April 1977) is a British-American come ...

'', satirical comedy about a mysterious organisation *''

Do Nothing till You Hear from Me "Do Nothing till You Hear from Me" (also written as "Do Nothin' Til You Hear from Me") is a song with music by Duke Ellington and lyrics by Bob Russell. It originated as a 1940 instrumental ("Concerto for Cootie") that was designed to highlight th ...

'', about a trumpet player *''

Double Income, No Kids Yet ''Double Income, No Kids Yet'' is a British radio sitcom written by David Spicer and originally broadcast on BBC Radio 4 from June 2001 to November 2003. There were three series of six episodes each starring David Tennant as Daniel and Elizabe ...

'', about a childless couple surrounded by families *'' Double Science'', about school science teachers *''

Ed Reardon's Week ''Ed Reardon's Week'' is a sitcom on BBC Radio 4 recorded semi-naturalistically in the style of a radio drama. It concerns the story of a curmudgeonly middle-aged writer described in the show's publicity material as an "author, pipesmoker, con ...

'', a struggling and aging writer *'' Elephants to Catch Eels'', historical sitcom about Cornish smugglers *'' ElvenQuest'', fantasy parody *'' The Embassy Lark'', diplomatic comedy *'' Fags, Mags and Bags'' (2007–), set in a newsagent/general store *''The Fall Of The Mausoleum Club'' (1988), macabre comedy starring

Jim Broadbent James Broadbent (born 24 May 1949) is an English actor. He won an Academy Award and a Golden Globe Award for his supporting role as John Bayley in the feature film '' Iris'' (2001), as well as winning a BAFTA TV Award and a Golden Globe for ...

*''Fallen Arches'' (1988–89) *''Four Joneses and a Jenkins'', family comedy-drama set in rural Wales *
Flatshare by Beth O'Leary
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Flying the Flag ''Flying the Flag'' was a BBC radio sitcom set in a British embassy in the Eastern Bloc during the Cold War. It ran for four series, aired from 1987 to 1992, which have been repeated numerous times. Synopsis Created during the Cold War, th ...

'' (1987–92), Cold War diplomatic satire *''

Flywheel, Shyster and Flywheel ''Flywheel, Shyster, and Flywheel'' is a situation comedy radio show starring two of the Marx Brothers, Groucho and his older brother Chico Marx, and written primarily by Nat Perrin and Arthur Sheekman. The series was originally broadcast in the ...

'' (on Radio 4 1990–2, originally made for NBC Blue Network), law firm satire featuring the

Marx Brothers The Marx Brothers were an American family comedy act that was successful in vaudeville, on Broadway, and in motion pictures from 1905 to 1949. Five of the Marx Brothers' thirteen feature films were selected by the American Film Institute (AF ...

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Giles Wemmbley Hogg Goes Off ''Giles Wemmbley-Hogg Goes Off'' is a BBC Radio 4 comedy written by Marcus Brigstocke, Jeremy Salsby and Graeme Garden, produced by Pozzitive Television. Format and history The show follows the travel adventures of title character Giles Wemmble ...

'', adventures of a posh idiot traveling the world *''

Hinge and Bracket Dr Evadne Hinge and Dame Hilda Bracket were characters devised by George Logan and Patrick Fyffe for their comedy and musical act. Hinge and Bracket were elderly, intellectual female musicians; in these personae the male Logan and Fyffe play ...

'', comedy from female impersonators: **''At Home with Hinge and Bracket'' (1990) **''The Enchanting World of Hinge and Bracket'' (1977–1979) **''The Random Jottings of Hinge and Bracket'' (1982–1989) *''

The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy ''The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy'' (sometimes referred to as ''HG2G'', ''HHGTTG'', ''H2G2'', or ''tHGttG'') is a comedy science fiction franchise created by Douglas Adams. Originally a 1978 radio comedy broadcast on BBC Radio 4, it ...

'' (1978, 1980, 2004–5), science fiction comedy by

Douglas Adams Douglas Noel Adams (11 March 1952 – 11 May 2001) was an English author and screenwriter, best known for ''The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy''. Originally a 1978 BBC radio comedy, ''The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy'' developed into a " ...

*'' Hordes of the Things'', parody of

The Lord of the Rings ''The Lord of the Rings'' is an Epic (genre), epic high-fantasy novel by English author and scholar J. R. R. Tolkien. Set in Middle-earth, intended to be Earth at some time in the distant past, the story began as a sequel to Tolkien's 1937 c ...

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The House of the Spirit Levels ''The House of the Spirit Levels'' was a six-part radio comedy series written by, and starring, Nick Revell. It was a surrealist satire on big business and Northern family sagas with Revell playing the long-lost son of the Hardstaffe family w ...

'', parody of business and northern family sagas *''

Hut 33 ''Hut 33'' is a BBC Radio 4 sitcom set at Bletchley Park in 1941. It includes both the writer ( James Cary) and producer (Adam Bromley) from ''Think the Unthinkable'' and ''Concrete Cow''. Production The first six-part series was recorded at ...

'' (2007–09), set among code-breakers at

Bletchley Park Bletchley Park is an English country house and estate in Bletchley, Milton Keynes (Buckinghamshire) that became the principal centre of Allied code-breaking during the Second World War. The mansion was constructed during the years following ...

*''I Think I've Got a Problem'', musical comedy with

Bob Monkhouse Robert Alan Monkhouse (1 June 1928 – 29 December 2003) was an English comedian, writer and actor. He was the host of television game shows including '' The Golden Shot'', '' Celebrity Squares'', '' Family Fortunes'' and '' ''Wipeout'. Ea ...

and Suggs *In the..., black comedies based on Mark Tavener's writing **''

In the Red In the Red may refer to: * ''In the Red'' (novel), a novel by Mark Tavener * ''In the Red'' (radio series), a 1995 BBC black comedy-crime drama series based on the novel * ''In the Red'' (TV series), a 1998 BBC black comedy-crime drama series based ...

'' **''

In the Balance ''In the Red'' is the first in a sequence of four black comedy-crime drama series created for BBC Radio 4 by Mark Tavener featuring Michael Williams (actor), Michael Williams as BBC Reporter George Cragge and Barry Foster (actor), Barry Foster ...

'' **''In the Chair'' **''In the End'' *''

King Street Junior ''King Street Junior'' is a radio comedy which was broadcast on BBC Radio 4 between March 1985 and November 1998. The show ran for ten series and the cast included Peter Davison, James Grout and Karl Howman. The series is written by Jim Eldridg ...

'', junior school *''

Knowing Me, Knowing You "Knowing Me, Knowing You" is a song recorded by Swedish pop group ABBA, released in February 1977 as the third single from the group's fourth album, '' Arrival'' (1976). It was written by Benny Andersson, Björn Ulvaeus and Stig Anderson, with ...

'' (1992–93), parody with

Steve Coogan Stephen John Coogan (; born 14 October 1965) is an English actor, comedian, producer and screenwriter. He is most known for creating original characters such as Alan Partridge, a socially inept and politically incorrect media personality, whic ...

's presenter character *'' Ladies of Letters'', sitcom with Patricia Routledge and Prunella Scales playing elderly correspondents *''Legal, Decent, Honest and Truthful'', advertising satire starring Martin Jarvis *''

Lenin of the Rovers ''Lenin of the Rovers'' was a BBC Radio 4 comedy series from 1988 written by Marcus Berkmann, produced by Harry Thompson and starring comedian Alexei Sayle as Ricky Lenin, Russian captain of Felchester Rovers - Britain's only communist football ...

'' *''

Linda Smith's A Brief History of Timewasting ''Linda Smith's A Brief History of Timewasting'' was a BBC Radio 4 situation comedy show written by and starring Linda Smith. It ran for two series of six episodes each from July 2001 until July 2002. Set in East London, where Smith herself l ...

'' *''The Little Big Woman Show'', sitcom about a wannabe singer working as a temp *''

Little Blighty on the Down ''Little Blighty on the Down'' was a satirical radio comedy series broadcast on BBC Radio 4 between 1988 and 1992. It was a parody of contemporary life in Britain as seen in the small village of Little Blighty. ('' Blighty'' being an old af ...

'' (1988–92), satirical village comedy *''A Little Night Exposure'' (1978) *'' Living with the Enemy'', former left-wing comedian and right-wing politician forced into house-share *''

The Long Dark Tea-Time of the Soul ''The Long Dark Tea-Time of the Soul'' is a 1988 humorous fantasy detective novel by Douglas Adams. It is the second book by Adams featuring private detective Dirk Gently, the first being ''Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency''. Adams had ...

'', Douglas Adams adaptation *''Man of Soup'', sitcom set in post-Soviet eastern Europe *'' The Masterson Inheritance'', improvised historical comedy parodying costume drama *''McKay the New'' (1989–91), sitcom *''

The Men from the Ministry ''The Men from the Ministry'' is a British radio comedy series broadcast by the BBC between 1962 and 1977, starring Wilfrid Hyde-White, Richard Murdoch and, from 1966, when he replaced Hyde-White, Deryck Guyler. Written and produced by E ...

'' (1962–77), civil service *''Millport. Set in main town of Great Cumbrae, island in River Clyde'' *''

Milton Jones Milton Hywel Jones (born 16 May 1964) is an English comedian. His style of humour is based on one-liners involving puns delivered in a deadpan and slightly neurotic style. Jones has had various shows on BBC Radio 4 and was a recurring guest pa ...

'': **'' Another Case of Milton Jones'' **''

The House of Milton Jones ''The House of Milton Jones'' is a radio comedy series which was first broadcast in 2003 on BBC Radio 4. It was written by Milton Jones and James Carey, and starred Milton Jones as himself, Olivia Colman as Milton's sister Susan, Nigel Lindsay ...

'' **''

The Very World of Milton Jones ''The Very World of Milton Jones'' was a comedy show broadcast on BBC Radio 4 between 1998 and 2001 starring English people, English comedian Milton Jones. It ran for three series.

'' *''Mr and Mrs Smith'', marriage guidance sitcom by British comedian Will Smith (comedian), Will Smith *''Mr Blue Sky'' show about an optimistic family man by Andrew Collins *''More Mr Mulliner'', from PG Wodehouse's stories *''The Motorway Men'' (1972), sitcom about labourers building motorways *''

Nebulous ''Nebulous'' is a post-apocalyptic science fiction comedy radio show written by Graham Duff and produced by Ted Dowd from Baby Cow Productions; it is directed by Nicholas Briggs. The series premiered in the United Kingdom on BBC Radio 4. Se ...

'', post-apocalyptic *''

The Next Programme Follows Almost Immediately ''The Next Programme Follows Almost Immediately'' (TNPFAI) was a cult BBC comedy of the 1970s. The programme starred Bill Wallis, David Jason, Denise Coffey, David Gooderson and Jonathan Cecil. The basic story revolved around a comedy facto ...

'', 1970s show set in a comedy factory starring David Jason *''

The Nick Revell Show ''The Nick Revell Show'' was a sitcom originally broadcast on BBC Radio 4's Saturday Night Comedy slot, written by and starring Nick Revell. Two series of six episodes each were made in 1992 and 1993. The format of the series involved Revell ...

'', absurdist sitcom about a writer and his talking geraniums *''Night Class'',

Johnny Vegas Michael Joseph Pennington (born 5 September 1970), better known as Johnny Vegas, is an English comedian, actor, writer, and director. He is known for his thick Lancashire accent, husky voice, overweight appearance, angry comedic rants, and us ...

sitcom about a pottery teacher *''

No Commitments ''No Commitments'' is a radio drama written by Simon Brett, originally broadcast on BBC Radio 4 and now on BBC Radio 4 Extra. It ran for 13 series, starting in 1992. The sitcom portrays the day-to-day lives of three very different sisters. All ...

'', about three sisters *''

Not Today, Thank You ''Not Today, Thank You'' is a British radio comedy featured on BBC Radio 4. It stars Harry Shearer (known for ''The Simpsons'' and ''This Is Spinal Tap'') as Nostrils, a man convinced that he is extremely unattractive, and Brian Hayes as Brian ...

'' *''Old Dog and the Partridge'', pub sitcom *'' Old Harry's Game'',

Andy Hamilton Andrew Neil Hamilton (born 28 May 1954) is a British comedian, game show panellist, television director, comedy screenwriter, radio dramatist, novelist and actor. Early life and education Hamilton was born in Fulham, southwest London. He wa ...

comedy about Satan *''

Our Brave Boys ''Our Brave Boys'' is Christopher Lee's radio-comedy drama series about a high-flying civil servant who is posted to the Ministry of Defence, where she finds herself boss to four military personnel. The "boys" are nearing the end of their sti ...

'', set in British

Ministry of Defence {{unsourced, date=February 2021 A ministry of defence or defense (see spelling differences), also known as a department of defence or defense, is an often-used name for the part of a government responsible for matters of defence, found in state ...

*'' Parsley Sidings'', set in a quiet railway station *''

Party A party is a gathering of people who have been invited by a host for the purposes of socializing, conversation, recreation, or as part of a festival or other commemoration or celebration of a special occasion. A party will often feature ...

'', about young people founding a new political party *'' The Party Line'', topical political sitcom by Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis *'' The Quanderhorn Xperimentations'' (2018), a science fiction spoof by

Rob Grant Robert Grant is an English comedy writer, television producer and co-creator of ''Red Dwarf''. Since ''Red Dwarf'', Grant has written two television series, ''The Strangerers'' and '' Dark Ages'', and four solo novels, his most recent being ''Fa ...

and Andrew Marshall *''The Rapid Eye Movement'', sitcom about a writer with tiny actors living in his head *''

Reluctant Persuaders ''Reluctant Persuaders'' is a BBC Radio 4 sitcom, written by Edward Rowett. It stars Nigel Havers, Josie Lawrence, Mathew Baynton, Rasmus Hardiker, Olivia Nixon and Kieran Hodgson, and was produced by Absolutely Productions. It ran for four se ...

'', London's worst advertising agency. Written by Edward Rowett. Stars

Nigel Havers Nigel Allan Havers (born 6 November 1951) is an English actor. His film roles include Lord Andrew Lindsay in the 1981 British film ''Chariots of Fire'', which earned him a BAFTA nomination; as Dr. Rawlins in the 1987 Steven Spielberg war drama ...

Josie Lawrence Josie Lawrence (born Wendy Lawrence; 6 June 1959) is an English actress and comedian. She is best known for her work with the Comedy Store Players improvisational troupe, the television series '' Whose Line Is It Anyway?'' and as Manda Best in ...

Mathew Baynton Mathew John Baynton (born 18 November 1980) is an English actor, writer, comedian, singer, and musician best known as a member of the British Horrible Histories troupe in which he starred in the TV series ''Horrible Histories''; as well as an ac ...

Rasmus Hardiker Rasmus Hardiker (born 31 January 1985) is a British actor, best known for voicing Scott and Alan Tracy in the reboot animated television series '' Thunderbirds Are Go''. He played Raymond in Steve Coogan's sitcom '' Saxondale'' and Ben in the J ...

, Olivia Nixon and Kieran Hodgson *''Rent'', house share comedy *'' Revolting People'', set US in run-up to

American Revolutionary War The American Revolutionary War (April 19, 1775 – September 3, 1783), also known as the Revolutionary War or American War of Independence, was a major war of the American Revolution. Widely considered as the war that secured the independence of ...

*''

Rigor Mortis Rigor mortis (Latin: ''rigor'' "stiffness", and ''mortis'' "of death"), or postmortem rigidity, is the third stage of death. It is one of the recognizable signs of death, characterized by stiffening of the limbs of the corpse caused by chem ...

'', in hospital pathology department *''

Ring Around the Bath ''Ring Around the Bath'' is a domestic situation comedy series broadcast on BBC Radio 4 between 2003 and 2006. It was written by Lucy Clare and Ian Davidson and produced by Elizabeth Freestone. Cast * Duncan Preston as Patrick Bartholomew * ...

'', domestic sitcom *'' Robin and Wendy's Wet Weekends'' *''Romantic Friction'', sitcom about a romance writer *''Ronan the Amphibian'' (2003), about a financial adviser turned into an amphibian by aliens *''Rudy's Rare Records'', set in a record store starring

Lenny Henry Sir Lenworth George Henry (born 29 August 1958) is a British actor, comedian, singer, television presenter and writer. Henry gained success as a stand-up comedian and impressionist in the late 1970s and early 1980s, culminating in '' The Le ...

*''Scenes from Provincial Life'', adaptation of

William Cooper William Cooper may refer to: Business *William Cooper (accountant) (1826–1871), founder of Cooper Brothers * William Cooper (businessman) (1761–1840), Canadian businessman *William Cooper (co-operator) (1822–1868), English co-operator * Will ...

's novel *''Sean Lock'': **''Sean Lock, 15 Storeys High'', sitcom **''Sean Lock's 15 Minutes Of Misery'', sitcom *''

Seymour the Fractal Cat ''Seymour the Fractal Cat'' is a science fiction comedy serial featuring Paul Bown, John Hegley and Greg Proops. It was written by Gary Parker, and first broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 1996. It was rebroadcast on BBC Radio 4 Extra (formerly ...

'', science fiction *''Share and Share Alike'', sitcom about a share-dealing club *The Six Mothers-in-law of HenryVIII (2003), an unreliable history of Tudor times created and written by Barry Grossman *'' The Shuttleworths'', comedy about domestic life of character John Shuttleworth *''

Smelling of Roses ''Smelling of Roses'' was a BBC Radio 4 comedy series starring Prunella Scales and written by Simon Brett. There were four series, each of six episodes, broadcast from 2000 to 2003. The series was produced and directed by Maria Esposito (some epi ...

'', Prunella Scales as an event manager *''Snap'', divorce sitcom by Paul Mendelson *''

The Sofa of Time ''The Sofa of Time'' is a BBC Radio 4 fantasy comedy drama written by and starring Nick Frost and Matt King. It was first broadcast in 2002. Concept Milford (King) and Parker (Frost) get sacked from their jobs in a soft furnishings factory in ...

'', fantasy comedy *''Something or Other'', dark comedy by Alex Bartlette and Grant Cathro *''Stanley Baxter and Friends'', series of 4 sitcoms *''Stockport, so Good they Named it Once'', comedy drama *'' Think the Unthinkable'' (2001–05), about management consultants *''Three Men Went to Mow'' (2002–03), gardening sitcom *''Tim Merryman's Days of Clover'' (2003), business sitcom *''Time For Mrs Milliner'', Jane Asher hat-making sitcom *''

To the Manor Born ''To the Manor Born'' is a BBC television sitcom that first aired on BBC1 from 1979 to 1981. A special one-off episode was produced in 2007. Starring Penelope Keith and Peter Bowles, the first 20 episodes and the 2007 special were written ...

'' *''Toad Squad'', episode of ''Hopes and Desires'' re-broadcast as a one-off *'' Truly, Madly, Bletchley'', sitcom about public access radio *''Two Doors Down'', sitcom set in suburban Glasgow *'' Unnatural Acts'', sitcom about a married couple *'' Up the Garden Path'', family comedy from

Sue Limb Sue Limb (born 1946, Hitchin, Hertfordshire) is a British writer and broadcaster. Biography Limb was born in Hitchin, Hertfordshire. She studied Elizabethan lyric poetry at Newnham College, Cambridge and then trained in education. While her ...

's novel *''

Tomorrow, Today! ''Tomorrow, Today!'' was a radio sitcom written by Christopher William Hill, broadcast on BBC Radio 4 between 2006 and 2008. It is itself a spoof of radio science fiction dramas of the late 1950s and early 1960s. The writer is Christopher Willia ...

'', science fiction parody *''Vongole'', campus comedy with Bill Nighy *'' Weak at the Top'', business and management satire *''

Whatever Happened to the Likely Lads? ''Whatever Happened to the Likely Lads?'' is a British sitcom which was broadcast on BBC1 between 9 January 1973 and 9 April 1974. It was the colour sequel to the mid-1960s hit '' The Likely Lads''. It was created and written, as was its prede ...

'' (1975), adaptation of TV series about two working-class men * Creighton Wheeler, a

Zelig ''Zelig'' is a 1983 American mockumentary film written, directed by and starring Woody Allen as Leonard Zelig, a nondescript enigma, who, apparently out of his desire to fit in and be liked, unwittingly takes on the characteristics of strong per ...

-like figure in two series: **''Wheeler's Fortune'' **''Wheeler's Wonder'' *''A Whole 'Nother Story'', sitcom *''Wild Things'', garden centre sitcom *''Winston in Love'', Peter Tinniswood sitcom *''The Wordsmiths at Gorsemere'', romantic poetry spoof by

from her book *''

World of Pub ''World of Pub'' is a radio and television sitcom, set in a pub in the East End of London, written by Tony Roche, directed by Michael Cumming and produced by Jane Berthoud. The radio version had two series on BBC Radio 4, between 4 March 1998 a ...

'', pub sitcom *''

Yes Minister ''Yes Minister'' is a British political satire sitcom written by Antony Jay and Jonathan Lynn. Comprising three seven-episode series, it was first transmitted on BBC2 from 1980 to 1984. A sequel, ''Yes, Prime Minister'', ran for 16 episodes fro ...

'', adaptation of satire about politician and civil service *''

You'll Have Had Your Tea Hamish and Dougal are two characters from the long-running BBC Radio 4 radio comedy panel game ''I'm Sorry I Haven't a Clue'', played by Barry Cryer and Graeme Garden, who later went on to have their own Radio 4 series, ''You'll Have Had Your ...

'' (2002–07), silly comedy using

Barry Cryer Barry Charles Cryer (23 March 1935 – 25 January 2022) was an English writer, comedian, and actor. As well as performing on stage, radio and television, Cryer wrote for many performers including Dave Allen, Stanley Baxter, Jack Benny, Rory ...

and

Graeme Garden David Graeme Garden OBE (born 18 February 1943) is a Scottish comedian, actor, author, artist and television presenter, best known as a member of The Goodies and a regular panellist on ''I'm Sorry I Haven't a Clue''. Early life and education ...

's long-running characters

Sketch shows

*'' And Now in Colour'', sketch show *''

Armstrong and Miller Armstrong and Miller are an English comedy double act consisting of the actor-comedians Alexander Armstrong and Ben Miller. They have performed in two eponymous television sketch shows, the satirical ''Timeghost'' podcast, and many individua ...

'' *'' The Atkinson People'', spoof profiles *'' Auntie's Secret Box'' (1996) *'' Beachcomber, by the Way'', surreal comedy *'' Bearded Ladies'' *'' The Big Booth'', sketch show with

Boothby Graffoe Boothby Graffoe is a village and civil parish in the North Kesteven district of Lincolnshire, England. The population of the civil parish at the 2011 census was 223. It is situated approximately south from the city and county town of Lincol ...

and others *'' Bigipedia'', high-concept sketch show set within a fictional

wikipedia Wikipedia is a multilingual free online encyclopedia written and maintained by a community of volunteers, known as Wikipedians, through open collaboration and using a wiki-based editing system. Wikipedia is the largest and most-read ref ...

-like website *''

The Burkiss Way ''The Burkiss Way'' is a BBC Radio 4 sketch comedy series, originally broadcast between August 1976 and November 1980. It was written by Andrew Marshall and David Renwick, with additional material in seasons 1 and 2 by John Mason, Colin Bostock ...

'' *'' The Cheese Shop'' *''

Chewin' the Fat ''Chewin' the Fat'' is a Scottish comedy sketch show, starring Ford Kiernan, Greg Hemphill and Karen Dunbar. Comedians Paul Riley and Mark Cox also appeared regularly on the show among other actors such as Gregor Fisher and Tom Urie. '' ...

'' *''The Children's Hour'', spoof children's show reports *''Cliché'' (1981) *''

Concrete Cow James Cary is a British television and radio writer. Career Cary is the creator and writer of BBC Radio 4's Sony Radio Academy Awards Silver Award-winning comedy series, '' Think the Unthinkable'' (four series) and lead writer on the sketch show ...

'' (2002–03) *'' The Consultants'' (2003–05) *''The Curried Goat Show'', sketch show *'' Dan and Nick: The Wildebeest Years'' *'' Dead Ringers'' *''

Dial M for Pizza ''Dial M for Pizza'' was a sketch show broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in two series in 1987 and 1988, written by Ian Brown and James Hendrie. The series starred Robert Bathurst, Brenda Blethyn, Mike Grady and Jonathan Kydd. Other performers ...

'' *''

Don't Start Don't, Dont, or DONT may refer to: Films * ''Don't'' (1925 film), a 1925 silent comedy film * ''Don't'' (1974 film), a 1974 film about the monarch butterfly * ''Don't'', a fake trailer from the film '' Grindhouse'' (2007) Songs * "Don't" (Bil ...

'' *'' Down the Line'' *''Five Squeezy Pieces'', largely female sketch show *'' Forty Nights in the Wildebeest'' sketch show, follow up to '' Dan and Nick: The Wildebeest Years'' *'' Goodness Gracious Me'' *'' The Grumbleweeds Radio Show'' (1979–88 Radio 2; ? –91) *'' The Harpoon'' *'' Harry Hill's Fruit Corner'' *''Hearing with Hegley'', sketch show with poet

John Hegley John Richard Hegley (born 1 October 1953) is an English performance poet, comedian, musician and songwriter. Early life He was born in the Newington Green area of Islington, London, England, into a Roman Catholic household. He was brought up i ...

*'' The Hudson and Pepperdine Show'' *''The In Crowd'', sketch show from Manchester including

Robin Ince Robin Ince (born 20 February 1969) is an English comedian, actor and writer, known for presenting the BBC radio show '' The Infinite Monkey Cage'' with physicist Brian Cox, and his stand-up comedy career. Education After attending York Hous ...

*'' In One Ear'', sketch show *''

Injury Time Association football, more commonly known as football or soccer, is a team sport played between two teams of 11 players who primarily use their feet to propel the ball around a rectangular field called a pitch. The objective of the game is t ...

'' (1980–82), Oxbridge performers in revue sketches *''The Jason Explanation'', sketch show with David Jason *'' John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme'' (2011 to present) *'' Laura Solon: Talking and Not Talking'' *'' The League Against Tedium'',

Simon Munnery Simon Munnery, also known as his characters "Alan Parker: Urban Warrior" and "The League Against Tedium", is an English comedian. He performs mainly to an alternative audience but has pierced the mainstream both with his BBC Radio 1 show in 1 ...

*'' On the Town With the League of Gentlemen'' (1997) *'' Lines From My Grandfather's Forehead'' (1971–72) *''

Lionel Nimrod's Inexplicable World ''Lionel Nimrod's Inexplicable World'' was a BBC Radio 4 comedy series starring Stewart Lee and Richard Herring (the comedy duo Lee and Herring), and narrated by Tom Baker as the title character Lionel Nimrod, an over-the-top parody of Leon ...

'', parodic show exploring a different topic each week *'' Listen Against'', parodying British radio *''

Listen to Les ''Listen to Les'' was a long-running comedy sketch show on BBC Radio 2 starring Les Dawson. Dawson performed various deadpan monologues and played in a number of recurring character sketches including'' "At Home with the Desponds"'', ''"The S ...

'', Les Dawson *''

Little Britain Little Britain may refer to: Arts and entertainment * ''Little Britain'' (sketch show), a British radio and then TV show ** ''Little Britain USA'', an American spin-off * "Little Britain", a song by Dreadzone from the 1995 album '' Second Light'' ...

'' *'' A Look Back at the Nineties'', satirical sketches *''Marriott's Monologues'', monologues by comic writer

Marriott Edgar Marriott Edgar (5 October 1880 – 5 May 1951), born George Marriott Edgar in Kirkcudbright, Scotland, was a British poet, scriptwriter and comedian, best known for writing many of the monologues performed by Stanley Holloway, particularly the ...

*'' The Mel and Sue Thing'' *''The Michael Bentine Show'' *''

The Boosh ''The Boosh'' (released on CD as ''The Mighty Boosh'') is a 2001 radio series, written and performed by The Mighty Boosh (Julian Barratt, Noel Fielding, and Rich Fulcher), and originally broadcast on BBC London Live, then BBC Radio 4, and later ...

'' *''The Miles and Millner Show'', music and sketches *''

The Milligan Papers ''The Milligan Papers'' was a BBC radio comedy show, written by John Antrobus and starring Spike Milligan. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 1987, it also featured Chris Langham, John Bluthal, and Antrobus, and is often referred to as ''A Goon ...

'' *''

Milligna (or Your Favourite Spike) ''Milligna (or Your Favourite Spike)'', also known as "The Milligna Show", was a radio comedy sketch show, written by Spike Milligan, performed by John Bluthal, Vilma Hollingbery, and Milligan himself. Musical interludes were provided by Ray ...

'', Spike Milligan sketch show *''

The Million Pound Radio Show ''The Million Pound Radio Show'' was a long-running radio programme written by and featuring Nick Revell and Andy Hamilton that aired on Britain's BBC Radio 4. A series of sketches, interspersed with dialogue between the two, the show ran for ...

'' *''

The Museum of Everything ''The Museum of Everything'' is a BBC Radio 4 comedy sketch show, written by and starring Marcus Brigstocke, Danny Robins and Dan Tetsell, based on their earlier live sketch show of the same name. The live show was performed at the Edinburgh ...

'' *'' Naked Radio'' *''

The Now Show ''The Now Show'' is a British radio comedy broadcast on BBC Radio 4, which satirises the week's news. The show is a mixture of stand-up, sketches and songs hosted by Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis. The show used to feature regular appearances b ...

'' (1998–) *'' The Omar Khayyam Show'', Spike Milligan comedy *''

On the Hour ''On the Hour'' was a British radio programme that parodied current affairs broadcasting, broadcast on BBC Radio 4 between 1991 and 1992. Written by Chris Morris, Armando Iannucci, Steven Wells, Andrew Glover, Stewart Lee, Richard Herring ...

'' (1991–92) *'' The Pin'', winner of 'Best Comedy' at 2016 BBC Radio Awards *'' Radio Active'' (1980–7) *''

Radio9 ''Radio9'' is a surreal comedy sketch show set in a fictional radio station. Broadcast on BBC Radio 4 between 2003 and 2006, it was written by Hils Barker and Johnny Daukes. The show often used the taglines: *''"Round the clock radio... 24 ho ...

'' *''The Reduced Shakespeare Radio Show'', Shakespeare parody *''

Round The Horne ''Round the Horne'' is a BBC Radio comedy programme starring Kenneth Horne, first transmitted in four series of weekly episodes from 1965 until 1968. The show was created by Barry Took and Marty Feldman, who wrote the first three series. The fo ...

'' *'' Saturday Night Fry'' (1988) *''Six Geese a Laying'', Zoe Lyons *''The Six Mothers in Law of Henry VIII'', parodic history documentary *''

The Skewer ''The Skewer'' is a topical radio programme broadcast on BBC Radio 4 and as a podcast on BBC Sounds. Created and produced by Jon Holmes, the 15 or 30 minute episodes are a sound collage which combine topical soundbites with excerpts from pop ...

'' *''The Skivers'', sketches *'' The Small World of Dominic Holland'', standup and sketches *''

Son of Cliché A son is a male offspring; a boy or a man in relation to his parents. The female counterpart is a daughter. From a biological perspective, a son constitutes a first degree relative. Social issues In pre-industrial societies and some current co ...

'' (1983–84) *'' Struck Off and Die'', medical themed sketches and vox pops *'' The Sunday Format'' *''A Swift Laugh'', Griff Rhys Jones selects great comedy moments *''

That Mitchell and Webb Sound ''That Mitchell and Webb Sound'' is a comedy sketch show on BBC Radio 4 which started on 28 August 2003. A second series was broadcast in 2005 with a third starting on 24 May 2007. The series became adapted for television as '' That Mitchell an ...

'' *''This Is Craig Brown'', satirical sketches *''Two Thousand Years of Radio'', comedy with Claire Downes and Stuart Lane *''

Week Ending ''Week Ending'' was a satirical radio current affairs sketch show broadcast on BBC Radio 4 between 1970 and 1998. It was devised by writer-producers Simon Brett and David Hatch and was originally hosted by '' Nationwide'' presenter Michael B ...

'' (1970–98)

Individual comedy plays

*'' The 15 Minute Musical'' (2004–) *''Kenneth William's Playhouse'' (1975) *''Trapped'', series of comedy dramas about trapped people, by Mark and Daniel Maier

Stand-up, cabaret, and variety

*'' Boothby Graffoe In No Particular Order'' *'' The Cabaret Upstairs'', introduced by Clive Anderson *''Four at the Store'', stand-up *''Four in a Field'', stand-up from

Glastonbury Festival Glastonbury Festival (formally Glastonbury Festival of Contemporary Performing Arts and known colloquially as Glasto) is a five-day festival of contemporary performing arts that takes place in Pilton, Somerset, England. In addition to contempo ...

and

Latitude Festival The Latitude Festival is an annual music festival that takes place in Henham Park, near Southwold, Suffolk, England. It was first held in July 2006 and has been held every year since, apart from 2020, when it was cancelled due to the COVID-19 ...

*''The Frankie Howerd (Variety) Show'' *''Henry Normal's Encyclopedia Poetica'', spoof guide to poetry with readings from comic poets *''Ken Dodd's Palace of Laughter'', from his touring show *''The Ken Dodd Show'' *''

King Cutler Ivor Cutler (born Isadore Cutler, 15 January 1923 – 3 March 2006) was a Scottish poet, singer, musician, songwriter, artist and humorist. He became known for his regular performances on BBC radio, and in particular his numerous sessions recorde ...

'',

Phyllis King Phyllis April King is a British poet. She appears and reads her material on Ivor Cutler's albums ''Dandruff'', ''Velvet Donkey'' and '' Jammy Smears''. King designed some of the Ivor Cutler album covers, and has published poetry and children's ...

and

Ivor Cutler Ivor Cutler (born Isadore Cutler, 15 January 1923 – 3 March 2006) was a Scottish poet, singer, musician, songwriter, artist and humorist. He became known for his regular performances on BBC radio, and in particular his numerous sessions recorde ...

performing songs, poems, and stories *''

Mark Steel's in Town ''Mark Steel's in Town'' is a stand-up comedy show on BBC Radio 4, co-written and performed by Mark Steel. The series, which was first broadcast on 18 March 2009, is recorded in various towns and cities in the United Kingdom and occasionally e ...

'', performed in venues around (and outside) the UK *'' Ross Noble Goes Global'' (2002–04) *''Ross Noble On...'' *''A Set and a Song'', comedy and music *''Sounding Off with McGough'', performances by poet Roger McGough *''Stand Up 2'' *''Stand Up America'' *''Stand Up Great Britain'' *''Stand Ups and Strumpets''

Talks

*''

Chris Addison Christopher David Addison (born 5 November 1971) is a British comedian, writer, actor, and director. He is perhaps best known for his role as a regular panellist on ''Mock the Week''. He is also known for his lecture-style comedy shows, two of ...

'': **'' The Ape That Got Lucky'' **'' Chris Addison's Civilisation'' (2006) *''Fanshawe Gets to the Bottom of'' *''Frank Muir Goes Into'', comedian takes a humorous look at different topics *''Guy Browning's Small Talk'', humorous life coaching advice *''

Rainer Hersch Rainer Hersch (born 7 November 1962) is a British conductor, actor, writer and comedian known for his comical take on classical music. He has toured in more than 30 countries and has broadcast extensively, principally for the BBC. His radio seri ...

'': **''All Classical Music Explained'' **''Rainer Hersch's 20th Century Retrospective'' **''It's a Fair Cop'' *'' Jeremy Hardy Speaks to the Nation'' *''Life, Death and Sex with Mike and Sue'' *''

Mark Steel Mark Steel (born 4 July 1960) is an English author, broadcaster, stand-up comedian and newspaper columnist. He has made many appearances on radio and television shows as a guest panellist, and has written regular columns in ''The Guardian'', '' ...

'': **''

The Mark Steel Lectures ''The Mark Steel Lectures'' are a series of radio and television programmes. Written and delivered by Mark Steel, each scripted lecture presents arguments for the importance of a historical figure. History The lectures were originally broadca ...

'' (1999–2002) **''

The Mark Steel Revolution ''The Mark Steel Revolution'' was broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 1998. Written and delivered by Mark Steel, each scripted lecture presents an informative, yet witty, account of a revolution. Many of the points are illustrated with readings by Mart ...

'' (1998) **''

The Mark Steel Solution ''The Mark Steel Solution'' was initially broadcast on BBC Radio 5 for a series, before three series were broadcast on BBC Radio 4. The show's original slogan was "Give me thirty minutes and I’ll convince you of anything!" Delivered by Mark ...

'' (1992 Radio 5; 1994–96) *'' Mark Watson Makes the World Substantially Better'' (2007) *'' Mitch Benn's Crimes Against Music'' *'' People Like Us'' (1995–97) *''The Problem with Adam Bloom'' with

Adam Bloom Adam Bloom (born 8 December 1970) is a British comedian and writer. He has played The Edinburgh Festival for many years, once winning The Edinburgh Festival Polygram Punter Comedy Award. In 1998 he won The Time Out Comedy Award for Best Stand-U ...

*''Round Ireland with a Fridge'', by

Tony Hawks Antony Gordon Hawksworth, MBE (born February 27, 1960), known professionally as Tony Hawks, is a British comedian and author. Early life Born in Brighton, Sussex, Hawks was educated at Brighton, Hove and Sussex Grammar School and Brigh ...

, later a film *''Where Did It All Go Wrong?'', monologues from Simon Munnery *''

Will Smith Presents the Tao of Bergerac ''Will Smith Presents the Tao of Bergerac'' is a British radio comedy programme broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 2007. The programme is presented by the comedian Will Smith and concerns his obsession with the 1980s detective series '' Bergerac'' star ...

Documentaries

*''Absent Friends'', documentary about off-screen comedy characters by Alan Stafford *''The Borscht Belt'', documentary by

David Prest David (; , "beloved one") (traditional spelling), , ''Dāwūd''; grc-koi, Δαυΐδ, Dauíd; la, Davidus, David; gez , ዳዊት, ''Dawit''; xcl, Դաւիթ, ''Dawitʿ''; cu, Давíдъ, ''Davidŭ''; possibly meaning "beloved one". w ...

*''Cartoons, Lampoons, and Buffoons'' (1998) *''

Comedy Album Heroes ''Comedy Album Heroes'' was a radio programme that aired from June 2001 to July 2003. There were eight half-hour episodes and it was broadcast on BBC Radio 4. It starred Greg Proops. References * Lavalie, John"Comedy Album Heroes."EpGuides ...

'', Greg Proops presents show about classic comedy albums *''Double Trouble'', documentary about famous comedy double acts *''Fred Housego's Unknowns'', documentary about lesser-known comedians *''How Tickled Am I'', profiles of comedians and comic actors by Mark Radcliffe *''

Palace of Laughter ''Palace of Laughter'' was a radio comedy aired by the BBC on Radio 4 from 2002 to 2003. A series of programmes hosted by Geoffrey Wheeler that visited old music halls in the British Isles, it focused on those that are particularly grand in th ...

'' (2002–03), Geoffrey Wheeler visits old music halls *''Radio Anarchists'', profile of American 1960s pranksters Coyle and Sharpe *''Radio Fun'', series on comics presented by Bob Monkhouse *''Should We Be Laughing?'', documentary about disability in comedy *''Six Characters in Search of an Answer'', profiling well-known comedy characters *''There'll Never be Another'', documentary on comedy with

*''Turns of the Century'', comedy documentary

Science, technology and medicine

*'' All in the Mind'' (2003–) *''Another Five Numbers'' *''Brief History of the End of Everything'' *''Britain's X-Files'' *''Case Notes'' *''A Cell for All Seasons'' *''Changing Places'' *''Check Up'' *''Climate Wars'' *''The Columbia Astronauts'' *''Connect'' *''Costing the Earth'' *''Dial a Scientist'' — (~1976) (see

Brian J. Ford Brian J. Ford HonFLS HonFRMS (born 1939 in Corsham, Wiltshire) is an independent research biologist, author, and lecturer, who publishes on scientific issues for the general public. He has also been a television personality for more than 40 ...

(scientist)) *''Emotional Rollercoaster'' *''Five Numbers'' *''Frontiers'' *''The Good, the Bad and the Ugly'' *''Home Planet'' *'' The Infinite Monkey Cage'' *''The Life Scientific'' *''Land Lines'' *''Leading Edge'' *''Life as an Adult'' *''Life as a Teenager'' *''Life in Middle Age'' *''Lifeblood'' *''Living with Pain'' *''Living World'' *'' Material World'' *''Medicine Now'' *''Mind Changers'' *''The Mozart Effect'' *''

Nature Nature, in the broadest sense, is the physical world or universe. "Nature" can refer to the phenomena of the physical world, and also to life in general. The study of nature is a large, if not the only, part of science. Although humans ar ...

'' *''Nature's Magic'' *''The New X-Files'' *''One Man's Medicine'' *''Patient Progress: Strokes'' *''Rainforests of the Deep'' *''Red Planet'' *''

Reith Lectures The Reith Lectures is a series of annual BBC radio lectures given by leading figures of the day. They are commissioned by the BBC and broadcast on Radio 4 and the World Service. The lectures were inaugurated in 1948 to mark the historic contri ...

'' *''Science Now'' (1974–1975+ (?)) (see

) *''Scientists in a Shoebox'' *''Seeds of Trouble'' *''Small Dog on Mars'' *''Stars in Their Eyes'' *''Swan Migration'' *''Tales of Cats and Comets'' *''Think About It'' *'' Tweet of the Day'' (2013-) *''A Twist to Life'' *''Unearthing Mysteries'' *''Walk Out to Winter'' *''What Remains to Be Discovered?'' *''Whatever you think'' *''Where are you taking us?'' *''Wild Europe'' *''Wild Underground'' *''

World on the Move ''World on the Move'' is a nature radio series broadcast weekly on BBC Radio 4. It is presented by Philippa Forrester and Brett Westwood Brett Westwood is a radio presenter and author, specialising in natural history. He regularly presents ep ...

'' *''Wrestling with Words''

Religion and ethics

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Bells on Sunday ''Bells on Sunday'' is a short radio programme transmitted on BBC Radio 4. It currently airs at 5:43 AM every Sunday, and is repeated at 12:45 AM the following Monday, and features bell ringers ringing the changes. The recordings come from a diff ...

'' *'' Beyond Belief'' *''Bigots and Believers'' *''The Choice'' *''Church Going'' *''

The Daily Service ''The Daily Service'' is a short Christian service broadcast every weekday morning between 09:45 and 10:00 on BBC Radio 4's long wave and DAB frequencies. It was also broadcast on Radio 4's FM frequencies until 13 September 1991. In 1926, Britis ...

'' (1925 Daventry 5XX; 1929 National Programme; 1939–) *''Devout Sceptics'' *''Four Noble Truths'' *''A Higher Place'' (2002) *''In the Footsteps of Moses'' *'' Lent Talks'' *''

The Long Search ''The Long Search'' was a 1977 BBC documentary television series spanning 13 episodes. Presented by theatre director Ronald Eyre, the series surveyed several major world religions, including Protestant, Orthodox Christianity, Orthodox, and Catholi ...

'' (1977) *''Missionaries'' *''

The Moral Maze ''Moral Maze'' is a live discussion programme on BBC Radio 4, broadcast since 1990. Since November 2011, it has also been available as a podcast. Structure Four regular panellists discuss moral and ethical issues raised by a recent news story. ...

'' (1990–) *'' Prayer for the Day'' *''The Real Patron Saints'' *'' Something Understood'' (1995–) *''Sounding the Divine'' *''

Sunday Sunday is the day of the week between Saturday and Monday. In most Western countries, Sunday is a day of rest and a part of the weekend. It is often considered the first day of the week. For most observant adherents of Christianity, Sunday ...

'' *''Sunday Worship'' *''Ten to Eight'' (1965–70) *''

Thought for the Day ''Thought for the Day'' is a daily scripted slot on the ''Today'' programme on BBC Radio 4 offering "reflections from a faith perspective on issues and people in the news", broadcast at around 7:45 each Monday to Saturday morning. Nowadays lastin ...

'' (1970–) *''Words from the Cross''

History

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A History of the World in 100 Objects ''A History of the World in 100 Objects'' was a joint project of BBC Radio 4 and the British Museum, consisting of a 100-part radio series written and presented by British Museum director Neil MacGregor. In 15-minute presentations broadcast on ...

'' (2010–) *'' The Norman Way'' (2004) *''Apprentice'' *''Back to Beeching'' *''The Child Migrants'' *''City of the Sharp Nosed Fish'' *''Creme de la Crime'', documentary about famous crimes with

Steve Punt Stephen Mark Punt (born 15 September 1962)Mr Stephen Mark Punt
company-director-c ...

and

Hugh Dennis Peter Hugh Dennis (born 13 February 1962) is an English comedian, presenter, actor, writer, impressionist and voice-over artist who has appeared in the comedy double act Punt and Dennis with partner Steve Punt. He played Dr Piers Crispin in ...

*''The Dark Origins of Britain'' *''The Decade of Self-doubt'' *''Document'' *''Falkland Families'' *''For What It's Worth'' *'' Great Lives'' *''Heroes and Villains'' *''A History of Human Folly'' *''

In Our Time In Our Time may refer to: * ''In Our Time'' (1944 film), a film starring Ida Lupino and Paul Henreid * ''In Our Time'' (1982 film), a Taiwanese anthology film featuring director Edward Yang; considered the beginning of the "New Taiwan Cinema" * ''In ...

'' (1998–) *''Lend Me Your Ears'' *''The Long View'' *''Making History'' *''Mapping the Town'' *''Memory Like Shells Bursting'' *''Reconciling Histories'' *'' The Reunion'' *''The Roman Way'' *''The Routes of English'' *''The Secret Museum'' *''Soldier, Sailor'' *''Spies R US: the history of the CIA'' *''The Telemark Heroes'' *'' This Sceptred Isle'' (1995–) *''The Three Voyages of Captain Cook'' *''Tiger Tales'' *''Voices of the Powerless'' *''What If..?'' *''Why Did We Do That?''

Factual

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The Archive Hour ''The'' () is a grammatical Article (grammar), article in English language, English, denoting persons or things that are already or about to be mentioned, under discussion, implied or otherwise presumed familiar to listeners, readers, or speak ...

'' *''

Between Ourselves ''Between Ourselves'' is an Australian television variety series which aired on ABC. The first episode aired on 20 June 1963, and the final episode aired 19 September 1963. The cast included Johnny Ladd, Tikki Taylor, Bill Newman, Kevan Johnston ...

'' *'' Breakaway'' (1979–98) *''

Cartoon Clichés A cartoon is a type of visual art that is typically drawn, frequently animated, in an unrealistic or semi-realistic style. The specific meaning has evolved over time, but the modern usage usually refers to either: an image or series of image ...

'' *''

Chetham's School of Music Chetham's School of Music () is an independent co-educational music school in Manchester, England. Chetham's educates students between the ages of 8 and 18, all of whom enter via musical auditions. Students receive a full academic education a ...

'' *'' Community Caring'' *''

Cutting a Dash Lynne Truss (born 31 May 1955) is an English author, journalist, novelist, and radio broadcaster and dramatist. She is arguably best known for her championing of correctness and aesthetics in the English language, which is the subject of her ...

'' *''

A Dance through Time A, or a, is the first letter and the first vowel of the Latin alphabet, used in the modern English alphabet, the alphabets of other western European languages and others worldwide. Its name in English is ''a'' (pronounced ), plural ''ae ...

'' *'' Darcus and Dickens'' *''

Deep Blue Deep Blue may refer to: Film * '' Deep Blues: A Musical Pilgrimage to the Crossroads'', a 1992 documentary film about Mississippi Delta blues music * ''Deep Blue'' (2001 film), a film by Dwight H. Little * ''Deep Blue'' (2003 film), a film us ...

'' *''

Desert Island Discs ''Desert Island Discs'' is a radio programme broadcast on BBC Radio 4. It was first broadcast on the BBC Forces Programme on 29 January 1942. Each week a guest, called a " castaway" during the programme, is asked to choose eight recordings (us ...

'' (1942–), long-running show in which a guest picks their favourite records *''A Different World'' *''

Down Your Way ''Down Your Way'' was a BBC radio series which ran from 29 December 1946 to 1992, originally on the Home Service, later on BBC Radio 4, usually being broadcast on Sunday afternoons. It visited towns and villages around the United Kingdom, spok ...

'' *'' Excess Baggage'' *'' Feedback: Radio series'' *''

'', documentary reports *''

The Food Programme ''The Food Programme'' is a BBC Radio 4 programme investigating and celebrating good food, founded by Derek Cooper and currently presented by Sheila Dillon, Dan Saladino, Leyla Kazim and Jaega Wise. The series is produced by BBC Audio in Br ...

'' *''

Four Corners The Four Corners is a region of the Southwestern United States consisting of the southwestern corner of Colorado, southeastern corner of Utah, northeastern corner of Arizona, and northwestern corner of New Mexico. The Four Corners area ...

'' *'' Four Thought'' *'' Herbs: Pure and Simple'' *''

Home This Afternoon A home, or domicile, is a space used as a permanent or semi-permanent residence for one or many humans, and sometimes various companion animals. It is a fully or semi sheltered space and can have both interior and exterior aspects to it ...

'' (1964–70) *'' The House I Grew Up In'' *''

Gardeners' Question Time ''Gardeners' Question Time'' is a long-running BBC Radio 4 programme in which amateur gardeners can put questions to a panel of experts. History The first programme was broadcast in the North and Northern Ireland Home Service of the BBC at 2 ...

'' (1947–), long-running horticultural advice from a panel of experts *'' Go 4 It'' *'' Going Places'' *'' Great Lives'' *''

Home Truths ''Home Truths'' was a weekly BBC Radio 4 programme which began on 11 April 1998 and was usually hosted by the DJ John Peel until his death in October 2004. In the Saturday 910am slot, it gradually became one of Radio 4's most successful programm ...

'' (1998–2006) *''

In Living Memory IN, In or in may refer to: Places * India (country code IN) * Indiana, United States (postal code IN) * Ingolstadt, Germany (license plate code IN) * In, Russia, a town in the Jewish Autonomous Oblast Businesses and organizations * In ...

'' *''

'' (2002–) *'' In Touch'' *''

An Indian in Bloomsbury An, AN, aN, or an may refer to: Businesses and organizations * Airlinair (IATA airline code AN) * Alleanza Nazionale, a former political party in Italy * AnimeNEXT, an annual anime convention located in New Jersey * Anime North, a Canadian ...

'' *'' Is It On?'' *'' It's My Story: Physician, Heal Thyself'' *''

Last Word ''Last Word'' is an obituary BBC radio series broadcast weekly on Radio 4. Each week the lives of several famous people who have recently died are summarised with narration, and interviews with people who knew them. The programme is normally p ...

'' *''The Learning Curve'' *''Let's Pretend'' *'' The Message'' *''

Nothing to Do But Drink Nothing, the complete absence of anything, has been a matter of philosophical debate since at least the 5th century BC. Early Greek philosophers argued that it was impossible for ''nothing'' to exist. The atomists allowed ''nothing'' but only ...

'' *'' On the Ropes'' *''

On Your Farm On, on, or ON may refer to: Arts and entertainment Music * On (band), a solo project of Ken Andrews * ''On'' (EP), a 1993 EP by Aphex Twin * ''On'' (Echobelly album), 1995 * ''On'' (Gary Glitter album), 2001 * ''On'' (Imperial Teen album), 20 ...

'' *''

Open Country "Open Country" is a designation used for some UK access land. It was first defined under the National Parks and Access to the Countryside Act 1949 (and extended by the Countryside Act 1968), and was land over which an appropriate access agreeme ...

'' *'' Painted Fabrics'' *'' Poisoned Angel: the Story of Alma Rosé'' *''

Public Records, Private Lives In public relations and communication science, publics are groups of individual people, and the public (a.k.a. the general public) is the totality of such groupings. This is a different concept to the sociological concept of the ''Öffentlic ...

'' *'' Questions, Questions'' *'' Ramblings'' *'' Reel Histories'' *''

Subterranean Stories Subterranean(s) or The Subterranean(s) may refer to: * Subterranea (geography), underground structures, both natural and man-made Literature * ''Subterranean'' (novel), a 1998 novel by James Rollins * ''Subterranean Magazine'', an American fa ...

'' *''

Thinking Allowed ''Thinking Allowed'' is a radio discussion programme broadcast on BBC Radio 4 on Wednesday afternoons between 16:00 and 16:30 and repeated between 00:15 and 00:45 on Monday mornings. It focuses on the latest social science research and is hosted ...

'' *'' This Sceptred Isle'' (1995–1996, 1999, 2001, 2005–2006) *'' Traveller's Tree'' *''Travels with my Anti-Semitism'' (1999), David Cohen *''

Veg Talk Vegetables are parts of plants that are consumed by humans or other animals as food. The original meaning is still commonly used and is applied to plants collectively to refer to all edible plant matter, including the flowers, fruits, stems, ...

'' *''

Weekend Woman's Hour ''Woman's Hour'' is a radio magazine programme broadcast in the United Kingdom on the BBC Light Programme, BBC Radio 2, and later BBC Radio 4. It has been on the air since 1946. History Created by Norman Collins and originally presented b ...

'' *'' Winnie the Pooh Lost and Found'' *''

Woman's Hour ''Woman's Hour'' is a radio magazine programme broadcast in the United Kingdom on the BBC Light Programme, BBC Radio 2, and later BBC Radio 4. It has been on the air since 1946. History Created by Norman Collins and originally presented by ...

'' (1946 Light Programme; 1973–), magazine program aimed at women *''

Word of Mouth Word of mouth, or ''viva voce'', is the passing of information from person to person using oral communication, which could be as simple as telling someone the time of day. Storytelling is a common form of word-of-mouth communication where one ...

'' *''

A World in Your Ear A, or a, is the first letter and the first vowel of the Latin alphabet, used in the modern English alphabet, the alphabets of other western European languages and others worldwide. Its name in English is ''a'' (pronounced ), plural ''ae ...

'' *''

You and Yours ''You and Yours'' is a British radio consumer affairs programme, broadcast on BBC Radio 4 and produced by BBC News. History ''You and Yours'' began broadcasting in October 1970, when its first presenter was Joan York. In the 1980s it briefly ra ...

'' (1970–)

Conversations

*''

Chain Reaction A chain reaction is a sequence of reactions where a reactive product or by-product causes additional reactions to take place. In a chain reaction, positive feedback leads to a self-amplifying chain of events. Chain reactions are one way that sy ...

'', light-hearted interviews with each guest becoming the following week's host *''

Genius Genius is a characteristic of original and exceptional insight in the performance of some art or endeavor that surpasses expectations, sets new standards for future works, establishes better methods of operation, or remains outside the capabilit ...

'', members of the public present ideas to make the world better *''

In Conversation With ''In Conversation With'' is a series of BBC Radio 4 programmes that have been broadcast since 1999. In each programme, Paul Jackson interviews a comedian, group of comedians, or someone connected with comedy. It was researched by Mike Ha ...

'', interviews, mainly with comedians *'' Loose Ends'' (1986–) *''

Midweek ''MidWeek'' is a weekly United States tabloid shopper and advertisement periodical published in Honolulu, Hawaii and distributed throughout the Islands of Oahu and Kauai. It is owned by Black Press and is a sister publication of the ''Honolulu ...

'' *'' Never the Same Again'' (1986–95) *''

Off The Page ''Off The Page'' is a British discussion programme, broadcast on BBC Radio 4 on Fridays at 11 pm. It is produced in Bristol. The programme features a panel of contributors who tackle a subject on which they are experts. Each panelist writes a ...

'' *''

Room 101 The Ministry of Truth, the Ministry of Peace, the Ministry of Love, and the Ministry of Plenty are the four ministries of the government of Oceania in the 1949 dystopian novel ''Nineteen Eighty-Four'', by George Orwell. The use of contradictory ...

'', in which celebrities pick their most-hated things *''

Start the Week ''Start the Week'' is a discussion programme broadcast on BBC Radio 4 which began in April 1970. The current presenter is the former BBC political editor and the BBC's former political Sunday morning presenter Andrew Marr. The previous regular ...

'' *'' Stop The Week'' (1974–1992) *''

That Reminds Me ''That Reminds Me'' is a series of programmes broadcast on BBC Radio 4 where someone (usually) connected with comedy talks about their life for thirty minutes in front of a live audience. The series has been running since 1999, and is produced by ...

'', reminiscences from celebrities *''Where Are You Taking Us?'' (1973?)-1974?Brian J Ford's 'bibliography' for 1974
– Accessed 12 Jun 2007 (also see

(presenter))

Miscellaneous

*'' After Eden'' *''After Happy Ever'' *''

Listen with Mother ''Listen with Mother'' was a BBC radio programme for children which ran between 16 January 1950 to 10 September 1982. It was originally produced by Freda Lingstrom and was presented over the years by Daphne Oxenford, Julia Lang, Eileen Browne, ...

'' (1950 Light Programme; 1973–82) *'' Pick of the Week'' *'' Radio 4 Appeal'' *'' UK Theme'' (1973–2006) *'' Saturday Live'' *''

Shipping Forecast The Shipping Forecast is a BBC Radio broadcast of weather reports and forecasts for the seas around the coasts of the British Isles. It is produced by the Met Office and broadcast by BBC Radio 4 on behalf of the Maritime and Coastguard Agenc ...

'' (1925 Daventry 5XX; 1929–39 National Programme; 1945 Light Programme; 1967 Radio 2; 1978–) *''

Test Match Special ''Test Match Special'' (also known as ''TMS'') is a British sports radio programme, originally, as its name implies, dealing exclusively with Test cricket matches, but currently covering any professional cricket. It broadcasts on BBC Radio 4 L ...

'' (1956 Third Programme; 1967 Radio 3; 1994–) *''Weather Forecast'' (1922 London

2LO 2LO was the second radio station to regularly broadcast in the United Kingdom (the first was 2MT). It began broadcasting on 11 May 1922, for one hour a day from the seventh floor of Marconi House in London's Strand, opposite Somerset House. H ...

; 1925 Daventry 5XX; 1929–39 National Programme; 1945–)

References

External links

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