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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 spoken-word programmes, including news, drama, comedy, science and history from the BBC' ...

. 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 (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 o ...

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 word ...

on Radio 4, as well as on the digital radio channel BBC Radio 4 Extra (previously

BBC Radio 7 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 ...

News and current affairs

*'' The Africans'' (2007) *''

Americana Americana may refer to: *Americana (music), a genre or style of American music *Americana (culture), artifacts of the culture of the United States Film, radio and television * ''Americana'' (1992 TV series), a documentary series presented by J ...

'' (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? ''Any Answers?'' is the companion programme to BBC Radio 4's ''Any Questions?'', in which a panel of notable figures drawn from politics, media or the arts are asked for their views on current affairs by members of an invited audience assembled in ...

'' (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'' (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 ''Face the Facts'' was a consumer affairs programme on BBC Radio 4, featuring investigative journalism, that ran from the 1986 until 2015. Introduced by John Waite, cousin of the well-known humanitarian and churchman Terry Waite, it usually focuse ...

'' (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 aw ...

'' (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 pro ...

'' (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'' (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'' *''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 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; 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 tota ...

'' *''

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'' (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 fiction ...

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

Saturday Night Theatre ''Saturday Night Theatre'' was a long-running radio drama strand 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 spoken ...

'' (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 d ...

'' *'' 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 ...

'' *''

The Lovecraft Investigations ''The Lovecraft Investigations'' is a mystery thriller/ horror fiction podcast created, written and directed by Julian Simpson, based on several works of H. P. Lovecraft. Produced by Karen Rose and Sweet Talk Productions for BBC Radio 4, t ...

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'' *''

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 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 ...

'' *''

White Nights White night, White Night, or White Nights may refer to: * White night (astronomy), a night in which it never gets completely dark, at high latitudes outside the Arctic and Antarctic Circles * White Night festivals, all-night arts festivals held ...

'' *'' 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 An ...

'' *''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'' (1998–2006)

Comedy

Panel games

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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?'' (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 s ...

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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'' (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 parod ...

'' (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'', earlier version of panel game '' The 99p Challenge'' *'' 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 Norde ...

'' (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 f ...

'' (1977–), satirical quiz on week's news *'' The 99p Challenge'' (1998–2004), silly games and tasks *''

The Personality Test ''The Personality Test'' is a British radio comedy broadcast on BBC Radio 4, which sees a weekly guest host present a series of questions about themselves to a panel consisting of comedians. Along with regulars Sue Perkins, Lucy Porter and Robin ...

'' (2006–07), a guest host asks questions about his or herself *''

Petticoat Line ''Petticoat Line'' was an all-woman panel show on the BBC Home Service (from 1967 this became BBC Radio 4) chaired by Anona Winn which discussed listeners' letters and problems. It started on 6 January 1965 and ran for 11 years. It was devised by A ...

'' (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'' (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'' (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 ''Acropolis Now'' was an Australian television sitcom set in a fictional Greek cafe, called the "Acropolis Cafe" in Melbourne that ran for 63 episodes broadcast from 9 August 1989 to 4 November 1992 on the Seven Network. It was created by Nick ...

'' (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 ...

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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'' (2002–03), set in world of fringe theatre *Bleak Expectations *'' Brian Gulliver's Travels'' (2011–12), a satirical modern pastiche of '' Gulliver's Travels'' *'' 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 ''The Cabaret of Dr Caligari'' was a BBC Radio 4 comedy series first broadcast in November and December 1991. It was written by Alan Gilbey, and produced by Anne Edyvean. Starring John Woodvine as Dr. Bryon Caligari, Victoria Wicks as Anthrax ...

'', macabre comedy *''

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

'', comedy about a very small airline with one plane *'' The Castle'' *''

Chambers Chambers may refer to: Places Canada: *Chambers Township, Ontario United States: *Chambers County, Alabama * Chambers, Arizona, an unincorporated community in Apache County * Chambers, Nebraska * Chambers, West Virginia * Chambers Township, Hol ...

'', 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 sitcom about the United Kingdom's Home Guard during the Second World War. It was written by Jimmy Perry and David Croft, and originally broadcast on BBC1 from 31 July 1968 to 13 November 1977. It ran fo ...

'' (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 reserve force raised for local defense. The term "home guard" was first officially used in the American Civil War, starting w ...

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 and Andy Zaltzman star as Research Team 32, an eccentric three-man think-t ...

'', 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 Elizabet ...

'', about a childless couple surrounded by families *'' Double Science'', about school science teachers *'' Ed Reardon's Week'', a struggling and aging writer *''

Elephants to Catch Eels ''Elephants to Catch Eels'' is a historical situation comedy originally broadcast on BBC Radio 4. It was broadcast in two series of six half-hour episodes each, from February to March 2003 and April to May 2004. It was written by Tom Jamieson a ...

'', historical sitcom about Cornish smugglers *''

ElvenQuest ''ElvenQuest'' is a comic fantasy broadcast on BBC Radio 4 by Anil Gupta and Richard Pinto, and starring Stephen Mangan, Alistair McGowan, Darren Boyd, Kevin Eldon, Sophie Winkleman and Dave Lamb. The series takes place in the world of Lower ...

'', fantasy parody *'' The Embassy Lark'', diplomatic comedy *''

Fags, Mags and Bags ''Fags, Mags and Bags'' is a Scottish radio comedy broadcast on BBC Radio 4. Its first series was nominated for a Sony Radio Award. The writers, Sanjeev Kohli and Donald McLeary, received a Writers Guild Award in November 2008 for Radio ...

'' (2007–), set in a newsagent/general store *''The Fall Of The Mausoleum Club'' (1988), macabre comedy starring Jim Broadbent *''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, thi ...

'' (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 (AFI) ...

*'' Giles Wemmbley Hogg Goes Off'', 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 The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (radio series), BBC radio comedy, ''The H ...

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

The Lord of the Rings ''The Lord of the Rings'' is an 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 children's b ...

*'' The House of the Spirit Levels'', 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 followin ...

*''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'. Ear ...

and

Suggs Graham McPherson (born 13 January 1961), known primarily by his stage name Suggs, is an English singer-songwriter, musician, radio personality and actor from Hastings, England. In a music career spanning 40 years, he came to prominence in the ...

*In the..., black comedies based on Mark Tavener's writing **'' In the Red'' **'' In the Balance'' **''In the Chair'' **''In the End'' *'' King Street Junior'', 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's presenter character *''

Ladies of Letters ''Ladies of Letters'' is a comedy series that ran for 13 years on BBC Radio 4; based on the series of books of the same name written by Carole Hayman and Lou Wakefield, and starring Patricia Routledge and Prunella Scales. Routledge stars as Ver ...

'', sitcom with Patricia Routledge and Prunella Scales playing elderly correspondents *''Legal, Decent, Honest and Truthful'', advertising satire starring Martin Jarvis *'' Lenin of the Rovers'' *'' Linda Smith's A Brief History of Timewasting'' *''The Little Big Woman Show'', sitcom about a wannabe singer working as a temp *'' Little Blighty on the Down'' (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 Edwar ...

'' (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 ''Another Case of Milton Jones'' is the third distinct comedy programme starring Milton Jones to be broadcast by BBC Radio 4 (the others being '' The Very World of Milton Jones'' and '' The House of Milton Jones''). The programme ran for five ...

'' **'' The House of Milton Jones'' **''

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 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. Set ...

'', post-apocalyptic *'' The Next Programme Follows Almost Immediately'', 1970s show set in a comedy factory starring David Jason *'' The Nick Revell Show'', 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'' *''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 ...

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 st ...

'', set in British Ministry of Defence *'' 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 featur ...

'', about young people founding a new political party *'' The Party Line'', topical political sitcom by Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis *''

The Quanderhorn Xperimentations ''Quanderhorn'' (titled ''The Quanderhorn Xperimentations'' for series 1 and ''Quanderhorn 2'' for the second series) is a comic science fiction, science fiction comedy radio series written by Andrew Marshall (screenwriter), Andrew Marshall and ...

'' (2018), a science fiction spoof by Rob Grant and Andrew Marshall *''The Rapid Eye Movement'', sitcom about a writer with tiny actors living in his head *'' Reluctant Persuaders'', 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 dram ...

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 a ...

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 Ja ...

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

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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 chemic ...

'', in hospital pathology department *'' Ring Around the Bath'', 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'', 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'', 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 ''Think the Unthinkable'' is an audience sitcom about hapless management consultants, written by James Cary and first broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 2001. It starred Marcus Brigstocke, David Mitchell, Catherine Shepherd, Emma Kennedy and Beth Ch ...

'' (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 b ...

'' *''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 ''Up the Garden Path'' is a 1984 novel by Sue Limb, which was adapted into a radio series by BBC Radio 4, and later into a television sitcom by Granada TV for ITV. Both the radio and television series comprised three seasons, with the radio se ...

'', 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 he ...

's novel *'' Tomorrow, Today!'', science fiction parody *''Vongole'', campus comedy with Bill Nighy *''

Weak at the Top ''Weak at the Top'' is a situation comedy originally broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 2005 and 2006. It revolves around a businessman anti-hero, John Weak (Alexander Armstrong), whose main attributes are summed up in the words "randy, sexist, and dr ...

'', 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'', 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 fr ...

'', 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 individual ...

'' *''

The Atkinson People ''The Atkinson People'' is a 1979 BBC radio comedy series. The series, which was first broadcast sporadically in 1979 by the BBC's arts radio station Radio 3, features a satirical profile of a fictional famous person each week. It is notable a ...

'', spoof profiles *'' Auntie's Secret Box'' (1996) *'' Beachcomber, by the Way'', surreal comedy *''

Bearded Ladies A bearded lady (or bearded woman) is a female with a naturally occurring beard normally due to the condition known as hirsutism or hypertrichosis. Hypertrichosis causes people of either sex to develop excess hair over their entire body (including ...

'' *'' 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 Lincoln, ...

and others *''

Bigipedia ''Bigipedia'' (stylised as "βIgiPεðiA") is a comedy sketch show broadcast on BBC Radio 4 that first aired between 23 July and 13 August 2009. A second series of four episodes began on 12 July 2011. The show's storyline revolves around "Bigip ...

'', high-concept sketch show set within a fictional

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-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 Bostoc ...

'' *'' 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. ''Ch ...

'' *''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'' *'' Don't Start'' *'' 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 ''The Grumbleweeds' Radio Show'' was a comedy sketch show that aired for fifteen series between 1979 and 1988, starring The Grumbleweeds and broadcast on BBC Radio 2 (later repeated on BBC Radio 4). The show title was later shortened to ''The ...

'' (1979–88 Radio 2; ? –91) *'' The Harpoon'' *''

Harry Hill's Fruit Corner ''Harry Hill's Fruit Corner'' was a radio show broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in the United Kingdom. It ran for four series between 1993 and 1997. The series starred Harry Hill, Al Murray, Burt Kwouk and Martin Hyder, and was the predecessor for Hill ...

'' *''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 ...

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The Hudson and Pepperdine Show ''The Hudson and Pepperdine Show'' is a comedy sketch show vehicle on BBC Radio 4 (repeated on BBC Radio 4 Extra) for the duo Melanie Hudson and Vicki Pepperdine. Four series have been broadcast, in 2000 (4 episodes), 2001 (4 episodes), 2003 (6 ...

'' *''The In Crowd'', sketch show from Manchester including Robin Ince *''

In One Ear ''In One Ear'' was a late-night alternative comedy sketch show, broadcast between 1984 and 1986, on BBC Radio 4 in the United Kingdom, broadcast live from the BBC Paris Studio in London, with a (sometimes edited) repeat later in the week. T ...

'', 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 ...

'' (1980–82), Oxbridge performers in revue sketches *''The Jason Explanation'', sketch show with David Jason *''

John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme ''John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme'' is a sketch comedy series broadcast on BBC Radio 4. John Finnemore is the sole writer and performs with Margaret Cabourn-Smith, Simon Kane, Lawry Lewin and Carrie Quinlan. The first series was broadcas ...

'' (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 19 ...

*'' On the Town With the League of Gentlemen'' (1997) *'' Lines From My Grandfather's Forehead'' (1971–72) *'' Lionel Nimrod's Inexplicable World'', parodic show exploring a different topic each week *'' Listen Against'', parodying British radio *'' Listen to Les'', Les Dawson *'' Little Britain'' *''

A Look Back at the Nineties ''A Look Back At The Nineties'' was a British comedy radio series first broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 1993. Presented by Brian Perkins, the 5 episodes were a spoof look back at the years 1995 to 1999 from the standpoint of New Year's Eve 1999. Eac ...

'', 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 Miles and Millner Show'', music and sketches *'' The Milligan Papers'' *'' Milligna (or Your Favourite Spike)'', 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 a ...

'' *'' The Museum of Everything'' *'' 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'' (1991–92) *'' The Pin'', winner of 'Best Comedy' at 2016 BBC Radio Awards *'' Radio Active'' (1980–7) *'' Radio9'' *''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 ...

'' *''

Saturday Night Fry ''Saturday Night Fry'' is a six-part comedy series on BBC Radio 4 that was first broadcast between 30 April and 4 June 1988. Episode One had previously been broadcast as a pilot on 19 December 1987, under the title ''Fry on Saturday''. A diff ...

'' (1988) *''Six Geese a Laying'', Zoe Lyons *''The Six Mothers in Law of Henry VIII'', parodic history documentary *'' The Skewer'' *''The Skivers'', sketches *'' The Small World of Dominic Holland'', standup and sketches *'' Son of Cliché'' (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 and ...

'' *''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

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Boothby Graffoe In No Particular Order ''Boothby Graffoe In No Particular Order'' was comedy radio programme that aired from March 2004 to August 2005. There were 12 half-hour episodes and it was broadcast on BBC Radio 4. It starred Boothby Graffoe Boothby Graffoe is a village ...

'' *'' The Cabaret Upstairs'', introduced by Clive Anderson *''Four at the Store'', stand-up *''Four in a Field'', stand-up from Glastonbury Festival and Latitude Festival *''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'',

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 b ...

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 record ...

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 Ross Markham Noble (born 5 June 1976) is an English stand-up comedian and actor. Noble rose to mainstream popularity through making appearances on British television, particularly interviews and on panel shows such as ''Have I Got News for You'' ...

'' (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

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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'': **''All Classical Music Explained'' **''Rainer Hersch's 20th Century Retrospective'' **''It's a Fair Cop'' *''

Jeremy Hardy Speaks to the Nation ''Jeremy Hardy Speaks to the Nation'' was a BBC Radio 4 series of comedy lectures hosted by Jeremy Hardy, first broadcast in September 1993. The tenth and final series aired in 2014. The lectures were on topics like "How to have a baby", "How to ...

'' *''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'' (1999–2002) **'' The Mark Steel Revolution'' (1998) **'' The Mark Steel Solution'' (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 Bright ...

, 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 Willard Carroll Smith II (born September 25, 1968), also known by h ...

Documentaries

*''Absent Friends'', documentary about off-screen comedy characters by Alan Stafford *''The Borscht Belt'', documentary by David Prest *''Cartoons, Lampoons, and Buffoons'' (1998) *'' Comedy Album Heroes'', 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'' (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 Infinite Monkey Cage'' is a BBC Radio 4 comedy and popular science series. Hosted by physicist Brian Cox and comedian Robin Ince, ''The Independent'' described it as a "witty and irreverent look at the world according to science". The sh ...

'' *''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 are ...

'' *''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 contribu ...

'' *''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'' *''Wrestling with Words''

Religion and ethics

*'' Bells on Sunday'' *'' 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 ''Lent Talks'' is a series of talks, normally broadcast on BBC Radio 4 at 8:45 p.m. on a Wednesday in the United Kingdom, to mark the Christian season of Lent. They typically are brief talks, lasting about fifteen minutes, and have featured var ...

'' *'' The Long Search'' (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 ''Something Understood'' is a weekly radio programme broadcast on BBC Radio 4 since 1995 which deals with topics of religion, spirituality, and the larger questions of human life, and took a particular spiritual theme, exploring it through speech, ...

'' (1995–) *''Sounding the Divine'' *'' 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 ''The Norman Way'' is a three-part radio documentary looking at regime change in England at the time of the Norman Conquest. Presented by the author and journalist David Aaronovitch, it was broadcast in May to June 2004 on BBC Radio 4 BBC Ra ...

'' (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 ...

*''The Dark Origins of Britain'' *''The Decade of Self-doubt'' *''Document'' *''Falkland Families'' *''For What It's Worth'' *''

Great Lives ''Great Lives'' is a BBC Radio 4 biography series, produced in Bristol. It has been presented by Joan Bakewell, Humphrey Carpenter, Francine Stock and currently (since April 2006) Matthew Parris. A distinguished guest is asked to nominate the pe ...

'' *''Heroes and Villains'' *''A History of Human Folly'' *'' In Our Time'' (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

*'' The Archive Hour'' *'' Between Ourselves'' *'' Breakaway'' (1979–98) *'' Cartoon Clichés'' *''

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'' *'' A Dance through Time'' *'' 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), ''Deep Blue'' (2001 film), a film by Dwight H. Little * Deep Blue (2003 ...

'' *''

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 (usua ...

'' (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, spoke to ...

'' *'' 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 Bris ...

'' *'' Four Corners'' *'' Four Thought'' *'' Herbs: Pure and Simple'' *'' Home This Afternoon'' (1964–70) *''

The House I Grew Up In ''The House I Grew Up In'' is a BBC Radio series. The first episode of the first series was broadcast on 6 August 2007 on BBC Radio 4. With the presenter Wendy Robbins, each week an influential Briton explains some of their thoughts and memories ...

'' *''

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 ''Go4It'' was a British children's magazine programme broadcast on Sunday evenings at 7.15pm on BBC Radio 4, and one of the few speech-based shows on British national radio aimed at younger listeners. It was broadcast between 2001 and 2009. His ...

'' *'' Going Places'' *''

'' *''

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 Our Time'' (2002–) *'' In Touch'' *'' An Indian in Bloomsbury'' *'' 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 pr ...

'' *''The Learning Curve'' *''Let's Pretend'' *'' The Message'' *'' Nothing to Do But Drink'' *'' On the Ropes'' *'' On Your Farm'' *''

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 agree ...

'' *'' Painted Fabrics'' *'' Poisoned Angel: the Story of Alma Rosé'' *'' Public Records, Private Lives'' *'' Questions, Questions'' *'' Ramblings'' *'' Reel Histories'' *'' Subterranean Stories'' *'' Thinking Allowed'' *'' This Sceptred Isle'' (1995–1996, 1999, 2001, 2005–2006) *'' Traveller's Tree'' *''Travels with my Anti-Semitism'' (1999), David Cohen *'' Veg Talk'' *'' Weekend Woman's Hour'' *'' 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 pe ...

'' *'' A World in Your Ear'' *''

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 sys ...

'', 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 capabili ...

'', members of the public present ideas to make the world better *'' In Conversation With'', 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 '' Honol ...

'' *'' Never the Same Again'' (1986–95) *'' Off The Page'' *''

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'', 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 Eden is the third studio album by the Japanese girl group Kalafina.Official Discography (in Japanese) http://www.kalafina.jp/disco/category/?album Track listing Usage in media *Magia: ending theme for anime television series Puella Ma ...

'' *''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 The ''Radio 4 Appeal'' is a British radio programme on BBC Radio 4. Each week a single speaker, usually a celebrity, appeals for support for a different charity (for example Paul Heiney appealed on behalf of Send a Cow in 2008, while Ross Noble ...

'' *'' 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 Agency. ...

'' (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 LW ...

'' (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

BBC Radio 4 site – A-Z of all Radio 4 programmes
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