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Series 120
2. The art of vetting
Tune in for the stories that 'beggar belief' this week.
24 Apr 2026,·28 mins
The News Quiz: Ep2. The art of vetting
The Bureau de Change of the Mind - ‘Light brown, dark brown, light brown’
Could Elis pass as a member of the Fab Four?
25 Apr 2026,·14 mins
Series 1
A Complete Break
Victoria and Charlotte meddle in sister Anna's holiday plans.
13 Feb 1992,·30 mins
The Process Was Followed (with Tim Shipman)
Are we obsessed with process? And can language can tell us the true severity of a crisis?
23 Apr 2026,·23 mins
No Such Thing As Anti-Drone Sharks
Cariad Lloyd joins Dan, James & Andy to discuss beeps, Pepys, embryos and streaming shows
24 Apr 2026,·52 mins
4. Purgatory and a Princess
Lucia fails to comprehend, Colonel Boucher's eyes are opened and Daisy gets the message.
24 Oct 1984,·45 mins
Stuart Mitchell, Josie Long, Alistair Barrie and Sara Barron
Des Clarke hosts Scotland's award-winning satirical news quiz.
William Shakespeare
Was the Bard a bit of a Bastard?
22 Apr 2026,·40 mins
Episode 1
Stephen Fry, Natalie Haynes, Milton Jones and Lloyd Langford vie for wordy supremacy.
20 Feb 2012,·30 mins
Geoff Norcott's Working Men's Club S2
S2 E1: A Gambling Man
Why are men so addicted to gambling?
23 Apr 2026,·28 mins
Susan wants to watch her favourite TV show - but keeps getting rudely interrupted.
07 Jul 2003,·30 mins
Stairway to Heaven
5. Breakthrough
Will Gillian's mother ever agree to use the stairlift?
19 Jun 1998,·15 mins
Series 2
Fallen Idol
During platoon training, fellow officers lead Captain Mainwaring astray.
03 Jun 1975,·30 mins
Series 3
6. Wondrous Words from Wales
Wondrous words from Wales, in a Hay Festival special.
20 Apr 2026,·28 mins
Lena Horne (Radio Edit)
Join Greg and his guests to learn all about singer and Hollywood actress Lena Horne.
MYW: Stradbally’s Postman Mystery
Laura looks at a mysterious case – and alleged cover-up – in Stradbally, County Waterford.
23 Apr 2026,·22 mins
Jess of the B'ournevilles
Mr Sturdy shares a tale of West Country paganism. Stars Timothy Spall.
07 Feb 1987,·30 mins
Friday Fun!
The winner of Yesterday's Quiz is crowned and we hear some more Wrong'Uns
24 Apr 2026,·36 mins
1. Opening
Anglesey stand-up Tudur Owen on his father opening a zoo.
17 Jun 2020,·28 mins
Pull Out Now
Miquita & Zawe discuss the stress behind a red carpet dress, & motherhood and creativity.
23 Apr 2026,·41 mins
Series 16
The Incredible Starmer. (You wouldn't like him when he's angry)
The Incredible Starmer (you wouldn't like him when he's angry).
22 Apr 2026,·14 mins
Series 32
6. Men, Statues, Theft and Martial Arts
Comedians try to smuggle truths past opponents in David Mitchell's comedy panel game.
26 Jan 2026,·28 mins
Lord Byron
The life and times of the 'mad, bad and dangerous to know' romantic poet.
13 Mar 2001,·30 mins
Married
With worthless pensions, will a lodger help out Sam and Peter?
15 Feb 2012,·30 mins
Gossip
Gossip galore as Sarah and her mother unwittingly conspire.
15 May 1985,·30 mins
Series 4
Episode 9
Inspector Polly Potter investigates and ‘Hornerama’ meets showbiz stars.
15 Dec 1960,·30 mins
Away For Christmas
Harold's Majorca-bound, but he's not told Albert.
25 Dec 1976,·40 mins
Series 5
3: Unwise Tawny Owls & Mischievous Mitten Crabs
Mischievous Mitten Crabs wow the guests.
21 Apr 2026,·28 mins
Series 84
6. London's Royal Festival Hall
Joe Lycett, Pippa Evans, Richard Coles and Tony Hawks return to the Royal Festival Hall.
15 Dec 2025,·28 mins
