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Series 5
S5 E4: Always Listen to the Question!
Paul challenges his audience in Boston, Lincolnshire, to listen very carefully.
01 Sep 2026,·28 mins
Series 12
The Argonautica
Natalie narrates Jason and the Argonauts' epic quest to find the Golden Fleece.
27 Aug 2026,·28 mins
Edinburgh Comedy Awards Gala 2026
Tune in to get a taste of this year's Edinburgh Comedy Award nominees.
29 Aug 2026,·57 mins
Series 2
1. Sara Barron and Nish Kumar
Laura Smyth hears about mad catchphrases and unforgetable parenting techniques.
05 Sep 2026,·28 mins
Series 9
6. Sweet Land of Liberty
This week we hear the essay Sweet Land of Liberty and a recent diary extract.
30 Mar 2023,·28 mins
Scam Special
Cop turned comic Alfie Moore dives into the world of scams.
26 Nov 2025,·30 mins
Series 14
6. Unst (Shetland part 2)
Mark makes his final stop this series on Unst, the most northerly island in Britain.
11 Nov 2025,·38 mins
Series 3
Hannibal
The radical comedian's humorous assessment of the talented military commander.
25 Sep 2002,·30 mins
Episode 2
Host Lee Mack introduces Andy Parsons, Lucy Porter, Tim Minchin and Jim Owen.
25 Aug 2005,·30 mins
Outside Robin Ince
Comedian Robin Ince continues his exploration of the nature of reality.
21 Jul 2022,·28 mins
Anuvab Pal, Krystal Evans, Richard Morton, Thanyia Moore and Mark Nelson
Stand-up comedy with Fred MacAulay and guests, from The Stand Comedy Club in Newcastle.
16 Dec 2021,·28 mins
Alasdair Beckett-King: Nevermore
Part 4
A composed finale of callbacks, language games and thoughtful silliness.
07 Jul 2026,·11 mins
4: Billionaires
Comedian Ellie Taylor explains why she thinks billionaires are a good thing.
19 Apr 2023,·28 mins
Living Forever
6: How to Live Forever
Sunil blew it. Goodbye.
12 Aug 2026,·14 mins
4. Death
Can Olga and Algo survive this episode about death?
24 Oct 2024,·28 mins
Series 4
The Cost of Health
Simon Evans uses his 'jokenomics' lens to make money funny.
06 Feb 2018,·30 mins
MMA
Stand-up series about big strong women who do 'unladylike' sports.
03 Jul 2024,·28 mins
4. Leisure
Comedy about raising kids with special educational needs.
25 Aug 2023,·28 mins
Episode 4
Andrew Maxwell presents some of the best comedians from wherever in the world they are.
08 Aug 2019,·28 mins
Do You Have Democracy?
Kenyan-born comedian Njambi McGrath on the impact of colonisation.
13 Oct 2021,·14 mins
Nora Meadows’ Week of Wellness - 6. A Big Mug of Slime Straight from the Swamp
Nora is always amazed that some couples work better than others, often despite her advice.
10 Jan 2024,·14 mins
Personal
Comedian Alex Edelman takes a personal look at growing up in the world today.
11 Dec 2018,·28 mins
Joshua Bethania and Michelle Shaughnessy
Stand-up comedy from some of the best comedians at this year’s Edinburgh Fringe.
23 Aug 2024,·28 mins
4. Friends, Enemies and a Big Decision
Janey makes friends in high places, and too many enemies to count – then says goodbye.
27 Mar 2024,·28 mins
2024, Part 2
The freshest comedy from the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
29 Aug 2024,·28 mins
Humanity
What does it mean to be human?
18 Jun 2025,·28 mins
15. Cheesy Feet and Old Ibiza Ravers
Michelle's broken her laptop in a bizarre way and Laura's living her 'amish best life'.
21 Jun 2023,·37 mins
4. Tattoos
Stand-up comedy unpicking a complex web of 'hyperfixations', one obsession at a time.
24 Jul 2025,·28 mins
More comic monologues and duologues from the irrepressible Maureen LIpman.
23 Mar 2022,·28 mins
Episode 1
The poet unravels the mystery of King Canute - and egg cosies!
02 Feb 2000,·15 mins
