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Alex Bellos visits Japan to discover why Asian cultures seem so much better at maths.
Tom Stoppard - The Real Inspector Hound
Two theatre critics at a farcical murder mystery face an unusual evening.
Series 4
No Special Treatment
After the Health Care service is privatised, the embassy staff spot some advantages.
Series 5
Episode 9
Kenneth Horne's monstrous spoof of 'Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde' - and 'Hornerama' on sport.
Series 3
Boswell's Life of de Beauvoir
Time-travelling biographer James Boswell meets Simone de Beauvoir.
5. Derry/Londonderry
At journey's end, Garrett Carr considers the notion of 'border' in Derry/Londonderry.
5. The Building of Boats
The Normans' fleet of ships prepares to set sail...
Episode 3
Ian McMillan chairs the literary quiz with Mark Thomas, Dillie Keane, Roger McGough.
Where There's a Will
Cash-strapped Harry tries to discover if his extravagant parents have made a will.
Bayeux by Abigail Youngman
Ex-Queen Edith fights to save her skin and create a masterpiece of PR and embroidery.
Hearing Aids by Roddy Doyle
Misunderstandings and miscommunications on a car journey in Dublin.
A story of catastrophic confrontation between fantasy and reality. Stars Anne-Marie Duff.
Roleplay
Blanche DuBois
Actors who have played the part of Blanche DuBois tell their stories. With Cate Blanchett.
A Night in Limehouse by Elaine Chiew
1896. Wu Lien Teh arrives in London from Penang.
The Happiest Days of Your Life
After a big win on the horses, Geoffrey’s father packs him off to boarding school.
The War with the Isle of Wight
The daft duo has to buy some land for the military.
Series 1
Special Examiner
Barrister Roger Thursby is sent to Rome to check on a case.
Conversations With Artists - Beryl Cook
Artist Beryl Cook talks about painting while running a seaside boarding house.
Letters to Artists
Dear Frida Kahlo
Ian Sansom wonders how Frida Kahlo feels about her merchandise.
4. The Fifth Dimension
Margarita is Queen of the Spring Moon Ball. But will it save her beloved Master?
Series 2
Episode 2
Alan Titchmarsh - quaint gardener or ruthless murderer?
Second Bit
A crazy shopping spree and eating Greek in Stevenage.
Jo Caulfield, Al Murray, Louise Young and Kevin Bridges
A stand-up show like never before, featuring some of the country's funniest people.
Jolly Shopper
Thwarted by inertia, can Sean's unrealised dreams come true thanks to a local supermarket?
