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Series 1
Episode 8
Comedy about two goldfish, Liam and Anton and their owners.
Marvel vs DC: Contest of the Champions
Exploring the decades long, cosmic culture war between Marvel and DC comics.
Tinker, Tailor, Soldier Spy
7. Revealed
Smiley devises the stratagem to reveal the identity of the Russian 'mole'.
8. Surface Break
Can Straker and Abdul avoid the chasing Karianides and foil his sinister plan?
Series 3
Lines of Communication
Sarah and Eleanor wage a war of attrition...
Series 2
A Visit To Russia
Tony launches a diplomatic mission to Russia.
Series 4
5. We Are Family
Roger’s formidable Auntie Hilda comes to stay.
8. Stolen Goods
A story of opportunity and good intentions.
3. 2021
Carly is 23. She returns to her old school to see her ex-headmistress.
From 27/12/1994
Will Tim Brooke-Taylor be fooled by Dulcie Gray, Miles Kington or John Wells?
A Sensation Novel
Ebenezer Fudge’s literary characters come to life and critique his preposterous plots.
Jonathan Swift, author of Gulliver's Travels, talks candidly about his life...
Jonathan Swift's 'solution' to the Irish problem of 1729 is a devastating satire.....
1. Chichikov's Scheme
Chichikov arrives in a Russian town with the Narrator to tout for dead serfs.
Episode 1
All set for divorce and a new home, ad man Ken gets a surprise!
The Next to Last Burkiss Way
Waves are parted as the team take on the Holly Bibbly (or Holy Bible).
2. Charlie
Elizabeth falls for local handyman Charlie Bates. Nina Stibbe’s comic novel.
9. The Night-Time Drive
4. 2026
Five years later, angry Carly bumps into her ex-Headmistress.
3. The Bully
A bullying scandal causes havoc in the Alzheimers Alliance office.
4. The Impossible Ghost
How ghost lore survives, even when we are told they are impossible.
Trees of life - The cross
Christian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music led by Richard Littledale.
Harry Houdini
Paul Daniels explores the life of Harry Houdini, with help from biographer William Kalush.
2. Schooling and Social Background
Laura Barton examines the place of school and background in determining confidence.
6. Dashing through the Decades
The cross-generational general knowledge quiz with Stuart Maconie.
Mythical Kings and Iguanas
Marlborough Road's multi-tasking Saffron needs cleaner Sally's help.
A Dangerous Thing by John Sessions
Biographical drama about the enduring friendship between Alexander Pope and Jonathan Swift
The Centaur's Spectacles by Katherine Rundell
A pair of spectacles made by a centaur have an extraordinary effect.
Myths
Welsh dragon, Merlin and Fireman Sam. Determining the ultimate mythical hero of Wales.
Tom Walker (aka Jonathan Pie) 3/3
Tonight Rob Deering concludes his chat with Tom Walker (aka Jonathan Pie).
Series 5
Meera Syal
Marcus Brigstocke invites Meera Syal to try new experiences, like watching football.
First Impressions
Stephen K Amos and his comedian friends build an idiot's guide to first impressions.
