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The Russian Revolution
The radical comedian re-assesses the historical forces and key players.
Shard by Stewart Roche
Three friends arrive at an island commune - but there is a price that must be paid.
At the Rising of the Sun by Andrew Michael Hurley
With a failing marriage on a volcanic Spanish Island, a man appeals to a higher power.
Castaway Scorpios
John Cleese
Comedian and actor John Cleese is castaway by Sue Lawley.
Lynne Truss celebrates 50 years of the Zebra Crossing.
The Company of Poets
Susannah Clapp, Salman Rushdie and Andrew Motion discover the poetry of Angela Carter.
Episode 2
Joyce has made a gruesome discovery. How will it impact her brother?
Harry Houdini
1904. A performance in London's West End made Harry Houdini world famous....
Exploring the hot topic of education. Starring Juliet Stevenson.
The Inspector's Visit
Professor Jimmy Edwards' plans to bribe the boys with a sumptuous meal are all washed up.
Series 6
Dial Jim for Trouble
The cheeky schoolboy sparks more family confusion!
Dead Hand
1. Number Stations
A new voice is added to the Dead Hand code. Has the killer returned?
Inspector Purbright - Lonelyheart 4122
1. Parallels
Unmarried women are disappearing in the sleepy East Anglian town of Flaxborough.
From 28/12/1980
Les Dawson welcomes saucy Cosmo Smallpiece and bashes out a classic piano sing-along.
Series 3
Is There Honey Still for Tea?
Godfrey's idyllic cottage is threatened with demolition.
1. New Recruit
Cleaners set to work in night-time Manchester. Sitcom starring Julie Hesmondhalgh
1. Mountains
Simon McBurney and Harriet Walter read late art critic John Berger's most personal book.
1. Dreaming
Scotland during the Second World War. Young Peggy falls in love with her employer...
Series 4
Andy Hamilton
Paul asks comedian and writer Andy Hamilton about his pet peeves and worst nightmares.
6. The Whitewashed Ghost
Kirsty Logan discovers how the history of slavery is whitewashed in ghost stories.
All Saints - All Souls
A service for All Souls Day from Bishopthorpe Palace, led by Rev Dr Eleanor Sanderson.
Li-Da Kruger
Li-Da Kruger talks to Penny Junor about life as the daughter of Prue Leith.
1. Transylvania
Two musicians travel through the Carpathian mountains, playing music in exchange for food.
Series 64
Episode 1
Nicholas Parsons challenges Paul Merton, Sue Perkins, Liza Tarbuck and Graham Norton
Girls and Boys
Pete has found out about PJ. He is unhappy, so are Cassie and Bill.
How will Harry Houdini's relentless investigation of psychic claims end?
Simon McBurney on John Berger's book 'And Our Faces, My Heart, Brief as Photos'.
Series 1
Spin doctors Prentiss and McCabe are skint.
30/10/2026
A one-off special of The Matt Forde Focus Group.
Them Thar Hills
Samuel and McGurk follow prospector Mad Pete to hunt for gold.
