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BBC Radio 4 BBC Radio 4 is a British national radio station owned and operated by the BBC that replaced the BBC Home Service in 1967. It broadcasts a wide variety of spoken-word programmes, including news, drama, comedy, science and history from the BBC's ...

. When it came into existence – on 30 September 1967 – Radio 4 inherited a great many continuing programme series which had been initiated prior to that date by its predecessor, the

BBC Home Service The BBC Home Service was a national and regional radio station that broadcast from 1939 until 1967, when it was replaced by BBC Radio 4. History 1922–1939: Interwar period Between the early 1920s and the outbreak of World War II, the BBC ...

(1939–1967), and in some cases even by stations which had preceded the Home Service. Such inherited programmes are included in the list. The years indicated in brackets after programme titles refer to the dates, where known, of each programme's first, subsequent, and final broadcasts – and, in cases where Radio 4 programmes began their run on stations other than the Home Service, the names of those originating stations are also shown. Note that many of Radio 4's past

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and

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productions have been, and continue to be repeatedly

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on Radio 4, as well as on the digital radio channel BBC Radio 4 Extra (previously BBC Radio 7).

News and current affairs

*'' The Africans'' (2007) *'' Americana'' (2009–11) *''

Analysis Analysis ( : analyses) is the process of breaking a complex topic or substance into smaller parts in order to gain a better understanding of it. The technique has been applied in the study of mathematics and logic since before Aristotle (3 ...

'' (1970–) *''

Any Answers? ''Any Answers?'' is the companion programme to BBC Radio 4's ''Any Questions?'', in which a panel of notable figures drawn from politics, media or the arts are asked for their views on current affairs by members of an invited audience assembled in ...

'' (1955–) *'' Any Questions?'' (1948–) *''

Asian Diasporas ''Asian Diasporas'' is an intermittently-broadcast forty-minute BBC Radio 4 documentary programme about Asian communities around the world, first transmitted in 2007 with so far three episodes. The programme has been introduced by Jatinder Verma ...

'' (2007–) *''The Bottom Line'' (2006–) *'' Broadcasting House'' (1998–) *'' Checkpoint'' (1973–84) (became ''Face The Facts'') *''The Commission'' *''The Copysnatchers'' *''

Crossing Continents ''Crossing Continents'' is a half-hour BBC Radio 4 documentary strand focusing on foreign affairs issues. It takes listeners right to the heart of story through its on-location reporting and feature making. The programmes are character driven a ...

'' (2002–) *'' Does He Take Sugar?'' (1977–98) *'' Face the Facts'' (1984–) *'' Farming Today'' (1964-) *''Farming Today This Week'' *''

File on 4 ''File on 4'' is a current-affairs radio programme produced by BBC News and broadcast on BBC Radio 4. First broadcast from Manchester in 1977, it is produced in Salford by the BBC's Radio Current Affairs department. It has won more than forty awa ...

'' (1975–) *''

From Our Own Correspondent ''From Our Own Correspondent'' is a weekly BBC radio programme in which BBC foreign correspondents deliver a sequence of short talks reflecting on current events and topical themes in the countries outside the UK in which they are based. The prog ...

'' (1955–) *''In Business'' (1975–) *''In Search of the British Work Ethic'' (2010) *'' In Touch'' (1961–) *''Inside Money'' *'' iPM'' (2007–) *''Law in Action'' *'' Letter from America'' (1946–2004) *''Midnight News'' *''

Money Box ''Money Box'' is a weekly personal finance radio programme on BBC Radio 4, produced by BBC News, currently presented by Paul Lewis. The programme is broadcast live each Saturday in the half-hour slot just after midday. It is repeated on Sunday e ...

'' (1977–) *'' More or Less'' *''Nice Work'' (2002–05) *''The Pariah Profession'' *'' PM'' (1970–) *''A Point of View'' (2007–) *''The Politics of Hunger'' *''Profile'' *''Seven Days'' *''Six O'clock News'' *''

Sport on Four ''Sport on Four'' was a long-running BBC radio sports programme aired on BBC Radio 4 on Saturday mornings between 30 April 1977 and 4 April 1998. Its original presenter was former Welsh cricketer Tony Lewis. In the early years the programme ran fr ...

'' (1977–98) *''Straw Poll'' *''Straw Poll Talk Back'' *''Taking Issue'' *''Taking a Stand'' *''Talking Politics'' *'' Today'' (1957–) *''Today in Parliament'' (1945–) *''United Nations or Not?'' *''Week in Westminster'' *'' The Westminster Hour'' *''With Us or Against Us'' *'' The World at One'' (1965–) *''

The World This Weekend ''The World at One'', or ''WATO'' ("what-oh") for short, is BBC Radio 4's long-running lunchtime news and current affairs programme, produced by BBC News, which is currently broadcast from 13:00 to 13:45 from Monday to Friday. The programme d ...

'' *'' The World Tonight'' (1970–) *''Yesterday in Parliament'' (1947 Light Programme; 1957–)

Drama

*''A Touch of Mistletoe'', 1930s-set sentimental drama *'' The Afternoon Play'' *''

The Archers ''The Archers'' is a BBC radio drama on BBC Radio 4, the corporation's main spoken-word channel. Broadcast since 1951, it was famously billed as "an everyday story of country folk" and is now promoted as "a contemporary drama in a rural set ...

'' (1950–), farming soap opera *'' Cashcows'' (2005) *''

The Classic Serial ''Classic Serial'' was a strand on BBC Radio 4, which broadcasts in series of one-hour dramas, "Adaptations of works which have achieved classic status." It is broadcast twice weekly, first from 3:00–4:00 pm on Sunday, then repeated from 9:00– ...

'' *'' Dr Finlay's Casebook'' *''The Friday Play'' *''

Saturday Night Theatre ''Saturday Night Theatre'' was a long-running radio drama strand on BBC Radio 4 BBC Radio 4 is a British national radio station owned and operated by the BBC that replaced the BBC Home Service in 1967. It broadcasts a wide variety of Talk rad ...

'' (1943–96) *'' St. Berks'' *''Talk to Sleep'', 4-part comedy-drama by John Dryden *'' Woman's Hour Drama'' *''

Neverwhere ''Neverwhere'' is an urban fantasy television miniseries by Neil Gaiman that first aired in 1996 on BBC 2. The series is set in "London Below", a magical realm coexisting with the more familiar London, referred to as "London Above". It was de ...

'' *'' Tumanbay'' *'' Tracks'' *'' The Children of the Stones'' *''

The Stone Tape ''The Stone Tape'' is a 1972 British television horror drama film written by Nigel Kneale and directed by Peter Sasdy and starring Michael Bryant, Jane Asher, Michael Bates and Iain Cuthbertson. It was broadcast on BBC Two as a Christmas ...

'' *'' The Lovecraft Investigations''

Arts

*''The Afternoon Reading'' *''Back Row'' *''

Book at Bedtime ''Book at Bedtime'' (''A Book at Bedtime'' until 9 July 1993) is a long-running radio programme that is broadcast on BBC Radio 4 each weekday evening between 22.45 and 23.00. The programme presents readings of fiction, including modern classics, ...

'' (1949–57 Light Programme; 1962–) *'' Book of the Week'' *'' Bookclub'' *''The Film Programme'' *'' Front Row'' *''

A Good Read ''A Good Read'' is one of BBC Radio 4's longest-running programmes; in it two guests join the main presenter to choose and discuss their favourite books. Sue MacGregor stepped down in 2010 as the programme's then-longest-serving presenter (seven y ...

'' *'' Kaleidoscope'' (1973–98) *''Loose Ends'' (1985–) *''The Heard'' *''Open Book'' *'' Poetry Please'' *'' Radio Lives'', (1990–96) profiles of radio personalities *''Radio Roots'', profiles of radio personalities *''

The Saturday Play ''Saturday Drama'' (formerly ''The Saturday Play'') is a regular feature on BBC Radio 4 BBC Radio 4 is a British national radio station owned and operated by the BBC that replaced the BBC Home Service in 1967. It broadcasts a wide variety of ...

'' *'' Saturday Review'' *''

Soul Music Soul music is a popular music genre that originated in the African American community throughout the United States in the late 1950s and early 1960s. It has its roots in African-American gospel music and rhythm and blues. Soul music became ...

'' *'' White Nights'' *''

With Great Pleasure ''With Great Pleasure'' is a long-running BBC Radio 4 series in which a well-known personality selects and introduces a collection of their favourite poetry and prose, usually in front of a live theatre audience. The first episode featured actor ...

Quizzes

*'' Counterpoint'' (1986–) *'' Brain of Britain'' *''Masterteam'', general knowledge quiz (2001–2006) *''Prompt!'', theatre quiz (1986-1988) *'' Round Britain Quiz'' *'' The 3rd Degree'' *''Wildbrain'', natural history quiz (1997–2002) *'' X Marks the Spot'' (1998–2006)

Comedy

Panel games

*'' Armando Iannucci's Charm Offensive'' (2005–08), satirical quiz *''

Does the Team Think? ''Does The Team Think?'' was a radio panel game broadcast originally on the BBC Light Programme (and later on BBC Radio 2 and BBC Radio 4) from 1957 to 1976, and revived, again on Radio 2, with a new cast, in 2007. It also broadcast as a TV progr ...

'' (1957–67 Light Programme; 1968, 1970–73 Radio 2; 1970–71, 1974–76 Radio 4; 2007–09 Radio 2), parody of '' Any Questions?'' *''Foul Play'', writers are asked to solve a murder mystery written by host Simon Brett *''

Heresy Heresy is any belief or theory that is strongly at variance with established beliefs or customs, in particular the accepted beliefs of a church or religious organization. The term is usually used in reference to violations of important relig ...

'' (2003–), the presenter and a panel of guests commit "heresy" by challenging people's most deeply held opinions on a subject *''

I Guess That's Why They Call It The News ''I Guess That's Why They Call It The News'' is a BBC Radio 4 satirical panel game hosted by Fred MacAulay and created by James Sherwood. The only series began broadcasting on 21 August 2009 and continued for five episodes. Format A typical e ...

'' (2009), satirical news-based quiz *''

I'm Sorry I Haven't a Clue ''I'm Sorry I Haven't a Clue'' is a BBC radio comedy panel game. Billed as "the antidote to panel games", it consists of two teams of two comedians being given "silly things to do" by a chairman. The show was launched in April 1972 as a pa ...

'' (1972–), nonsensical word and musical games played by comedians *''Inspiration'', quiz about inventions presented by Chris Stuart *'' It's Your Round'' (2011), game in which each contestant suggests a game to play for one round *'' Just a Minute'' (1967–), parlour game involving speaking without hesitation, deviation, or repetition *''

King Stupid ''The 99p Challenge'' is a spoof panel game originally broadcast on BBC Radio 4. The show is presented by Sue Perkins and features a selection of regular panelists such as Armando Iannucci and regular writers Kevin Cecil, Andy Riley, Jon Holmes ...

'', earlier version of panel game ''

The 99p Challenge ''The 99p Challenge'' is a spoof panel game originally broadcast on BBC Radio 4. The show is presented by Sue Perkins and features a selection of regular panelists such as Armando Iannucci and regular writers Kevin Cecil, Andy Riley, Jon Holmes ...

'' *'' Many a Slip'' (1964–79), contestants must spot mistakes in texts and music *''The Motion Show'' *'' My Music'' (1967–93), musical games *'' My Word!'' (1956–90), word games played by comedy writers and journalists *'' The News Quiz'' (1977–), satirical quiz on week's news *''

'' (1998–2004), silly games and tasks *'' The Personality Test'' (2006–07), a guest host asks questions about his or herself *'' Petticoat Line'' (1965–1976), all female discussion *''

Puzzle Panel {{Use dmy dates, date=July 2014 ''Puzzle Panel'' was a light-hearted, though cerebral BBC Radio 4 panel game that was broadcast between 1998 and 2005. An additional series was broadcast over the winter-spring of 2011, and a further series was broad ...

'' (1998–2005), puzzles *'' Quote... Unquote'' (1976–), quiz about quotations *'' So Wrong It's Right'' (2010–12),

Charlie Brooker Charlton Brooker (born 3 March 1971) is an English television presenter, writer, producer and satirist. He is the creator and co-showrunner of the sci-fi drama anthology series ''Black Mirror'', and has written for comedy series such as ''Bras ...

asks his guests to invent or nominate really awful things *'' The Unbelievable Truth'' (2007–), game in which contestants deliver a mostly untrue speech and panelists must identify true statements *''We've Been Here Before'', historically-oriented panel show with Clive Anderson *'' Whispers'' (2003–05), quiz about celebrity rumours and gossip *''Who Goes There'', biographical quiz *'' Whose Line is it Anyway?'' (1988), improvisational comedy game *''

The Write Stuff ''The Write Stuff'', "Radio 4's game of literary correctness", was a lighthearted quiz about literature on BBC Radio 4, taking a humorous look at famous literary figures, which ran from 1998 to 2014. It was chaired and written by James Walton. ...

'' (1998–2014), questions about literature and writing parodies of a specific author

Sitcoms

*'' Absolute Power'' (2000–4),

public relations Public relations (PR) is the practice of managing and disseminating information from an individual or an organization (such as a business, government agency, or a nonprofit organization) to the public in order to influence their perception. ...

company satire *''

Acropolis Now ''Acropolis Now'' was an Australian television sitcom set in a fictional Greek cafe, called the "Acropolis Cafe" in Melbourne that ran for 63 episodes broadcast from 9 August 1989 to 4 November 1992 on the Seven Network. It was created by Nic ...

'' (2000–2), the fictional adventures of historical figures in ancient Greece *'' After Henry'' (1985–89), about three generations of women living together following a bereavement *'' Alison and Maud'' (2002–04), sitcom about sisters running a bed and breakfast *'' All Gas and Gaiters'' (1966–71), church farce starring

Derek Nimmo Derek Robert Nimmo (19 September 193024 February 1999) was an English character actor, producer and author. He is best remembered for his comedic upper class "silly ass" and clerical roles including Revd Mervyn Noote in the BBC1 sitcom ''All ...

*'' All the Young Dudes'' (2001–02), comedy-drama written by and starring Jim Sweeney *'' As Time Goes By'' (1997–99), radio adaptation of BBC TV sitcom (1992–2005) about a rekindled romance *'' At Home with the Snails'' (2001–02), somewhat surreal family sitcom about the dysfunctional family of a man who is obsessed with snails. *''

The Attractive Young Rabbi ''The Attractive Young Rabbi'' was a BBC Radio 4 comedy series of three series from 1999 to 2002, written by Barry Grossman. Starring Tracy-Ann Oberman, David de Keyser and Doreen Mantle, the series was about two rabbis in "Hillfield", in north w ...

'' (1999–2002), gentle comedy about the clash of attitudes between a young female Reform

Rabbi A rabbi () is a spiritual leader or religious teacher in Judaism. One becomes a rabbi by being ordained by another rabbi – known as '' semikha'' – following a course of study of Jewish history and texts such as the Talmud. The basic form o ...

and an older, more traditional male Orthodox Rabbi *''

Ballylenon ''Ballylenon'' is a radio situation comedy set in a small village in County Donegal in Ireland in the 1950s. The six series totalling 30 half-hour episodes were originally broadcast on BBC Radio 4 BBC Radio 4 is a British national radio ...

'' (1994-9 and 2009–10), sitcom set in a 1950s

County Donegal County Donegal ( ; ga, Contae Dhún na nGall) is a county of Ireland in the province of Ulster and in the Northern and Western Region. It is named after the town of Donegal in the south of the county. It has also been known as County Tyrcon ...

village. *
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' *'' The Big Business Lark'' (1969), sitcom set in the boardroom of a national plastics business. *'' The Big Town All Stars'' (1998–2001), sitcom about an up-and-coming

a cappella ''A cappella'' (, also , ; ) music is a performance by a singer or a singing group without instrumental accompaniment, or a piece intended to be performed in this way. The term ''a cappella'' was originally intended to differentiate between Ren ...

group. *'' The Bigger Issues'' (2002–03), set in world of fringe theatre *Bleak Expectations *''

Brian Gulliver's Travels ''Brian Gulliver's Travels'' is a satirical comedy series and also a novel created and written by Bill Dare, first broadcast on 21 February 2011 on BBC Radio 4. A second series first broadcast on 25 June 2012 on BBC Radio 4 Extra. The series is ...

'' (2011–12), a

satirical Satire is a genre of the visual, literary, and performing arts, usually in the form of fiction and less frequently non-fiction, in which vices, follies, abuses, and shortcomings are held up to ridicule, often with the intent of shaming or ...

modern pastiche of '' Gulliver's Travels'' *'' The Brothers'' (2004–07), sitcom about two brothers who give up their careers to design websites. *'' Brothers in Law'' (1970–2), legal comedy with Richard Briers, based on the TV series *'' The Cabaret of Dr Caligari'', macabre comedy *''

Cabin Pressure Cabin pressurization is a process in which conditioned air is pumped into the cabin of an aircraft or spacecraft in order to create a safe and comfortable environment for passengers and crew flying at high altitudes. For aircraft, this air is ...

'', comedy about a very small airline with one plane *'' The Castle'' *'' Chambers'', legal sitcom, later moving to TV *'' Clare in the Community'', about a social worker *''

Count Arthur Strong Steve Delaney (born 1954) is an English comedian and character actor, best known for his comedy character Count Arthur Strong on BBC Radio 4 and then a television sitcom broadcast on BBC2 and BBC1. Early life and career Delaney was born in Le ...

'', adventures of elderly comedian prone to malapropism *'' Dad's Army'' (1973–75), about the Home Guard during World War II *'' Deep Trouble'', nuclear submarine comedy *''

Delve Special ''Delve Special'' was a UK BBC Radio 4 comedy starring Stephen Fry as investigative reporter David Lander. It ran for four series from 1984 to 1987, each series being four 30-minute episodes long. It was written by Tony Sarchet and produced ...

'', investigative journalism parody *'' The Department'', satirical comedy about a mysterious organisation *'' Do Nothing till You Hear from Me'', about a trumpet player *''

Double Income, No Kids Yet ''Double Income, No Kids Yet'' is a British radio sitcom written by David Spicer and originally broadcast on BBC Radio 4 from June 2001 to November 2003. There were three series of six episodes each starring David Tennant as Daniel and Elizab ...

'', about a childless couple surrounded by families *'' Double Science'', about school science teachers *'' Ed Reardon's Week'', a struggling and aging writer *''

Elephants to Catch Eels ''Elephants to Catch Eels'' is a historical situation comedy originally broadcast on BBC Radio 4. It was broadcast in two series of six half-hour episodes each, from February to March 2003 and April to May 2004. It was written by Tom Jamieson an ...

'', historical sitcom about Cornish smugglers *'' ElvenQuest'', fantasy parody *'' The Embassy Lark'', diplomatic comedy *'' Fags, Mags and Bags'' (2007–), set in a newsagent/general store *''The Fall Of The Mausoleum Club'' (1988), macabre comedy starring Jim Broadbent *''Fallen Arches'' (1988–89) *''Four Joneses and a Jenkins'', family comedy-drama set in rural Wales *
Flatshare by Beth O'Leary
' *'' Flying the Flag'' (1987–92), Cold War diplomatic satire *'' Flywheel, Shyster and Flywheel'' (on Radio 4 1990–2, originally made for NBC Blue Network), law firm satire featuring the

Marx Brothers The Marx Brothers were an American family comedy act that was successful in vaudeville, on Broadway, and in motion pictures from 1905 to 1949. Five of the Marx Brothers' thirteen feature films were selected by the American Film Institute (AFI) ...

*'' Giles Wemmbley Hogg Goes Off'', adventures of a posh idiot traveling the world *'' Hinge and Bracket'', comedy from female impersonators: **''At Home with Hinge and Bracket'' (1990) **''The Enchanting World of Hinge and Bracket'' (1977–1979) **''The Random Jottings of Hinge and Bracket'' (1982–1989) *'' The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy'' (1978, 1980, 2004–5), science fiction comedy by Douglas Adams *'' Hordes of the Things'', parody of

The Lord of the Rings ''The Lord of the Rings'' is an epic high-fantasy novel by English author and scholar J. R. R. Tolkien. Set in Middle-earth, intended to be Earth at some time in the distant past, the story began as a sequel to Tolkien's 1937 children's bo ...

*'' The House of the Spirit Levels'', parody of business and northern family sagas *'' Hut 33'' (2007–09), set among code-breakers at

Bletchley Park Bletchley Park is an English country house and estate in Bletchley, Milton Keynes (Buckinghamshire) that became the principal centre of Allied code-breaking during the Second World War. The mansion was constructed during the years following ...

*''I Think I've Got a Problem'', musical comedy with Bob Monkhouse and Suggs *In the..., black comedies based on Mark Tavener's writing **'' In the Red'' **'' In the Balance'' **''In the Chair'' **''In the End'' *'' King Street Junior'', junior school *''

Knowing Me, Knowing You "Knowing Me, Knowing You" is a song recorded by Swedish pop group ABBA, released in February 1977 as the third single from the group's fourth album, ''Arrival'' (1976). It was written by Benny Andersson, Björn Ulvaeus and Stig Anderson, with A ...

'' (1992–93), parody with

Steve Coogan Stephen John Coogan (; born 14 October 1965) is an English actor, comedian, producer and screenwriter. He is most known for creating original characters such as Alan Partridge, a socially inept and politically incorrect media personality, whi ...

's presenter character *'' Ladies of Letters'', sitcom with Patricia Routledge and Prunella Scales playing elderly correspondents *''Legal, Decent, Honest and Truthful'', advertising satire starring Martin Jarvis *''

Lenin of the Rovers ''Lenin of the Rovers'' was a BBC Radio 4 comedy series from 1988 written by Marcus Berkmann, produced by Harry Thompson and starring comedian Alexei Sayle as Ricky Lenin, Russian captain of Felchester Rovers - Britain's only communist football ...

'' *''

Linda Smith's A Brief History of Timewasting ''Linda Smith's A Brief History of Timewasting'' was a BBC Radio 4 situation comedy show written by and starring Linda Smith. It ran for two series of six episodes each from July 2001 until July 2002. Set in East London, where Smith herself l ...

'' *''The Little Big Woman Show'', sitcom about a wannabe singer working as a temp *'' Little Blighty on the Down'' (1988–92), satirical village comedy *''A Little Night Exposure'' (1978) *'' Living with the Enemy'', former left-wing comedian and right-wing politician forced into house-share *''

The Long Dark Tea-Time of the Soul ''The Long Dark Tea-Time of the Soul'' is a 1988 humorous fantasy detective novel by Douglas Adams. It is the second book by Adams featuring private detective Dirk Gently, the first being ''Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency''. Adams had ...

'', Douglas Adams adaptation *''Man of Soup'', sitcom set in post-Soviet eastern Europe *''

The Masterson Inheritance ''The Masterson Inheritance'' was an improvised comedy series broadcast on BBC Radio 4 from 1993 to 1995 billed as ''"an improvised historical saga of a family at war with itself."'' There were three series and two Christmas specials. It was ...

'', improvised historical comedy parodying costume drama *''McKay the New'' (1989–91), sitcom *'' The Men from the Ministry'' (1962–77), civil service *''Millport. Set in main town of Great Cumbrae, island in River Clyde'' *''

Milton Jones Milton Hywel Jones (born 16 May 1964) is an English comedian. His style of humour is based on one-liners involving puns delivered in a deadpan and slightly neurotic style. Jones has had various shows on BBC Radio 4 and was a recurring guest p ...

'': **''

Another Case of Milton Jones ''Another Case of Milton Jones'' is the third distinct comedy programme starring Milton Jones to be broadcast by BBC Radio 4 (the others being ''The Very World of Milton Jones'' and ''The House of Milton Jones''). The programme ran for five ser ...

'' **''

The House of Milton Jones ''The House of Milton Jones'' is a radio comedy series which was first broadcast in 2003 on BBC Radio 4. It was written by Milton Jones and James Carey, and starred Milton Jones as himself, Olivia Colman as Milton's sister Susan, Nigel Lindsay ...

'' **''

The Very World of Milton Jones ''The Very World of Milton Jones'' was a comedy show broadcast on BBC Radio 4 between 1998 and 2001 starring English comedian Milton Jones. It ran for three series.

'' *''Mr and Mrs Smith'', marriage guidance sitcom by British comedian Will Smith (comedian), Will Smith *''Mr Blue Sky'' show about an optimistic family man by Andrew Collins *''More Mr Mulliner'', from PG Wodehouse's stories *''The Motorway Men'' (1972), sitcom about labourers building motorways *''

Nebulous ''Nebulous'' is a post-apocalyptic science fiction comedy radio show written by Graham Duff and produced by Ted Dowd from Baby Cow Productions; it is directed by Nicholas Briggs. The series premiered in the United Kingdom on BBC Radio 4. Set ...

'', post-apocalyptic *''

The Next Programme Follows Almost Immediately ''The Next Programme Follows Almost Immediately'' (TNPFAI) was a cult BBC comedy of the 1970s. The programme starred Bill Wallis, David Jason, Denise Coffey, David Gooderson and Jonathan Cecil. The basic story revolved around a comedy factory ...

'', 1970s show set in a comedy factory starring David Jason *'' The Nick Revell Show'', absurdist sitcom about a writer and his talking geraniums *''Night Class'', Johnny Vegas sitcom about a pottery teacher *''

No Commitments ''No Commitments'' is a radio drama written by Simon Brett, originally broadcast on BBC Radio 4 and now on BBC Radio 4 Extra. It ran for 13 series, starting in 1992. The sitcom portrays the day-to-day lives of three very different sisters. All ...

'', about three sisters *''

Not Today, Thank You ''Not Today, Thank You'' is a British radio comedy featured on BBC Radio 4. It stars Harry Shearer (known for ''The Simpsons'' and ''This Is Spinal Tap'') as Nostrils, a man convinced that he is extremely unattractive, and Brian Hayes as Brian ...

'' *''Old Dog and the Partridge'', pub sitcom *''

Old Harry's Game ''Old Harry's Game'' is a UK radio comedy written and directed by Andy Hamilton, who also plays the cynical, world-weary Satan. "Old Harry" is one of many names for the devil. The show's title is a humorous play on the title of the 1982 TV ser ...

'', Andy Hamilton comedy about Satan *''

Our Brave Boys ''Our Brave Boys'' is Christopher Lee's radio-comedy drama series about a high-flying civil servant who is posted to the Ministry of Defence, where she finds herself boss to four military personnel. The "boys" are nearing the end of their sti ...

'', set in British Ministry of Defence *'' Parsley Sidings'', set in a quiet railway station *''

Party A party is a gathering of people who have been invited by a host for the purposes of socializing, conversation, recreation, or as part of a festival or other commemoration or celebration of a special occasion. A party will often featu ...

'', about young people founding a new political party *'' The Party Line'', topical political sitcom by Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis *'' The Quanderhorn Xperimentations'' (2018), a science fiction spoof by

Rob Grant Robert Grant is an English comedy writer, television producer and co-creator of '' Red Dwarf''. Since ''Red Dwarf'', Grant has written two television series, '' The Strangerers'' and '' Dark Ages'', and four solo novels, his most recent being '' ...

and Andrew Marshall *''The Rapid Eye Movement'', sitcom about a writer with tiny actors living in his head *'' Reluctant Persuaders'', London's worst advertising agency. Written by Edward Rowett. Stars

Nigel Havers Nigel Allan Havers (born 6 November 1951) is an English actor. His film roles include Lord Andrew Lindsay in the 1981 British film ''Chariots of Fire'', which earned him a BAFTA nomination; as Dr. Rawlins in the 1987 Steven Spielberg war dram ...

, Josie Lawrence,

Mathew Baynton Mathew John Baynton (born 18 November 1980) is an English actor, writer, comedian, singer, and musician best known as a member of the British Horrible Histories troupe in which he starred in the TV series '' Horrible Histories''; as well as an a ...

, Rasmus Hardiker, Olivia Nixon and

Kieran Hodgson Kieran Hodgson is a British character comedian, actor, and writer. He is best known for his role as Gordon in Two Doors Down. Early life and education Kieran Hodgson was raised in Holmfirth, West Yorkshire and educated at Holmfirth High Schoo ...

*''Rent'', house share comedy *'' Revolting People'', set US in run-up to

American Revolutionary War The American Revolutionary War (April 19, 1775 – September 3, 1783), also known as the Revolutionary War or American War of Independence, was a major war of the American Revolution. Widely considered as the war that secured the independence of t ...

*'' Rigor Mortis'', in hospital pathology department *'' Ring Around the Bath'', domestic sitcom *'' Robin and Wendy's Wet Weekends'' *''Romantic Friction'', sitcom about a romance writer *''Ronan the Amphibian'' (2003), about a financial adviser turned into an amphibian by aliens *''Rudy's Rare Records'', set in a record store starring Lenny Henry *''Scenes from Provincial Life'', adaptation of William Cooper's novel *''Sean Lock'': **''Sean Lock, 15 Storeys High'', sitcom **''Sean Lock's 15 Minutes Of Misery'', sitcom *'' Seymour the Fractal Cat'', science fiction *''Share and Share Alike'', sitcom about a share-dealing club *The Six Mothers-in-law of HenryVIII (2003), an unreliable history of Tudor times created and written by Barry Grossman *''

The Shuttleworths ''The Shuttleworths'' is a British radio comedy that aired between 1993 and 2010, as five series and numerous specials on BBC Radio 4. It features "versatile singer/songwriter from Sheffield" John Shuttleworth, his family, and his neighbours, ...

'', comedy about domestic life of character John Shuttleworth *''

Smelling of Roses ''Smelling of Roses'' was a BBC Radio 4 comedy series starring Prunella Scales and written by Simon Brett. There were four series, each of six episodes, broadcast from 2000 to 2003. The series was produced and directed by Maria Esposito (some ep ...

'', Prunella Scales as an event manager *''Snap'', divorce sitcom by Paul Mendelson *'' The Sofa of Time'', fantasy comedy *''Something or Other'', dark comedy by Alex Bartlette and Grant Cathro *''Stanley Baxter and Friends'', series of 4 sitcoms *''Stockport, so Good they Named it Once'', comedy drama *''

Think the Unthinkable ''Think the Unthinkable'' is an audience sitcom about hapless management consultants, written by James Cary and first broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 2001. It starred Marcus Brigstocke, David Mitchell, Catherine Shepherd, Emma Kennedy and Beth Ch ...

'' (2001–05), about management consultants *''Three Men Went to Mow'' (2002–03), gardening sitcom *''Tim Merryman's Days of Clover'' (2003), business sitcom *''Time For Mrs Milliner'', Jane Asher hat-making sitcom *'' To the Manor Born'' *''Toad Squad'', episode of ''Hopes and Desires'' re-broadcast as a one-off *'' Truly, Madly, Bletchley'', sitcom about public access radio *''Two Doors Down'', sitcom set in suburban Glasgow *'' Unnatural Acts'', sitcom about a married couple *'' Up the Garden Path'', family comedy from Sue Limb's novel *'' Tomorrow, Today!'', science fiction parody *''Vongole'', campus comedy with Bill Nighy *''

Weak at the Top ''Weak at the Top'' is a situation comedy originally broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 2005 and 2006. It revolves around a businessman anti-hero, John Weak (Alexander Armstrong), whose main attributes are summed up in the words "randy, sexist, and dru ...

'', business and management satire *'' Whatever Happened to the Likely Lads?'' (1975), adaptation of TV series about two working-class men * Creighton Wheeler, a Zelig-like figure in two series: **''Wheeler's Fortune'' **''Wheeler's Wonder'' *''A Whole 'Nother Story'', sitcom *''Wild Things'', garden centre sitcom *''Winston in Love'', Peter Tinniswood sitcom *''The Wordsmiths at Gorsemere'', romantic poetry spoof by Sue Limb from her book *''

World of Pub ''World of Pub'' is a radio and television sitcom, set in a pub in the East End of London, written by Tony Roche, directed by Michael Cumming and produced by Jane Berthoud. The radio version had two series on BBC Radio 4, between 4 March 1998 ...

'', pub sitcom *'' Yes Minister'', adaptation of satire about politician and civil service *'' You'll Have Had Your Tea'' (2002–07), silly comedy using

Barry Cryer Barry Charles Cryer (23 March 1935 – 25 January 2022) was an English writer, comedian, and actor. As well as performing on stage, radio and television, Cryer wrote for many performers including Dave Allen, Stanley Baxter, Jack Benny, Rory ...

and Graeme Garden's long-running characters

Sketch shows

*'' And Now in Colour'', sketch show *'' Armstrong and Miller'' *''

The Atkinson People ''The Atkinson People'' is a 1979 BBC radio comedy series. The series, which was first broadcast sporadically in 1979 by the BBC's arts radio station Radio 3, features a satirical profile of a fictional famous person each week. It is notable a ...

'', spoof profiles *'' Auntie's Secret Box'' (1996) *'' Beachcomber, by the Way'', surreal comedy *''

Bearded Ladies A bearded lady (or bearded woman) is a female with a naturally occurring beard normally due to the condition known as hirsutism or hypertrichosis. Hypertrichosis causes people of either sex to develop excess hair over their entire body (includin ...

'' *'' The Big Booth'', sketch show with

Boothby Graffoe Boothby Graffoe is a village and civil parish in the North Kesteven district of Lincolnshire, England. The population of the civil parish at the 2011 census was 223. It is situated approximately south from the city and county town of Lincol ...

and others *'' Bigipedia'', high-concept sketch show set within a fictional

wikipedia Wikipedia is a multilingual free online encyclopedia written and maintained by a community of volunteers, known as Wikipedians, through open collaboration and using a wiki-based editing system. Wikipedia is the largest and most-read refer ...

-like website *'' The Burkiss Way'' *''

The Cheese Shop The Cheese Shop were a troupe of six comedy writer-performers from the revue circuit of University of Warwick. Between 1997 and 1999, Gerard Foster, Dave Lamb, Gordon Southern, Tim Verrinder, Ben Ward and Richie Webb appeared in three series ...

'' *'' Chewin' the Fat'' *''The Children's Hour'', spoof children's show reports *''Cliché'' (1981) *'' Concrete Cow'' (2002–03) *'' The Consultants'' (2003–05) *''The Curried Goat Show'', sketch show *'' Dan and Nick: The Wildebeest Years'' *'' Dead Ringers'' *''

Dial M for Pizza ''Dial M for Pizza'' was a sketch show broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in two series in 1987 and 1988, written by Ian Brown and James Hendrie. The series starred Robert Bathurst, Brenda Blethyn, Mike Grady and Jonathan Kydd. Other performers on ...

'' *'' Don't Start'' *'' Down the Line'' *''Five Squeezy Pieces'', largely female sketch show *'' Forty Nights in the Wildebeest'' sketch show, follow up to '' Dan and Nick: The Wildebeest Years'' *'' Goodness Gracious Me'' *''

The Grumbleweeds Radio Show ''The Grumbleweeds' Radio Show'' was a comedy sketch show that aired for fifteen series between 1979 and 1988, starring The Grumbleweeds and broadcast on BBC Radio 2 (later repeated on BBC Radio 4). The show title was later shortened to ''The ...

'' (1979–88 Radio 2; ? –91) *'' The Harpoon'' *'' Harry Hill's Fruit Corner'' *''Hearing with Hegley'', sketch show with poet John Hegley *''

The Hudson and Pepperdine Show ''The Hudson and Pepperdine Show'' is a comedy sketch show vehicle on BBC Radio 4 (repeated on BBC Radio 4 Extra) for the duo Melanie Hudson and Vicki Pepperdine. Four series have been broadcast, in 2000 (4 episodes), 2001 (4 episodes), 2003 (6 ...

'' *''The In Crowd'', sketch show from Manchester including Robin Ince *'' In One Ear'', sketch show *''

Injury Time Association football, more commonly known as football or soccer, is a team sport played between two teams of 11 players who primarily use their feet to propel the ball around a rectangular field called a pitch. The objective of the game is t ...

'' (1980–82), Oxbridge performers in revue sketches *''The Jason Explanation'', sketch show with David Jason *''

John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme ''John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme'' is a sketch comedy series broadcast on BBC Radio 4. John Finnemore is the sole writer and performs with Margaret Cabourn-Smith, Simon Kane, Lawry Lewin and Carrie Quinlan. The first series was broadcast o ...

'' (2011 to present) *'' Laura Solon: Talking and Not Talking'' *''

The League Against Tedium Simon Munnery, also known as his characters "Alan Parker: Urban Warrior" and "The League Against Tedium", is an English comedian. He performs mainly to an alternative audience but has pierced the mainstream both with his BBC Radio 1 show in 19 ...

'', Simon Munnery *'' On the Town With the League of Gentlemen'' (1997) *'' Lines From My Grandfather's Forehead'' (1971–72) *''

Lionel Nimrod's Inexplicable World ''Lionel Nimrod's Inexplicable World'' was a BBC Radio 4 comedy series starring Stewart Lee and Richard Herring (the comedy duo Lee and Herring), and narrated by Tom Baker as the title character Lionel Nimrod, an over-the-top parody of Leonard ...

'', parodic show exploring a different topic each week *''

Listen Against ''Listen Against'' is a BBC Radio 4 series. Its title is a play on the name of the BBC's Listen Again service. Presented by Jon Holmes and Alice Arnold, it takes a surreal look at the week's radio. Created by Jon Holmes, it is co-written by Bil ...

'', parodying British radio *''

Listen to Les ''Listen to Les'' was a long-running comedy sketch show on BBC Radio 2 starring Les Dawson. Dawson performed various deadpan monologues and played in a number of recurring character sketches including'' "At Home with the Desponds"'', ''"The S ...

'', Les Dawson *''

Little Britain Little Britain may refer to: Arts and entertainment * ''Little Britain'' (sketch show), a British radio and then TV show ** ''Little Britain USA'', an American spin-off * "Little Britain", a song by Dreadzone from the 1995 album ''Second Light'' * ...

'' *''

A Look Back at the Nineties ''A Look Back At The Nineties'' was a British comedy radio series first broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 1993. Presented by Brian Perkins, the 5 episodes were a spoof look back at the years 1995 to 1999 from the standpoint of New Year's Eve 1999. Each ...

'', satirical sketches *''Marriott's Monologues'', monologues by comic writer

Marriott Edgar Marriott Edgar (5 October 1880 – 5 May 1951), born George Marriott Edgar in Kirkcudbright, Scotland, was a British poet, scriptwriter and comedian, best known for writing many of the monologues performed by Stanley Holloway, particularly the ...

*'' The Mel and Sue Thing'' *''The Michael Bentine Show'' *''

The Boosh ''The Boosh'' (released on CD as ''The Mighty Boosh'') is a 2001 radio series, written and performed by The Mighty Boosh (Julian Barratt, Noel Fielding, and Rich Fulcher), and originally broadcast on BBC London Live, then BBC Radio 4, and late ...

'' *''The Miles and Millner Show'', music and sketches *''

The Milligan Papers ''The Milligan Papers'' was a BBC radio comedy show, written by John Antrobus and starring Spike Milligan. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 1987, it also featured Chris Langham, John Bluthal, and Antrobus, and is often referred to as ''A Go ...

'' *''

Milligna (or Your Favourite Spike) ''Milligna (or Your Favourite Spike)'', also known as "The Milligna Show", was a radio comedy sketch show, written by Spike Milligan, performed by John Bluthal, Vilma Hollingbery, and Milligan himself. Musical interludes were provided by R ...

'', Spike Milligan sketch show *'' The Million Pound Radio Show'' *'' The Museum of Everything'' *'' Naked Radio'' *'' The Now Show'' (1998–) *''

The Omar Khayyam Show ''The Omar Khayyam Show'' was a 1963 BBC radio comedy programme, written by Spike Milligan based on six episodes of his '' The Idiot Weekly'' made for the Australian Broadcasting Commission in 1958–1962. The cast was Spike Milligan, John ...

'', Spike Milligan comedy *'' On the Hour'' (1991–92) *'' The Pin'', winner of 'Best Comedy' at 2016 BBC Radio Awards *'' Radio Active'' (1980–7) *'' Radio9'' *''The Reduced Shakespeare Radio Show'', Shakespeare parody *'' Round The Horne'' *'' Saturday Night Fry'' (1988) *''Six Geese a Laying'', Zoe Lyons *''The Six Mothers in Law of Henry VIII'', parodic history documentary *'' The Skewer'' *''The Skivers'', sketches *'' The Small World of Dominic Holland'', standup and sketches *''

Son of Cliché A son is a male offspring; a boy or a man in relation to his parents. The female counterpart is a daughter. From a biological perspective, a son constitutes a first degree relative. Social issues In pre-industrial societies and some current co ...

'' (1983–84) *''

Struck Off and Die Struck Off and Die were a British comedy duo active during the 1990s which consisted of doctors Tony Gardner and Phil Hammond. Their material drew heavily on their knowledge and experience of healthcare, and took a particularly cynical view of the ...

'', medical themed sketches and vox pops *''

The Sunday Format ''The Sunday Format'', "BBC Radio 4's first high-quality weekend broadsheet newspaper", is a British satirical radio comedy. The programme is a parody of British middle class newspapers, in particular the lifestyle supplements and glossy celebri ...

'' *''A Swift Laugh'', Griff Rhys Jones selects great comedy moments *'' That Mitchell and Webb Sound'' *''This Is Craig Brown'', satirical sketches *''Two Thousand Years of Radio'', comedy with Claire Downes and Stuart Lane *'' Week Ending'' (1970–98)

Individual comedy plays

*'' The 15 Minute Musical'' (2004–) *''Kenneth William's Playhouse'' (1975) *''Trapped'', series of comedy dramas about trapped people, by Mark and Daniel Maier

Stand-up, cabaret, and variety

*'' Boothby Graffoe In No Particular Order'' *'' The Cabaret Upstairs'', introduced by Clive Anderson *''Four at the Store'', stand-up *''Four in a Field'', stand-up from Glastonbury Festival and Latitude Festival *''The Frankie Howerd (Variety) Show'' *''Henry Normal's Encyclopedia Poetica'', spoof guide to poetry with readings from comic poets *''Ken Dodd's Palace of Laughter'', from his touring show *''The Ken Dodd Show'' *'' King Cutler'', Phyllis King and Ivor Cutler performing songs, poems, and stories *'' Mark Steel's in Town'', performed in venues around (and outside) the UK *'' Ross Noble Goes Global'' (2002–04) *''Ross Noble On...'' *''A Set and a Song'', comedy and music *''Sounding Off with McGough'', performances by poet Roger McGough *''Stand Up 2'' *''Stand Up America'' *''Stand Up Great Britain'' *''Stand Ups and Strumpets''

Talks

*''

Chris Addison Christopher David Addison (born 5 November 1971) is a British comedian, writer, actor, and director. He is perhaps best known for his role as a regular panellist on '' Mock the Week''. He is also known for his lecture-style comedy shows, two o ...

'': **''

The Ape That Got Lucky ''The Ape That Got Lucky'' was a four-part radio series broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in August 2005. Written by Chris Addison and Carl Cooper, it was based around Chris Addison giving a lecture on the evolution of man from "ugly ape" into the all tim ...

'' **'' Chris Addison's Civilisation'' (2006) *''Fanshawe Gets to the Bottom of'' *''Frank Muir Goes Into'', comedian takes a humorous look at different topics *''Guy Browning's Small Talk'', humorous life coaching advice *'' Rainer Hersch'': **''All Classical Music Explained'' **''Rainer Hersch's 20th Century Retrospective'' **''It's a Fair Cop'' *''

Jeremy Hardy Speaks to the Nation ''Jeremy Hardy Speaks to the Nation'' was a BBC Radio 4 series of comedy lectures hosted by Jeremy Hardy, first broadcast in September 1993. The tenth and final series aired in 2014. The lectures were on topics like "How to have a baby", "How to ...

'' *''Life, Death and Sex with Mike and Sue'' *''

Mark Steel Mark Steel (born 4 July 1960) is an English author, broadcaster, stand-up comedian and newspaper columnist. He has made many appearances on radio and television shows as a guest panellist, and has written regular columns in '' The Guardian'', ' ...

'': **''

The Mark Steel Lectures ''The Mark Steel Lectures'' are a series of radio and television programmes. Written and delivered by Mark Steel, each scripted lecture presents arguments for the importance of a historical figure. History The lectures were originally broadcas ...

'' (1999–2002) **''

The Mark Steel Revolution ''The Mark Steel Revolution'' was broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 1998. Written and delivered by Mark Steel, each scripted lecture presents an informative, yet witty, account of a revolution. Many of the points are illustrated with readings by Mart ...

'' (1998) **'' The Mark Steel Solution'' (1992 Radio 5; 1994–96) *'' Mark Watson Makes the World Substantially Better'' (2007) *''

Mitch Benn's Crimes Against Music ''Mitch Benn's Crimes Against Music'' is a BBC Radio 4 comedy series, taking a satirical look at popular music. It is written by and stars Mitch Benn and Robin Ince. It also features Mitch's group ''The Distractions'' ( Kirsty Newton and Tash ...

'' *'' People Like Us'' (1995–97) *''The Problem with Adam Bloom'' with

Adam Bloom Adam Bloom (born 8 December 1970) is a British comedian and writer. He has played The Edinburgh Festival for many years, once winning The Edinburgh Festival Polygram Punter Comedy Award. In 1998 he won The Time Out Comedy Award for Best Stand- ...

*''Round Ireland with a Fridge'', by Tony Hawks, later a

film A film also called a movie, motion picture, moving picture, picture, photoplay or (slang) flick is a work of visual art that simulates experiences and otherwise communicates ideas, stories, perceptions, feelings, beauty, or atmospher ...

*''Where Did It All Go Wrong?'', monologues from Simon Munnery *'' Will Smith Presents the Tao of Bergerac''

Documentaries

*''Absent Friends'', documentary about off-screen comedy characters by Alan Stafford *''The Borscht Belt'', documentary by David Prest *''Cartoons, Lampoons, and Buffoons'' (1998) *'' Comedy Album Heroes'', Greg Proops presents show about classic comedy albums *''Double Trouble'', documentary about famous comedy double acts *''Fred Housego's Unknowns'', documentary about lesser-known comedians *''How Tickled Am I'', profiles of comedians and comic actors by Mark Radcliffe *'' Palace of Laughter'' (2002–03), Geoffrey Wheeler visits old music halls *''Radio Anarchists'', profile of American 1960s pranksters Coyle and Sharpe *''Radio Fun'', series on comics presented by Bob Monkhouse *''Should We Be Laughing?'', documentary about disability in comedy *''Six Characters in Search of an Answer'', profiling well-known comedy characters *''There'll Never be Another'', documentary on comedy with Graeme Garden *''Turns of the Century'', comedy documentary

Science, technology and medicine

*'' All in the Mind'' (2003–) *''Another Five Numbers'' *''Brief History of the End of Everything'' *''Britain's X-Files'' *''Case Notes'' *''A Cell for All Seasons'' *''Changing Places'' *''Check Up'' *''Climate Wars'' *''The Columbia Astronauts'' *''Connect'' *''Costing the Earth'' *''Dial a Scientist'' — (~1976) (see

Brian J. Ford Brian J. Ford HonFLS HonFRMS (born 1939 in Corsham, Wiltshire) is an independent research biologist, author, and lecturer, who publishes on scientific issues for the general public. He has also been a television personality for more than 40 ...

(scientist)) *''Emotional Rollercoaster'' *''Five Numbers'' *''Frontiers'' *''The Good, the Bad and the Ugly'' *''Home Planet'' *'' The Infinite Monkey Cage'' *''The Life Scientific'' *''Land Lines'' *''Leading Edge'' *''Life as an Adult'' *''Life as a Teenager'' *''Life in Middle Age'' *''Lifeblood'' *''Living with Pain'' *''Living World'' *'' Material World'' *''Medicine Now'' *''Mind Changers'' *''The Mozart Effect'' *''

Nature Nature, in the broadest sense, is the physical world or universe. "Nature" can refer to the phenomena of the physical world, and also to life in general. The study of nature is a large, if not the only, part of science. Although humans are ...

'' *''Nature's Magic'' *''The New X-Files'' *''One Man's Medicine'' *''Patient Progress: Strokes'' *''Rainforests of the Deep'' *''Red Planet'' *''

Reith Lectures The Reith Lectures is a series of annual BBC radio lectures given by leading figures of the day. They are commissioned by the BBC and broadcast on Radio 4 and the World Service. The lectures were inaugurated in 1948 to mark the historic cont ...

'' *''Science Now'' (1974–1975+ (?)) (see

) *''Scientists in a Shoebox'' *''Seeds of Trouble'' *''Small Dog on Mars'' *''Stars in Their Eyes'' *''Swan Migration'' *''Tales of Cats and Comets'' *''Think About It'' *''

Tweet of the Day ''Tweet of the Day'' is a British radio programme broadcast on BBC Radio 4 on weekdays at 05:58 from Monday to Friday. In the current format, the Sunday episode, (08:58), no longer features birdsong, instead the presenter explains their reasons ...

'' (2013-) *''A Twist to Life'' *''Unearthing Mysteries'' *''Walk Out to Winter'' *''What Remains to Be Discovered?'' *''Whatever you think'' *''Where are you taking us?'' *''Wild Europe'' *''Wild Underground'' *''

World on the Move ''World on the Move'' is a nature radio series broadcast weekly on BBC Radio 4. It is presented by Philippa Forrester and Brett Westwood Brett Westwood is a radio presenter and author, specialising in natural history. He regularly presents ep ...

'' *''Wrestling with Words''

Religion and ethics

*'' Bells on Sunday'' *'' Beyond Belief'' *''Bigots and Believers'' *''The Choice'' *''Church Going'' *''

The Daily Service ''The Daily Service'' is a short Christian service broadcast every weekday morning between 09:45 and 10:00 on BBC Radio 4's long wave and DAB frequencies. It was also broadcast on Radio 4's FM frequencies until 13 September 1991. In 1926, Britis ...

'' (1925 Daventry 5XX; 1929 National Programme; 1939–) *''Devout Sceptics'' *''Four Noble Truths'' *''A Higher Place'' (2002) *''In the Footsteps of Moses'' *''

Lent Talks ''Lent Talks'' is a series of talks, normally broadcast on BBC Radio 4 at 8:45 p.m. on a Wednesday in the United Kingdom, to mark the Christian season of Lent. They typically are brief talks, lasting about fifteen minutes, and have featured va ...

'' *'' The Long Search'' (1977) *''Missionaries'' *'' The Moral Maze'' (1990–) *'' Prayer for the Day'' *''The Real Patron Saints'' *'' Something Understood'' (1995–) *''Sounding the Divine'' *''

Sunday Sunday is the day of the week between Saturday and Monday. In most Western countries, Sunday is a day of rest and a part of the weekend. It is often considered the first day of the week. For most observant adherents of Christianity, Sund ...

'' *''Sunday Worship'' *''Ten to Eight'' (1965–70) *'' Thought for the Day'' (1970–) *''Words from the Cross''

History

*'' A History of the World in 100 Objects'' (2010–) *'' The Norman Way'' (2004) *''Apprentice'' *''Back to Beeching'' *''The Child Migrants'' *''City of the Sharp Nosed Fish'' *''Creme de la Crime'', documentary about famous crimes with Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis *''The Dark Origins of Britain'' *''The Decade of Self-doubt'' *''Document'' *''Falkland Families'' *''For What It's Worth'' *''

Great Lives ''Great Lives'' is a BBC Radio 4 biography series, produced in Bristol. It has been presented by Joan Bakewell, Humphrey Carpenter, Francine Stock and currently (since April 2006) Matthew Parris. A distinguished guest is asked to nominate the pe ...

'' *''Heroes and Villains'' *''A History of Human Folly'' *''

In Our Time In Our Time may refer to: * ''In Our Time'' (1944 film), a film starring Ida Lupino and Paul Henreid * ''In Our Time'' (1982 film), a Taiwanese anthology film featuring director Edward Yang; considered the beginning of the "New Taiwan Cinema" * ''In ...

'' (1998–) *''Lend Me Your Ears'' *''The Long View'' *''Making History'' *''Mapping the Town'' *''Memory Like Shells Bursting'' *''Reconciling Histories'' *'' The Reunion'' *''The Roman Way'' *''The Routes of English'' *''The Secret Museum'' *''Soldier, Sailor'' *''Spies R US: the history of the CIA'' *''The Telemark Heroes'' *'' This Sceptred Isle'' (1995–) *''The Three Voyages of Captain Cook'' *''Tiger Tales'' *''Voices of the Powerless'' *''What If..?'' *''Why Did We Do That?''

Factual

*'' The Archive Hour'' *''

Between Ourselves ''Between Ourselves'' is an Australian television variety series which aired on ABC. The first episode aired on 20 June 1963, and the final episode aired 19 September 1963. The cast included Johnny Ladd, Tikki Taylor, Bill Newman, Kevan Johnston ...

'' *'' Breakaway'' (1979–98) *'' Cartoon Clichés'' *'' Chetham's School of Music'' *'' Community Caring'' *'' Cutting a Dash'' *'' A Dance through Time'' *'' Darcus and Dickens'' *'' Deep Blue'' *'' Desert Island Discs'' (1942–), long-running show in which a guest picks their favourite records *''A Different World'' *''

Down Your Way ''Down Your Way'' was a BBC radio series which ran from 29 December 1946 to 1992, originally on the Home Service, later on BBC Radio 4, usually being broadcast on Sunday afternoons. It visited towns and villages around the United Kingdom, spoke to ...

'' *'' Excess Baggage'' *'' Feedback: Radio series'' *''

'', documentary reports *''

The Food Programme ''The Food Programme'' is a BBC Radio 4 programme investigating and celebrating good food, founded by Derek Cooper and currently presented by Sheila Dillon, Dan Saladino, Leyla Kazim and Jaega Wise. The series is produced by BBC Audio in Br ...

'' *'' Four Corners'' *'' Four Thought'' *'' Herbs: Pure and Simple'' *'' Home This Afternoon'' (1964–70) *''

The House I Grew Up In ''The House I Grew Up In'' is a BBC Radio series. The first episode of the first series was broadcast on 6 August 2007 on BBC Radio 4. With the presenter Wendy Robbins, each week an influential Briton explains some of their thoughts and memor ...

'' *'' Gardeners' Question Time'' (1947–), long-running horticultural advice from a panel of experts *'' Go 4 It'' *'' Going Places'' *''

'' *'' Home Truths'' (1998–2006) *'' In Living Memory'' *''

'' (2002–) *'' In Touch'' *'' An Indian in Bloomsbury'' *'' Is It On?'' *'' It's My Story: Physician, Heal Thyself'' *'' Last Word'' *''The Learning Curve'' *''Let's Pretend'' *'' The Message'' *'' Nothing to Do But Drink'' *'' On the Ropes'' *'' On Your Farm'' *'' Open Country'' *''

Painted Fabrics Paint is any pigmented liquid, liquefiable, or solid mastic composition that, after application to a substrate in a thin layer, converts to a solid film. It is most commonly used to protect, color, or provide texture. Paint can be made in man ...

'' *'' Poisoned Angel: the Story of Alma Rosé'' *'' Public Records, Private Lives'' *'' Questions, Questions'' *'' Ramblings'' *'' Reel Histories'' *'' Subterranean Stories'' *'' Thinking Allowed'' *'' This Sceptred Isle'' (1995–1996, 1999, 2001, 2005–2006) *'' Traveller's Tree'' *''Travels with my Anti-Semitism'' (1999), David Cohen *'' Veg Talk'' *'' Weekend Woman's Hour'' *'' Winnie the Pooh Lost and Found'' *''

Woman's Hour ''Woman's Hour'' is a radio magazine programme broadcast in the United Kingdom on the BBC Light Programme, BBC Radio 2, and later BBC Radio 4. It has been on the air since 1946. History Created by Norman Collins and originally presented ...

'' (1946 Light Programme; 1973–), magazine program aimed at women *''

Word of Mouth Word of mouth, or ''viva voce'', is the passing of information from person to person using oral communication, which could be as simple as telling someone the time of day. Storytelling is a common form of word-of-mouth communication where one pe ...

'' *'' A World in Your Ear'' *'' You and Yours'' (1970–)

Conversations

*'' Chain Reaction'', light-hearted interviews with each guest becoming the following week's host *'' Genius'', members of the public present ideas to make the world better *'' In Conversation With'', interviews, mainly with comedians *'' Loose Ends'' (1986–) *'' Midweek'' *'' Never the Same Again'' (1986–95) *'' Off The Page'' *''

Room 101 The Ministry of Truth, the Ministry of Peace, the Ministry of Love, and the Ministry of Plenty are the four ministries of the government of Oceania in the 1949 dystopian novel ''Nineteen Eighty-Four'', by George Orwell. The use of contradictory ...

'', in which celebrities pick their most-hated things *'' Start the Week'' *'' Stop The Week'' (1974–1992) *'' That Reminds Me'', reminiscences from celebrities *''Where Are You Taking Us?'' (1973?)-1974?Brian J Ford's 'bibliography' for 1974
– Accessed 12 Jun 2007 (also see

(presenter))

Miscellaneous

*'' After Eden'' *''After Happy Ever'' *'' Listen with Mother'' (1950 Light Programme; 1973–82) *'' Pick of the Week'' *'' Radio 4 Appeal'' *'' UK Theme'' (1973–2006) *'' Saturday Live'' *'' Shipping Forecast'' (1925 Daventry 5XX; 1929–39 National Programme; 1945 Light Programme; 1967 Radio 2; 1978–) *'' Test Match Special'' (1956 Third Programme; 1967 Radio 3; 1994–) *''Weather Forecast'' (1922 London 2LO; 1925 Daventry 5XX; 1929–39 National Programme; 1945–)

References

External links

BBC Radio 4 site – A-Z of all Radio 4 programmes
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