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Summary: Comedian Glenn Moore takes a look back though his almanac at major world events Perhaps best-known for his outrageously brilliant one-liners on Mock the Week , comedian Glenn Moore delivers a tale of comic mishaps in this BBC radio comedy series. Looking back through his almanac at a big event in history, Glenn finds out what he was doing at the time and looks into other strange connections to the day in question. Sit back and listen as Glenn interweaves extraordinary scenes from his life with a big event in history. In the first show, a Royal Wedding is the backdrop to a massive crisis in Glenn's love life. In episode two, the 2015 General Election inspires Glenn to stand in his school's own mock election as the candidate with the most unlikely set of policies ever... In the third programme, as one astronaut touches down from the International Space Station, Glenn decides to become Britain's next space explorer. And as the new Millennium dawns, in the series finale Glenn has the most catastrophic New Year's Eve ever. Production credits Written and presented by Glenn Moore Additional material: Katie Storey Produced and directed by David Tyler A Pozzitive production for BBC Radio 4 First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 on the following dates: Episode 1 15 November 2023 Episode 2 22 November 2023 Episode 3 29 November 2023 Episode 4 06 December 2023 Copyright © 2024 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd. (P) 2024 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd.

Summary: Comedy about the ruling family of Renaissance Italy's most inconsequential city-state In Monte Guano, a ridiculously small and penniless principality in Renaissance Italy, Prince Ludovico II finds his rule constantly undermined by those around him: his shrewd wife, his official mistress, and his three disappointing - if not outright humiliating - sons. As well as having to manage the ever-increasing tributes demanded by the Pope, Prince Ludovico must also contend with feeble conscripts in search of war booty, getting on the pilgrim map, fake currency, religious battles, and worst of all, English tourists. Can they keep their family together despite the chaos of their lives? Perfect for fans of Blackadder and The Castle , the brilliant comedy cast includes David Swift as Ludovico, Sian Phillips as Plethora, Graham Crowden as Francesco and Paul Bigley as Alessandro, as well as Saskia Wickham , Nick Romero , Christopher Kelham and Kim Wall . Production credits Devised by Neal Anthony Written by Neal Anthony, Roger Danes and Sue Limb Produced by Helen Williams and Dawn Ellis Cast Ludovico - David Swift Plethora - Sian Phillips Francesco - Graham Crowden Alessandro - Paul Bigley Rosalie - Saskia Wickham Salvatore - Nick Romero Guido - Christopher Kelham Brother Michael/Father Ignazio - Kim Wall Lord Luton - Nicholas Grace Series 1 First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in April 2001 Series 2 First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in May 2002 ©2022 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd (P)2022 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd

Summary: The first ever publication of a long-lost episode of Hancock's Half Hour , featuring Peter Sellers - plus bonus material Legendary sitcom Hancock's Half Hour ran for 102 episodes on BBC Radio between 1954 and 1959. Over 20 shows were subsequently lost - but now one of the funniest and most sought-after, 'The Marriage Bureau', has been rediscovered. The penultimate episode of Series 1, it features a unique appearance from Peter Sellers, standing in for Kenneth Williams. Available for the first time since its original broadcast in 1955, it sees Hancock looking for a job - and a wife... Alongside it is a fascinating documentary, Raiders of the Lost Archive , in which Keith Wickham - the Indiana Jones of archiving - and fellow treasure-hunters discuss the thrilling, complex work of locating and restoring missing radio classics. Plus, there's a surviving extract from the lost Hancock's Half Hour episode, 'The New Year Resolutions', and a previously unreleased documentary, H-H-H-Happy Birthday Hancock, in which Andrew Sachs presents an affectionate tribute to The Lad Himself with contributions from Denis Norden, Ray Galton, Alan Simpson, John Freeman and Sid James. Credits Hancock's Half Hour written by Ray Galton and Alan Simpson Produced by Dennis Main Wilson Thanks to Tessa Le Bars, Martin Gibbons, Keith Wickham, Richard Harrison, the Radio Circle and the Tony Hancock Appreciation Society. 'The Marriage Bureau' Starring Tony Hancock, Bill Kerr, Moira Lister, Sidney James and Peter Sellers Announcer: Adrian Waller Theme and incidental music composed by Wally Stott. Recorded by the BBC Revue Orchestra conducted by Harry Rabinowitz Sound restoration by Keith Wickham First broadcast BBC Light Programme, 8 February 1955 Raiders of the Lost Archive Presented by Keith Wickham Written and edited by Keith Wickham and James Peak With special thanks to the Radio Circle, Richard Harrison, Roger Bickerton, Mark Ayres, Steve Arnold, Tom Hercock, Hannah Ratford and all at BBC Archives in Caversham Produced by James Peak An Essential Radio production for BBC Radio 4 First broadcast BBC Radio 4, 13 October 2022 Extract from 'The New Year Resolutions' Starring Tony Hancock, Bill Kerr, Sidney James and Kenneth Williams Sound restoration by Jon Street First broadcast BBC Light Programme, 4 January 1956 NB: Due to the age and off-air nature of this recording, the sound quality may vary H-H-H Happy Birthday Hancock Presented by Andrew Sachs With contributions from Denis Norden, Ray Galton, Alan Simpson, John Freeman and Sid James, and excerpts from Hancock's Half Hour Produced by Richard Edis First broadcast BBC Radio 2, 11 May 1999 ©2023 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd (P)2023 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd

Summary: Miriam Margolyes leads a comedy spoof version of John Galsworthy's classic 'The Forsyte Saga' novels Follow the uproarious antics of the Edwardian Fosdyke family as they work their way out of the mining pits of Lancashire to become rulers of a global tripe empire. An empire that the villainous Roger Ditchely will stop at nothing to try and bring down... A classic tale of struggle, power, personalities, and offal. Based on Bill Tidy's hugely popular Daily Mirror cartoon strip, this full-cast production is a laugh-out-loud parody of John Galsworthy's classic, 'The Forsyte Saga'. Cast and credits Written by Bill Tidy and John Junkin Produced by Alan Nixon Josiah Fosdyke - Philip Lowrie Victoria Fosdyke - Miriam Margolyes Roger Ditchely - Christian Rodska Rebecca Fosdyke - Stephanie Turner Ben Ditchley - Colin Douglas Tom Fosdyke - David Threlfall The King - John Westerbrook The Warder - John Junkin Albert Fosdyke - Enn Reitel Von Richtofen and Colonel Boodle - Larry Lamb The Sergeant - Trevor Cooper Schmidt - David Timson Fifi - Sally Grace The Strangler - Nick Maloney The Judge - David Ross Other parts played by - Douglas Blackwell, Christopher Barr, David English, Nick Revell, Arthur Smith and John Dougall First Broadcast BBC Radio 4, October 1983 ©2023 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd (P)2023 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd

Summary: What would it be like to live as a quiet, intensely introverted recluse, hermit and vegan in a world that likes to party loudly and excessively?What are some of the extraordinary lengths introverts will go to in order to hide, literally, from the rest of the world? What, indeed, is an introvert, or a recluse, and are we perhaps one of them without actually realising it? These and many other thought-provoking questions are answered in this funny, frank, honest, outrageously satirical and occasionally slightly risque examination of a world we rarely see and of people who are often almost invisible to the naked eye. Author and historian Tony Matthews takes us on a hilarious autobiographical journey through the mysterious and at times mystic existences of the reclusive and solitudinous vegan, delving into aspects of this strange world where 'invisibility' is a key element, and an intense love of all animal life a driving force. Invisible - The Essential Guide for Aliens Stranded on Earth, is a compassionate and at times a deeply immersive experience of another completely different human perspective. Tony Matthews guides us through a compelling and entertaining adventure that will keep you smiling, chuckling and, at times, laughing outrageously from cover to cover

Summary: Andrew Maxwell hosts the comedy show featuring stand-ups from all over the planet streaming live to an audience in London In this groundbreaking series, comedians from all around the globe perform from wherever they happen to be, and their set is streamed via high quality phone lines and internet video to an audience in the BBC Radio Theatre, London. Host Andrew Maxwell , a multiple Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee and BBC Radio 4 regular, keeps the gags and chat flowing as we chuckle along to stand-up stars in Indonesia, Russia, Argentina, China, South Africa, Singapore, Serbia, Italy, Dubai - and more. Among the cornucopia of up-and-coming comic talent are Rehman Akhtar, Orlando Baxter, Schalk Bezuidenhout, Guy Branum, Eliana La Casa, Sharul Channa , Berit Companjen , Fabrizio Copano , Francesco De Carlo , Sakdiyah Ma'ruf, Igor Meerson , Aparna Nancherla , Tats Nzonzo, Al Pitcher , Omar Ramzi , Nikola Silic , Steph Tisdell, Tin Vodopivec and Storm Xu . There's also Carl Joshua Ncube , 'the biggest Zimbabwean stand-up comedian in the world', Kansiime Anne , the 'Queen of African Comedy', Maysoon Zayid , one of America's first Muslim women comedians, and world-renowned satirist Bassem Youssef, who explains why he had to move to Los Angeles from his native Egypt (spoiler: it turns out dictators don't like you making jokes about them). Plus, Iceland's Ari Eldjárn gives us the lowdown on Iceland/Denmark rivalry, Australia's Alice Fraser talks cricket and colonialism, New Zealand's Urzila Carlson discusses flip-flops and marriage, and Ambrose Orosz , the first Hungarian to perform stand-up at the Edinburgh Festival, dials in from Budapest with stories of politics and his favourite 'uncle jokes'. Broaden your horizons and laugh your way around the world, with over four hours of entertainment from the most diverse and talented line-up you'll ever hear in one place. NB: Due to the nature of these recordings, the sound quality may vary Production credits Presented by Andrew Maxwell Featuring: Rehman Akhtar, Kansiime Anne, Orlando Baxter, Schalk Bezuidenhout, Guy Branum, Urzila Carlson, Eliana La Casa, Sharul Channa, Berit Companjen, Fabrizio Copano, Francesco De Carlo, Ari Eldjárn, Alice Fraser, Carl Joshua Ncube, Sakdiyah Ma'ruf, Igor Meerson, Aparna Nancherla, Tats Nzonzo, Ambrose Orosz, Al Pitcher, Omar Ramzi, Nikola Silic, Steph Tisdell, Tin Vodopivec, Storm Xu, Bassem Youssef, Maysoon Zayid Produced by Ed Morrish (Pilot and Series 1) Richard Morris (Series 2) Production co-ordinator: Hayley Sterling (Series 2) First broadcast on BBC Radio 4, 23 June 2016 (Pilot), 30 November-21 December 2017 (Series 1), 18 July-8 August 2019 (Series 2) © 2022 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd (P) 2022 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd

Summary: Fresh and funny comedy performed by an all-star cast This hilarious, fast paced, parody sketch show sends up classic BBC radio shows, travels through time and brings you Shakespeare as you've never heard it before. Tune in to Desert Island Discs with a twist, appreciate an orange-inal version of Hamlet and discover Tolstoy with a peel good factor. A spoof show like no other, The Long Hot Satsuma is a laugh out loud comedy packed with quick witted lines and the trademark dry humour of veteran comedians Alison Steadman, Barry Cryer and Graeme Garden. Action packed episodes include a high court judge-cum-plumber, a BBC announcer with the pips, an alien takeover and some unique royal commentary. A smooth blend of cleverly crafted comedy and pitch perfect parody, this show is full of juicy bits and will have you rolling with laughter. Keep listening, the zest is yet to come! Recorded in front of a live audience, Olivier award winning and BAFTA nominated actor Alison Steadman ( Abigail's Party , Gavin and Stacey ) performs with radio comedy legend Barry Cryer ( I'm Sorry I Haven't a Clue ) and TV and radio star Graeme Garden ( The Goodies ). Their unmistakable voices and wit make this classic sketch show as fresh and funny today as it was when first recorded. Listen to all eight episodes now in this a-peeling new download only edition. Cast and credits Produced by Dirk Maggs Featuring an ensemble cast Graeme Garden Barry Cryer Alison Steadman Paul B. Davies Julia Hills First Broadcast BBC Radio 2, May-July 1989 ©2023 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd (P)2023 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd

Summary: Arthur Smith presents music, comedy and entertainment from his South London home - plus a special show from the Edinburgh Festival Welcome to Arthur Smith's 26-bedroom mock-Tudor manor house, in the heart of international Balham. Behind his front door are a plethora of prodigiously talented performers, all ready and eager to entertain. There's jamming in the kitchen, laughter in the lounge and poetry on the landing - and a whole lot more fun and frolics going on upstairs... Among Arthur's very special house guests are comedians Pippa Evans (as Loretta Maine), Milton Jones, Stephen K Amos, Micky Flanagan, Stewart Lee, Richard Herring, Andrew Lawrence, Tom Wrigglesworth, Jenny Eclair, Sean Lock and Kevin Eldon . Plus, there's vibrant verse from Benjamin Zephaniah, John Hegley, Elvis McGonagall, John Smallshaw and Kate Fox , and sensational songs and music from Glenn Tilbrook, Alabama 3, Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Scouting for Girls, Paloma Faith, Gomez, Nine Below Zero, Katie Melua, Alex Wilson and his salsa combo and Squeeze . And in Arthur Smith's Edinburgh Bash , Arthur takes the audience on a tour of top-flight music and comedy from the festival's Fringe, including Emo Phillips, Russell Kane and Clanadonia . Cast and credits Presented by Arthur Smith Produced by Sam Michell and Alison Vernon-Smith Series 1 featuring : Pippa Evans (as Loretta Maine), Paul Sinha, Milton Jones, Glenn Tilbrook, Benjamin Zephaniah, Matt Holness (as Merriman Weir), Stephen K Amos, Nat Luurtsema, Seann Walsh, Micky Flanagan, Alabama 3, Stewart Lee, Reginald D Hunter, Sophie Ellis-Bextor Series 2 featuring : John Hegley, Barbara Nice, Andrew Lawrence, Scouting For Girls, Paloma Faith, Miles Jupp, Tom Wrigglesworth, Elvis McGonagall, Doc Brown, Gomez, Henry Paker, Richard Herring, Nine Below Zero, Phill Jupitus (as Porky the Poet), Josh Widdecombe, Marlon Davis Edinburgh Bash featuring : Kate Fox, Emo Phillips, Russell Kane, Clanadonia, Simon Donald Series 3 featuring : Katie Melua, Roisin Conaty, Alun Cochrane, Nick Helm, Jenny Eclair, Simon Evans, John Smallshaw, Alex Wilson and his salsa combo, Sean Lock, Annette Fagon, Squeeze, Luke Wright, Billy Jenkins, Kevin Eldon, Imran Yusef, Kate Fox First broadcast BBC Radio 4, 7-28 July 2009 (Series 1), 15 April-6 May 2010 (Series 2), 26 August 2010 (Arthur Smith's Edinburgh Bash), 4-25 April 2011 (Series 3) © 2022 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd. (P) 2022 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd

Summary: Meet Reginald Iolanthe Perrin, a man on the brink, in this comedy classic Fleeing across England in a fruit shaped van, attending his own wake and shouting the word 'parsnip' at inopportune moments wasn't exactly what Reginald Perrin had planned. But for Reggie, nothing in life is really going to plan. This brand new dramatisation of David Nobbs's hilarious classic novel follows the adventures of a middle-aged, middle-of-the-road, middle management dessert salesman, as he decides he's finally had enough. Part 1: The Fall - Reginald Perrin is having a crisis; he's not only lost his drive at work and in the bedroom but also his grip on reality. Parsnip, anyone? Part 2: The Rise - Reggie decides that faking his own death is the only way to find freedom and become a new man, but there's an unexpected problem... Also included here is a bonus interview programme, 'Laughed Off the Page', in which David Nobbs tells Janice Forsyth about his most famous creation, the wonderful Reggie Perrin. Written By David Nobbs Dramatised By Jon Canter Directed By Sally Avens Piano & Organ Played By Peter Ringrose Cast Reggie - David Haig CJ - Pip Torrens Elizabeth - Selina Griffiths Joan - Amelia Bullmore Linda - Celeste Dring Jimmy/Man In Car - Thomas Arnold Henry/Train Announcer/Inspector Gate - Dan Starkey Tom - Joseph Ayre Esther - Chloe Sommer Tony - Jonathan Forbes Mark/Barker/Reverend - Tom Kiteley Mrs CJ/Woman In Car - Joanna Monro Doc/Bill The Nightwatchman - Roger Ringrose Adam - Aiden Davison Jocasta - Elise Davison First broadcast BBC Radio 4, 13 and 20 November 2022 Laughed Off The Page First broadcast BBC Radio Scotland, 25 November 2010 © 2023 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd (P) 2023 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd

Summary: Three series of surreal, fast-paced sketch comedy from the cast of the iconic TV show - plus S ketchorama: Absolutely Special and extensive never-before-heard bonus material Described as 'Channel 4's best-kept secret', Absolutely was a cult hit on TV, running for four series between 1989 and 1993. In 2013, the original cast (minus Jack Docherty) reunited for the Sketchorama: Absolutely Special for BBC Radio 4, winning a BBC Audio Drama Award in the Best Live Scripted Comedy category. It was hugely successful, and was followed by three full series of The Absolutely Radio Show . In this radio reboot, Pete Baikie, Morwenna Banks, Moray Hunter, Gordon Kennedy, John Sparkes and Gus Beattie revisit some of their much-loved comic creations, and introduce some hilarious newcomers. We listen in on the meetings of the highly confused Stoneybridge Town Council; hear pearls of nonsense from Calum Gilhooley, Edinburgh's most boring man; and the Little Girl gives us her take on topics including Tonsils, Teenagers, The Truth and Time's Up. Frank Hovis remembers his wedding day, the Reverend McMinn has a surprise encounter with Kim Jong Un in his local minimart, and we meet an angsty actor who is very concerned about the length of his co-star's credits. There's also non-stop breaking news and whooshing noises from the News News News team; the People's War, with stories from those who were nearly there; and a brand new, same-as-all-the-rest police drama about a TV detective who is always off the case. Plus, there are sketches exploring the downside of Facebook; the perils of box-set bingeing and mobile phone zombies; and songs about the joys (or otherwise) of middle age, being a self-help junkie, and sharing your birthday with International Carrot Day. Rounding out this collection are five in-depth interviews with the cast and crew, plus 'Absolutely Raw' (a one take no edit live show recording with all the bloopers, cock ups and retakes), deleted and seldom heard sketches. A must for Absolutely fans. Dive into this comical collection, kicking off with Sketchorama: Absolutely Special , introduced by Thom Tuck and featuring more characters including the Commissionaire, the Old Lady Artist and dysfunctional Swansea duo Denzil and Gwynedd. Sketchorama: Absolutely Special Introduced by Thom Tuck Written and performed by Pete Baikie, Morwenna Banks, Moray Hunter, Gordon Kennedy and John Sparkes Produced by Gus Beattie A Comedy Unit production for BBC Radio 4 First broadcast BBC Radio 4, 7 August 2013 The Absolutely Radio Show Written and performed by Peter Baikie, Morwenna Banks, Moray Hunter, Gordon Kennedy, John Sparkes and Gus Beattie Produced by Gus Beattie and Gordon Kennedy Production Manager: Sarah Tombling Recording Engineer: Dave Murricane Editor: Pete Baikie An Absolutely production for BBC Radio 4 First broadcast BBC Radio 4, 6-27 September 2015 (Series 1), 25 June-16 July 2017 (Series 2), 7-28 July 2019 (Series 3) ©2023 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd (P)2023 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd

Summary: The complete series 1-3 of The Doings of Hamish and Dougal. Hamish and Dougal, two elderly Scotsmen played by Barry Cryer and Graeme Garden, have for many years been a popular feature of the hit BBC Radio 4 comedy show I'm Sorry I Haven't a Clue . Now they've got their own series, with Mrs Naughtie (Alison Steadman) and a local Laird (Jeremy Hardy), regularly keeping the duo busy. In Series One's The Musical Evening, Dougal hosts a night to remember when Mrs Naughtie performs her Dance of the Seven Voles, while in The Murder Mystery Hamish and Dougal try to solve the case of her surprise disappearance. Romance in the Glen sees Hamish find a rival in the Laird after falling for society beauty Lady Caroline Fitz-Neatleigh, but they soon make amends as the elderly Scotsmen assist the Laird with armaments for The Shooting Party. In Series Two, suspicions are raised when the duo are asked to dig a hole for a coffin-shaped wardrobe in The Vampire of the Glen, but they're quickly distracted by the chance to enter Fay MacAdemy in Fame Idol . The Laird returns to challenge the Scottish duo to a MacAthlon in The Fitness Club, and the pair then investigate who's been snitching in green ink in The Poison Pen Letters. Not ones for a peaceful life, Hamish and Dougal face The Monster in the Loch , before their first trip to London ends the series (in chaos) with Trapped. Gambling Fever , the first episode of Series Three, sees Hamish becoming addicted to gambling after winning a Sporran Cosy in the Glen MacLottery, while in There's Something About Mrs Naughtie , the lady comes into an inheritance and attracts the advances of Hamish, Dougal and the Laird. In The Subsidence Adventure , Hamish & Dougal advertise as 'builders to the gentry', while in Inverurie Jones and the Thimble of Doom , a treasure hunter plunders the local museum. Look Who's Stalking finds Hamish and Dougal employed as ghillies to the Laird's stalking party, and Porridge Votes sees the Laird standing in the local by-election - with Hamish and Dougal running against him. The six hilarious episodes of Series Three are topped and tailed by two festive specials, in which the duo celebrates Hogmanay and Burns Night in their own inimitable way. ©2023 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd (P)2023 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd

Summary: The complete series of the fast-moving 1960s sketch show A leading light of British stage and screen from the 1950s onwards, Ian Carmichael made a career out of playing the amiable, bumbling nincompoop in films such as Private's Progress and I'm All Right Jack, and TV shows including Bachelor Father and The World of Wooster . This dithering persona was expanded and amplified in his first radio comedy, Play It Cool . Written in 1964 by Beyond Our Ken 's Eric Merriman, it sees him joined by Carry On' s Joan Sims and radio veteran Hugh Paddick ( Beyond Our Ken, Round the Horne ) for a series that mixes music and comedy to provide a slice of 1960s cool. These six episodes feature a plethora of comic characters, and situations ranging from the potty to the pompous. Join our frolicsome trio as they send up big business and women's magazines; expose the behind-the scenes worlds of ballroom dancing and boxing; and turn the pages of history back to the Edwardian era in 'Scrapheap of 1907'. There's also international affairs, revealing tales of Hollywood, and the life of William Shakespeare - plus an insight into what might happen if the Cannes Film Festival came to Britain... Light-hearted, witty and slyly satirical, this sparkling series showcases all three of our comedy stars' skills, ably assisted by guest stars Gordon Faith and Anthony Sagar. Musical interludes are provided by Rosemary Squires, The Mike Sammes Singers and The Ken Thorne Orchestra. Production credits Written by Eric Merriman Starring Ian Carmichael, Joan Sims and Hugh Paddick With Gordon Faith and Anthony Sagar Produced by John Simmonds With music from Rosemary Squires, The Mike Sammes Singers and The Ken Thorne Orchestra First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme, 26 July-30 August 1964 © 2023 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd. (P) 2023 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd