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Series 9
Episode 2
Harry Shearer describes his extraordinary life as a Hollywood child star.
Small Gods
1. Voices
Set in a complex state of beliefs, the Great God Om appears before a novice monk.
1. Sword and Sorcery
A menacing assignment awaits a student sorcerer.
Soap Stars
Patricia Greene
Archers actress Patricia Greene is castaway by Kirsty Young.
Series 2
Rats
David Attenborough hates rats, but in a personal way explains why they should be respected
Between the Ears - Capturing Light
Daljit Nagra selects a new year highlight about light from the BBC's poetry archive.
What would have happened to The Beatles if George Martin had turned them down?
Beatboxer "Beardyman" aka Darren Foreman goes in search of nature's best sound-mimics.
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Clare Balding
Presenter and author Clare Balding, chooses tracks by Neil Diamond and Billy Joel.
Ladies of Letters (Omnibus)
Irene and Vera begin corresponding. Stars Prunella Scales and Patricia Routledge.
City of London
Richard Stilgoe ponders money-making in Britain's financial heartland.
From 03/03/1955
Ron Glum is emigrating. How far will he get?
The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes Series 2
The Crooked Man
With the honour of the Royal Mallows at stake, an officer's death is investigated.
Series 1
1. The Palace
10th century Japan. Within the Palace walls, a series of disturbing crimes creates unrest
Episode 1
Maverick reporter George Cragge's retirement is cut short.
If the Cap Fits
Captain Mainwaring promotes fractious Frazer with unexpected results.
Ctrl-Alt-Del
The computer catches a very common virus, making the invasion doomed in more ways than one
1. Beginnings
The family history and early years of beloved author, Beatrix Potter.
Ladies of More Letters
1. Funeral
Vera and Irene are reunited at a funeral.
Series 32
2. Jane Austen, Berries, The Netherlands and School
Comedians try to smuggle truths past opponents in David Mitchell's comedy panel game.
Starlings and Social Networks
What can the patterns in a starling murmuration tell us about the way our ideas spread?
Epiphany – Desiring Wisdom
A space for spiritual reflection with a Bible reading, prayer and hymns.
George Martin
Beatles producer and composer George Martin talks about music which stirs his emotions.
Jerry Brotton looks back at the power of Shakespearian mischief.
Series 59
Episode 8
Nicholas Parsons challenges Paul Merton, Julian Clary, Graham Norton and Terry Wogan.
Series 4
Episode 3
Rosie sets up an environmental conference, but how green is the sponsor?
Paris, 1860. A baby left on a doorstep on Twelfth Night generates untold love.
Snowbirds and Coyotes by KM Elkes
After the death of her husband, Betty drives to the Arizona desert.
Episode 6
The wine police are called in the sketch show by people who have lived a bit.
Best of The News Quiz 2025
A satirical smorgasbord of the best of 2025
09/07/1992
Can the surreal duo solve a problem at Buckingham Palace?
