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Episode 1
Can the surreal duo solve a problem at Buckingham Palace?
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.
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
Maverick reporter George Cragge's retirement is cut short.
Series 2
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 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.
The Resident Patient
After a landlord's mysterious death, a doctor calls on the great sleuth.
2. Thefts
Palace thefts are moving in a slow spiral towards the Emperor's rooms
Here in the Western World
The British ambassador tackles arms limitation negotiations with some verbal gymnastics.
Series 9
The Seagoon Memoirs
Driving a piano on the Great North Road, Neddie seeks assistance.
Series 3
Marriage
Is marriage all romance and living in harmony, or the most commercial of transactions?
2. Peter and Jeremy
How the characters of Peter Rabbit and Jeremy Fisher came to be born.
2. Secrets
Vera's antics have severely tested Irene's patience.
7. The Most Dangerous Top Hat in the World
The show with a haunting backnote of fag ash.
Sea-Sponges and the Illusion of Self
Breaking down the illusion of self, with help from the humble sea sponge.
Epiphany - Ancient Wisdom
Christian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music from St Ann's Church, Manchester
Sir George Martin & Jeremy Clarke
George Martin and Jeremy Clarke talk favourite books with Louise Doughty.
Peruvian-born chef Martin Morales explores the link between food and music in the Andes.
Neil Innes
From bunk chairs to helium-filled bubble-wrap. Dave Gorman hunts for the best loopy idea
Rick's Quarrel
A domestic dispute boosts Stella's battle with her grown-up children.
The inside story of a man's organs when he quits smoking.
A tale of the rivalries of two hotel owners on the Austrian-Yugoslavian border.
Episode 4
At the children's museum day, the dog-counting competition flounders!
Episode 2
The award-winning duo with a baffled IT manager!
The unusual career trajectory of Wernher von Braun - from Nazi to Disney.
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Speech Radio
Jake casts a sharp satirical ear over speech radio
