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The Erl-King
A girl encounters the bewitching Erl-King and finds him irresistible.
Football
David Beckham
Footballer David Beckham is castaway by Kirsty Young.
Series 1
Bowerbirds
Musings on the structures built by New Guinea's Vogelkop bowerbirds to attract mates.
Ways to Weather the Storm
Daljit Nagra selects another highlight from the BBC's poetry archive.
Edward Brooke-Hitching’s curiosity over books made him seek out many oddities.
Steph McGovern
Presenter Steph McGovern chooses tracks by David Bowie and B*Witched.
Episode 3
Hurstwood and Carrie set up house in New York. For a while, all is rosy.
I Did It With My Little Hatchet
Richard’s vow to always be truthful creates havoc in the Lyon household.
From 15/04/1954
Jimmy and Dick talk green fingers, and Eth consults the stars over Ron in 'The Glums'.
Wimsey - Murder Must
6. Appropriate Exit of an Unskilled Murderer
Wimsey is determined to finally solve the murder of an advertising copywriter.
5. Ascot
Four men are battling to recover their investment in Harvey Metcalfe's dodgy fraud scheme.
Invaders and Outsiders
Marcia quits sophisticated London for a doctor's surgery on a remote Northumbrian island.
Steptoe a la Carte
Harold hopes he's found true love. Adapted from BBC TV.
Series 3
Cupboard
Andy thinks everyone’s forgotten his birthday but doesn't know a surprise is awaiting him.
1. The Conflict Begins
As the conflict begins, women learn first-aid and witness Dunkirk's horrors first hand.
1. Letters
A story of self discovery and second chances. Stars Paul Ritter and Tamsin Greig.
Series 31
Comedians try to smuggle truths past opponents in David Mitchell's comedy game.
6. The Beast Within
The influence of evolutionary theory, phrenology and a hole in Phineas Gage's head.
Animals in the Bible - Consider the Birds
Christian Worship with a Bible reading, prayer and Christian music led by Bert Tosh.
Alan Coren
The humorist talks about the music that stirs his emotions, including Louis Armstrong.
Guy Schalom hunts out the spirit of the new Egypt in the musical roots of the bellydance
Series 4
Episode 1
Ian McMillan chairs the literary quiz with Mark Thomas, Dillie Keane, Mark Radcliffe.
Episode 2
When a top author gets writer's block, Lucy and Daniel get landed with an unwelcome guest.
1. War's End
VE Day 1945. Exploring how people reacted to the news and how they celebrated the day.
Gentle by Dima Alzayat
A chance find in a bookshop prompts a pregnant woman to reflect on her journey
2005
Brian Perkins, Kate Robbins and John O'Farrell look forward to the Year of the Telepathone
2025
Alison Spittle and Sunil Patel
Esyllt Sears presents coverage from the 2025 Machynlleth Comedy Festival.
Childhood
Edinburgh Comedy Award winner Jordan Brookes looks at the things learned from childhood.
Series 117
3. Power Outrage
Ed Byrne and Lucy Porter host Andy Zaltzman for the topical quiz show.
