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The People Have Spoken Ep3. British Maple Syrup
Ian Smith calls on Cody Dahler, Ayoade Bamgboye and the people to solve the UK's problems
28 Aug 2026,·28 mins
The Bureau de Change of the Mind - ‘The Third Great Fart Book’
It’s the Elis and John Book Corner this week.
29 Aug 2026,·13 mins
British Maple Syrup
Ian Smith calls on Cody Dahler, Ayoade Bamgboye and the people to solve the UK's problems.
Series 97
6. Has Paul joined TikTok?
Paul Merton, Rachel Parris, Gyles Brandreth and Lucy Porter.
24 Aug 2026,·28 mins
Edinburgh Comedy Awards Gala 2026
Tune in to get a taste of this year's Edinburgh Comedy Award nominees.
29 Aug 2026,·57 mins
Medieval Korea: from the Goryeo to Joseon periods
Join Greg and his guests in medieval Korea to learn about the Goryeo and Joseon dynasties.
29 Aug 2026,·28 mins
No Such Thing As An Emotional Support Wig
Live from the RI, Dan, James, Anna and Andy discuss boffins, blankets, baldness and Binks
27 Aug 2026,·54 mins
The Golden Pince-Nez - Part Two
My companion and I arrived at Yoxley Old Place in Chatham in the midst of a fierce storm
28 Aug 2026,·25 mins
Series 12
The Argonautica
Natalie narrates Jason and the Argonauts' epic quest to find the Golden Fleece.
27 Aug 2026,·28 mins
Series 85
6. Yorkshire Sayings
Joe Lycett, Pippa Evans, Miles Jupp and Ian Smith return to Leeds.
13 Jul 2026,·28 mins
Television
Frank Muir explores the world of TV with the help of Alfred Marks.
22 Sep 1975,·30 mins
Series 5
S5 E3: No Such Thing As A Sandwich
Paul sets his Canterbury audience questions about the misleadingly-named "sandwich".
25 Aug 2026,·28 mins
Edinburgh Special: In Treatment
Could counselling help Clare and Brian's troubled relationship?
27 Aug 2013,·30 mins
1. Jesus and the Critic
A severed head, a giant talking cat, an invisible guest and two madmen....
07 Nov 1992,·60 mins
Series 13
Pavarotti
Was the talented tenor evil or a genius?
26 Aug 2026,·40 mins
From 03/03/1983
Ray Alan presents: Peter Goodwright, Johnny More, Brian Coshall and Dave Evans
03 Mar 1983,·30 mins
Series 3
The Royal Train
Mainwaring gets up steam when the platoon waits for the King at the station.
22 Jun 1976,·30 mins
The Subsidence Adventure
Will the Scotsmen make a success of a new business idea?
07 Sep 2006,·15 mins
Sophie Duker, John Kearns, Len Pennie and Paul Leonard-Morgan, Clive Anderson, Jenni Fagan, Kanan Gill, The Real Kyle McCarren
Join Clive Anderson for a party at the heart of the Edinburgh Festivals.
29 Aug 2026,·42 mins
Series 6
Backchat
The station's most popular show - the forum for listeners' complaints.
29 Nov 1986,·30 mins
Series 4
As Unequal as Others
The ambassador faces a revolt by men over women's rights in the Bloc.
30 Jun 1992,·30 mins
Episode 6
Kenneth Horne meets juicy Nell Gwyn - and 'Hornerama' reports on Homes and Gardens.
16 Nov 1961,·30 mins
Hannibal
The radical comedian's humorous assessment of the talented military commander.
25 Sep 2002,·30 mins
Series 2
The Death List
Jim is against government surveillance, until he faces a threat...
20 Nov 1984,·30 mins
A Death In The Family
Phil and Sarah host a fireworks party - with fatal results.
16 Aug 1995,·30 mins
Series 16
6. Blocked!
Has Ed stopped writing for good?
04 Aug 2025,·28 mins
Edinburgh Festival Special: Susie McCabe, Pierre Novellie, Ahir Shah and Kemah Bob
Des Clarke hosts Scotland's award-winning satirical news quiz.
21 Aug 2026,·28 mins
The End of the Beginning
The island makeover has gone sour, but can Bunty stop the bulldozers?
06 Dec 2002,·30 mins
5 - Seaweed Underwear, Bubbles, Saunas
Bubbles face hot competition from seaweed underwear and saunas.
26 Aug 2026,·28 mins
Series 9
6. Sweet Land of Liberty
This week we hear the essay Sweet Land of Liberty and a recent diary extract.
30 Mar 2023,·28 mins
