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Series 1
First Impressions
Stephen K Amos and his comedian friends build an idiot's guide to first impressions.
Harry Houdini
Paul Daniels explores the life of Harry Houdini, with help from biographer William Kalush.
2. Schooling and Social Background
Laura Barton examines the place of school and background in determining confidence.
1. Chichikov's Scheme
Chichikov arrives in a Russian town with the Narrator to tout for dead serfs.
Series 2
Episode 1
All set for divorce and a new home, ad man Ken gets a surprise!
Series 3
The Next to Last Burkiss Way
Waves are parted as the team take on the Holly Bibbly (or Holy Bible).
2. Charlie
Elizabeth falls for local handyman Charlie Bates. Nina Stibbe’s comic novel.
9. The Night-Time Drive
A story of opportunity and good intentions.
4. 2026
Five years later, angry Carly bumps into her ex-Headmistress.
6. Dashing through the Decades
The cross-generational general knowledge quiz with Stuart Maconie.
Mythical Kings and Iguanas
Marlborough Road's multi-tasking Saffron needs cleaner Sally's help.
A Dangerous Thing by John Sessions
Biographical drama about the enduring friendship between Alexander Pope and Jonathan Swift
The Centaur's Spectacles by Katherine Rundell
A pair of spectacles made by a centaur have an extraordinary effect.
2. Chichikov Escapes
Chichikov escapes, determined to become honest. But his past soon catches up with him.
Separate Troubles
Sue's thrown Robert out. What could bring them back together?
Series 5
Episode 15
Blast off! Kenneth Horne and the gang are heading into space!
Episode 4
Sue Perkins shows and tells nature with her guests.
10. Charlie's Plans for the Future
5. 2031
Sarah’s life has changed. She visits ex-pupil Carly with a plan.
8. Katherine Ryan and Daniel Foxx
Laura Smyth hears about big personalities, big opinions and the gift of audacity.
5. La Llorona
Exploring the tale of an iconic ghost in Latin American culture - La Llorona.
Trees of life - The tree of life
Christian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music led by Imogen Ball
Rachmaninov, 2nd Piano Concerto
Exploration of the impact of Rachmaninov's Second Piano Concerto.
3. Everyday Lives and Relationships
Laura Barton explores the role of confidence in our everyday lives and relationships.
Episode 3
Miles Jupp tests Justin Moorhouse, Bridget Christie and Ainsley Harriott.
Gone for a Burton
1855 - Primus's latest publishing coup is an explorer, but he seems to have lost his way.
A mill-owner's wife from Victorian England starts a perilous journey to climb a volcano.
The station is only attracting Z-list Asian celebrities, but then a top 'royal' phones in.
Episode 5
Memoirs of a boy growing up in the 1970s. In the Fens, the full hideous truth is revealed.
5. Jealousy: Fact or Fusion
With Phil acting suspiciously, Helen takes action...
Mean Streets
Kit has a shop. Caroline’s part of Neighbourhood Watch. What can Jeremy and Paul do?
