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A Look Back at the Nineties: The Complete Series of the Award-Winning BBC Radio 4 Comedy

The 1993 series that sees Brian Perkins and Kate Robbins 'looking back' at the decade that was yet to happen Newsreader and ‘Godfather of Radio 4’ Brian Perkins and Spitting Image impressionist Kate Robbins star in this Sony Award-winning satirical show, set on New Year’s Eve at the turn of the millennium. As the Nineties come to a close, they recall the tumultuous, earth-shattering events of the years 1994-1999. Join them as they revisit when the House of Commons voted for an Honesty Act; Blue Peter launched an appeal with a twist; the media’s attention turned to an unusual new breed of dog; The Archers went on strike; the Hubble space telescope discovered a new star sign and young people thrilled to an exciting new musical style blending dub reggae and horse-racing commentary… Predicted using a crystal ball in 1993, this futuristic show was foretold by Spitting Image writers Mark Burton, John O'Farrell and Pete Sinclair, who also performed alongside special guests Chris Barrie, Hugh Dennis, Steve Coogan, Jack Dee, Rory Bremner and Alistair McGowan. Cast and credits Starring Brian Perkins and Kate Robbins Written and performed by Mark Burton, John O'Farrell and Pete Sinclair Special guests: Chris Barrie, Hugh Dennis, Steve Coogan, Jack Dee, Rory Bremner and Alistair McGowan Produced by Caroline Leddy First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 on the following dates: 1995 10 July 1993 1996 17 July 1993 1997 24 July 1993 1998 31 July 1993 1999 7 August 1993 1994 31 December 1993 © 2024 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd. (P) 2024 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd.

John O'farrell, Mark Burton, Pete Sinclair (Author), Brian Perkins, Chris Barrie, Hugh Dennis, Jack Dee, Kate Robbins, Rory Bremner, Steve Coogan, Various (Narrator)

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Desolation Jests: A BBC Radio Sketch Comedy

The complete series of the BBC radio sketch show that takes a post-truth look at the history of laughter. A dark, quirky parody of Desert Island Discs, Desolation Jests is a post-apocalyptic sketch show that takes a not-altogether-accurate look at the history of comedy. Featuring faux interviews with spurious celebrities, conducted by the Roy Plomley-esque host JP Doom, it poses the question ‘Which comedy sketches would you most want at your side to face the end of the world?’ Choosing their favourite moments of mirth are Frankie ‘Flesh Eater’ Harris, who talks about life at the top of the ‘Most Wanted’ list; Viktor Schmelling, Emeritus Professor of Princeton University’s Faculty of Laughter; Lucian Bile (aka Rot Caries), Britain’s first and only punk dentist and Sydney Pynchlink, the innovative director behind some of the country's most admired weather forecasts. Among the counter-factual comedy clips singled out for posterity are the fast-talking lunacy of the Klutz Brothers’ classic A Day at the Proctologists, the atheist episode of Sunday Worship; most of an announcement from the Ministry of Unfinished Business, and a lobster with a rather crucial piece of evidence. Created by award-winning TV writer David Renwick (One Foot in the Grave, Jonathan Creek), Desolation Jests’ stellar line-up includes John Bird and Rory Bremner (Bremner, Bird and Fortune), as well as Dead Ringers star Jan Ravens and comedy legend David Jason. Written by David Renwick Starring: David Jason, John Bird, Jan Ravens, Rory Bremner With Christopher Timothy, Adie Allen, James Lailey and Nick Underwood Produced by Gareth Edwards Production Coordinator: Sophie Richardson A BBC Studios Production First broadcast on BBC Radio 4, 13 December 2016-3 January 2017

David Renwick (Author), David Jason, Jan Ravens, John Bird, Rory Bremner (Narrator)

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Frost: That Was The Life That Was - The Authorised Biography

The official autobiography of Jamie Vardy. An ordinary lad from Sheffield, Jamie Vardy has become known as an against-the-odds footballing hero the world over. Yet a few years ago, things couldn't have been any more different. Rejected as a teenager by his boyhood club, Jamie thought his chance was gone. But from playing pub football and earning Â£30 a week at Stocksbridge Park Steels, while still working in a factory, his off-the-cuff performances saw him rise. Jamie had a wild and turbulent youth, something he doesn't shy away from. But football became his saving grace and, once he filled his boots with goals at FC Halifax Town and Fleetwood Town, he moved to Leicester City. With a growing sense of focus, Jamie put his head in the game. After the miracle of surviving relegation, Leicester set out on their fairy-tale season. The team of unlikely outsiders bonded together to achieve the unthinkable: Jamie set the record as the first player to score in 11 consecutive Premier League matches and Leicester beat odds of 5000-1 to become champions. Defying all expectations, this is the story of the boy from nowhere who reached the top in his own unflinching, honest words. 'Even now there are moments when I shake my head at the madness of it all going from the factory floor and playing Sunday morning pub football with my mates, to scoring for my country against the World Cup winners in Berlin. It's the stuff of dreams. It hasn't always been an easy journey, some doubted that I was capable, and at times I was probably guilty of not helping myself, but nobody can question my passion for football or my commitment once I set foot on the pitch. There is so much that people don't know and I look forward to sharing all of that and more in what I hope will be an inspiring story.' Jamie Vardy

Neil Hegarty (Author), George Frost, Lady Carina Frost, Michael Fenner, Rory Bremner, Wilfred Frost (Narrator)

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The Good, the Bad and the Unexpected: Highlights from the BBC Radio Comedy Panel Show

Mark Nelson and celebrity guests separate the good from the bad, with a few unexpected twists Hosted by Mark Nelson, this lively show sees a panel of celebrities competing to share the best, worst and most hilarious anecdotes from their daily lives. Each guest is vying for the audience's vote as they try to convince Mark that their 'good' story is the most joyful, serendipitous or worthy, and their 'bad' story is the most unfortunate, outrageous or unforgivable. To keep them on their toes, they're also faced with some spontaneous surprise questions, and must rely on their quick wits to come up with snappy answers. Collected here are 39 of the finest episodes from Series 2-14, featuring a fantastic mix of talent from across Scotland and beyond. The stellar line-up includes Rory Bremner, Kirsty Wark, Gyles Brandreth, Tony Hadley, Kerry Katona, Toyah Willcox, Phil Hammond, Mr Motivator and Carol Smillie. Lorraine Kelly unveils her inner geek, Shaparak Khorsandi recalls her family's favourite and most disgusting story, Janey Godley shares her tale of landing at the feet of George Clooney and Les Dennis reveals the best and the worst things about his celebrity lifestyle. Plus, Pippa Evans learns the hard way that whisky is a sipping drink, Fred MacAulay feels like he's fed the five thousand after becoming father of the bride and Zoe Lyons goes a long, long way for spicy noodles that she ultimately regrets. Laugh along with them all as they share their moments of joy, tales of peril, personal failings and funniest confessions in this joke-packed panel show. Though the rules tend to break down, the good things often outweigh the bad - and there's always something unexpected waiting around the corner... NB: Contains some adult themes Production credits Based on an original idea by Jo Caulfield and Kevin Anderson Written by Jo Caulfield and Kevin Anderson, with additional material by Ross Craig, Dan Evans, Keiron Nicholson, Jane Walker, John Hamilton and Gareth Waugh Presented by Mark Nelson Produced by Richard Melvin A Dabster Production for BBC Radio Scotland First broadcast on BBC Radio Scotland on the following dates: 4 January 2019 11 January 2019 1 February 2019 15 February 2019 30 August 2019 13 September 2019 20 September 2019 27 September 2019 4 October 2019 11 October 2019 10 January 2020 17 January 2020 19 June 2020 11 September 2020 8 January 2021 22 January 2021 29 January 2021 5 February 2021 12 February 2021 3 September 2021 10 September 2021 24 September 2021 1 October 2021 8 October 2021 7 January 2022 14 January 2022 21 January 2022 28 January 2022 4 February 2022 11 February 2022 29 April 2022 13 May 2022 20 May 2022 27 May 2022 10 June 2022 26 August 2022 6 January 2023 28 April 2023 5 May 2023 19 May 2023 26 May 2023 © 2023 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd. (P) 2023 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd.

Mark Nelson (Author), Carol Smillie, Gyles Brandreth, Hal Cruttenden, Kerry Katona, Kirsty Wark, Lorraine Kelly, Mark Nelson, Phil Hammond, Pippa Evans, Rory Bremner, Seann Walsh, Toyah Wilcox, Various, Zoe Lyons (Narrator)

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The Guessing Game: The Complete Series 1 and 2: A BBC Radio Comedy Quiz Show

Clive Anderson hosts the comedy panel game that fancies itself as an intelligent quiz Ostensibly a quickfire quiz, The Guessing Game is really a show that pushes facts aside in favour of flights of fancy and rewards the funniest, luckiest and most bizarre guesses. The premise is simple: host Clive Anderson fires off a series of difficult and implausible questions, and awards points to the panellists for their outlandish answers. What's the difference between Justin Bieber and a banana? Who invented the cat hole? Why would humans lose a war with chickens? These posers, and many others, are tackled by some of Britain's best and brightest celebrities, among them Rory Bremner, Phill Jupitus, Christopher Brookmyre, Jo Caulfield, Josh Widdicombe, Lucy Porter and Cariad Lloyd. Series 1 is a complete free-for-all, but in Series 2, Alex Horne and Susan Calman step in as team captains to try and impose some order on the chaos. Included here are all 12 episodes of the witty, whimsical and wildly speculative show - so sit back and enjoy six fun-filled hours of silly questions and even sillier answers. Production credits Presented by Clive Anderson Written by Michael Beck House band: The Gus and Fin Four Produced by Margaret Anne Docherty Series 1 featuring: Rory Bremner, Toma Allen, Alex Horne, Phill Jupitus, Zoe Lyons, Christopher Brookmyre, Susan Calman, Alun Cochrane, Emily Dean, Imran Yusuf, Des Clarke, Keith Farnan, Jo Caulfield, Josh Widdicombe, Raymond Mearns, Phil Nichol, Paul Pirie and Rob Rouse Series 2 featuring: Alex Horne, Susan Calman, Aisling Bea, Lloyd Langford, Phil Nichol, Joel Dommett, Hal Cruttenden, Keith Farnan, Des Clarke, Maeve Higgins, Lucy Porter, Rob Rouse, Matthew Crosby and Cariad Lloyd First broadcast on BBC Radio 4, 4 April-9 May 2012 (Series 1), 1 May-5 June 2013 (Series 2) © 2024 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd. (P) 2024 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd.

Clive Anderson (Author), Alex Horne, Alun Cochrane, Clive Anderson, Joel Dommett, Josh Widdicombe, Lucy Porter, Rory Bremner, Susan Calman, Tom Allen, Various, Zoe Lyons (Narrator)

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The News Quiz 2009: Series 67, 68 and 69 of the topical BBC Radio 4 comedy panel show

Three series of the satirical radio panel show chaired by Sandi Toksvig Ever since 1977, The News Quiz has been finding the hilarity in the headlines and providing witty commentary on stories big and small. In these 25 episodes from 2009, the inimitable Sandi Toksvig is in the hot seat, presiding over an all-star panel of journalists and comedians. Bringing their A-game to the show are regulars including Jeremy Hardy, Andy Hamilton, Mark Steel, Francis Wheen, Sue Perkins and Carrie Quinlan, as well as relative newcomers such as Chris Addison, Phill Jupitus, Rory Bremner, Robin Ince and David Mitchell. Each episode brings a fresh crop of news for the team to get their teeth into, and among the topics under discussion are Barack Obama's first 100 days, MP's expenses, Twitter's shakedown of super-injunctions, North Korea's nuclear ambitions, the Iraq inquiry and the perils of drunken trampolining. Rounding off the proceedings are newsreaders Harriet Cass, Peter Donaldson, Charlotte Green, Corrie Corfield, Neil Sleat, Carolyn Brown and Rory Morrison, with a selection of classic comic cuttings sent in by listeners. Production credits Chaired by Sandi Toksvig Chair's script written by Stephen Carlin, Lucy Clarke, Rhodri Crooks, Jon Hunter, Simon Littlefield, Suk Pannu, James Sherwood and Danielle Ward With additional material by Nathon Caton, Matt Charlton, Steve Day, Gary Delaney, Miriam Elia, Gareth Gwynn, Elliot Howe, James Kettle, Benjamin Partridge, Dale Phillips, Dominic Philpott, Rory Stamp, John-Luke Roberts and Holly Walsh Produced by Victoria Llloyd, Katie Tyrrell and Ed Morrish A BBC Studios Production Series 67 featuring: Chris Addison, Clive Anderson, Dave Gorman, Andy Hamilton, Jeremy Hardy, Laurence Howarth, Shappi Khorsandi, Phill Jupitus, Fred MacAulay, David Mitchell, Sue Perkins, Carrie Quinlan, Mark Steel, Danielle Ward, Francis Wheen Series 68 featuring: Rory Bremner, Andy Hamilton, Jeremy Hardy, Robin Ince, Phill Jupitus, Josie Long, Fred MacAulay, Sue Perkins, Steve Punt, Carrie Quinlan, Hugo Rifkind, Mark Steel, Danielle Ward, Francis Wheen, Andy Zaltzman Series 69 featuring: Rory Bremner, Simon Evans, Andy Hamilton, Jeremy Hardy, Robin Ince, Miles Jupp, Fred MacAulay, David Mitchell, Andy Parsons, Sue Perkins, Carrie Quinlan, Hugo Rifkind, Paul Sinha, Mark Steel, Holly Walsh, Danielle Ward, Francis Wheen News items read by Harriet Cass, Peter Donaldson, Charlotte Green, Corrie Corfield, Neil Sleat, Carolyn Brown and Rory Morrison First broadcast on BBC Radio 4, 9 January-27 February 2009 (Series 67), 1 May-19 June 2009 (Series 68), 25 September-20 November 2009 (Series 69) © 2023 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd. (P) 2023 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd.

Tbd (Author), Andy Hamilton, Carrie Quinlan, David Mitchell, Jeremy Hardy, Mark Steel, Rory Bremner, Sandi Toksvig, Sue Perkins, Various (Narrator)

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The News Quiz 2013: Series 79, 80, 81 and 82 of the topical BBC Radio 4 comedy panel show

Sandi Toksvig is in the chair for this sparkling quartet of series from 2013 Hosted once again by the incomparable Sandi Toksvig, these four series of the satirical radio panel game take us through all the big stories of 2013, the year of Obama's inaugaration, Margaret Thatcher's funeral, Prince George's birth and Andy Murray's first Wimbledon win. Series 79 features a 'Best of 2012' compilation show and 'The News Now Quiz Show', hosted by Rory Bremner, which sees Sandi and fellow News Quizzer Jeremy Hardy take on The Now Show's Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis in the ultimate topical smackdown. And the specials don't stop there: Series 81 also includes an Edinburgh edition, recorded at the Fringe Festival. Among the topics under discussion in these four series are undercover policemen, filibusting senators, private prisons, Kim Jong-un, British culture vultures, the roll-out of universal credit, and David Dimbleby's tattoo. Production credits Chaired by Sandi Toksvig The News Now Quiz Show hosted by Rory Bremner Produced by Lyndsay Fenner, Martha Owen, Sam Bryant and Sam Michell A BBC Studios Production Series 79 featuring: Samira Ahmed, Jo Brand, Katy Brand, Susan Calman, Roisin Conaty, Nick Doody, Daniel Finkelstein, Rebecca Front, Jeremy Hardy, Miles Jupp, Fred MacAulay, Francesca Martinez, Bob Mills, Sue Perkins, Susan Rae, Hugo Rifkind, Mark Steel, Francis Wheen The News Now Quiz Show featuring: Hugh Dennis, Jeremy Hardy, Steve Punt, Sandi Toksvig Series 80 featuring: Samira Ahmed, Katy Brand, Ed Byrne, Susan Calman, Bridget Christie, Roisin Conaty, Daniel Finkelstein, Rebecca Front, Jeremy Hardy, Miles Jupp, Fred MacAulay, Andrew Maxwell, Bob Mills, Justin Moorhouse, Hugo Rifkind, Francis Wheen Series 81 featuring: Samira Ahmed, Susan Calman, Nathan Caton, Roisin Conaty, Jason Cook, Justin Edwards, Matt Forde, Jeremy Hardy, Miles Jupp, Katy Brand, Julia Hartley-Brewer, Fred MacAulay, Francesca Martinez, Andrew Maxwell, Bob Mills, Justin Moorhouse, Vicki Pepperdine, Jon Richardson, Hugo Rifkind Series 82 featuring: Samira Ahmed, Katy Brand, Susan Calman, Grace Dent, Justin Edwards, Rebecca Front, Jeremy Hardy, Rufus Hound, Miles Jupp, Phill Jupitus, Fred MacAulay, Andrew Maxwell, Bob Mills, Greg Proops, Hugo Rifkind News items read by Carolyn Brown, Corrie Corfield, Harriet Cass, Kathy Clugston, Susan Rae, Neil Sleat and Zeb Soanes First broadcast on BBC Radio 4, 21 December 2012-8 February 2013 (Series 79), 12 April-10 May 2013 (Series 80), 28 June-9 August 2013 (Series 81), 8 November-20 December 2013 (Series 82) © 2023 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd. (P) 2023 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd.

Tbd (Author), Hugh Dennis, Jeremy Hardy, Rory Bremner, Sandi Toksvig, Steve Punt, Various (Narrator)

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Whose Line Is It Anyway?: The complete BBC radio series

The hit improvisation radio show that spawned the TV phenomenon Regular team captains Stephen Fry and John Sessions are joined by Lenny Henry, Dawn French, Hugh Laurie, Enn Reitel, Jimmy Mulville, Nonny Williams, Griff Rhys Jones, Kate Robbins, John Bird, Rory Bremner and Jon Glover, as they battle their way through a succession of games and romp through a world of literary styles, TV theme tunes, and film genres. Chairman Clive Anderson desperately tries to hold the whole thing together and the guests make it up as they go along in this riot of improvisation. First heard on BBC Radio 4 in January 1988, Whose Line is it Anyway? went on to run for 10 series on Channel 4 and found success in America. Based on comedy suggestions from the studio audience, this is ad-libbed comedy at its best. With Colin Sell at the piano. Devised and compiled by Mark Leveson, with additional material by Martin Booth. Produced by Dan Patterson

Dan Patterson, Mark Leveson (Author), Clive Anderson, Dawn French, Griff Rhys Jones, Hugh Laurie, John Bird, John L. Sessions, Kate Robbins, Lenny Henry, Rory Bremner, Stephen Fry (Narrator)

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Audiobooks Narrated by Rory Bremner