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Joz Norris doesn’t do small talk. But he has to.
Old Year's Night
James Naughtie probes the history and traditions behind Hogmanay.
Hercule Poirot - Sad Cypress
3. A Poisoning and Investigations
Belgian sleuth Hercule Poirot is called in to track down the killer.
A Charles Paris Mystery - The Cinderella Killer
3. Suspects
Is whoever shot Cinderella the same person who is sending Charles threatening texts?
Series 3
Episode 4
Council leader Mrs Roberts insists an electrical substation should be raffled off.
Series 4
The Diary
The Lad speculates on what events might have been.
North by Northamptonshire: Full Stop
The friends are excited to see a starry show at the Hippodrome on New Year's Eve.
Series 1
3. Mistake
Will Vera and Irene’s friendship survive an unfortunate hotel incident?
Series 14
Episode 6
John Lloyd and Bridget Christie with Philippa Perry, Carlo Ratti and Doug Allan.
Episode 1
Ex-lovers turned cafe-bar owners Pam and Merv discuss love, life and a revamp.
3. Celluloid Lady
Mattie is fascinated by Mona's daydreams of film stars.
3. Diary of a Dutiful Daughter
Modern Shakespearean Goneril is faced with a doddering dad and running a business.
4. Murder!
It seems Mary Gerrard wasn't the first murder victim...
4. They're Behind You
Bill Nighy stars as the actor cum amateur sleuth who's never far from a murder.
The Writing on the Wall
Jim's plans to slim the Civil Service come home to roost.
1. Marital Disharmony
Bank clerk Sam Baker dreams of winning the football pools. Stars David Roper.
Taking Advantage
Matt and Bob decide to see how far they can go - and attempt shoplifting.
The Third Wave by Iain Finlay Macleod
An overcrowded yacht returning sailors home from the Great War is in trouble.
4. Surprise
Irene’s unsettling news is surpassed by Vera’s family revelations.
Christmas Special 2025
Good news! A new word is born unto us, in an Unspeakable seasonal spectacular.
Series 2
Winston Churchill's Cigar
David Cannadine explores how Churchill's cigar became synonymous with his image.
Light in the Darkness - Walking in the light
Christian worship, a Bible reading, prayer and music led by Archbishop Stephen Cottrell
Konnie Huq on Ada Lovelace
TV presenter Konnie Huq chooses the mathematician Ada Lovelace.
Laura Barton explains her love for vinyl album sleeve notes.
Language panel game with Sandi Toksvig, Tommy Pearson, Laura Wright, Christopher Matthew.
Series 7
Episode 5
Bernard Gallagher makes a shockingly gruesome discovery.
Until Mattie leaves home she seeks refuge in her dreams - and The Goons.
4. And All That Jazz
Modern Shakespearean Viola’s offered a spectacular Twelfth Night.
Sham
Brian tells the story of his visit to a country where alternative therapies abound.
Jimmy Carr 1/4
Paul Garner chats to Jimmy Carr.
With Matt Lucas & Liane Carroll
Alex and his band explore the theme of seasons.
Hell faces confusion when a dog turns up, as animals are not evil... except dolphins.
