When Phil hears a ruckus in Johnny's memorabilia shop downstairs, he goes to investigate, only to discover the mayor of Parbold, who gives Phil a much-needed job: to discover if her husband is having an affair. This undercover work takes Phil,

Phil Ellis Is Trying Series 2: Ep 3 - Parbold's Got Talent

Oct 9th, 2019 28m

When Phil's dad Goodison is discovered not dead but living in Phil's loft, Goodison tries to make amends by taking his son for a much needed holiday to popular holiday camp Mutlins. But are Goodison's motives as honest as they seem? Before long

Phil Ellis Is Trying Series 2: Ep 2 - Mickstown

Oct 9th, 2019 27m 40s

Phil signs up to a special class at the gym in order to impress Ellie. The class promises to "cleanse your mind gutters". But as it's run by Mick the Chinese Herbalist it's also there to empty your wallet. Meanwhile, Polly has become a communit

Phil Ellis Is Trying Series 2: Ep 1 - Pinball

Oct 9th, 2019 28m 39s

When Phil discovers Parbold is hosting the World Pinball Championships, he sees a way to solve his money troubles by winning the big cash prize. But it's not just him who wants the money, as Phil's past catches up with him. Meanwhile, Polly sta

Darren Harriott: Black Label - Ep 4 - Brummie

Sep 11th, 2019 14m 28s

Recorded in Darren's hometown of Birmingham, Black Label explores the different labels and roles he's been assigned throughout his life - Brummie, gang member, brother and son, bouncer and now comic. Each episode of Black Label consists of incr

Darren Harriott: Black Label - Ep 3 - Bouncer

Sep 11th, 2019 13m 54s

Darren Harriott: Black Label - Ep 2 - Gangs

Sep 11th, 2019 13m 58s

Radio 4 showcases fast-rising comedy star Darren Harriott in his debut stand-up series.Recorded in Darren's hometown of Birmingham, Black Label explores the different labels and roles he's been assigned throughout his life - Brummie, gang mem

Darren Harriott: Black Label - Ep 1 - Family

Sep 11th, 2019 14m 26s

The Pin - Ep 4 - Sabotage

Aug 14th, 2019 27m 42s

The latest series from Ben and Alex, aka "The Pin", is a sketch-sitcom hybrid. The award-winning sketch duo are forced to record their latest series in their flat and the boys are glad of the new creative freedom this opportunity presents, away

The Pin - Ep 3 - Crimewave

Aug 14th, 2019 27m 49s

The Pin - Ep 2 - Magic

Aug 14th, 2019 27m 37s

The Pin - Ep 1 - Home

Aug 14th, 2019 28m 31s

The East Coast Listening Post - Ep 4 - Tattoo

Jul 17th, 2019 13m 50s

Jenna and Dana meet Bella Watson, a woman who drunkenly got a union jack tattoo on her forehead whilst on vacation with friends. Whilst learning about Bella’s life, it comes to light that Bella was goaded into getting the tattoo to prove to a b

The East Coast Listening Post - Ep 3 - Laugh

Jul 17th, 2019 13m 50s

American reporters and sisters, Jenna and Dana Johnson, return to the UK to investigate the people of Great Britain. This week Jenna and Dana meet Mick Tanner from the historic town of Luton, who is undergoing therapy to change his laugh in the

The East Coast Listening Post - Ep 2 - Pig

Jul 17th, 2019 13m 46s

American reporters and sisters, Jenna and Dana Johnson, return to the UK to investigate the people of Great Britain. This week Jenna and Dana meet Ruby Thudd, a young woman who shares her apartment with an ex-micro pig called Cleopatra.The Ea

The East Coast Listening Post - Ep 1 - Skull Run

Jul 17th, 2019 14m 37s

American reporters and sisters, Jenna and Dana Johnson, return to the UK to investigate the people of Great Britain. This week Jenna and Dana meet Rhodri Williams from the village of Tregafr, who is defending his right to take part in an ancien

V.I.P. R.I.P. - Ep 4 - An Impresario, A TV Star, A Politician And The Man Who Invented The Bleep

Jun 26th, 2019 28m 3s

Jo Brand hosts the show looking back on all the celebrities who have passed on this week. In this episode she looks back at the life of musical theatre impresario Jeremy Beaumont, failed politician Douglas Waithe, '60s sci-fi star Pamela Ducass

V.I.P. R.I.P. - Ep 3 - A Scientist, A Weatherman, A Fashion Designer And The Godfather Of Swing.

Jun 26th, 2019 27m 45s

Jo Brand hosts the show looking back on all the celebrities who have shuffled off the public stage for the final time. In this episode she looks back at the life of pioneering scientist Miriam Diamond whose work was often overlooked in favour o

V.I.P. R.I.P. - Ep 2 - An Actor, An Artist, A Popstar, And A Man Who Measured Things

Jun 26th, 2019 27m 45s

Jo Brand hosts the show looking back on all the celebrities who have passed the velvet rope into heaven's VIP section. In this episode she looks back at the life of angry young actor Alan Todd, who was famous for working with (and punching) man

V.I.P. R.I.P. - Ep 1 - A Movie Mogul, A Sex Researcher, A Cricketer And A Clean-eating Guru.

Jun 26th, 2019 28m 16s

Jo Brand hosts the show looking back on all those VIPs who are RIP this week, such as film producer Chip Brockleman, Instagram star Olivia Eating, South African cricketer Janco Van Wijk and sex researcher Virginia Dunt.VIP RIP is voiced by Ja

James Veitch’s Contractual Obligation - Ep 3 - A Gamer

May 8th, 2019 28m 55s

Comedian James Veitch gets a challenge from his Radio 4 producer when caught playing Sonic the Hedgehog.In need of a task for this episode and riled by his producer's dismissal of gaming, James Veitch sets out on a mission to design him a gam

James Veitch’s Contractual Obligation - Ep 2 - A Young Adults Novel

May 8th, 2019 27m 57s

Comedian James Veitch is juggling his Radio 4 challenge series with other problems, but he may have found a solution.In episode two James attempts to solve his money troubles by setting himself the task of writing a successful Young Adults No

James Veitch’s Contractual Obligation - Ep 1 - A Dark Web

May 8th, 2019 28m 52s

Comedian James Veitch struggles to create a new challenge-based format for Radio 4. In episode one he is tasked with examining the Dark Web but soon clashes with his producer. In James' mind the BBC's rules are made to be broken. The BBC ta

Life on Egg Series 2: Ep 6 - Self-destruct

Apr 10th, 2019 13m 53s

A self-destruct button is found on The Egg, meaning sweaty palms and an itchy finger or two. Meanwhile, an outbreak of imaginary nits amongst the prisoners leads to increasingly desperate measures...Starring:Harry Hill as Governor HarryKare

Life on Egg Series 2: Ep 5 - Storm

Apr 10th, 2019 13m 59s

A heavy storm leaves The Egg short of food. And the prisoners short of patience. So Harry and his team think up ways to distract them.Starring:Harry Hill as Governor HarryKaren Bartke as AnneMarek Larwood as PeterGyles Brandreth as Prison