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5. Stress
Leading actor Nicholas Craig reflects on the almost unbelievable stress of the profession
27 May 1989,·15 mins
Series 6
A Thodding By-Election Special
Radio Active Chairman Norman Tonsil stands as an independent candidate.
11 Oct 1986,·30 mins
Series 1
Online comedy sensation Humphrey Jackson
Alistair gets insight into the world of online comedy from viral star Humphrey Jackson.
01 Jul 2026,·14 mins
1. The Creation
The chaotic and noisy story of life on Earth from the National Theatre of Brent .
13 May 1990,·15 mins
Episode 5: The secret’s out
Dick uncovers an evil master plan and tries to put a stop to it.
16 Nov 2024,·33 mins
Series 4
Resurrection of St Jerome
Reporter David Lander probes the rise and fall of Caribbean despot Felipe Delnazo.
18 Sep 1987,·30 mins
Holiday
Richard Wilson wants a holiday. But he's not sure he wants to leave his flat.
02 Jun 2022,·28 mins
Series 2
4. Women Drivers, the Pill, Wicker
Chloe Slack presents the show from Spring Island - the best place in the UK to be a woman.
10 Jan 2026,·28 mins
Series 7
Jessica Kennedy - Day 5
Sinister forces pursue Jessica and Jeremy up to Scotland.
23 Nov 2018,·14 mins
6. A Big Mug of Slime Straight from the Swamp
Nora is always amazed that some couples work better than others, often despite her advice.
10 Jan 2024,·14 mins
6. Mushrooms
Ruth and Carla experiment with micro-dosing. Revelations and home truths abound…
04 Oct 2023,·14 mins
Episode 6. The death of Michael Fry
Michael’s best bits including a confrontation with minister for bedtime Wee Willy Winky.
09 Aug 2025,·29 mins
5. The Hotel on the Hill
Comedy series following amateur paranormal podcaster, Chris Relish.
02 Oct 2024,·14 mins
4. I Would Do Anything For You
The Lovely Boys test each others patience in the final episode of the sketch show.
28 Aug 2024,·14 mins
Empire
Jenna and Dana meet self-made business woman and strip-club mogul Jackie Sanchez.
10 Jan 2018,·15 mins
