http://beebotron.org/phorum/list.php?14 Mon, 20 May 2013 20:42:56 +0100 Phorum 5.2.10 http://beebotron.org/phorum/read.php?14,49098,49098#msg-49098 http://beebotron.org/phorum/read.php?14,49098,49098#msg-49098 Calendar event: 1000 Jun 01 2013 to 1300 Jun 01 2013 (Radio4X)

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1953: Those Radio Times

Documentary exploring some of the programmes that aired on radio 60 years, giving a sense of the flavour of British broadcasting during the Coronation year.]]> IvorThirst Radio Dates Sun, 19 May 2013 23:46:52 +0100 http://beebotron.org/phorum/read.php?14,49097,49097#msg-49097 http://beebotron.org/phorum/read.php?14,49097,49097#msg-49097 Calendar event: 1930 May 31 2013 to 2000 May 31 2013 (Radio4X)

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The Now Show

Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present a satirical look through the week's news, with help from Marcus Brigstocke, Mitch Benn, Jon Holmes and Laura Shavin.

Episode 3]]> IvorThirst Radio Dates Sun, 19 May 2013 23:41:31 +0100 http://beebotron.org/phorum/read.php?14,49096,49096#msg-49096 http://beebotron.org/phorum/read.php?14,49096,49096#msg-49096 Calendar event: 1800 May 31 2013 to 1830 May 31 2013 (Radio4X)

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Second Thoughts

Comedy, starring Lynda Bellingham. Originally broadcast in 1991.

Series 3 - 4. Laugh and Marriage Bill hopes Richard and Liza's passion will soon burn out, but Faith continues to stoke the fires of their romance.]]> IvorThirst Radio Dates Sun, 19 May 2013 23:35:58 +0100 http://beebotron.org/phorum/read.php?14,49094,49094#msg-49094 http://beebotron.org/phorum/read.php?14,49094,49094#msg-49094 Calendar event: 0930 May 31 2013 to 1000 May 31 2013 (Radio4X)

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The Michael Bentine Show

One-man comedy show devised and performed by the former Goon. First aired in 1984.]]> IvorThirst Radio Dates Sun, 19 May 2013 23:30:00 +0100 http://beebotron.org/phorum/read.php?14,49093,49093#msg-49093 http://beebotron.org/phorum/read.php?14,49093,49093#msg-49093 Calendar event: 0900 May 31 2013 to 0930 May 31 2013 (Radio4X)

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The Navy Lark

Comedy, starring Stephen Murray. Originally broadcast in 1966.

Series 8 - 6. Drifting Through The Troutbridge crew heads for the breakers yard.]]> IvorThirst Radio Dates Sun, 19 May 2013 23:27:57 +0100 http://beebotron.org/phorum/read.php?14,49092,49092#msg-49092 http://beebotron.org/phorum/read.php?14,49092,49092#msg-49092 Calendar event: 2330 May 30 2013 to 0000 May 31 2013 (Radio4X)

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Old Harry's Game

Timothy West stars in Andy Hamilton's comedy set in Hell. Originally broadcast in 2009. Last in the series.

Series 7 - Episode 6 Satan formulates a plan to return Baby Patrick to Earth, but the wrathful God has other ideas.]]> IvorThirst Radio Dates Sun, 19 May 2013 23:22:54 +0100 http://beebotron.org/phorum/read.php?14,49091,49091#msg-49091 http://beebotron.org/phorum/read.php?14,49091,49091#msg-49091 Calendar event: 1800 May 30 2013 to 1830 May 30 2013 (Radio4X)

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King Street Junior

Comedy, with Karl Howman and James Grout. First aired in 1997.

Series 9 - 5. With Love Mr Sims is very unhappy - and so is Mrs Rudd, but for an entirely different reason.]]> IvorThirst Radio Dates Sun, 19 May 2013 23:19:38 +0100 http://beebotron.org/phorum/read.php?14,49090,49090#msg-49090 http://beebotron.org/phorum/read.php?14,49090,49090#msg-49090 Calendar event: 1000 May 30 2013 to 1030 May 30 2013 (Radio4X)

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Change at Oglethorpe

Comedy, with Peter Davison, Michael Williams and Rosemary Martin. First aired in 1996.

Series 1 - 5. The Unquiet American The staff attempt to secure an old engine, but there is a big catch.]]> IvorThirst Radio Dates Sun, 19 May 2013 23:14:43 +0100 http://beebotron.org/phorum/read.php?14,49089,49089#msg-49089 http://beebotron.org/phorum/read.php?14,49089,49089#msg-49089 Calendar event: 0930 May 30 2013 to 1000 May 30 2013 (Radio4X)

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Take It from Here

Archive comedy, with Jimmy Edwards and Dick Bentley, first aired in 1958.]]> IvorThirst Radio Dates Sun, 19 May 2013 23:11:52 +0100 http://beebotron.org/phorum/read.php?14,49088,49088#msg-49088 http://beebotron.org/phorum/read.php?14,49088,49088#msg-49088 Calendar event: 0900 May 30 2013 to 0930 May 30 2013 (Radio4X)

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Dad's Army

Comedy, with Arthur Lowe, John Le Mesurier and Clive Dunn. First aired in 1974.

Series 1 - 5. The Battle of Godfrey's Cottage When the warning bells ring, Jones sets up a machine gun post in Godfrey's cottage. And total confusion reigns.]]> IvorThirst Radio Dates Sun, 19 May 2013 20:22:22 +0100 http://beebotron.org/phorum/read.php?14,49039,49039#msg-49039 http://beebotron.org/phorum/read.php?14,49039,49039#msg-49039 Calendar event: 1800 May 29 2013 to 1830 May 29 2013 (Radio4X)

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Stilgoe's Around

The musical comedian takes his show to the Royal Show at Stoneleigh, where he is joined by Kathryn Tickell. Originally broadcast in 1989.

Series 2 - Episode 5]]> IvorThirst Radio Dates Fri, 17 May 2013 10:22:51 +0100 http://beebotron.org/phorum/read.php?14,49038,49038#msg-49038 http://beebotron.org/phorum/read.php?14,49038,49038#msg-49038 Calendar event: 1030 May 29 2013 to 1100 May 29 2013 (Radio4X)

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In the Chair

Comedy thriller with Michael Williams. From June 1998.

Episode 2 of 6. Maverick BBC hack George Cragge probes New Labour links to the murders.]]> IvorThirst Radio Dates Fri, 17 May 2013 10:13:15 +0100 http://beebotron.org/phorum/read.php?14,49037,49037#msg-49037 http://beebotron.org/phorum/read.php?14,49037,49037#msg-49037 Calendar event: 1030 May 22 2013 to 1100 May 22 2013 (Radio4X)

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In The Chair

Comedy thriller by Mark Tavener, with Michael Williams, Barry Foster and Hugh Laurie. First aired in 1998.

Episode 1 of 6. Maverick reporter George Cragge's retirement is cut short.]]> IvorThirst Radio Dates Fri, 17 May 2013 10:09:57 +0100 http://beebotron.org/phorum/read.php?14,49036,49036#msg-49036 http://beebotron.org/phorum/read.php?14,49036,49036#msg-49036 Calendar event: 0930 May 29 2013 to 1000 May 29 2013 (Radio4X)

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I'm Sorry I'll Read That Again

Comedy, with John Cleese, Graeme Garden, Bill Oddie, Tim Brooke-Taylor, Jo Kendall and David Hatch. First aired in 1968.]]> IvorThirst Radio Dates Fri, 17 May 2013 10:00:28 +0100 http://beebotron.org/phorum/read.php?14,49035,49035#msg-49035 http://beebotron.org/phorum/read.php?14,49035,49035#msg-49035 Calendar event: 0900 May 29 2013 to 0930 May 29 2013 (Radio4X)

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Hancock's Half Hour

Comedy, with Tony Hancock, Bill Kerr, Sidney James, Andree Melly and Kenneth Williams. First aired in 1955.

Series 3 No. 1 The Pet Dog Hancock buys Andree a puppy for her birthday, but to his alarm the puppy grows rapidly until it is two inches taller than he is!]]> IvorThirst Radio Dates Fri, 17 May 2013 09:55:27 +0100 http://beebotron.org/phorum/read.php?14,49024,49024#msg-49024 http://beebotron.org/phorum/read.php?14,49024,49024#msg-49024 Calendar event: 2330 May 28 2013 to 0000 May 29 2013 (Radio4X)

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The Museum of Everything

Comedy, with Marcus Brigstocke, Danny Robins, Dan Tetsell and Lucy Montgomery. First aired in 2006.

Series 3 - 4. And the Winner Is]]> IvorThirst Radio Dates Thu, 16 May 2013 16:38:48 +0100 http://beebotron.org/phorum/read.php?14,49023,49023#msg-49023 http://beebotron.org/phorum/read.php?14,49023,49023#msg-49023 Calendar event: 0930 May 28 2013 to 1000 May 28 2013 (Radio4X)

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Jim the Great

Comedy, starring Jimmy Edwards. Originally broadcast in 1977.

Series 1 - 4. The Great Celtic Arms Race The downtrodden monarch is once again bested by King Cedric when he acquires a new toy - the thunderlog.]]> IvorThirst Radio Dates Thu, 16 May 2013 16:16:48 +0100 http://beebotron.org/phorum/read.php?14,49022,49022#msg-49022 http://beebotron.org/phorum/read.php?14,49022,49022#msg-49022 Calendar event: 0900 May 28 2013 to 0930 May 28 2013 (Radio4X)

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The Goon Show

Comedy sketches and songs, with Spike Milligan, Peter Sellers and Harry Secombe. First aired in 1954.

The Silent Bugler It's 1902 and British secret agent Seagoon is heading to Dresden on a deadly mission.]]> IvorThirst Radio Dates Thu, 16 May 2013 15:57:40 +0100 http://beebotron.org/phorum/read.php?14,48978,48978#msg-48978 http://beebotron.org/phorum/read.php?14,48978,48978#msg-48978 Calendar event: 1800 May 27 2013 to 1830 May 27 2013 (Radio4X)

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The Little World of Don Camillo

Adaptation of Giovanni Guareschi's comic short stories, with Ian Hogg and Joss Ackland. First aired in 2002.

Series 2 - Episode 1 The priest is confronted by the local communist party - and a gunman.]]> IvorThirst Radio Dates Wed, 15 May 2013 16:14:37 +0100 http://beebotron.org/phorum/read.php?14,48977,48977#msg-48977 http://beebotron.org/phorum/read.php?14,48977,48977#msg-48977 Calendar event: 0900 May 27 2013 to 0930 May 27 2013 (Radio4X)

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Round the Horne

Comedy, with Kenneth Horne, Hugh Paddick and Kenneth Williams. Originally broadcast in 1966.

Series 2 - Episode 8]]> IvorThirst Radio Dates Wed, 15 May 2013 15:58:21 +0100 http://beebotron.org/phorum/read.php?14,48976,48976#msg-48976 http://beebotron.org/phorum/read.php?14,48976,48976#msg-48976 Calendar event: 1430 May 27 2013 to 1500 May 31 2013 (Radio4X)

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Julie Enfield Investigates - Terminus

Imelda Staunton stars as DSI Julie Enfield in the thriller by Nick Fisher. Originally broadcast in 1994.

Episode 1 A mutilated corpse is discovered on a railway track. Identifying the body proves difficult.
Episode 2 As the lucky charm murders mount up, the detective questions the station busker.
Episode 3 Julie and her assistant Kevin do a late night stakeout at the railway station and find that the killer is playing games with them.
Episode 4 After her assistant is found hanging, the detective suspects a train spotter.
Episode 5 As Julie digs deeper she finds herself confronting the killer, but the killer has the upper hand.]]> IvorThirst Radio Dates Wed, 15 May 2013 15:55:19 +0100 http://beebotron.org/phorum/read.php?14,48975,48975#msg-48975 http://beebotron.org/phorum/read.php?14,48975,48975#msg-48975 Calendar event: 1400 May 27 2013 to 1430 May 31 2013 (Radio4X)

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Peril at End House

Dramatisation of the Hercule Poirot murder mystery by Agatha Christie, with John Moffatt. Originally broadcast in 2000.

Episode 1 Hercule Poirot's summer holiday on the Cornish Riviera is disrupted when a bullet lands at his feet, on the hotel terrace
Episode 2 It transpires that the bullet discovered by Poirot was not the first attempt upon Nick's life.
Episode 3 All Poirot's efforts to protect Nick seem to have been in vain when, during the fireworks party, murder is committed.
Episode 4 It is clear to Poirot that the intended murder victim was Nick, so, for her safety, he has her installed in a nursing home, with no visitors allowed.
Episode 5 To lure the killer out into the open, Poirot has taken an astonishing step. Now, at the denouement of the mystery, he has summoned everyone to the house.]]> IvorThirst Radio Dates Wed, 15 May 2013 15:30:54 +0100 http://beebotron.org/phorum/read.php?14,48897,48897#msg-48897 http://beebotron.org/phorum/read.php?14,48897,48897#msg-48897 Calendar event: 1930 May 10 2013 to 2000 May 10 2013 (Radio4)

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The News Quiz

Sandi Toksvig hosts the topical comedy panel game, featuring cryptic questions, acerbic satire and humorous newspaper cuttings sent in by listeners. Last in the series.

Series 71 - Episode 5]]> IvorThirst Radio Dates Sun, 12 May 2013 15:55:46 +0100 http://beebotron.org/phorum/read.php?14,48896,48896#msg-48896 http://beebotron.org/phorum/read.php?14,48896,48896#msg-48896 Calendar event: 1000 May 25 2013 to 1300 May 25 2013 (Radio4X)

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Comedy Greats

Barry Cryer presents highlights of BBC radio comedy across the decades, beginning with the best of the 1950s.

Part one of two. Featuring episodes of
Life with the Lyons (1955);
In All Directions (1956);
The Al Read Show (1955);
A Life of Bliss (1954);
Take It from Here (1957); and
The Goon Show (1957).]]> IvorThirst Radio Dates Sun, 12 May 2013 15:52:57 +0100 http://beebotron.org/phorum/read.php?14,48895,48895#msg-48895 http://beebotron.org/phorum/read.php?14,48895,48895#msg-48895 Calendar event: 1930 May 17 2013 to 2000 May 17 2013 (Radio4)

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The Now Show

Steve Punt and Jon Culshaw present a satirical look through the week's news. New Series

Episode 1]]> IvorThirst Radio Dates Sun, 12 May 2013 15:42:38 +0100 http://beebotron.org/phorum/read.php?14,48894,48894#msg-48894 http://beebotron.org/phorum/read.php?14,48894,48894#msg-48894 Calendar event: 1930 May 24 2013 to 2000 May 24 2013 (Radio4)

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The Now Show

Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present a satirical look through the week's news, with help from Marcus Brigstocke, Mitch Benn, Jon Holmes and Laura Shavin.

Episode 2]]> IvorThirst Radio Dates Sun, 12 May 2013 15:38:05 +0100 http://beebotron.org/phorum/read.php?14,48893,48893#msg-48893 http://beebotron.org/phorum/read.php?14,48893,48893#msg-48893 Calendar event: 1800 May 24 2013 to 1830 May 24 2013 (Radio4X)

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Second Thoughts

Comedy, with Lynda Bellingham, James Bolam and Belinda Lang. First aired in 1991.

Series 3 - 3. Foreign Exchange An Italian student causes no end of chaos on an exchange visit.]]> IvorThirst Radio Dates Sun, 12 May 2013 15:31:00 +0100 http://beebotron.org/phorum/read.php?14,48892,48892#msg-48892 http://beebotron.org/phorum/read.php?14,48892,48892#msg-48892 Calendar event: 0930 May 24 2013 to 1000 May 24 2013 (Radio4X)

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The Michael Bentine Show

One-man comedy show devised and performed by the former Goon. First aired in 1984.]]> IvorThirst Radio Dates Sun, 12 May 2013 15:21:42 +0100 http://beebotron.org/phorum/read.php?14,48891,48891#msg-48891 http://beebotron.org/phorum/read.php?14,48891,48891#msg-48891 Calendar event: 0900 May 24 2013 to 0930 May 24 2013 (Radio4X)

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The Navy Lark

Comedy, starring Jon Pertwee. Originally broadcast in 1966.

Series 8 - 5. Charitably Taking Part The crew of Troutbridge come into contact with a number of famous faces at a charity fundraising event.]]> IvorThirst Radio Dates Sun, 12 May 2013 15:16:20 +0100 http://beebotron.org/phorum/read.php?14,48890,48890#msg-48890 http://beebotron.org/phorum/read.php?14,48890,48890#msg-48890 Calendar event: 2000 May 24 2013 to 2030 May 24 2013 (Radio4X)

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The Pickerskill Reports

Andrew McGibbon's comedy, starring Ian McDiarmid.

Series 2 - 4. Richard and Gregory Severin Two socialist pupils are endlessly talking about their beliefs, so Pickerskill tricks them into shutting up by telling them he is a fellow communist and they must remain silent until he gives them a signal to join him in the revolutionary vanguard. Unfortunately, his fake confession is overheard.

Cast

Dr Henry Pickerskill - Ian McDiarmid
Richard Severin - Tom Kane
Gregory Severin - James Rowland
ARF Somerset Stephenson - Mike Sarne
Mrs Stroove - Mia Soteriou
Cartwright/Dawson - Toby Longworth
The Colonel/Pyotr Stroove - Andrew McGibbon]]> IvorThirst Radio Dates Sun, 12 May 2013 15:06:10 +0100