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, Polly and Johnny across town to investigate Parbold's seedy underbelly. It may be a case Phil is desperate to crack, but will he like what he finds? Written by Phil Ellis and Fraser Steele. Starring: Phil Ellis as Phil Johnny Vegas as Johnny Amy...

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, Johnny and Polly are following Phil and Goodson to Mutlins in a bid to figure out what's really going on. Written by Phil Ellis and Fraser Steele. Starring: Phil Ellis as Phil Johnny Vegas as Johnny Amy Gledhill as Polly Terry Mynott as Bingo...

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 community support support-officer. First task: to capture a pigeon that's been terrorising Parbold. Written by Phil Ellis and Fraser Steele. Starring: Phil Ellis as Phil Johnny Vegas as Johnny Amy Gledhill as Polly Terry Mynott as J-Dawg/Al Pacino Katia...

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 starts a pet-walking business as a sideline. Written by Phil Ellis and Fraser Steele. Starring: Phil Ellis as Phil Johnny Vegas as Johnny Amy Gledhill as Polly Terry Mynott as Barry Bean Katia Kvinge as Ellie/Barber Sunil Patel as Announcer/Bear...

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 incredibly open-hearted stories from the front line of Darren's life - challenging, enlightening and properly funny comedy. In the final episode of the series, Darren walks us through his experiences as a Brummie and life in the second city. Making a move...

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 incredibly open-hearted stories from the front line of Darren's life - challenging, enlightening and properly funny comedy. In Episode 3, Darren looks back at his time as a bouncer working on the doors of nightclubs and shops. On a zero hours contract and...

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 member, brother and son, bouncer and now comic. Each episode of Black Label consists of incredibly open-hearted stories from the front line of Darren's life - challenging, enlightening and properly funny comedy. In Episode 2 Darren looks back at his time...

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 member, brother and son, bouncer and now comic. Each episode of Black Label consists of incredibly open-hearted stories from the front line of Darren's life - challenging, enlightening and properly funny comedy. In Episode 1 Darren examines his family...

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 from the "prying eyes of the BBC". Unfortunately this week, their plans are thrown into disarray when Ben's mum decides she wants her flat back and has sent estate agents in. Luckily, the boys have some anti-eviction tricks up their sleeves... The Pin...

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 from the "prying eyes of the BBC". Unfortunately this week, a crimewave has hit their neighbourhood, so Ben and Alex are forced to take drastic measures. The Pin At Home is written by Alex Owen and Ben Ashenden It stars: Alex Owen as Alex Ben...

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 from the "prying eyes of the BBC". Unfortunately, their creative freedom is short-lived, thanks to numerous intrusions from the boys' unlucky neighbour Maria, Ben's restaurant-reviewing mother and a disappearing magician. The Pin At Home is written by...

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 from the "prying eyes of the BBC". Unfortunately, their creative freedom is short-lived, thanks to numerous intrusions from the boys' unlucky neighbour Maria, Ben's mother and an AirBnB lodger who's in town for a stag party. The Pin At Home is written...

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 bully that she wasn’t a ‘wet’. Bella arranges to meet her bully to forgive them. The East Coast Listening Post was written and performed by Celeste Dring and Freya Parker, with performances from David Elms and Kat Bond. The original score was composed...

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 pursuit of love. To meet someone new, Mick agrees to take part in a reality dating show called 'Rapid Banter'. The East Coast Listening Post was written and performed by Celeste Dring and Freya Parker, with performances from David Elms and Nick...

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 East Coast Listening Post was written and performed by Celeste Dring and Freya Parker, with performances from David Elms and Jessie Cave. The original score was composed by Owain Roberts. The script editor was Matthew Crosby. The East Coast Listening Post...

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 ancient Welsh tradition known as Ras y Benglog or The Skull Run. The East Coast Listening Post was written and performed by Celeste Dring and Freya Parker, with performances from David Elms and Steffan Rhodri. The original score was composed by Owain...

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, 60's sci-fi star Pamela Ducasse and electronics engineer Isidor Globovsky whose one (uncredited) invention changed broadcasting forever. VIP RIP is voiced by Rosie Cavaliero, Emma Sidi, Vivienne Acheampong, Daniel Maier, and Daniel Barker. It is written by Max Davis, Daniel Maier,...

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 of men, unlucky weatherman Brian Clayton, "Godfather of Swing" Dick Valentine, "Nth" Beatle Terry Hillock, and French fashion designer Pippi Oeuf. VIP RIP is voiced by Rosie Cavaliero, Emma Sidi, Vivienne Acheampong, Daniel Maier, and Daniel Barker. It...

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) many of the great stars of stage and screen; teen pop sensation Aimee Ding who was a member of girl band Huge Expression and made the tragic decision to be different; conceptual artist Charlie Brattle; Neville Brewster who wrote the Christmas-stocking...

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 Jan Ravens, Emma Sidi, Vivienne Acheampong, Daniel Maier, George Fouracres, Michael Bertenshaw and Anil Desai. It is written by Max Davis, Catherine Brinkworth, Kat Sadler, Madeleine Brettingham and James Kettle. Producer, Sam Michell A BBC Studios...

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 game that's artistically credible and intellectually compelling. His challenge will send him to leading industry analysts, trailblazing designers and into the scrutinous gaze of a roomful of teenagers. James Veitch's TED Talk - "This is what happens when...

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 Novel. While discovering what makes a publishing phenomenon and how the genre has adapted to the online world, James' ambition for a multi-part movie deal clashes with his Producer's time concerns. James Veitch's TED Talk - "This is what happens when...

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 takes a very different view. Instructed to create a challenge which will allow him to explore the Dark Web, James seems entirely bereft of ideas.... until an online shopping error results in the delivery of 22 packets of button mushrooms. James...

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 Harry Karen Bartke as Anne Marek Larwood as Peter Gyles Brandreth as Prisoner Brandreth Paul Putner as Prisoner Birtwistle and Daniel Maier as Tim the helicopter pilot Written by Daniel Maier Produced by Sam Michell A BBC Studios Production

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 Harry Karen Bartke as Anne Marek Larwood as Peter Gyles Brandreth as Prisoner Brandreth and Daniel Maier as Tim the helicopter pilot Written by Daniel Maier Produced by Sam Michell A BBC Studios Production