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Stories include Why the Whales Came, The Phantom Tollbooth, and Treasure Island.

The critic's surprisingly negative 1962 review about his idol Laurence Olivier.

The writer recalls the difficulties his family faced in leaving Leeds on wartime Sundays.

Ian Peacock picks up his spoon and delves into the history of 'The King of Fruits'.

Under cover of darkness, police make one last trip to William Muffit's murder scene.

Meteorologist Helen Young visits Dartmoor to recall the jumbo freeze of 1963.

Clairvoyant's husband Bill faces a nightmare trip to dispose of the kidnapped girl's body.

A mysterious internet hacker is complicating murder inquiries for the feisty DS.

The dear ladies face chaos - with a mouse in their house. From April 1983.

An old piano recalls the hands that played her and the love affairs she's seen.

Isabel joins her dying cousin Ralph in London - and she contemplates her future.

Blamed for the robbery, Stephen disappears. Harthouse sets his sights on Louisa.

John Barrowman's masterclass reaches a surprising conclusion about the Bard.

The struggling writer paints his flat to try and impress Caroline. From February 1992.

A waltz from the bona singers - and does education add up? From May 1970.

David Lander probes MI5 in a tale of dirty tricks, purple herrings and mauve sheep.

The mischievous schoolboy avoids his parents by getting lost on his way home.

Laurie invites the March sisters on a boating trip. With Buffy Davis and Jemma Redgrave.

As her adventures conclude, Alice lands at the eighth square - but can she get home?

Dan Freedman and Nick Romero's cheeky movie spoofs of Star Wars and Notting Hill.

Frenzying is all the rage in Ancient Athens - but can Aristophanes cash in on the craze?

Ed fancies Elaine. So does his boss. But in another world, mighty Ed can smite his enemies

Valery is taken out to dinner by his interrogator - but is all quite what it seems?

Earth's last living man Robert Neville sharpens up his hunt for the origins of the plague.

Featuring The Ordinary Princess, The Phantom Tollbooth, and Treasure Island.

A Sunderland man and his Fife born mother-in-law struggle to communicate.

Recalling his father's lot in life and evenings spent cleaning his parents' false teeth.

Reviews for The Entertainer, A Taste of Honey and heralding Harold Pinter.

Helen Young visits a gliding club to recall a pilot's survival of a 1999 lightning strike.

Secrets are revealed at womanising farmer William Muffit's inquest.

Clairvoyant Myra Savage and her husband's seance for the girl sparks a dreadful incident.

The detective superintendent tackles an internet mystery in her quest to solve the murders

Maverick hack George Cragge hits a murder trail at Wembley Stadium. From February 1997.

Neddie Seagoon is conned into pinching the keyboard played at the Battle of Waterloo.

More tangles in Izzy's love-life, when she and Dick head to dinner with Charles.

The shady lawyer makes a movie in Hollywood. With Michael Roberts. From June 1991.

With Tom at his bank, Bounderby weds Louisa - while Stephen angers the union.

Gilbert doubts that Isabel's cousin Ralph is really dying - and a big truth is revealed.

The BBC's secrets revealed in Auntie's own story. From December 1965.

The story of the friendship between Noel Coward and E Nesbit. With Guy Henry and Ann Bell.

The little girl encounters the Red Knight and the White Knight. Read by Alan Bennett.

As her curious adventures continue, the little girl picnics with the Lion and the Unicorn.

Amy skates on thin ice and Meg glimpses high society. Louisa May Alcott's charming drama.

The tall, unconventional woman has much to learn about retail and men. From May 2007.

The London Asian radio station toughens up its act. Stars Meera Syal. September 1996.

Confronted with a charging bull, the comedian's life starts flashing before his eyes.

James Follett's first radio play explores dissention and danger in a repressive state.

Earth's last living man Robert Neville steps up his fight against the vampires.

The accent angst of Londoner Penny, with a Caribbean-born mother.

Featuring The Ordinary Princess, The Phantom Tollbooth, and Treasure Island.

Jason reckons his cheating ex-girlfriend wants him back - but he can't forgive her.

The writer recalls the 40s, when the only family secret was not having a proper breakfast.

The critic's passionate campaign against stage censorship was fearless and funny.

Meteorologist Helen Young visits Bournemouth to recall the severe hail storm of 1983.

The feisty detective superintendent probes murders along London's Regents Canal.

The sisters meet Mr Laurence and Amy learns a lesson. With Buffy Davis and Jemma Redgrave.

The little girl encounters brothers Tweedledum and Tweedledee. Read by Alan Bennett.

The little girl encounters the White Queen and Humpty Dumpty. Read by Alan Bennett.

In the farmer death riddle, the spotlight falls on James Walker and his housekeeper.

Kidnapping clairvoyant Myra Savage and her husband are about to collect the ransom money.

The battles of divorcees Bill and Faith to forge a relationship. Stars Lynda Bellingham.

Rosie's company sets up a wine tasting, but her client is a little hard to swallow.

Tommy and Sheila's career is in jeopardy when Tommy's sketchy past catches up with him.

The arrival of a circus challenges the provincial thinking of local businessmen.

Poorly Ralph prepares to return to England, while Isabel begins to reassess her marriage.

The lad 'imself throws a launch party for his new series, but things don't go to plan.

The struggling actor and his friends find themselves locked in - a lot! From May 1998.

The sleuth links the murder of a homeless man in a Dublin squat with the history of art.

The writer reads his wry recollections and observations about his early life in Leeds.

Producer of suits and rhubarb - his home city of Leeds is not a prime bombing target.

Chris Addison explores human evolution. With Geoffrey McGivern as Professor Herring.

Kenny's new girlfriend wants to join his a cappella band - but she can't sing. From 2001.

Earth's last living man discovers that his wife's tomb is a lair for vampires.

It's midsummer and an old woman keeps watch over her cursed Welsh village.

Featuring The Ordinary Princess, The Phantom Tollbooth, and Treasure Island.

Brothers Ivor and Sid - raised in London's East End, but their accents are worlds apart.

The ecstatic 1956 review of John Osborne's kitchen-sink drama Look Back in Anger.

The hottest ever temperature in the UK - so hot that the tarmac melted.

In the mystery of a womanising farmer killed in 1938, evidence mounts against his wife.

With big business involved, the detective finds herself trapped with hired killers.

To publicise her powers, clairvoyant Myra Savage and her husband have kidnapped a girl.

Sweethearts Iris and Bernard miss the film when they go to the pictures. From 1993.

The death of a debating society leader sees Baldi probing his close-knit student friends.

Concerned about her marriage, Isabel has a heart-to-heart with her friend Henrietta.

Tom's career at Rugby could be coming to a premature end, but Dr Arnold has a plan.

Clare's in a flap over a dinner guest and his dog, so cleaner Sally stays on to help.

Sarah's illness is hijacked by her mother and daughter, as all three battle with colds.

Robert lands a romantic lead role, but will it all go to his head? From February 1990.

The adventures of The Glums - and the Scarlet Pimple! Stars Jimmy Edwards. From Feb 1956.

As her curious adventures continue, the Red Queen runs the little girl off her feet.

The little girl goes through the glass into a strange world of curious adventures.

Christmas is near, as the March sisters go to a party. With Buffy Davis and Jemma Redgrave

The duo face dodgy hotels and sinister monks, but love is in the air. From September 1999.

The host presents a comic lecture and sketches. With Stephen Frost. From October 1993.

Three expectant mothers prepare for their arrivals in different ways. From January 1996.

Earth's last living man takes on hordes of plague-infected vampires.

The most haunted house in Victorian London is set to give up its dark secret.

Featuring The Ordinary Princess, The Phantom Tollbooth, and Treasure Island.

A smooth Yank, a Yorkshire 'bumpkin' and their Scottish-sounding daughter.

Michael Sheen and David Horovitch read some of the critic's outspoken articles.

Helen Young recalls how thousands were killed by London's deadly smog of December 1952.

David Williams investigates who killed wealthy womaniser William Murfitt in 1938.

Clairvoyant Myra Savage and her husband embark on a terrible course of action.

The Smithfield Community Play throws the detective's meaty murder trail into confusion.

It's Bob and Thelma's big day - and he's on tranquilisers! Adapted from TV. From 1975.

A gym death sees Baldi probe a link between fitness fanaticism and mediaeval theology.

Patsy is not short of dance partners at a party, but who does Lord Warburton really love?

The 12-year-old's arrival at boarding school in 1835 is marred by bully Flashman.

Pa Larkin's off to feast for the fight and Ma is surprised. With David Jason. From 1996.

A 'rare' gull is spotted during a station spring-clean, causing chaos on the line.

The ruling family of Italy's puniest city-state aim to introduce a new currency.

Butcher Jones is short of meat, so Walker arranges a special off-ration supply. From 1975.

The little girl faces a game of croquet with the Queen of Hearts. Stars Sarah-Jane Holm.

Thomas Paine: The radical comedian profiles the 18th century author and radical idealist.

A mockumentary where our incisive investigator examines the state of the British pub.

Comedian Luke Roberts tries to solve the big arguments using light entertainment.

Ninety-something good-time girl Dora Dale dishes more dirt on her celebrity friends.

The radical comedian profiles the 18th century author and radical idealist.

Sketch show shenanigans on going to the Proms and public loos. From November 1987.

A couple move to the country and find it far from peaceful. With Mark Gatiss.

More spooky adventures for Brenda and Effie in the seaside town of Whitby.

Performances of a 15-second 'King Lear', the 'Othello' Rap and 'Scottish Highland Discs'.

Falling from the sky, the comedian's life starts flashing before his eyes.

Chris Addison's explores human evolution. With Geoffrey McGivern as Prof Austin Herring.

Three women neighbours are set to discover the delights of parenthood. Stars Keith Allen.

Anxious to get to the fairground, the cheeky schoolboy sparks a chain of catastrophes.

The comedian's got a new camera - and havoc awaits at a wedding. Stars Harry Worth.

Ed talks to the raconteur and former MP, and the famous female impersonator. From 1985.

As their Thames quest climaxes, Jennifer proves she can drink Sam under any table.

Mimi feels her family are drowning her. How can she keep head above water?

Osborne makes a declaration to spirited American Isabel Archer on her final day in Rome.

Featuring Kirsten The Silver Spoon of Solomon Snow by Kaye Umansky, read by Ward Parry.

The spinster sleuth ponders an outbreak of hate-mail - and a trail of death.

The gangland enforcer must visit one of his boss' massage parlours in Islington.

Andy dreams about his freedom and who awaits him beyond the prison wall.

Mau, Daphne and Ataba have found a golden door. Read by Matt Addis and Charlie Norfolk.

With a fresh killing to investigate, the Detective Superintendent's love affair hots up.

In the midst of her grisly murder trail, the detective stumbles on a surprise flirtation.

The Detective Superintendent tackles gruesome killings in London's meat market.

The Roman sleuth has a fateful encounter with a missing legate and a giant Celtic bull.

The Roman detective is worried when the prisoners finally meet legendary priestess Veleda.

A sect leader threatens to destabilise a young King. Stars Paul Scofield and Diana Rigg.

The comedian chooses his favourite programmes, including I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue.

Sir John Reith's BBC discovers how to operate away from the studios. With Daphne Oxenford.

It seems that money can't buy you love. Starring Nicholas Farrell and Christopher Hancock.

Featuring The Silver Spoon of Solomon Snow by Kaye Umansky, read by Ward Parry.

Celtic band The Boys of the Lough and Canada's Wailin' Jennys join the American funny man.

The Royal Dingle Company wreak havoc in Stratford-Upon-Avon. From September 1995.

The life of a struggling writer with dysfunctional friends - and a talking geranium.

Engaged to Cecil, but haunted by dreams of George - Lucy's life remains muddled.

In seedy Moscow, 'coolhunter' Cayce meets the maker of the footage. Read by Lorelei King.

Reverend Martin Stokes stumbles into a nightmare of biblical proportions.

Making tricky phone calls for his punters - including a plumber with a dribbling ballcock.

Performances of a 15-second 'King Lear', the 'Othello' Rap and 'Scottish Highland Discs'.

Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis spotlight dodgy space probes and a teddy for men.

David Lander reports on the implications of revolutionary methods of baby production.

Baldi probes the murder of an outspoken, larger-than-life Dublin publisher and bon viveur.

Lord Warburton's interest in Pansy proves very pleasing to her father Gilbert Osmond.

As Mother Helen's nuns face declining numbers, DI Cromwell tackles an old murder.

With a fresh killing to investigate, the Detective Superintendent's love affair hots up.

The dear ladies take on the running of the Fancy Dress Ball. From May 1982.

The team investigate travel - does it get you anywhere? Stars Kenneth Williams. From 1970.