Programme Index

Duration: 28 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 22^nd Apr 2015, 23:00 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Sat 2^nd May 2015, 05:30 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

A series of election specials from the Now Show team. Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis are joined by special guests to give their own unique take on the week's election shenanigans. Show more

Comedy Shorts

Sorry

Duration: 13 minutes

First broadcast: Sun 28^th Jul 2019, 22:15 on BBC Two EnglandLatest broadcast: Tue 28^th Jul 2020, 22:30 on BBC Two Northern Ireland HD

Available for 3 months

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Dolly is an actress on the verge of super-stardom going to the premiere of her first movie. But on the way, she finds out she is trending on Twitter - for all the wrong reasons. Show more

Contributors

Dolly:: Lolly Adefope
Producer:: Pippa Brown
Rosalind:: Catherine Shepherd
Director:: Andrew Gaynord
Dan:: Joshua McGuire
Executive Producer:: Damian Kavanagh
Luke:: Phillip Dunning
Executive Producer:: Lolly Adefope
T:: Seb Cardinal
Writer:: Lolly Adefope
Robin:: Babirye Bukilwa
Production Company:: Tiger Aspect Productions Ltd
Harry:: Tom Stourton

Genres

Comedy

Brand

Comedy Shorts

Sweats

Duration: 28 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 10^th Jan 2017, 23:00 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Tue 10^th Jan 2017, 23:00 on BBC Radio 4 LW

Sitcom by Kieran Hodgson set in a micro-gym in Worthing. The January Rush: The team at Dawson Fitness are trying to spearhead an exercise revolution. Show more

Contributors

Lucy:: Sarah Daykin
Jake:: Nick Mohammed
Kate:: Lolly Adefope
Frankie:: Kieran Hodgson
Brian:: Paul Putner
Aunt Lois:: Alison Steadman
Writer:: Kieran Hodgson
Producer:: Alexandra Smith

Genres

Comedy

Phil Ellis Is Trying

Series 1

Episode 1: Phil's Bills and Bellyaches

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 5^th Jun 2018, 23:00 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Tue 5^th Jun 2018, 23:00 on BBC Radio 4 LW

Available for 9 days

Phil's trying to keep his entertainments business afloat. He's trying to get over his divorce from Leanne. He's trying to be a better person. He's trying. Boy, is he trying. Show more

Contributors

Phil:: Phil Ellis
Lolly:: Lolly Adefope
Johnny:: Johnny Vegas
Ellie:: Katia Kvinge
Leanne:: Katia Kvinge
Mrs Tailor:: Katia Kvinge
Old Man:: Terry Mynott
Waiter:: Terry Mynott
Writer:: Phil Ellis
Writer:: Fraser Steel
Producer:: Sam Michell

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ComedySitcoms

Brand

Series

Phil Ellis Is Trying

Series 1

Episode 2: Small Big Business

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 12^th Jun 2018, 23:00 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Tue 12^th Jun 2018, 23:00 on BBC Radio 4 LW

Available for 9 days

Phil's business fails to be nominated for a 'North West of the North West Small Business Award, so Phil gets a job hosting them. Meanwhile, Lolly must find a celebrity guest. Show more

Contributors

Phil:: Phil Ellis
Lolly:: Lolly Adefope
Johnny:: Johnny Vegas
Ellie:: Katia Kvinge
Tanning Salon Owner:: Katia Kvinge
Mick the Chinese Herbalist:: Mick Ferry
Geoff:: Terry Mynott
Morgan Freeman:: Terry Mynott
Writer:: Phil Ellis
Writer:: Fraser Steel
Producer:: Sam Michell

Genres

ComedySitcoms

Brand

Series

Together

Episode 3: Cupid

BBC Three

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 20^th Oct 2015, 22:30 on BBC ThreeLatest broadcast: Sun 3^rd Jan 2016, 02:20 on BBC Three HD

Comedy series about the early stages of a couple's relationship. Tom's mind is set on transforming Ellen's birthday by inviting her round for the lasagne she misses so much. Show more

Contributors

Tom:: Jonny Sweet
Ellen:: Cara Theobold
Ashley:: Alex Macqueen
Lesley:: Vicki Pepperdine
Maeve:: Katy Wix
Hermione:: Sarah Daykin
Shezre at the Perfume Counter:: Lolly Adefope
Gillian, Ellen's Foster Mum:: Jo Martin
Jack Sterling:: Nick Mohammed
Bogger:: Jamie Demetriou
Writer:: Jonny Sweet
Producer:: Lucy Armitage
Director:: Annie Griffin
Production Company:: Tiger Aspect Productions Ltd

Genres

ComedySitcoms

Series

Together

The Casebook of Max and Ivan

Series 2

Case #96 - Community Disservice

The Casebook of Max and Ivan

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Sun 1^st Oct 2017, 19:15 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Mon 28^th Dec 2020, 05:30 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Available for years

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Detectives investigate some unexplained thefts threatening the future of a community centre. Stars Joanna Lumley. From 2017. Show more

Contributors

Max:: Max Olesker
Ivan:: Ivan Gonzalez
Lavinia Moncrief:: Joanna Lumley
Gerry Glossop:: David Reed
Andromedo:: David Reed
Battle re-enactor:: David Reed
Narrator:: Lewis Macleod
Malcolm McMichaelmas:: Lewis Macleod
Soulless property developer:: Lewis Macleod
Janet from the council:: Lolly Adefope
Bell-ringer:: Lolly Adefope
Writer:: Max Olesker
Writer:: Ivan Gonzalez
Producer:: Ben Walker

Genres

ComedySitcoms

Brand

Series

The Casebook of Max and Ivan: Series 2

Birthday Girls' House Party

Birthday Girls' House Party

Wedding Party with Lolly Adefope

BBC Radio 1

Duration: 41 minutes

First broadcast: Fri 11^th Jan 2019, 12:43

Available for years

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Beattie Edmondson, Rose Johnson and Camille Ucan invite to their (joint) wedding with Lolly Adefope. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:: Camille Ucan
Presenter:: Beattie Edmondson
Presenter:: Rose Johnson
Interviewed Guest:: Lolly Adefope
Executive Producer:: Kate Holland
Producer:: Steve Hankey

Genres

ComedyChat

Series

Morgana Robinson's The Agency

Episode 2

Morgana Robinson's The Agency

Duration: 29 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 3^rd Oct 2016, 22:00 on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: Mon 3^rd Oct 2016, 23:45 on BBC Two Northern Ireland

Comedy impressions show. In the second episode, Vincent receives news of a huge audition for EastEnders star Natalie Cassidy opposite a Hollywood A-lister. Show more

Contributors

Natalie Cassidy:: Morgana Robinson
Adele:: Morgana Robinson
Gregg Wallace:: Morgana Robinson
Joanna Lumley:: Morgana Robinson
Fearne Cotton:: Morgana Robinson
Mel:: Morgana Robinson
Sue:: Morgana Robinson
Russell Brand:: Morgana Robinson
Miranda Hart:: Morgana Robinson
Danny Dyer:: Morgana Robinson
Cheryl Cole:: Morgana Robinson
Vincent Mann:: Cavan Clerkin
Environmental Health Officer:: Lolly Adefope
Dad:: Perry Benson
Mariola:: Gabby Best
Tim:: Seb Cardinal
Trevor:: Asim Chaudhry
Receptionist:: Natasia Demetriou
Rachel:: Rebecca Humphries
Morgan Freeman:: Terry Mynott
Sales Rep:: Nish Nathwani
Sales Rep:: Tony Way
Cat:: Gemma Whelan
Planning Officer:: Toby Williams
Narrator:: Claire Skinner
Producer:: Jack Bayles
Director:: Tom McKay
Executive Producer:: Neil Webster
Executive Producer:: Ben Palmer
Writer:: Jack Bayles
Writer:: Steve Burge
Writer:: Miles Chapman
Writer:: Matt Morgan
Writer:: Sarah Morgan
Writer:: Nico Tatarowicz
Writer:: Mark O'Sullivan
Writer:: Neil Webster
Production Company:: Happy Tramp Ltd

Genres

Series

Morgana Robinson's The Agency

Episode 7

Morgana Robinson's The Agency

Duration: 29 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 7^th Nov 2016, 22:00 on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: Mon 7^th Nov 2016, 23:45 on BBC Two Northern Ireland

Comedy impressions show. This special 'best of' episode has an insight into the man behind Mann Management as Vincent gives the inside track on what it's like to be an agent. Show more

Contributors

Actor:: Morgana Robinson
Environmental Health Officer:: Lolly Adefope
Male Officer:: Delroy Atkinson
Little Kid:: Ryan Baker
Dad:: Perry Benson
Tim:: Seb Cardinal
Trevor:: Asim Chaudhry
Female Officer:: Laura Checkley
King:: James Coombes
Receptionist:: Natasia Demetriou
Woman:: Celeste Dring
Director:: Judith Faultless
Rachel:: Rebecca Humphries
Man:: Peter Singh
Businessman:: Matthew Steer
Cat:: Gemma Whelan
Planning Officer:: Toby Williams
Narrator:: Claire Skinner
Vincent Mann:: Cavan Clerkin
Producer:: Jack Bayles
Director:: Tom McKay
Executive Producer:: Neil Webster
Executive Producer:: Ben Palmer
Production Company:: Happy Tramp Ltd

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Series

QI XL

Series N

Episode 7: Naked Truth

Duration: 45 minutes

First broadcast: Sun 11^th Dec 2016, 22:20 on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: Wed 14^th Apr 2021, 22:00 on BBC Two Wales HD

Sandi Toksvig looks at the naked truth with Richard Osman, Lolly Adefope, Lee Mack and Alan Davies.

Contributors

Presenter:: Sandi Toksvig
Panellist:: Alan Davies
Panellist:: Richard Osman
Panellist:: Lolly Adefope
Panellist:: Lee Mack
Director:: Ian Lorimer
Producer:: Piers Fletcher
Producer:: John Lloyd
Production Company:: Talkback

Genres

Formats

Games & Quizzes

Brand

QI XL

Series

QI XL: Series N

Doodlebugs

Series 1

Episode 5

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: Sat 7^th Apr 2018, 17:45 on BBC One HDLatest broadcast: Sat 7^th Apr 2018, 17:45 on BBC One Wales

Sketch show where objects get a chance to air their views through voices from the comedy world, including Kayvan Novak, Cardinal Burns, Morgana Robinson and Spencer Jones. Show more

Contributors

Performer:: Kayvan Novak
Performer:: Seb Cardinal
Performer:: Dustin Demri-Burns
Performer:: Morgana Robinson
Performer:: Emma Sidi
Performer:: Spencer Jones
Performer:: Katy Wix
Performer:: Fergus Craig
Performer:: Dan Maier
Performer:: Simon Greenall
Performer:: Lolly Adefope
Performer:: Phil Kerr
Performer:: Nico Tatarowicz
Performer:: Marek Larwood
Performer:: Kieran Hodgson
Performer:: Katherine Jakeways
Series Producer:: Mark Lucey
Executive Producer:: Karl Warner
Executive Producer:: Shaun Parry
Editor:: Nicholas Searle
Production Manager:: Laura Edwards
Producer:: John A Smith
Editor:: Gavin Buckley
Production Company:: Electric Ray

Genres

ComedySketch

Formats

Animation

Brand

Series

Doodlebugs

Series 1

Episode 6

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: Sat 12^th May 2018, 16:30 on BBC One HDLatest broadcast: Sat 12^th May 2018, 16:30 on BBC One Wales

Sketch show where objects get a chance to air their views through voices from the comedy world, including Kayvan Novak, Cardinal Burns, Morgana Robinson and Spencer Jones. Show more

Contributors

Performer:: Kayvan Novak
Performer:: Seb Cardinal
Performer:: Dustin Demri-Burns
Performer:: Morgana Robinson
Performer:: Emma Sidi
Performer:: Spencer Jones
Performer:: Katy Wix
Performer:: Fergus Craig
Performer:: Dan Maier
Performer:: Simon Greenall
Performer:: Lolly Adefope
Performer:: Phil Kerr
Performer:: Nico Tatarowicz
Performer:: Marek Larwood
Performer:: Kieran Hodgson
Performer:: Katherine Jakeways
Series Producer:: Mark Lucey
Executive Producer:: Karl Warner
Executive Producer:: Shaun Parry
Editor:: Nicholas Searle
Production Manager:: Laura Edwards
Producer:: John A Smith
Editor:: Gavin Buckley
Production Company:: Electric Ray

Genres

ComedySketch

Formats

Animation

Brand

Series

Edinburgh Festivals 2020

Episode One

BBC World News

Duration: 23 minutes

First broadcast: Sat 5^th Sep 2020, 18:30 on BBC WORLD NEWS AfricaLatest broadcast: Tue 8^th Sep 2020, 14:30 on BBC WORLD NEWS South Asia

As the biggest arts festival in the world is on hold, this film captures the spirit of Edinburgh and brings highlights of new shows and events. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:: Kiri Pritchard-McLean
Presenter:: Lolly Adefope
Executive Producer:: Debbie Christie
Series Producer:: Peter Stanton

Genres

FactualArts, Culture & the MediaArts

Series

Edinburgh Festivals 2020

Doodlebugs

Series 1

Episode 3

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: Sat 24^th Mar 2018, 18:15 on BBC One Scotland HDLatest broadcast: Sat 24^th Mar 2018, 18:15 on BBC One Wales

Sketch show where objects get a chance to air their views through voices from the comedy world, including Kayvan Novak, Cardinal Burns, Morgana Robinson and Spencer Jones. Show more

Contributors

Performer:: Kayvan Novak
Performer:: Seb Cardinal
Performer:: Dustin Demri-Burns
Performer:: Morgana Robinson
Performer:: Emma Sidi
Performer:: Spencer Jones
Performer:: Katy Wix
Performer:: Fergus Craig
Performer:: Dan Maier
Performer:: Simon Greenall
Performer:: Lolly Adefope
Performer:: Phil Kerr
Performer:: Nico Tatarowicz
Performer:: Marek Larwood
Performer:: Kieran Hodgson
Performer:: Katherine Jakeways
Series Producer:: Mark Lucey
Executive Producer:: Karl Warner
Executive Producer:: Shaun Parry
Editor:: Nicholas Searle
Production Manager:: Laura Edwards
Producer:: John A Smith
Editor:: Gavin Buckley
Production Company:: Electric Ray

Genres

ComedySketch

Formats

Animation

Brand

Series

Phil Ellis Is Trying

Series 1

Episode 3: It's a Nice Day for a White Lightning Wedding

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 19^th Jun 2018, 23:00 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Tue 19^th Jun 2018, 23:00 on BBC Radio 4 LW

Available for 9 days

Sitcom by Phil Ellis and Fraser Steel. Phil finds himself in a quandary when he is asked to organise a wedding at short notice, but finds himself falling in love with the bride. Show more

Contributors

Phil:: Phil Ellis
Lolly:: Lolly Adefope
Johnny:: Johnny Vegas
Gemma:: Katia Kvinge
Martha:: Katia Kvinge
Doreen:: Terry Mynott
Ikea Assistant:: Terry Mynott
Father Josh:: Terry Mynott
Sid:: Terry Mynott
Writer:: Phil Ellis
Writer:: Fraser Steel
Producer:: Sam Michell

Genres

ComedySitcoms

Brand

Series

A Good Read

Isy Suttie and Lolly Adefope

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 10^th Jul 2018, 16:30 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Fri 13^th Jul 2018, 23:00 on BBC Radio 4 LW

Available for over a year

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Isy Suttie, writer and actress of Peep Show fame, joins comedian Lolly Adefope to discuss their favourite books with Harriett Gilbert. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:: Harriett Gilbert
Interviewed Guest:: Isy Suttie
Interviewed Guest:: Lolly Adefope
Producer:: Becky Ripley

Genres

FactualArts, Culture & the Media

Formats

Discussion & Talk

Brand

A Good Read

Phil Ellis Is Trying

Series 1

Episode 4: Deliverwhoops!

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 26^th Jun 2018, 23:00 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Tue 26^th Jun 2018, 23:00 on BBC Radio 4 LW

Available for 9 days

When Phil's money troubles finally come to a head, he is forced to get a proper job as a takeaway delivery driver - making some surprising discoveries along the way. Show more

Contributors

Phil:: Phil Ellis
Lolly:: Lolly Adefope
Johnny:: Johnny Vegas
Mick the Chinese Herbalist:: Mick Ferry
Ellie:: Katia Kvinge
A-J:: Terry Mynott
Jamie the Builder:: Terry Mynott
Tom Baker:: Terry Mynott
Writer:: Phil Ellis
Writer:: Fraser Steel
Producer:: Sam Michell

Genres

ComedySitcoms

Brand

Series

Doodlebugs

Series 1

Episode 1

Duration: 14 minutes

First broadcast: Sun 24^th Dec 2017, 15:55 on BBC One WestLatest broadcast: Sun 24^th Dec 2017, 15:55 on BBC One Wales

Sketch show where objects such as washing machines, wheelie bins and suitcases at long last get a chance to air their views, through voices from the comedy world. Show more

Contributors

Performer:: Kayvan Novak
Performer:: Seb Cardinal
Performer:: Dustin Demri-Burns
Performer:: Morgana Robinson
Performer:: Emma Sidi
Performer:: Spencer Jones
Performer:: Katy Wix
Performer:: Fergus Craig
Performer:: Dan Maier
Performer:: Simon Greenall
Performer:: Lolly Adefope
Performer:: Phil Kerr
Performer:: Nico Tatarowicz
Performer:: Marek Larwood
Performer:: Kieran Hodgson
Performer:: Katherine Jakeways
Series Producer:: Mark Lucey
Executive Producer:: Karl Warner
Editor:: Nicholas Searle
Production Manager:: Laura Edwards

Genres

ComedySketch

Formats

Animation

Brand

Series

Doodlebugs

Series 1

Episode 2

Duration: 14 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 26^th Dec 2017, 15:30 on BBC One Scotland HDLatest broadcast: Tue 26^th Dec 2017, 15:30 on BBC One Wales

Sketch show where objects get a chance to air their views through voices from the comedy world, including Kayvan Novak, Cardinal Burns, Morgana Robinson and Spencer Jones. Show more

Contributors

Performer:: Kayvan Novak
Performer:: Seb Cardinal
Performer:: Dustin Demri-Burns
Performer:: Morgana Robinson
Performer:: Emma Sidi
Performer:: Spencer Jones
Performer:: Katy Wix
Performer:: Fergus Craig
Performer:: Dan Maier
Performer:: Simon Greenall
Performer:: Lolly Adefope
Performer:: Phil Kerr
Performer:: Nico Tatarowicz
Performer:: Marek Larwood
Performer:: Kieran Hodgson
Performer:: Katherine Jakeways
Series Producer:: Mark Lucey
Executive Producer:: Karl Warner
Editor:: Nicholas Searle
Production Manager:: Laura Edwards

Genres

ComedySketch

Formats

Animation

Brand

Series