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  1. 15 Minute Drama Incredible Women - Series 2, Nicky Markham

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    1/5. Rebecca and Jeremy Front explore the life and achievements of medium Nicky Markham.

  2. Just a Minute Series 63, Episode 3

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    3/6. Paul Merton, Sue Perkins, Julian Clary and Greg Proops have to talk for 60 seconds.

  3. With Nobbs On From Howerd's End to Pebble Mill

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    2/3. David has trouble explaining why he's impersonating Frankie Howerd in a public place.

  4. Cabin Pressure Series 2, Limerick

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    6/6. The aircrew try to keep themselves occupied during a long, passenger-free flight.

  5. Just a Minute Series 63, Episode 2

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    2/6. With panellists Graham Norton, Paul Merton, Gyles Brandreth and Alun Cochrane.

  6. Tonight Series 2, Episode 3

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    3/4. Rory Bremner hosts the topical satire show.

  7. Loose Ends 26/05/2012

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    Clive Anderson and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.

  8. The News Quiz Series 77, Episode 8

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    8/9. Jeremy Hardy, Phill Jupitus and Ed Byrne join Sandi Toksvig.

  9. Births, Deaths and Marriages Episode 1

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    1/6. David Schneider writes and stars in a brand new sitcom set in a register office.

  10. HR Series 2, Dogging

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    2/6. Sam, determined to help depressed Peter find a sense of purpose, gets him a dog.

  11. Tom Wrigglesworth's Open Letters Series 2, Compensation Culture

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    3/4. Tom asks Ken Clarke MP if compensation culture is opposed to the theory of evolution.

  12. Tom Wrigglesworth's Open Letters Series 2, Junk Mail

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    4/4. Tom takes issue with his local curry house and their addiction to junk mail.

  13. Afternoon Drama The Grudge

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    By James Graham. The murder of a prime minister in 1812 creates political chaos in 1997.

  14. Strap In - It's Clever Peter Barry

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    2/4. Strap in as Clever Peter bring you a health & safety blow dart, a killer whale & a souffle

  15. It Is Rocket Science Series 2, Episode 2

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    2/4. Funny, factually-accurate look at space travel and explosive nuclear propulsion.

  16. So Wrong It's Right Series 3, Episode 1

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    1/6. Lee Mack, Susan Calman and Daniel Maier compete to supply the best wrong answers.

  17. So Wrong It's Right Series 3, Episode 2

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    2/6. Charlie Brooker hosts the comedy panel show that seeks the finest wrong answers.

  18. Believe It! Boots

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    3/4. Richard Wilson narrates his fictional autobiography.

  19. The Pickerskill Reports Series 2, Paul Whitney Beauchamp

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    1/4. Day boy Beauchamp is picked on repeatedly and brutally by Castlereagh House bullies.

  20. Cabin Pressure Series 3, Qikiqtarjuaq

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    1/6. When MJN flies near the North Pole, the hunt is on for polar bears and a rogue lemon.

  21. Cabin Pressure Series 3, Paris

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    2/6. When a bottle of expensive whisky goes missing, Martin becomes the Miss Marple of MJN Air.

  22. Cabin Pressure Series 2, Kuala Lumpur

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    5/6. Captain Martin wants to start a club, but what about the Flap and Throttle?

  23. Chain Reaction Series 7, Mark Steel interviews Barry Davies

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    6/6. Mark Steel interviews Barry Davies in Radio 4's tag-team interview show.

  24. Chain Reaction Series 7, Kevin Eldon interviews Mark Steel

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    5/6. Kevin Eldon, interviewed by John Cooper Clarke last time, talks to comedian Mark Steel.

  25. Chain Reaction Series 7, John Cooper Clarke interviews Kevin Eldon

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    4/6. John Cooper Clarke interviews Kevin Eldon in Radio 4's tag-team interview show.

  26. Chain Reaction Series 7, Peter Hook Interviews John Cooper Clarke

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    3/6. Peter Hook, who was interviewed by Simon Day last time, talks to John Cooper Clarke.

  27. Chain Reaction Series 7, Simon Day Interviews Peter Hook

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    2/6. Simon Day, who was interviewed by Rhys Thomas last time, talks to Peter Hook.

  28. Chain Reaction Series 7, Rhys Thomas Interviews Simon Day

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    1/6. Radio 4's tag-team interview show. Rhys Thomas interviews Simon Day.

  29. Tim Key's Suspended Sentence

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    Poet and comedian Tim Key sleuths out what makes a great literary opening line.

  30. Monty Python's Fliegender Zirkus!

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    Henning Wehn tells the story of Monty Python's adventures in Germany.

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