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Chain Gang Omnibus

Chain Gang Omnibus

Back in September, award-winning Doctor Who writer Robert Shearman penned the first episode of a new drama lasting just two minutes. Since then BBC Radio 7's listeners have supplied the Chain Gang storylines as the drama weaved its way through a further 11 episodes, with a final episode written by Robert and recorded on location. Now you can hear the remarkable tale in full.

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After Henry

After Henry - Series 1

Prunella Scales stars in the sitcom about three generations of women, written by Simon Brett.  In this first episode from 1985, we're introduced to widow Sarah, who is bringing up her daughter with help from a meddling mother.

Tuesday at 9am and 5pm

Comedy Club - Coming Up

Rowan Atkinson and Steve Coogan provide world-class character comedy

The Atkinson People &
Knowing Me, Knowing You

An hour of first-class character comedy from Rowan Atkinson and Steve Coogan. 1979's The Atkinson people profiles four fictional public figures, while Knowing Me, Knowing You finds host Alan Partridge interviewing an array of spoof celebrities.
 
Tuesday at 10pm and 10.30pm

7th Dimension - Coming Up

The Phantom of the Opera

The Phantom of the Opera

Anna Massey and Peter Guinness star in Gaston Leroux’s classic story of love, murder and a ghostly presence at the Paris Opera House. Directed by dramatist Barnaby Edwards.

Tuesday - Friday at 6pm and Midnight

7 Drama - Coming Up

The Snow Queen, with Dirk Bogarde as Narrator

Hans Christian Andersen's The Snow Queen

Gerda sets out to find her playmate Kay who's been seduced away to a faraway ice palace. Hans Christian Andersen's wintry fairy tale is narrated by Dirk Bogarde, with Diana Rigg as the Snow Queen.

Wednesday at 10am, 3pm and 3am

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