BBC R4 Ex 3/5. The comic actor's sixth form years are marked by the burden of his virginity - and heartbreak interrupts the laughter. 2026-05-13 4/5. Aylmer Ross and Edith Ottley have fallen madly in love, but they are resigned to being apart. Starring Juliet Aubrey. 2026-05-13 1/6. John Lloyd and Holly Walsh welcome comedian Jamie MacDonald, art critic Jennifer Higgie and artist Francis Hamel. From 2021. 2026-05-13 6/6. It's Father's 85th birthday so Alison and Maud plan a celebration. Stars Miriam Margolyes, Denise Coffey and Joss Ackland. From 2004. 2026-05-13 4 Extra Debut. The pain of Helen of Troy trapped inside such beauty that no one could see her underneath, except Paris. Stars Jane Lapotaire. 2026-05-13 4 Extra Debut. A woman returns to Glasgow after 30 years and meets her old University boyfriend. Read by Sharon Small. 2026-05-13 Nina Gilligan takes us inside her goldfish-bowl brain, where thoughts circle, words drift out of reach, and everything feels familiar but slightly off. 2026-05-13 Ross Noble presents his surreal magazine show with stories from around Britain. With guest Fern Britton. From 2018. 2026-05-13 From 10pm until midnight, seven days a week, the Comedy Club has two hours of comedy. Plus Rob Deering chats again to writer and comedian Amy Mason. 2026-05-13 Thom's riveted by the extravaganza of Straight-to-DVD Bollywood films - drawing parallels with his own life. From 2013. 2026-05-13 3/5. Local elections here and a complete ship-show in the Middle East as Jon Holmes mashes the news into an award-winning satirical comedy concept album. 2026-05-13 2/4. Jenna and Dana meet Ruby Thudd, who shares her apartment with an ex-micro pig. Stars Celeste Dring and Freya Parker. From 2019. 2026-05-13 The story of the University of East Anglia's student TV station and famous guests including Morecambe and Wise. From 2021. 2026-05-13 3/4. Another premature death leads actor-cum-sleuth Charles Paris to question whether foul play is afoot. Stars Bill Nighy. 2026-05-14