BBC R4 Ex

Shaun Ley uses drama and comedy from the BBC archives to demonstrate how the telephone operator became a valuable dramatic device.

4/6. Renowned clarinettist and broadcaster Jack Brymer joins the dear ladies for songs and conversation. From December 1990.

3/20. Kenneth Horne travels back in time, and Hornerama looks at London. With Betty Marsden and Hugh Paddick. From November 1960.

Celebrating the incredible, award-winning song-writing duo Roger Cook and Roger Greenaway and their back catalogue. From 2021.

2/6. Elton John and George Michael both have new compositions to try out. With Jan Ravens and Alistair McGowan. From October 2010.

5/8. Fred MacAulay with more stand-up comedy from Edinburgh: Jason Cook, JoJo Sutherland, Eddy Brimson and Gareth Waugh. From 2017.

Joz is now a dream delivery boy. It's his first day in the office. The only thing is, he's useless. Stars Joz Norris. From 2022.

1/4. A special wartime edition of the nostalgic spoof of boys' adventure story magazines. With Alistair McGowan. From 1994.