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Jake Yapp applies his sharp satirical eye to the modern media landscape.
Sharleen Spiteri & Hugh Dennis
Sharleen Spiteri and Hugh Dennis join Harriett Gilbert to discuss their favourite books.
Series 1
2. Staging the New Deal
The New Deal's Federal Theater enchanted millions and made powerful enemies of Congress.
Baldi - Series 1
3. Miss Lonelyhearts
Baldi probes a nurse's death and uncovers a case of voyeurism.
The Wager
When a man makes a bet on his wife's chastity, it changes his life forever.
The Boyfriend
Beverley invites nerdy Rupert to lunch. Will her mum Nelly approve?
Series 9
The Battle of Spion Kop
The British mount a South African attack, but something is lacking.
Series 3
Death
From paying for funerals to cryonics, what are the economics of death?
5. To Mount Juliet's Town in a Jaunting Car
Faithful castle retainer Old Thady recalls his service to the Rackrents: the jaunting car
Ladies of Letters.com
2. Saag Aloo
Vera emails Irene the first recipe for her travel cookbook, whilst Irene stirs things up.
Petworth House
The antiques quiz visits Petworth House in West Sussex.
Car Boot
Stella tries to dejunk the house.
Anthony Trollope's Barchester Towers
2. Things Unsaid
Will the Archdeacon's new vicar of St Ewold's be a challenge to the slippery chaplain?
4. The Emerald Style
The priest is entertaining Father Troy at a hotel, when a body is found in the kitchen.
A Job for the Boys
Masetto gets a new job at a convent. But all is not what it seems with the nuns...
Happy New Year
The London flatmates throw a party, with a date to impress - and a sandwich-maker to mend.
Series 6
The Waxwork
The Lad is set to be immortalised in wax, but it's not quite how he had envisaged.
Trust the Trust
The team suspect that a mysterious visitor has been sent by the Trust to spy on them.
6. Tens, hundreds, thousands
Faithful castle retainer Old Thady recalls his service to the Rackrents: thousands...
3. Melbourne
Vera fears malaria, while puzzled Irene thinks her house is being staked out.
Why in the Name of Pierre Novellie
2. Why Have We Stopped Reading?
Pierre Novellie asks the big questions about rugby balls, elves, AI and the French.
8. An Encounter With Death
Lucy Worsley explores Queen Victoria's life in the wake of the death of her husband.
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity - United in Equality
Christian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music led by Stewart Rapley.
Paul Verhoeven's American Futures
Explore the American futures of Paul Verhoeven from Robocop to Starship Troopers.
3. Geoffrey Chaucer
The radio panel game of literary correctness. With James Walton.
Episode 4
Merv gains strong support from an unlikely source when the cafe faces closure.
3. Games at Ullathorne
Miss Thorne organises a summer fete and then develops a cunning plan for Eleanor.
Series 2
Here comes a Muffin the Mule shock in the spoof boys' adventure paper from yesteryear.
To The Stage
Jamie MacDonald shares jokes about his first attempts at stand up comedy.
The Damien Slash Mixtape. Series 1
Episode 3
Fast-paced, one-man sketch comedy show from YouTube star, Damien Slash.
Series 15
2. ICE, ICE, baby
Jon Holmes remixes the news into a satirical comedy concept album.
Episode 2
Dominic ponders boarding aircraft with children and chucking coins on to football pitches.
