Radio 2's Comedy Showcase
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Radio 2's Comedy Showcase pilot scheme, which started 2010, aims to highlight an array of comic talent. Series to come out of the strand include Father Figure, Two Episodes Of Mash and The Tim Vine Chat Show.
Father Figure
Fast-paced sitcom written by and starring Jason Byrne as a disastrous house husband.
The Roland Darvelle Hotel, Pub And Murder Guide
A Radio 2 sitcom pilot written by Rhys Thomas and starring Michael Kitchen and Miriam Margolyes.
A Cinema Near You
Radio 2 sitcom pilot starring Mathew Horne as a fledgling cinema manager struggling to drum up excitement for a Swedish art-house film.
Hamilton's Ode-ssey
A BBC Radio 2 sitcom pilot about a poet written by and starring Kevin Eldon.
Strings
Radio 2 sitcom pilot starring Tim Minchin as the lead singer of a rock band who leaves Australia to live in the UK.
The Alex Lowe Double Act
A mix of sketches, monologues, characters and comedy banter from Alex Lowe and Alistair McGowan.
Two Episodes Of Mash
Radio sketch show written by and starring acclaimed stand-up comedians Diane Morgan and Joe Wilkinson.
The Sharp End
Radio 2 sitcom pilot starring Alistair McGowan as a consumer affairs host from hell.
Fare Trade
Richard Wilson stars as frustrated Latin teacher turned taxi driver Frank Ross, who thinks he's too good for his job.
No Angel
Audio drama starring Martine McCutcheon and Ricky Tomlinson. Radio producer Katherine is convinced that she is being stalked.
HQ
A sketch show pilot for Radio 2 starring Roy Hudd and David Quantick.
What You Talkin' About, Wallace?
Radio 2 pilot in which Danny Wallace staggers through the challenges of modern manhood.
Reception
Impressions show pilot set behind the scenes at Radio 2.
Pub Olympics
One-off Olympics-themed panel show on Radio 2 hosted by Dave Gorman.
Sud's Law
A fast-paced panel show pilot all about the addictive world of soap operas. Hosted by ex-EastEnders actress Tracy-Ann Oberman.
The Peterford Golf Club
Radio 2 sitcom pilot set at a golf club. Written by and starring Simon Farnaby.
Barbara Nice
Sitcom starring Janice Connolly and John Henshaw as husband and wife Barbara and Ken Nice.
Ankle Tag
Sitcom about a man whose father is let out of prison and comes to live with him.
The Tim Vine Chat Show
Comic chat show in which Tim Vine interviews members of the audience, based on his hit live show format.
The King's Men
Radio 2 sitcom pilot written by Arthur Mathews and Terry Mynott about two policemen who join the secret service.
Parental Guidance
Family-based sitcom pilot starring Romesh Ranganathan.
Harry And Paul Present: The Gentlemen's Club
Sketch show set in London's oldest member's club.
Just Grand
Sitcom about a Northern couple who become unwilling guardians to their estranged grandchildren.
Tim Vine Travels In Time
Tim Vine stars in this gag-packed time travel sitcom pilot.
Cardinal Burns Presents Dean And Murf
Multi-character comedy from writer-performers Cardinal Burns.
The Taylors
Radio comedy about fun-loving nouveau riche family.
Censored
Julian Clary takes the sense out of censorship in this panel game.
Jeremy Vine: Agony Uncle
Jeremy Vine is best known as a radio presenter, but when off-air he gives advice to celebrity callers.
Josh Widdicombe Will Make Your Life Better
Radio 2 pilot in which Josh Widdicombe examines 'life hacks'.
Dog Days
Sitcom pilot about a group of dog walkers.
What If...?
Sara Cox hosts a panel show in which guests ponder definitive moments in pop culture.
The World According To Harry Priest
Bradley Walsh stars as a man who is wound up by many things.
What's Normal?
Comedy asking what's odd and what's normal.
Le Maire
Rosie Cavaliero plays a potential candidate for the role of a small French village.
One Night Only
Musical pilot in which guests compete to be the star of a spectacular finale.
Proposal
Joe Thomas and Pearl Mackie star as a couple preparing to get married.
Celebrity Lipservice
Up-and-coming impressionists use their catalogue of voices to explore the wonderful world of fame and celebrity.