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Paul Merton to interview Nicholas Parsons for Just A Minute special
Wednesday 1st November 2017
Just A Minute host Nicholas Parsons is to be interviewed by Paul Merton for a special Radio 4 show linked to 50 years of the panel show.
The Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy to return in 2018
Thursday 12th October 2017
Radio 4 has confirmed classic radio show The Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy is to return in 2018 with a new series, The Hexagonal Phase.
Matthew Holness to star in Radio 4 Scandinavian detective spoof
Wednesday 27th September 2017
Matthew Holness is to star in Angstrom, a comedic Scandinavian detective story for Radio 4 written by Jason Hazeley and Joel Morris.
Marcus Brigstocke and Kerry Godliman to star in Radio 4 sitcom
Monday 25th September 2017
Marcus Brigstocke and Kerry Godliman are to star in The Wilsons Save The World, a new sitcom for BBC Radio 4 about a family trying to live ethically.
Sally Phillips confirmed as curator of The Museum Of Curiosity 12
Monday 11th September 2017
Radio 4 has confirmed that Sally Phillips will join host John Lloyd as 'curator' for the forthcoming 12th series of The Museum Of Curiosity.
Sarah Millican to host Radio 4 panel show
Friday 1st September 2017
Sarah Millican is to host the pilot episode of Elephant In The Room, a new panel game format for Radio 4.
BBC Radio 4 confirms 35 comedy commissions
Thursday 17th August 2017
Radio 4 has revealed details of 35 separate comedy commissions, ranging from returning shows to new series, previous pilots and brand new stand-up.
Heidi Regan wins BBC New Comedy Award
Sunday 13th August 2017
The final of the 2017 BBC New Comedy Award has taken place this afternoon in Edinburgh.
Benedict Cumberbatch wants to make Cabin Pressure Series 5
Sunday 30th July 2017
Benedict Cumberbatch has said he'd like to make more episode of the hit Radio 4 sitcom Cabin Pressure.
Ruth Jones brings new sitcom to BBC Radio Wales
Monday 17th July 2017
Ruth Jones will write and star in Splott, a new sitcom for BBC Radio Wales.