The Brig Society

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The Cobrig Society

20220804

20220811/12 (BBC7)

A one-off special edition of the show where Marcus Brigstocke is put in charge of things - and this time, it's Covid. How has society changed, how should we prepare for the future, and are there any of those baked potatoes left?

Helping him tear the mask off the whole subject and then realising that's probably a bad expression under the circumstances are Margaret Cabourn-Smith (`John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme`), William Andrews (`Sorry I've Got No Head`) and Rufus Jones (`Paddington`, 'Home')

Written by Marcus Brigstocke, Jeremy Salsby, Toby Davies, Nick Doody, Katie Storey, Dan Tetsell and Zo뀀 Tomalin

Produced by David Tyler

A Pozzitive production for the BBC

www.pozzitive.co.uk

The Brig Society began the first of its four series to date in 2013, following on from Marcus's long stint as the backpacking idiot Giles Wemmbley Hogg. Each week, Marcus would be put in charge of something - Housing, Farming, Diplomacy, Exams, the NHS - and each week he'd start out by thinking `Well, it can't be that difficult, surely?` and end up with `Oh - it's utterly difficult and I've made a complete fist of it...`

The show won the 2014 Writers' Guild Award and a Silver at the New York International Programme awards

A one-off special edition of the show where Marcus Brigstocke is put in charge - of Covid.

A one-off special edition of the show where Marcus Brigstocke is put in charge of things – and this time, it's Covid. How has society changed, how should we prepare for the future, and are there any of those baked potatoes left?

Helping him tear the mask off the whole subject and then realising that's probably a bad expression under the circumstances are Margaret Cabourn-Smith (“John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme ?), William Andrews (“Sorry I've Got No Head ?) and Rufus Jones (“Paddington ?, 'Home')

Written by Marcus Brigstocke, Jeremy Salsby, Toby Davies, Nick Doody, Katie Storey, Dan Tetsell and Zoë Tomalin

The Brig Society began the first of its four series to date in 2013, following on from Marcus's long stint as the backpacking idiot Giles Wemmbley Hogg. Each week, Marcus would be put in charge of something – Housing, Farming, Diplomacy, Exams, the NHS – and each week he'd start out by thinking “Well, it can't be that difficult, surely? ? and end up with “Oh - it's utterly difficult and I've made a complete fist of it... ?

Fashion

20130626

20130703 (BBC7)
20150302 (BBC7)

Uh-oh - Marcus Brigstocke has been put in charge of a thing! Each week, Marcus finds he's volunteered to be in charge of a big old thing - a hospital, the railways, British fashion, a prison. And each week he starts out by thinking 'Well, it can't be that difficult, surely?' and ends up with 'Oh - turns out it's utterly difficult and complicated. Who knew...?

This week, Marcus has volunteered to be the face of British fashion, which is a feather in his cap - coincidentally making his very first fashion mistake there. But as well as promoting the corduroy cagoule and inadvertently releasing his own fragrance, Marcus will be examining the light-hearted topics of Size Zero models and child labour as well as pondering the inexorable rise of the Ugg boot.

Helping him fail to find the answers will be Rufus Jones (Hunderby, Holy Flying Circus), William Andrews (Sorry I've Got No Head) and Margaret Cabourn-Smith (Miranda)

The show is produced by Marcus's long-standing accomplice, David Tyler, who also produces Marcus appearances as the inimitable as Giles Wemmbley Hogg.

Written by Marcus Brigstocke, Jeremy Salsby, Toby Davies, Nick Doody, Steve Punt and Tom Neenan

Produced by David Tyler

A Pozzitive production for BBC Radio 4.

Marcus Brigstocke has volunteered to be the face, and indeed trousers, of British fashion.

Hospital

20130703

20130710 (BBC7)
20150309 (BBC7)

This week, he's been given his very own hospital, complete with doctors, nurses and pyjama smokers outside so you know it's a proper one. Do we have too many bureaucrats? Is privatization of health care a good or a bad thing? And are alternative medicine and homeopathy utter rubbish or merely complete drivel? Marcus gives you the results - albeit two weeks later and mixed up with those of another programme!

Assisting him with the procedures are Rufus Jones (Hunderby, Holy Flying Circus), William Andrews (Sorry I've Got No Head) and Margaret Cabourn-Smith (Miranda).

The show is produced by Marcus's long-standing accomplice, David Tyler, who also produces Marcus appearances as the inimitable as Giles Wemmbley Hogg.

Written by Marcus Brigstocke, Jeremy Salsby, Toby Davies, Nick Doody, Steve Punt and Tom Neenan.

Produced by David Tyler

A Pozzitive production for BBC Radio 4.

Uh-oh - Marcus Brigstocke has been put in charge of a thing! This week, his own hospital.

Prison

20130710

20130717 (BBC7)
20150316 (BBC7)

Uh-oh - Marcus Brigstocke has been put in charge of a thing!

Each week, Marcus finds he's volunteered to be in charge of a big old thing - a hospital, the railways, British fashion, a prison. And each week he starts out by thinking 'Well, it can't be that difficult, surely?' and ends up with 'Oh - turns out it's utterly difficult and complicated. Who knew...?

This week, Marcus has been volunteered to run a prison - so while he's serving his thirty-minute term, he'll be looking into such urgent issues as overcrowding, rehabilitation, radicalisation and the difficulties of dining-hall protest tray-banging syncopation.

Banged up with him are Rufus Jones (Hunderby, Holy Flying Circus), William Andrews (Sorry I've Got No Head) and Margaret Cabourn-Smith (Miranda).

The show is produced by Marcus's long-standing accomplice, David Tyler, who also produces Marcus' appearances as the inimitable as Giles Wemmbley Hogg.

Written by Marcus Brigstocke, Jeremy Salsby, Toby Davies, Nick Doody, Steve Punt and Tom Neenan.

Produced by David Tyler

A Pozzitive production for BBC Radio 4.

Radicalisation and the difficulties of dining hall protest tray-banging syncopation.

Food

20130717

20130724 (BBC7)
20150323 (BBC7)

Uh-oh - Marcus Brigstocke has been put in charge of a thing!

This week - Marcus has been volunteered to be the face, not to say beard and glasses, of British food. During the course of the show, he'll be eating some food, examining the subject of packaging and waste, eating some more food, looking at supermarkets and seasonality, eating a bit more food, studying manufacturing and junk foods, eating some more food and then probably bursting.

Helping him serve up the show will be Rufus Jones (Hunderby, Holy Flying Circus), William Andrews (Sorry I've Got No Head) and Margaret Cabourn-Smith (Miranda).

The show is produced by Marcus's long-standing accomplice, David Tyler, who also produces Marcus' appearances as the inimitable as Giles Wemmbley Hogg.

Written by Marcus Brigstocke, Jeremy Salsby, Toby Davies, Nick Doody, Steve Punt and Tom Neenan.

Produced by David Tyler

A Pozzitive production for BBC Radio 4.

King Of Scotland

20130724

20130731 (BBC7)
20150330 (BBC7)

Uh-oh - Marcus Brigstocke has been put in charge of a thing! Each week, Marcus finds he's volunteered to be in charge of a big old thing - a hospital, the railways, British Fashion, a prison - and each week he starts out by thinking 'Well, it can't be that difficult, surely?' and ends up with 'Oh - turns out it's utterly difficult and complicated. Who knew...?

This week, he's been volunteered to be the King of Scotland. As an Englishmen, Marcus will be going out and about in an attempt to understand the arguments for and against independence, hopefully without getting himself a kilt.

Helping him chew the fat, and other Scottish delicacies are Rufus Jones ('Hunderby', 'Holy Flying Circus'), William Andrews ('Sorry I've Got No Head') and Margaret Cabourn-Smith ('Miranda')

The show is a Pozzitive production, and is produced by Marcus's long-standing accomplice, David Tyler who also produces Marcus appearances as the inimitable as Giles Wemmbley Hogg. David's other radio credits include Jeremy Hardy Speaks To The Nation, Cabin Pressure, Another Case Of Milton Jones, Kevin Eldon Will See You Now, Armando Iannucci's Charm Offensive, The Castle, he 3rd Degree, The 99p Challenge, My First Planet, Radio Active & Bigipedia. His TV credits include Paul Merton - The Series, Spitting Image, Absolutely, The Paul Calf Video Diary, Three Fights Two Weddings & A Funeral, Coogan's Run, The Tony Ferrino Phenomenon and exec producing Victoria Wood's dinnerladies.

Written by Marcus Brigstocke, Jeremy Salsby, Toby Davies, Nick Doody, Steve Punt & Tom Neenan

Produced by David Tyler

A Pozzitive production for the BBC.

Marcus tries to grasp the arguments around independence without getting himself a kilt.

Railway

20130731

20130807 (BBC7)
20150406 (BBC7)

This week, Marcus has been given his own railway franchise to run. Please note, this programme may be running late; change at Tiverton Parkway for The Archers

Travelling with him in the Noisy Coach are Rufus Jones ('Hunderby', 'Holy Flying Circus'), William Andrews ('Sorry I've Got No Head') and Margaret Cabourn-Smith ('Miranda')

Written by Marcus Brigstocke, Jeremy Salsby, Toby Davies, Nick Doody, Steve Punt & Tom Neenan

Produced by David Tyler

A Pozzitive production for BBC Radio 4.

Please note this programme may be running late; change at Tiverton Parkway for The Archers

Mep

20140801

20170611 (BBC7)
20140802 (R4)

Uh-oh - Marcus Brigstocke has been put in charge of a thing! Each week, Marcus finds he's volunteered to be in charge of a big old thing and each week he starts out by thinking 'Well, it can't be that difficult, surely?' and ends up with 'Oh - turns out it's utterly difficult and complicated. Who knew...?

This week, Marcus Brigstocke has got himself elected as a Member of the European Parliament. So it's off to Brussels to meet Europe's finest parliamentary minds and also UKIP.

Along the way he'll be examining the history of the EU, its legislative structure, the democratic burden that must be shouldered to promulgate a more humane society and why so many UKIP members wear yellow trousers.

Helping him to publish the answers in up to 31 languages will be Rufus Jones (W1A, Holy Flying Circus), William Andrews (Sorry I've Got No Head) and Margaret Cabourn-Smith (Miranda)

The show is produced by Marcus's long-standing accomplice, David Tyler who also produces Marcus appearances as the inimitable as Giles Wemmbley Hogg - as well as Jeremy Hardy Speaks To The Nation, Cabin Pressure, Thanks A Lot, Milton Jones!, Kevin Eldon Will See You Now, Armando Iannucci's Charm Offensive, The Castle, The 3rd Degree, The 99p Challenge, My First Planet, Radio Active and Bigipedia.

Written by Marcus Brigstocke, Jeremy Salsby, Toby Davies, Nick Doody, Steve Punt and Dan Tetsell.

Produced by David Tyler

A Pozzitive production for the BBC.

Uh-oh, Marcus Brigstocke has got himself elected as a Member of the European Parliament.

Social Media

20140808

20170618 (BBC7)
20140809 (R4)

This week, Marcus has decided to create his own Social Media site. Please RT. Please Follow. Please Like. Please give all your details to Google and the NSA.

Helping him to turn your metadata into cash will be Rufus Jones ('W1A', 'Holy Flying Circus'), William Andrews ('Sorry I've Got No Head') and Margaret Cabourn-Smith ('Miranda')

The show is a Pozzitive production, and is produced by Marcus's long-standing accomplice, David Tyler who also produces Marcus appearances as the inimitable as Giles Wemmbley Hogg. David's other radio credits include Jeremy Hardy Speaks To The Nation, Cabin Pressure, Thanks A Lot, Milton Jones!, Kevin Eldon Will See You Now, Armando Iannucci's Charm Offensive, The Castle, The 3rd Degree, The 99p Challenge, My First Planet, Radio Active & Bigipedia. His TV credits include Paul Merton - The Series, Spitting Image, Absolutely, The Paul Calf Video Diary, Three Fights Two Weddings & A Funeral, Coogan's Run, The Tony Ferrino Phenomenon and exec producing Victoria Wood's dinnerladies.

Written by Marcus Brigstocke, Jeremy Salsby, Toby Davies, Nick Doody, Steve Punt & Dan Tetsell

Produced by David Tyler

A Pozzitive production for the BBC.

Marcus Brigstocke has decided to create his own social media site.

Drug Dealer

20140815

20170625 (BBC7)
20140816 (R4)

This week, Marcus has Broken Bad and become a drug dealer. He'll also go on a long personal journey and, along the way, he'll examine the complex inter-relationship between legalisation, culture, hypocrisy and cheese.

Helping him to cook up a storm will be Rufus Jones (W1A, Holy Flying Circus), William Andrews (Sorry I've Got No Head) and Margaret Cabourn-Smith (Miranda)

The show is produced by Marcus's long-standing accomplice David Tyler, who also produces Marcus appearances as the inimitable as Giles Wemmbley Hogg. David's other radio credits include Jeremy Hardy Speaks To The Nation, Cabin Pressure, Thanks A Lot, Milton Jones!, Kevin Eldon Will See You Now, Armando Iannucci's Charm Offensive, The Castle, The 3rd Degree, The 99p Challenge, My First Planet, Radio Active and Bigipedia.

Written by Marcus Brigstocke, Jeremy Salsby, Toby Davies, Nick Doody, Steve Punt and Dan Tetsell.

Produced by David Tyler

A Pozzitive production for BBC Radio 4.

Marcus Brigstocke has 'broken bad' and become a drug dealer.

Farmer

20140822

20170702 (BBC7)
20140823 (R4)

This week, Marcus has grasped the bull by the horns and become a farmer. After all, what could go wrong? As he himself puts it, 'Dairy, livestock, cattle - it's all grist to my mill.

Helping him to plough the fields and scatter will be Rufus Jones (W1A, Holy Flying Circus), William Andrews (Sorry I've Got No Head) and Margaret Cabourn-Smith (Miranda).

The show is produced by Marcus's long-standing accomplice, David Tyler who also produces Marcus appearances as the inimitable as Giles Wemmbley Hogg. David's other radio credits include Jeremy Hardy Speaks To The Nation, Cabin Pressure, Thanks A Lot, Milton Jones!, Kevin Eldon Will See You Now, Armando Iannucci's Charm Offensive, The Castle, The 3rd Degree, The 99p Challenge, My First Planet, Radio Active and Bigipedia.

Written by Marcus Brigstocke, Jeremy Salsby, Toby Davies, Nick Doody, Steve Punt and Dan Tetsell.

Produced by David Tyler

A Pozzitive production for BBC Radio 4.

Uh-oh - Marcus Brigstocke has grasped the bull by the horns and become a farmer.

Religion

20140829

20170709 (BBC7)
20140830 (R4)

Uh-oh - Marcus Brigstocke has been put in charge of a thing!

Each week, Marcus finds he's volunteered to be in charge of a big old thing and each week he starts out by thinking 'Well, it can't be that difficult, surely?' and ends up with 'Oh - turns out it's utterly difficult and complicated. Who knew...?

This week, glory be, Marcus Brigstocke has decided to form his own religion - based on peace, loving, kindness and probably war.

Among his acolytes and apostates are Rufus Jones (W1A, Holy Flying Circus), William Andrews (Sorry I've Got No Head) and Margaret Cabourn-Smith (Miranda)

Written by Marcus Brigstocke, Jeremy Salsby, Toby Davies, Nick Doody, Steve Punt and Dan Tetsell.

Produced by David Tyler

A Pozzitive production for BBC Radio 4.

Marcus has decided to form a religion based on peace, loving-kindness and probably war.

Banker

20140905

20170716 (BBC7)
20140906 (R4)

Uh-oh - Marcus Brigstocke has been put in charge of a thing!

We would like to inform you that this week, Marcus Brigstocke has decided to open a bank. That'll be £25 please. If you would like to call our customer helpline... that will be another £25

Waiting to serve you are Rufus Jones ('W1A', 'Holy Flying Circus'), William Andrews ('Sorry I've Got No Head') and Margaret Cabourn-Smith ('Miranda')

The show is a Pozzitive production, and is produced by Marcus's long-standing accomplice, David Tyler who also produces Marcus appearances as the inimitable as Giles Wemmbley Hogg. David's other radio credits include Jeremy Hardy Speaks To The Nation, Cabin Pressure, Thanks A Lot, Milton Jones!, Kevin Eldon Will See You Now, Armando Iannucci's Charm Offensive, The Castle, The 3rd Degree, The 99p Challenge, My First Planet, Radio Active & Bigipedia. His TV credits include Paul Merton - The Series, Spitting Image, Absolutely, The Paul Calf Video Diary, Three Fights Two Weddings & A Funeral, Coogan's Run, The Tony Ferrino Phenomenon and exec producing Victoria Wood's dinnerladies.

Written by Marcus Brigstocke, Jeremy Salsby, Toby Davies, Nick Doody, Steve Punt & Dan Tetsell

Produced by David Tyler

A Pozzitive production for the BBC.

We would like to inform you that Marcus has decided to open a bank. That'll be \u00a325 please.

Football Manager

20150917

20150924/25 (BBC7)
20190102 (BBC7)
20171228 (R4)

Uh-oh - Marcus Brigstocke has decided to find out about the pure, noble and honest game of football - and also FIFA. He'll be tackling some of the sport's biggest problems, like racism and homophobia - and also FIFA.

And as a football manager, he'll be taking his amateur side all the way to the Premier League. And possibly beyond, if Qatar pay him enough.

Helping him to kick it out of the park will be Margaret Cabourn-Smith ('Miranda'), William Andrews ('Sorry I've Got No Head') and Colin Hoult ('Derek')

Written by Marcus Brigstocke, Jeremy Salsby, Toby Davies, Nick Doody, Steve Punt and Dan Tetsell.

Produced by David Tyler

A Pozzitive production for BBC Radio 4.

Marcus Brigstocke finds out about the pure and noble game of football. And also FIFA.

Being A Woman

20150924

20151001/02 (BBC7)
20190109 (BBC7)
20180104 (R4)

Uh-oh - Marcus Brigstocke has decided to cross the Gender Gap and become a woman. Expect a clear-eyed assessment of sexism and a doubling of the bathroom candle budget.

Helping him to pass the Bechdel Test will be Margaret Cabourn-Smith ('Miranda'), William Andrews ('Sorry I've Got No Head'), Tom Crowley and Freya Parker.

Written by Marcus Brigstocke, Jeremy Salsby, Toby Davies, Nick Doody, Steve Punt & Dan Tetsell

Produced by David Tyler

A Pozzitive production for BBC Radio 4.

Diplomat

20151001

20151008/09 (BBC7)
20190116 (BBC7)
20180111 (R4)

Ahem. Marcus Brigstocke coughs politely, dons a crumpled linen suit and fibs for Britain as he tries his hand at becoming a diplomat. On the way, he'll look at the history and origins of diplomacy, the training required and the fact that approximately 60% of the modern British diplomat's work is spent apologising for Jeremy Clarkson.

Helping him to foster mutually beneficial relationships will be Margaret Cabourn-Smith, William Andrews and Colin Hoult.

Written by Marcus Brigstocke, Jeremy Salsby, Toby Davies, Nick Doody, Steve Punt and Dan Tetsell

Produced by David Tyler

A Pozzitive production for BBC Radio 4.

Uh-oh - Marcus Brigstocke has decided to don a crumpled linen suit and fib for Britain.

The Housing Crisis

20151008

20151015/16 (BBC7)
20190123 (BBC7)
20180125 (R4)

In this nicely-furnished affordable programme with very attractive views, Marcus Brigstocke decides to solve the housing crisis. He'll also be building a basement under the studio and knocking down a party wall he shares with The Archers.

With him on the show are stay-at-home twenty-somethings Margaret Cabourn-Smith ('Miranda'), William Andrews ('Sorry I've Got No Head') and Tom Crowley, all of whom should really have fled the nest by now.

Written by Marcus Brigstocke, Jeremy Salsby, Toby Davies, Nick Doody, Steve Punt and Dan Tetsell

Produced by David Tyler

A Pozzitive production for BBC Radio 4.

In this nicely furnished affordable programme, Marcus decides to solve the housing crisis.

Being A Lord

20151015

20151022/23 (BBC7)
20190130 (BBC7)
20180201 (R4)

Good Lord. Exactly what Marcus has become in order to peer under the ermine and see if we really do need that second chamber. Along the way he'll be looking at the history and function of the House of Lords, getting himself a Coat Of Arms and having a good old rummage in the Woolsack.

Helping him declare his interests will be Margaret Cabourn-Smith (2Miranda'), William Andrews ('Sorry I've Got No Head') and Justin Edwards ('The Thick Of It').

Written by Marcus Brigstocke, Jeremy Salsby, Toby Davies, Nick Doody, Steve Punt and Dan Tetsell.

Produced by David Tyler

A Pozzitive production for BBC Radio 4.

Good Lord. Exactly what Marcus has become to see if we really need that second chamber.

Gcse

20151022

20151029/30 (BBC7)
20190206 (BBC7)
20180208 (R4)

Please turn your radio over and start listening as Marcus Brigstocke has just thirty minutes to retake his GCSEs. During the show he will be sitting a genuine GCSE exam set by the Producer in an attempt to get the bottom of Grade Inflation and also the class.

The invigilators are Margaret Cabourn-Smith ('Miranda'), William Andrews ('Sorry I've Got No Head') and Justin Edwards ('The Thick Of It') with a secret appearance by The Now Show's Jon Holmes.

Written by Marcus Brigstocke, Jeremy Salsby, Toby Davies, Nick Doody, Steve Punt and Dan Tetsell.

Produced by David Tyler

A Pozzitive production for BBC Radio 4.

Please turn your radio over and start listening as Marcus Brigstocke retakes his GCSEs.

Newspaper Editor

20161116

20161123/24 (BBC7)
20190725 (BBC7)
20210214 (BBC7)
20180703 (R4)

Extra! Extra! Brigstocke starts own newspaper shock! Read all about it on Radio 4 Extra! Plus we reveal the headline of the year that you'll never get to read.

Uh-oh - Marcus Brigstocke has decided to sort out the press as he plunges headfirst into the contents of the great British newspaper and comes up smelling of Daily Mail.

Helping him to hold the front page will be Margaret Cabourn-Smith ('Miranda'), William Andrews ('Sorry I've Got No Head') and Colin Hoult ('Derek').

Written by Marcus Brigstocke, Jeremy Salsby, Toby Davies, Nick Doody, Steve Punt and Dan Tetsell.

Producer: David Tyler

A Pozzitive production for BBC Radio 4 first broadcast in November 2016.

Scandal!

20161123

20161130 (BBC7)
20161201 (BBC7)
20190801 (BBC7)
20210221 (BBC7)
20210227 (BBC7)
20210228 (BBC7)
20180710 (R4)

Marcus Brigstocke becomes a victim of his own newspaper as he gets caught up in a scandal and discovers that it's really, really difficult to doorstep yourself.

This week, there's sex, scandal and saucy secrets on Radio 4! But enough about Moneybox Live. In this show, Marcus examines how the great British press combine the difficult jobs of both selling newspapers and ruining peoples' lives.

Helping him peek through the curtain will be Margaret Cabourn-Smith ('Miranda'), William Andrews ('Sorry I've Got No Head') and Colin Hoult ('Derek')

Written by Marcus Brigstocke, Jeremy Salsby, Toby Davies, Nick Doody, Steve Punt and Dan Tetsell

Produced by David Tyler

A Pozzitive production for BBC Radio 4.

Marcus becomes a victim of his own newspaper as he gets caught up in a scandal.

Episodes

Series	Episode	Title	First Broadcast	Repeated	Comments
		The Cobrig Society	20220804	20220811/12 (BBC7)	A one-off special edition of the show where Marcus Brigstocke is put in charge of things - and this time, it's Covid. How has society changed, how should we prepare for the future, and are there any of those baked potatoes left? Helping him tear the mask off the whole subject and then realising that's probably a bad expression under the circumstances are Margaret Cabourn-Smith (`John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme`), William Andrews (`Sorry I've Got No Head`) and Rufus Jones (`Paddington`, 'Home') Written by Marcus Brigstocke, Jeremy Salsby, Toby Davies, Nick Doody, Katie Storey, Dan Tetsell and Zo뀀 Tomalin Produced by David Tyler A Pozzitive production for the BBC www.pozzitive.co.uk The Brig Society began the first of its four series to date in 2013, following on from Marcus's long stint as the backpacking idiot Giles Wemmbley Hogg. Each week, Marcus would be put in charge of something - Housing, Farming, Diplomacy, Exams, the NHS - and each week he'd start out by thinking `Well, it can't be that difficult, surely?` and end up with `Oh - it's utterly difficult and I've made a complete fist of it...` The show won the 2014 Writers' Guild Award and a Silver at the New York International Programme awards A one-off special edition of the show where Marcus Brigstocke is put in charge - of Covid. A one-off special edition of the show where Marcus Brigstocke is put in charge of things – and this time, it's Covid. How has society changed, how should we prepare for the future, and are there any of those baked potatoes left? Helping him tear the mask off the whole subject and then realising that's probably a bad expression under the circumstances are Margaret Cabourn-Smith (“John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme ?), William Andrews (“Sorry I've Got No Head ?) and Rufus Jones (“Paddington ?, 'Home') Written by Marcus Brigstocke, Jeremy Salsby, Toby Davies, Nick Doody, Katie Storey, Dan Tetsell and Zoë Tomalin The Brig Society began the first of its four series to date in 2013, following on from Marcus's long stint as the backpacking idiot Giles Wemmbley Hogg. Each week, Marcus would be put in charge of something – Housing, Farming, Diplomacy, Exams, the NHS – and each week he'd start out by thinking “Well, it can't be that difficult, surely? ? and end up with “Oh - it's utterly difficult and I've made a complete fist of it... ?
01	01	Fashion	20130626	20130703 (BBC7) 20150302 (BBC7)	Uh-oh - Marcus Brigstocke has been put in charge of a thing! Each week, Marcus finds he's volunteered to be in charge of a big old thing - a hospital, the railways, British fashion, a prison. And each week he starts out by thinking 'Well, it can't be that difficult, surely?' and ends up with 'Oh - turns out it's utterly difficult and complicated. Who knew...? This week, Marcus has volunteered to be the face of British fashion, which is a feather in his cap - coincidentally making his very first fashion mistake there. But as well as promoting the corduroy cagoule and inadvertently releasing his own fragrance, Marcus will be examining the light-hearted topics of Size Zero models and child labour as well as pondering the inexorable rise of the Ugg boot. Helping him fail to find the answers will be Rufus Jones (Hunderby, Holy Flying Circus), William Andrews (Sorry I've Got No Head) and Margaret Cabourn-Smith (Miranda) The show is produced by Marcus's long-standing accomplice, David Tyler, who also produces Marcus appearances as the inimitable as Giles Wemmbley Hogg. Written by Marcus Brigstocke, Jeremy Salsby, Toby Davies, Nick Doody, Steve Punt and Tom Neenan Produced by David Tyler A Pozzitive production for BBC Radio 4. Marcus Brigstocke has volunteered to be the face, and indeed trousers, of British fashion.
01	02	Hospital	20130703	20130710 (BBC7) 20150309 (BBC7)	Uh-oh - Marcus Brigstocke has been put in charge of a thing! Each week, Marcus finds he's volunteered to be in charge of a big old thing - a hospital, the railways, British fashion, a prison. And each week he starts out by thinking 'Well, it can't be that difficult, surely?' and ends up with 'Oh - turns out it's utterly difficult and complicated. Who knew...? This week, he's been given his very own hospital, complete with doctors, nurses and pyjama smokers outside so you know it's a proper one. Do we have too many bureaucrats? Is privatization of health care a good or a bad thing? And are alternative medicine and homeopathy utter rubbish or merely complete drivel? Marcus gives you the results - albeit two weeks later and mixed up with those of another programme! Assisting him with the procedures are Rufus Jones (Hunderby, Holy Flying Circus), William Andrews (Sorry I've Got No Head) and Margaret Cabourn-Smith (Miranda). The show is produced by Marcus's long-standing accomplice, David Tyler, who also produces Marcus appearances as the inimitable as Giles Wemmbley Hogg. Written by Marcus Brigstocke, Jeremy Salsby, Toby Davies, Nick Doody, Steve Punt and Tom Neenan. Produced by David Tyler A Pozzitive production for BBC Radio 4. Uh-oh - Marcus Brigstocke has been put in charge of a thing! This week, his own hospital.
01	03	Prison	20130710	20130717 (BBC7) 20150316 (BBC7)	Uh-oh - Marcus Brigstocke has been put in charge of a thing! Each week, Marcus finds he's volunteered to be in charge of a big old thing - a hospital, the railways, British fashion, a prison. And each week he starts out by thinking 'Well, it can't be that difficult, surely?' and ends up with 'Oh - turns out it's utterly difficult and complicated. Who knew...? This week, Marcus has been volunteered to run a prison - so while he's serving his thirty-minute term, he'll be looking into such urgent issues as overcrowding, rehabilitation, radicalisation and the difficulties of dining-hall protest tray-banging syncopation. Banged up with him are Rufus Jones (Hunderby, Holy Flying Circus), William Andrews (Sorry I've Got No Head) and Margaret Cabourn-Smith (Miranda). The show is produced by Marcus's long-standing accomplice, David Tyler, who also produces Marcus' appearances as the inimitable as Giles Wemmbley Hogg. Written by Marcus Brigstocke, Jeremy Salsby, Toby Davies, Nick Doody, Steve Punt and Tom Neenan. Produced by David Tyler A Pozzitive production for BBC Radio 4. Radicalisation and the difficulties of dining hall protest tray-banging syncopation.
01	04	Food	20130717	20130724 (BBC7) 20150323 (BBC7)	Uh-oh - Marcus Brigstocke has been put in charge of a thing! Each week, Marcus finds he's volunteered to be in charge of a big old thing - a hospital, the railways, British fashion, a prison. And each week he starts out by thinking 'Well, it can't be that difficult, surely?' and ends up with 'Oh - turns out it's utterly difficult and complicated. Who knew...? This week - Marcus has been volunteered to be the face, not to say beard and glasses, of British food. During the course of the show, he'll be eating some food, examining the subject of packaging and waste, eating some more food, looking at supermarkets and seasonality, eating a bit more food, studying manufacturing and junk foods, eating some more food and then probably bursting. Helping him serve up the show will be Rufus Jones (Hunderby, Holy Flying Circus), William Andrews (Sorry I've Got No Head) and Margaret Cabourn-Smith (Miranda). The show is produced by Marcus's long-standing accomplice, David Tyler, who also produces Marcus' appearances as the inimitable as Giles Wemmbley Hogg. Written by Marcus Brigstocke, Jeremy Salsby, Toby Davies, Nick Doody, Steve Punt and Tom Neenan. Produced by David Tyler A Pozzitive production for BBC Radio 4.
01	05	King Of Scotland	20130724	20130731 (BBC7) 20150330 (BBC7)	Uh-oh - Marcus Brigstocke has been put in charge of a thing! Each week, Marcus finds he's volunteered to be in charge of a big old thing - a hospital, the railways, British Fashion, a prison - and each week he starts out by thinking 'Well, it can't be that difficult, surely?' and ends up with 'Oh - turns out it's utterly difficult and complicated. Who knew...? This week, he's been volunteered to be the King of Scotland. As an Englishmen, Marcus will be going out and about in an attempt to understand the arguments for and against independence, hopefully without getting himself a kilt. Helping him chew the fat, and other Scottish delicacies are Rufus Jones ('Hunderby', 'Holy Flying Circus'), William Andrews ('Sorry I've Got No Head') and Margaret Cabourn-Smith ('Miranda') The show is a Pozzitive production, and is produced by Marcus's long-standing accomplice, David Tyler who also produces Marcus appearances as the inimitable as Giles Wemmbley Hogg. David's other radio credits include Jeremy Hardy Speaks To The Nation, Cabin Pressure, Another Case Of Milton Jones, Kevin Eldon Will See You Now, Armando Iannucci's Charm Offensive, The Castle, he 3rd Degree, The 99p Challenge, My First Planet, Radio Active & Bigipedia. His TV credits include Paul Merton - The Series, Spitting Image, Absolutely, The Paul Calf Video Diary, Three Fights Two Weddings & A Funeral, Coogan's Run, The Tony Ferrino Phenomenon and exec producing Victoria Wood's dinnerladies. Written by Marcus Brigstocke, Jeremy Salsby, Toby Davies, Nick Doody, Steve Punt & Tom Neenan Produced by David Tyler A Pozzitive production for the BBC. Marcus tries to grasp the arguments around independence without getting himself a kilt.
01	06	Railway	20130731	20130807 (BBC7) 20150406 (BBC7)	Uh-oh - Marcus Brigstocke has been put in charge of a thing! Each week, Marcus finds he's volunteered to be in charge of a big old thing - a hospital, the railways, British Fashion, a prison - and each week he starts out by thinking 'Well, it can't be that difficult, surely?' and ends up with 'Oh - turns out it's utterly difficult and complicated. Who knew...? This week, Marcus has been given his own railway franchise to run. Please note, this programme may be running late; change at Tiverton Parkway for The Archers Travelling with him in the Noisy Coach are Rufus Jones ('Hunderby', 'Holy Flying Circus'), William Andrews ('Sorry I've Got No Head') and Margaret Cabourn-Smith ('Miranda') The show is a Pozzitive production, and is produced by Marcus's long-standing accomplice, David Tyler who also produces Marcus appearances as the inimitable as Giles Wemmbley Hogg. David's other radio credits include Jeremy Hardy Speaks To The Nation, Cabin Pressure, Another Case Of Milton Jones, Kevin Eldon Will See You Now, Armando Iannucci's Charm Offensive, The Castle, he 3rd Degree, The 99p Challenge, My First Planet, Radio Active & Bigipedia. His TV credits include Paul Merton - The Series, Spitting Image, Absolutely, The Paul Calf Video Diary, Three Fights Two Weddings & A Funeral, Coogan's Run, The Tony Ferrino Phenomenon and exec producing Victoria Wood's Dinner Ladies. Written by Marcus Brigstocke, Jeremy Salsby, Toby Davies, Nick Doody, Steve Punt & Tom Neenan Produced by David Tyler A Pozzitive production for BBC Radio 4. Please note this programme may be running late; change at Tiverton Parkway for The Archers
02	01	Mep	20140801	20170611 (BBC7) 20140802 (R4)	Uh-oh - Marcus Brigstocke has been put in charge of a thing! Each week, Marcus finds he's volunteered to be in charge of a big old thing and each week he starts out by thinking 'Well, it can't be that difficult, surely?' and ends up with 'Oh - turns out it's utterly difficult and complicated. Who knew...? This week, Marcus Brigstocke has got himself elected as a Member of the European Parliament. So it's off to Brussels to meet Europe's finest parliamentary minds and also UKIP. Along the way he'll be examining the history of the EU, its legislative structure, the democratic burden that must be shouldered to promulgate a more humane society and why so many UKIP members wear yellow trousers. Helping him to publish the answers in up to 31 languages will be Rufus Jones (W1A, Holy Flying Circus), William Andrews (Sorry I've Got No Head) and Margaret Cabourn-Smith (Miranda) The show is produced by Marcus's long-standing accomplice, David Tyler who also produces Marcus appearances as the inimitable as Giles Wemmbley Hogg - as well as Jeremy Hardy Speaks To The Nation, Cabin Pressure, Thanks A Lot, Milton Jones!, Kevin Eldon Will See You Now, Armando Iannucci's Charm Offensive, The Castle, The 3rd Degree, The 99p Challenge, My First Planet, Radio Active and Bigipedia. Written by Marcus Brigstocke, Jeremy Salsby, Toby Davies, Nick Doody, Steve Punt and Dan Tetsell. Produced by David Tyler A Pozzitive production for the BBC. Uh-oh, Marcus Brigstocke has got himself elected as a Member of the European Parliament.
02	02	Social Media	20140808	20170618 (BBC7) 20140809 (R4)	Uh-oh - Marcus Brigstocke has been put in charge of a thing! Each week, Marcus finds he's volunteered to be in charge of a big old thing and each week he starts out by thinking 'Well, it can't be that difficult, surely?' and ends up with 'Oh - turns out it's utterly difficult and complicated. Who knew...? This week, Marcus has decided to create his own Social Media site. Please RT. Please Follow. Please Like. Please give all your details to Google and the NSA. Helping him to turn your metadata into cash will be Rufus Jones ('W1A', 'Holy Flying Circus'), William Andrews ('Sorry I've Got No Head') and Margaret Cabourn-Smith ('Miranda') The show is a Pozzitive production, and is produced by Marcus's long-standing accomplice, David Tyler who also produces Marcus appearances as the inimitable as Giles Wemmbley Hogg. David's other radio credits include Jeremy Hardy Speaks To The Nation, Cabin Pressure, Thanks A Lot, Milton Jones!, Kevin Eldon Will See You Now, Armando Iannucci's Charm Offensive, The Castle, The 3rd Degree, The 99p Challenge, My First Planet, Radio Active & Bigipedia. His TV credits include Paul Merton - The Series, Spitting Image, Absolutely, The Paul Calf Video Diary, Three Fights Two Weddings & A Funeral, Coogan's Run, The Tony Ferrino Phenomenon and exec producing Victoria Wood's dinnerladies. Written by Marcus Brigstocke, Jeremy Salsby, Toby Davies, Nick Doody, Steve Punt & Dan Tetsell Produced by David Tyler A Pozzitive production for the BBC. Marcus Brigstocke has decided to create his own social media site.
02	03	Drug Dealer	20140815	20170625 (BBC7) 20140816 (R4)	Uh-oh - Marcus Brigstocke has been put in charge of a thing! Each week, Marcus finds he's volunteered to be in charge of a big old thing and each week he starts out by thinking 'Well, it can't be that difficult, surely?' and ends up with 'Oh - turns out it's utterly difficult and complicated. Who knew...? This week, Marcus has Broken Bad and become a drug dealer. He'll also go on a long personal journey and, along the way, he'll examine the complex inter-relationship between legalisation, culture, hypocrisy and cheese. Helping him to cook up a storm will be Rufus Jones (W1A, Holy Flying Circus), William Andrews (Sorry I've Got No Head) and Margaret Cabourn-Smith (Miranda) The show is produced by Marcus's long-standing accomplice David Tyler, who also produces Marcus appearances as the inimitable as Giles Wemmbley Hogg. David's other radio credits include Jeremy Hardy Speaks To The Nation, Cabin Pressure, Thanks A Lot, Milton Jones!, Kevin Eldon Will See You Now, Armando Iannucci's Charm Offensive, The Castle, The 3rd Degree, The 99p Challenge, My First Planet, Radio Active and Bigipedia. Written by Marcus Brigstocke, Jeremy Salsby, Toby Davies, Nick Doody, Steve Punt and Dan Tetsell. Produced by David Tyler A Pozzitive production for BBC Radio 4. Marcus Brigstocke has 'broken bad' and become a drug dealer.
02	04	Farmer	20140822	20170702 (BBC7) 20140823 (R4)	Uh-oh - Marcus Brigstocke has been put in charge of a thing! Each week, Marcus finds he's volunteered to be in charge of a big old thing and each week he starts out by thinking 'Well, it can't be that difficult, surely?' and ends up with 'Oh - turns out it's utterly difficult and complicated. Who knew...? This week, Marcus has grasped the bull by the horns and become a farmer. After all, what could go wrong? As he himself puts it, 'Dairy, livestock, cattle - it's all grist to my mill. Helping him to plough the fields and scatter will be Rufus Jones (W1A, Holy Flying Circus), William Andrews (Sorry I've Got No Head) and Margaret Cabourn-Smith (Miranda). The show is produced by Marcus's long-standing accomplice, David Tyler who also produces Marcus appearances as the inimitable as Giles Wemmbley Hogg. David's other radio credits include Jeremy Hardy Speaks To The Nation, Cabin Pressure, Thanks A Lot, Milton Jones!, Kevin Eldon Will See You Now, Armando Iannucci's Charm Offensive, The Castle, The 3rd Degree, The 99p Challenge, My First Planet, Radio Active and Bigipedia. Written by Marcus Brigstocke, Jeremy Salsby, Toby Davies, Nick Doody, Steve Punt and Dan Tetsell. Produced by David Tyler A Pozzitive production for BBC Radio 4. Uh-oh - Marcus Brigstocke has grasped the bull by the horns and become a farmer.
02	05	Religion	20140829	20170709 (BBC7) 20140830 (R4)	Uh-oh - Marcus Brigstocke has been put in charge of a thing! Each week, Marcus finds he's volunteered to be in charge of a big old thing and each week he starts out by thinking 'Well, it can't be that difficult, surely?' and ends up with 'Oh - turns out it's utterly difficult and complicated. Who knew...? This week, glory be, Marcus Brigstocke has decided to form his own religion - based on peace, loving, kindness and probably war. Among his acolytes and apostates are Rufus Jones (W1A, Holy Flying Circus), William Andrews (Sorry I've Got No Head) and Margaret Cabourn-Smith (Miranda) The show is a Pozzitive production, and is produced by Marcus's long-standing accomplice, David Tyler who also produces Marcus appearances as the inimitable as Giles Wemmbley Hogg. David's other radio credits include Jeremy Hardy Speaks To The Nation, Cabin Pressure, Thanks A Lot, Milton Jones!, Kevin Eldon Will See You Now, Armando Iannucci's Charm Offensive, The Castle, The 3rd Degree, The 99p Challenge, My First Planet, Radio Active and Bigipedia. Written by Marcus Brigstocke, Jeremy Salsby, Toby Davies, Nick Doody, Steve Punt and Dan Tetsell. Produced by David Tyler A Pozzitive production for BBC Radio 4. Marcus has decided to form a religion based on peace, loving-kindness and probably war.
02	06	Banker	20140905	20170716 (BBC7) 20140906 (R4)	Uh-oh - Marcus Brigstocke has been put in charge of a thing! Each week, Marcus finds he's volunteered to be in charge of a big old thing and each week he starts out by thinking 'Well, it can't be that difficult, surely?' and ends up with 'Oh - turns out it's utterly difficult and complicated. Who knew...? We would like to inform you that this week, Marcus Brigstocke has decided to open a bank. That'll be £25 please. If you would like to call our customer helpline... that will be another £25 Waiting to serve you are Rufus Jones ('W1A', 'Holy Flying Circus'), William Andrews ('Sorry I've Got No Head') and Margaret Cabourn-Smith ('Miranda') The show is a Pozzitive production, and is produced by Marcus's long-standing accomplice, David Tyler who also produces Marcus appearances as the inimitable as Giles Wemmbley Hogg. David's other radio credits include Jeremy Hardy Speaks To The Nation, Cabin Pressure, Thanks A Lot, Milton Jones!, Kevin Eldon Will See You Now, Armando Iannucci's Charm Offensive, The Castle, The 3rd Degree, The 99p Challenge, My First Planet, Radio Active & Bigipedia. His TV credits include Paul Merton - The Series, Spitting Image, Absolutely, The Paul Calf Video Diary, Three Fights Two Weddings & A Funeral, Coogan's Run, The Tony Ferrino Phenomenon and exec producing Victoria Wood's dinnerladies. Written by Marcus Brigstocke, Jeremy Salsby, Toby Davies, Nick Doody, Steve Punt & Dan Tetsell Produced by David Tyler A Pozzitive production for the BBC. We would like to inform you that Marcus has decided to open a bank. That'll be \u00a325 please.
03	01	Football Manager	20150917	20150924/25 (BBC7) 20190102 (BBC7) 20171228 (R4)	Uh-oh - Marcus Brigstocke has decided to find out about the pure, noble and honest game of football - and also FIFA. He'll be tackling some of the sport's biggest problems, like racism and homophobia - and also FIFA. And as a football manager, he'll be taking his amateur side all the way to the Premier League. And possibly beyond, if Qatar pay him enough. Helping him to kick it out of the park will be Margaret Cabourn-Smith ('Miranda'), William Andrews ('Sorry I've Got No Head') and Colin Hoult ('Derek') Written by Marcus Brigstocke, Jeremy Salsby, Toby Davies, Nick Doody, Steve Punt and Dan Tetsell. Produced by David Tyler A Pozzitive production for BBC Radio 4. Marcus Brigstocke finds out about the pure and noble game of football. And also FIFA.
03	02	Being A Woman	20150924	20151001/02 (BBC7) 20190109 (BBC7) 20180104 (R4)	Uh-oh - Marcus Brigstocke has decided to cross the Gender Gap and become a woman. Expect a clear-eyed assessment of sexism and a doubling of the bathroom candle budget. Helping him to pass the Bechdel Test will be Margaret Cabourn-Smith ('Miranda'), William Andrews ('Sorry I've Got No Head'), Tom Crowley and Freya Parker. Written by Marcus Brigstocke, Jeremy Salsby, Toby Davies, Nick Doody, Steve Punt & Dan Tetsell Produced by David Tyler A Pozzitive production for BBC Radio 4.
03	03	Diplomat	20151001	20151008/09 (BBC7) 20190116 (BBC7) 20180111 (R4)	Ahem. Marcus Brigstocke coughs politely, dons a crumpled linen suit and fibs for Britain as he tries his hand at becoming a diplomat. On the way, he'll look at the history and origins of diplomacy, the training required and the fact that approximately 60% of the modern British diplomat's work is spent apologising for Jeremy Clarkson. Helping him to foster mutually beneficial relationships will be Margaret Cabourn-Smith, William Andrews and Colin Hoult. Written by Marcus Brigstocke, Jeremy Salsby, Toby Davies, Nick Doody, Steve Punt and Dan Tetsell Produced by David Tyler A Pozzitive production for BBC Radio 4. Uh-oh - Marcus Brigstocke has decided to don a crumpled linen suit and fib for Britain.
03	04	The Housing Crisis	20151008	20151015/16 (BBC7) 20190123 (BBC7) 20180125 (R4)	In this nicely-furnished affordable programme with very attractive views, Marcus Brigstocke decides to solve the housing crisis. He'll also be building a basement under the studio and knocking down a party wall he shares with The Archers. With him on the show are stay-at-home twenty-somethings Margaret Cabourn-Smith ('Miranda'), William Andrews ('Sorry I've Got No Head') and Tom Crowley, all of whom should really have fled the nest by now. Written by Marcus Brigstocke, Jeremy Salsby, Toby Davies, Nick Doody, Steve Punt and Dan Tetsell Produced by David Tyler A Pozzitive production for BBC Radio 4. In this nicely furnished affordable programme, Marcus decides to solve the housing crisis.
03	05	Being A Lord	20151015	20151022/23 (BBC7) 20190130 (BBC7) 20180201 (R4)	Good Lord. Exactly what Marcus has become in order to peer under the ermine and see if we really do need that second chamber. Along the way he'll be looking at the history and function of the House of Lords, getting himself a Coat Of Arms and having a good old rummage in the Woolsack. Helping him declare his interests will be Margaret Cabourn-Smith (2Miranda'), William Andrews ('Sorry I've Got No Head') and Justin Edwards ('The Thick Of It'). Written by Marcus Brigstocke, Jeremy Salsby, Toby Davies, Nick Doody, Steve Punt and Dan Tetsell. Produced by David Tyler A Pozzitive production for BBC Radio 4. Good Lord. Exactly what Marcus has become to see if we really need that second chamber.
03	06	Gcse	20151022	20151029/30 (BBC7) 20190206 (BBC7) 20180208 (R4)	Please turn your radio over and start listening as Marcus Brigstocke has just thirty minutes to retake his GCSEs. During the show he will be sitting a genuine GCSE exam set by the Producer in an attempt to get the bottom of Grade Inflation and also the class. The invigilators are Margaret Cabourn-Smith ('Miranda'), William Andrews ('Sorry I've Got No Head') and Justin Edwards ('The Thick Of It') with a secret appearance by The Now Show's Jon Holmes. Written by Marcus Brigstocke, Jeremy Salsby, Toby Davies, Nick Doody, Steve Punt and Dan Tetsell. Produced by David Tyler A Pozzitive production for BBC Radio 4. Please turn your radio over and start listening as Marcus Brigstocke retakes his GCSEs.
04	01	Newspaper Editor	20161116	20161123/24 (BBC7) 20190725 (BBC7) 20210214 (BBC7) 20180703 (R4)	Extra! Extra! Brigstocke starts own newspaper shock! Read all about it on Radio 4 Extra! Plus we reveal the headline of the year that you'll never get to read. Uh-oh - Marcus Brigstocke has decided to sort out the press as he plunges headfirst into the contents of the great British newspaper and comes up smelling of Daily Mail. Helping him to hold the front page will be Margaret Cabourn-Smith ('Miranda'), William Andrews ('Sorry I've Got No Head') and Colin Hoult ('Derek'). Written by Marcus Brigstocke, Jeremy Salsby, Toby Davies, Nick Doody, Steve Punt and Dan Tetsell. Producer: David Tyler A Pozzitive production for BBC Radio 4 first broadcast in November 2016.
04	02	Scandal!	20161123	20161130 (BBC7) 20161201 (BBC7) 20190801 (BBC7) 20210221 (BBC7) 20210227 (BBC7) 20210228 (BBC7) 20180710 (R4)	Marcus Brigstocke becomes a victim of his own newspaper as he gets caught up in a scandal and discovers that it's really, really difficult to doorstep yourself. This week, there's sex, scandal and saucy secrets on Radio 4! But enough about Moneybox Live. In this show, Marcus examines how the great British press combine the difficult jobs of both selling newspapers and ruining peoples' lives. Helping him peek through the curtain will be Margaret Cabourn-Smith ('Miranda'), William Andrews ('Sorry I've Got No Head') and Colin Hoult ('Derek') Written by Marcus Brigstocke, Jeremy Salsby, Toby Davies, Nick Doody, Steve Punt and Dan Tetsell Produced by David Tyler A Pozzitive production for BBC Radio 4. Marcus becomes a victim of his own newspaper as he gets caught up in a scandal.