Episodes
| Series | Episode | Title | First Broadcast | Repeated | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | 01 | Malaysia | 20160714 | 20200205 (BBC7) 20200725 (BBC7) 20210904 (BBC7) 20230329 (BBC7) 20190110 (R4) | The gang heads off to Malaysia to find Phil's legendary criminal uncle, Pak Belang. Critically-acclaimed sketch trio, Daphne, pull out all the stops in a dazzling array of peculiar characters, whacky scenarios, dodgy remarks, curious observations, minor altercations and major peacemaking - served on a bed of catchy little numbers with a live nine-piece band. Featuring: Sir Willard White Emma Sidi David Elms Original music composed by Jeff Carpenter Musical Director: Freddie Tapner Piano: Freddie Tapner Drums: Ben Hartley Bass: Rob Grist Percussion: Ben Burton Trumpet: Michael Maddocks Tenor Sax: Greg Sterland Trombone: Elliot Pooley Violin: Hannah Bell Cello: Nick Squires Producer: Matt Stronge A BBC Studios production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in July 2016. Sketch trio Daphne head off to Malaysia to find Phil's legendary criminal uncle Pak Belang |
| 01 | 02 | Pirates | 20160721 | 20200212 (BBC7) 20210911 (BBC7) 20230405 (BBC7) 20190117 (R4) | The gang set sail for New York but are waylaid by George's mathematical ineptitude. Join critically-acclaimed sketch trio, Daphne, as they pull out all the stops in a dazzling array of peculiar characters, whacky scenarios, dodgy remarks, curious observations, minor altercations and major peacemaking - served on a bed of catchy little numbers with a live nine-piece band. Featuring: Sir Willard White Emma Sidi David Elms Original music composed by Jeff Carpenter Musical Director: Freddie Tapner Piano: Freddie Tapner Drums: Ben Hartley Bass: Rob Grist Percussion: Ben Burton Trumpet: Michael Maddocks Tenor Sax: Greg Sterland Trombone: Elliot Pooley Violin: Hannah Bell Cello: Nick Squires Producer: Matt Stronge A BBC Studios production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in July 2016. The gang leave for New York but are waylaid by George's mathematical ineptitude. |
| 01 | 03 | D.a.p.h.n.e. | 20160728 | 20200219 (BBC7) 20210918 (BBC7) 20230412 (BBC7) 20190124 (R4) | Jason has an out-of-this-world plan to increase the show's listenership. Join critically-acclaimed sketch trio, Daphne, as they pull out all the stops in a dazzling array of peculiar characters, whacky scenarios, dodgy remarks, curious observations, minor altercations and major peacemaking - served on a bed of catchy little numbers with a live nine-piece band. Featuring: Sir Willard White Emma Sidi David Elms Original music composed by Jeff Carpenter Orchestrator: Simon Nathan Musical Director: Freddie Tapner Piano: Jeff Carpenter Drums: Ben Hartley Bass: Rob Grist Percussion: Ben Burton Trumpet: Michael Maddocks Tenor Sax: Greg Sterland Trombone: Elliot Pooley Violin: Hannah Bell Cello: Nick Squires Production Coordinator, Hayley Sterling Producer, Matt Stronge A BBC Studios production for BBC Radio 4 first broadcast in July 2016. |
| 01 | 04 LAST | Murder | 20160804 | 20200226 (BBC7) 20210925 (BBC7) 20230419 (BBC7) 20190131 (R4) | The gang must solve a mysterious murder on the Yorkshire Moors, for the conclusion of series 1. Join critically-acclaimed sketch trio, Daphne, as they pull out all the stops in a dazzling array of peculiar characters, whacky scenarios, dodgy remarks, curious observations, minor altercations and major peacemaking - served on a bed of catchy little numbers with a live nine-piece band. Featuring Sir Willard White & David Elms Original music composed by Jeff Carpenter Orchestrator: Simon Nathan Musical Director: Freddie Tapner Piano: Jeff Carpenter Drums: Ben Hartley Bass: Rob Grist Percussion: Ben Burton Trumpet: Michael Maddocks Tenor Sax: Greg Sterland Trombone: Elliot Pooley Violin: Hannah Bell Cello: Nick Squires Production Coordinator: Hayley Sterling Producer: Matt Stronge A BBC Studios production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in August 2016. The gang must solve a murder on the Yorkshire Moors. |
| 02 | 01 | Black Country | 20170713 | 20220524/25 (BBC7) 20240220 (BBC7) 20220517 (R4) | The Daphne boys host a charity gala night in George's native Wolverhampton, where guests include award-winning author Caitlin Moran. All seems to be going swimmingly before George makes a shocking confession. As usual they are joined by their live band, The Daphnettes and renown opera singer Sir Willard White. with Celeste Dring, Jack Kirwan, Sir Willard White and special guest the actual Caitlin Moran Original music composed by Jeff Carpenter Orchestrator: Simon Nathan The Daphnettes were the London Musical Theatre Orchestra: Musical Director - Freddie Tapner Violin - Debs White Cello - Nick Squires Trumpet - Michael Maddocks Trombone - Elliot Pooley Tenor Sax - Joe Atkin Reeves Drum Kit - Ben Hartley Percussion - Ben Burton Piano - Jon Ranger Bass - Jack Cherry The Production Coordinator was Hayley Sterling It was produced by Matt Stronge and was a BBC Studios production. The Daphne boys host a charity gala night in George's native Wolverhampton. All seems to be going swimmingly before George makes a shocking confession. Written by and starring: Jason Forbes, Phil Wang & George Fouracres with Celeste Dring, Jack Kirwan, Sir Willard White and special guest Caitlin Moran. The Daphnettes are the London Musical Theatre Orchestra: Produced by Matt Stronge. A BBC Studios production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in July 2017. The boys host a charity gala night - all is going well until George's shock confession. The boys host a charity gala night - all is going well until George makes a shock confession. With Caitlin Moran. From 2017. With: Special guest: Caitlin Moran. Producer: Matt Stronge |
| 02 | 02 | Time Travel | 20170720 | 20220531 (BBC7) 20220601 (BBC7) 20240227 (BBC7) 20220524 (R4) | After Phil blows a fortune on a spanking new time machine, the Daphne boys must use it to embark on a treacherous adventure in a desperate attempt to recoup their losses. Join critically-acclaimed sketch trio, Daphne, as they pull out all the stops in a dazzling array of peculiar characters, whacky scenarios, dodgy remarks, curious observations, minor altercations and major peacemaking - served on a bed of catchy little numbers with a live nine-piece band. with Lewis Mcleod, Elizabeth Tan and Sir Willard White Original music composed by Jeff Carpenter Orchestrator: Simon Nathan The live band were the London Musical Theatre Orchestra: Musical Director - Freddie Tapner Violin - Debs White Cello - Nick Squires Trumpet - Michael Maddocks Trombone - Elliot Pooley Tenor Sax - Joe Atkin Reeves Drum Kit - Ben Hartley Percussion - Ben Burton Piano - Jon Ranger Bass - Jack Cherry The Production Coordinator was Hayley Sterling It was produced by Matt Stronge and was a BBC Studios production. Step into the surreal world of award-winning sketch trio Daphne. Written by and starring: Jason Forbes Phil Wang George Fouracres With: Producer: Matt Stronge. A BBC Studios production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in July 2017. Phil blows a fortune on a new time machine, so the boys try to recoup their losses. Phil blows a fortune on a new time machine, so the boys desperately try to recoup their losses. With Elizabeth Tan. From 2017. |
| 02 | 03 | Atlantis | 20170727 | 20220607/08 (BBC7) 20240305 (BBC7) 20220531 (R4) | World-renowned opera singer Sir Willard White has an ingenious plan to solve the boys' money woes. They must travel to the lost city of Atlantis in pursuit of a legendary precious metal. Join critically-acclaimed sketch trio, Daphne, as they pull out all the stops in a dazzling array of peculiar characters, whacky scenarios, dodgy remarks, curious observations, minor altercations and major peacemaking - served on a bed of catchy little numbers with a live nine-piece band. with Celeste Dring, Will Seaward and Sir Willard White The Daphne theme was composed by Jeff Carpenter Original music composed by Pippa Cleary Orchestrator: Simon Nathan The Daphnettes were the London Musical Theatre Orchestra: Musical Director - Freddie Tapner Violin - Debs White Cello - Nick Squires Trumpet - Michael Maddocks Trombone - Elliot Pooley Tenor Sax - Joe Atkin Reeves Drum Kit - Ben Hartley Percussion - Ben Burton Piano - Jon Ranger Bass - Jack Cherry The Production Coordinator was Hayley Sterling It was produced by Matt Stronge and was a BBC Studios production. Written by and starring: Jason Forbes, Phil Wang & George Fouracres with Celeste Dring, Will Seaward and Sir Willard White. Original music composed by Jeff Carpenter Produced by Hayley Sterling. A BBC Studios production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in July 2017. World-renowned opera singer Sir Willard White has an ingenious plan to solve the boys' money woes. With Will Seaward. From 2017. |
| 02 | 04 LAST | Horror | 20170803 | 20220614/15 (BBC7) 20240312 (BBC7) 20220607 (R4) | Thwarting Jason's plans to make a horror episode, Phil and George hope to appease the Twitter trolls by keeping the show nice and family friendly - all with the help of Sir Paul McCartney. Join critically-acclaimed sketch trio, Daphne, as they pull out all the stops in a dazzling array of peculiar characters, whacky scenarios, dodgy remarks, curious observations, minor altercations and major peacemaking - served on a bed of catchy little numbers with a live nine-piece band. Original music composed by Jeff Carpenter Orchestrator: Simon Nathan The Daphnettes were the London Musical Theatre Orchestra: Musical Director - Freddie Tapner Violin - Debs White Cello - Nick Squires Trumpet - Michael Maddocks Trombone - Elliot Pooley Tenor Sax - Joe Atkin Reeves Drum Kit - Ben Hartley Percussion - Ben Burton Piano - Jon Ranger Bass - Jack Cherry The Production Coordinator was Hayley Sterling It was produced by Matt Stronge and was a BBC Studios production. Step into the surreal world of award-winning sketch trio Daphne. Written by and starring: Jason Forbes, Phil Wang & George Fouracres with Celeste Dring, Will Seaward and Sir Willard White. Produced by Matt Stronge. A BBC Studios production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in July 2017. Jason's horror idea is thwarted and Macca steps in to help. Jason's horror idea is thwarted and trolls are appeased keeping it family friendly – aided by Macca. With Phil Wang. From 2017. |