Episodes
| Episode | Title | First Broadcast | Repeated | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Round The Horne | 20220302 | 20230930 (BBC7) 20231001 (BBC7) 20231005 (BBC7) 20251025 (BBC7) 20251026 (BBC7) | Recorded before a studio audience in the iconic BBC Radio Theatre in Broadcasting House - the home of British radio comedy. In the first of three programmes, our foursome travel back to the golden years of 1960s and 70s to celebrate the satire boom and to trace the development of sitcoms both here and abroad. * ROUND THE HORNE Series 4 (9/16) Kenneth Horne blasts off boldly in 'Journey to Uranus', a ditty from Rambling Sid Rumpo and 'Bona Books' with Julian and Sandy. From 1968. Starring Kenneth Horne, Kenneth Williams, Hugh Paddick and Betty Marsden. Beyond the Fringe Aftermyth of War Till Death Us Do Part Paul Jackson, Beryl Vertue, John Lloyd and Jimmy Mulville look at '60s and '70s sitcoms. Paul Jackson, Beryl Vertue, John Lloyd and Jimmy Mulville take on the BBC's satire and sitcoms of the 1960s and '70s. |
| 02 | Steptoe And Son | 20220309 | 20231007 (BBC7) 20231008 (BBC7) 20231012 (BBC7) 20251101 (BBC7) 20251102 (BBC7) | In the second of three programmes, our foursome travel back to the golden years of 1960s and 70s to celebrate the satire boom and to trace the development of sitcoms both here and abroad. * STEPTOE AND SON Series 5 (2/6) Come Dancing Albert helps son Harold to conquer the ballroom. From 1974. Adapted from TV. * THE ERIC MORECAMBE AND ERNIE WISE SHOW From 25/03/1978 Eric and Ernie welcome Penelope Keith who does her own intro - before performing in Ern's sketch what he wrote. Paul Jackson, Beryl Vertue, John Lloyd and Jimmy Mulville look at 60s and 70s sitcoms. Paul Jackson, Beryl Vertue, John Lloyd and Jimmy Mulville take on more satire and sitcoms of the 1960s and 70s. Starring Wilfrid Brambell and Harry H Corbett. |
| 03 | The Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy | 20220316 | 20231014 (BBC7) 20231015 (BBC7) 20231019 (BBC7) 20251108 (BBC7) 20251109 (BBC7) | In the last of three programmes, our foursome travel back to the golden years of 1960s and 70s to celebrate the satire boom and to trace the development of sitcoms both here and abroad. The Primary Phase (6/6) Fit The Sixth Arthur and company escape from a war, but exactly when have they escaped to? Stars Peter Jones and David Jason. From April 1978. FRANKIE HOWERD THE GOOD SHOW - The Great Regent's Park Swim Paul Jackson, Beryl Vertue, John Lloyd and Jimmy Mulville look at 60s and 70s sitcoms. Paul Jackson, Beryl Vertue, John Lloyd and Jimmy Mulville review more satire and sitcoms of the 1960s and 70s. |