Episodes
| Series | Episode | Title | First Broadcast | Repeated | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | 01 | Episode 1 - Pilot | 20080428 | 20090414 (R4) | From John Humphrys and Ringo to Alan Carr and Alan Sugar.
Pilot of the comedy impressions series examining the bizarre and private lives of public people.
Starring:
Jon Culshaw
Producer: Bill Dare
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in April 2008.
From John Humphrys to Alan Carr, Jon Culshaw explores the private lives of famous folk. Comedy impression series that follows the imagined private lives of the rich and powerful |
| 01 | 01 | Episode 1 - Pilot | 20080428 | 20090609 (R4) | From John Humphrys and Ringo to Alan Carr and Alan Sugar.
Pilot of the comedy impressions series examining the bizarre and private lives of public people.
Starring:
Jon Culshaw
Producer: Bill Dare
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in April 2008.
From John Humphrys to Alan Carr, Jon Culshaw explores the private lives of famous folk. Comedy impression series that follows the imagined private lives of the rich and powerful |
| 01 | 02 | 20090421 | From Lord Alan Sugar to Bruce Forsyth - Jon Culshaw explores the bizarre private lives of famous folk.
The comedy impressions series examining the bizarre and private lives of public people.
Starring:
Jon Culshaw
Written by Bill Dare, Julian Dutton, Tom Jameson & Nev Fountain, Rufus Jones and Dan Skinner.
Producer: Bill Dare
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in April 2009.
From Lord Sugar to Bruce Forsyth, Jon Culshaw explores the private lives of famous folk. Comedy impression series that follows the imagined private lives of the rich and powerful | ||
| 01 | 02 | 20090421 | 20090616 (R4) | From Lord Alan Sugar to Bruce Forsyth - Jon Culshaw explores the bizarre private lives of famous folk.
The comedy impressions series examining the bizarre and private lives of public people.
Starring:
Jon Culshaw
Written by Bill Dare, Julian Dutton, Tom Jameson & Nev Fountain, Rufus Jones and Dan Skinner.
Producer: Bill Dare
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in April 2009.
From Lord Sugar to Bruce Forsyth, Jon Culshaw explores the private lives of famous folk. Comedy impression series that follows the imagined private lives of the rich and powerful | |
| 01 | 03 | 20090428 | From Jools Holland to Ross Kemp - Jon Culshaw explores the bizarre private lives of famous folk.
The comedy impressions series examining the bizarre and private lives of public people.
Starring:
Jon Culshaw
Written by Bill Dare, Julian Dutton, Tom Jameson & Nev Fountain, Rufus Jones and Dan Skinner.
Producer: Bill Dare
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in April 2009.
From Jools Holland to Ross Kemp, Jon Culshaw explores the bizarre lives of famous folk. Comedy impression series that follows the imagined private lives of the rich and powerful | ||
| 01 | 03 | 20090428 | 20090623 (R4) | From Jools Holland to Ross Kemp - Jon Culshaw explores the bizarre private lives of famous folk.
The comedy impressions series examining the bizarre and private lives of public people.
Starring:
Jon Culshaw
Written by Bill Dare, Julian Dutton, Tom Jameson & Nev Fountain, Rufus Jones and Dan Skinner.
Producer: Bill Dare
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in April 2009.
From Jools Holland to Ross Kemp, Jon Culshaw explores the bizarre lives of famous folk. Comedy impression series that follows the imagined private lives of the rich and powerful | |
| 01 | 04 | 20090505 | From Steve Wright to Ken Dodd, Jon Culshaw explores the bizarre private lives of famous folk.
The comedy impressions series examining the bizarre and private lives of public people.
Starring:
Jon Culshaw
Written by Bill Dare, Julian Dutton, Tom Jameson & Nev Fountain, Rufus Jones and Dan Skinner.
Producer: Bill Dare
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in May 2009.
From Steve Wright to Ken Dodd, Jon Culshaw explores the bizarre lives of famous folk. Comedy impression series that follows the imagined private lives of the rich and powerful | ||
| 01 | 04 | 20090505 | 20090630 (R4) | From Steve Wright to Ken Dodd, Jon Culshaw explores the bizarre private lives of famous folk.
The comedy impressions series examining the bizarre and private lives of public people.
Starring:
Jon Culshaw
Written by Bill Dare, Julian Dutton, Tom Jameson & Nev Fountain, Rufus Jones and Dan Skinner.
Producer: Bill Dare
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in May 2009.
From Steve Wright to Ken Dodd, Jon Culshaw explores the bizarre lives of famous folk. Comedy impression series that follows the imagined private lives of the rich and powerful | |
| 01 | 05 | 20090512 | From Sir Alan Sugar to Boy George.
The comedy impressions series examining the bizarre and private lives of public people.
Starring:
Jon Culshaw
Written by Bill Dare, Julian Dutton, Joel Morris & Jason Hazeley, Rufus Jones and Dan Skinner.
Producer: Bill Dare
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in May 2009.
From Sir Alan Sugar to Boy George, Jon Culshaw explores the bizarre lives of famous folk. Comedy impression series that follows the imagined private lives of the rich and powerful | ||
| 01 | 06 | 20090519 | From William Hague to Simon Cowell.
The comedy impressions series examining the bizarre and private lives of public people.
Starring:
Jon Culshaw
Written by Bill Dare, Julian Dutton, Tom Jameson & Nev Fountain, Joel Morris & Jason Hazeley, Rufus Jones & Dan Skinner and Jon Holmes.
Producer: Bill Dare
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in May 2009.
From William Hague to Simon Cowell, Jon Culshaw explores the bizarre lives of famous folk. Comedy impression series that follows the imagined private lives of the rich and powerful | ||
| 01 | 06 | 20090519 | 20090707 (R4) | From William Hague to Simon Cowell.
The comedy impressions series examining the bizarre and private lives of public people.
Starring:
Jon Culshaw
Written by Bill Dare, Julian Dutton, Tom Jameson & Nev Fountain, Joel Morris & Jason Hazeley, Rufus Jones & Dan Skinner and Jon Holmes.
Producer: Bill Dare
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in May 2009.
From William Hague to Simon Cowell, Jon Culshaw explores the bizarre lives of famous folk. Comedy impression series that follows the imagined private lives of the rich and powerful | |
| 02 | 01 | 20100701 | From Al Pacino to Keith Harris and Orville.
The comedy impressions series examining the bizarre and private lives of public people.
Starring:
Jon Culshaw
Written by Bill Dare and Julian Dutton.
Producer: Bill Dare
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in July 2010.
From Al Pacino to Keith Harris and Orville, Jon Culshaw and friends probe private lives. Comedy impression series that follows the imagined private lives of the rich and powerful | ||
| 02 | 01 | 20100701 | 20101006 (R4) | From Al Pacino to Keith Harris and Orville.
The comedy impressions series examining the bizarre and private lives of public people.
Starring:
Jon Culshaw
Written by Bill Dare and Julian Dutton.
Producer: Bill Dare
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in July 2010.
From Al Pacino to Keith Harris and Orville, Jon Culshaw and friends probe private lives. Comedy impression series that follows the imagined private lives of the rich and powerful | |
| 02 | 02 | 20100708 | Alan Titchmarsh - quaint gardener or ruthless murderer?
The comedy impressions series examining the bizarre and private lives of public people.
Starring:
Jon Culshaw
Written by Bill Dare and Julian Dutton.
Producer: Bill Dare
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in July 2010.
Alan Titchmarsh - quaint gardener or ruthless murderer? Comedy impression series that follows the imagined private lives of the rich and powerful | ||
| 02 | 02 | 20100708 | 20101013 (R4) | Alan Titchmarsh - quaint gardener or ruthless murderer?
The comedy impressions series examining the bizarre and private lives of public people.
Starring:
Jon Culshaw
Written by Bill Dare and Julian Dutton.
Producer: Bill Dare
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in July 2010.
Alan Titchmarsh - quaint gardener or ruthless murderer? Comedy impression series that follows the imagined private lives of the rich and powerful | |
| 02 | 03 | 20100715 | David Beckham tries to hire a rainbow for a party.
The comedy impressions series examining the bizarre and private lives of public people.
Starring:
Jon Culshaw
Written by Bill Dare and Julian Dutton.
Producer: Bill Dare
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in July 2010.
David Beckham tries to hire a rainbow for a party. Comedy impression series that follows the imagined private lives of the rich and powerful | ||
| 02 | 03 | 20100715 | 20101020 (R4) | David Beckham tries to hire a rainbow for a party.
The comedy impressions series examining the bizarre and private lives of public people.
Starring:
Jon Culshaw
Written by Bill Dare and Julian Dutton.
Producer: Bill Dare
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in July 2010.
David Beckham tries to hire a rainbow for a party. Comedy impression series that follows the imagined private lives of the rich and powerful | |
| 02 | 04 | 20100722 | Alan Titchmarsh reveals a dark side when his career is at risk.
The comedy impressions series examining the bizarre and private lives of public people.
Starring:
Jon Culshaw
Written by Bill Dare, Julian Dutton, Jason Hazeley & Joel Morris Rufus Jones and Dan Skinner.
Producer: Bill Dare
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in July 2010.
Alan Titchmarsh reveals a dark side when his career is at risk. Comedy impression series that follows the imagined private lives of the rich and powerful | ||
| 02 | 04 | 20100722 | 20101027 (R4) | Alan Titchmarsh reveals a dark side when his career is at risk.
The comedy impressions series examining the bizarre and private lives of public people.
Starring:
Jon Culshaw
Written by Bill Dare, Julian Dutton, Jason Hazeley & Joel Morris Rufus Jones and Dan Skinner.
Producer: Bill Dare
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in July 2010.
Alan Titchmarsh reveals a dark side when his career is at risk. Comedy impression series that follows the imagined private lives of the rich and powerful | |
| 02 | 05 | 20100729 | Prince Charles ends up helping his driver move a sideboard.
The comedy impressions series examining the bizarre and private lives of public people.
Starring:
Jon Culshaw
Written by Bill Dare, Julian Dutton, Jason Hazeley and Joel Morris.
Producer: Bill Dare
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in July 2010.
Prince Charles ends up helping his driver move a sideboard. Comedy impression series that follows the imagined private lives of the rich and powerful | ||
| 02 | 05 | 20100729 | 20101103 (R4) | Prince Charles ends up helping his driver move a sideboard.
The comedy impressions series examining the bizarre and private lives of public people.
Starring:
Jon Culshaw
Written by Bill Dare, Julian Dutton, Jason Hazeley and Joel Morris.
Producer: Bill Dare
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in July 2010.
Prince Charles ends up helping his driver move a sideboard. Comedy impression series that follows the imagined private lives of the rich and powerful | |
| 02 | 06 | 20100805 | James Bond star Daniel Craig tries to get car insurance. Comedy impression series that follows the imagined private lives of the rich and powerful | ||
| 02 | 06 | 20100805 | 20101110 (R4) | James Bond star Daniel Craig tries to get car insurance. Comedy impression series that follows the imagined private lives of the rich and powerful | |
| 03 | 01 | 20120911 | The Arch Bishop of Canterbury tries Tweeting for the first time, with disastrous results. Professor Brian Cox finds himself stalked by various women, including the Queen. Al Pacino is a balloon twister, and Princess Anne reveals her secret life as a trainspotter. The comedy impressions series examining the bizarre and private lives of public people. Starring: Jon Culshaw Margaret Cabourn Smith Julian Dutton Debra Stephenson Lewis Macleod Duncan Wisbey Written by Bill Dare, Julian Dutton and Duncan Wisbey Created and produced by Bill Dare. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in September 2012. The Archbishop of Canterbury tries tweeting for the first time, with disastrous results. Comedy impression series that follows the imagined private lives of the rich and powerful | ||
| 03 | 02 | 20120918 | From Al Pacino to Paul McCartney, Jon Culshaw and friends imagine the private lives of the famous. The comedy impressions series examining the bizarre and private lives of public people. Starring: Margaret Cabourn Smith Julian Dutton Debra Stephenson Lewis Macleod Duncan Wisbey Written by Bill Dare, Julian Dutton and Duncan Wisbey Created and produced by Bill Dare. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in September 2012. From Al Pacino to Paul McCartney, Jon Culshaw imagines the private lives of the famous. Comedy impression series that follows the imagined private lives of the rich and powerful | ||
| 03 | 03 | 20120925 | From Miranda Hart to Sean Connery - Jon Culshaw and friends imagine the private lives of the famous. The comedy impressions series examining the bizarre and private lives of public people. Starring: Margaret Cabourn Smith Julian Dutton Debra Stephenson Lewis Macleod Duncan Wisbey Written by Bill Dare, Julian Dutton and Duncan Wisbey Created and produced by Bill Dare. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in September 2012. From Miranda Hart to Sean Connery, Jon Culshaw imagines the private lives of the famous. Comedy impression series that follows the imagined private lives of the rich and powerful | ||
| 03 | 04 | 20121002 | From Michael Caine to Mark Zuckerberg. The comedy impressions series examining the bizarre and private lives of public people. Starring: Jon Culshaw Margaret Cabourn Smith Julian Dutton Debra Stephenson Lewis Macleod Duncan Wisbey Written by Bill Dare, Julian Dutton and Duncan Wisbey Created and produced by Bill Dare. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in September 2012. From Michael Caine to Mark Zuckerberg, Jon Culshaw imagines the lives of the famous. Comedy impression series that follows the imagined private lives of the rich and powerful | ||
| 04 | 01 | 20131128 | From Al Pacino to Jenni Murray - the show that shines a light on the private world of public people is back!
MP William Hague is at a loose end so volunteers to do some cleaning for his colleagues.
Hollywood's Al Pacino is convinced that Jools Holland is an alien sending secret messages with his music.
It can only be the strange goings on in the impression comedy with a difference.
With:
Jon Culshaw
Written by Bill Dare, Julian Dutton and Duncan Wisbey.
Produced and created by: Bill Dare.
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in November 2013.
Jon Culshaw and Debra Stephenson explore the bizarre private lives of famous folk. Comedy impression series that follows the imagined private lives of the rich and powerful | ||
| 04 | 02 | 20131205 | Sean Connery, Griff Rhys Jones, Pam Ayres, Kirsty Young, Peter Sallis, all have one thing in common.
They enjoy nothing more than coming together every week or so for a bit of bare knuckle fighting.
Well, they do in the strange alternative universe that is The Secret World. The impressions show with a difference.
With:
Jon Culshaw
Written by Bill Dare, Julian Dutton and Duncan Wisbey.
Produced and created by: Bill Dare.
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in December 2013.
Jon Culshaw and Debra Stephenson explore the bizarre private lives of famous folk. Comedy impression series that follows the imagined private lives of the rich and powerful | ||
| 04 | 03 | 20131212 | Mary Berry from The Great British Bake Off has to deal with a baking-related dispute between Ray Winstone and Bob Hoskins.
Olympic director Danny Boyle is tasked with rescuing a cat from a tree, and James Naughtie seeks counselling from poet Roger McGough.
The Secret World is the impression show with a difference.
With
Jon Culshaw
Written by Bill Dare, Julian Dutton and Duncan Wisbey.
Produced and created by: Bill Dare.
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in December 2013.
Jon Culshaw and Debra Stephenson explore the bizarre private lives of famous folk. Comedy impression series that follows the imagined private lives of the rich and powerful | ||
| 04 | 04 | 20131219 | The Queen hatches a plot to get Pippa Middleton out of the way.
Ed Miliband is so keen to pally-up with some builders that he ends up helping them do their work.
And Russell Crowe has a bizarre fixation with sprouts.
The Secret World is the impression show with a difference.
With
Margaret Cabourn-Smith
Written by Bill Dare, Julian Dutton and Duncan Wisbey.
Produced and created by: Bill Dare.
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in December 2013.
From the Queen to Russell Crowe, exploring the bizarre private lives of famous folk. Comedy impression series that follows the imagined private lives of the rich and powerful | ||
| 04 | 05 | 20131226 | Bishop Rowan Williams gets in deep water after deciding to celebrate Boxing Day with a game of knock down ginger.
William Hague finds himself stranded in a snowdrift with only some Belgian truffles for food.
And John Lydon ends up killing Sir Anthony Hopkins.
It can only be the weird goings on in the show that imagines the private lives of public people:
A seasonal edition of The Secret World with:
Margaret Cabourn-Smith
Written by Bill Dare, Julian Dutton and Duncan Wisbey.
Produced and created by: Bill Dare.
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in December 2013.
William Hague is caught in a snowstorm and contemplates his mortality. Comedy impression series that follows the imagined private lives of the rich and powerful | ||
| 04 | 06 | 20140102 | Peter Sallis lays down a track for Lady Gaga's new album.
Chancellor Merkel plays 'snog marry avoid' and Ed Miliband learns to boogie.
It can only be the strange goings on in the show that shines a light on the private lives of public people.
With:
Margaret Cabourn-Smith
Written by Bill Dare, Julian Dutton and Duncan Wisbey.
Produced and created by: Bill Dare.
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in January 2014.
From Ed Miliband to Lady Gaga, Jon Culshaw and gang explore bizarre private lives. Comedy impression series that follows the imagined private lives of the rich and powerful |