Tim Key's Poetry Programme

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The poetry show with minimal poetry and plenty of comic chaos.

Also Described As

A poetry show like no other – over the course of 6 series Key has performed magic, music, cookery and witchcraft; he's delivered a baby, gone underground, up the Shard and into space.And sometimes he finds time to read poems.

Produced by James Robinson

Series 02, Episode 02

Performer - Diane Morgan

Series 03, Episode 02

Performer - Ellie White

03 04 And 03 03

Performer - Yasmine Akram

03 05 And 03 06

Performer - Katy Wix

Series 03

Performer - Katy Wix

Duration

15 minutes

30 minutes

Genre

Sketch
Comedy

Main Credits

Writer - Tim Key

Performer - Tim Key

Performer - Tom Basden

Presenter - Tim Key

Production Company

A BBC Studios Audio Production for Radio 4

Series 01 Also Described As

This series our regulars are joined by guest stars Stephen Merchant, Lolly Adefope, Mike Wozniak, Sam Campbell, Simon Armstrong and Morgana Robinson.

Station

Radio 4

Trivia

The BBC will mix up this and Tim Key's Late Night Poetry Programme

Episodes

Series	Episode	Title	First Broadcast	Repeated	Comments
01	01	The Pilot	20240319	20240326 (BBC7) 20250807 (BBC7) 20250731 (R4)	The poetry show (without the poetry) returns for more comic chaos, with guests Stephen Merchant and Lolly Adefope. This is a poetry programme like no other – over the course of 6 series Key has performed magic, music, cookery and witchcraft; he's delivered a baby, gone underground, up the Shard and into space. And sometimes he finds time to read poems. This series, regulars Tom Basden and Katy Wix are joined by guest stars Stephen Merchant, Lolly Adefope, Mike Wozniak, Sam Campbell, Simon Armstrong and Morgana Robinson. This is a poetry programme like no other – over the course of six series, Key has performed magic, music, cookery and witchcraft; he's delivered a baby, gone underground, up the Shard and into space. An EcoAudio certified production [LISTEN NOW]
01	02	Customs	20240326	20240402 (BBC7) 20250814 (BBC7) 20250807 (R4)	More comic chaos from Tim Key, Tom Basden, Katy Wix and guest star Mike Wozniak. Comic chaos, with guest star Mike Wozniak. A poetry show like no other – over the course of 6 series Key has performed magic, music, cookery and witchcraft; he's delivered a baby, gone underground, up the Shard and into space. And sometimes he finds time to read poems. An EcoAudio certified production [LISTEN NOW]
01	03	Safari	20240402	20240409 (BBC7) 20250814 (R4)	Key takes the show on safari, with Tom Basden, Katy Wix and guest star Sam Campbell. On safari, with guest star Sam Campbell. A poetry show like no other – over the course of 6 series Key has performed magic, music, cookery and witchcraft; he's delivered a baby, gone underground, up the Shard and into space. And sometimes he finds time to read poems. An EcoAudio certified production [LISTEN NOW]
01	04 LAST	Wild West	20240409	20240416 (BBC7)	The team hit the road in an Americana special, with guest stars Morgana Robinson and Simon Armstrong. A poetry show like no other – over the course of 6 series Key has performed magic, music, cookery and witchcraft; he's delivered a baby, gone underground, up the Shard and into space. And sometimes he finds time to read poems. This series, regulars Tom Basden and Katy Wix are joined by guest stars Stephen Merchant, Lolly Adefope, Mike Wozniak, Sam Campbell, Simon Armstrong and Morgana Robinson. A BBC Studios Audio Production for Radio 4# An EcoAudio certified production Americana special, with guest star Morgana Robinson. A poetry show like no other – over the course of six series, Key has performed magic, music, cookery and witchcraft; he's delivered a baby, gone underground, up the Shard and into space.
02	01	Science	20140108	20250125 (BBC7)	Tim Key returns and he's back to grapple with the concept of science by telling the story of Keith Lewis's Monster. He also has plans for a very special scientific experiment. Musical accompaniment is provided by Tom Basden. Producer: James Robinson Tim Key takes a comic look at the thorny issue of science, through the medium of poetry. The comic poet ruminates on the meaning of science while telling the story of Keith Lewis's Monster. With Tom Basden. From 2014. [LISTEN NOW]
02	02	Magic	20140115	20250201 (BBC7)	Tim Key jettisons his poems in favour of magic. He's assisted by a glamorous assistant in a sequin dress called Emerald, much to the annoyance of his guitarist Tom Basden. With Tom Basden and Diane Morgan Producer: James Robinson. Comedian Tim Key gets interested in magic, to the detriment of his poetry. Comic poet Tim Key explores the dark art of magic, with help from his glamorous assistant Emerald. With Tom Basden. From 2014. [LISTEN NOW]
02	03 LAST	Medicine	20140122	20250208 (BBC7)	Tim Key takes a comic look at the thorny issue of medicine, through the medium of poetry. [LISTEN NOW]
03	01	Love	20150218	20250513 (BBC7)	Tim Key grapples with the concept of love by telling the story of one man's romance with a beautiful cashier. The Edinburgh Comedy Award-winning comedian attempts to recite poetry whilst tormenting his friend and musician, the equally brilliant Tom Basden. With Katy Wix. Producer: James Robinson A BBC Cymru Wales production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in February 2015. Praise for Tim Key You never know when Key will suddenly toss you a fantastic joke or startlingly well-constructed line.' Radio Times The show... has a kind of artistry and strange beauty that makes it unlike any other hour of stand-up you are likely to see.' The Observer In any other sphere apart from comedy, we'd probably class this way of looking at the world as certifiable. Here it feels like genius.' The Telegraph. Tim Key takes a comic look at the age-old issue of love, through the medium of poetry. The comic poet ruminates on the meaning of love with the story of one man's romance with a cashier. With Tom Basden. From 2015. [LISTEN NOW]
03	02	Dating	20150225	20250520 (BBC7)	Comic poet Tim Key is on a date. He's attempting to woo Anne White, while grappling with the concept of dating through the medium of his poetry. Musical accompaniment is provided by Tom Basden. Ellie White. Producer: James Robinson A BBC Cymru Wales production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in February 2015. Tim Key takes a comic look at dating, through the medium of poetry. Tim's grappling with dating through the medium of poetry and attempting to woo Anne White on a date. With Tom Basden. From 2015. [LISTEN NOW]
03	03	Cookery	20150304	20250527 (BBC7)	Comic poet Tim Key has departed the studio for the kitchen, as he peers into 'Tim's shopping bag' and attempts to cook up a feast. He is assisted by his guitarist and commis chef, Tom Basden. With: Yasmine Akram Producer: James Robinson A BBC Cymru Wales production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in March 2015. Comic poet Tim Key tackles the ancient art of cookery. The comic poet retreats from the studio to the kitchen as he tackles the ancient art of cookery. With Tom Basden. From 2015. [LISTEN NOW]
03	04	Space	20150311	20250603 (BBC7)	Comic poet Tim Key is broadcasting from a space simulator in St Albans, while grappling with the concept of space through the medium of his poetry. He's attempting to recite poetry whilst tormenting his friend and musician, the equally brilliant Tom Basden. Yasmine Akram Producer: James Robinson A BBC Cymru Wales Production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in March 2015. Tim Key takes a comic look at the concept of space through the medium of poetry. Comic poet Tim Key ruminates on the subject of space through the medium of his poetry. With Tom Basden. From 2015. [LISTEN NOW]
03	05	Sleep	20150318	20250610 (BBC7)	Tim Key takes a comic look at the concept of sleep, through the medium of poetry. [LISTEN NOW]
03	06	Horror	20150325	20250617 (BBC7)	Tim gets to the bottom of the concept of horror, by attempting to scare the wits out of his long-suffering musician, Tom Basden. And by reading poems. With: Katy Wix Producer: James Robinson A BBC Cymru Wales production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in March 2015. Tim Key takes a comic look at the concept of horror, through the medium of poetry. Tim investigates 'horror' by trying to scare the wits out of his musician Tom Basden - and reading some poems. From March 2015. [LISTEN NOW]
06	01	The Pilot	20240319	20250731 (R4)	The poetry show (without the poetry) returns for more comic chaos, with guests Stephen Merchant and Lolly Adefope. This is a poetry programme like no other – over the course of 6 series Key has performed magic, music, cookery and witchcraft; he's delivered a baby, gone underground, up the Shard and into space. And sometimes he finds time to read poems. This series, regulars Tom Basden and Katy Wix are joined by guest stars Stephen Merchant, Lolly Adefope, Mike Wozniak, Sam Campbell, Simon Armstrong and Morgana Robinson. An EcoAudio certified production [LISTEN NOW]
06	02	Customs	20240326	20250807 (R4)	More comic chaos from Tim Key, Tom Basden, Katy Wix and guest star Mike Wozniak. A poetry show like no other – over the course of 6 series Key has performed magic, music, cookery and witchcraft; he's delivered a baby, gone underground, up the Shard and into space. And sometimes he finds time to read poems. An EcoAudio certified production Comic chaos, with guest star Mike Wozniak. [LISTEN NOW]
06	03	Safari	20240402	20250814 (R4)	Key takes the show on safari, with Tom Basden, Katy Wix and guest star Sam Campbell. A poetry show like no other – over the course of 6 series Key has performed magic, music, cookery and witchcraft; he's delivered a baby, gone underground, up the Shard and into space. And sometimes he finds time to read poems. An EcoAudio certified production On safari, with guest star Sam Campbell. [LISTEN NOW]
06	04	Wild West	20240409	20250821 (R4)	The team hit the road in an Americana special, with guest stars Morgana Robinson and Simon Armstrong. A poetry show like no other – over the course of 6 series Key has performed magic, music, cookery and witchcraft; he's delivered a baby, gone underground, up the Shard and into space. And sometimes he finds time to read poems. This series, regulars Tom Basden and Katy Wix are joined by guest stars Stephen Merchant, Lolly Adefope, Mike Wozniak, Sam Campbell, Simon Armstrong and Morgana Robinson. An EcoAudio certified production Americana special, with guest star Morgana Robinson. [LISTEN NOW]

Episodes

Series	Episode	Title	First Broadcast	Repeated	Comments
01	01	The Pilot	20240319	20240326 (BBC7) 20250807 (BBC7) 20250731 (R4)	The poetry show (without the poetry) returns for more comic chaos, with guests Stephen Merchant and Lolly Adefope. This is a poetry programme like no other – over the course of 6 series Key has performed magic, music, cookery and witchcraft; he's delivered a baby, gone underground, up the Shard and into space. And sometimes he finds time to read poems. This series, regulars Tom Basden and Katy Wix are joined by guest stars Stephen Merchant, Lolly Adefope, Mike Wozniak, Sam Campbell, Simon Armstrong and Morgana Robinson. This is a poetry programme like no other – over the course of six series, Key has performed magic, music, cookery and witchcraft; he's delivered a baby, gone underground, up the Shard and into space. An EcoAudio certified production [LISTEN NOW]
01	02	Customs	20240326	20240402 (BBC7) 20250814 (BBC7) 20250807 (R4)	More comic chaos from Tim Key, Tom Basden, Katy Wix and guest star Mike Wozniak. Comic chaos, with guest star Mike Wozniak. A poetry show like no other – over the course of 6 series Key has performed magic, music, cookery and witchcraft; he's delivered a baby, gone underground, up the Shard and into space. And sometimes he finds time to read poems. An EcoAudio certified production [LISTEN NOW]
01	03	Safari	20240402	20240409 (BBC7) 20250814 (R4)	Key takes the show on safari, with Tom Basden, Katy Wix and guest star Sam Campbell. On safari, with guest star Sam Campbell. A poetry show like no other – over the course of 6 series Key has performed magic, music, cookery and witchcraft; he's delivered a baby, gone underground, up the Shard and into space. And sometimes he finds time to read poems. An EcoAudio certified production [LISTEN NOW]
01	04 LAST	Wild West	20240409	20240416 (BBC7)	The team hit the road in an Americana special, with guest stars Morgana Robinson and Simon Armstrong. A poetry show like no other – over the course of 6 series Key has performed magic, music, cookery and witchcraft; he's delivered a baby, gone underground, up the Shard and into space. And sometimes he finds time to read poems. This series, regulars Tom Basden and Katy Wix are joined by guest stars Stephen Merchant, Lolly Adefope, Mike Wozniak, Sam Campbell, Simon Armstrong and Morgana Robinson. A BBC Studios Audio Production for Radio 4# An EcoAudio certified production Americana special, with guest star Morgana Robinson. A poetry show like no other – over the course of six series, Key has performed magic, music, cookery and witchcraft; he's delivered a baby, gone underground, up the Shard and into space.
02	01	Science	20140108	20250125 (BBC7)	Tim Key returns and he's back to grapple with the concept of science by telling the story of Keith Lewis's Monster. He also has plans for a very special scientific experiment. Musical accompaniment is provided by Tom Basden. Producer: James Robinson Tim Key takes a comic look at the thorny issue of science, through the medium of poetry. The comic poet ruminates on the meaning of science while telling the story of Keith Lewis's Monster. With Tom Basden. From 2014. [LISTEN NOW]
02	02	Magic	20140115	20250201 (BBC7)	Tim Key jettisons his poems in favour of magic. He's assisted by a glamorous assistant in a sequin dress called Emerald, much to the annoyance of his guitarist Tom Basden. With Tom Basden and Diane Morgan Producer: James Robinson. Comedian Tim Key gets interested in magic, to the detriment of his poetry. Comic poet Tim Key explores the dark art of magic, with help from his glamorous assistant Emerald. With Tom Basden. From 2014. [LISTEN NOW]
02	03 LAST	Medicine	20140122	20250208 (BBC7)	Tim Key takes a comic look at the thorny issue of medicine, through the medium of poetry. [LISTEN NOW]
03	01	Love	20150218	20250513 (BBC7)	Tim Key grapples with the concept of love by telling the story of one man's romance with a beautiful cashier. The Edinburgh Comedy Award-winning comedian attempts to recite poetry whilst tormenting his friend and musician, the equally brilliant Tom Basden. With Katy Wix. Producer: James Robinson A BBC Cymru Wales production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in February 2015. Praise for Tim Key You never know when Key will suddenly toss you a fantastic joke or startlingly well-constructed line.' Radio Times The show... has a kind of artistry and strange beauty that makes it unlike any other hour of stand-up you are likely to see.' The Observer In any other sphere apart from comedy, we'd probably class this way of looking at the world as certifiable. Here it feels like genius.' The Telegraph. Tim Key takes a comic look at the age-old issue of love, through the medium of poetry. The comic poet ruminates on the meaning of love with the story of one man's romance with a cashier. With Tom Basden. From 2015. [LISTEN NOW]
03	02	Dating	20150225	20250520 (BBC7)	Comic poet Tim Key is on a date. He's attempting to woo Anne White, while grappling with the concept of dating through the medium of his poetry. Musical accompaniment is provided by Tom Basden. Ellie White. Producer: James Robinson A BBC Cymru Wales production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in February 2015. Tim Key takes a comic look at dating, through the medium of poetry. Tim's grappling with dating through the medium of poetry and attempting to woo Anne White on a date. With Tom Basden. From 2015. [LISTEN NOW]
03	03	Cookery	20150304	20250527 (BBC7)	Comic poet Tim Key has departed the studio for the kitchen, as he peers into 'Tim's shopping bag' and attempts to cook up a feast. He is assisted by his guitarist and commis chef, Tom Basden. With: Yasmine Akram Producer: James Robinson A BBC Cymru Wales production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in March 2015. Comic poet Tim Key tackles the ancient art of cookery. The comic poet retreats from the studio to the kitchen as he tackles the ancient art of cookery. With Tom Basden. From 2015. [LISTEN NOW]
03	04	Space	20150311	20250603 (BBC7)	Comic poet Tim Key is broadcasting from a space simulator in St Albans, while grappling with the concept of space through the medium of his poetry. He's attempting to recite poetry whilst tormenting his friend and musician, the equally brilliant Tom Basden. Yasmine Akram Producer: James Robinson A BBC Cymru Wales Production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in March 2015. Tim Key takes a comic look at the concept of space through the medium of poetry. Comic poet Tim Key ruminates on the subject of space through the medium of his poetry. With Tom Basden. From 2015. [LISTEN NOW]
03	05	Sleep	20150318	20250610 (BBC7)	Tim Key takes a comic look at the concept of sleep, through the medium of poetry. [LISTEN NOW]
03	06	Horror	20150325	20250617 (BBC7)	Tim gets to the bottom of the concept of horror, by attempting to scare the wits out of his long-suffering musician, Tom Basden. And by reading poems. With: Katy Wix Producer: James Robinson A BBC Cymru Wales production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in March 2015. Tim Key takes a comic look at the concept of horror, through the medium of poetry. Tim investigates 'horror' by trying to scare the wits out of his musician Tom Basden - and reading some poems. From March 2015. [LISTEN NOW]
06	01	The Pilot	20240319	20250731 (R4)	The poetry show (without the poetry) returns for more comic chaos, with guests Stephen Merchant and Lolly Adefope. This is a poetry programme like no other – over the course of 6 series Key has performed magic, music, cookery and witchcraft; he's delivered a baby, gone underground, up the Shard and into space. And sometimes he finds time to read poems. This series, regulars Tom Basden and Katy Wix are joined by guest stars Stephen Merchant, Lolly Adefope, Mike Wozniak, Sam Campbell, Simon Armstrong and Morgana Robinson. An EcoAudio certified production [LISTEN NOW]
06	02	Customs	20240326	20250807 (R4)	More comic chaos from Tim Key, Tom Basden, Katy Wix and guest star Mike Wozniak. A poetry show like no other – over the course of 6 series Key has performed magic, music, cookery and witchcraft; he's delivered a baby, gone underground, up the Shard and into space. And sometimes he finds time to read poems. An EcoAudio certified production Comic chaos, with guest star Mike Wozniak. [LISTEN NOW]
06	03	Safari	20240402	20250814 (R4)	Key takes the show on safari, with Tom Basden, Katy Wix and guest star Sam Campbell. A poetry show like no other – over the course of 6 series Key has performed magic, music, cookery and witchcraft; he's delivered a baby, gone underground, up the Shard and into space. And sometimes he finds time to read poems. An EcoAudio certified production On safari, with guest star Sam Campbell. [LISTEN NOW]
06	04	Wild West	20240409	20250821 (R4)	The team hit the road in an Americana special, with guest stars Morgana Robinson and Simon Armstrong. A poetry show like no other – over the course of 6 series Key has performed magic, music, cookery and witchcraft; he's delivered a baby, gone underground, up the Shard and into space. And sometimes he finds time to read poems. This series, regulars Tom Basden and Katy Wix are joined by guest stars Stephen Merchant, Lolly Adefope, Mike Wozniak, Sam Campbell, Simon Armstrong and Morgana Robinson. An EcoAudio certified production Americana special, with guest star Morgana Robinson. [LISTEN NOW]