Comedy of the Week

Stand-up comedy from Glaswegian comedian Gary Little, who hilariously shows there’s always two ways of looking at things. Growing up in the second poorest area of Scotland, Gary’s life seemed inevitably set to be marred by depression, addiction or incarceration. The violence and social deprivation in Glasgow’s Springburn boiled down to survival of the fittest, where Gary’s honed wits kept him alive and prosperous. But dodgy childhood deals led him to darker places - selling drugs to his friends, then their friends, and then… everyone’s friends. In this episode, Gary reflects on the lies he swallowed as a child, including Uncle Elvis, and how being a people pleaser ultimately led to trouble he couldn’t talk his way out of, and eight years inside. More true criminal than true crime, this series gives a different perspective on life before, behind and beyond bars. Written and performed by Gary Little. Produced by Julia Sutherland A Dabster production for BBC Radio 4.

In this week's case Alfie turns bounty hunter and goes on the hunt for a wanted man (an infamous bike thief). Join Alfie and his audience of sworn-in deputies as they decide how to get their man. Written and presented by Alfie Moore Script Editor: Will Ing Production Co-ordinator: Katie Baum Producer: Sam Holmes An EcoAudio Certified Production A BBC Studios Audio Production

Star of Mock The Week, Milton Jones ends up in prison for committing a True Crime podcast and asks the question “Sound effects and soundproofing - which came first, the chicken or the eggbox?” Complete with his unmissable jokes and a fully-working cast. “The best one-line merchant in British comedy...” - Chortle "King of the surreal one-liners" - The Times “Milton Jones is one of Britain’s best gagsmiths with a flair for creating daft yet perfect one-liners” – The Guardian Written by Milton Jones, James Cary and Dan Evans Starring Milton Jones, Tom Goodman-Hill, Josie Lawrence, Dan Tetsell and James Akka With music by Guy Jackson Produced and directed by David Tyler A Pozzitive production for BBC Radio 4

Paul Merton interviews a variety of guests from the world of comedy and entertainment to find out what they would send to Room 101, as well as the one item they cannot live without. In this episode, Hannah Fry tries to convince Paul to send complicated toilet flushes and exams to Room 101, and discusses her particular devotion to a daily ritual that she cannot live without. Additional Material: John Irwin and Suki Webster Produced by Richard Wilson A Hat Trick production for BBC Radio 4

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. Written and presented by Tim Key Produced by James Robinson A BBC Studios Audio Production for Radio 4