Wednesday 4th January 2017
Radio 2 is making Just Grand, a sitcom about a working class couple who become unwilling guardians to their estranged grandchildren.
Tuesday 3rd January 2017
Radio 2 is making a pilot episode of Romesh, a new family sitcom based around stand-up star Romesh Ranganathan.
Wednesday 21st December 2016
Radio 4 is to "illuminate January with the spirit of misrule" by broadcasting a series of comedy pilots on the 7th January.
Friday 16th December 2016
Radio 4 Extra is making The Real Comedy Controllers, a series in which some of Britain's most prolific comedy producers are interviewed.
HRH The Prince of Wales has recorded a special message to mark iconic Radio 4 comedy panel show Just A Minute entering its 50th anniversary year.
Monday 12th December 2016
Angela Barnes has been announced as the new host of Radio 4 Extra sketch show Newsjack.
Thursday 8th December 2016
Sue Perkins is to host Hold The Front Page, a Radio 4 panel show about local news headlines.
Sunday 4th December 2016
Radio 4 is to broadcast a tribute programme to celebrate the career of Ronnie Corbett. Remembering Ronnie Corbett will be broadcast on New Year's Eve.
Friday 2nd December 2016
Andrew Secombe, the son of the late Harry Secombe, has joined the cast of Radio 4's The Missing Hancocks. He will play roles his father played in the original shows.
Wednesday 30th November 2016
Peter Kay is to be the guest on a two hour Radio 2 special in which he and presenter Johnnie Walker go on a road trip.
