First Tx: 19/07/2024

A specially-commissioned comic story by Tom Basden about a man plagued by his own sense of uselessness who finally commits a heroic act, only to meet his wife’s irritation, his son’s indifference and the object of his rescue’s bafflement.

Tom Basden is the writer of “Plebs” and the recent award-winning adaptation of “Accidental Death Of An Anarchist” and the reader is Jason Watkins, star of W1A, The Crown and The Lost Honour of Christopher Jefferies.

First Tx: 11/10/2024

Stephen Fry reads Andrew Hunter Murray’s new comic short story.

When a computer for a budget airline becomes sentient, things start looking rather terminal for humankind…

A satirical short story about AI, apathy, and in-flight entertainment. Please fasten your headphones, and welcome on board – the 356A to Marrakech.

Andrew Hunter Murray is the Sunday Times bestselling author of The Last Day, The Sanctuary, & A Beginner's Guide To Breaking And Entering. A QI Elf, Andrew co-hosts the multi-award-winning podcast No Such Thing As A Fish, and writes for Private Eye.

Read by Stephen Fry.

First Tx: 25/12/2024

Adrian Scarborough reads a new, specially-commissioned short story for Christmas written by John Finnemore, in which someone discovers that it’s never too late to change.

First Tx: 21/03/2025

Georgie Glen reads Beth Morrey’s new comic short story.

When newly divorced Lila arranges a trip to a wellness retreat, school teacher Teresa reluctantly agrees to accompany her - but it’s not just the holistic gong bath that takes her by surprise...

Beth Morrey is the Sunday Times bestselling author of Saving Missy, Lucky Day, and Em & Me.

Read by Georgie Glen.

First Tx: 18/07/2025

Rebecca Front and Elliot Levey read David Baddiel's new short story.

A photographer is blinded by the flash of Virginia Woolf's genius. A new story by David Baddiel about modernism, casual antisemitism, and the first ever celebrity selfie.

First Tx: 10/10/2025

When her ex-boyfriend suddenly vanishes, forensic accountant Natalie decides to turn detective. What could possibly go wrong? A brand new detective comedy from JD Brinkworth.

When her ex-boyfriend suddenly vanishes, forensic accountant Natalie decides to turn detective. She's done an online training course, and she's bought a vintage trench coat. So what could possibly go wrong? A brand new detective comedy from J.D. Brinkworth, read by Ada Player.

J.D. Brinkworth is an award-winning comedy writer, and the author of The Pie & Mash Detective Agency. Ada Player (BAFTA nominee) is an actress and comedian, and was nominated for Best Newcomer at the 2025 Edinburgh Fringe.

First Tx: 19/12/2025

A specially-commissioned story by Henry Normal about growing up in the 70s and discovering that poetry books, purple flares and plate-glass windows don’t mix.

First Tx: 20/03/26

Corinthia is starring in a new reality show called The Wife House. It keeps her SO busy – what with the preparations for the Galas, and throwing wine at all the other wives – that she barely even has time to think! Which is probably a good thing, because if she did have time to think, she might be wondering: why aren’t any of the Wives allowed to leave the Wife House? Are there really monsters in the woods? And... is she even actually called Corinthia?

An uncanny new comedy by Andrew Doherty, read by Ambika Mod.

Andrew Doherty is the writer of Gay Witch Sex Cult (“the funniest fringe horror since Garth Marenghi” – The Guardian)

Ambika Mod is a multi-award-winning actor and writer, and the star of One Day and This Is Going To Hurt

A specially-commissioned story by Joel Morris for anyone who’s ever formed a school band – or has listened to one.

Jed and Brady have found a cow shed, a cymbal on a rope and a plate of old ketchup, but they still haven’t found the magic. And Spatch can’t play, has no kit and, even worse, isn’t actually there. But maybe aliens can help?