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As the largest provider of free Television and Radio tickets in the UK, we work on over a thousand shows each year. And we’d love you to be in our audience for one of them. This page shows all our current shows, with filters to find those most relevant to you. New shows are added every day so join our mailing list and follow us on Twitter to hear when tickets for your favourite show become available. 

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With Great Pleasure: Terry Christian and Sir Tim Smit
Pick of the Day
With Great Pleasure: Terry Christian and Sir Tim Smit
Terry Christian and Sir Tim Smit present their favourite bits of writing from poems to song lyrics.
Radio 4
Tuesday 18 April
BBC Radio Theatre, London

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BBC Radio Ulster School Choir of the Year: Grand Final
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BBC Radio Ulster School Choir of the Year: Grand Final
Join us for the Grand Final of BBC Radio Ulster’s School Choir of the Year 2017.
BBC Northern Ireland
Sunday 30 April
Ulster Hall

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The Quay Sessions with Roddy Hart
British Sea Power & Holly Macve
The Quay Sessions with Roddy Hart
Live music from British Sea Power and Holly Macve.
Radio Scotland
Monday 10 April
BBC Scotland, Pacific Quay

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The Blame Game
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The Blame Game
Hit comedy The Blame Game returns this spring.
BBC Northern Ireland
Wednesday 19 April - Thursday 25 May
Multiple venues

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BBC Radio 3: Exposure Hull
BBC Radio 3: Exposure Hull
Verity Sharp hosts another gig showcasing experimental music up and down the UK.
Radio 3
Sunday 23 April
Fruit

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Breaking the News
Breaking the News
BBC Radio Scotland’s award-winning topical comedy panel show.
Radio Scotland
Thursday 6 - Thursday 27 April
Multiple venues

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Just a Minute
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Just a Minute
Nicholas Parsons returns as panellists try to speak without hesitation, repetition or deviation.
Radio 4
Tuesday 11 - Tuesday 25 April
BBC Radio Theatre, London

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A Question of Sport
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A Question of Sport
Hear when Sue Barker and team captains Matt Dawson and Phil Tufnell return!
BBC One
Venue TBC

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Blackstaff Sessions
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Blackstaff Sessions
A series of recordings reflecting different genres in our output - jazz, classical and folk.
Radio Ulster
Monday 10 - Tuesday 11 April
BBC Blackstaff House

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In Tune
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In Tune
Suzy Klein presents the first ever event in the new Stoller Hall at Chetham’s School of Music.
Radio 3
Friday 21 April
The Stoller Hall

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Crash Course
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Crash Course
Marcus Brigstocke, Josie Lawrence and Mark Watson star in a new panel game for BBC Radio 4.
Radio 4
Thursday 13 April
The RADA Studios

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The Quay Sessions with Roddy Hart
PICTISH TRAIL
The Quay Sessions with Roddy Hart
Pictish Trail joins Roddy Hart for The Quay Sessions.
Radio Scotland
Wednesday 5 April
BBC Scotland, Pacific Quay

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Road Riders: Series Preview and Exhibition
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Road Riders: Series Preview and Exhibition
A special preview event for motorcycle road racing enthusiasts.
BBC Northern Ireland
Wednesday 5 April
BBC Blackstaff House

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Any Questions?
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Any Questions?
BBC Radio 4's topical panel show returns with a new series.
Radio 4
Friday 14 April
BBC Radio Theatre, London

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Alex Edelman’s Peer Group
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Alex Edelman’s Peer Group
Award-winning comedian Alex Edelman makes a ‎triumphant return to BBC Radio 4.
Radio 4
Saturday 8 April
BBC Radio Theatre, London

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BBC Radio Bristol & BBC Somerset Sports Forum
Fully Booked
BBC Radio Bristol & BBC Somerset Sports Forum
Join Geoff Twentyman for an entertaining evening of sporting chat.
Radio Bristol
Wednesday 12 April
The Bristol Pavillion

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BBC Radio Entertaining
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BBC Radio Entertaining
A special event showcasing the most exciting new comedians on the comedy circuit.
Radio 4
Tuesday 4 April
The Albany

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Shush!
Fully Booked
Shush!
The return of the hit sitcom written by and starring ‎Morwenna Banks and Rebecca ‎Front
Radio 4
Saturday 15 April - Sunday 7 May
The RADA Studios

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Fighting Talk: Grand National Special
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Fighting Talk: Grand National Special
The show that awards points for punditry is in Liverpool for a Grand National special.
5 live
Saturday 8 April
Mountford Hall - Liverpool Guild of Students

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Free Thinking
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Free Thinking
Matthew Sweet explores the idea of Hull’s roots and its historic connections with Europe.
Radio 3
Thursday 6 April
Hull Truck Theatre

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Later... with Jools Holland
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Later... with Jools Holland
BBC Two's Later... with Jools Holland is back!
BBC Two
Tuesday 11 April - Tuesday 2 May
Maidstone Studios

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Jazz Nights at the Quay
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Jazz Nights at the Quay
Seonaid ‎Aitken with the weekly ‎jazz show showcasing exciting new talent and international ‎jazz stars.
Radio Scotland
Tuesday 4 April
BBC Scotland, Pacific Quay

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The Museum of Curiosity
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The Museum of Curiosity
Join John Lloyd and his new curator, Romesh Ranganathan, for The Museum of Curiosity.
Radio 4
Tuesday 4 - Monday 10 April
BBC Radio Theatre, London

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HARDtalk 20th Anniversary: Interview with Sir Ian McKellen
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HARDtalk 20th Anniversary: Interview with Sir Ian McKellen
HARDtalk celebrates 20 years on air with British actor Sir Ian McKellen.
Various BBC networks
Monday 3 April
BBC Radio Theatre, London

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In Tune
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In Tune
Sean Rafferty presents a live edition of In Tune from Hull Truck Studio Theatre.
Radio 3
Friday 7 April
Hull Truck Theatre

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The Now Show
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The Now Show
The Now Show returns with Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis.
Radio 4
Thursday 6 - Thursday 13 April
BBC Radio Theatre, London

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Brain of Britain
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Brain of Britain
Russell Davies hosts the final of the ever-popular Radio 4 general knowledge quiz.
Radio 4
Monday 24 April
BBC Radio Theatre, London

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Paul Sinha’s History Revision‎
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Paul Sinha’s History Revision‎
Paul Sinha returns to BBC Radio 4 with more History Revision.
Radio 4
Wednesday 12 April
BBC Radio Theatre, London

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