Delve Special

Series

Episode

Title

First
Broadcast

Repeated

Comments

The Shifton Scandal 1

19840803

20110622 (BBC7)
20130502 (BBC7)
20141202 (BBC7)
20160726 (BBC7)
20180509 (BBC7)
20200116 (BBC7)
20220102 (BBC7)
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20220109 (BBC7)
20230802 (BBC7)

Undercover investigative reporter David Lander begins a four-part expose into irregularities over plans to site a new London airport - near Birmingham.

With serious allegations aimed at a multi-national giant - what exactly has the government's role been in the plans to demolish the town?

And exactly who is the shifty Mr Browncoat?

Studio production by Stephen Fry, Brenda Blethyn and Tony Robinson.

With:

Jack Klaff

James Griffiths

Stephen Frost

Peter Wear

Mark Arden

Dramatic reconstruction by:

Hilda Schroder

Monica Grey

Jon Strickland

Scott Cherry

Researched and compiled by Tony Sarchet.

Editor: Paul Mayhew-Archer.

~Delve Special ran for four series from 1984 to 1987 and later transferred to Channel 4 TV as: This is David Lander.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in August 1984.

David Lander's four-part expose into the government's behaviour over a town's demolition.

The Shifton Scandal 2

19840810

20110629 (BBC7)
20130509 (BBC7)
20141209 (BBC7)
20160802 (BBC7)
20180516 (BBC7)
20200123 (BBC7)
20220109 (BBC7)
20230809 (BBC7)

In 1982 Shifton, a town 20 miles north east of Birmingham, was demolished to make way for London's third airport.

David Lander examines the part played in the scandal by Mickey Ozada's Jolly Good Fun Holiday Company and looks at the fate of the Women's Anti-Airport Protest Camp.

Studio production by Stephen Fry, Jack Klaff and Andrew Sachs.

With:

Brenda Bleythn

Moray Watson

Tony Robinson

Jan Ravens

Dramatic reconstruction by:

Mark Arden

Stephen Frost

Felicity Montagu

Phil Nice

Researched and compiled by Tony Sarchet.

Editor: Paul Mayhew-Archer.

~Delve Special ran for four series from 1984 to 1987 and later transferred to TV as: This is David Lander.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in August 1984.

In his town demolition expose, David Lander examines the influence of a holiday company.

The Shifton Scandal 3

19840817

20110706 (BBC7)
20130516 (BBC7)
20141216 (BBC7)
20160809 (BBC7)
20180523 (BBC7)
20200130 (BBC7)
20220116 (BBC7)
20230816 (BBC7)

Why did a Government Minister support the plan to build London's Third Airport 20 miles north east of Birmingham?

David Lander now attempts to answer that question by examining in detail the sex scandal which rocked the government and caused a sensation in 1982.

Studio production by Stephen Fry, Moray Watson, Jan Ravens and Jack Klaff.

With:

Brenda Bleythn

Mark Arden

Tony Robinson

Stephen Frost

Felicity Montagu

Dramatic reconstruction by:

Peter Wear

Phil Nice

Hilda Schroder

Brett Usher

Colin Starkey

Researched and compiled by Tony Sarchet.

Editor: Paul Mayhew-Archer.

~Delve Special ran for four series from 1984 to 1987 and later transferred to TV as: This is David Lander.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in August 1984.

In his town demolition expose, David Lander examines the link to a government sex scandal.

04 LAST

The Shifton Scandal 4

19840824

20110713 (BBC7)
20130523 (BBC7)
20141223 (BBC7)
20160816 (BBC7)
20180530 (BBC7)
20200206 (BBC7)
20220123 (BBC7)
20230823 (BBC7)

In 1982, four men mounted an illegal operation to build London's third airport at Shifton, 20 miles north east of Birmingham.

David Lander now concludes his investigation into the notorious demolition scandal with a look at the arrests, the trial and the disturbing aftermath.

Studio production by Stephen Fry, Jack Klaff, Tony Robinson and Moray Watson and Brenda Bleythn.

With:

Peter Wear

Mark Arden

Stephen Frost

Robert Bathurst

Dramatic reconstruction by:

Phil Nice

Arthur Smith

John Bond

Carol Boyd

Researched and compiled by Tony Sarchet.

Editor: Paul Mayhew-Archer.

~Delve Special ran for four series from 1984 to 1987 and later transferred to TV as: This is David Lander.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in August 1984.

In his town demolition expose, David Lander looks at the trial and disturbing aftermath.

The Archibald Gallery Robbery

19850906

20111027 (BBC7)
20130709 (BBC7)
20150210 (BBC7)
20160823 (BBC7)
20180718 (BBC7)
20200618 (BBC7)
20220306 (BBC7)
20220312 (BBC7)
20220313 (BBC7)

Reporter David Lander reopens the investigation into 1983's Archibald Gallery robbery.

Kevin Watts is the key suspect, but was he framed?

Presented by David Lander with assistance from Stephen Fry.

Studio production by:

Brenda Bleythn

Tony Robinson

Jack Klaff

Felicity Montagu

Dramatic reconstruction by:

Mark Arden

Stephen Frost

Phil Nice

Arthur Smith

Peter Acre

Researched and compiled by Tony Sarchet.

Editor: Paul Mayhew-Archer

~Delve Special ran for four series from 1984 to 1987 and later transferred to TV as: This is David Lander.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in September 1985.

Whose Baby?

19850913

20111103 (BBC7)
20130716 (BBC7)
20150217 (BBC7)
20160830 (BBC7)
20180725 (BBC7)
20200625 (BBC7)
20220313 (BBC7)

David Lander reports on the implications of revolutionary methods of baby production

Presented by David Lander with assistance from Stephen Fry.

Studio production by:

Tony Robinson

Julia Hills

Stephen Frost

Felicity Montagu

Dramatic reconstruction by:

Jack Klaff

Phil Nice

Robert Bathurst

Researched and compiled by Tony Sarchet.

Editor: Paul Mayhew-Archer

~Delve Special ran for four series from 1984 to 1987 and later transferred to TV as: This is David Lander.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in September 1985.

David Lander reports on the implications of revolutionary methods of baby production.

The Secret Disservice

19850920

20111110 (BBC7)
20130723 (BBC7)
20150224 (BBC7)
20160906 (BBC7)
20180801 (BBC7)
20200702 (BBC7)
20220320 (BBC7)

David Lander probes MI5 in a tale of dirty tricks, purple herrings and mauve sheep.

Presented by David Lander with assistance from Stephen Fry.

Studio production by:

Brenda Blethyn

Tony Robinson

Jack Klaff

Stephen Frost

Dramatic reconstruction by:

Felicity Montagu

Robert Bathurst

Phil Nice

Researched and compiled by Tony Sarchet.

Editor: Paul Mayhew-Archer

~Delve Special ran for four series from 1984 to 1987 and later transferred to TV as: This is David

Lander.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in September 1985.

04 LAST

Double Agent Russell Nicholson

19850927

20111117 (BBC7)
20130730 (BBC7)
20150303 (BBC7)
20160913 (BBC7)
20180808 (BBC7)
20200709 (BBC7)
20220327 (BBC7)
20220402 (BBC7)
20220403 (BBC7)

Reporter David Lander interviews notorious double agent Russell Nicholson at his luxury home in Bulgaria.

Presented by David Lander with assistance from Stephen Fry.

Studio production by:

Andrew Sachs

Jack Klaff

Brenda Blethyn

Felicity Montagu

Dramatic reconstruction by:

Robert Bathurst

Tony Robinson

Researched and compiled by Tony Sarchet.

Editor: Paul Mayhew-Archer

~Delve Special ran for four series from 1984 to 1987 and later transferred to TV as: This is David

Lander.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in September 1985.

Reporter David Lander interviews the notorious spy at his luxury home in Bulgaria.

A Rocket For Defence

19860905

20120119 (BBC7)
20131203 (BBC7)
20150630 (BBC7)
20170117 (BBC7)
20180919 (BBC7)
20200813 (BBC7)
20220515 (BBC7)
20220521 (BBC7)
20220522 (BBC7)
20240117 (BBC7)

Reporter David Lander investigates whether we really need the new 'Sea Snake' torpedo.

Every year each British taxpayer gives £700 to the Ministry of Defence for new nuclear weapons. Would we be better off putting an extra lock on the door and having a fortnight in Bermuda?

Presented by David Lander with assistance from Stephen Fry.

Studio production by:

Jack Klaff

Brenda Blethyn

Harry Enfield

Dramatic reconstruction by:

Felicity Montagu

Robert Bathurst

Mark Arden

Researched and compiled by Tony Sarchet.

Editor: Paul Mayhew-Archer

~Delve Special ran for four series from 1984 to 1987 and later transferred to TV as ‘This is David Lander'.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in September 1986.

Reporter David Lander investigates whether we really need the new 'Sea Snake' torpedo. Stars Stephen Fry. From September 1986.

Cowboys

19860912

20120126 (BBC7)
20131210 (BBC7)
20150707 (BBC7)
20170131 (BBC7)
20180926 (BBC7)
20200820 (BBC7)
20220522 (BBC7)
20240124 (BBC7)

When a builder burnt down their house, Ronald and Yvonne Worthington went to their solicitor.

That's when their troubles really started.

Reporter David Lander investigates Britain's cowboy builders.

Presented by David Lander with assistance from Stephen Fry.

Studio production by:

Stephen Frost

Dawn French

Phli Nice

Dramatic reconstructions by:

Jack Klaff

Julia Hills

Mark Arden

Robert Bathurst

Researched and compiled by Tony Sarchet.

Editor: Paul Mayhew-Archer

~Delve Special ran for four series from 1984 to 1987 and later transferred to TV as: This is David Lander.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in September 1986.

Reporter David Lander investigates Britain's cowboy builders. Stars Stephen Fry and Dawn French. From September 1986.

Food For Thought

19860919

20120202 (BBC7)
20131217 (BBC7)
20150714 (BBC7)
20170207 (BBC7)
20181003 (BBC7)
20200827 (BBC7)
20220529 (BBC7)
20240131 (BBC7)

There's alarm over a new chemical additive for food.

Reporter David Lander investigates the worrying impact of N7Q.

Presented by David Lander with assistance from Stephen Fry.

Studio production by:

Mark Arden

Julia Hills

Harry Hill

Dramatic reconstructions by:

Jack Klaff

Robert Bathurst

Felicity Montagu

Researched by Tony Sarchet.

Editor: Paul Mayhew-Archer

~Delve Special ran for four series from 1984 to 1987 and later transferred to TV as: This is David Lander.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in September 1986.

Reporter David Lander investigates the worrying impact of a new food additive.

Reporter David Lander investigates the worrying impact of a new food additive. Stars Stephen Fry. From September 1986.

04 LAST

City Limits

19860926

20120209 (BBC7)
20131224 (BBC7)
20150721 (BBC7)
20170214 (BBC7)
20181010 (BBC7)
20200903 (BBC7)
20220605 (BBC7)
20240207 (BBC7)

The money men may be making a killing, but are they getting away with murder?

David Lander looks at the City and in particular the Rouget-Dory Venture Capital Syndicate

Presented by David Lander with assistance from Stephen Fry.

Studio production by:

Felicity Montagu,

Jack Klaff

Robert Bathurst

Dramatic reconstructions by:

Harry Enfield

Mark Arden

Researched by Tony Sarchet.

Editor: Paul Mayhew-Archer

~Delve Special ran for four series from 1984 to 1987 and later transferred to TV as: This is David Lander.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in September 1986.

David Lander probes shady shenanigans in London's Square Mile.

David Lander probes shady shenanigans in London's Square Mile. Stars Stephen Fry and Harry Enfield. From September 1986.

There's One Born Again Every Minute

19870828

20120321 (BBC7)
20140422 (BBC7)
20151013 (BBC7)
20170719 (BBC7)
20190403 (BBC7)
20220710 (BBC7)
20220716 (BBC7)
20220717 (BBC7)
20240313 (BBC7)

Intrepid reporter David Lander investigates unorthodox religions, and in particular the Sincere Repentist Church led by Joshua Fratt.

Presented by David Lander with assistance from Stephen Fry.

Studio production by:

Brenda Blethyn

Phil Nice

Jack Klaff

Dramatic reconstructions by:

Felicity Montagu,

Harry Enfield

Robert Bathurst

Researched by Tony Sarchet.

~Delve Special ran for four series from 1984 to 1987 and later transferred to TV as: This is David Lander.

Editor: Paul Mayhew Archer

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in August 1987.

Intrepid reporter David Lander investigates the Sincere Repentist Church.

Intrepid reporter David Lander investigates the Sincere Repentist Church. Stars Stephen Fry and Harry Enfield. From August 1987.

Bitter Harvest

19870904

20120328 (BBC7)
20140429 (BBC7)
20151020 (BBC7)
20170726 (BBC7)
20190410 (BBC7)
20220717 (BBC7)
20240320 (BBC7)

Investigating pesticides and agricultural policy, intrepid reporter David Lander asks if farming is in crisis.

Presented by David Lander with assistance from Stephen Fry.

Studio production by:

Brenda Blethyn

Philip Pope

Robert Bathurst

Dramatic reconstructions by:

Julia Hills

Jack Klaff

Phil Nice

Researched by Tony Sarchet.

~Delve Special ran for four series from 1984 to 1987 and later transferred to TV as: This is David Lander.

Editor: Paul Mayhew Archer

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in September 1987.

Probing pesticides and agricultural policy, David Lander asks if farming is in crisis.

Probing pesticides and agricultural policy - David Lander asks if farming is in crisis. Stars Stephen Fry. From September 1987.

Not-so-supergrasses

19870911

20120404 (BBC7)
20140506 (BBC7)
20151027 (BBC7)
20170816 (BBC7)
20190417 (BBC7)
20220724 (BBC7)
20240327 (BBC7)

Supergrasses are criminals. Criminals are liars. Policeman believe supergrasses Why?

Intrepid reporter David Lander probes the supergrass system and in particular the career of Billy ‘Stick' Adams.

Presented by David Lander with assistance from Stephen Fry.

Studio production by:

Brenda Blethyn

Robert Bathurst

Clive Mantle

Dramatic reconstructions by:

Janine Duvitski

Philip Pope

Julia Hills

Mark Arden

Researched by Tony Sarchet.

~Delve Special ran for four series from 1984 to 1987 and later transferred to TV as: This is David Lander.

Editor: Paul Mayhew Archer

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in September 1987.

If criminals are liars, David Lander asks why the police believe crooked informers.

Supergrasses are criminals. Criminals are liars. Policeman believe supergrasses. Why?

If criminals are liars, David Lander asks why the police believe crooked informers. Stars Stephen Fry. From September 1987.

04 LAST

Resurrection Of St Jerome

19870918

20120411 (BBC7)
20140513 (BBC7)
20151103 (BBC7)
20170823 (BBC7)
20190424 (BBC7)
20220731 (BBC7)
20220806 (BBC7)
20220807 (BBC7)
20240403 (BBC7)

Intrepid reporter David Lander probes the extravagant lifestyle of Caribbean despot Felipe Delnazo and his wife Isabella.

Written by Tony Sarchet.

Starring Stephen Fry as David Lander.

With Brenda Blethyn, Robert Bathurst, Andrew Sachs, Philip Pope and Mark Arden.

Producer: Paul Mayhew Archer

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in August 1987.

Reporter David Lander probes the rise and fall of Caribbean despot Felipe Delnazo.

Reporter David Lander probes the rise and fall of Caribbean despot Felipe Delnazo. Stars Stephen Fry. From September 1987.

Episodes

Series	Episode	Title	First Broadcast	Repeated	Comments
01	01	The Shifton Scandal 1	19840803	20110622 (BBC7) 20130502 (BBC7) 20141202 (BBC7) 20160726 (BBC7) 20180509 (BBC7) 20200116 (BBC7) 20220102 (BBC7) 20220108 (BBC7) 20220109 (BBC7) 20230802 (BBC7)	Undercover investigative reporter David Lander begins a four-part expose into irregularities over plans to site a new London airport - near Birmingham. With serious allegations aimed at a multi-national giant - what exactly has the government's role been in the plans to demolish the town? And exactly who is the shifty Mr Browncoat? Studio production by Stephen Fry, Brenda Blethyn and Tony Robinson. With: Jack Klaff James Griffiths Stephen Frost Peter Wear Mark Arden Dramatic reconstruction by: Hilda Schroder Monica Grey Jon Strickland Scott Cherry Researched and compiled by Tony Sarchet. Editor: Paul Mayhew-Archer. ~Delve Special ran for four series from 1984 to 1987 and later transferred to Channel 4 TV as: This is David Lander. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in August 1984. David Lander's four-part expose into the government's behaviour over a town's demolition.
01	02	The Shifton Scandal 2	19840810	20110629 (BBC7) 20130509 (BBC7) 20141209 (BBC7) 20160802 (BBC7) 20180516 (BBC7) 20200123 (BBC7) 20220109 (BBC7) 20230809 (BBC7)	In 1982 Shifton, a town 20 miles north east of Birmingham, was demolished to make way for London's third airport. David Lander examines the part played in the scandal by Mickey Ozada's Jolly Good Fun Holiday Company and looks at the fate of the Women's Anti-Airport Protest Camp. Studio production by Stephen Fry, Jack Klaff and Andrew Sachs. With: Brenda Bleythn Moray Watson Tony Robinson Jan Ravens Dramatic reconstruction by: Mark Arden Stephen Frost Felicity Montagu Phil Nice Researched and compiled by Tony Sarchet. Editor: Paul Mayhew-Archer. ~Delve Special ran for four series from 1984 to 1987 and later transferred to TV as: This is David Lander. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in August 1984. In his town demolition expose, David Lander examines the influence of a holiday company.
01	03	The Shifton Scandal 3	19840817	20110706 (BBC7) 20130516 (BBC7) 20141216 (BBC7) 20160809 (BBC7) 20180523 (BBC7) 20200130 (BBC7) 20220116 (BBC7) 20230816 (BBC7)	Why did a Government Minister support the plan to build London's Third Airport 20 miles north east of Birmingham? David Lander now attempts to answer that question by examining in detail the sex scandal which rocked the government and caused a sensation in 1982. Studio production by Stephen Fry, Moray Watson, Jan Ravens and Jack Klaff. With: Brenda Bleythn Mark Arden Tony Robinson Stephen Frost Felicity Montagu Dramatic reconstruction by: Peter Wear Phil Nice Hilda Schroder Brett Usher Colin Starkey Researched and compiled by Tony Sarchet. Editor: Paul Mayhew-Archer. ~Delve Special ran for four series from 1984 to 1987 and later transferred to TV as: This is David Lander. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in August 1984. In his town demolition expose, David Lander examines the link to a government sex scandal.
01	04 LAST	The Shifton Scandal 4	19840824	20110713 (BBC7) 20130523 (BBC7) 20141223 (BBC7) 20160816 (BBC7) 20180530 (BBC7) 20200206 (BBC7) 20220123 (BBC7) 20230823 (BBC7)	In 1982, four men mounted an illegal operation to build London's third airport at Shifton, 20 miles north east of Birmingham. David Lander now concludes his investigation into the notorious demolition scandal with a look at the arrests, the trial and the disturbing aftermath. Studio production by Stephen Fry, Jack Klaff, Tony Robinson and Moray Watson and Brenda Bleythn. With: Peter Wear Mark Arden Stephen Frost Robert Bathurst Dramatic reconstruction by: Phil Nice Arthur Smith John Bond Carol Boyd Researched and compiled by Tony Sarchet. Editor: Paul Mayhew-Archer. ~Delve Special ran for four series from 1984 to 1987 and later transferred to TV as: This is David Lander. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in August 1984. In his town demolition expose, David Lander looks at the trial and disturbing aftermath.
02	01	The Archibald Gallery Robbery	19850906	20111027 (BBC7) 20130709 (BBC7) 20150210 (BBC7) 20160823 (BBC7) 20180718 (BBC7) 20200618 (BBC7) 20220306 (BBC7) 20220312 (BBC7) 20220313 (BBC7)	Reporter David Lander reopens the investigation into 1983's Archibald Gallery robbery. Kevin Watts is the key suspect, but was he framed? Presented by David Lander with assistance from Stephen Fry. Studio production by: Brenda Bleythn Tony Robinson Jack Klaff Felicity Montagu Dramatic reconstruction by: Mark Arden Stephen Frost Phil Nice Arthur Smith Peter Acre Researched and compiled by Tony Sarchet. Editor: Paul Mayhew-Archer ~Delve Special ran for four series from 1984 to 1987 and later transferred to TV as: This is David Lander. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in September 1985.
02	02	Whose Baby?	19850913	20111103 (BBC7) 20130716 (BBC7) 20150217 (BBC7) 20160830 (BBC7) 20180725 (BBC7) 20200625 (BBC7) 20220313 (BBC7)	David Lander reports on the implications of revolutionary methods of baby production Presented by David Lander with assistance from Stephen Fry. Studio production by: Tony Robinson Julia Hills Stephen Frost Felicity Montagu Dramatic reconstruction by: Jack Klaff Phil Nice Robert Bathurst Researched and compiled by Tony Sarchet. Editor: Paul Mayhew-Archer ~Delve Special ran for four series from 1984 to 1987 and later transferred to TV as: This is David Lander. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in September 1985. David Lander reports on the implications of revolutionary methods of baby production.
02	03	The Secret Disservice	19850920	20111110 (BBC7) 20130723 (BBC7) 20150224 (BBC7) 20160906 (BBC7) 20180801 (BBC7) 20200702 (BBC7) 20220320 (BBC7)	David Lander probes MI5 in a tale of dirty tricks, purple herrings and mauve sheep. Presented by David Lander with assistance from Stephen Fry. Studio production by: Brenda Blethyn Tony Robinson Jack Klaff Stephen Frost Dramatic reconstruction by: Felicity Montagu Robert Bathurst Phil Nice Researched and compiled by Tony Sarchet. Editor: Paul Mayhew-Archer ~Delve Special ran for four series from 1984 to 1987 and later transferred to TV as: This is David Lander. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in September 1985.
02	04 LAST	Double Agent Russell Nicholson	19850927	20111117 (BBC7) 20130730 (BBC7) 20150303 (BBC7) 20160913 (BBC7) 20180808 (BBC7) 20200709 (BBC7) 20220327 (BBC7) 20220402 (BBC7) 20220403 (BBC7)	Reporter David Lander interviews notorious double agent Russell Nicholson at his luxury home in Bulgaria. Presented by David Lander with assistance from Stephen Fry. Studio production by: Andrew Sachs Jack Klaff Brenda Blethyn Felicity Montagu Dramatic reconstruction by: Robert Bathurst Tony Robinson Researched and compiled by Tony Sarchet. Editor: Paul Mayhew-Archer ~Delve Special ran for four series from 1984 to 1987 and later transferred to TV as: This is David Lander. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in September 1985. Reporter David Lander interviews the notorious spy at his luxury home in Bulgaria.
03	01	A Rocket For Defence	19860905	20120119 (BBC7) 20131203 (BBC7) 20150630 (BBC7) 20170117 (BBC7) 20180919 (BBC7) 20200813 (BBC7) 20220515 (BBC7) 20220521 (BBC7) 20220522 (BBC7) 20240117 (BBC7)	Reporter David Lander investigates whether we really need the new 'Sea Snake' torpedo. Every year each British taxpayer gives £700 to the Ministry of Defence for new nuclear weapons. Would we be better off putting an extra lock on the door and having a fortnight in Bermuda? Presented by David Lander with assistance from Stephen Fry. Studio production by: Jack Klaff Brenda Blethyn Harry Enfield Dramatic reconstruction by: Felicity Montagu Robert Bathurst Mark Arden Researched and compiled by Tony Sarchet. Editor: Paul Mayhew-Archer ~Delve Special ran for four series from 1984 to 1987 and later transferred to TV as ‘This is David Lander'. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in September 1986. Reporter David Lander investigates whether we really need the new 'Sea Snake' torpedo. Stars Stephen Fry. From September 1986.
03	02	Cowboys	19860912	20120126 (BBC7) 20131210 (BBC7) 20150707 (BBC7) 20170131 (BBC7) 20180926 (BBC7) 20200820 (BBC7) 20220522 (BBC7) 20240124 (BBC7)	When a builder burnt down their house, Ronald and Yvonne Worthington went to their solicitor. That's when their troubles really started. Reporter David Lander investigates Britain's cowboy builders. Presented by David Lander with assistance from Stephen Fry. Studio production by: Stephen Frost Dawn French Phli Nice Dramatic reconstructions by: Jack Klaff Julia Hills Mark Arden Robert Bathurst Researched and compiled by Tony Sarchet. Editor: Paul Mayhew-Archer ~Delve Special ran for four series from 1984 to 1987 and later transferred to TV as: This is David Lander. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in September 1986. Reporter David Lander investigates Britain's cowboy builders. Stars Stephen Fry and Dawn French. From September 1986.
03	03	Food For Thought	19860919	20120202 (BBC7) 20131217 (BBC7) 20150714 (BBC7) 20170207 (BBC7) 20181003 (BBC7) 20200827 (BBC7) 20220529 (BBC7) 20240131 (BBC7)	There's alarm over a new chemical additive for food. Reporter David Lander investigates the worrying impact of N7Q. Presented by David Lander with assistance from Stephen Fry. Studio production by: Mark Arden Julia Hills Harry Hill Dramatic reconstructions by: Jack Klaff Robert Bathurst Felicity Montagu Researched by Tony Sarchet. Editor: Paul Mayhew-Archer ~Delve Special ran for four series from 1984 to 1987 and later transferred to TV as: This is David Lander. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in September 1986. Reporter David Lander investigates the worrying impact of a new food additive. Reporter David Lander investigates the worrying impact of a new food additive. Stars Stephen Fry. From September 1986.
03	04 LAST	City Limits	19860926	20120209 (BBC7) 20131224 (BBC7) 20150721 (BBC7) 20170214 (BBC7) 20181010 (BBC7) 20200903 (BBC7) 20220605 (BBC7) 20240207 (BBC7)	The money men may be making a killing, but are they getting away with murder? David Lander looks at the City and in particular the Rouget-Dory Venture Capital Syndicate Presented by David Lander with assistance from Stephen Fry. Studio production by: Felicity Montagu, Jack Klaff Robert Bathurst Dramatic reconstructions by: Harry Enfield Mark Arden Researched by Tony Sarchet. Editor: Paul Mayhew-Archer ~Delve Special ran for four series from 1984 to 1987 and later transferred to TV as: This is David Lander. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in September 1986. David Lander probes shady shenanigans in London's Square Mile. David Lander probes shady shenanigans in London's Square Mile. Stars Stephen Fry and Harry Enfield. From September 1986.
04	01	There's One Born Again Every Minute	19870828	20120321 (BBC7) 20140422 (BBC7) 20151013 (BBC7) 20170719 (BBC7) 20190403 (BBC7) 20220710 (BBC7) 20220716 (BBC7) 20220717 (BBC7) 20240313 (BBC7)	Intrepid reporter David Lander investigates unorthodox religions, and in particular the Sincere Repentist Church led by Joshua Fratt. Presented by David Lander with assistance from Stephen Fry. Studio production by: Brenda Blethyn Phil Nice Jack Klaff Dramatic reconstructions by: Felicity Montagu, Harry Enfield Robert Bathurst Researched by Tony Sarchet. ~Delve Special ran for four series from 1984 to 1987 and later transferred to TV as: This is David Lander. Editor: Paul Mayhew Archer First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in August 1987. Intrepid reporter David Lander investigates the Sincere Repentist Church. Intrepid reporter David Lander investigates the Sincere Repentist Church. Stars Stephen Fry and Harry Enfield. From August 1987.
04	02	Bitter Harvest	19870904	20120328 (BBC7) 20140429 (BBC7) 20151020 (BBC7) 20170726 (BBC7) 20190410 (BBC7) 20220717 (BBC7) 20240320 (BBC7)	Investigating pesticides and agricultural policy, intrepid reporter David Lander asks if farming is in crisis. Presented by David Lander with assistance from Stephen Fry. Studio production by: Brenda Blethyn Philip Pope Robert Bathurst Dramatic reconstructions by: Julia Hills Jack Klaff Phil Nice Researched by Tony Sarchet. ~Delve Special ran for four series from 1984 to 1987 and later transferred to TV as: This is David Lander. Editor: Paul Mayhew Archer First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in September 1987. Probing pesticides and agricultural policy, David Lander asks if farming is in crisis. Probing pesticides and agricultural policy - David Lander asks if farming is in crisis. Stars Stephen Fry. From September 1987.
04	03	Not-so-supergrasses	19870911	20120404 (BBC7) 20140506 (BBC7) 20151027 (BBC7) 20170816 (BBC7) 20190417 (BBC7) 20220724 (BBC7) 20240327 (BBC7)	Supergrasses are criminals. Criminals are liars. Policeman believe supergrasses Why? Intrepid reporter David Lander probes the supergrass system and in particular the career of Billy ‘Stick' Adams. Presented by David Lander with assistance from Stephen Fry. Studio production by: Brenda Blethyn Robert Bathurst Clive Mantle Dramatic reconstructions by: Janine Duvitski Philip Pope Julia Hills Mark Arden Researched by Tony Sarchet. ~Delve Special ran for four series from 1984 to 1987 and later transferred to TV as: This is David Lander. Editor: Paul Mayhew Archer First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in September 1987. If criminals are liars, David Lander asks why the police believe crooked informers. Supergrasses are criminals. Criminals are liars. Policeman believe supergrasses. Why? If criminals are liars, David Lander asks why the police believe crooked informers. Stars Stephen Fry. From September 1987.
04	04 LAST	Resurrection Of St Jerome	19870918	20120411 (BBC7) 20140513 (BBC7) 20151103 (BBC7) 20170823 (BBC7) 20190424 (BBC7) 20220731 (BBC7) 20220806 (BBC7) 20220807 (BBC7) 20240403 (BBC7)	Intrepid reporter David Lander probes the extravagant lifestyle of Caribbean despot Felipe Delnazo and his wife Isabella. Written by Tony Sarchet. Starring Stephen Fry as David Lander. With Brenda Blethyn, Robert Bathurst, Andrew Sachs, Philip Pope and Mark Arden. Producer: Paul Mayhew Archer First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in August 1987. Reporter David Lander probes the rise and fall of Caribbean despot Felipe Delnazo. Reporter David Lander probes the rise and fall of Caribbean despot Felipe Delnazo. Stars Stephen Fry. From September 1987.