Episodes
| Series | Episode | Title | First Broadcast | Repeated | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | 01 | Family | 20120222 | 20151104 (BBC7) 20190423 (BBC7) 20211201 (BBC7) 20141105 (R4) | Tim ruminates on the meaning of 'family' via his narrative poem The Godfather. |
| 01 | 02 | Death | 20120229 | 20151111 (BBC7) 20190430 (BBC7) 20211208 (BBC7) 20141112 (R4) | Tim attempts to get to the bottom of 'death' via his poem, The Boy Who Faked His Own Death |
| 01 | 03 | Chance | 20120307 | 20151118 (BBC7) 20190507 (BBC7) 20211215 (BBC7) 20141119 (R4) | Tim Key takes a comic look at the concept of chance through the medium of his poetry. |
| 01 | 04 | Superstition | 20120314 | 20151125 (BBC7) 20190514 (BBC7) 20211222 (BBC7) 20141126 (R4) | The comic poet considers the concept of superstition via another of his poetic works. |
| 01 | 05 | Egypt | 20120321 | 20151202 (BBC7) 20190521 (BBC7) 20211229 (BBC7) 20141203 (R4) | Tim Key takes a comic look at the notion of 'Egypt' through the medium of poetry. |
| 01 | 06 LAST | Work | 20120328 | 20151209 (BBC7) 20190528 (BBC7) 20220105 (BBC7) 20141210 (R4) | In the last of the series, Tim's laid on a final episode treat: A professional musician will accompany him as he tackles the thorny issue of 'work'. Tom Basden is also present. With Tom Basden & Isy Suttie Tim explores the meaning of 'work' through the medium of poetry. With Tom Basden. |
| 02 | 01 | Science | 20140108 | 20201120 (BBC7) 20160330 (R4) | Tim Key returns and he's back to grapple with the concept of science by telling the story of Keith Lewis's Monster. He also has plans for a very special scientific experiment. Musical accompaniment is provided by Tom Basden. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in January 2014. Tim Key takes a comic look at the thorny issue of science, through the medium of poetry. |
| 02 | 02 | Magic | 20140115 | 20201127 (BBC7) 20160406 (R4) | Tim Key jettisons his poems in favour of magic. He's assisted by a glamorous assistant in a sequin dress called Emerald, much to the annoyance of his guitarist Tom Basden. With Tom Basden and Diane Morgan Comedian Tim Key gets interested in magic, to the detriment of his poetry. |
| 02 | 03 | Medicine | 20140122 | 20201204 (BBC7) 20160413 (R4) | Tim Key takes a comic look at the thorny issue of medicine, through the medium of poetry. |
| 02 | 04 | Survival | 20140129 | 20201211 (BBC7) 20160420 (R4) | Tim Key takes a comic look at the subject of survival, through the medium of poetry. |
| 02 | 05 | Music | 20140205 | 20201218 (BBC7) 20160427 (R4) | Comedian Tim Key explores the concept of music with a poem about an ambitious songbird called Patrick. Tom Basden attempts to accompany the poet, but Tim threatens to hire a proper musician. With Tom Basden, Katy Wix and Diane Morgan First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in February 2014. Tim Key takes a comic look at the subject of music, through the medium of poetry. |
| 02 | 06 LAST | Stag | 20140212 | 20201225 (BBC7) 20160504 (R4) | It's the night before the wedding of Tim Key's guitarist - Tom Basden. So Tim is presenting the show from an outside broadcast van in Cheam. He's determined to give 'Lord' a stag night he'll never forget. But Lord is not so sure. With Tom Basden and Michael Bertenshaw First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in February 2014. Tim Key holds an impromptu stag party for his guitarist Tom Basden. |
| 03 | 01 | Love | 20150218 | 20210218 (BBC7) 20210220 (BBC7) 20210221 (BBC7) 20230512 (BBC7) 20170125 (R4) | Tim Key grapples with the concept of love by telling the story of one man's romance with a beautiful cashier. The Edinburgh Comedy Award-winning comedian attempts to recite poetry whilst tormenting his friend and musician, the equally brilliant Tom Basden. With Katy Wix. A BBC Cymru Wales production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in February 2015. Praise for Tim Key You never know when Key will suddenly toss you a fantastic joke or startlingly well-constructed line.' Radio Times The show... has a kind of artistry and strange beauty that makes it unlike any other hour of stand-up you are likely to see.' The Observer In any other sphere apart from comedy, we'd probably class this way of looking at the world as certifiable. Here it feels like genius.' The Telegraph. Tim Key takes a comic look at the age-old issue of love, through the medium of poetry. |
| 03 | 02 | Dating | 20150225 | 20210225 (BBC7) 20230519 (BBC7) 20170201 (R4) | Comic poet Tim Key is on a date. He's attempting to woo Anne White, while grappling with the concept of dating through the medium of his poetry. Musical accompaniment is provided by Tom Basden. With: Ellie White. A BBC Cymru Wales production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in February 2015. Tim Key takes a comic look at dating, through the medium of poetry. |
| 03 | 03 | Cookery | 20150304 | 20210304 (BBC7) 20230526 (BBC7) 20170208 (R4) | Comic poet Tim Key has departed the studio for the kitchen, as he peers into 'Tim's shopping bag' and attempts to cook up a feast. He is assisted by his guitarist and commis chef, Tom Basden. With: Yasmine Akram A BBC Cymru Wales production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in March 2015. Comic poet Tim Key tackles the ancient art of cookery. |
| 03 | 04 | Space | 20150311 | 20210311 (BBC7) 20230602 (BBC7) 20170215 (R4) | Comic poet Tim Key is broadcasting from a space simulator in St Albans, while grappling with the concept of space through the medium of his poetry. He's attempting to recite poetry whilst tormenting his friend and musician, the equally brilliant Tom Basden. With: Yasmine Akram A BBC Cymru Wales Production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in March 2015. Tim Key takes a comic look at the concept of space through the medium of poetry. |
| 03 | 05 | Sleep | 20150318 | 20210318 (BBC7) 20230609 (BBC7) 20170222 (R4) | The concept of sleep is Tim's focus of this episode. He's broadcasting from the bedroom of his long-suffering guitarist, Tom Basden. With: Katy Wix A BBC Cymru Wales Production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in March 2015. Tim Key takes a comic look at the concept of sleep, through the medium of poetry. |
| 03 | 06 LAST | Horror | 20150325 | 20210325 (BBC7) 20230616 (BBC7) 20170301 (R4) | Tim gets to the bottom of the concept of horror, by attempting to scare the wits out of his long-suffering musician, Tom Basden. And by reading poems. With: Katy Wix A BBC Cymru Wales production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in March 2015. Tim Key takes a comic look at the concept of horror, through the medium of poetry. |
| 04 | 01 | Continuity | 20180220 | 20231008 (BBC7) 20230103 (R4) | Tim Key explores a variety of themes through his comic poems. His first focus is the concept of the unobtainable. Misunderstandings, Siberian waitresses and a surprising new love interest come thick and fast. With musical support from Tom Basden. Tim Key takes a comic look at the concept of the unobtainable. |
| 04 | 02 | Cuisine | 20180227 | 20231015 (BBC7) | Tim Key takes a comic look at the concept of cuisine, while indulging in a tasting menu at the top of the Shard in London. Tom Basden has the night off, so Tim is dining with a very special guest. Megan - Katy Wix Waiter - Mike Woznak Tim Key is at the top of the Shard, taking a comic look at the concept of cuisine. Comic poet Tim Key looks at the concept of cuisine, and indulges in a tasting menu at the top of the Shard in London. From 2018. |
| 04 | 03 | Under The Stars | 20180306 | 20231022 (BBC7) | Comic poet Tim Key is on a double-date, on a houseboat in Hertfordshire. He has a well-planned itinerary for a romantic evening under the stars, but his date has other ideas. With musical support from Tom Basden, while his wife Megan attempts to catch dinner. A BBC Cymru Wales production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in March 2018. Comic poet Tim Key is attempting to find love, while broadcasting from a houseboat. The comic poet is on a double date on a houseboat, with a romantic itinerary - but his date has other ideas. From 2018. |
| 04 | 04 LAST | Cars | 20180313 | 20231029 (BBC7) 20230105 (R4) 20230106 (R4) | Comic poet Tim Key is broadcasting from a car, as he drives his friend and musician, Tom Basden, to meet his wife for a romantic getaway. But when they pick up a mysterious hitchhiker, the plans begin to unravel. With musical support from Tom Basden. A BBC Cymru Wales production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in March 2018. Plans unravel when comic poet Tim Key and his friend Tom Basden pick up a hitchhiker. The comic poet drives his friend to meet his wife for a getaway. But plans unravel when they pick up a hitchhiker. From 2018. |
| 05 | 01 | Accountancy | 20200318 | In the first of a new series of the anarchic comedy, Tim Key plans to recite poetry high above the Norwegian fjords. But his cable car has broken down and, worse, his accountant is on his trail. | |
| 05 | 02 | Rome | 20200325 | Tim Key broadcasts live from his trailer in Rome, where he's shooting a film directed by the legendary Sir Hayden Higgins. With Tom Basden, Katy Wix, Miles Jupp and Carlotta Morelli. | |
| 05 | 03 | Bunny | 20200401 | Tim Key broadcasts live from deep within Skuzzler's Bell, a cave network in Austria. It's the sight of an infamous expedition made some 40-odd years ago by Tim's father. But the water's rising, there's no obvious means to escape and in the darkness, someone is waiting to take revenge. With Tom Basden, Katy Wix and Karl Johnson. | |
| 05 | 04 LAST | Labour | 20200408 | Megan has gone into labour and Tim is valiantly ploughing on with the radio show, broadcasting her contractions for all to hear. All except Lord, that is, who looks set to miss the birth of his first child, as he's trapped in an escape room. |