Tim Key's Late Night Poetry Programme: The Complete Series 1-4

The BBC Radio 4 Comedy

By: Tim Key

Narrated by: Tim Key, Tom Basden

Ever wondered just how much of life you can understand through poetry?

Tim Key is never far from stage and screen - from Peep Show to Alpha Papa to Taskmaster. But now he's back doing what he does best - attempting to recite poetry whilst tormenting his friend and musician, the equally brilliant and long-suffering Tom Basden.

From ruminating on the meaning of family via his narrative poem 'The Godfather', attempting to get to the bottom of death via his poem 'The Boy Who Faked His Own Death' and also organising an impromptu stag party, Tim Key uses poetry to help him understand every situation.

Audio updated April 2019.

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Critic reviews

"...you never know when Key will suddenly toss you a fantastic joke or startlingly well-constructed line." (Radio Times)

"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)

"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)

Love it

I like about anything Tim does. This is great. Do Not get the 2 hr book it’s not very good. It is a rip off for a whole credit.

Smart, Silly, Fun

One of the funniest things I've ever had the pleasure of listening to. Constantly taken by surprise and delighted.

Hilarious!

I could not stop laughing! Tim and Tom are perfect together. When I had been through the whole thing I was so sad it was over that I started it again!!