Will Smith Presents The Tao Of Bergerac

WILL SMITH PRESENTS THE TAO OF BERGERAC (320kbs-m4a/253mb/1hr50mins)
BBC Radio 4 Extra broadcast: 27th January to 17th February 2026

Jersey-born comedian Will Smith is obsessed with 1980s BBC TV detective series Bergerac.

So when he found an audio book of John Nettles reading the ancient Chinese text of the Tao, it's become a guiding force to navigate the minefield of his life, with the help of a special guest.

Written by Will Smith and Roger Drew.

Producer: Tilusha Ghelani

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in August 2007.

WILL SMITH PRESENTS THE TAO OF BERGERAC - 1. JUSTICE (320kbs-m4a/60mb/26mins)
BBC Radio 4 Extra broadcast: 27th January 2026

For starters, Will is seeking justice.

With:

Adam Buxton
Matt Holness
Simon Greenall
Dan Tetsell
John Nettles

WILL SMITH PRESENTS THE TAO OF BERGERAC - 2. INDIVIDUALITY (320kbs-m4a/65mb/28mins)
BBC Radio 4 Extra broadcast: 3rd February 2026

Will wonders how he can be an individual without being derided for his choices.

With:

Karl Johnson
Simon Greenall
Rachel Bavidge
Olivia Poulet
John Nettles

WILL SMITH PRESENTS THE TAO OF BERGERAC - 3. ROMANCE (320kbs-m4a/64mb/28mins)
BBC Radio 4 Extra broadcast: 10th February 2026

Now Will is exploring his bad luck with romance.

With:

Amelia Bullmore
Dan Tetsell
Olivia Poulet
Tara Blaise
John Nettles

WILL SMITH PRESENTS THE TAO OF BERGERAC - 4. MACHISMO (320kbs-m4a/64mb/28mins)
BBC Radio 4 Extra broadcast: 17th February 2026

Will is wondering how he can defend his machismo when he is scared of his builders.

With:

Ewan Bailey
Dan Tetsell
Roger Drew
Rachel Bavidge
John Nettles