Russell Davies recalls how the radio improvisation of the 1950s gives way to the establishment-baiting of the 1960s.
'I had a perfectly wonderful evening, but this wasn't it'. A personal epistolary odyssey into the world of Groucho Marx.
Classic comedy, sketches and monologues from the king of deadpan humour. Cissie urges Ada to get out more.
Can the cheeky schoolboy come up with an idea to raise some cash for a new bike? Stars Jimmy Clitheroe. From January 1959. Show more
Big Toe Books is a daily children's radio programme on BBC7.
Neddie Seagoon is conned into pinching the keyboard played at the Battle of Waterloo. Stars Spike Milligan. From October 1955. Show more
From bigotry to West End shows, the comic duo present more topical comedy, with guest Debra Stephenson.
As the Lucky Charm murders mount up, the detective questions the station busker. Nick Fisher's thriller stars Imelda Staunton. Show more
The Christopher Marlowe Mysteries
Episode 1: 1. The Curious Case of the Curs'd Quayside
30 minutes
on BBC Radio 7Available for years
The Elizabethan playwright gets a job, hires a servant - and inherits a mystery. Ged Parsons' adventure stars Dominic Jephcott. Show more
Is Kit Nubbins a thief or a victim of evil Quilp's plotting? Dickens dramatisation starring Alex Jennings and Daniel Bliss. From January 2003. Show more
A mysterious creature is pulled from the sea near a fishing village. Is it harmless or a threat? Stars James Fleet and Eve Best.
Against the Napoleonic Wars and the Luddites, Caroline's love for Robert struggles to survive in Yorkshire. Stars Moir Leslie.
Neddie Seagoon is conned into pinching the keyboard played at the Battle of Waterloo. Stars Spike Milligan. From October 1955. Show more
Inspired nonsense from Jeremy Hardy, Barry Cryer, Graeme Garden, Tim Brooke-Taylor and Humphrey Lyttelton.
Drama serial set in and around a busy medical practice in West London.
Simon Hoggart charts the progress of the persuasive public speaker, starting with the great orators of Ancient Greece and Rome.
The American's humorous European travelogue, retracing his student journey 20 years before. Abridged and read by Kerry Shale.
Evacuee Willie's happiness is threatened by dark clouds on the horizon. Michelle Magorian's wartime tale read by David Brierley.
Join all your CBeebies friends for songs, rhymes and stories on BBC7.
Bertie Wooster is swept up into a world of fake heroics. PG Wodehouse adventure with Michael Hordern and Richard Briers. Show more
Shady lawyer Flywheel goes into showbusiness. The Marx Brothers' lost shows recreated. With Michael Roberts. From June 1990. Show more
A museum guard's quest to learn the secrets of the universe with a 400-year-old man. Stars Lyndsey Marshal and Peter Marinker. Show more
As Sunday presides over a feast, Lucien Gregory appears. Gabriel finds himself back in Saffron Park. Concluded by Geoffrey Palmer. Show more
Neddie Seagoon is conned into pinching the keyboard played at the Battle of Waterloo. Stars Spike Milligan. From October 1955. Show more
Inspired nonsense from Jeremy Hardy, Barry Cryer, Graeme Garden, Tim Brooke-Taylor and Humphrey Lyttelton.
As the Lucky Charm murders mount up, the detective questions the station busker. Nick Fisher's thriller stars Imelda Staunton. Show more
The Christopher Marlowe Mysteries
Episode 1: 1. The Curious Case of the Curs'd Quayside
30 minutes
on BBC Radio 7Available for years
The Elizabethan playwright gets a job, hires a servant - and inherits a mystery. Ged Parsons' adventure stars Dominic Jephcott. Show more
Is Kit Nubbins a thief or a victim of evil Quilp's plotting? Dickens dramatisation starring Alex Jennings and Daniel Bliss. From January 2003. Show more
A mysterious creature is pulled from the sea near a fishing village. Is it harmless or a threat? Stars James Fleet and Eve Best.
From bigotry to West End shows, the comic duo present more topical comedy, with guest Debra Stephenson.
Ectoplasm
Episode 4: The Adventure of the Stupid Ignorant Americans
30 minutes
on BBC Radio 7Available for years
Lord Zimbabwe and Dr Lilac are moon-bound pursuing abducted hillbillies. With Dan Freedman and Nick Romero. From August 2000. Show more
Tom's inappropriate singing at a football match has unexpected consequences. Stars Suggs and Bob Monkhouse. From July 2001. Show more
Peter Purves visits Sheffield singer John and gets cast in Ken's production of Peter Pan. With Milton Jones. From March 2000. Show more
A museum guard's quest to learn the secrets of the universe with a 400-year-old man. Stars Lyndsey Marshal and Peter Marinker. Show more
As Sunday presides over a feast, Lucien Gregory appears. Gabriel finds himself back in Saffron Park. Concluded by Geoffrey Palmer. Show more
As the Lucky Charm murders mount up, the detective questions the station busker. Nick Fisher's thriller stars Imelda Staunton. Show more
The Christopher Marlowe Mysteries
Episode 1: 1. The Curious Case of the Curs'd Quayside
30 minutes
on BBC Radio 7Available for years
The Elizabethan playwright gets a job, hires a servant - and inherits a mystery. Ged Parsons' adventure stars Dominic Jephcott. Show more
Is Kit Nubbins a thief or a victim of evil Quilp's plotting? Dickens dramatisation starring Alex Jennings and Daniel Bliss. From January 2003. Show more
A mysterious creature is pulled from the sea near a fishing village. Is it harmless or a threat? Stars James Fleet and Eve Best.
From bigotry to West End shows, the comic duo present more topical comedy, with guest Debra Stephenson.
Ectoplasm
Episode 4: The Adventure of the Stupid Ignorant Americans
30 minutes
on BBC Radio 7Available for years
Lord Zimbabwe and Dr Lilac are moon-bound pursuing abducted hillbillies. With Dan Freedman and Nick Romero. From August 2000. Show more
Tom's inappropriate singing at a football match has unexpected consequences. Stars Suggs and Bob Monkhouse. From July 2001. Show more
Peter Purves visits Sheffield singer John and gets cast in Ken's production of Peter Pan. With Milton Jones. From March 2000. Show more
