Russell Davies celebrates post-war performers. Featuring Tommy Handley and emerging hopefuls Harry Secombe and Tony Hancock.
Eric Barker: He went from impersonations of Ramsey MacDonald to the Carry Ons. Eric Barker was a 'comic presence' on BBC Radio for 40 years. Episode 5 of 6.
A reporter arrives to investigate mysterious happenings at a haunted manor. Stars Roy Hudd and Denise Coffey. From June 1988. Show more
A dirty wartime romp and the tale of a naughty gnome. Stars Kenneth Williams, Hugh Paddick and Joan Sims. From April 1969. Show more
Big Toe Books is a daily children's radio programme on BBC7.
Spike Milligan, Peter Sellers and Harry Secombe star in a thrilling pursuit of a mysterious nose assailant! From February 1957. Show more
The Newly Discovered Casebook of Sherlock Holmes
The Case of the Deranged Botanist
30 minutes
on BBC Radio 7
The spoof sleuth probes a monstrous tale of cross-bred plants and humans. Stars Roy Hudd and June Whitfield. From January 1999. Show more
As a radical American preacher faces threats, DI Gwen Danbury gets unexpected help. Sue Rodwell's thriller stars Annette Badland. Show more
A businessman returns from abroad to search for his ex-wife, who left him years previously for another man. Read by John Rowe. Show more
Anna is suspicious of diplomat George Darrow, whilst Sophie has a shock for Owen. Stars Jodhi May and Sian Thomas. Show more
A drought uncovers Jean's childhood home - now submerged in a reservoir. But her visit is distressing. Stars Kathleen Helme. Show more
When shepherd Gabriel Oak meets Bathsheba, a cycle of passion and pain begins. Thomas Hardy's classic tale with Janet Maw.
Spike Milligan, Peter Sellers and Harry Secombe star in a thrilling pursuit of a mysterious nose assailant! From February 1957. Show more
British seafarers - and John Cleese in reverse. Sketches and songs with Bill Oddie and Tim Brooke-Taylor. From December 1966. Show more
Other People's Children by Joanna Trollope
6. Rivalries
15 minutes
on BBC Radio 7Available for 8 months
Dale disrupts her father's relationship with Elizabeth. Continuing the novel about step-family traumas. Read by Penelope Wilton. Show more
The travel writer uncovers the American Sunshine State's hidden delights in a small boat off the coast. Read by Stuart Milligan. Show more
Anna Massey narrates the history of the British Isles. This programme examines the relationship between Becket and King Henry II.
The former Labour deputy leader talks to Anne Perkins about his admiration for socialist thinker RH Tawney's vision of equality.
Join all your CBeebies friends for songs, rhymes and stories on BBC7.
The embassy chief must cope when political sickness strikes in the People's Republic. Stars Dinsdale Landen. From April 1988. Show more
The Bishop comes to tea, Maud gets a computer, and there's an incident on the road. Stars Miriam Margolyes. From January 2003. Show more
The companions target the Count, but could one of them be a traitor? Stars Bernard Holley and Crawford Logan.
The House on the Borderland by William Hope Hodgson
Episode 1: 1. The Manuscript
30 minutes
on BBC Radio 7Available for 25 days
Two friends on holiday come across a scary tale of the supernatural. William Hope Hodgson's 1908 novel is read by Jim Norton. Show more
Spike Milligan, Peter Sellers and Harry Secombe star in a thrilling pursuit of a mysterious nose assailant! From February 1957. Show more
British seafarers - and John Cleese in reverse. Sketches and songs with Bill Oddie and Tim Brooke-Taylor. From December 1966. Show more
As a radical American preacher faces threats, DI Gwen Danbury gets unexpected help. Sue Rodwell's thriller stars Annette Badland. Show more
A businessman returns from abroad to search for his ex-wife, who left him years previously for another man. Read by John Rowe. Show more
Anna is suspicious of diplomat George Darrow, whilst Sophie has a shock for Owen. Stars Jodhi May and Sian Thomas. Show more
A drought uncovers Jean's childhood home - now submerged in a reservoir. But her visit is distressing. Stars Kathleen Helme. Show more
The Newly Discovered Casebook of Sherlock Holmes
The Case of the Deranged Botanist
30 minutes
on BBC Radio 7The spoof sleuth probes a monstrous tale of cross-bred plants and humans. Stars Roy Hudd and June Whitfield. From January 1999. Show more
The star cricketer injures Felicity Kendall in a charity celebrity cricket match. Stars Chris Douglas. From May 2001. Show more
The battle to save humanity from the control of computers comes to a climax. Stars Greg Proops and John Hegley. From May 1996.
The family's fate is linked with that of a tumble dryer. Improvised comedy with Paul Merton and Josie Lawrence. From April 1993. Show more
The companions target the Count, but could one of them be a traitor? Stars Bernard Holley and Crawford Logan.
The House on the Borderland by William Hope Hodgson
Episode 1: 1. The Manuscript
30 minutes
on BBC Radio 7Available for 25 days
Two friends on holiday come across a scary tale of the supernatural. William Hope Hodgson's 1908 novel is read by Jim Norton. Show more
As a radical American preacher faces threats, DI Gwen Danbury gets unexpected help. Sue Rodwell's thriller stars Annette Badland. Show more
A businessman returns from abroad to search for his ex-wife, who left him years previously for another man. Read by John Rowe. Show more
Anna is suspicious of diplomat George Darrow, whilst Sophie has a shock for Owen. Stars Jodhi May and Sian Thomas. Show more
A drought uncovers Jean's childhood home - now submerged in a reservoir. But her visit is distressing. Stars Kathleen Helme. Show more
The Newly Discovered Casebook of Sherlock Holmes
The Case of the Deranged Botanist
30 minutes
on BBC Radio 7The spoof sleuth probes a monstrous tale of cross-bred plants and humans. Stars Roy Hudd and June Whitfield. From January 1999. Show more
The star cricketer injures Felicity Kendall in a charity celebrity cricket match. Stars Chris Douglas. From May 2001. Show more
The battle to save humanity from the control of computers comes to a climax. Stars Greg Proops and John Hegley. From May 1996.
The family's fate is linked with that of a tumble dryer. Improvised comedy with Paul Merton and Josie Lawrence. From April 1993. Show more
