From chars to landladies, a clip-packed celebration of the comedy characters of the much-loved film and TV actress.
Revealing how the comedian took off as a radio star, Miriam Marx Allen concludes her reminiscences with Tony Staveacre.
Frankie visits the house where he was born and prepares for a royal visit. With June Whitfield and Ray Fell. From November 1974. Show more
Magical revelations from a couple of bona conjurers! Stars Kenneth Williams, Hugh Paddick and Joan Sims. From June 1969. Show more
Big Toe Books is a daily children's radio programme on BBC7. Show more
A certain brown terror awaits Dick Emery, who is filling Harry Secombe's shoes, but not his trousers. From September 1957. Show more
Jack is in for a birthday surprise, while a ladykiller woos barmaid Mrs Drummond. Stars Michael Williams. From January 1999. Show more
Gentleman detective, Inspector Alleyn, probes the mysterious death of a leading actor. Stars Jeremy Clyde. Show more
Jamaican Hortense Roberts emigrates to London. Enthralling exploration of Empire, prejudice, war and love with Nadine Marshall.
John Mortimer - Rumpole of the Bailey
Episode 1: Rumpole and the Primrose Path
45 minutes on BBC Radio 7
Recuperating at a nursing home, the barrister exposes some criminal practices. John Mortimer's dramatisation with Timothy West.
RL Stevenson - The Master of Ballantrae
1. The Unwelcome Return
1 hour on BBC Radio 7
Available for 5 months
A buccaneering tale of a family with divided loyalties during the Jacobite uprising. Stars David Rintoul and Liam Brennan. Show more
A certain brown terror awaits Dick Emery, who is filling Harry Secombe's shoes, but not his trousers. From September 1957. Show more
Extreme cat taming and a magnificent Roman epic. Songs and sketches with John Cleese and Tim Brooke-Taylor. From May 1967. Show more
A story of thwarted love and ambition set amongst the woodsmen and women of Little Hintock. Read by Juliet Stevenson. Show more
Robert Louis Stevenson's 1878 French mountain adventure, with a creature of most decided character. Read by Alan Cumming.
This Sceptred Isle
Episode 71: The Death of Raleigh and the First King of Great Britain
15 minutes on BBC Radio 7
1616 - Walter Raleigh is in prison. Then a young man called George Villiers appears in court circles. Narrated by Anna Massey.
The Dutch Artist's pioneering abstract work of 1921 is discussed by Anna Moszynska and David Batchelor.
Join all your CBeebies friends for songs, rhymes and stories on BBC7. Show more
A diplomatic visit sees the Ambassador mix the oil and water of artistic detente. Stars Dinsdale Landen. From December 1990. Show more
Takeover tangles at Chester-Perry. Michael Williams plays the buying clerk from Frank Dickens' cartoon strip. From March 1999. Show more
The unquestioning crew of starship Challenger follow two on-board 'angels' in search of new home planets. Stars Sean Arnold. Show more
'Coolhunter' Cayce Pollard takes on an apparently routine assignment in London. Fast-moving thriller read by Lorelei King. Show more
A certain brown terror awaits Dick Emery, who is filling Harry Secombe's shoes, but not his trousers. From September 1957. Show more
Extreme cat taming and a magnificent Roman epic. Songs and sketches with John Cleese and Tim Brooke-Taylor. From May 1967. Show more
Gentleman detective, Inspector Alleyn, probes the mysterious death of a leading actor. Stars Jeremy Clyde. Show more
Jamaican Hortense Roberts emigrates to London. Enthralling exploration of Empire, prejudice, war and love with Nadine Marshall.
John Mortimer - Rumpole of the Bailey
Episode 1: Rumpole and the Primrose Path
45 minutes on BBC Radio 7
Recuperating at a nursing home, the barrister exposes some criminal practices. John Mortimer's dramatisation with Timothy West.
Jack is in for a birthday surprise, while a ladykiller woos barmaid Mrs Drummond. Stars Michael Williams. From January 1999. Show more
Trying to find a job, can Pod meet the challenge of becoming a first-class umpire? Stars Christopher Douglas. From April 2004. Show more
Will George and Beverly's faked deaths reunite their family? Stars Geoffrey Palmer and Angela Thorne. From August 2002. Show more
The 15th century family struggles to survive in an overcrowded castle. Improvised saga with Paul Merton. From July 1994. Show more
The unquestioning crew of starship Challenger follow two on-board 'angels' in search of new home planets. Stars Sean Arnold. Show more
'Coolhunter' Cayce Pollard takes on an apparently routine assignment in London. Fast-moving thriller read by Lorelei King. Show more
Gentleman detective, Inspector Alleyn, probes the mysterious death of a leading actor. Stars Jeremy Clyde. Show more
Jamaican Hortense Roberts emigrates to London. Enthralling exploration of Empire, prejudice, war and love with Nadine Marshall.
John Mortimer - Rumpole of the Bailey
Episode 1: Rumpole and the Primrose Path
45 minutes on BBC Radio 7
Recuperating at a nursing home, the barrister exposes some criminal practices. John Mortimer's dramatisation with Timothy West.
Jack is in for a birthday surprise, while a ladykiller woos barmaid Mrs Drummond. Stars Michael Williams. From January 1999. Show more
Trying to find a job, can Pod meet the challenge of becoming a first-class umpire? Stars Christopher Douglas. From April 2004. Show more
Will George and Beverly's faked deaths reunite their family? Stars Geoffrey Palmer and Angela Thorne. From August 2002. Show more
The 15th century family struggles to survive in an overcrowded castle. Improvised saga with Paul Merton. From July 1994. Show more