Russell Davies traces the actress' start in broadcasting, using clips and interview. Featuring Tommy Handley and Beryl Reid.
Professor Alison Oddey talks to the comedian about writing novels, Lucille Ball and motherhood. From February 2001.
Jim Hacker is outwitted by Sir Humphrey during an economy drive. Stars Paul Eddington and Nigel Hawthorne. From November 1983. Show more
The King of Knotty Ash examines black magic and lands a part in a horror movie. Or does he? With Hugh Paddick. From August 1972. Show more
Big Toe Books is a daily children's radio programme on BBC Radio 7. Includes Emma Chambers reading Matilda by Roald Dahl, and Peter Darney reading The Driftway by Penelope Lively.
Number 10 is keen to secure a nuclear-free rubbish capability, but so is the Kremlin. Stars Harry Secombe. From January 1959. Show more
More celeb sound-alikes, as the Turner Prize interests Harold and Albert Steptoe. With Jon Culshaw. From December 2000.
Burglaries on just one street sees the duo probe a deception amongst students. Brian B Thompson's mystery stars Robert Daws. Show more
Detective Superintendent Andrew Dalziel targets his key witness Greg Waterson. Reginald Hill's story read by Philip Jackson.
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
Headmistress Sarah Burton decides Lydia must not be allowed to lose a scholarship. Stars Sarah Lancashire and Philip Glenister. Show more
Franciscan priest Paolo Baldi turns amateur sleuth in an Italian chip shop. Barry Devlin's murder mystery with David Threlfall. Show more
Engaged American socialite Newland Archer is drawn to his fiancee's cousin. Edith Wharton dramatisation with Andrew Wincott.
Number 10 is keen to secure a nuclear-free rubbish capability, but so is the Kremlin. Stars Harry Secombe. From January 1959. Show more
Alice goes through the looking glass, where Lady Constance is Queen. Starring John Cleese and Graeme Garden. From December 1973. Show more
A pig called Old Major has a dream and speaks to the other animals. The world-famous cautionary fable read by Bill Nighy. From June 2003.
Political veteran Tony Benn shares private recordings from history's frontline. When the SDP forms, some MPs decide to defect.
A Short History of Ireland
Episode 40: The Flight of the Earls; The Earls in Exile
15 minutes
on BBC Radio 7
The country's rich and turbulent story continues. With Richard Dormer, James Greene and Frances Tomelty.
The professor of science explains to Sue Nelson how musical training influenced his career in psychology.
Join all your CBeebies friends for songs, rhymes and stories on BBC7.
The debate rages over President Hoover's cottage, and Stumpy collects signatures. It's 1956 in the sleepy Irish town. Stars TP McKenna. Show more
The old rogue has something he wants to ask Nancy, but Father has his own plans. Stars Maurice Denham. From April 1992. Show more
Armed idealist Norman and cheerful bore Max are set to ruin the lives of some friendly aliens. Forever. Stars Michael Troughton. Show more
The Brightonomicon
Episode 6: The Curious Case of the Woodingdean Chameleon
30 minutes
on BBC Radio 7
Rizla must hit the mean streets to try and stop an assassination. Fantastical comic serial with David Warner and Elliott Stein.
Number 10 is keen to secure a nuclear-free rubbish capability, but so is the Kremlin. Stars Harry Secombe. From January 1959. Show more
Alice goes through the looking glass, where Lady Constance is Queen. Starring John Cleese and Graeme Garden. From December 1973. Show more
Burglaries on just one street sees the duo probe a deception amongst students. Brian B Thompson's mystery stars Robert Daws. Show more
Detective Superintendent Andrew Dalziel targets his key witness Greg Waterson. Reginald Hill's story read by Philip Jackson.
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
Headmistress Sarah Burton decides Lydia must not be allowed to lose a scholarship. Stars Sarah Lancashire and Philip Glenister. Show more
Franciscan priest Paolo Baldi turns amateur sleuth in an Italian chip shop. Barry Devlin's murder mystery with David Threlfall. Show more
More celeb sound-alikes, as the Turner Prize interests Harold and Albert Steptoe. With Jon Culshaw. From December 2000.
What is the dark secret of the time-splintered Linda-viduals? Graham Duff's sci-fi spoof. Stars Mark Gatiss and Kate O'Mara. From May 2006.
Tinned food lets man live on Mars, until the can openers fail. 1950s American sci-fi spoof with John Guerrasio. From March 2006. Show more
Nightclubbing in London, courtesy of Peter Stringfellow. Sketch show with Nick Golsen and Tim de Jongh. From January 1997. Show more
Armed idealist Norman and cheerful bore Max are set to ruin the lives of some friendly aliens. Forever. Stars Michael Troughton. Show more
The Brightonomicon
Episode 6: The Curious Case of the Woodingdean Chameleon
30 minutes
on BBC Radio 7Rizla must hit the mean streets to try and stop an assassination. Fantastical comic serial with David Warner and Elliott Stein.
Burglaries on just one street sees the duo probe a deception amongst students. Brian B Thompson's mystery stars Robert Daws. Show more
Detective Superintendent Andrew Dalziel targets his key witness Greg Waterson. Reginald Hill's story read by Philip Jackson.
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
Headmistress Sarah Burton decides Lydia must not be allowed to lose a scholarship. Stars Sarah Lancashire and Philip Glenister. Show more
Franciscan priest Paolo Baldi turns amateur sleuth in an Italian chip shop. Barry Devlin's murder mystery with David Threlfall. Show more
More celeb sound-alikes, as the Turner Prize interests Harold and Albert Steptoe. With Jon Culshaw. From December 2000.
What is the dark secret of the time-splintered Linda-viduals? Graham Duff's sci-fi spoof. Stars Mark Gatiss and Kate O'Mara. From May 2006.
Tinned food lets man live on Mars, until the can openers fail. 1950s American sci-fi spoof with John Guerrasio. From March 2006. Show more
Nightclubbing in London, courtesy of Peter Stringfellow. Sketch show with Nick Golsen and Tim de Jongh. From January 1997. Show more
