The influential history professor returns to Finchley in North London to reminisce with Wendy Robbins about his 1950s childhood.
Architecture, musicals, FBI agents, and bears on the toilet. Playwright Alan Plater talks about the career moves he never made. Show more
The singer reveals how 'I'd Rather Go Blind' spoke to her at age 13, and how she will hand on Jacques Brel's 'Hearts'.
The perfect dinner party is never as easy at it looks, as Cara discovers to her cost. Stars Niamh Cusack and Mark Straker.
How the comedian quit booze in 2002 and entered the world of the chronically sober. With his old mucker Caroline Quentin. Show more
With the war going badly, Neddie must find a huge leather cannon. Stars Spike Milligan. Re-recording from October 1958. Show more
Bank manager George Mainwaring sets up Walmington-on-Sea's Home Guard. Adapted from TV with Arthur Lowe. From January 1974. Show more
Ian Fleming's magical tale of a car saved from the scrapyard that takes the Pott family on a fantastic adventure. Stars Imogen Stubbs.
Kirsty Young presents some gems from the Desert Island Discs Library. The first in the series is the creator of Harry Potter, who was interviewed by Sue Lawley in 2000.
The actress reflects on her film and television career in conversation with Mark Lawson.
For Clare, falling in love with Mike was easy, but will becoming stepmother to his son be quite so simple? Stars Niamh Cusack.
Celebrating the anniversary of the world's longest running soap opera, including interviews with various Archers, Grundys and Aldridges.
Tessa's unconventional office raffle leads to a voyage with unexpected new horizons. Stars Niamh Cusack and John Dougall.
Architecture, musicals, FBI agents, and bears on the toilet. Playwright Alan Plater talks about the career moves he never made. Show more
The singer reveals how 'I'd Rather Go Blind' spoke to her at age 13, and how she will hand on Jacques Brel's 'Hearts'.
The perfect dinner party is never as easy at it looks, as Cara discovers to her cost. Stars Niamh Cusack and Mark Straker.
How the comedian quit booze in 2002 and entered the world of the chronically sober. With his old mucker Caroline Quentin. Show more
The shady lawyer makes a movie in Hollywood. The Marx Brothers radio shows recreated. With Michael Roberts. From June 1991. Show more
Comedian Dave Gorman explains how receiving an email set him off on his very own 'Googlewhack' adventure around the world.
The Lad Himself and Miss Pugh go to the wrestling, with a shock result! Stars Tony Hancock and Hattie Jacques. From April 1958. Show more
J Arthur Bile recalls the golden age of cinema. Songs and sketches with John Cleese and Tim Brooke-Taylor. From July 1968. Show more
Ian Fleming's magical tale of a car saved from the scrapyard that takes the Pott family on a fantastic adventure. Stars Imogen Stubbs.
From New York, the American funny man welcomes bluegrass singer Sara Watkins and Broadway actress Debra Monk. From 2010.
Cardiff's extra-terrestrial peacekeepers head to Geneva's Hadron Collider laboratory. Stars John Barrowman and Lucy Montgomery.
A Tibetan monastery's new computer sparks fears that the world will end. Arthur C Clarke's short story read by John Shrapnel.
For Clare, falling in love with Mike was easy, but will becoming stepmother to his son be quite so simple? Stars Niamh Cusack.
Celebrating the anniversary of the world's longest running soap opera, including interviews with various Archers, Grundys and Aldridges.
Tessa's unconventional office raffle leads to a voyage with unexpected new horizons. Stars Niamh Cusack and John Dougall.
With the war going badly, Neddie must find a huge leather cannon. Stars Spike Milligan. Re-recording from October 1958. Show more
Bank manager George Mainwaring sets up Walmington-on-Sea's Home Guard. Adapted from TV with Arthur Lowe. From January 1974. Show more
Kirsty Young presents some gems from the Desert Island Discs Library. The first in the series is the creator of Harry Potter, who was interviewed by Sue Lawley in 2000.
The actress reflects on her film and television career in conversation with Mark Lawson.
How the comedian quit booze in 2002 and entered the world of the chronically sober. With his old mucker Caroline Quentin. Show more
Rainer Hersch investigates the Master of the Baroque and his Big Boomy Special Effects. With Wayne Marshall. From November 1998.
A birthday binge sparks brotherly trouble for social loser Luke Walsall, and he gets clamped. Stars Tim Key. From January 2006.
A Bhangratastic regal romp as a young handsome Prince must prove that he's fit to be heir. Stars Richie Webb. Fom November 2004.
Intrepid heroes battle evil forces for the Sword of Asnagar. Fantasy comedy starring Darren Boyd and Dave Lamb. From April 2009. Show more
Cardiff's extra-terrestrial peacekeepers head to Geneva's Hadron Collider laboratory. Stars John Barrowman and Lucy Montgomery.
A Tibetan monastery's new computer sparks fears that the world will end. Arthur C Clarke's short story read by John Shrapnel.
Kirsty Young presents some gems from the Desert Island Discs Library. The first in the series is the creator of Harry Potter, who was interviewed by Sue Lawley in 2000.
The actress reflects on her film and television career in conversation with Mark Lawson.
For Clare, falling in love with Mike was easy, but will becoming stepmother to his son be quite so simple? Stars Niamh Cusack.
Celebrating the anniversary of the world's longest running soap opera, including interviews with various Archers, Grundys and Aldridges.
Tessa's unconventional office raffle leads to a voyage with unexpected new horizons. Stars Niamh Cusack and John Dougall.
The shady lawyer makes a movie in Hollywood. The Marx Brothers radio shows recreated. With Michael Roberts. From June 1991. Show more
Comedian Dave Gorman explains how receiving an email set him off on his very own 'Googlewhack' adventure around the world.
The Lad Himself and Miss Pugh go to the wrestling, with a shock result! Stars Tony Hancock and Hattie Jacques. From April 1958. Show more
J Arthur Bile recalls the golden age of cinema. Songs and sketches with John Cleese and Tim Brooke-Taylor. From July 1968. Show more
