Scurvy, death and a surprise proposal, as Captain Jack Aubrey conveys a British ambassador to the East Indies. Stars David Robb. From October 2008.
After hitting an iceberg, the Titanic's captain tries to discover how badly the ship has been damaged. Read by Martin Jarvis. Episode 2 of 10.
The potential witness has a suspicious 'accident', so amateur sleuth Jane Marple widens the net. Stars June Whitfield. Show more
Peter Pascoe's reconstruction is ready for his detective boss Andrew Dalziel. Reginald Hill's thriller read by Philip Jackson.
Dick Barton - Special Agent
3. The Treacherous Invitation
15 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 ExtraAvailable for years
Trapped with chum Snowey, the investigator gets some unwelcome room-mates. Stars John Mann and Noel Johnson. Show more
1932: Edgar heads to Kent in a horse-drawn caravan, and someone is interested. Victor Canning's tale stars Richard Griffiths. Show more
Falling from the sky, the comedian's life starts flashing before his eyes. With Alexander Armstrong. From August 1998.
Griselda's plan to clear out the Lad's house backfires spectacularly. Stars Tony Hancock and Hattie Jacques. From May 1958. Show more
The King of Knotty Ash aims his tickling stick at holidays and DIY. With Judith Chalmers and The Springfields. From July 1963. Show more
Ken Handley pitches to a motorway services chain. Advertising satire with Martin Jarvis and Wendy Richard. From January 1982.
Comedy panel game with Humphrey Lyttelton, Willie Rushton, Graeme Garden, Barry Cryer and Tim Brooke-Taylor. From April 1982.
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.
With war looming, Harriet and Guy realise that their time in Bucharest is drawing to a dangerous close. Stars Joanna Lumley.
Griselda's plan to clear out the Lad's house backfires spectacularly. Stars Tony Hancock and Hattie Jacques. From May 1958. Show more
Simon Mayo's battle of the comedy generations. With Ted Robins, Rufus Hound, Jon Richardson and Roger De Courcey. From March 2011. Show more
The potential witness has a suspicious 'accident', so amateur sleuth Jane Marple widens the net. Stars June Whitfield. Show more
Peter Pascoe's reconstruction is ready for his detective boss Andrew Dalziel. Reginald Hill's thriller read by Philip Jackson.
Dick Barton - Special Agent
3. The Treacherous Invitation
15 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 ExtraAvailable for years
Trapped with chum Snowey, the investigator gets some unwelcome room-mates. Stars John Mann and Noel Johnson. Show more
EF Benson - Miss Mapp
Episode 3: The Wars of the Roses and the Poppies
15 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Ladies of the English village of Tilling speculate how to devise a new outfit in an economical manner. Stars Frances Barber.
Tessa's unconventional office raffle leads to a voyage with unexpected new horizons. Stars Niamh Cusack and John Dougall.
Detective Inspector Jack Whicher's prime murder suspect faces questions about the gruesome killing. Read by Deborah Findlay.
Comedy stalwart Barry Cryer recalls his Leeds school years - and the stars he met when working at the city's Empire Theatre.
Tragedy halts the ship's voyage. In Calcutta, Stephen makes a proposal of marriage but faces a duel. Stars David Robb. From October 2008.
The stricken passengers of the steamship RMS Titanic leave their cabins and head to the ship's decks. Martin Jarvis reads Walter Lord's account.
Mel Giedroyc gets theatrical as Alan Bennett reads from AA Milne's classic tale of Winnie the Pooh and Tamsin Greig shares some of her favourite music.
1932: Edgar heads to Kent in a horse-drawn caravan, and someone is interested. Victor Canning's tale stars Richard Griffiths. Show more
Falling from the sky, the comedian's life starts flashing before his eyes. With Alexander Armstrong. From August 1998.
Death has fun in the real world, leaving the teenager to run his life-collecting business. Stars Anton Lesser and Carl Prekopp. Show more
Landing in 19th century Germany, the Time Lord discovers the legends of a vicious beast are all too true. Stars Paul McGann.
Griselda's plan to clear out the Lad's house backfires spectacularly. Stars Tony Hancock and Hattie Jacques. From May 1958. Show more
The King of Knotty Ash aims his tickling stick at holidays and DIY. With Judith Chalmers and The Springfields. From July 1963. Show more
The potential witness has a suspicious 'accident', so amateur sleuth Jane Marple widens the net. Stars June Whitfield. Show more
Peter Pascoe's reconstruction is ready for his detective boss Andrew Dalziel. Reginald Hill's thriller read by Philip Jackson.
Dick Barton - Special Agent
3. The Treacherous Invitation
15 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 ExtraAvailable for years
Trapped with chum Snowey, the investigator gets some unwelcome room-mates. Stars John Mann and Noel Johnson. Show more
With war looming, Harriet and Guy realise that their time in Bucharest is drawing to a dangerous close. Stars Joanna Lumley.
Simon Mayo's battle of the comedy generations. With Ted Robins, Rufus Hound, Jon Richardson and Roger De Courcey. From March 2011. Show more
The Scottish comedy team review the newsmakers of the year. With Gregor Fisher and Elaine C Smith. From December 1984.
From Blackpool Tower, caretaker Bob spies on a businesswoman being hounded by the press. Stars David Holt. From August 2001. Show more
Paul Hamilton visits some young offenders to demonstrate poetry's rehabilitative powers. Stars Kevin Eldon. From April 2008. Show more
Uncle Richard arrives for Leslie's funeral, and Tom's letter writing gets him into trouble at work.
Death has fun in the real world, leaving the teenager to run his life-collecting business. Stars Anton Lesser and Carl Prekopp. Show more
Landing in 19th century Germany, the Time Lord discovers the legends of a vicious beast are all too true. Stars Paul McGann.
Ken Handley pitches to a motorway services chain. Advertising satire with Martin Jarvis and Wendy Richard. From January 1982. Show more
Comedy panel game with Humphrey Lyttelton, Willie Rushton, Graeme Garden, Barry Cryer and Tim Brooke-Taylor. From April 1982.
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.
With war looming, Harriet and Guy realise that their time in Bucharest is drawing to a dangerous close. Stars Joanna Lumley.
1932: Edgar heads to Kent in a horse-drawn caravan, and someone is interested. Victor Canning's tale stars Richard Griffiths. Show more
Falling from the sky, the comedian's life starts flashing before his eyes. With Alexander Armstrong. From August 1998.
