How John the Baptist always spoke his mind. Dorothy L Sayers' cycle of plays on the life of Jesus Christ. Stars John Laurie.
When the pilot hero finds his chum is missing from the aerodrome, he crosses swords with the evil McBain. Read by Michael Palin. From August 1981.
The kindly detective probes the discovery of body number three down a wishing well.
The Old Bailey hack recalls a case of extortion at his Oxford college. By John Mortimer, starring Maurice Denham. Show more
Edgar Finchley gets locked up, wins an unlikely prize and hits the wrong note with an army band. Stars Richard Griffiths. Show more
Confronted with a jungle cobra, the comedian's life flashes before his eyes. With Alexander Armstrong. From September 1998.
The Lad gets more than he bargained for when he wins a TV quiz show. Stars Tony Hancock and Kenneth Williams. From May 1958. Show more
The King of Knotty Ash's fun-packed Tickle Tour arrives at the Wigan Little Theatre. With Peter Goodwright. From January 1986.
Cigarettes or no smoking? Ken's in a dilemma over two ad campaigns. Stars Martin Jarvis and Wendy Richard. From February 1982.
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Comedy panel game with Humphrey Lyttelton, Willie Rushton, Barry Cryer, Graeme Garden and Tim Brooke-Taylor. From May 1982.
From Queen to Beethoven, the award-winning children's author discusses her castaway choices. With Sue Lawley. From October 2005. Show more
The Oscar-winning actress reflects on her career, in conversation with Mark Lawson.
The prince and his former friend Messala try to exact brutal revenge on each other. Stars Jamie Glover and Samuel West. Show more
The Lad gets more than he bargained for when he wins a TV quiz show. Stars Tony Hancock and Kenneth Williams. From May 1958. Show more
Simon Mayo's battle of comedy generations. With Holly Walsh, Rufus Hound, Ted Robbins and Billy Pearce. From April 2011. Show more
The kindly detective probes the discovery of body number three down a wishing well.
The Old Bailey hack recalls a case of extortion at his Oxford college. By John Mortimer, starring Maurice Denham. Show more
Flirtatious games of musical chairs, sea-sickness and a tragic typhoon. Katie Hickman's tales from diplomats' wives.
By Elizabeth Buchan. A portrait sparks an epiphany in a young widower. Series of stories by bestselling romantic novelists. Read by Tom Goodman-Hill.
Gaillard opens up to Leithen to reveal the reasons for him moving to America, and his disappearance. Read by Paul Young.
Musing on maps, socks and castles, the American author takes a sentimental journey around Britain. Read by Kerry Shale. Show more
A nobleman approaches Jesus to save his son. Dorothy L Sayers' cycle of plays on the life of Jesus Christ. Stars Gabriel Woolf.
WE Johns - Biggles Flies North
Episode 3: The Jupiter Heads Northward
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on BBC Radio 4 ExtraBiggles faces more trouble from the evil McBain as he prepares to leave the local saloon. Read by Michael Palin. From August 1981.
Mel Giedroyc hears about the migration patterns of a honking gaggle of geese on the Scottish island of Islay, and Dame Vera Lynn shares her favourite musical tracks.
Edgar Finchley gets locked up, wins an unlikely prize and hits the wrong note with an army band. Stars Richard Griffiths. Show more
Confronted with a jungle cobra, the comedian's life flashes before his eyes. With Alexander Armstrong. From September 1998.
The dragon strikes. Captain Vimes gets his man, but can he hang onto him? Comic fantasy with Martin Jarvis and John Wood. Show more
The truth about Isla is revealed, and aid arrives from an unexpected quarter. Stars Claire Knight and Suzanne Donaldson. Show more
The Lad gets more than he bargained for when he wins a TV quiz show. Stars Tony Hancock and Kenneth Williams. From May 1958. Show more
The King of Knotty Ash's fun-packed Tickle Tour arrives at the Wigan Little Theatre. With Peter Goodwright. From January 1986.
The kindly detective probes the discovery of body number three down a wishing well.
The Old Bailey hack recalls a case of extortion at his Oxford college. By John Mortimer, starring Maurice Denham. Show more
The prince and his former friend Messala try to exact brutal revenge on each other. Stars Jamie Glover and Samuel West. Show more
Simon Mayo's battle of comedy generations. With Holly Walsh, Rufus Hound, Ted Robbins and Billy Pearce. From April 2011. Show more
The Scottish comedy team pokes fun at topical events. From Glasgow's Tron Theatre. With Elaine C Smith. From May 1986.
Danger is predicted for Aristophanes. Lynne Truss's Ancient Greek restaurant comedy. Starring Stephen Moore. From 2000. Show more
Paul Hamilton looks at pop music's poetic merits plus a tribute to an unheralded genius. Stars Kevin Eldon. From April 2008. Show more
It's crunch time for Tom at Brooks Furniture. Should he stay or go? Or will he be pushed?
The dragon strikes. Captain Vimes gets his man, but can he hang onto him? Comic fantasy with Martin Jarvis and John Wood. Show more
The truth about Isla is revealed, and aid arrives from an unexpected quarter. Stars Claire Knight and Suzanne Donaldson. Show more
Cigarettes or no smoking? Ken's in a dilemma over two ad campaigns. Stars Martin Jarvis and Wendy Richard. From February 1982.
Show more
Comedy panel game with Humphrey Lyttelton, Willie Rushton, Barry Cryer, Graeme Garden and Tim Brooke-Taylor. From May 1982.
From Queen to Beethoven, the award-winning children's author discusses her castaway choices. With Sue Lawley. From October 2005. Show more
The prince and his former friend Messala try to exact brutal revenge on each other. Stars Jamie Glover and Samuel West. Show more
Edgar Finchley gets locked up, wins an unlikely prize and hits the wrong note with an army band. Stars Richard Griffiths. Show more
Confronted with a jungle cobra, the comedian's life flashes before his eyes. With Alexander Armstrong. From September 1998.
