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Orphan Becky Sharp begins her journey in society. Stephen Fry narrates the Victorian comic tale. With Emma Fielding. Show more
The story told by our listeners twists and turns, as Susan's troubled honeymoon continues. Satanic pacts, books that predict the future... all life, and death, is here.
Four-year-old Britta and her fearful imagination cause social embarrassment for Miss Jenner. Read by Emma Fielding.
The American essayist on what not to do with a mouse and the ups and downs of a long term relationship. From June 2011. Show more
Pa Glum tries to relieve Eth's cold, and there's a look at marriage USA-style. With Jimmy Edwards and June Whitfield. From February 1954.
Father Ben sparks family chaos after losing the keys to their house. Stars Bebe Daniels and Ben Lyon. From November 1952. Show more
The 12-year-old's arrival at boarding school in 1835 is marred by bully Flashman. Thomas Hughes' drama with Robert Hardy.
From Björk to The Smiths, comedian and writer David Walliams shares his castaway choices. With Kirsty Young. From 2009. Show more
The actor talks about the challenge of playing unlikeable characters - in conversation with Mark Lawson.
Short story by the renowned television writer. A new friendship makes 60-something Lena wonder if there is more to life than cooking and cleaning. Read by Pauline Collins. Show more
Harry and Rhys are getting ready to race, and Alice has some explaining to do.
Sally recalls how she and ex-husband Jeremy celebrated their 35th wedding anniversary in romantic Paris. Read by Sian Phillips.
Orphan Becky Sharp begins her journey in society. Stephen Fry narrates the Victorian comic tale. With Emma Fielding.
The story told by our listeners twists and turns, as Susan's troubled honeymoon continues. Satanic pacts, books that predict the future... all life, and death, is here.
Four-year-old Britta and her fearful imagination cause social embarrassment for Miss Jenner. Read by Emma Fielding.
A theft at an Edwardian naval school sparks reverberations at the House of Commons. Stars Michael Aldridge and Sarah Badel. Show more
Pa Glum tries to relieve Eth's cold, and there's a look at marriage USA-style. With Jimmy Edwards and June Whitfield. From February 1954.
Father Ben sparks family chaos after losing the keys to their house. Stars Bebe Daniels and Ben Lyon. From November 1952. Show more
The 12-year-old's arrival at boarding school in 1835 is marred by bully Flashman. Thomas Hughes' drama with Robert Hardy.
From Jeffrey Archer to Pia Zadora, the writer, producer and broadcaster Ned Sherrin's witty A-Z of theatrical anecdotes. From February 2011. Show more
The Man in Black introduces the snowy mystery of a mother fearing evil in her own home. Stars Edward de Souza and Imelda Staunton.
What is the story behind the bizarre circus that rolls into town one Midsummer's eve? Fantastical tale read by Michael Maloney.
Short story by the renowned television writer. A new friendship makes 60-something Lena wonder if there is more to life than cooking and cleaning. Read by Pauline Collins. Show more
Harry and Rhys are getting ready to race, and Alice has some explaining to do.
Sally recalls how she and ex-husband Jeremy celebrated their 35th wedding anniversary in romantic Paris. Read by Sian Phillips.
Pa Glum tries to relieve Eth's cold, and there's a look at marriage USA-style. With Jimmy Edwards and June Whitfield. From February 1954.
Father Ben sparks family chaos after losing the keys to their house. Stars Bebe Daniels and Ben Lyon. From November 1952. Show more
From Björk to The Smiths, comedian and writer David Walliams shares his castaway choices. With Kirsty Young. From 2009. Show more
The actor talks about the challenge of playing unlikeable characters - in conversation with Mark Lawson.
The American essayist on what not to do with a mouse and the ups and downs of a long term relationship. From June 2011. Show more
The family's epic Crimean War struggle of carnage, carnality and cads. Improvised saga with Paul Merton. From July 1994. Show more
Arthur Smith and his guest chat about life and laughs.
90-something good-time girl Dora Dale spills the beans on the Rat Pack to Martin Kelner. Co-stars Jake Yapp. From July 2006. Show more
The station's only attracting Z-list Asian celebrities, but then a top 'royal' phones in. Stars Meera Syal. From September 1996. Show more
The Man in Black introduces the snowy mystery of a mother fearing evil in her own home. Stars Edward de Souza and Imelda Staunton.
What is the story behind the bizarre circus that rolls into town one Midsummer's eve? Fantastical tale read by Michael Maloney.
From Björk to The Smiths, comedian and writer David Walliams shares his castaway choices. With Kirsty Young. From 2009. Show more
The actor talks about the challenge of playing unlikeable characters - in conversation with Mark Lawson.
Short story by the renowned television writer. A new friendship makes 60-something Lena wonder if there is more to life than cooking and cleaning. Read by Pauline Collins. Show more
Harry and Rhys are getting ready to race, and Alice has some explaining to do.
Sally recalls how she and ex-husband Jeremy celebrated their 35th wedding anniversary in romantic Paris. Read by Sian Phillips.
Pa Glum tries to relieve Eth's cold, and there's a look at marriage USA-style. With Jimmy Edwards and June Whitfield. From February 1954.
A theft at an Edwardian naval school sparks reverberations at the House of Commons. Stars Michael Aldridge and Sarah Badel. Show more
