The 12-year-old's arrival at boarding school in 1835 is marred by bully Flashman. Thomas Hughes' drama with Robert Hardy.
The writer is recruited by Britain's Secret Service. Based on William Somerset Maugham's own experiences read by Alex Jennings. Show more
Roman sleuth Falco discovers an illegal trade in precious metal and foils a kidnap. Lindsey Davis's thriller stars Anton Lesser. Show more
A job offer for the Reverend Hawthorne raises Ms Boal's expectations. It's 1955 in the sleepy Irish town. Stars TP McKenna. Show more
Gary Bellamy tries to raise the bar on his phone-in show with a chat about string theory. Stars Rhys Thomas. From January 2008.
Kenneth Horne heads a Bohemian Paris romp and Julian and Sandy report for the Daily Polari. With Hugh Paddick. From March 1967. Show more
Seventies radio explained by Tim Brooke-Taylor, John Cleese, Graeme Garden, David Hatch, Jo Kendall and Bill Oddie. From February 1970. Show more
The award-winning American essayist on how no two families are ever alike, and a peep into the caustic mind of the author. From July 2011. Show more
4 Extra Premiere: In Punt and Dennis' topical sitcom, MP Duncan is mired in the politics of ugly buildings. Stars James Fleet. From October 2006. Show more
A mysterious young man brings his mum for a special meal at Warwick Hedge's Cambridgeshire restaurant. Stars Trevor Peacock.
4 Extra Premiere. The charismatic and complex playwright who became an overnight success aged 25. Clive Merrison reads Michael Darlow's biography. Episode 1 of 5.
Laura fails to discover Sir Percival's secret from Anne Catherick. Could it have fatal consequences? Stars Juliet Aubrey. Show more
Kenneth Horne heads a Bohemian Paris romp and Julian and Sandy report for the Daily Polari. With Hugh Paddick. From March 1967. Show more
Radio 4's antidote to panel games featuring regulars Tim Brooke-Taylor, Barry Cryer, and Graeme Garden with Marcus Brigstocke on the panel and Jack Dee in the chair. Show more
The writer is recruited by Britain's Secret Service. Based on William Somerset Maugham's own experiences read by Alex Jennings. Show more
Roman sleuth Falco discovers an illegal trade in precious metal and foils a kidnap. Lindsey Davis's thriller stars Anton Lesser. Show more
Becky Sharp gains a husband, but loses the chance of a title. Narrated by Stephen Fry, with Emma Fielding and Trevor Peacock. Show more
Tale of emigrating and immigration, sisterly rivalry and the lure of a satin brassiere. Read by Sian Thomas. Show more
Young widow Ellie Kendall learns to fall in love with life again. Alex Tregear reads the sparky romantic comedy set in London. Show more
A mysterious young man brings his mum for a special meal at Warwick Hedge's Cambridgeshire restaurant. Stars Trevor Peacock.
4 Extra Premiere. The charismatic and complex playwright who became an overnight success aged 25. Clive Merrison reads Michael Darlow's biography. Episode 1 of 5.
Join Mel Giedroyc as she celebrates short story writing, spying, and all things American.
A job offer for the Reverend Hawthorne raises Ms Boal's expectations. It's 1955 in the sleepy Irish town. Stars TP McKenna. Show more
Gary Bellamy tries to raise the bar on his phone-in show with a chat about string theory. Stars Rhys Thomas. From January 2008.
Malcolm and Polly set alarms ringing at Scarpendale, and the Laughing Dog secrets are finally revealed. Stars Deborah McAndrew. Show more
The Brightonomicon
Episode 9: The Baffling Business of the Bevendean Bat
30 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Rune and Rizla meet a detonating one-legged seafarer. Robert Rankin's fantastical comic serial with David Warner.
Kenneth Horne heads a Bohemian Paris romp and Julian and Sandy report for the Daily Polari. With Hugh Paddick. From March 1967. Show more
Seventies radio explained by Tim Brooke-Taylor, John Cleese, Graeme Garden, David Hatch, Jo Kendall and Bill Oddie. From February 1970. Show more
The writer is recruited by Britain's Secret Service. Based on William Somerset Maugham's own experiences read by Alex Jennings. Show more
Roman sleuth Falco discovers an illegal trade in precious metal and foils a kidnap. Lindsey Davis's thriller stars Anton Lesser. Show more
Laura fails to discover Sir Percival's secret from Anne Catherick. Could it have fatal consequences? Stars Juliet Aubrey. Show more
Radio 4's antidote to panel games featuring regulars Tim Brooke-Taylor, Barry Cryer, and Graeme Garden with Marcus Brigstocke on the panel and Jack Dee in the chair. Show more
Spin doctors Prentiss and McCabe tackle a sporting victory for England. Stars Stephen Fry and John Bird. From February 2000. Show more
The award-winning American essayist on how no two families are ever alike, and a peep into the caustic mind of the author. From July 2011. Show more
A new corn and maize-based snack sparks trouble in the corner shop. Stars Sanjeev Kohli and Donald McLeary. From October 2007.
Malcolm and Polly set alarms ringing at Scarpendale, and the Laughing Dog secrets are finally revealed. Stars Deborah McAndrew. Show more
The Brightonomicon
Episode 9: The Baffling Business of the Bevendean Bat
30 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 ExtraRune and Rizla meet a detonating one-legged seafarer. Robert Rankin's fantastical comic serial with David Warner.
The writer is recruited by Britain's Secret Service. Based on William Somerset Maugham's own experiences read by Alex Jennings. Show more
Roman sleuth Falco discovers an illegal trade in precious metal and foils a kidnap. Lindsey Davis's thriller stars Anton Lesser. Show more
The award-winning American essayist on how no two families are ever alike, and a peep into the caustic mind of the author. From July 2011. Show more
4 Extra Premiere: In Punt and Dennis' topical sitcom, MP Duncan is mired in the politics of ugly buildings. Stars James Fleet. From October 2006. Show more
A mysterious young man brings his mum for a special meal at Warwick Hedge's Cambridgeshire restaurant. Stars Trevor Peacock.
4 Extra Premiere. The charismatic and complex playwright who became an overnight success aged 25. Clive Merrison reads Michael Darlow's biography. Episode 1 of 5.
Laura fails to discover Sir Percival's secret from Anne Catherick. Could it have fatal consequences? Stars Juliet Aubrey. Show more
