Paul Roseby investigates the disasters of British musical theatre, including Lionel Bart's 'Twang!!'. With Lynda Bellingham.

Ambitious Becky abandons marriage plans for a job as a governess. Luckily, this brings new marriage prospects. With Geoffrey Whitehead. Show more

The subterranean encounters continue in the story told by its listeners. Can Susan trust her husband, and what is the cost if she does?

From their aerial view, a beautiful statue and a swallow team up to help the poor in the city below. Read by John Moffatt. From December 1997.

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

Eth worries about her wedding reception in The Glums, plus a taste of BBC auditions. With Dick Bentley and June Whitfield. From February 1954.

Daughter Barbara is in love with Ronnie Harris, and father Ben is not happy. Stars Bebe Daniels and Ben Lyon. From January 1955. Show more

The schoolboy's facing a premature end to his time at Rugby, but Dr Arnold has a plan. Thomas Hughes' drama with Robert Hardy.

Kirsty Young presents gems from the Desert Island Discs archive. In this series we hear the castaway choices of singer-songwriters, beginning with George Michael.

A surviving series extract starring gap-toothed cad of English comedy Terry-Thomas. With Joan Sims. From February 1954. Show more

Sir John Reith's BBC discovers how to operate away from the studios. Six selected years in radio history with Daphne Oxenford.

Mark Radcliffe remembers Sandy Powell, the Rotherham comedian famed for his catchphrases and comic ventriloquism. From 1999. Show more

Ambitious Becky abandons marriage plans for a job as a governess. Luckily, this brings new marriage prospects. With Geoffrey Whitehead. Show more

The subterranean encounters continue in the story told by its listeners. Can Susan trust her husband, and what is the cost if she does?

From their aerial view, a beautiful statue and a swallow team up to help the poor in the city below. Read by John Moffatt. From December 1997.

Lord Nelson's passionate affair with vulgar Emma Hamilton sparks family conflict. Terrence Rattigan's play stars Anna Massey.

Eth worries about her wedding reception in The Glums, plus a taste of BBC auditions. With Dick Bentley and June Whitfield. From February 1954.

Daughter Barbara is in love with Ronnie Harris, and father Ben is not happy. Stars Bebe Daniels and Ben Lyon. From January 1955. Show more

The schoolboy's facing a premature end to his time at Rugby, but Dr Arnold has a plan. Thomas Hughes' drama with Robert Hardy.

Mother won't let the cheeky schoolboy keep a pet, but then a wet nose appears. Stars Jimmy Clitheroe. From February 1959.

An unwelcome visitor arrives. Clerical comedy adapted from TV, with Derek Nimmo and William Mervyn. From January 1971. Show more

A man makes wishes on a very unusual gift that's been cast with a sinister spell. Stars Oliver Maguire and Trudy Kelly.

A thief's eerie encounter with a stranger in a shop, forces him to reassess his life. Read by Hugh Bonneville Show more

Sir John Reith's BBC discovers how to operate away from the studios. Six selected years in radio history with Daphne Oxenford.

Mark Radcliffe remembers Sandy Powell, the Rotherham comedian famed for his catchphrases and comic ventriloquism. From 1999. Show more

Eth worries about her wedding reception in The Glums, plus a taste of BBC auditions. With Dick Bentley and June Whitfield. From February 1954.

Daughter Barbara is in love with Ronnie Harris, and father Ben is not happy. Stars Bebe Daniels and Ben Lyon. From January 1955. Show more

Kirsty Young presents gems from the Desert Island Discs archive. In this series we hear the castaway choices of singer-songwriters, beginning with George Michael.

A surviving series extract starring gap-toothed cad of English comedy Terry-Thomas. With Joan Sims. From February 1954. 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

Murder, intrigue and a fast-talking parrot aboard a luxury cruiser. Improvised family saga with Paul Merton. From July 1994. Show more

Andi Osho and her guest chat about life and laughs.

90-something good-time girl Dora Dale dishes the dirt on her celeb chums to Martin Kelner. With Jake Yapp. From August 2006. Show more

When the Asian radio station boss gets religion, the result is far from heavenly. Stars Sanjeev Bhaskar. From October 1996. Show more

A man makes wishes on a very unusual gift that's been cast with a sinister spell. Stars Oliver Maguire and Trudy Kelly.

A thief's eerie encounter with a stranger in a shop, forces him to reassess his life. Read by Hugh Bonneville Show more

Kirsty Young presents gems from the Desert Island Discs archive. In this series we hear the castaway choices of singer-songwriters, beginning with George Michael.

A surviving series extract starring gap-toothed cad of English comedy Terry-Thomas. With Joan Sims. From February 1954. Show more

Sir John Reith's BBC discovers how to operate away from the studios. Six selected years in radio history with Daphne Oxenford.

Mark Radcliffe remembers Sandy Powell, the Rotherham comedian famed for his catchphrases and comic ventriloquism. From 1999. Show more

Eth worries about her wedding reception in The Glums, plus a taste of BBC auditions. With Dick Bentley and June Whitfield. From February 1954.

Lord Nelson's passionate affair with vulgar Emma Hamilton sparks family conflict. Terrence Rattigan's play stars Anna Massey.