Paul Roseby remembers the pain of short-lived musicals inspired by royalty and religion. With Polly James and Bonnie Langford.
Becky Sharp's husband is taken to debtors' prison. William Makepeace Thackeray dramatisation concluded by Stephen Fry. Show more
The Chain Gangers are nearly 2 months in to their mini-epic now. This week Susan's wedding reveals something special about her.
Bored with daily life, two friends plan to escape Meadowbank Old People's Home. Short story read by June Whitfield.
The award-winning American essayist on buying a holiday home and struggling with genders when learning French. From July 2011. Show more
Pa Glum warns Ron about feeling jealous. Frank Muir and Denis Norden's classic comedy stars Jimmy Edwards. From March 1954.
Ben needs jokes for his big speech at the Festival of Britain. Can the family help? Stars Ben Lyon. From February 1951. Show more
Young sweep Tom's cruel master forces him up Hartover Hall's chimneys. Stars Philip Jackson, Julia McKenzie and Timothy West. Show more
Kirsty Young presents gems from the Desert Island Discs archive. In the third in our series of singer-songwriters, we hear the choices Christy Moore, who was interviewed in 2007.
The actor talks about the pressures of fame and finding fulfilment in ensemble acting - in conversation with Mark Lawson.
Dick Barton hits the airwaves, and BBC Children's Hour turns 25. Six selected years in radio history with Daphne Oxenford.
Mark Radcliffe looks at the comedians' comedian, Jimmy James, a teetotaller revered for his stage act of playing a drunk. Show more
Becky Sharp's husband is taken to debtors' prison. William Makepeace Thackeray dramatisation concluded by Stephen Fry. Show more
The Chain Gangers are nearly 2 months in to their mini-epic now. This week Susan's wedding reveals something special about her.
Bored with daily life, two friends plan to escape Meadowbank Old People's Home. Short story read by June Whitfield.
Rushing to France, Belgian sleuth Hercule Poirot finds his client stabbed to death. Agatha Christie whodunit with John Moffatt. Show more
Pa Glum warns Ron about feeling jealous. Frank Muir and Denis Norden's classic comedy stars Jimmy Edwards. From March 1954.
Ben needs jokes for his big speech at the Festival of Britain. Can the family help? Stars Ben Lyon. From February 1951. Show more
Young sweep Tom's cruel master forces him up Hartover Hall's chimneys. Stars Philip Jackson, Julia McKenzie and Timothy West. Show more
Hijinks abound as the cheeky schoolboy performs in a pantomime, with a twist. 50th anniversary broadcast on the exact day. Stars Jimmy Clitheroe. From December 1963.
Confusion reigns as Noote does his aunt a favour behind the Bishop's back. Adapted from TV. With Derek Nimmo. From March 1971. Show more
The Man in Black reveals the horror in a small box bequeathed to a scientist. Stars Edward de Souza and James Laurenson.
A Short History of Gothic
3. The Lady of the House of Love by Angela Carter
30 minutes on BBC Radio 4 Extra
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An unwary army officer meets the last of the Nosferatu family. Vampire tale with a twist. Read by Indira Varma. Show more
Dick Barton hits the airwaves, and BBC Children's Hour turns 25. Six selected years in radio history with Daphne Oxenford.
Mark Radcliffe looks at the comedians' comedian, Jimmy James, a teetotaller revered for his stage act of playing a drunk. Show more
Pa Glum warns Ron about feeling jealous. Frank Muir and Denis Norden's classic comedy stars Jimmy Edwards. From March 1954.
Ben needs jokes for his big speech at the Festival of Britain. Can the family help? Stars Ben Lyon. From February 1951. Show more
Kirsty Young presents gems from the Desert Island Discs archive. In the third in our series of singer-songwriters, we hear the choices Christy Moore, who was interviewed in 2007.
The actor talks about the pressures of fame and finding fulfilment in ensemble acting - in conversation with Mark Lawson.
The award-winning American essayist on buying a holiday home and struggling with genders when learning French. From July 2011. Show more
The improvised historical family saga's two-part romp about a Victorian travelling circus. With Josie Lawrence. From July 1995. Show more
Stephen Carlin talks to Andi about the sketch show he's in during the Edinburgh Festival.
90-something good-time girl Dora Dale dishes more dirt on her celebrity chums to Martin Kelner. With Jake Yapp. From August 2006. Show more
The nostalgic spiffing spoof of adventure story papers for boys. With Alistair McGowan and Peter Baynham. From September 1991. Show more
The Man in Black reveals the horror in a small box bequeathed to a scientist. Stars Edward de Souza and James Laurenson.
A Short History of Gothic
3. The Lady of the House of Love by Angela Carter
30 minutes on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Available for 11 months
An unwary army officer meets the last of the Nosferatu family. Vampire tale with a twist. Read by Indira Varma. Show more
Kirsty Young presents gems from the Desert Island Discs archive. In the third in our series of singer-songwriters, we hear the choices Christy Moore, who was interviewed in 2007.
The actor talks about the pressures of fame and finding fulfilment in ensemble acting - in conversation with Mark Lawson.
Dick Barton hits the airwaves, and BBC Children's Hour turns 25. Six selected years in radio history with Daphne Oxenford.
Mark Radcliffe looks at the comedians' comedian, Jimmy James, a teetotaller revered for his stage act of playing a drunk. Show more
Pa Glum warns Ron about feeling jealous. Frank Muir and Denis Norden's classic comedy stars Jimmy Edwards. From March 1954.
Rushing to France, Belgian sleuth Hercule Poirot finds his client stabbed to death. Agatha Christie whodunit with John Moffatt. Show more