Paul Roseby recalls doomed musicals about bombing Nagasaki, a travelling executioner and Leonardo da Vinci. With Don Black.
Vera and Irene enter cyberspace and look forward to new family arrivals. Stars Patricia Routledge and Prunella Scales.
This week our listeners have Susan finding out more about her past. And we look at some ideas that didn't quite make the grade.
Author Neil K is stranded with the talkative characters of his unfinished Western story. Short story read by Jack Davenport.
Grandad Sandy Hopper's quiet life is shattered when his daughter and son-in-law make use of his address. Stars Ronnie Corbett. From July 2011. Show more
Pa Glum reflects on the value of money. Frank Muir and Denis Norden's classic comedy stars Jimmy Edwards and June Whitfield. From April 1954.
Barbara is playing Ophelia in the school show. Could this be her big break? With Ben Lyon and Bebe Daniels. From April 1952. Show more
The Fairies have turned Tom into a Water Baby, but warn him to behave. Stars Philip Jackson, Maggie McCarthy and Timothy West. Show more
Kirsty Young presents gems from the Desert Island Discs archive. In the last of our series of singer-songwriters, we hear the castaway choices of Barry Manilow.
Has Miriam Margolyes' acting career been as she hoped or have there been surprises? In conversation with Mark Lawson.
Tony Hancock's diary, and records banned from the BBC airwaves. Six selected years in radio history with Daphne Oxenford.
Mark Radcliffe traces the career of the fiddler who became one of the most successful comedians of the 1950s and 60s. Show more
Vera and Irene enter cyberspace and look forward to new family arrivals. Stars Patricia Routledge and Prunella Scales.
This week our listeners have Susan finding out more about her past. And we look at some ideas that didn't quite make the grade.
Author Neil K is stranded with the talkative characters of his unfinished Western story. Short story read by Jack Davenport.
Whodunnits
Hercule Poirot - Elephants Can Remember
1 hour, 30 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 ExtraAvailable for 5 months
Poirot probes a double-suicide in the past, threatening a young couple's future. Agatha Christie whodunnit stars John Moffatt. Show more
Pa Glum reflects on the value of money. Frank Muir and Denis Norden's classic comedy stars Jimmy Edwards and June Whitfield. From April 1954.
Barbara is playing Ophelia in the school show. Could this be her big break? With Ben Lyon and Bebe Daniels. From April 1952. Show more
The Fairies have turned Tom into a Water Baby, but warn him to behave. Stars Philip Jackson, Maggie McCarthy and Timothy West. Show more
The cheeky schoolboy looks back over his past misdemeanours in the 100th episode. Stars Jimmy Clitheroe. From February 1964. Show more
Clerical confusion reigns when Noote's friend asks him to marry her. Adapted from TV. With Jonathan Cecil. From July 1972. Show more
The Man in Black reveals how a sinister voice sparks a trail of terror for Jenny. Stars Edward de Souza and Helena Breck.
A Short History of Gothic
4. Those Who Seek Forgiveness by Laurell K Hamilton
30 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 ExtraAvailable for years
Laurell K Hamilton's legendary Anita Blake helps a woman revive her recently deceased husband. But why? Read by Melanie Bond. Show more
Tony Hancock's diary, and records banned from the BBC airwaves. Six selected years in radio history with Daphne Oxenford.
Mark Radcliffe traces the career of the fiddler who became one of the most successful comedians of the 1950s and 60s. Show more
Pa Glum reflects on the value of money. Frank Muir and Denis Norden's classic comedy stars Jimmy Edwards and June Whitfield. From April 1954.
Barbara is playing Ophelia in the school show. Could this be her big break? With Ben Lyon and Bebe Daniels. From April 1952. Show more
Kirsty Young presents gems from the Desert Island Discs archive. In the last of our series of singer-songwriters, we hear the castaway choices of Barry Manilow.
Has Miriam Margolyes' acting career been as she hoped or have there been surprises? In conversation with Mark Lawson.
Grandad Sandy Hopper's quiet life is shattered when his daughter and son-in-law make use of his address. Stars Ronnie Corbett. From July 2011. Show more
The life of young Billy at his Victorian boarding school. Improvised historical family saga with Paul Merton. From July 1995. Show more
Joining Andi Osho in the studio is Eric Lampaert, who talks about his Edinburgh show 'Where's Eric?'.
The story of English cricket's arrogant, politically incorrect money-grabbing star. Stars Christopher Douglas. From May 2001. Show more
The meaning of autumn and novelty dance lessons, in the spoof boys' adventure paper. Stars Alistair McGowan. From September 1991. Show more
The Man in Black reveals how a sinister voice sparks a trail of terror for Jenny. Stars Edward de Souza and Helena Breck.
A Short History of Gothic
4. Those Who Seek Forgiveness by Laurell K Hamilton
30 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 ExtraAvailable for years
Laurell K Hamilton's legendary Anita Blake helps a woman revive her recently deceased husband. But why? Read by Melanie Bond. Show more
Kirsty Young presents gems from the Desert Island Discs archive. In the last of our series of singer-songwriters, we hear the castaway choices of Barry Manilow.
Has Miriam Margolyes' acting career been as she hoped or have there been surprises? In conversation with Mark Lawson.
Tony Hancock's diary, and records banned from the BBC airwaves. Six selected years in radio history with Daphne Oxenford.
Mark Radcliffe traces the career of the fiddler who became one of the most successful comedians of the 1950s and 60s. Show more
Pa Glum reflects on the value of money. Frank Muir and Denis Norden's classic comedy stars Jimmy Edwards and June Whitfield. From April 1954.
Whodunnits
Hercule Poirot - Elephants Can Remember
1 hour, 30 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 ExtraAvailable for 5 months
Poirot probes a double-suicide in the past, threatening a young couple's future. Agatha Christie whodunnit stars John Moffatt. Show more
