The story of the magical English nanny - poised, punctilious and practically perfect in every way. Stars Juliet Stevenson. Show more
More mystery afloat, as the worried detective tackles Salty West and uncovers links to Steve. Stars Peter Coke. From May 1956. Show more
On the run from the police, sleuth Albert Campion and his servant Lugg receive a deeply unsettling visitor. Roger Allam reads Margery Allingham's mystery. Show more
Ian Rankin - Beggars Banquet
1. Facing the Music 1/2
15 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 ExtraAvailable for 9 months
Inspector Rebus discovers a bigger story behind a valuable theft from an Edinburgh hi-fi shop. Read by James Macpherson. Show more
After arguing all day, the former variety star sparks confusion when he arrives at the BBC. Stars Steve Delaney. From March 2007.
John Lloyd and new curator Dave Gorman welcome Francesca Stavrakopoulou, Alex Bellos and Jimmy Carr. From October 2011. Episode 1 of 6. Show more
Kenneth Horne anchors a sinister BBC battle and how to get massive lallies at Body Bona. With Kenneth Williams. From June 1967 Show more
Radio Prune presents A Kick in the Arts, and So You Think You've Got a Feed Line? With Bill Oddie. From November 1973. Show more
Marcus Brigstocke invites comic Sarah Millican to eat Chinese food with chopsticks and read The Joy of Sex. From October 2011. Show more
Manager Peter and HR's Sam are late, but is their new boss also on the train? Stars Nicholas Le Prevost. From February 2009. Show more
RL Stevenson - The Master of Ballantrae
2. The Unpeaceful Rest
1 hour
on BBC Radio 4 ExtraAvailable for 10 months
After the brother's bitter duel, the body of James Durie has mysteriously disappeared. Stars David Rintoul and Liam Brennan. Show more
Sailing round the Mediterranean, a young lady writes about the upper-class antics on board ship. Read by Abigail Docherty. From March 2003.
Clive Anderson chats to hit American crime author David Baldacci, Ade Edmondson and his band The Bad Shepherds and another Comic Stripper Peter Richardson. Show more
Kenneth Horne anchors a sinister BBC battle and how to get massive lallies at Body Bona. With Kenneth Williams. From June 1967 Show more
Radio Prune presents A Kick in the Arts, and So You Think You've Got a Feed Line? With Bill Oddie. From November 1973. Show more
More mystery afloat, as the worried detective tackles Salty West and uncovers links to Steve. Stars Peter Coke. From May 1956. Show more
On the run from the police, sleuth Albert Campion and his servant Lugg receive a deeply unsettling visitor. Roger Allam reads Margery Allingham's mystery. Show more
Ian Rankin - Beggars Banquet
1. Facing the Music 1/2
15 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 ExtraAvailable for 9 months
Inspector Rebus discovers a bigger story behind a valuable theft from an Edinburgh hi-fi shop. Read by James Macpherson. Show more
London 1958: Teacher Braithwaite faces prejudice as a child welfare officer. 'To Sir With Love' sequel with Kwame Kwei Armah.
The frustration of 17 years of Roman occupation finally boils over as Boudicca's bloody revolt takes off. Anna Massey narrates.
Eleanor Bron reads Michael Holroyd's biography of Victorian stage greats Henry Irving and Ellen Terry. 'Fallen' Ellen runs off. Show more
The actress reads the story of her and John Thaw's individual beginnings, framed by her diaries of their deep and passionate partnership.
RL Stevenson - The Master of Ballantrae
2. The Unpeaceful Rest
1 hour
on BBC Radio 4 ExtraAvailable for 10 months
After the brother's bitter duel, the body of James Durie has mysteriously disappeared. Stars David Rintoul and Liam Brennan. Show more
Mel Giedroyc gets the lowdown on Britain's only posionous snake and asks who's better - zombies or vampires? Plus, we hear the first part of our story Vlad The Drac.
The residents await news from New York, and the Hawthornes are fretting. It's 1956 in the sleepy Irish town. Starring TP McKenna. Show more
After arguing all day, the former variety star sparks confusion when he arrives at the BBC. Stars Steve Delaney. From March 2007.
An invasion by aliens interrupts a wedding anniversary celebration. Sci-fi trilogy stars James Laurenson and Jennifer Piercey. Show more
A story by award-winning author Susanna Clarke begins this series showcasing new short story writers.
A mild-mannered doctor and his monstrous alter ego. Tim Pigott-Smith reads RL Stevenson's classic tale of dual personality. From April 1996. Show more
Kenneth Horne anchors a sinister BBC battle and how to get massive lallies at Body Bona. With Kenneth Williams. From June 1967 Show more
Radio Prune presents A Kick in the Arts, and So You Think You've Got a Feed Line? With Bill Oddie. From November 1973. Show more
More mystery afloat, as the worried detective tackles Salty West and uncovers links to Steve. Stars Peter Coke. From May 1956. Show more
On the run from the police, sleuth Albert Campion and his servant Lugg receive a deeply unsettling visitor. Roger Allam reads Margery Allingham's mystery. Show more
Ian Rankin - Beggars Banquet
1. Facing the Music 1/2
15 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 ExtraAvailable for 9 months
Inspector Rebus discovers a bigger story behind a valuable theft from an Edinburgh hi-fi shop. Read by James Macpherson. Show more
Sailing round the Mediterranean, a young lady writes about the upper-class antics on board ship. Read by Abigail Docherty. From March 2003.
Clive Anderson chats to hit American crime author David Baldacci, Ade Edmondson and his band The Bad Shepherds and another Comic Stripper Peter Richardson. Show more
John Lloyd and new curator Dave Gorman welcome Francesca Stavrakopoulou, Alex Bellos and Jimmy Carr. From October 2011. Episode 1 of 6. Show more
Marcus Brigstocke invites comic Sarah Millican to eat Chinese food with chopsticks and read The Joy of Sex. From October 2011. Show more
Featuring jokes that you won't have heard in this week's News Quiz, some clips from the archives and exclusive behind-the-scenes material.
The Tape Recorded Highlights of a Humble Bee
Episode 5: 'Out and About' and 'Downtown'
15 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 Extra
A hapless, jazz-loving insect's audio diary of his mainly uneventful life. With Mark Williams and Tim Whitnall. From July 2003.
An invasion by aliens interrupts a wedding anniversary celebration. Sci-fi trilogy stars James Laurenson and Jennifer Piercey. Show more
A story by award-winning author Susanna Clarke begins this series showcasing new short story writers.
A mild-mannered doctor and his monstrous alter ego. Tim Pigott-Smith reads RL Stevenson's classic tale of dual personality. From April 1996. Show more
More mystery afloat, as the worried detective tackles Salty West and uncovers links to Steve. Stars Peter Coke. From May 1956. Show more
On the run from the police, sleuth Albert Campion and his servant Lugg receive a deeply unsettling visitor. Roger Allam reads Margery Allingham's mystery. Show more
Ian Rankin - Beggars Banquet
1. Facing the Music 1/2
15 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 ExtraAvailable for 9 months
Inspector Rebus discovers a bigger story behind a valuable theft from an Edinburgh hi-fi shop. Read by James Macpherson. Show more
Marcus Brigstocke invites comic Sarah Millican to eat Chinese food with chopsticks and read The Joy of Sex. From October 2011. Show more
Manager Peter and HR's Sam are late, but is their new boss also on the train? Stars Nicholas Le Prevost. From February 2009. Show more
RL Stevenson - The Master of Ballantrae
2. The Unpeaceful Rest
1 hour
on BBC Radio 4 ExtraAvailable for 10 months
After the brother's bitter duel, the body of James Durie has mysteriously disappeared. Stars David Rintoul and Liam Brennan. Show more
Sailing round the Mediterranean, a young lady writes about the upper-class antics on board ship. Read by Abigail Docherty. From March 2003.
Clive Anderson chats to hit American crime author David Baldacci, Ade Edmondson and his band The Bad Shepherds and another Comic Stripper Peter Richardson. Show more
