Phonsie's plans perturb the locals, but Muriel's accident proves a blessing. It's 1956 in the sleepy Irish town. Stars TP McKenna. Show more
The showbiz legend has got hospital tests, and says his goodbyes in case the worst happens. Stars Steve Delaney. From March 2007.
With key witness Mary dead, there's drama at her flat and the suave sleuth worries about Steve. Stars Peter Coke. From 1954. Show more
Rejected by Miss Beveridge, the debonair, if slightly decrepit, spy Lucifer Box seeks oblivion in dark Soho. Read by the author. Show more
After 19 years of trying, Wendy is finally pregnant, but Robin thinks he is too young for fatherhood. Stars Kay Stonham. From 2005. Show more
A bike accident lands Tom Sheffield in A&E, just as he is about to go for a pizza. Stars Jonny Sweet. From October 2011. Show more
Fleeing from Tobruk in 1942, the military leader leaves behind a precious box. Stars Spike Milligan. From October 1955. Show more
The Martians are coming! Or are they? Is this a spoof? Or a spoof of a spoof? With Nigel Rees and Jo Kendall. From April 1979. 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 6: 'The Pandeban' and 'Feeling Iffy'
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.
The Americans make their presence felt, and tragedy strikes in Hong Kong. Stars Simon Russell Beale and Hugh Bonneville.
Mallory dines alone at a favourite restaurant in Venice and eavesdrops on the couple at the next table. Read by William Trevor. Show more
The Irish singer turned lady of the night. John Peacock's play based on Toulouse-Lautrec's characters. Starring Bonnie Langford.
Fleeing from Tobruk in 1942, the military leader leaves behind a precious box. Stars Spike Milligan. From October 1955. Show more
The Martians are coming! Or are they? Is this a spoof? Or a spoof of a spoof? With Nigel Rees and Jo Kendall. From April 1979. Show more
With key witness Mary dead, there's drama at her flat and the suave sleuth worries about Steve. Stars Peter Coke. From 1954. Show more
Rejected by Miss Beveridge, the debonair, if slightly decrepit, spy Lucifer Box seeks oblivion in dark Soho. Read by the author. Show more
After a year as cyberpals Rosie and Tom still haven't met in the flesh. Tom's revelation that he is 'seeing' Siobhan spurs Rosie into the dating game. Show more
In The Archers spin-off, it's half term but Daniel is a bit low.
The counter-intelligence officer's two lives collide. Jenny Howe reads the memoir of MI5's former chief, Stella Rimington.
Bond is unhappy with his new sidekick, but can she find a way to thaw him out? Alex Jennings reads Ian Fleming's classic novel.
The Americans make their presence felt, and tragedy strikes in Hong Kong. Stars Simon Russell Beale and Hugh Bonneville.
Mel Giedroyc hears about Jacqueline Wilson's favourite books, asks why rabbits have white tails, and finds out whether we could all learn from the humble penguin.
Dithering Bernard tries to get engaged to his flighty partner Iris. Stars Su Pollard and Gorden Kaye. From February 1993. Show more
After 19 years of trying, Wendy is finally pregnant, but Robin thinks he is too young for fatherhood. Stars Kay Stonham. From 2005. Show more
Aliens are threatening Earth, but the British government has a cunning plan. The third of a sci-fi trilogy with Donald Hewlett. Show more
Discovering how to keep death at bay, a Victorian scientist starts resurrecting. Christine Kavanagh reads Nick Moulton's tale.
A widowed mother takes her children to Ireland to try and ease their grief. Juliet Aubrey reads Annie McCartney's spooky tale.
Fleeing from Tobruk in 1942, the military leader leaves behind a precious box. Stars Spike Milligan. From October 1955. Show more
The Martians are coming! Or are they? Is this a spoof? Or a spoof of a spoof? With Nigel Rees and Jo Kendall. From April 1979. Show more
With key witness Mary dead, there's drama at her flat and the suave sleuth worries about Steve. Stars Peter Coke. From 1954. Show more
Rejected by Miss Beveridge, the debonair, if slightly decrepit, spy Lucifer Box seeks oblivion in dark Soho. Read by the author. Show more
Mallory dines alone at a favourite restaurant in Venice and eavesdrops on the couple at the next table. Read by William Trevor. Show more
The Irish singer turned lady of the night. John Peacock's play based on Toulouse-Lautrec's characters. Starring Bonnie Langford.
A bike accident lands Tom Sheffield in A&E, just as he is about to go for a pizza. Stars Jonny Sweet. From October 2011. Show more
The tall, life-embracing, self-effacing clown has much to learn about retail and men. With Patricia Hodge. From August 2008.
George and Beverley feign their deaths to see how their children cope without them. Stars Geoffrey Palmer. From July 2002. Show more
Camilla revamps the TV arts show when budgets must be slashed. Stars Harriet Thorpe and Alistair McGowan. From September 1993.
Aliens are threatening Earth, but the British government has a cunning plan. The third of a sci-fi trilogy with Donald Hewlett. Show more
Discovering how to keep death at bay, a Victorian scientist starts resurrecting. Christine Kavanagh reads Nick Moulton's tale.
A widowed mother takes her children to Ireland to try and ease their grief. Juliet Aubrey reads Annie McCartney's spooky tale.
With key witness Mary dead, there's drama at her flat and the suave sleuth worries about Steve. Stars Peter Coke. From 1954. Show more
Rejected by Miss Beveridge, the debonair, if slightly decrepit, spy Lucifer Box seeks oblivion in dark Soho. Read by the author. 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 6: 'The Pandeban' and 'Feeling Iffy'
15 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 ExtraA hapless, jazz-loving insect's audio diary of his mainly uneventful life. With Mark Williams and Tim Whitnall. From July 2003.
The Americans make their presence felt, and tragedy strikes in Hong Kong. Stars Simon Russell Beale and Hugh Bonneville.
Mallory dines alone at a favourite restaurant in Venice and eavesdrops on the couple at the next table. Read by William Trevor. Show more
The Irish singer turned lady of the night. John Peacock's play based on Toulouse-Lautrec's characters. Starring Bonnie Langford.
