Ed Byrne speaks to Milton Jones, and Lucy Porter learns about Lloyd Langford's pessimism. With Danielle Ward and Bruce Dessau.
Christine de Pizan's allegorical fantasy about building a fortress for women from valour, virtue and wisdom. With Kathryn Hunt.
A community recalls their devastating flood of 1953, as meteorologist Helen Young visits East Anglia.
The ex-variety star is invited onto a book show, but first he must find a tea towel. With Steve Delaney, Sue Perkins. From December 2007. Show more
Ron Glum marries Eth at last, at least in prehistoric times. 1955 is another matter. Stars June Whitfield. From June 1955.
Cissie Braithwaite instructs Ada Shufflebotham on the ballet. Stars Les Dawson and Roy Barraclough. From September 1983. Show more
When explorers return from Peru and fall mysteriously ill, the intrepid boy reporter is on the case. Stars Richard Pearce.
The incredible shrinking woman's sister arrives with a very handy handbag. Based on Alf Proysen's books. Stars Alison Steadman.
Kirsty Young explores the choices of the former war reporter and MP in the fourth of a series featuring journalists.
Poet Pam Ayres talks about her career, being pigeonholed, and her first book of memoirs in conversation with Mark Lawson.
Many inventors have poor business skills, but one man is out to build bridges and change perceptions. Matthew Harvey reports.
In the Archers spin-off, Daniel plucks up courage and Alistair has a helper.
Looking back to the very first day of the war, broadcaster JB Priestley's observations from 1940 are read by Patrick Stewart.
Christine de Pizan's allegorical fantasy about building a fortress for women from valour, virtue and wisdom. With Kathryn Hunt.
A community recalls their devastating flood of 1953, as meteorologist Helen Young visits East Anglia.
South American republic Olifa is rich in minerals and ripe for revolution. High adventure with Ian McDiarmid and Fiona Francis. Show more
Ron Glum marries Eth at last, at least in prehistoric times. 1955 is another matter. Stars June Whitfield. From June 1955.
Cissie Braithwaite instructs Ada Shufflebotham on the ballet. Stars Les Dawson and Roy Barraclough. From September 1983. Show more
When explorers return from Peru and fall mysteriously ill, the intrepid boy reporter is on the case. Stars Richard Pearce.
The incredible shrinking woman's sister arrives with a very handy handbag. Based on Alf Proysen's books. Stars Alison Steadman.
A History of the World in 100 Objects Omnibus
The First Cities and States (4000 - 2000 BC)
1 hour
on BBC Radio 4 ExtraAvailable for over a year
Another chance to hear the Director of the British Museum retell the history of human development with 100 selected objects from the Museum. This week - the world's first cities. Show more
Mark Gatiss introduces Christina Balit's tale of an ex-alcoholic on the run from more than just his AA buddy. Stars Ian Hogg. Show more
The birds are 'never satisfied, never still'. The natural world turns on mankind as a war veteran and his family come under attack. Charlie Barnecut reads the original chiller. Show more
Many inventors have poor business skills, but one man is out to build bridges and change perceptions. Matthew Harvey reports.
In the Archers spin-off, Daniel plucks up courage and Alistair has a helper.
Looking back to the very first day of the war, broadcaster JB Priestley's observations from 1940 are read by Patrick Stewart.
Ron Glum marries Eth at last, at least in prehistoric times. 1955 is another matter. Stars June Whitfield. From June 1955.
Cissie Braithwaite instructs Ada Shufflebotham on the ballet. Stars Les Dawson and Roy Barraclough. From September 1983. Show more
Kirsty Young explores the choices of the former war reporter and MP in the fourth of a series featuring journalists.
Poet Pam Ayres talks about her career, being pigeonholed, and her first book of memoirs in conversation with Mark Lawson.
The ex-variety star is invited onto a book show, but first he must find a tea towel. With Steve Delaney, Sue Perkins. From December 2007. Show more
Dr Webster is puzzled when his 13 year old daughter isn't keen on a trip to the path lab. Stars Peter Davison. From July 2003. Show more
Andi Osho and her guest chat about life and laughs.
As Rex and landlady Jessica yearn for adventure, they must unexpectedly cooperate. Stars David Bamber. From September 2001.
The player's ambitions to make money on the after-dinner speaker circuit are scuppered. Stars Chris Douglas. From April 2004. Show more
Mark Gatiss introduces Christina Balit's tale of an ex-alcoholic on the run from more than just his AA buddy. Stars Ian Hogg. Show more
The birds are 'never satisfied, never still'. The natural world turns on mankind as a war veteran and his family come under attack. Charlie Barnecut reads the original chiller. Show more
Kirsty Young explores the choices of the former war reporter and MP in the fourth of a series featuring journalists.
Poet Pam Ayres talks about her career, being pigeonholed, and her first book of memoirs in conversation with Mark Lawson.
Many inventors have poor business skills, but one man is out to build bridges and change perceptions. Matthew Harvey reports.
In the Archers spin-off, Daniel plucks up courage and Alistair has a helper.
Looking back to the very first day of the war, broadcaster JB Priestley's observations from 1940 are read by Patrick Stewart.
Ron Glum marries Eth at last, at least in prehistoric times. 1955 is another matter. Stars June Whitfield. From June 1955.
South American republic Olifa is rich in minerals and ripe for revolution. High adventure with Ian McDiarmid and Fiona Francis. Show more
