Ed Byrne is joined by Lucy Porter and Steve Punt to discuss the comedy scene, plus Omid Djalili's Conversation of the Week.
The evil supremo meets Dr Faustus. Martin Jenkins' fable adaptation of a man selling his soul to the Devil. Stars Mark Gatiss.
Meteorologist Helen Young talks to eye witnesses about the Aurora Borealis - rare and dramatic lights seen in Edinburgh's sky.
The ex-variety star sells a clock which isn't his, and practises for Antiques Roadshow. Stars Steve Delaney. From January 2008. Show more
The adventures of The Glums and the Scarlet Pimple! Stars Jimmy Edwards, Dick Bentley and June Whitfield. From February 1956. Show more
Les Dawson pays tribute to a feisty barber, and Cosmo Smallpiece chairs a chat show. With Daphne Oxenford. From January 1985. Show more
With Professor Calculus in grave danger, the boy reporter and dog Snowy lead a rescue. Stars Richard Pearce and Andrew Sachs.
The incredible shrinking woman brings home a troublesome bionic baby. Based on Alf Proysen's popular books. Stars Alison Steadman.
Kirsty Young explores the choices of the writer and broadcaster in the fifth of a series featuring journalists.
Theatre producer Sir Cameron reflects on his career and the future of the musical - in conversation with Mark Lawson.
What happens when you give an inventor time, space and financial support? Matthew Harvey investigates the pitfalls.
In the Archers spin-off, Amy has a present problem, and Alistair gets a surprise visit.
Describing recent air-raids in his native city of Bradford, the broadcaster's 1940 observations are read by Patrick Stewart.
The evil supremo meets Dr Faustus. Martin Jenkins' fable adaptation of a man selling his soul to the Devil. Stars Mark Gatiss.
Meteorologist Helen Young talks to eye witnesses about the Aurora Borealis - rare and dramatic lights seen in Edinburgh's sky.
Can the Belgian sleuth solve the case of a father murdered 16 years previously? Agatha Christie's whodunit stars John Moffatt. Show more
The adventures of The Glums and the Scarlet Pimple! Stars Jimmy Edwards, Dick Bentley and June Whitfield. From February 1956. Show more
Les Dawson pays tribute to a feisty barber, and Cosmo Smallpiece chairs a chat show. With Daphne Oxenford. From January 1985. Show more
With Professor Calculus in grave danger, the boy reporter and dog Snowy lead a rescue. Stars Richard Pearce and Andrew Sachs.
The incredible shrinking woman brings home a troublesome bionic baby. Based on Alf Proysen's popular books. Stars Alison Steadman.
A History of the World in 100 Objects Omnibus
The Beginnings of Science and Literature
57 minutes on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Available for over a year
Neil MacGregor of the British Museum presents five more items in his history of humanity told through the objects it's made. This week, self-expression through words and numbers. Show more
Mark Gatiss introduces Dawn King's tale of a young couple ignoring warnings on a New Zealand getaway. Stars Christopher Webster. Show more
The Hockens have battened down the hatches against the avian invasion, but will they be safe? Read by Charlie Barnecut.
What happens when you give an inventor time, space and financial support? Matthew Harvey investigates the pitfalls.
In the Archers spin-off, Amy has a present problem, and Alistair gets a surprise visit.
Describing recent air-raids in his native city of Bradford, the broadcaster's 1940 observations are read by Patrick Stewart.
The adventures of The Glums and the Scarlet Pimple! Stars Jimmy Edwards, Dick Bentley and June Whitfield. From February 1956. Show more
Les Dawson pays tribute to a feisty barber, and Cosmo Smallpiece chairs a chat show. With Daphne Oxenford. From January 1985. Show more
Kirsty Young explores the choices of the writer and broadcaster in the fifth of a series featuring journalists.
Theatre producer Sir Cameron reflects on his career and the future of the musical - in conversation with Mark Lawson.
The ex-variety star sells a clock which isn't his, and practises for Antiques Roadshow. Stars Steve Delaney. From January 2008. Show more
The pathologists help a celebrated Dutch anatomist in the first ever 'live' radio autopsy. Stars Peter Davison. From July 2003. Show more
Andi Osho and her guest chat about life and laughs.
Jobless Rex is hiding at home, but Jessica thinks she's got a ghost and holds a seance. Stars Frances Barber. From October 2001.
Trying to find a job, can Pod meet the challenge of becoming a first-class umpire? Stars Christopher Douglas. From April 2004. Show more
Mark Gatiss introduces Dawn King's tale of a young couple ignoring warnings on a New Zealand getaway. Stars Christopher Webster. Show more
The Hockens have battened down the hatches against the avian invasion, but will they be safe? Read by Charlie Barnecut.
Kirsty Young explores the choices of the writer and broadcaster in the fifth of a series featuring journalists.
Theatre producer Sir Cameron reflects on his career and the future of the musical - in conversation with Mark Lawson.
What happens when you give an inventor time, space and financial support? Matthew Harvey investigates the pitfalls.
In the Archers spin-off, Amy has a present problem, and Alistair gets a surprise visit.
Describing recent air-raids in his native city of Bradford, the broadcaster's 1940 observations are read by Patrick Stewart.
The adventures of The Glums and the Scarlet Pimple! Stars Jimmy Edwards, Dick Bentley and June Whitfield. From February 1956. Show more
Can the Belgian sleuth solve the case of a father murdered 16 years previously? Agatha Christie's whodunit stars John Moffatt. Show more