Ed Byrne, Sarah Millican, Alex Horne and Rich Fulcher discuss the best of upcoming British comedy from radio, screen and stage.
A young man escapes a dreary clerkship in industrial Yorkshire by taking a job as a teacher in Belgium. Stars Paul Venables. Show more
Helen Young talks to witnesses and experts about the last century's worst tornado in London's Gunnersbury, on 8th December 1954.
The ex-variety star is convinced he can play Malcolm's grandpa in a toffee commercial. Stars Steve Delaney. From January 2008.
Pa Glum mediates between Ron and Eth - who gets which presents? Stars Jimmy Edwards and June Whitfield. From December 1953.
Les Dawson's topics are marriages and mothers-in-law, plus Wotan, Man of Steel, camps it up. With Daphne Oxenford. From March 1985. Show more
With two rival factions desperate for his latest invention, Professor Calculus goes missing in Geneva. Stars Richard Pearce.
A poor man has just three days to sew a cherry silk coat for the Mayor. Festive tale starring Miriam Margolyes.
Kirsty Young explores the choices of the foreign correspondent in the last of a series featuring some of the UK's foremost journalists.
The actor and comedian reveals the secrets behind Alan Partridge's new writing career, in conversation with Mark Lawson.
A wily dog smells trouble when his owner meets an old acquaintance from school. Bernard Cribbins reads Alan Plater's story.
In the Archers spin-off, Daniel is wondering if he'll need that dinner jacket after all, and Alistair is dreading the Christmas carol concert.
A lovesick swallow and a once-golden statue form a heartbreaking, emotional bond. Bernard Cribbins reads Oscar Wilde's story.
A young man escapes a dreary clerkship in industrial Yorkshire by taking a job as a teacher in Belgium. Stars Paul Venables. Show more
Helen Young talks to witnesses and experts about the last century's worst tornado in London's Gunnersbury, on 8th December 1954.
Mysterious events in a house turn frightening in a gripping reworking of the Welsh Blodeuwedd myth. Stars Siriol Jenkins.
Pa Glum mediates between Ron and Eth - who gets which presents? Stars Jimmy Edwards and June Whitfield. From December 1953.
Les Dawson's topics are marriages and mothers-in-law, plus Wotan, Man of Steel, camps it up. With Daphne Oxenford. From March 1985. Show more
With two rival factions desperate for his latest invention, Professor Calculus goes missing in Geneva. Stars Richard Pearce.
A poor man has just three days to sew a cherry silk coat for the Mayor. Festive tale starring Miriam Margolyes.
A History of the World in 100 Objects Omnibus
Episode 5: Old World, New Powers (1100-300 BC)
1 hour on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Available for over a year
Neil MacGregor presents an omnibus edition of five more items in his history of human development, exploring the rise of new societies 3,000 years ago. Show more
Mark Gatiss introduces Janice Okoh's cautionary tale. A desperate love quest sparks a chilling reunion. Stars Nikki Amuka-Bird. Show more
Will the Triggs be able to help Nat's family, or have the avian attackers got to them first? Read by Charlie Barnecut.
A wily dog smells trouble when his owner meets an old acquaintance from school. Bernard Cribbins reads Alan Plater's story.
In the Archers spin-off, Daniel is wondering if he'll need that dinner jacket after all, and Alistair is dreading the Christmas carol concert.
A lovesick swallow and a once-golden statue form a heartbreaking, emotional bond. Bernard Cribbins reads Oscar Wilde's story.
Pa Glum mediates between Ron and Eth - who gets which presents? Stars Jimmy Edwards and June Whitfield. From December 1953.
Les Dawson's topics are marriages and mothers-in-law, plus Wotan, Man of Steel, camps it up. With Daphne Oxenford. From March 1985. Show more
Kirsty Young explores the choices of the foreign correspondent in the last of a series featuring some of the UK's foremost journalists.
The actor and comedian reveals the secrets behind Alan Partridge's new writing career, in conversation with Mark Lawson.
The ex-variety star is convinced he can play Malcolm's grandpa in a toffee commercial. Stars Steve Delaney. From January 2008.
The garrulous stand-up comedian entertains an audience at London's Albery Theatre, with a host of eclectic themes. From 1994.
Loyalties are split for our hero, as a billionaire plans to demolish his home ground. Stars Christopher Douglas. From May 2004. Show more
Mark Gatiss introduces Janice Okoh's cautionary tale. A desperate love quest sparks a chilling reunion. Stars Nikki Amuka-Bird. Show more
Will the Triggs be able to help Nat's family, or have the avian attackers got to them first? Read by Charlie Barnecut.
Kirsty Young explores the choices of the foreign correspondent in the last of a series featuring some of the UK's foremost journalists.
The actor and comedian reveals the secrets behind Alan Partridge's new writing career, in conversation with Mark Lawson.
A wily dog smells trouble when his owner meets an old acquaintance from school. Bernard Cribbins reads Alan Plater's story.
In the Archers spin-off, Daniel is wondering if he'll need that dinner jacket after all, and Alistair is dreading the Christmas carol concert.
A lovesick swallow and a once-golden statue form a heartbreaking, emotional bond. Bernard Cribbins reads Oscar Wilde's story.
Pa Glum mediates between Ron and Eth - who gets which presents? Stars Jimmy Edwards and June Whitfield. From December 1953.
Mysterious events in a house turn frightening in a gripping reworking of the Welsh Blodeuwedd myth. Stars Siriol Jenkins.