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 seance at a remote house spells out a man's murder. Agatha Christie whodunit with Geoffrey Whitehead as Inspector Narracott. Show more
The sleuth and wife Steve hunt a missing baby and must identify a mystery man. Francis Durbridge's thriller stars Peter Coke. Show more
Grumpy bachelor Robin learns about his past misdemeanours in his parallel universe. Stars Hugh Bonneville. From April 1999. Show more
A welcome visit to the Watford Colosseum for regulars Tim Brooke-Taylor, Barry Cryer and Graeme Garden, plus Andy Hamilton on the panel and Jack Dee in the chair. Show more
Is Kenneth Williams a pseudonym? And how will Julian and Sandy 'Keep Britain Bona'? Stars Kenneth Horne. From April 1968. Show more
The shady lawyer's assistant gets kidnapped. The Marx Brothers' lost shows recreated. With Michael Roberts. From June 1990. Show more
Count Arthur Strong's Radio Show!
Count Arthur Strong's Christmas Special
30 minutes on BBC Radio 4 Extra
One-time variety star Count Arthur Strong prepares for a seasonal appearance at an old folk's home. What could possibly go wrong? Stars Steve Delaney. From December 2006. Show more
Topics include wassailing, 'sums in songs' and Dessert (sic) Island Discs. With Frank Muir and Ian Wallace. From December 1984.
Young hero Kay Harker sets out on a magical quest to find treasure. Starring Sam Salter, Nickolas Grace and Charles Dance. Show more
4 Extra Premiere: The meanings and symbols of Christmas cause chaos for little Thomas, who just wants his father back. Deborah Moggach's seasonal tale read by Douglas Hodge.
Clive Anderson is joined by Ed Byrne, Katherine Parkinson and Adam Nicolson. Jo Bunting talks to the Divine Neil Hannon. With music from Xantone Blacq and Ed Harcourt. Show more
Is Kenneth Williams a pseudonym? And how will Julian and Sandy 'Keep Britain Bona'? Stars Kenneth Horne. From April 1968. Show more
The shady lawyer's assistant gets kidnapped. The Marx Brothers' lost shows recreated. With Michael Roberts. From June 1990. Show more
A seance at a remote house spells out a man's murder. Agatha Christie whodunit with Geoffrey Whitehead as Inspector Narracott. Show more
The sleuth and wife Steve hunt a missing baby and must identify a mystery man. Francis Durbridge's thriller stars Peter Coke. Show more
William Crimsworth has a talented new pupil who tries to warn him about the school. Stars Paul Venables and Niamh Cusack. Show more
This Sceptred Isle
Episode 34: Third Crusade and Death of the Lionheart
15 minutes on BBC Radio 4 Extra
The final crusade and the death of Richard Coeur de Lion. Anna Massey narrates the history of Britain, with Paul Eddington.
Christmas Day at the Starkadders is a chaotic affair - especially over the pudding. Fenella Woolgar reads Stella Gibbons's tale. Made for 4 Extra.
Young hero Kay Harker sets out on a magical quest to find treasure. Starring Sam Salter, Nickolas Grace and Charles Dance. Show more
Plenty of Christmas fun and sparkle with Mel Giedroyc in the last week before the Big Day, plus Alan Bennett reads The House at Pooh Corner.
A sonic jamboree as the two ladies are joined by Peter Pratt. Stars Dr Evadne Hinge and Dame Hilda Bracket. From April 1977. Show more
Grumpy bachelor Robin learns about his past misdemeanours in his parallel universe. Stars Hugh Bonneville. From April 1999. Show more
The Time Lord concludes his tale of battling alien bugs in a 19th-century big top. Stars Tom Baker and Richard Franklin. Show more
The unquestioning crew of starship Challenger follow two on-board 'angels' in search of new home planets. Stars Sean Arnold. Show more
Is Kenneth Williams a pseudonym? And how will Julian and Sandy 'Keep Britain Bona'? Stars Kenneth Horne. From April 1968. Show more
The shady lawyer's assistant gets kidnapped. The Marx Brothers' lost shows recreated. With Michael Roberts. From June 1990. Show more
A seance at a remote house spells out a man's murder. Agatha Christie whodunit with Geoffrey Whitehead as Inspector Narracott. Show more
The sleuth and wife Steve hunt a missing baby and must identify a mystery man. Francis Durbridge's thriller stars Peter Coke. Show more
4 Extra Premiere: The meanings and symbols of Christmas cause chaos for little Thomas, who just wants his father back. Deborah Moggach's seasonal tale read by Douglas Hodge.
Clive Anderson is joined by Ed Byrne, Katherine Parkinson and Adam Nicolson. Jo Bunting talks to the Divine Neil Hannon. With music from Xantone Blacq and Ed Harcourt. Show more
A welcome visit to the Watford Colosseum for regulars Tim Brooke-Taylor, Barry Cryer and Graeme Garden, plus Andy Hamilton on the panel and Jack Dee in the chair. Show more
Count Arthur Strong's Radio Show!
Count Arthur Strong's Christmas Special
30 minutes on BBC Radio 4 Extra
One-time variety star Count Arthur Strong prepares for a seasonal appearance at an old folk's home. What could possibly go wrong? Stars Steve Delaney. From December 2006. Show more
Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present an extended version of this week's Now Show, with material not featured in the Radio 4 programme.
Michael Feydeau and David Pershore probe a case of counterfeit art. Stars Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis. From April 2003. Show more
The Time Lord concludes his tale of battling alien bugs in a 19th-century big top. Stars Tom Baker and Richard Franklin. Show more
The unquestioning crew of starship Challenger follow two on-board 'angels' in search of new home planets. Stars Sean Arnold. Show more
A seance at a remote house spells out a man's murder. Agatha Christie whodunit with Geoffrey Whitehead as Inspector Narracott. Show more
The sleuth and wife Steve hunt a missing baby and must identify a mystery man. Francis Durbridge's thriller stars Peter Coke. Show more
Count Arthur Strong's Radio Show!
Count Arthur Strong's Christmas Special
30 minutes on BBC Radio 4 Extra
One-time variety star Count Arthur Strong prepares for a seasonal appearance at an old folk's home. What could possibly go wrong? Stars Steve Delaney. From December 2006. Show more
Topics include wassailing, 'sums in songs' and Dessert (sic) Island Discs. With Frank Muir and Ian Wallace. From December 1984.
Young hero Kay Harker sets out on a magical quest to find treasure. Starring Sam Salter, Nickolas Grace and Charles Dance. Show more
4 Extra Premiere: The meanings and symbols of Christmas cause chaos for little Thomas, who just wants his father back. Deborah Moggach's seasonal tale read by Douglas Hodge.
Clive Anderson is joined by Ed Byrne, Katherine Parkinson and Adam Nicolson. Jo Bunting talks to the Divine Neil Hannon. With music from Xantone Blacq and Ed Harcourt. Show more