Ed Byrne catches up with Graham Linehan, while Scott Capurro and Stephen Armstrong review some Christmas comedy offerings.
Now teaching in Belgium, William angers the headmistress when he falls for a young woman he is tutoring. Stars Paul Venables. Show more
A station master lives to regret his decision to allow a film crew on the railway. Bernard Cribbins reads Roy Apps' story.
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
Something comes between Ron and Eth, and Christmas goes with a bang for Jimmy Edwards. With June Whitfield. From December 1954.
It's Christmas Eve and the Lyons family end up with an extra mouth to feed. Stars Bebe Daniels and Ben Lyon. From December 1952.
Not only is Professor Calculus still missing, but his long-distance ultrasonic weapon has been stolen too. Stars Richard Pearce.
A young man finds love with a vicar's daughter. Anthony Trollope's Victorian comedy stars Finty Williams and Julia McKenzie. Show more
4 Extra's extended edition with actor Sir Michael Caine in conversation with Kirsty Young. From December 2009. Show more
With Cornish villagers starving one Christmas, old Tom sails out into the storm to fish with his old cat. Read by Jon Angove. Show more
In the Archers spin-off, the atmosphere is still tense at the Stables, and there may not be room for one more at the inn.
Christmas isn't quite so jolly for septuagenarian Leonard working as Santa Claus. Bernard Cribbins reads Stephen Wyatt's story.
Now teaching in Belgium, William angers the headmistress when he falls for a young woman he is tutoring. Stars Paul Venables. Show more
A station master lives to regret his decision to allow a film crew on the railway. Bernard Cribbins reads Roy Apps' story.
Bitter miser Ebenezer Scrooge is taken on a ghostly journey of self-redemption. Stars Michael Gough and Freddie Jones.
Something comes between Ron and Eth, and Christmas goes with a bang for Jimmy Edwards. With June Whitfield. From December 1954.
It's Christmas Eve and the Lyons family end up with an extra mouth to feed. Stars Bebe Daniels and Ben Lyon. From December 1952.
Not only is Professor Calculus still missing, but his long-distance ultrasonic weapon has been stolen too. Stars Richard Pearce.
A young man finds love with a vicar's daughter. Anthony Trollope's Victorian comedy stars Finty Williams and Julia McKenzie. Show more
A History of the World in 100 Objects Omnibus
Episode 6: The World in the Age of Confucius (500 - 300 BC)
1 hour
on BBC Radio 4 ExtraAvailable for over a year
Neil MacGregor of the British Museum presents five further items in his history of humanity told through objects. This week - the emergence of new cultures and new rulers. Show more
Mark Gatiss introduces Matthew Wilkie's tale. Craig has a new job, but how far will he go to impress his boss? Stars Stephen Greif. Show more
It's 24 December 1937, and the world's foremost satanist Aleister Crowley is full of dread. Stars Nicholas Courtney and David Benson. From December 2010.
MI:13's duo investigate the unearthly moaning in octogenarian Arthur Fright's chimney. Stars Terry Molloy and David Benson.
It's Halloween 1937, and reading a horror story live on TV goes spectacularly wrong for Dunning. Stars Terry Molloy and Gabriel Woolf.
With Cornish villagers starving one Christmas, old Tom sails out into the storm to fish with his old cat. Read by Jon Angove. Show more
In the Archers spin-off, the atmosphere is still tense at the Stables, and there may not be room for one more at the inn.
The 'truth' behind the story of 'Good King Wenceslas'. Christmas comedy starring Timothy West, James Holland and June Barrie. Show more
4 Extra's extended edition with actor Sir Michael Caine in conversation with Kirsty Young. From December 2009. Show more
Count Arthur Strong's Radio Show!
Count Arthur Strong's Christmas Special
30 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 ExtraOne-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
Find out what, or rather who, saucy Dora Dale is roasting on an open fire. Stars Jake Yapp and Martin Kelner. From December 2011. Show more
Two hours of comedy, as Andi Osho chats to the legendary Wilfredo about life and laughs.
All the festive headlines. Chris Morris hosts the steaming flambéed news spoof. With Steve Coogan. From December 1991. Show more
The bossy social worker faces festivities with her laid-back parents. Stars Sally Phillips and Gemma Craven. From December 2007. Show more
Mark Gatiss introduces Matthew Wilkie's tale. Craig has a new job, but how far will he go to impress his boss? Stars Stephen Greif. Show more
It's 24 December 1937, and the world's foremost satanist Aleister Crowley is full of dread. Stars Nicholas Courtney and David Benson. From December 2010.
MI:13's duo investigate the unearthly moaning in octogenarian Arthur Fright's chimney. Stars Terry Molloy and David Benson.
It's Halloween 1937, and reading a horror story live on TV goes spectacularly wrong for Dunning. Stars Terry Molloy and Gabriel Woolf.
4 Extra's extended edition with actor Sir Michael Caine in conversation with Kirsty Young. From December 2009. Show more
With Cornish villagers starving one Christmas, old Tom sails out into the storm to fish with his old cat. Read by Jon Angove. Show more
In the Archers spin-off, the atmosphere is still tense at the Stables, and there may not be room for one more at the inn.
Christmas isn't quite so jolly for septuagenarian Leonard working as Santa Claus. Bernard Cribbins reads Stephen Wyatt's story.
Something comes between Ron and Eth, and Christmas goes with a bang for Jimmy Edwards. With June Whitfield. From December 1954.
Bitter miser Ebenezer Scrooge is taken on a ghostly journey of self-redemption. Stars Michael Gough and Freddie Jones.
