Phonsie manages to find another venue for his "Festival of Light". It's 1959 in the sleepy Irish town. Stars Gerard Murphy. Show more
Nikolai Gogol - Three Ivans, Two Aunts and an Overcoat
Episode 1: The Two Ivans
30 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 Extra
In a sleepy Russian town, a careless insult changes the lives of two neighbours. Stars Griff Rhys Jones. From March 2002.
Gentleman detective, Inspector Alleyn, probes the mysterious death of a leading actor. Stars Jeremy Clyde. Show more
Victor suffers a bank holiday traffic nightmare. Adapted from TV, with Richard Wilson and Annette Crosbie. From February 1995. Show more
Mark is in Wigan to talk about pie-eating competitions, living under floorboards, and the radical George Formby. From 2012. Show more
Cowardly Captain Seagoon goes to war. With Peter Sellers away, Graham Stark and Kenneth Connor are enlisted. From January 1959. Show more
Bob gets the jitters over marrying Thelma. Adapted from TV with James Bolam, Rodney Bewes and Brigit Forsyth. From August 1975. Show more
An extended version of the News Quiz for Radio 4 Extra, featuring jokes that you won't have heard already.
This listing contains language that some may find offensive.
With Tom at his bank, Bounderby weds Louisa while Stephen angers the union. Dickens adaptation stars Kenneth Cranham and Eleanor Bron. Show more
A penny is the source of much discord between Emma Bury and Milly Young. Read by Emma Fielding.
The Drowned Church: Humanity's ageless champion returns, this time to stop a sinister church congregation under the sea. Starring Paul Hilton.
Cowardly Captain Seagoon goes to war. With Peter Sellers away, Graham Stark and Kenneth Connor are enlisted. From January 1959. Show more
Bob gets the jitters over marrying Thelma. Adapted from TV with James Bolam, Rodney Bewes and Brigit Forsyth. From August 1975. Show more
Gentleman detective, Inspector Alleyn, probes the mysterious death of a leading actor. Stars Jeremy Clyde. Show more
Lawyer Sampson Brass and his dragonish sister Sally are presented with a clerk. Dickens dramatisation starring Trevor Peacock. From January 2003.
This Sceptred Isle
Episode 51: Richard II, Wat Tyler, Peasants' Revolt
15 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Anna Massey narrates the history of John of Gaunt and the reign of Richard II.
Alan Bennett recalls his 1940s childhood. Producer of suits and rhubarb, his home city of Leeds is not a prime bombing target.
Actor and singer Michael Crawford reads from his autobiography, including working with Oliver Reed and meeting Gene Kelly. Show more
With Tom at his bank, Bounderby weds Louisa while Stephen angers the union. Dickens adaptation stars Kenneth Cranham and Eleanor Bron. Show more
Mel Giedroyc with a very chatty parrot, and some historical lemonade.
The British ambassador and his team plan their campaign for a diplomatic dinner. Stars Dinsdale Landen. From May 1987. Show more
Victor suffers a bank holiday traffic nightmare. Adapted from TV, with Richard Wilson and Annette Crosbie. From February 1995. Show more
Horror film legend Vincent Price gets a chilling invitation to a special costume party. With Morris Perry and Peter Williams. Show more
The Doctor Who producer reveals how he graduated from actor to TV director, and found a new path to enlightenment.
Cowardly Captain Seagoon goes to war. With Peter Sellers away, Graham Stark and Kenneth Connor are enlisted. From January 1959. Show more
Bob gets the jitters over marrying Thelma. Adapted from TV with James Bolam, Rodney Bewes and Brigit Forsyth. From August 1975. Show more
Gentleman detective, Inspector Alleyn, probes the mysterious death of a leading actor. Stars Jeremy Clyde. Show more
A penny is the source of much discord between Emma Bury and Milly Young. Read by Emma Fielding.
The Drowned Church: Humanity's ageless champion returns, this time to stop a sinister church congregation under the sea. Starring Paul Hilton.
Mark is in Wigan to talk about pie-eating competitions, living under floorboards, and the radical George Formby. From 2012. Show more
Howard and Vince take Tony the Prawn to a zoo for animal offenders. Stars Julian Barratt and Noel Fielding. From November 2001. Show more
The sports agent's vain client Ralph acquires every celeb's must have - a stalker. Stars Neil Pearson. From December 2005. Show more
Brian Perkins, Kate Robbins and Jack Dee 'look back' at the decade that was yet to happen. Recorded in July 1993. Show more
Horror film legend Vincent Price gets a chilling invitation to a special costume party. With Morris Perry and Peter Williams. Show more
The Doctor Who producer reveals how he graduated from actor to TV director, and found a new path to enlightenment.
Gentleman detective, Inspector Alleyn, probes the mysterious death of a leading actor. Stars Jeremy Clyde. Show more
An extended version of the News Quiz for Radio 4 Extra, featuring jokes that you won't have heard already.
This listing contains language that some may find offensive.
With Tom at his bank, Bounderby weds Louisa while Stephen angers the union. Dickens adaptation stars Kenneth Cranham and Eleanor Bron. Show more
A penny is the source of much discord between Emma Bury and Milly Young. Read by Emma Fielding.
The Drowned Church: Humanity's ageless champion returns, this time to stop a sinister church congregation under the sea. Starring Paul Hilton.
