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Nikolai Gogol - Three Ivans, Two Aunts and an Overcoat
Episode 4: The Nose
30 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Major Kovalyov's nose vanishes and reappears in St Petersburg disguised as a councillor. With Stephen Moore. From April 2002.
The Roman detective is now a murder suspect himself. To make things worse, his old love life is haunting him. Stars Anton Lesser.
Journalist Rhoda Gradwyn's plastic surgery is over, but Commander Dalgliesh soon gets a phone call. Stars Christine Kavanagh and Richard Derrington.
Will Rash's desire for Imogene lead to violence? Romney Marsh-based smuggling adventure read by Rufus Sewell.
Landlady Maud seeks solace in Test Match Special, while sister Alison gets in a flap. Stars Miriam Margolyes. From March 2004. Show more
At Annabelle's mum's 60th birthday party, Will faces his straight talking father-in-law. Stars Will Smith. From January 2012. Show more
Ignoring a telegram about Japan's surrender, Neddie Seagoon and company are still at war. Stars Spike Milligan. From March 1956. Show more
Whatever Happened to the Likely Lads?
Birthday Boy
30 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 ExtraAvailable for years
Bob bungles a surprise birthday party for Terry. Adapted from TV with James Bolam and Rodney Bewes. From September 1975. Show more
An extended version of the News Quiz for Radio 4 Extra, featuring jokes that you won't have heard already, some clips from the archives and exclusive behind-the-scenes material.
This listing contains language that some may find offensive.
A jury has found that Mr John Harmon came by his death in suspicious circumstances. Stars Simon Cadell and Michael Kitchen.
Addy Syson returns to the unchanging 'country of his past'. But what of the girl he left behind? Read by Peter Meakin. Show more
Fantasy recollections of Hugh Hughes and Sioned Rowlands as the Isle of Anglesey floated off from mainland Wales in April 1982. Show more
Ignoring a telegram about Japan's surrender, Neddie Seagoon and company are still at war. Stars Spike Milligan. From March 1956. Show more
Whatever Happened to the Likely Lads?
Birthday Boy
30 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 ExtraAvailable for years
Bob bungles a surprise birthday party for Terry. Adapted from TV with James Bolam and Rodney Bewes. From September 1975. Show more
The Roman detective is now a murder suspect himself. To make things worse, his old love life is haunting him. Stars Anton Lesser.
Journalist Rhoda Gradwyn's plastic surgery is over, but Commander Dalgliesh soon gets a phone call. Stars Christine Kavanagh and Richard Derrington.
Will Rash's desire for Imogene lead to violence? Romney Marsh-based smuggling adventure read by Rufus Sewell.
Nicholas gets a position in Yorkshire as assistant to the iniquitous Wackford Squeers. Dramatisation of Dickens' novel stars Oliver Milburn and Alex Jennings.
This Sceptred Isle
Episode 66: The Spinster, the Habsburg and Scottish Widow
15 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 Extra
The advisers of Elizabeth attempt to persuade her to marry. Anna Massey narrates the history of the British Isles.
MP Sir Plympton Makepeace warmly recalls many happy carnal and amorous associations. Stars Leslie Phillips. From 2001. Show more
In Azerbaijan and Turkmenistan, Paul Theroux encounters an oil boom and 'evil eye deflectors'. Read by Stuart Milligan.
A jury has found that Mr John Harmon came by his death in suspicious circumstances. Stars Simon Cadell and Michael Kitchen.
Mel Giedroyc introduces Chapter 2 of Nicobobinus by Terry Jones, hears from Dragons' Den star Hilary Devey, and we find some dragons of our own.
As the clerk writes for the house journal, he learns the meaning of poetic justice. Stars Michael Williams. From July 2000. Show more
Landlady Maud seeks solace in Test Match Special, while sister Alison gets in a flap. Stars Miriam Margolyes. From March 2004. Show more
Scientist Clive 55 reconstructs a dead space pirate, who before long is running the ship. Stars James Fleet and Rosie Cavaliero. Show more
'Coolhunter' Cayce travels to Tokyo in search of the online footage's creator. Lorelei King reads the fast-moving thriller. Show more
Ignoring a telegram about Japan's surrender, Neddie Seagoon and company are still at war. Stars Spike Milligan. From March 1956. Show more
Whatever Happened to the Likely Lads?
Birthday Boy
30 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 ExtraAvailable for years
Bob bungles a surprise birthday party for Terry. Adapted from TV with James Bolam and Rodney Bewes. From September 1975. Show more
The Roman detective is now a murder suspect himself. To make things worse, his old love life is haunting him. Stars Anton Lesser.
Journalist Rhoda Gradwyn's plastic surgery is over, but Commander Dalgliesh soon gets a phone call. Stars Christine Kavanagh and Richard Derrington.
Will Rash's desire for Imogene lead to violence? Romney Marsh-based smuggling adventure read by Rufus Sewell.
Addy Syson returns to the unchanging 'country of his past'. But what of the girl he left behind? Read by Peter Meakin. Show more
Fantasy recollections of Hugh Hughes and Sioned Rowlands as the Isle of Anglesey floated off from mainland Wales in April 1982. Show more
At Annabelle's mum's 60th birthday party, Will faces his straight talking father-in-law. Stars Will Smith. From January 2012. Show more
Chris Addison's spoof lectures exploring human evolution. With Geoffrey McGivern as Professor Austin Herring. From August 2005. Show more
The Comedy Club offers two hours of laughs six nights a week. Arthur Smith chats to this week's special guest, Hattie Hayridge.
The sports agent's vain French football star client throws a party and wishes he hadn't. Stars Neil Pearson. From January 2006. Show more
Boothby Graffoe stays the night in a haunted Scottish castle. With Stephen Frost and Robyn Hitchcock. From February 2001. Show more
Scientist Clive 55 reconstructs a dead space pirate, who before long is running the ship. Stars James Fleet and Rosie Cavaliero. Show more
'Coolhunter' Cayce travels to Tokyo in search of the online footage's creator. Lorelei King reads the fast-moving thriller. Show more
The Roman detective is now a murder suspect himself. To make things worse, his old love life is haunting him. Stars Anton Lesser.
Journalist Rhoda Gradwyn's plastic surgery is over, but Commander Dalgliesh soon gets a phone call. Stars Christine Kavanagh and Richard Derrington.
Will Rash's desire for Imogene lead to violence? Romney Marsh-based smuggling adventure read by Rufus Sewell.
An extended version of the News Quiz for Radio 4 Extra, featuring jokes that you won't have heard already, some clips from the archives and exclusive behind-the-scenes material.
This listing contains language that some may find offensive.
A jury has found that Mr John Harmon came by his death in suspicious circumstances. Stars Simon Cadell and Michael Kitchen.
Addy Syson returns to the unchanging 'country of his past'. But what of the girl he left behind? Read by Peter Meakin. Show more
Fantasy recollections of Hugh Hughes and Sioned Rowlands as the Isle of Anglesey floated off from mainland Wales in April 1982. Show more
