Ed Byrne, Ardal O'Hanlon, Mitch Benn and Lucy Porter review the best of British comedy from radio and screen.
An impetuous young man finds himself at odds with his uncle, and is made to leave home. Dickens dramatisation by Mike Walker, with Oliver Milburn and Anna Massey.
Meteorologist Helen Young visits Dartmoor to recall the jumbo freeze of 1963, when a baby had to be delivered by phone.
With no ability whatsoever, Milton gets tangled up in a close-fitting body suit and the population of Holland. With Lucy Montgomery. From March 2010. Show more
King Charles II samples Nell Gwynn's oranges, while Pa Glum has got a black eye. Stars Jimmy Edwards. From April 1958. Show more
Chaos strikes village shopkeepers Gert and Daisy over a troublesome tree. Stars Elsie and Doris Waters. From August 1956. Show more
First published in 1902, the fantastical tale of a hedgehog and tortoise is read by David Davis.
First published in 1902, the fantastical tale of a very curious animal is read by David Davis.
Will orphaned Mary ever find her way into the locked garden? Frances Hodgson Burnett's classic tale, with Harriet Walter.
Kirsty Young explores the choices of the dramatist in the first of a series featuring playwrights.
The comic and dramatic actor in conversation with Mark Lawson, on learning from comedy greats and why some shows will always be funny.
Poet Pam Ayres looks back at her life and her times, with childhood memories and comical rhymes. From October 2002. Show more
Made for 4 Extra. In a Valentine's special, You and Yours investigates the booming business of companies helping people search for love online.
An impetuous young man finds himself at odds with his uncle, and is made to leave home. Dickens dramatisation by Mike Walker, with Oliver Milburn and Anna Massey.
Meteorologist Helen Young visits Dartmoor to recall the jumbo freeze of 1963, when a baby had to be delivered by phone.
Firefighters in the future no longer stop fires, but start them by burning books. But one has forbidden doubts. Dark futuristic tale starring Michael Pennington.
King Charles II samples Nell Gwynn's oranges, while Pa Glum has got a black eye. Stars Jimmy Edwards. From April 1958. Show more
Chaos strikes village shopkeepers Gert and Daisy over a troublesome tree. Stars Elsie and Doris Waters. From August 1956. Show more
First published in 1902, the fantastical tale of a hedgehog and tortoise is read by David Davis.
First published in 1902, the fantastical tale of a very curious animal is read by David Davis.
Will orphaned Mary ever find her way into the locked garden? Frances Hodgson Burnett's classic tale, with Harriet Walter.
A History of the World in 100 Objects Omnibus
Pilgrims, Raiders and Traders (AD 800 - 1300)
57 minutes on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Available for over a year
Neil MacGregor continues his global history as told through objects. This week: the traders, pilgrims and raiders who swept across Europe and Asia in the 9th - 13th centuries. Show more
The Man in Black reveals Felicity and George's nightmare road trip to horror. Stars Edward de Souza and Richard Pasco. Show more
Professor Dunning is searching for Lionheart with ex-sergeant Harry Crow, but a terrible truth awaits them. Stars David Warner. Show more
Poet Pam Ayres looks back at her life and her times, with childhood memories and comical rhymes. From October 2002. Show more
Made for 4 Extra. In a Valentine's special, You and Yours investigates the booming business of companies helping people search for love online.
King Charles II samples Nell Gwynn's oranges, while Pa Glum has got a black eye. Stars Jimmy Edwards. From April 1958. Show more
Chaos strikes village shopkeepers Gert and Daisy over a troublesome tree. Stars Elsie and Doris Waters. From August 1956. Show more
Kirsty Young explores the choices of the dramatist in the first of a series featuring playwrights.
The comic and dramatic actor in conversation with Mark Lawson, on learning from comedy greats and why some shows will always be funny.
With no ability whatsoever, Milton gets tangled up in a close-fitting body suit and the population of Holland. With Lucy Montgomery. From March 2010. Show more
Deputy curator Rod holds a museum press conference, and Walter hits on Susie Maltby. Stars Geoffrey Palmer. From June 2008. Show more
The Comedy Club brings laughs six nights a week. Andi Osho chats to this week's guest, Jeremy Hardy.
In the crosshairs of satire are hysterical media and busty starlets. With John Humphrys and Steve Wright. From May 2008. Show more
A double dose, as the funnyman ponders why we choose our pals and what causes pressure. With Brendon Burns. From November 2005. Show more
The Man in Black reveals Felicity and George's nightmare road trip to horror. Stars Edward de Souza and Richard Pasco. Show more
Professor Dunning is searching for Lionheart with ex-sergeant Harry Crow, but a terrible truth awaits them. Stars David Warner. Show more
Kirsty Young explores the choices of the dramatist in the first of a series featuring playwrights.
The comic and dramatic actor in conversation with Mark Lawson, on learning from comedy greats and why some shows will always be funny.
Poet Pam Ayres looks back at her life and her times, with childhood memories and comical rhymes. From October 2002. Show more
Made for 4 Extra. In a Valentine's special, You and Yours investigates the booming business of companies helping people search for love online.
King Charles II samples Nell Gwynn's oranges, while Pa Glum has got a black eye. Stars Jimmy Edwards. From April 1958. Show more
Firefighters in the future no longer stop fires, but start them by burning books. But one has forbidden doubts. Dark futuristic tale starring Michael Pennington.