The pier's costume party is going well, until Pike brings a piano. Dad's Army spin-off stars John Le Mesurier and Ian Lavender. From January 1984. Show more
Maternal highs and lows from Pam Ayres in poetry and sketches. With Felicity Montagu and Geoffrey Whitehead. From April 2006. Show more
The detective makes a grisly discovery back in Rome, but is he ready to reconcile with his father? Stars Anton Lesser and Trevor Peacock.
Commander Dalgliesh encounters a bonfire near the sacred stones at Cheverell Manor in Dorset. PD James mystery stars Richard Derrington.
A woman's unique powers are reawakened, and a man with a secret faces a dilemma. Polly Devlin and Stuart Neville's tales read by Diana Quick and Frank O'Sullivan.
Incompetent pompous barrister John Fuller-Carp ends up on the wrong side of the law. Stars John Bird. From April 1996. Show more
Clare encounters the man whose music influenced and shaped her as a teenager. Stars Sally Phillips. From October 2011. Show more
The dopey duo react when a by-election candidate goes from slide to landslide. With Deryck Guyler. Re-recorded in April 1980. Show more
Captain Mainwaring's platoon dance is disrupted by Pike's announcement. Adapted from TV with Ian Lavender. From April 1975. Show more
A new slant on King Charles II. Roy Hudd's historical royal romp, with June Whitfield and Chris Emmett. From September 1994.
Helen needs to finish her ice cream project. Joe and Maria want younger clientele. Stars writer Jim Sweeney. From October 2002. Show more
Lizzie Hexam's new life is disrupted when she is tracked down by a figure from her past. Stars Simon Cadell and Pippa Guard.
Stories from bestselling romantic novelists. A surprise weekend away after 14 years of marriage. Read by Doon MacKichan.
An old lady recalls how Russian writer Leo Tolstoy talked to her about his life on the night he died. Stars Michael Redgrave. Show more
The dopey duo react when a by-election candidate goes from slide to landslide. With Deryck Guyler. Re-recorded in April 1980. Show more
Captain Mainwaring's platoon dance is disrupted by Pike's announcement. Adapted from TV with Ian Lavender. From April 1975. Show more
The detective makes a grisly discovery back in Rome, but is he ready to reconcile with his father? Stars Anton Lesser and Trevor Peacock.
Commander Dalgliesh encounters a bonfire near the sacred stones at Cheverell Manor in Dorset. PD James mystery stars Richard Derrington.
A woman's unique powers are reawakened, and a man with a secret faces a dilemma. Polly Devlin and Stuart Neville's tales read by Diana Quick and Frank O'Sullivan.
Nicholas and Smike arrive in London. Dramatisation of Dickens' novel with Alex Jennings and Oliver Milburn.
This Sceptred Isle
Episode 73: The Scottish Revolt and The Seeds of Civil War
15 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Trouble north of the border means Charles I now needs the Parliament he had dissolved 11 years earlier. Anna Massey narrates.
Carter Brandon and his uncle's day trip to see Arthur Scargill's 'twin'. Peter Tinniswood's adventures with Jim Broadbent. Show more
The playwright is summoned by the House Un-American Activities Committee. Henry Goodman reads Christopher Bigsby's biography.
Lizzie Hexam's new life is disrupted when she is tracked down by a figure from her past. Stars Simon Cadell and Pippa Guard.
The original Oliver Twist, Mark Lester, tells us about his time making the film, we explore more hidden London, and hear top writing tips from Charlie Higson.
By Michael Chaplin. A centenarian Glaswegian, making his first ever flight, remembers life during the blitz over Clydeside. With Patricia Kerrigan. From January 2008. Show more
Incompetent pompous barrister John Fuller-Carp ends up on the wrong side of the law. Stars John Bird. From April 1996. Show more
Mystery space tourist deaths land two planet cleaners with a new contract. Chris Larner and David Gilbert's sci-fi comedy. Show more
Fantastic Tales
The White People by Arthur Machen
30 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 ExtraAvailable for 20 days
Exploring the nature of good and evil - and sin's origins - via a teenager's diary. Read by Ioan Meredith and Louise Collins. Show more
The dopey duo react when a by-election candidate goes from slide to landslide. With Deryck Guyler. Re-recorded in April 1980. Show more
Captain Mainwaring's platoon dance is disrupted by Pike's announcement. Adapted from TV with Ian Lavender. From April 1975. Show more
The detective makes a grisly discovery back in Rome, but is he ready to reconcile with his father? Stars Anton Lesser and Trevor Peacock.
Commander Dalgliesh encounters a bonfire near the sacred stones at Cheverell Manor in Dorset. PD James mystery stars Richard Derrington.
A woman's unique powers are reawakened, and a man with a secret faces a dilemma. Polly Devlin and Stuart Neville's tales read by Diana Quick and Frank O'Sullivan.
Stories from bestselling romantic novelists. A surprise weekend away after 14 years of marriage. Read by Doon MacKichan.
An old lady recalls how Russian writer Leo Tolstoy talked to her about his life on the night he died. Stars Michael Redgrave. Show more
Clare encounters the man whose music influenced and shaped her as a teenager. Stars Sally Phillips. From October 2011. Show more
From gag-writing to appearing in Balamory, the self-styled posh stand-up tells the story of his career to Bruce Morton. From January 2006. Show more
The Comedy Club offers two hours of laughs six nights a week. More chat with host Arthur Smith and this week's special guest, Chris Addison.
Young Pip finds himself adrift at sea. Mark Evans' Dickensian spoof stars Richard Johnson. From September 2007.
The management consultants work with a suspicious energy company. Stars Emma Kennedy and Marcus Brigstocke. From November 2002. Show more
Mystery space tourist deaths land two planet cleaners with a new contract. Chris Larner and David Gilbert's sci-fi comedy. Show more
Fantastic Tales
The White People by Arthur Machen
30 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 ExtraAvailable for 20 days
Exploring the nature of good and evil - and sin's origins - via a teenager's diary. Read by Ioan Meredith and Louise Collins. Show more
The detective makes a grisly discovery back in Rome, but is he ready to reconcile with his father? Stars Anton Lesser and Trevor Peacock.
Commander Dalgliesh encounters a bonfire near the sacred stones at Cheverell Manor in Dorset. PD James mystery stars Richard Derrington.
A woman's unique powers are reawakened, and a man with a secret faces a dilemma. Polly Devlin and Stuart Neville's tales read by Diana Quick and Frank O'Sullivan.
A new slant on King Charles II. Roy Hudd's historical royal romp, with June Whitfield and Chris Emmett. From September 1994.
Helen needs to finish her ice cream project. Joe and Maria want younger clientele. Stars writer Jim Sweeney. From October 2002. Show more
Lizzie Hexam's new life is disrupted when she is tracked down by a figure from her past. Stars Simon Cadell and Pippa Guard.
Stories from bestselling romantic novelists. A surprise weekend away after 14 years of marriage. Read by Doon MacKichan.
An old lady recalls how Russian writer Leo Tolstoy talked to her about his life on the night he died. Stars Michael Redgrave. Show more
