Ed Byrne is joined by Robin Ince, Rob Deering and Roisin Conaty to discuss the best of the week in British comedy.
Omnibus. Nicholas and new pal Smike set out for London, while his sister Kate struggles. Dickens dramatisation starring Oliver Milburn and Alex Jennings.
Danny Danziger visits the cuneiform tablet collection to meet Dr Irving Finkel, who can decipher the ancient inscriptions.
Milton proves that you don't need to be a weatherman to know which way the wind blows. You just need a fully working anemometer and a mouse called Tim. With Tom Goodman-Hill. Show more
The perils of worker relations, and Ron Glum needs a new suit. Stars Jimmy Edwards and June Whitfield. From April 1958. Show more
Cross-channel harmony hits the buffers when the station is twinned with one in France. Stars Arthur Lowe. From October 1973. Show more
Hugh and the Strolling Players meet a strange Pilgrim. But Argos is not so lucky. Acclaimed Elizabethan England children's novel, with Josef Lindsay and Adjoa Andoh. Show more
Mary's friendship with sickly Colin is producing some startling results. Frances Hodgson Burnett's classic, with Beryl Reid.
Kirsty Young explores the choices of the actor and dramatist in the third of a series featuring playwrights.
The venerable entertainer on singing with Nat King Cole and reinventing yourself in showbiz, in conversation with John Wilson.
Jerome K Jerome - Three Men in a Boat
2. Pineapple
30 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 ExtraAvailable for years
A tin of pineapple takes on a starring role, as the story of a holiday on the Thames continues. Performed by Jeremy Nicholas. Show more
How did a monk keen on standing in freezing cold water become the Patron Saint of Wales? Ian Hislop investigates.
Omnibus. Nicholas and new pal Smike set out for London, while his sister Kate struggles. Dickens dramatisation starring Oliver Milburn and Alex Jennings.
Danny Danziger visits the cuneiform tablet collection to meet Dr Irving Finkel, who can decipher the ancient inscriptions.
On his second honeymoon, Adam sees his dead mother and is plunged into a dark world of the other self. Stars Nigel Anthony. Show more
The perils of worker relations, and Ron Glum needs a new suit. Stars Jimmy Edwards and June Whitfield. From April 1958. Show more
Cross-channel harmony hits the buffers when the station is twinned with one in France. Stars Arthur Lowe. From October 1973. Show more
Hugh and the Strolling Players meet a strange Pilgrim. But Argos is not so lucky. Acclaimed Elizabethan England children's novel, with Josef Lindsay and Adjoa Andoh. Show more
Mary's friendship with sickly Colin is producing some startling results. Frances Hodgson Burnett's classic, with Beryl Reid.
A History of the World in 100 Objects Omnibus
Episode 14: Meeting the Gods
1 hour
on BBC Radio 4 ExtraAvailable for over a year
Neil MacGregor continues his global history, exploring the ways that people expressed religious yearning in the 14th and 15th centuries. Show more
The Man in Black reveals Laura's feelings over a card signed 'One day to death'. Stars Edward de Souza and Maureen O'Brien.
Lovecraft tells of two sisters confronting their childhood demons in Cornwall. Stars Elizabeth Berrington and Jonathan Tafler. Show more
Jerome K Jerome - Three Men in a Boat
2. Pineapple
30 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 ExtraAvailable for years
A tin of pineapple takes on a starring role, as the story of a holiday on the Thames continues. Performed by Jeremy Nicholas. Show more
How did a monk keen on standing in freezing cold water become the Patron Saint of Wales? Ian Hislop investigates.
The perils of worker relations, and Ron Glum needs a new suit. Stars Jimmy Edwards and June Whitfield. From April 1958. Show more
Cross-channel harmony hits the buffers when the station is twinned with one in France. Stars Arthur Lowe. From October 1973. Show more
Kirsty Young explores the choices of the actor and dramatist in the third of a series featuring playwrights.
The venerable entertainer on singing with Nat King Cole and reinventing yourself in showbiz, in conversation with John Wilson.
Milton proves that you don't need to be a weatherman to know which way the wind blows. You just need a fully working anemometer and a mouse called Tim. With Tom Goodman-Hill. Show more
At the museum's first children's day, the dog counting competition is not going well. Stars Geoffrey Palmer. From June 2008. Show more
The Comedy Club brings you laughs six nights a week. Andi Osho chats to this week's guest.
Made for 4 Extra. Justin Edwards and the team tastefully make fun of the news stories from the last seven days.
The meaning of autumn and novelty dance lessons, in the spoof boys' adventure paper. Stars Alistair McGowan. From September 1991. Show more
The Man in Black reveals Laura's feelings over a card signed 'One day to death'. Stars Edward de Souza and Maureen O'Brien.
Lovecraft tells of two sisters confronting their childhood demons in Cornwall. Stars Elizabeth Berrington and Jonathan Tafler. Show more
Kirsty Young explores the choices of the actor and dramatist in the third of a series featuring playwrights.
The venerable entertainer on singing with Nat King Cole and reinventing yourself in showbiz, in conversation with John Wilson.
Jerome K Jerome - Three Men in a Boat
2. Pineapple
30 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 ExtraAvailable for years
A tin of pineapple takes on a starring role, as the story of a holiday on the Thames continues. Performed by Jeremy Nicholas. Show more
How did a monk keen on standing in freezing cold water become the Patron Saint of Wales? Ian Hislop investigates.
The perils of worker relations, and Ron Glum needs a new suit. Stars Jimmy Edwards and June Whitfield. From April 1958. Show more
On his second honeymoon, Adam sees his dead mother and is plunged into a dark world of the other self. Stars Nigel Anthony. Show more
