What goes up in the glasnost era must come down, but precisely where is subject to negotiation. Stars Dinsdale Landen. From March 1988. Show more
The landlady sisters plan a celebration for Father's 85th birthday. Stars Miriam Margolyes, Denise Coffey and Joss Ackland. From April 2004. Show more
Upper-crust sleuth Lord Peter Wimsey joins Harriet to help unravel the Oxford mystery. Stars Ian Carmichael and Joanna David.
Can a notorious criminal really have turned crime fighter? Andrew Sachs stars as GK Chesterton's insightful clerical sleuth. Show more
Pam Ayres' world of food, from childhood to the present day, in poetry and sketches. With Geoffrey Whitehead. From April 2006. Show more
Comedian/activist Mark Thomas and his studio audience consider a policy to cancel out everybody's debts. From February 2012. Show more
With a bill looming, the Lad consults crooked chartered accountant Sid. Stars Tony Hancock and Sid James. From November 1956. Show more
From the Metropolitan Police to a dead newsreader, it's the ultimate one-man show, written by the host. From February 1984. Show more
Edward Wilson's quest for truth becomes the Movement. Orwellian sitcom with David Threlfall and Hugh Laurie. From April 1987. Show more
James Walton's pop music history quiz with Andrew Collins, Tracey MacLeod, Clare Grogan and Danny Kelly. From June 2006. Show more
Tess Durbeyfield struggles to overcome the pitfalls of rural poverty and ignorance. Thomas Hardy dramatisation stars Claire Rushbrook and Adam Godley. Show more
My Animals and Other Family
Episode 3: Chickens, Guinea Pigs and the Facts of Life
15 minutes on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Short stories by Julia Blackburn, read by the author. Guinea pigs teach Julia the facts of life as she wishes to know them.
Four women, who first met as convalescents, return to Blackpool as they turn 60. Shelagh Delaney's trilogy stars Barbara Marten.
With a bill looming, the Lad consults crooked chartered accountant Sid. Stars Tony Hancock and Sid James. From November 1956. Show more
From the Metropolitan Police to a dead newsreader, it's the ultimate one-man show, written by the host. From February 1984. Show more
Upper-crust sleuth Lord Peter Wimsey joins Harriet to help unravel the Oxford mystery. Stars Ian Carmichael and Joanna David.
Can a notorious criminal really have turned crime fighter? Andrew Sachs stars as GK Chesterton's insightful clerical sleuth. Show more
As he dreams about Kate, Smike gets a shock, but soon discovers a surprising ally. Dramatisation of Dickens' novel with Raymond Pickard and Alex Jennings.
It is a time of new ideas and challenges to accepted ways of thinking. Anna Massey narrates the history of the British Isles.
Carter's uncle gets time to reflect, stuck on a busy motorway to the coast. Peter Tinniswood's adventures with Sam Kelly. Show more
Facing terminal cancer, the playwright turns to newspaper obituaries and ends up wondering 'how many years did they manage?'. Read by Toby Stephens.
Tess Durbeyfield struggles to overcome the pitfalls of rural poverty and ignorance. Thomas Hardy dramatisation stars Claire Rushbrook and Adam Godley. Show more
Will you marry us? Mel Giedroyc finds out about leap year traditions, and where the extra day comes from.
Wilson, Pike and Hodges go to London to try and claim compensation for their pier. Stars John Le Mesurier. From September 1984. Show more
Pam Ayres' world of food, from childhood to the present day, in poetry and sketches. With Geoffrey Whitehead. From April 2006. Show more
Agents from beyond the grave help Britain's MI7 gather secrets from the mysterious Nablovski Colony. Stars Deborah McAndrew. Show more
Bill and Josella join the University group and discover how the new community expects to survive. Cult novel read by Roger May.
With a bill looming, the Lad consults crooked chartered accountant Sid. Stars Tony Hancock and Sid James. From November 1956. Show more
From the Metropolitan Police to a dead newsreader, it's the ultimate one-man show, written by the host. From February 1984. Show more
Upper-crust sleuth Lord Peter Wimsey joins Harriet to help unravel the Oxford mystery. Stars Ian Carmichael and Joanna David.
Can a notorious criminal really have turned crime fighter? Andrew Sachs stars as GK Chesterton's insightful clerical sleuth. Show more
My Animals and Other Family
Episode 3: Chickens, Guinea Pigs and the Facts of Life
15 minutes on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Short stories by Julia Blackburn, read by the author. Guinea pigs teach Julia the facts of life as she wishes to know them.
Four women, who first met as convalescents, return to Blackpool as they turn 60. Shelagh Delaney's trilogy stars Barbara Marten.
Comedian/activist Mark Thomas and his studio audience consider a policy to cancel out everybody's debts. From February 2012. Show more
Weirdness awaits the comedian in the Australian city, with men in leotards and locals with something to hide. From May 2003. Show more
Two hours of comedy in the Comedy Club. Arthur Smith chats to comedian Brett Goldstein.
Booking 'Animal Man' Dickie Doubleday for the retail park proves to be a barking idea. Stars Sarah Lancashire. From July 2007. Show more
Phil works and Sarah's a mum at home, but then she's offered a job. Stars Jim Sweeney and Caroline Quentin.
Agents from beyond the grave help Britain's MI7 gather secrets from the mysterious Nablovski Colony. Stars Deborah McAndrew. Show more
Bill and Josella join the University group and discover how the new community expects to survive. Cult novel read by Roger May.
Upper-crust sleuth Lord Peter Wimsey joins Harriet to help unravel the Oxford mystery. Stars Ian Carmichael and Joanna David.
Can a notorious criminal really have turned crime fighter? Andrew Sachs stars as GK Chesterton's insightful clerical sleuth. Show more
Edward Wilson's quest for truth becomes the Movement. Orwellian sitcom with David Threlfall and Hugh Laurie. From April 1987. Show more
James Walton's pop music history quiz with Andrew Collins, Tracey MacLeod, Clare Grogan and Danny Kelly. From June 2006. Show more
Tess Durbeyfield struggles to overcome the pitfalls of rural poverty and ignorance. Thomas Hardy dramatisation stars Claire Rushbrook and Adam Godley. Show more
My Animals and Other Family
Episode 3: Chickens, Guinea Pigs and the Facts of Life
15 minutes on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Short stories by Julia Blackburn, read by the author. Guinea pigs teach Julia the facts of life as she wishes to know them.
Four women, who first met as convalescents, return to Blackpool as they turn 60. Shelagh Delaney's trilogy stars Barbara Marten.