The Cuthberts send the feisty girl off to school, but trouble lies ahead. Stars Barbara Barnes, Susan Engel and Sean Baker.
A panto visit sparks a surprise adventure for the scruffy schoolboy. Martin Jarvis plays all of Richmal Crompton's characters.
John Mortimer - Rumpole
Episode 6: The Defence of Guthrie Featherstone
30 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 Extra
The Old Bailey hack recalls the tale of a philandering member of chambers. By John Mortimer, starring Maurice Denham. Show more
Superintendent Dalziel witnesses what seems to be a murder from his own window. Reginald Hill's thriller read by Philip Jackson.
The newly promoted Bombay policeman is sent to probe the suicide of a British memsahib. Sam Dastor reads HRF Keating's mystery.
The Arts and How They Was Done
Episode 1: The Birth of Art and How They Done the Cave Paintings
30 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Desmond Olivier Dingle and the National Theatre of Brent explore the Lascaux Caves. Stars Patrick Barlow. From April 2007.
David Mitchell invites Tony Hawks, Arthur Smith, Lucy Porter and Graeme Garden to hide truths in lies. From April 2012. Show more
Kenneth Horne sets sail with Treasure Island as you've never heard it before. With Kenneth Williams. From December 1959.
The veteran comedian's fun-packed Tickle Tour arrives at Crewe's Lyceum Theatre. With Peter Goodwright.
The overbearing social worker gets boyfriend Brian caught up in a hostage situation! Starring Sally Phillips. From January 2008. Show more
Feeling snubbed over Rabbi Abraham's Royal invite, Rabbi Su has an encounter. Stars Tracy-Ann Oberman. From October 2000. Show more
Tisroc's cunning son Rabadash plans to conquer Narnia and win barbarian Queen Susan. CS Lewis's adventure with Paul Scofield.
Sir David muses on Australia’s elusive, burrowing female duck-billed platypus of New South Wales. From 2009. Show more
The tale of a middle-aged accountant and the end of an intense love affair that began as an office romance. Read by Niamh Cusack.
Loose Ends
Matt Lucas, Gilles Peterson, Paul Nicholas and Carol Morley
45 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Peter Curran is joined by Matt Lucas, Gilles Peterson, Paul Nicholas and Carol Morley. With music from The Cedars and Michele Stodart. Show more
Kenneth Horne sets sail with Treasure Island as you've never heard it before. With Kenneth Williams. From December 1959.
The veteran comedian's fun-packed Tickle Tour arrives at Crewe's Lyceum Theatre. With Peter Goodwright.
John Mortimer - Rumpole
Episode 6: The Defence of Guthrie Featherstone
30 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 ExtraThe Old Bailey hack recalls the tale of a philandering member of chambers. By John Mortimer, starring Maurice Denham. Show more
Superintendent Dalziel witnesses what seems to be a murder from his own window. Reginald Hill's thriller read by Philip Jackson.
The newly promoted Bombay policeman is sent to probe the suicide of a British memsahib. Sam Dastor reads HRF Keating's mystery.
Anne heads off to the dazzling lights of post-war New York in search of a career in the entertainment industry. Stars Madeleine Potter. Show more
What benefits did a united land bring to the Scots? Anna Massey narrates the history of the British Isles with Peter Jeffrey.
As the RMS Titanic sails to New York, an iceberg is spotted. Martin Jarvis reads a dramatic account of the doomed ocean liner.
Once the world's most famous painter, John Banvard died penniless - why? The stories of forgotten people read by Andrew Sachs.
Tisroc's cunning son Rabadash plans to conquer Narnia and win barbarian Queen Susan. CS Lewis's adventure with Paul Scofield.
Sir David muses on Australia’s elusive, burrowing female duck-billed platypus of New South Wales. From 2009. Show more
This week Mel starts listening to Anthony Horowitz's story 'Granny'. Plus, as it's Easter Monday we'll explore inside a chocolate factory and find out what it's really made of.
Charles and George are laid off but maintain the pretence of working. Stars Donald Hewlett and Michael Knowles. From 1984. Show more
The Arts and How They Was Done
Episode 1: The Birth of Art and How They Done the Cave Paintings
30 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 ExtraDesmond Olivier Dingle and the National Theatre of Brent explore the Lascaux Caves. Stars Patrick Barlow. From April 2007.
Susan Hill - The Woman in Black
Episode 1: 1. A Journey and a Funeral
30 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 ExtraAvailable for 8 months
Retired solicitor Arthur Kipps recalls his visit to the isolated house of the reclusive Mrs Drablow. Stars Robert Glenister. Show more
Zaphod gets to see Thor and we learn how he sold Nano to Hillman Hunter. With Peter Serafinowicz. Read by Stephen Mangan. Show more
San Francisco 1992 - a world devastated by war and six rogue androids at large. Kerry Shale reads Philip K Dick's 1968 classic.
Kenneth Horne sets sail with Treasure Island as you've never heard it before. With Kenneth Williams. From December 1959.
The veteran comedian's fun-packed Tickle Tour arrives at Crewe's Lyceum Theatre. With Peter Goodwright.
John Mortimer - Rumpole
Episode 6: The Defence of Guthrie Featherstone
30 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 ExtraThe Old Bailey hack recalls the tale of a philandering member of chambers. By John Mortimer, starring Maurice Denham. Show more
Superintendent Dalziel witnesses what seems to be a murder from his own window. Reginald Hill's thriller read by Philip Jackson.
The newly promoted Bombay policeman is sent to probe the suicide of a British memsahib. Sam Dastor reads HRF Keating's mystery.
The tale of a middle-aged accountant and the end of an intense love affair that began as an office romance. Read by Niamh Cusack.
Loose Ends
Matt Lucas, Gilles Peterson, Paul Nicholas and Carol Morley
45 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 ExtraPeter Curran is joined by Matt Lucas, Gilles Peterson, Paul Nicholas and Carol Morley. With music from The Cedars and Michele Stodart. Show more
David Mitchell invites Tony Hawks, Arthur Smith, Lucy Porter and Graeme Garden to hide truths in lies. From April 2012. Show more
The overbearing social worker gets boyfriend Brian caught up in a hostage situation! Starring Sally Phillips. From January 2008. Show more
From 10pm - midnight, Sunday to Friday, the Comedy Club has two hours of comedy. Plus Andi Osho chats to guest Imran Yusuf.
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.
Cosmic comedy connections. A spoof documentary series that stretches the truth, narrated by Oliver Postgate. From May 1995. Show more
Susan Hill - The Woman in Black
Episode 1: 1. A Journey and a Funeral
30 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 ExtraAvailable for 8 months
Retired solicitor Arthur Kipps recalls his visit to the isolated house of the reclusive Mrs Drablow. Stars Robert Glenister. Show more
Zaphod gets to see Thor and we learn how he sold Nano to Hillman Hunter. With Peter Serafinowicz. Read by Stephen Mangan. Show more
San Francisco 1992 - a world devastated by war and six rogue androids at large. Kerry Shale reads Philip K Dick's 1968 classic.
John Mortimer - Rumpole
Episode 6: The Defence of Guthrie Featherstone
30 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 ExtraThe Old Bailey hack recalls the tale of a philandering member of chambers. By John Mortimer, starring Maurice Denham. Show more
Superintendent Dalziel witnesses what seems to be a murder from his own window. Reginald Hill's thriller read by Philip Jackson.
The newly promoted Bombay policeman is sent to probe the suicide of a British memsahib. Sam Dastor reads HRF Keating's mystery.
The overbearing social worker gets boyfriend Brian caught up in a hostage situation! Starring Sally Phillips. From January 2008. Show more
Feeling snubbed over Rabbi Abraham's Royal invite, Rabbi Su has an encounter. Stars Tracy-Ann Oberman. From October 2000. Show more
Tisroc's cunning son Rabadash plans to conquer Narnia and win barbarian Queen Susan. CS Lewis's adventure with Paul Scofield.
Sir David muses on Australia’s elusive, burrowing female duck-billed platypus of New South Wales. From 2009. Show more
The tale of a middle-aged accountant and the end of an intense love affair that began as an office romance. Read by Niamh Cusack.
Loose Ends
Matt Lucas, Gilles Peterson, Paul Nicholas and Carol Morley
45 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 ExtraPeter Curran is joined by Matt Lucas, Gilles Peterson, Paul Nicholas and Carol Morley. With music from The Cedars and Michele Stodart. Show more
