The Embassy faces tough questions back home, with the spirit of the Armada bubbling up. Stars Dinsdale Landen. From April 1988. Show more
It's all change for the solicitor's clerk and Robert, as their original plans go awry. Stars Richard Griffiths and James Grout. Show more
The Old Bailey hack takes on a new pupil and defends a racist politician. By John Mortimer, starring Maurice Denham. Show more
Peter Pascoe's reconstruction is ready for his detective boss Andrew Dalziel. Reginald Hill's thriller read by Philip Jackson.
The young detective heads to the Indian jungle in Poona in search of Iris's friend and correspondent, Pansy Watson. Sam Dastor reads HRF Keating's mystery.
There's a Star Trek shock on the sketch show for people growing older disgracefully. Starring Eleanor Bron and Graeme Garden. From April 2003. Show more
Beauty Olonga is a carer and a self-appointed inspiration. Stars Jocelyn Jee Esien and Felicity Montagu. From October 2009. Show more
Making no money in show business, the Lad sees his future in selling coffee. Stars Tony Hancock and Sid James. From December 1956. Show more
The crime writer gives a woman a lift, so keeps his wife waiting. Stars Ian Carmichael and Charlotte Mitchell. From April 1976. Show more
After Steve and Linda's dinner party, Dan's not keen on a re-match. Stars David Tennant and Elizabeth Carling. From July 2002. Show more
Crime writers Ian Rankin and Stella Duffy ponder a case of footballers and models. Chaired by Simon Brett. From October 1998. Show more
A young prince learns about his father's murder, and four strangers are thrown into war. CS Lewis's adventure with Paul Scofield.
The naturalist muses on the messages conveyed in the syllables, melodies and repeated phrases of singing birds. From 2009. Show more
A strange recognition across the generations for a schoolboy and an enigmatic maid. Read by Dermot Crowley.
Suspicious behaviour by new residents in a Somerset village interests a Home Office spy. Stars Bill Nighy and Martin Clunes. Show more
Making no money in show business, the Lad sees his future in selling coffee. Stars Tony Hancock and Sid James. From December 1956. Show more
The crime writer gives a woman a lift, so keeps his wife waiting. Stars Ian Carmichael and Charlotte Mitchell. From April 1976. Show more
The Old Bailey hack takes on a new pupil and defends a racist politician. By John Mortimer, starring Maurice Denham. Show more
Peter Pascoe's reconstruction is ready for his detective boss Andrew Dalziel. Reginald Hill's thriller read by Philip Jackson.
The young detective heads to the Indian jungle in Poona in search of Iris's friend and correspondent, Pansy Watson. Sam Dastor reads HRF Keating's mystery.
Neely gets to understudy - while Anne tries to wriggle out of her wedding and meets a famous torch singer. Stars Sally Dexter. Show more
This Sceptred Isle
Episode 112: The New Hanoverians - Death, Gin and Defoe
15 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Daniel Defoe makes an appearance as a social historian, charting a struggling society and the rise of tradesmen. Anna Massey narrates the history of the British Isles.
The stricken passengers of the steamship RMS Titanic leave their cabins and head to the ship's decks. Martin Jarvis reads Walter Lord's account.
What made William Henry Ireland the toast of London society? The stories of forgotten people read by Andrew Sachs.
A young prince learns about his father's murder, and four strangers are thrown into war. CS Lewis's adventure with Paul Scofield.
The naturalist muses on the messages conveyed in the syllables, melodies and repeated phrases of singing birds. From 2009. Show more
Simon Callow shares his Inheritance Tracks, Mel hears how to cook the perfect carrot cake (as if she doesn't know...), and we find out what happened on board Apollo 13.
The original 1962 script that sparked the triumphant Steptoe and Son. Stars Freddie Jones and John Thomson. From January 1999.
There's a Star Trek shock on the sketch show for people growing older disgracefully. Starring Eleanor Bron and Graeme Garden. From April 2003. Show more
Susan Hill - The Woman in Black
3. The Nursery and a Child
30 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 ExtraAvailable for 8 months
More ghostly revelations for solicitor Arthur Kipps in ghostly Eel Marsh House. Stars John Woodvine and Robert Glenister. Show more
Thor and Wowbagger fight, but the love of Trillian saves Wowbagger. With Peter Serafinowicz. Read by Stephen Mangan. Show more
Deckard is on the trail of the rogue android that's seriously injured his boss. Kerry Shale reads Philip K Dick's 1968 classic.
Making no money in show business, the Lad sees his future in selling coffee. Stars Tony Hancock and Sid James. From December 1956. Show more
The crime writer gives a woman a lift, so keeps his wife waiting. Stars Ian Carmichael and Charlotte Mitchell. From April 1976. Show more
The Old Bailey hack takes on a new pupil and defends a racist politician. By John Mortimer, starring Maurice Denham. Show more
Peter Pascoe's reconstruction is ready for his detective boss Andrew Dalziel. Reginald Hill's thriller read by Philip Jackson.
The young detective heads to the Indian jungle in Poona in search of Iris's friend and correspondent, Pansy Watson. Sam Dastor reads HRF Keating's mystery.
A strange recognition across the generations for a schoolboy and an enigmatic maid. Read by Dermot Crowley.
Suspicious behaviour by new residents in a Somerset village interests a Home Office spy. Stars Bill Nighy and Martin Clunes. Show more
Beauty Olonga is a carer and a self-appointed inspiration. Stars Jocelyn Jee Esien and Felicity Montagu. From October 2009. Show more
Reporter David Lander probes the rise and fall of Caribbean despot Felipe Delnazo. Stars Stephen Fry. From September 1987. Show more
From 10pm - midnight, Sunday to Friday, the Comedy Club has two hours of comedy. Plus Andi Osho chats to guest Imran Yusuf.
The other RSC brings you the tale of two Italian kids who kill themselves. Plus the Sound Effect of the Day. From May 1994.
Three promising graduates are still underachieving in their 30s. Stars Richard E Grant, Amanda Root and Richard Turner. From 1995. Show more
Susan Hill - The Woman in Black
3. The Nursery and a Child
30 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 ExtraAvailable for 8 months
More ghostly revelations for solicitor Arthur Kipps in ghostly Eel Marsh House. Stars John Woodvine and Robert Glenister. Show more
Thor and Wowbagger fight, but the love of Trillian saves Wowbagger. With Peter Serafinowicz. Read by Stephen Mangan. Show more
Deckard is on the trail of the rogue android that's seriously injured his boss. Kerry Shale reads Philip K Dick's 1968 classic.
The Old Bailey hack takes on a new pupil and defends a racist politician. By John Mortimer, starring Maurice Denham. Show more
Peter Pascoe's reconstruction is ready for his detective boss Andrew Dalziel. Reginald Hill's thriller read by Philip Jackson.
The young detective heads to the Indian jungle in Poona in search of Iris's friend and correspondent, Pansy Watson. Sam Dastor reads HRF Keating's mystery.
After Steve and Linda's dinner party, Dan's not keen on a re-match. Stars David Tennant and Elizabeth Carling. From July 2002. Show more
Crime writers Ian Rankin and Stella Duffy ponder a case of footballers and models. Chaired by Simon Brett. From October 1998. Show more
A young prince learns about his father's murder, and four strangers are thrown into war. CS Lewis's adventure with Paul Scofield.
The naturalist muses on the messages conveyed in the syllables, melodies and repeated phrases of singing birds. From 2009. Show more
A strange recognition across the generations for a schoolboy and an enigmatic maid. Read by Dermot Crowley.
Suspicious behaviour by new residents in a Somerset village interests a Home Office spy. Stars Bill Nighy and Martin Clunes. Show more
