Charles and George hire a secretary to boost their new business. Stars Donald Hewlett and Michael Knowles. From December 1984. Show more
The Arts and How They Was Done
Episode 5: How Puccini Done Madame Butterfly
30 minutes on BBC Radio 4 Extra
The National Theatre of Brent reveals mysteries behind the tragic opera. Stars Patrick Barlow. From May 2007.
In Hitler's post-war Germany, detective Xavier March probes the death of a retired one-legged civil servant. Stars Anton Lesser.
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Rival Glasgow gangsters compete for a coveted children's book award. Can the police duo halt gang warfare? Stars Finlay Welsh. Show more
A Belfast road's bohemian residents are saved from chaos by cleaning lady Sally. Stars Frances Tomelty. From February 2001. Show more
Ed lends authentic 'oldenspeak' to the modern gaming fraternity. Stars Christopher Douglas and Stephanie Cole. From May 2012. Show more
Move aside Orville and Wilbur, Neddie is the pioneer aviator. Stars Harry Secombe and Peter Sellers. From January 1957. Show more
Lines From My Grandfather's Forehead
From 05/04/1971
30 minutes on BBC Radio 4 Extra
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An odd romantic tryst and the life of a great Englishman. Sketch comedy with Ronnie Barker and Pauline Yates. From April 1971. Show more
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.
What do shipwrecked objects have in common? Caron Keating features in the cosmic comedy of connections. From June 1995. Show more
Richard Burton narrates the playwrights' account of the English Crown. A new King rules. Stars Derek Jacobi and Martin Jarvis.
A passionate affair gradually dies. An early story by Daphne du Maurier that was only discovered in 2006. Read by Nigel Havers.
The heroes of the 1880 Seaham Colliery explosion in Durham. Based on real-life events. Stars Paul Copley and Nigel Anthony.
Move aside Orville and Wilbur, Neddie is the pioneer aviator. Stars Harry Secombe and Peter Sellers. From January 1957. Show more
Lines From My Grandfather's Forehead
From 05/04/1971
30 minutes on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Available for years
An odd romantic tryst and the life of a great Englishman. Sketch comedy with Ronnie Barker and Pauline Yates. From April 1971. Show more
In Hitler's post-war Germany, detective Xavier March probes the death of a retired one-legged civil servant. Stars Anton Lesser.
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Rival Glasgow gangsters compete for a coveted children's book award. Can the police duo halt gang warfare? Stars Finlay Welsh. Show more
Embarrassed at having been caught drunk by Elizabeth Mapp, Major Flint attempts to make it up to her. Stars Frances Barber.
The North Briton newspaper exposed corruption within Parliament. Anna Massey narrates the history of the British Isles.
Lisa tries frantically to treat some desperate refugees. But in Darfur there's a strict curfew in force. Read by Federay Holmes.
Michael Morpurgo discovers how the Victorian obsession with childhood, both real and romanticised, appeared in art and literature.
Richard Burton narrates the playwrights' account of the English Crown. A new King rules. Stars Derek Jacobi and Martin Jarvis.
Mel Giedroyc hears more of the top 50 stories from the BBC Radio 2 Chris Evans 500 Words short story competition. We go fishing on the River Usk and our story Huck Finn continues.
With Michael messing her about, Izzy's quest to find love gets even more muddled. Stars Imelda Staunton. From November 1987. Show more
A Belfast road's bohemian residents are saved from chaos by cleaning lady Sally. Stars Frances Tomelty. From February 2001. Show more
The future of the OAPs - and indeed the whole of civilisation - hangs in the balance. Stars Stephen Moore. Show more
With the threat of nuclear war, The Doctor fights to take control of the bunker. The robot has other plans. Read by Tom Baker.
Move aside Orville and Wilbur, Neddie is the pioneer aviator. Stars Harry Secombe and Peter Sellers. From January 1957. Show more
Lines From My Grandfather's Forehead
From 05/04/1971
30 minutes on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Available for years
An odd romantic tryst and the life of a great Englishman. Sketch comedy with Ronnie Barker and Pauline Yates. From April 1971. Show more
In Hitler's post-war Germany, detective Xavier March probes the death of a retired one-legged civil servant. Stars Anton Lesser.
Show more
Rival Glasgow gangsters compete for a coveted children's book award. Can the police duo halt gang warfare? Stars Finlay Welsh. Show more
A passionate affair gradually dies. An early story by Daphne du Maurier that was only discovered in 2006. Read by Nigel Havers.
The heroes of the 1880 Seaham Colliery explosion in Durham. Based on real-life events. Stars Paul Copley and Nigel Anthony.
Ed lends authentic 'oldenspeak' to the modern gaming fraternity. Stars Christopher Douglas and Stephanie Cole. From May 2012. Show more
The thinking idiot's anthropologist explains flaws in the urban democratic system. With Geoffrey McGivern. From April 2006. Show more
Friendless, jobless Angus breaks free from his sheltered-life shackles to go on a date. Starring Nick Ball. From May 1995. Show more
The Adventures of John and Tony
The Total Hotel Experience
30 minutes on BBC Radio 4 Extra
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The duo find themselves on a seaside murder-mystery weekend. Stars John Hegley and Simon Munnery. From September 1999. Show more
The future of the OAPs - and indeed the whole of civilisation - hangs in the balance. Stars Stephen Moore. Show more
With the threat of nuclear war, The Doctor fights to take control of the bunker. The robot has other plans. Read by Tom Baker.
In Hitler's post-war Germany, detective Xavier March probes the death of a retired one-legged civil servant. Stars Anton Lesser.
Show more
Rival Glasgow gangsters compete for a coveted children's book award. Can the police duo halt gang warfare? Stars Finlay Welsh. Show more
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.
What do shipwrecked objects have in common? Caron Keating features in the cosmic comedy of connections. From June 1995. Show more
Richard Burton narrates the playwrights' account of the English Crown. A new King rules. Stars Derek Jacobi and Martin Jarvis.
A passionate affair gradually dies. An early story by Daphne du Maurier that was only discovered in 2006. Read by Nigel Havers.
The heroes of the 1880 Seaham Colliery explosion in Durham. Based on real-life events. Stars Paul Copley and Nigel Anthony.