School teacher Izzy comes to terms with some alternative domestic arrangements. Stars Imelda Staunton. From December 1987. Show more
Miss Black wants new railings for her lodging house - with help from cleaner Sally. Stars Frances Tomelty. From February 2001. Show more
As dead don Peter's sordid side is made public, Simon struggles with his day job. Stars Geoffrey Palmer and Samuel West. Show more
With two agents contacted, the British couple's search moves to Austria - but they're being followed. Read by Emma Currie.
Renaissance Italy's Prince Ludovico battles enemies, as his wife tries to reconcile their sons. Stars David Swift. From May 2001. Show more
Beauty must look after the elderly Mr Easterby. Stars Jocelyn Jee Esien and Leslie Phillips. From November 2009. Show more
The Lad starts farming, unaware that Sid has sold him a top cricket ground. With Tony Hancock and Sid James. From February 1957. Show more
Gerald has money worries, and Diana bids to join a ladies' club. With Ian Carmichael and Charlotte Mitchell. From November 1977. Show more
Getting closer to Sandra, ex-convict Terry sets out to help a young girl on the run. Stars Karl Howman. From February 1999. Show more
Ned Sherrin hosts the music quiz with Graham Bennett of Surbiton, Jerry Knowles of Selsey and Andrew Taylor from Cambridge.
Richard Burton narrates the playwrights' tale of the English Crown. France is now in the King's sights. Starring Martin Jarvis.
By Andrew Taylor. Will two bungling would-be robbers in a petty art heist have the last laugh after all? Read by James Fleet.
The sad, contradictory tale of Edward Lear, famed Victorian artist and scribe of gleefully silly verse. Stars Andrew Sachs.
The Lad starts farming, unaware that Sid has sold him a top cricket ground. With Tony Hancock and Sid James. From February 1957. Show more
Gerald has money worries, and Diana bids to join a ladies' club. With Ian Carmichael and Charlotte Mitchell. From November 1977. Show more
As dead don Peter's sordid side is made public, Simon struggles with his day job. Stars Geoffrey Palmer and Samuel West. Show more
With two agents contacted, the British couple's search moves to Austria - but they're being followed. Read by Emma Currie.
English conventions are confounded by Italian romanticism, as Lilia tries to adapt to life as a wife. Stars Teresa Gallagher. Show more
This Sceptred Isle
Episode 137: Watt, Arkwright and the Industrial Revolution
15 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Anna Massey narrates the history of the British Isles. 1769 was a remarkable year for England and patents.
Striking spoofer's gold with 'The Henry Root Letters'. Stephen Boxer reads Terence Blacker's celebration of William Donaldson.
Michael Morpurgo traces the making of Britain's Welfare State amid concerns for children.
Richard Burton narrates the playwrights' tale of the English Crown. France is now in the King's sights. Starring Martin Jarvis.
Today Mel goes walking by moonlight, and finds out why aunties are so wonderful. Plus, fitness guru Rosemary Conley's Inheritance Tracks and another magical story from Joan Aiken.
After the syndicate disaster, Bertie ponders what to bet on next. PG Wodehouse romp with Richard Briers and Michael Hordern. Show more
Renaissance Italy's Prince Ludovico battles enemies, as his wife tries to reconcile their sons. Stars David Swift. From May 2001. Show more
On the day of the festival, Saul and the Guardians prepare to fight. Time-hopping thriller conclusion with Robert Glenister. Show more
The Otis family move into an old English country house, despite warnings that it is haunted. Read by Alistair McGowan. Show more
The Lad starts farming, unaware that Sid has sold him a top cricket ground. With Tony Hancock and Sid James. From February 1957. Show more
Gerald has money worries, and Diana bids to join a ladies' club. With Ian Carmichael and Charlotte Mitchell. From November 1977. Show more
As dead don Peter's sordid side is made public, Simon struggles with his day job. Stars Geoffrey Palmer and Samuel West. Show more
With two agents contacted, the British couple's search moves to Austria - but they're being followed. Read by Emma Currie.
By Andrew Taylor. Will two bungling would-be robbers in a petty art heist have the last laugh after all? Read by James Fleet.
The sad, contradictory tale of Edward Lear, famed Victorian artist and scribe of gleefully silly verse. Stars Andrew Sachs.
Beauty must look after the elderly Mr Easterby. Stars Jocelyn Jee Esien and Leslie Phillips. From November 2009. Show more
Judy fixes Dave up on his first date since his marriage broke up. Stars Reece Shearsmith. From October 2007. Show more
Start naked and pretend to get dressed - bad luck if the taxi comes early. The writer shares travel tips. From September 2004. Show more
Is the London Asian radio station about to lose its star presenter? Stars Meera Syal and Sanjeev Bhaskar. From September 1996. Show more
Giles and David take Judith to savour rural Cornwall, but trouble soon takes root. Stars Richard E Grant. From February 1995. Show more
On the day of the festival, Saul and the Guardians prepare to fight. Time-hopping thriller conclusion with Robert Glenister. Show more
The Otis family move into an old English country house, despite warnings that it is haunted. Read by Alistair McGowan. Show more
As dead don Peter's sordid side is made public, Simon struggles with his day job. Stars Geoffrey Palmer and Samuel West. Show more
With two agents contacted, the British couple's search moves to Austria - but they're being followed. Read by Emma Currie.
Getting closer to Sandra, ex-convict Terry sets out to help a young girl on the run. Stars Karl Howman. From February 1999. Show more
Ned Sherrin hosts the music quiz with Graham Bennett of Surbiton, Jerry Knowles of Selsey and Andrew Taylor from Cambridge.
Richard Burton narrates the playwrights' tale of the English Crown. France is now in the King's sights. Starring Martin Jarvis.
By Andrew Taylor. Will two bungling would-be robbers in a petty art heist have the last laugh after all? Read by James Fleet.
The sad, contradictory tale of Edward Lear, famed Victorian artist and scribe of gleefully silly verse. Stars Andrew Sachs.
