With the press on the prowl, Ambassador Mackenzie's memoirs spark Embassy havoc. Stars Dinsdale Landen. From November 1990. Show more
Spies and sinful vegetables at Firebasket Hall. Civil War comedy with Joss Ackland and Miriam Margolyes. From October 1990. Show more
A tricky case for PC Dixon confronting a deserter. Radio revival of TV's famous copper. Stars David Calder and David Tennant. Show more
The 1920s detective tackles a jewellery heist of emeralds and hounds a notorious gangland villain. Read by David Horovitch. Show more
An old school chum visits hapless vicar Timothy Carswell, while two teenage tearaways terrorise residents. Stars James Grout. From March 1991. Show more
Charlie Brooker hosts the comedy panel show about the wrong side of life, with guests Graham Linehan, Matthew Crosby and Helen Zaltzman competing to suggest the best in bad ideas. Show more
The Lad inherits a Scottish castle and starts feuding. Stars Tony Hancock and James Robertson Justice. From February 1957. Show more
The author tries to make amends when he upsets his wife Diana. Stars Ian Carmichael and Charlotte Mitchell. From December 1977. Show more
Ex-convict Terry comes to a realisation after Sandra's troublesome ex-husband appears. Stars Karl Howman. From March 1999. Show more
Ned Sherrin hosts the music quiz with Harry Bancroft of Stafford, Peter Kiltie from Leicester and John Taylor of Lincoln.
The schooner 'Ghost' journeys on to the seal herds. High-seas tale of brutality and survival. With Jack Klaff and Kerry Shale. Show more
A councillor's neglected wife lays a trap for her vainglorious husband. Patience Tomlinson reads Dorothy Whipple's story.
4 Extra Debut. Writing a play about the National Trust's founder, Linda uncovers family secrets. Stars Kenneth Cranham and Sophie Stanton.
The Lad inherits a Scottish castle and starts feuding. Stars Tony Hancock and James Robertson Justice. From February 1957. Show more
The author tries to make amends when he upsets his wife Diana. Stars Ian Carmichael and Charlotte Mitchell. From December 1977. Show more
A tricky case for PC Dixon confronting a deserter. Radio revival of TV's famous copper. Stars David Calder and David Tennant. Show more
The 1920s detective tackles a jewellery heist of emeralds and hounds a notorious gangland villain. Read by David Horovitch. Show more
Alan Plater - Abandoned Projects
Episode 3: Wild Pigs of Thorngumbald
15 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 Extra
The playwright recalls how his career as an architect ended early, but not before an animal encounter. With Christian Rodska.
Stalemate in the Irish question leads to the resignation of Pitt the Younger. Anna Massey continues the history of Britain.
Detective Inspector Jack Whicher's prime murder suspect faces questions about the gruesome killing. Read by Deborah Findlay.
Cancer's infrequently asked questions, and notifying the dog. Miles Kington's humorous last letters. With Michael Palin.
The schooner 'Ghost' journeys on to the seal herds. High-seas tale of brutality and survival. With Jack Klaff and Kerry Shale. Show more
Made for 4 Extra. We find out how the computer mouse started life, we hear from Apple co-creator Steve Wozniak and learn about the role hedgehogs played in shaping World War II.
Bertie turns into a romantic novelist (again) when Bingo falls in love (again). PG Wodehouse romp with Richard Briers. Show more
An old school chum visits hapless vicar Timothy Carswell, while two teenage tearaways terrorise residents. Stars James Grout. From March 1991. Show more
A fantastic tale about the heroic adventures of Rhysling, the blind singer of the spaceways. Read by Adam Sims. From July 2007. Show more
Christine Daae has disappeared. Is she with the mysterious Angel of Music? Stars Anna Massey, Peter Guinness and James D'Arcy.
The Lad inherits a Scottish castle and starts feuding. Stars Tony Hancock and James Robertson Justice. From February 1957. Show more
The author tries to make amends when he upsets his wife Diana. Stars Ian Carmichael and Charlotte Mitchell. From December 1977. Show more
A tricky case for PC Dixon confronting a deserter. Radio revival of TV's famous copper. Stars David Calder and David Tennant. Show more
The 1920s detective tackles a jewellery heist of emeralds and hounds a notorious gangland villain. Read by David Horovitch. Show more
A councillor's neglected wife lays a trap for her vainglorious husband. Patience Tomlinson reads Dorothy Whipple's story.
4 Extra Debut. Writing a play about the National Trust's founder, Linda uncovers family secrets. Stars Kenneth Cranham and Sophie Stanton.
Charlie Brooker hosts the comedy panel show about the wrong side of life, with guests Graham Linehan, Matthew Crosby and Helen Zaltzman competing to suggest the best in bad ideas. Show more
With exhibits ranging from Robin Hood to tribute bands' Mock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame. Stars Marcus Brigstocke. From March 2004. Show more
When the Asian radio station boss gets religion, the result is far from heavenly. Stars Sanjeev Bhaskar. From October 1996. Show more
While Sarah's in labour, she decides to get a few things off her chest. Stars Jim Sweeney and Caroline Quentin. From July 1995.
A fantastic tale about the heroic adventures of Rhysling, the blind singer of the spaceways. Read by Adam Sims. From July 2007. Show more
Christine Daae has disappeared. Is she with the mysterious Angel of Music? Stars Anna Massey, Peter Guinness and James D'Arcy.
A tricky case for PC Dixon confronting a deserter. Radio revival of TV's famous copper. Stars David Calder and David Tennant. Show more
The 1920s detective tackles a jewellery heist of emeralds and hounds a notorious gangland villain. Read by David Horovitch. Show more
Ex-convict Terry comes to a realisation after Sandra's troublesome ex-husband appears. Stars Karl Howman. From March 1999. Show more
Ned Sherrin hosts the music quiz with Harry Bancroft of Stafford, Peter Kiltie from Leicester and John Taylor of Lincoln.
The schooner 'Ghost' journeys on to the seal herds. High-seas tale of brutality and survival. With Jack Klaff and Kerry Shale. Show more
A councillor's neglected wife lays a trap for her vainglorious husband. Patience Tomlinson reads Dorothy Whipple's story.
4 Extra Debut. Writing a play about the National Trust's founder, Linda uncovers family secrets. Stars Kenneth Cranham and Sophie Stanton.
