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
This listing contains language that some may find offensive.
When a wealthy government minister dies, Edgar Wallace's detective sets out to uncover the truth. Read by David Horovitch. Show more
Turmoil abounds when barrister John Fuller-Carp tries to join a lodge. Stars John Bird and Sanjeev Bhaskar. From May 1998. Show more
Blazer-wearing entertainer Tommy Cockles is at the Mallard Theatre and finds it transformed. With Felix Dexter. From May 2012. Show more
Eric reckons Ern needs to spruce up his act, so how about writing a musical? Guest star Salena Jones. From February 1975. Show more
Mainwaring causes chaos tracking down Walker's purloined silk parachute. Adapted from TV with Arthur Lowe. From April 1976. Show more
Top cops are on the case, when a witness protection programme goes catastrophically wrong. Stars Roy Hudd. From August 1986.
The odd pair try online dating. Is it Peter's turn for love? Stars Nicholas Le Prevost and Jonathan Pryce. From September 2010. Show more
With Maud Brewster aboard, the real danger on the schooner's voyage is yet to begin. Stars Jack Klaff and Shelley Thompson. Show more
A young wife is unable to free herself from the guilt of her scandalous past. Stella Gonet reads Dorothy Whipple's story.
Glasgow, 1780. Can impecunious lawyer Enoch Dalmellington manage to find a husband for his daughter? Stars Ian McDiarmid. Show more
Eric reckons Ern needs to spruce up his act, so how about writing a musical? Guest star Salena Jones. From February 1975. Show more
Mainwaring causes chaos tracking down Walker's purloined silk parachute. Adapted from TV with Arthur Lowe. From April 1976. Show more
This listing contains language that some may find offensive.
When a wealthy government minister dies, Edgar Wallace's detective sets out to uncover the truth. Read by David Horovitch. Show more
The playwright recalls a never-realised bleak opera and a film meant to star Rex Harrison. With John Woodvine.
This Sceptred Isle
Episode 153: Pitt Goes and Nelson Turns a Blind Eye
15 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Nelson turns a blind eye at the Battle of Copenhagen and the Napoleonic Wars begin. Anna Massey continues the story of Britain.
Years after the gruesome killing, there's a surprise confession - but does it explain what happened? Read by Deborah Findlay.
The perfect funeral and gravestone, and parlez-vous cancer? Miles Kington's humorous last letters. With Michael Palin.
With Maud Brewster aboard, the real danger on the schooner's voyage is yet to begin. Stars Jack Klaff and Shelley Thompson. Show more
Made for 4 Extra. We visit a dairy, learn how to make home-made ice cream and find out about the sound of an ice-cream van. Plus, the story of Mickey Mouse.
A saucy letter sparks suspicions for Iris. Is Bernard having an affair? Stars Su Pollard and Gorden Kaye. From February 1996.
Turmoil abounds when barrister John Fuller-Carp tries to join a lodge. Stars John Bird and Sanjeev Bhaskar. From May 1998. Show more
A thrilling tale that delves into the psyche of traumatised spaceman William Cole, after his return to Earth. Read by Adam Sims. From July 2007. Show more
As Christine faces grave danger, a mysterious figure offers to help her. Stars Anna Massey, Peter Guinness and Helen Goldwyn.
Eric reckons Ern needs to spruce up his act, so how about writing a musical? Guest star Salena Jones. From February 1975. Show more
Mainwaring causes chaos tracking down Walker's purloined silk parachute. Adapted from TV with Arthur Lowe. From April 1976. Show more
This listing contains language that some may find offensive.
When a wealthy government minister dies, Edgar Wallace's detective sets out to uncover the truth. Read by David Horovitch. Show more
A young wife is unable to free herself from the guilt of her scandalous past. Stella Gonet reads Dorothy Whipple's story.
Glasgow, 1780. Can impecunious lawyer Enoch Dalmellington manage to find a husband for his daughter? Stars Ian McDiarmid. Show more
Blazer-wearing entertainer Tommy Cockles is at the Mallard Theatre and finds it transformed. With Felix Dexter. From May 2012. Show more
Old people and consumer rights get the Gary Bellamy phone-in treatment. Stars Rhys Thomas and Simon Day. From January 2008.
Captain Brimshaw attempts to broker peace with George Washington. 1775 America sitcom. Stars Andy Hamilton. From May 2006. Show more
The hapless consultancy tackle a council's problem with a zoo. Stars Marcus Brigstocke and Robin Ince. From August 2004. Show more
A thrilling tale that delves into the psyche of traumatised spaceman William Cole, after his return to Earth. Read by Adam Sims. From July 2007. Show more
As Christine faces grave danger, a mysterious figure offers to help her. Stars Anna Massey, Peter Guinness and Helen Goldwyn.
This listing contains language that some may find offensive.
When a wealthy government minister dies, Edgar Wallace's detective sets out to uncover the truth. Read by David Horovitch. Show more
Top cops are on the case, when a witness protection programme goes catastrophically wrong. Stars Roy Hudd. From August 1986.
The odd pair try online dating. Is it Peter's turn for love? Stars Nicholas Le Prevost and Jonathan Pryce. From September 2010. Show more
With Maud Brewster aboard, the real danger on the schooner's voyage is yet to begin. Stars Jack Klaff and Shelley Thompson. Show more
A young wife is unable to free herself from the guilt of her scandalous past. Stella Gonet reads Dorothy Whipple's story.
Glasgow, 1780. Can impecunious lawyer Enoch Dalmellington manage to find a husband for his daughter? Stars Ian McDiarmid. Show more
