Cash is scarce, as the ambassador hopes capitalism and democracy will conquer communism. Stars Dinsdale Landen. From June 1992. Show more
Edgar Finchley takes to sea, disturbs an intruder, sees double and visits a house of spirits. Stars Richard Griffiths. Show more
The sleuth investigates a Peruvian woman accused of sucking her children's blood. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle thriller from 1964. Show more
The Major tries to persuade his prisoner to sign a confession - but will he admit his intentions? Read by Michael Jayston. Show more
Single dad Bryan needs an employer who will let his son come along. Stars Richard Beckinsale and Pat Coombs. From November 1977. Show more
Sandy sponsors his son-in-law in a charity marathon, but he proves to be too generous. Stars Ronnie Corbett. From August 2011. Show more
The Lad is set to entertain troops in Malta, but he gets duped into a frontline appearance. Stars Tony Hancock. From April 1958. Show more
The Archers sell up, and Admiral Lord Nelson's diary. Sketches and songs with John Cleese and Graeme Garden. From April 1966. Show more
The footie team's new strip causes controversy. Will they be ready for the new season? Stars Brenda Blethyn.
Labour MP Duncan Stonebridge dreads a visit from his critical Tory father. Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis sitcom from June 2005.
Finding $300,000 in a satchel, Noel Coward turns detective in Las Vegas. Murder mystery with Malcolm Sinclair and Belinda Lang. Show more
12-year-old Gog struggles over feelings for best friend Sunshine, and his mum insisting that he is part giant. Read by Zac Fox.
Busy Angela and Barty want a child, but don't have time. Their solution is a genetically enhanced daughter. Stars Sia Berkeley.
The Lad is set to entertain troops in Malta, but he gets duped into a frontline appearance. Stars Tony Hancock. From April 1958. Show more
The Archers sell up, and Admiral Lord Nelson's diary. Sketches and songs with John Cleese and Graeme Garden. From April 1966. Show more
The sleuth investigates a Peruvian woman accused of sucking her children's blood. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle thriller from 1964. Show more
The Major tries to persuade his prisoner to sign a confession - but will he admit his intentions? Read by Michael Jayston. Show more
Can Irene get to the bottom of the story about her son? With Patricia Routledge and Prunella Scales. From May 2001.
This Sceptred Isle
Episode 197: Disraeli and the Origin of Two Nations
15 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Disraeli 'the conjuror' is Prime Minister. But not for long. Anna Massey relates the history of Britain.
Novel about the Sherlock Holmes author and a troubled solicitor. The police have made their mind up. Read by Clive Merrison.
The great warrior battles the evil demon Grendel. Poet Seamus Heaney reads his own translation of the great Anglo-Saxon poem. Show more
Finding $300,000 in a satchel, Noel Coward turns detective in Las Vegas. Murder mystery with Malcolm Sinclair and Belinda Lang. Show more
Mel Giedroyc has an outdoor swim, and schoolchildren talk about their project to preserve a prehistoric fish.
Whilst treating a case of flu, the doctor tries to reunite two sisters. AJ Cronin dramatisation with John Gordon Sinclair. Show more
Single dad Bryan needs an employer who will let his son come along. Stars Richard Beckinsale and Pat Coombs. From November 1977. Show more
Arriving on Mars, Captain Jet Morgan and crew prepare to start explorations. Stars Andrew Faulds and David Kossoff. From 1954. Show more
Feeling ill at ease, Bernard Marx shares his worries about Lenina with his best friend. Nightmare future vision read by Anton Lesser. From April 2003. Episode 3 of 10.
A man recalls ghostly events in 1870 involving his old teacher. What is "the well among the yews"? Read by Benjamin Whitrow. Show more
The Lad is set to entertain troops in Malta, but he gets duped into a frontline appearance. Stars Tony Hancock. From April 1958. Show more
The Archers sell up, and Admiral Lord Nelson's diary. Sketches and songs with John Cleese and Graeme Garden. From April 1966. Show more
The sleuth investigates a Peruvian woman accused of sucking her children's blood. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle thriller from 1964. Show more
The Major tries to persuade his prisoner to sign a confession - but will he admit his intentions? Read by Michael Jayston. Show more
12-year-old Gog struggles over feelings for best friend Sunshine, and his mum insisting that he is part giant. Read by Zac Fox.
Busy Angela and Barty want a child, but don't have time. Their solution is a genetically enhanced daughter. Stars Sia Berkeley.
Sandy sponsors his son-in-law in a charity marathon, but he proves to be too generous. Stars Ronnie Corbett. From August 2011. Show more
Pathologist Ruth's fibs over her career and love-life backfire when her mum arrives. Stars Matilda Ziegler From November 2004. Show more
The mild John Adams is subjected to more physical discomfort. Sketch comedy from Richard Webb and Dave Lamb. From January 1999.
A visit to Britain's only sanctuary for balloon animals. Stars David Mitchell and Robert Webb. From September 2009. Show more
Arriving on Mars, Captain Jet Morgan and crew prepare to start explorations. Stars Andrew Faulds and David Kossoff. From 1954. Show more
Feeling ill at ease, Bernard Marx shares his worries about Lenina with his best friend. Nightmare future vision read by Anton Lesser. From April 2003. Episode 3 of 10.
A man recalls ghostly events in 1870 involving his old teacher. What is "the well among the yews"? Read by Benjamin Whitrow. Show more
The sleuth investigates a Peruvian woman accused of sucking her children's blood. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle thriller from 1964. Show more
The Major tries to persuade his prisoner to sign a confession - but will he admit his intentions? Read by Michael Jayston. Show more
The footie team's new strip causes controversy. Will they be ready for the new season? Stars Brenda Blethyn.
Labour MP Duncan Stonebridge dreads a visit from his critical Tory father. Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis sitcom from June 2005.
Finding $300,000 in a satchel, Noel Coward turns detective in Las Vegas. Murder mystery with Malcolm Sinclair and Belinda Lang. Show more
12-year-old Gog struggles over feelings for best friend Sunshine, and his mum insisting that he is part giant. Read by Zac Fox.
Busy Angela and Barty want a child, but don't have time. Their solution is a genetically enhanced daughter. Stars Sia Berkeley.
