Audrey makes the most of helping Devere by pretending she is his wife. Adapted from TV with Penelope Keith. From March 1997. Show more
The arrival of a new nurse perks up poorly Pop Larkin. Rural family saga with David Jason and Pam Ferris. From March 1996.
Sergeant Fowler's boss, Superintendent Chadwick, arrives from New Scotland Yard and makes a discovery. Stars Leslie Sands. Show more
Bond is unhappy with his new sidekick, but can she find a way to thaw him out? Alex Jennings reads Ian Fleming's classic novel.
4 Extra Debut. The valiant team assumes the guise of an American gang to grab the attention of French-based smugglers. Stars Douglas Kelly.
Defying his canny manservant, radical squire Fenton sets out to reform beetroots. Stars Nicholas Le Prevost. From January 1996. Show more
From Miranda Hart to Sean Connery - Jon Culshaw and friends imagine the private lives of the famous. From September 2012. Show more
Fearless Neddie launches a career as a nude piano dancer with a difference. Starring Spike Milligan. From February 1958. Show more
Donning spacesuits, Kremmen and Carla tread boldly to investigate the mysterious thing. Kenny Everett's 1970s sci-fi serial starring the world's most fabulous starship captain.
Lugubrious Les Dawson tells us of thin Albert, and Cosmo discusses modern teenagers. With Eli Woods. From February 1985. Show more
An extended edition of the News Quiz, chaired by Sandi Toksvig. Panellists are Jeremy Hardy, Francis Wheen, Andy Hamilton and Bob Mills.
John Shuttleworth's worries over hidden dangers aren't shared by agent Ken or wife Mary. Stars Graham Fellows. From March 2003. Show more
After three strangers arrive, the marooned concert party start making plans without their manager. Stars Helen Longworth. Show more
Short story by the renowned television writer. A new friendship makes 60-something Lena wonder if there is more to life than cooking and cleaning. Read by Pauline Collins. Show more
A mysterious young man brings his mum for a special meal at Warwick Hedge's Cambridgeshire restaurant. Stars Trevor Peacock.
Fearless Neddie launches a career as a nude piano dancer with a difference. Starring Spike Milligan. From February 1958. Show more
Donning spacesuits, Kremmen and Carla tread boldly to investigate the mysterious thing. Kenny Everett's 1970s sci-fi serial starring the world's most fabulous starship captain.
Lugubrious Les Dawson tells us of thin Albert, and Cosmo discusses modern teenagers. With Eli Woods. From February 1985. Show more
Sergeant Fowler's boss, Superintendent Chadwick, arrives from New Scotland Yard and makes a discovery. Stars Leslie Sands. Show more
Bond is unhappy with his new sidekick, but can she find a way to thaw him out? Alex Jennings reads Ian Fleming's classic novel.
4 Extra Debut. The valiant team assumes the guise of an American gang to grab the attention of French-based smugglers. Stars Douglas Kelly.
On the run with a bundle of stolen cash, the bank employee makes the most of the coast. Stars Fine Time Fontayne.
This Sceptred Isle
Episode 215: The Death of Victoria and the Dream of Gerontius
15 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Queen Victoria's reign ends and a Conservative government returns. Anna Massey continues the history of Britain.
Naturalist Gideon Mantell and anatomist Richard Owen's feud over the uncovering of the prehistoric world. Read by Emma Fielding.
Antoinette seeks advice, as malicious gossip puts a strain on her marriage to Rochester. Jane Eyre prequel read by Adjoa Andoh. Show more
After three strangers arrive, the marooned concert party start making plans without their manager. Stars Helen Longworth. Show more
Mel Giedroyc celebrates this week's birthday celebrity, Harry Hill, and gets a second helping of laughs from young stand-up comedians in Liverpool.
Ambassador Mackenzie turns his attention to the ecology of the People's Republic. Stars Dinsdale Landen. From July 1992. Show more
Defying his canny manservant, radical squire Fenton sets out to reform beetroots. Stars Nicholas Le Prevost. From January 1996. Show more
Overwhelmed by the Martian attack, Jet Morgan and his crew awake in the dark. Stars Andrew Faulds and Alfie Bass. From 1955. Show more
'Coolhunter' Cayce travels to Tokyo in search of the online footage's creator. Lorelei King reads the fast-moving thriller. Show more
Fearless Neddie launches a career as a nude piano dancer with a difference. Starring Spike Milligan. From February 1958. Show more
Donning spacesuits, Kremmen and Carla tread boldly to investigate the mysterious thing. Kenny Everett's 1970s sci-fi serial starring the world's most fabulous starship captain.
Lugubrious Les Dawson tells us of thin Albert, and Cosmo discusses modern teenagers. With Eli Woods. From February 1985. Show more
Sergeant Fowler's boss, Superintendent Chadwick, arrives from New Scotland Yard and makes a discovery. Stars Leslie Sands. Show more
Bond is unhappy with his new sidekick, but can she find a way to thaw him out? Alex Jennings reads Ian Fleming's classic novel.
4 Extra Debut. The valiant team assumes the guise of an American gang to grab the attention of French-based smugglers. Stars Douglas Kelly.
Short story by the renowned television writer. A new friendship makes 60-something Lena wonder if there is more to life than cooking and cleaning. Read by Pauline Collins. Show more
A mysterious young man brings his mum for a special meal at Warwick Hedge's Cambridgeshire restaurant. Stars Trevor Peacock.
From Miranda Hart to Sean Connery - Jon Culshaw and friends imagine the private lives of the famous. From September 2012. Show more
Marcus Brigstocke offers new pleasures to Dame Joan Bakewell. Who knew she'd be so good at beatboxing? From February 2009. Show more
Frenzying is all the rage in Ancient Athens - but can Aristophanes cash in on the craze? Stars Stephen Moore. From January 2001. Show more
The 15th century family struggles to survive in an overcrowded castle. Improvised saga with Paul Merton. From July 1994. Show more
Overwhelmed by the Martian attack, Jet Morgan and his crew awake in the dark. Stars Andrew Faulds and Alfie Bass. From 1955. Show more
'Coolhunter' Cayce travels to Tokyo in search of the online footage's creator. Lorelei King reads the fast-moving thriller. Show more
Sergeant Fowler's boss, Superintendent Chadwick, arrives from New Scotland Yard and makes a discovery. Stars Leslie Sands. Show more
Bond is unhappy with his new sidekick, but can she find a way to thaw him out? Alex Jennings reads Ian Fleming's classic novel.
4 Extra Debut. The valiant team assumes the guise of an American gang to grab the attention of French-based smugglers. Stars Douglas Kelly.
An extended edition of the News Quiz, chaired by Sandi Toksvig. Panellists are Jeremy Hardy, Francis Wheen, Andy Hamilton and Bob Mills.
John Shuttleworth's worries over hidden dangers aren't shared by agent Ken or wife Mary. Stars Graham Fellows. From March 2003. Show more
After three strangers arrive, the marooned concert party start making plans without their manager. Stars Helen Longworth. Show more
Short story by the renowned television writer. A new friendship makes 60-something Lena wonder if there is more to life than cooking and cleaning. Read by Pauline Collins. Show more
A mysterious young man brings his mum for a special meal at Warwick Hedge's Cambridgeshire restaurant. Stars Trevor Peacock.
