A poor man has just three days to sew a cherry silk coat for the Mayor. Festive tale starring Miriam Margolyes.
Dorothy and friends must kill the Wicked Witch of the West to finally get their wishes granted. Stars Maureen Lipman.
The Christopher Marlowe Mysteries
Episode 3: 3. The Perplex'd Plot of the Perilous Plague
30 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 ExtraAvailable for years
As London is ravaged by plague - the playwright spy is on the case of a double-crossing. Stars Dominic Jephcott. Show more
James Runcie - Sidney Chambers and the Shadow of Death
Episode 1: Call Me Pamela
30 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 Extra
The cleric is drawn into a murky world of passion and murder following the suspicious death of a solicitor. Read by Alex Jennings. Show more
Second Holmes
4. The Case of the Shadowed Minister
30 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 ExtraAvailable for years
The grandsons of Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson help an MP who claims he's being followed. Stars Peter Egan. From January 1983. Show more
A return visit to Birmingham for regulars Tim Brooke-Taylor, Barry Cryer and Graeme Garden, plus Jeremy Hardy on the panel and Jack Dee in the chair. Show more
Kenneth Horne's debut show featuring the BBC's Backroom Boys and The Clissold Saga. With Kenneth Williams. From March 1965. Show more
The shady lawyer edits a newspaper in Chicago. The Marx Brothers radio show recreated. Stars Michael Roberts. From August 1992. Show more
The surreal comedian's latest challenge is to be London's Mayor, with no ability whatsoever. With Dave Lamb. From May 2007.
Will Ken and Sandy's plan to use a lion to advertise Leo cosmetics be a roaring success? Stars Martin Jarvis. From March 1984. Show more
'I would give my soul to stay young'. A vain aristocrat makes a dangerous pact. Starring Ian McDiarmid and Jamie Glover. Show more
Bored with daily life, two friends plan to escape Meadowbank Old People's Home. Short story read by June Whitfield.
Loose Ends
Harry Hill, Boris Johnson, David Suchet, Rebecca Front, Alice Russell and Kathleen Edwards
45 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Clive Anderson is joined by Harry Hill, Boris Johnson, David Suchet and Rebecca Front for an eclectic mix of conversation, with music from Alice Russell and Kathleen Edwards. Show more
Kenneth Horne's debut show featuring the BBC's Backroom Boys and The Clissold Saga. With Kenneth Williams. From March 1965. Show more
The shady lawyer edits a newspaper in Chicago. The Marx Brothers radio show recreated. Stars Michael Roberts. From August 1992. Show more
The Christopher Marlowe Mysteries
Episode 3: 3. The Perplex'd Plot of the Perilous Plague
30 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 ExtraAvailable for years
As London is ravaged by plague - the playwright spy is on the case of a double-crossing. Stars Dominic Jephcott. Show more
James Runcie - Sidney Chambers and the Shadow of Death
Episode 1: Call Me Pamela
30 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 ExtraThe cleric is drawn into a murky world of passion and murder following the suspicious death of a solicitor. Read by Alex Jennings. Show more
A new job for Vic, but the same old confused emotions persist when it comes to Ingrid. Stars Lee Ingleby and Rebecca Callard. From July 2010. Show more
Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen's Escape to the Country
Episode 9: The Brotherhood of Ruralists, part 2
15 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 Extra
How John Seymour's 1976 Complete Book of Self-Sufficiency proved a huge hit with disaffected city dwellers keen on a rural life.
Roy Hudd's Tales from the Lodge Room
Episode 1: The Pure Gold of Music Hall
15 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 Extra
The comedian shares fellow Water Rats' tales of legendary comedian 'cheeky chappie' Max Miller. From Brighton's Komedia Theatre.
A young evacuee arrives to stay with gruff but kindly Tom Oakley. Michelle Magorian's wartime tale read by David Brierley.
'I would give my soul to stay young'. A vain aristocrat makes a dangerous pact. Starring Ian McDiarmid and Jamie Glover. Show more
Mel Giedroyc is inspired by a new story, The Earth Giant by Melvin Burgess. Can Amy keep her secret friend safe? And the return of our quiz 'Keep It In The Family'.
There's mutiny in the air as Tommy and Sheila set off on their cruise. Stars Roy Hudd and June Whitfield. From November 1999. Show more
Second Holmes
4. The Case of the Shadowed Minister
30 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 ExtraAvailable for years
The grandsons of Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson help an MP who claims he's being followed. Stars Peter Egan. From January 1983. Show more
Ariane hopes to survive the wilderness and, with Auntie's help, discover the secret history of her people.
Rimmer and Cat mount a rescue mission and find an old man. Could a black hole answer all their problems? Read by Chris Barrie.
Kenneth Horne's debut show featuring the BBC's Backroom Boys and The Clissold Saga. With Kenneth Williams. From March 1965. Show more
The shady lawyer edits a newspaper in Chicago. The Marx Brothers radio show recreated. Stars Michael Roberts. From August 1992. Show more
The Christopher Marlowe Mysteries
Episode 3: 3. The Perplex'd Plot of the Perilous Plague
30 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 ExtraAvailable for years
As London is ravaged by plague - the playwright spy is on the case of a double-crossing. Stars Dominic Jephcott. Show more
James Runcie - Sidney Chambers and the Shadow of Death
Episode 1: Call Me Pamela
30 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 ExtraThe cleric is drawn into a murky world of passion and murder following the suspicious death of a solicitor. Read by Alex Jennings. Show more
Bored with daily life, two friends plan to escape Meadowbank Old People's Home. Short story read by June Whitfield.
Loose Ends
Harry Hill, Boris Johnson, David Suchet, Rebecca Front, Alice Russell and Kathleen Edwards
45 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 ExtraClive Anderson is joined by Harry Hill, Boris Johnson, David Suchet and Rebecca Front for an eclectic mix of conversation, with music from Alice Russell and Kathleen Edwards. Show more
A return visit to Birmingham for regulars Tim Brooke-Taylor, Barry Cryer and Graeme Garden, plus Jeremy Hardy on the panel and Jack Dee in the chair. Show more
The surreal comedian's latest challenge is to be London's Mayor, with no ability whatsoever. With Dave Lamb. From May 2007.
Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week in topical stand-up and sketches with Jon Holmes, Laura Shavin, Mitch Benn and special guest Holly Walsh. Produced by Victoria Lloyd. Show more
A year has passed since the births, so exactly how has life changed? Stars Jenny Eclair and Linda Robson. From October 1997. Show more
Ariane hopes to survive the wilderness and, with Auntie's help, discover the secret history of her people.
Rimmer and Cat mount a rescue mission and find an old man. Could a black hole answer all their problems? Read by Chris Barrie.
The Christopher Marlowe Mysteries
Episode 3: 3. The Perplex'd Plot of the Perilous Plague
30 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 ExtraAvailable for years
As London is ravaged by plague - the playwright spy is on the case of a double-crossing. Stars Dominic Jephcott. Show more
James Runcie - Sidney Chambers and the Shadow of Death
Episode 1: Call Me Pamela
30 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 ExtraThe cleric is drawn into a murky world of passion and murder following the suspicious death of a solicitor. Read by Alex Jennings. Show more
The surreal comedian's latest challenge is to be London's Mayor, with no ability whatsoever. With Dave Lamb. From May 2007.
Will Ken and Sandy's plan to use a lion to advertise Leo cosmetics be a roaring success? Stars Martin Jarvis. From March 1984. Show more
'I would give my soul to stay young'. A vain aristocrat makes a dangerous pact. Starring Ian McDiarmid and Jamie Glover. Show more
Bored with daily life, two friends plan to escape Meadowbank Old People's Home. Short story read by June Whitfield.
Loose Ends
Harry Hill, Boris Johnson, David Suchet, Rebecca Front, Alice Russell and Kathleen Edwards
45 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 ExtraClive Anderson is joined by Harry Hill, Boris Johnson, David Suchet and Rebecca Front for an eclectic mix of conversation, with music from Alice Russell and Kathleen Edwards. Show more
