The King of Comedy hosts half an hour of festive frolics. With Colin Edwynn and Sybie Jones. From December 1987.
Faith's children and Bill's ex-wife threaten her dream of a perfect Christmas. Stars Lynda Bellingham. From December 1992. Show more
The Roman sleuth closes in on his man, but gets more than he bargained for from Helena's old school friend. Stars Anton Lesser. Show more
With more than one confession to the murder of Colonel Protheroe - who, if anyone, is to be believed? Stars June Whitfield. Show more
Victor suffers a bank holiday traffic nightmare. Adapted from TV, with Richard Wilson and Annette Crosbie. From February 1995. Show more
Exploring Coleridge's embarrassing childhood, pixies - and a lit tar barrel. Mark’s town tour arrives in Devon. From 2012. Show more
Eric selects a favourite episode he co-wrote with Spike Milligan. Neddie hunts oysters in the Thames. From February 1955.
Making movie news this week, The Lone Hydrangea and The Sound of Monks. Sketches and songs with John Cleese. From November 1966. Show more
The wily poacher's plans for a life of bliss with Nancy hit a snag. Stars Bill Wallis and Maurice Denham. From May 1989. Show more
Crime writers PD James and HRF Keating probe death at Christmas dinner. Simon Brett hosts the murder quiz. From December 1997. Show more
Charles Dickens - The Pickwick Papers
Episode 8: A Matter of Principle
55 minutes on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Holed up in a debtors' prison - will Samuel Pickwick manage to get himself released? Stars Simon Cadell and Freddie Jones. Show more
The first Christmas through the eyes of those it touched. A shepherd faces his fears on a dark hillside. With Ben Crowe.
A Ghost for Christmas
Episode 1: The Woodman's Enigma by Gary Kilworth
15 minutes on BBC Radio 4 Extra
A Christmas visit to their Uncle proves to be a haunting experience for young Jill and Colin. Read by Edward de Souza.
Inspired by a fragment of his writing, Sheila Hodgson provides MR James with a ghostly encounter at Christmas. With David March. Show more
Eric selects a favourite episode he co-wrote with Spike Milligan. Neddie hunts oysters in the Thames. From February 1955.
Making movie news this week, The Lone Hydrangea and The Sound of Monks. Sketches and songs with John Cleese. From November 1966. Show more
The Roman sleuth closes in on his man, but gets more than he bargained for from Helena's old school friend. Stars Anton Lesser. Show more
With more than one confession to the murder of Colonel Protheroe - who, if anyone, is to be believed? Stars June Whitfield. Show more
As they go off dancing, Richardson realises both Alex and Tom are also falling under the heiress' spell. Stars Juliet Aubrey. Show more
Amanda Vickery - A History of Private Life
Episode 6: All My Life Is a Struggle With Dirt
15 minutes on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Women's struggle to clean and care for their families in a household moral mission. Amanda Vickery's hidden history of the home.
The writer recalls tales of his Yorkshire family. Visiting his mother's sister, she always shared her military service memories.
Tom Bodett - Christmastime at the End of the Road
Episode 3: The Best Sauna Story So Far
15 minutes on BBC Radio 4 Extra
A cosy evening at the lake with food, drink and good company. What can possibly go wrong?
Charles Dickens - The Pickwick Papers
Episode 8: A Matter of Principle
55 minutes on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Holed up in a debtors' prison - will Samuel Pickwick manage to get himself released? Stars Simon Cadell and Freddie Jones. Show more
Mel introduces the next episode of 'How Dangerous...' where Dick and Dom explore the science of Christmas decorations. Plus there's more from Terry Deary's Vicious Vikings.
Stiff Upper Lip, Jeeves
Episode 3: Bartholomew, Blackmail and Barefaced Lies
30 minutes on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Bertie Wooster is landed in a pickle over an expensive statue. PG Wodehouse romp with Richard Briers and Michael Hordern. Show more
Victor suffers a bank holiday traffic nightmare. Adapted from TV, with Richard Wilson and Annette Crosbie. From February 1995. Show more
Falsely charged with murder, dandy spy hero Lucifer Box flees New York aboard a mysterious ship. Read by the author Mark Gatiss. Show more
Christine Daae has disappeared. Is she with the mysterious Angel of Music? Stars Anna Massey, Peter Guinness and James D'Arcy.
Eric selects a favourite episode he co-wrote with Spike Milligan. Neddie hunts oysters in the Thames. From February 1955.
Making movie news this week, The Lone Hydrangea and The Sound of Monks. Sketches and songs with John Cleese. From November 1966. Show more
The Roman sleuth closes in on his man, but gets more than he bargained for from Helena's old school friend. Stars Anton Lesser. Show more
With more than one confession to the murder of Colonel Protheroe - who, if anyone, is to be believed? Stars June Whitfield. Show more
The first Christmas through the eyes of those it touched. A shepherd faces his fears on a dark hillside. With Ben Crowe.
A Ghost for Christmas
Episode 1: The Woodman's Enigma by Gary Kilworth
15 minutes on BBC Radio 4 Extra
A Christmas visit to their Uncle proves to be a haunting experience for young Jill and Colin. Read by Edward de Souza.
Inspired by a fragment of his writing, Sheila Hodgson provides MR James with a ghostly encounter at Christmas. With David March. Show more
Exploring Coleridge's embarrassing childhood, pixies - and a lit tar barrel. Mark’s town tour arrives in Devon. From 2012. Show more
The incisive reporter on the pros and cons of bank holidays. Written by and starring Stephen Carlin. From November 2008. Show more
A visit to the circus heralds arcane amusements. Songs and stories from Ivor Cutler, with Craig Murray-Orr. From May 1996. Show more
The musical comic investigates the trappings of the rock and pop lifestyle. With Robin Ince and Alfie Joey. From March 2004. Show more
The three London flatmates Judith, David and Giles enter a writing competition. Stars Tony Slattery. From June 1998. Show more
Falsely charged with murder, dandy spy hero Lucifer Box flees New York aboard a mysterious ship. Read by the author Mark Gatiss. Show more
Christine Daae has disappeared. Is she with the mysterious Angel of Music? Stars Anna Massey, Peter Guinness and James D'Arcy.
The Roman sleuth closes in on his man, but gets more than he bargained for from Helena's old school friend. Stars Anton Lesser. Show more
With more than one confession to the murder of Colonel Protheroe - who, if anyone, is to be believed? Stars June Whitfield. Show more
The wily poacher's plans for a life of bliss with Nancy hit a snag. Stars Bill Wallis and Maurice Denham. From May 1989. Show more
Crime writers PD James and HRF Keating probe death at Christmas dinner. Simon Brett hosts the murder quiz. From December 1997. Show more
Charles Dickens - The Pickwick Papers
Episode 8: A Matter of Principle
55 minutes on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Holed up in a debtors' prison - will Samuel Pickwick manage to get himself released? Stars Simon Cadell and Freddie Jones. Show more
A Ghost for Christmas
Episode 1: The Woodman's Enigma by Gary Kilworth
15 minutes on BBC Radio 4 Extra
A Christmas visit to their Uncle proves to be a haunting experience for young Jill and Colin. Read by Edward de Souza.
Inspired by a fragment of his writing, Sheila Hodgson provides MR James with a ghostly encounter at Christmas. With David March. Show more