Exclusive inside scoops on best-loved fairytales from top correspondents at royal palaces. Stars Sean Baker and Alex Tregear.
Finding seven missing sculptures proves a challenge for pitman-turned-private eye Steven J Blackburn. Stars Fine Time Fontayne. Show more
Notorious conman Frank Abagnale Jr's autobiography. With Stan Redding. Early memories and his first scam. Read by William Hope. From August 2010. Show more
David Williams investigates who killed wealthy womaniser William Murfitt in 1938. True mystery story read by Robert Lindsay. Show more
Dave learns how the fete unearths the unscrupulous side of village life. Stars Jonathan Tafler and Lesley Sharp. From May 1994. Show more
Tony Hawks, Ed Byrne, Lucy Porter and Charlie Higson are the panellists obliged to talk with deliberate inaccuracy on subjects as varied as Pies, Worms, Dancing and James Bond. Show more
The BBC is lambasted by the censors, and a cursed tomb in The Clissold Saga. Starring Kenneth Horne, Kenneth Williams and Hugh Paddick. From March 1965. Show more
The perpetually hard-up monarch manages to slip off to the pub and appear in public. Stars Jimmy Edwards. From March 1977. Show more
Victoria Coren hosts the show that thinks the unthinkable. With Clive James, Dave Gorman and Mark Steel. From May 2008.
Patrick and Helen have a massive row. Billy dates a mystery woman. Written by and starring Jim Sweeney. From September 2002. Show more
Sheridan Le Fanu - Uncle Silas
Episode 1: 1. Knowl, 1864
1 hour
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Young Maud Knollyes discovers she's an heiress. Victorian gothic melodrama with Teresa Gallagher, Dorothy Tutin and Joan Sims. Show more
Meg comes to London to buy a second-hand car, but all is not as it seems. Chilling tale read by Matilda Ziegler.
Loose Ends
Angus Deayton, Frances Barber, John Lanchester, Roses Gabor and Submotion Orchestra
45 minutes
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Clive Anderson is joined by broadcaster and actor Angus Deayton, actor Frances Barber and writer John Lanchester, with music from Roses Gabor and Submotion Orchestra. Show more
The BBC is lambasted by the censors, and a cursed tomb in The Clissold Saga. Starring Kenneth Horne, Kenneth Williams and Hugh Paddick. From March 1965. Show more
The perpetually hard-up monarch manages to slip off to the pub and appear in public. Stars Jimmy Edwards. From March 1977. Show more
Finding seven missing sculptures proves a challenge for pitman-turned-private eye Steven J Blackburn. Stars Fine Time Fontayne. Show more
Notorious conman Frank Abagnale Jr's autobiography. With Stan Redding. Early memories and his first scam. Read by William Hope. From August 2010. Show more
David Williams investigates who killed wealthy womaniser William Murfitt in 1938. True mystery story read by Robert Lindsay. Show more
The villagers enjoy Sarah's inaugural creamy creation as she recalls life selling chocolate. Stars Eleanor Bron and Sylvia Sims. Show more
Amanda Vickery - A History of Private Life
Episode 9: Ornamenting the Home
15 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Exploring life at home in the past, historian Amanda Vickery reveals sewing was a housewife's duty and also acted as valuable therapy.
Tale of emigrating and immigration, sisterly rivalry and the lure of a satin brassiere. Read by Sian Thomas. Show more
The crackle of vicious machine-gun fire from another plane forces the Jupiter to take action. Read by Michael Palin. From August 1981.
Sheridan Le Fanu - Uncle Silas
Episode 1: 1. Knowl, 1864
1 hour
on BBC Radio 4 ExtraAvailable for years
Young Maud Knollyes discovers she's an heiress. Victorian gothic melodrama with Teresa Gallagher, Dorothy Tutin and Joan Sims. Show more
Dick and Dom are back with more experiments in 'How Dangerous Is Your House'. Plus, a guide to woodland birds and a new story, 'The Silver Bead' by Helen Dunmore.
With the council and Sandra both upset, Terry's got his work cut out. Stars Karl Howman and Phyllis Logan. From August 2000. Show more
Dave learns how the fete unearths the unscrupulous side of village life. Stars Jonathan Tafler and Lesley Sharp. From May 1994. Show more
The journey home for Christmas leads to major revelations for the Time Lord's companion. Eighth Doctor adventure stars Paul McGann and Sheridan Smith.
The BBC is lambasted by the censors, and a cursed tomb in The Clissold Saga. Starring Kenneth Horne, Kenneth Williams and Hugh Paddick. From March 1965. Show more
The perpetually hard-up monarch manages to slip off to the pub and appear in public. Stars Jimmy Edwards. From March 1977. Show more
Finding seven missing sculptures proves a challenge for pitman-turned-private eye Steven J Blackburn. Stars Fine Time Fontayne. Show more
Notorious conman Frank Abagnale Jr's autobiography. With Stan Redding. Early memories and his first scam. Read by William Hope. From August 2010. Show more
David Williams investigates who killed wealthy womaniser William Murfitt in 1938. True mystery story read by Robert Lindsay. Show more
Meg comes to London to buy a second-hand car, but all is not as it seems. Chilling tale read by Matilda Ziegler.
Loose Ends
Angus Deayton, Frances Barber, John Lanchester, Roses Gabor and Submotion Orchestra
45 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 ExtraClive Anderson is joined by broadcaster and actor Angus Deayton, actor Frances Barber and writer John Lanchester, with music from Roses Gabor and Submotion Orchestra. Show more
Tony Hawks, Ed Byrne, Lucy Porter and Charlie Higson are the panellists obliged to talk with deliberate inaccuracy on subjects as varied as Pies, Worms, Dancing and James Bond. Show more
Victoria Coren hosts the show that thinks the unthinkable. With Clive James, Dave Gorman and Mark Steel. From May 2008.
The News Quiz's Sandy Toksvig and Jeremy Hardy battle The Now Show's Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis. Extension with Rory Bremner.
All the World's a Globe
Episode 2: 2. Civilisation
10 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 ExtraAvailable for 9 months
From Egypt to origami, the National Theatre of Brent presents the definitive history of Earth. Stars Patrick Barlow. From May 1990. Show more
The journey home for Christmas leads to major revelations for the Time Lord's companion. Eighth Doctor adventure stars Paul McGann and Sheridan Smith.
Finding seven missing sculptures proves a challenge for pitman-turned-private eye Steven J Blackburn. Stars Fine Time Fontayne. Show more
Notorious conman Frank Abagnale Jr's autobiography. With Stan Redding. Early memories and his first scam. Read by William Hope. From August 2010. Show more
David Williams investigates who killed wealthy womaniser William Murfitt in 1938. True mystery story read by Robert Lindsay. Show more
Victoria Coren hosts the show that thinks the unthinkable. With Clive James, Dave Gorman and Mark Steel. From May 2008.
Patrick and Helen have a massive row. Billy dates a mystery woman. Written by and starring Jim Sweeney. From September 2002. Show more
Sheridan Le Fanu - Uncle Silas
Episode 1: 1. Knowl, 1864
1 hour
on BBC Radio 4 ExtraAvailable for years
Young Maud Knollyes discovers she's an heiress. Victorian gothic melodrama with Teresa Gallagher, Dorothy Tutin and Joan Sims. Show more
Meg comes to London to buy a second-hand car, but all is not as it seems. Chilling tale read by Matilda Ziegler.
Loose Ends
Angus Deayton, Frances Barber, John Lanchester, Roses Gabor and Submotion Orchestra
45 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 ExtraClive Anderson is joined by broadcaster and actor Angus Deayton, actor Frances Barber and writer John Lanchester, with music from Roses Gabor and Submotion Orchestra. Show more
