Tim and his nemesis Alex Horne try to recreate a bizarre bet wagered by the 4th Duke of Queensbury in 1753. From 2013. Show more
Cosette worries over Marius, while Jean Valjean's good deeds pay dividends. Victor Hugo's epic concludes. Stars Joss Ackland. Show more
This listing contains language that some may find offensive.
Pip and Harry pursue the evil Mister Benevolent to France. Mark Evans' Victorian comic epic stars Tom Allen. From December 2010. Show more
When Simon Sparrow is caught in a compromising position, twice, only Easter can save him. Stars Richard Briers. From July 1969. Show more
The bumbling civil servants investigate a phantom air force base. Stars Deryck Guyler and Richard Murdoch. From April 1968. Show more
As Marcus heads north with Esca, clues appear to the missing Eagle's whereabouts. Stars Tom Smith and Paul Morrow.
The incredible shrinking woman gets in big trouble at a Christmas market. Based on the popular books. Stars Alison Steadman.
4 Extra Debut. From Beiderbecke to Gershwin, Oscar-winning actor Jack Lemmon shares his castaway choices with Sue Lawley. From October 1989.
Peter White sets off to navigate some buildings in his exploration of how blind people experience beauty.
Michael Bentine - The Reluctant Jester
The Reluctant Jester Strikes Back
Episode 2: It'll Be Alright on the Night
30 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Michael Bentine entertains an audience with tales about the hazards of live TV and working with animals. From November 1994. Show more
The quintessential straight man and clown double act. Stuart Maconie remembers cousins Jimmy Jewel and Ben Warriss in his series about comedy duos.
Cosette worries over Marius, while Jean Valjean's good deeds pay dividends. Victor Hugo's epic concludes. Stars Joss Ackland. Show more
This listing contains language that some may find offensive.
An actor's obsession with a bizarre murder in Victorian theatreland sparks a deadly confrontation. Stars Nigel Anthony. Show more
When Simon Sparrow is caught in a compromising position, twice, only Easter can save him. Stars Richard Briers. From July 1969. Show more
The bumbling civil servants investigate a phantom air force base. Stars Deryck Guyler and Richard Murdoch. From April 1968. Show more
The pick of the week's 4 O'Clock Show, with Mel Giedroyc.
As Marcus heads north with Esca, clues appear to the missing Eagle's whereabouts. Stars Tom Smith and Paul Morrow.
The incredible shrinking woman gets in big trouble at a Christmas market. Based on the popular books. Stars Alison Steadman.
Mark Radcliffe presents a profile of a true all-round performer who was equally at home in straight or comedy roles. From 2000. Show more
Professor Dunning is searching for Lionheart with ex-sergeant Harry Crow, but a terrible truth awaits them. Stars David Warner. Show more
A Short History of Gothic
2. Clytie by Eudora Welty
30 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 ExtraAvailable for years
Watery parallels to Greek mythology, as life gets too much for a woman in Mississippi. Read by Barbara Barnes. Show more
Michael Bentine - The Reluctant Jester
The Reluctant Jester Strikes Back
Episode 2: It'll Be Alright on the Night
30 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 ExtraMichael Bentine entertains an audience with tales about the hazards of live TV and working with animals. From November 1994. Show more
The quintessential straight man and clown double act. Stuart Maconie remembers cousins Jimmy Jewel and Ben Warriss in his series about comedy duos.
When Simon Sparrow is caught in a compromising position, twice, only Easter can save him. Stars Richard Briers. From July 1969. Show more
The bumbling civil servants investigate a phantom air force base. Stars Deryck Guyler and Richard Murdoch. From April 1968. Show more
4 Extra Debut. From Beiderbecke to Gershwin, Oscar-winning actor Jack Lemmon shares his castaway choices with Sue Lawley. From October 1989.
Peter White sets off to navigate some buildings in his exploration of how blind people experience beauty.
Pip and Harry pursue the evil Mister Benevolent to France. Mark Evans' Victorian comic epic stars Tom Allen. From December 2010. Show more
Milford sets out to rescue the Crab Prince. Stars Mark Heap, Nick Frost, Kevin Eldon and Peter Serafinowicz. From November 2002. Show more
For two hours, six nights a week, the Comedy Club offers the best comedy around. Plus Arthur Smith talks a little more with Mr John Shuttleworth.
BBC Radio 4 Extra's topical sketch show which anyone can write for. With Justin Edwards, Pippa Evans, Nadia Kamil and Lewis Macleod.
Handy hints on body language, in the nostalgic spoof of boys' adventure story papers. With Alistair McGowan. From February 1994. Show more
Professor Dunning is searching for Lionheart with ex-sergeant Harry Crow, but a terrible truth awaits them. Stars David Warner. Show more
A Short History of Gothic
2. Clytie by Eudora Welty
30 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 ExtraAvailable for years
Watery parallels to Greek mythology, as life gets too much for a woman in Mississippi. Read by Barbara Barnes. Show more
4 Extra Debut. From Beiderbecke to Gershwin, Oscar-winning actor Jack Lemmon shares his castaway choices with Sue Lawley. From October 1989.
Peter White sets off to navigate some buildings in his exploration of how blind people experience beauty.
Michael Bentine - The Reluctant Jester
The Reluctant Jester Strikes Back
Episode 2: It'll Be Alright on the Night
30 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 ExtraMichael Bentine entertains an audience with tales about the hazards of live TV and working with animals. From November 1994. Show more
The quintessential straight man and clown double act. Stuart Maconie remembers cousins Jimmy Jewel and Ben Warriss in his series about comedy duos.
When Simon Sparrow is caught in a compromising position, twice, only Easter can save him. Stars Richard Briers. From July 1969. Show more
An actor's obsession with a bizarre murder in Victorian theatreland sparks a deadly confrontation. Stars Nigel Anthony. Show more
