Troubles abound in the village boatyard and surgery - with a sleazy press. Political satire with Jo Kendall. From August 1989. Show more
Smuggler Jago is kidnapped, but can he survive in polite city society? Stars Sheridan Smith and Alison Steadman. From May 2004. Show more
Autobiographical play about the woman who took refuge in author Alan Bennett's Camden garden and stayed for 15 years. Stars Maggie Smith. Show more
Tom Morton investigates pipes and politics, from Northern Ireland to Galicia via Scotland and Northumbria. From January 2004.
The American funny man is in Seattle: the cowboys get a job and Guy Noir goes to sea. With the Wailin' Jennys. From March 2010.
Crime writer Mark Billingham detects his radio sleuthing stars: Sherlock Holmes, Miss Marple, Raymond Chandler, Henning Mankell, PD James. Plus he unmasks a 1980s detective gem. Show more
The horrors of war are witnessed by Polly and Christopher when the air battle commences above their home. Stars Penelope Wilton. Show more
John Mortimer - The Antisocial Behaviour of Horace Rumpole
Episode 1: Rumpole on Trial
45 minutes on BBC Radio 4 Extra
4 Extra Debut. The magician of the Old Bailey at his implacable best defending our ancient freedoms. Drama stars Timothy West.
Poking fun at fireman and hospitals. Sketches and monologues from the former Salford sausage maker. From February 1966. Show more
Mrs Pike asks Arthur to talk to her son about the birds and bees. Stars John Le Mesurier and Ian Lavender. From December 1983. Show more
The American funny man is in Seattle: the cowboys get a job and Guy Noir goes to sea. With the Wailin' Jennys. From March 2010.
Autobiographical play about the woman who took refuge in author Alan Bennett's Camden garden and stayed for 15 years. Stars Maggie Smith. Show more
Music and comedy with Alex Horne and his five-piece band. Danny Baker champions an instrument that will amuse. From February 2013. Show more
Mark Gatiss introduces a sinister tale of a failing writer's devilish pact with a mysterious businessman. Stars Ewan Bailey. Show more
Schalken the Painter by Sheridan Le Fanu
1. The Visitor
30 minutes on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Available for years
A visitor places a young Flemish painter's love for his master's niece in jeopardy. 17th-century mystery read by Ian McDiarmid. Show more
Crime writer Mark Billingham detects his radio sleuthing stars: Sherlock Holmes, Miss Marple, Raymond Chandler, Henning Mankell, PD James. Plus he unmasks a 1980s detective gem. Show more
The Mark Steel Revolution
The American Civil War
30 minutes on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Available for 5 weeks
The radical comedian asks if the battling was part of a revolution. With Carla Mendonca and Martin Hyder. From July 1998. Show more
Hardeep Singh Kohli hosts more stand-up comedy treats. With Matt Kirshen, John Gilick and Boothby Graffoe. From November 2011. Show more
Hardeep Singh Kohli hosts more comedy. With Fred Macaulay, Neil Delamere, Sarah Millican and Colm O'Regan. From December 2011. Show more
The Smithfield community play throws the detective's meaty murder trail into confusion. Stars Imelda Staunton. Show more
An unexpected visitor attends the funeral of Alex and the police close in on a suspect. Read by Alex Tregear. Show more
Mark Gatiss introduces a sinister tale of a failing writer's devilish pact with a mysterious businessman. Stars Ewan Bailey. Show more
Schalken the Painter by Sheridan Le Fanu
1. The Visitor
30 minutes on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Available for years
A visitor places a young Flemish painter's love for his master's niece in jeopardy. 17th-century mystery read by Ian McDiarmid. Show more
The American funny man is in Seattle: the cowboys get a job and Guy Noir goes to sea. With the Wailin' Jennys. From March 2010.
The horrors of war are witnessed by Polly and Christopher when the air battle commences above their home. Stars Penelope Wilton. Show more
John Mortimer - The Antisocial Behaviour of Horace Rumpole
Episode 1: Rumpole on Trial
45 minutes on BBC Radio 4 Extra
4 Extra Debut. The magician of the Old Bailey at his implacable best defending our ancient freedoms. Drama stars Timothy West.
Autobiographical play about the woman who took refuge in author Alan Bennett's Camden garden and stayed for 15 years. Stars Maggie Smith. Show more