'The theatre is a pack of lies' - music and sketches with Richard Stilgoe, Charles Collingwood and Belinda Lang.
Nikolai Gogol - Three Ivans, Two Aunts and an Overcoat
Episode 4: The Nose
30 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Major Kovalyov's nose vanishes and reappears in St Petersburg disguised as a councillor. With Stephen Moore. From April 2002.
Brother Cadfael searches for his companions who are missing in a blizzard. Philip Madoc stars as Ellis Peters' medieval sleuth. Show more
A young man is accused of murder, but the crime scene compels the detective to look for another culprit. Read by Jim Norton.
Baby Joe is crying. Can his kidnapper make the little child smile? William Hope reads Stephen King's 'lost' thriller.
Keen to get in Jane's good books, Roy's delighted when she asks him to help save a tree. Stars Zoe Wanamaker. From January 1993. Show more
Victoria Coren Mitchell dares Mark Steel, Bridget Christie and Matthew Norman to commit heresy. From May 2013. Show more
Private Walker's van plan to get petrol coupons backfires. Adapted from TV, with Arthur Lowe and Clive Dunn. From March 1974. Show more
Eth wants a busier social life, while Jim and Bentley go to the ballet. Stars June Whitfield and Jimmy Edwards. From April 1958. Show more
As winter arrives on the rural railway, stationmaster David gets an exciting job offer. Stars Peter Davison. From January 1996. Show more
Gyles Brandreth's scandalous quiz with Lucy Moore, Charles Collingwood, Anthony Holden and Simon Fanshawe. From October 2004. Show more
The wedding plans of Mr Rochester spark bewilderment for governess Jane. Stars Sophie Thompson, Ciaran Hinds and John Duttine.
By Maeve Binchy. 'My mother always told me life is a matter of luck.' Series of stories by bestselling romantic novelists. Read by Adjoa Andoh.
Widowed for two years, Clare still feels the loss of her husband. Is a handsome decorator the answer? Stars Julia McKenzie. Show more
Private Walker's van plan to get petrol coupons backfires. Adapted from TV, with Arthur Lowe and Clive Dunn. From March 1974. Show more
Eth wants a busier social life, while Jim and Bentley go to the ballet. Stars June Whitfield and Jimmy Edwards. From April 1958. Show more
Brother Cadfael searches for his companions who are missing in a blizzard. Philip Madoc stars as Ellis Peters' medieval sleuth. Show more
A young man is accused of murder, but the crime scene compels the detective to look for another culprit. Read by Jim Norton.
Baby Joe is crying. Can his kidnapper make the little child smile? William Hope reads Stephen King's 'lost' thriller.
Jane visits Prudence and meets Dr Grampion. Prudence visits Jane, in anticipation of meeting Fabian Driver. Comedy of rural relationships stars Emma Fielding.
Heather Couper looks at William Herschel's discovery of infrared radiation in 1800 and its impact on astronomy today. From June 2008. Show more
4 Extra Debut. An extract from Joseph Roth's famous novel about musical aspirations going comically off course. Read by Jonathan Firth.
Digital Past: Will Self reflects on the effect of digital technology on his perception of the passage of time. Show more
The wedding plans of Mr Rochester spark bewilderment for governess Jane. Stars Sophie Thompson, Ciaran Hinds and John Duttine.
Mel continues Anne Fine's magical A Sudden Glow of Gold and flies 'panto-style'. Plus, Inspector Singh author Shamini Flint recommends books for younger readers.
An angry visitor, a naughty boy and a girl with a 'problem' make for an uncomfortable day at school. Starring Karl Howman. From January 1997. Show more
Keen to get in Jane's good books, Roy's delighted when she asks him to help save a tree. Stars Zoe Wanamaker. From January 1993. Show more
The creepy raconteur's tale of Amelia and the chilling impact of a medical hypnosis trial. With Mark Gatiss and Abigail Hollick. Show more
As his hunt for Josella continues, Bill Masen also tries to help the orphaned Susan. Cult novel read by Roger May.
Private Walker's van plan to get petrol coupons backfires. Adapted from TV, with Arthur Lowe and Clive Dunn. From March 1974. Show more
Eth wants a busier social life, while Jim and Bentley go to the ballet. Stars June Whitfield and Jimmy Edwards. From April 1958. Show more
Brother Cadfael searches for his companions who are missing in a blizzard. Philip Madoc stars as Ellis Peters' medieval sleuth. Show more
A young man is accused of murder, but the crime scene compels the detective to look for another culprit. Read by Jim Norton.
Baby Joe is crying. Can his kidnapper make the little child smile? William Hope reads Stephen King's 'lost' thriller.
By Maeve Binchy. 'My mother always told me life is a matter of luck.' Series of stories by bestselling romantic novelists. Read by Adjoa Andoh.
Widowed for two years, Clare still feels the loss of her husband. Is a handsome decorator the answer? Stars Julia McKenzie. Show more
Victoria Coren Mitchell dares Mark Steel, Bridget Christie and Matthew Norman to commit heresy. From May 2013. Show more
John locates a fancy new toaster with a crumb tray on the internet, but will he be outbid? Stars Graham Fellows. From May 2010. Show more
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For two hours, six nights a week, the Comedy Club offers the best laughs around. Tonight, Jon Holmes has more from Watson & Oliver.
Alan Titchmarsh reveals a dark side when his career is at risk. Jon Culshaw explores famous folk's private lives. From July 2010. Show more
Boothby Graffoe stays the night in a haunted Scottish castle. With Stephen Frost and Robyn Hitchcock. From February 2001. Show more
The creepy raconteur's tale of Amelia and the chilling impact of a medical hypnosis trial. With Mark Gatiss and Abigail Hollick. Show more
As his hunt for Josella continues, Bill Masen also tries to help the orphaned Susan. Cult novel read by Roger May.
Brother Cadfael searches for his companions who are missing in a blizzard. Philip Madoc stars as Ellis Peters' medieval sleuth. Show more
A young man is accused of murder, but the crime scene compels the detective to look for another culprit. Read by Jim Norton.
Baby Joe is crying. Can his kidnapper make the little child smile? William Hope reads Stephen King's 'lost' thriller.
As winter arrives on the rural railway, stationmaster David gets an exciting job offer. Stars Peter Davison. From January 1996. Show more
Gyles Brandreth's scandalous quiz with Lucy Moore, Charles Collingwood, Anthony Holden and Simon Fanshawe. From October 2004. Show more
The wedding plans of Mr Rochester spark bewilderment for governess Jane. Stars Sophie Thompson, Ciaran Hinds and John Duttine.
By Maeve Binchy. 'My mother always told me life is a matter of luck.' Series of stories by bestselling romantic novelists. Read by Adjoa Andoh.
Widowed for two years, Clare still feels the loss of her husband. Is a handsome decorator the answer? Stars Julia McKenzie. Show more
