Owen O'Neill remembers an embarrassing trip to the confessional booth, and Sanjeev Kohli has a festive poem. With Gareth Waugh and Lucy Porter. From August 2013. Show more
The glittering world of Lucy Graham, who gains all the wealth she desires by marrying Sir Michael Audley. Stars Hattie Morahan. Show more
Danny Danziger visits the coin and medal collections, with a Swedish coin the size of a tea-tray and millions of art prints.
The attractive new editor of a local magazine stirs the curmudgeon's loins. With Christopher Douglas. From November 2008. Show more
Tommy Handley's gang celebrate victory in Europe, as broadcast on 10th May 1945. With the BBC Augmented Variety Orchestra.
The Men from the Ministry
Taking Leave of Their Census
30 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 ExtraAvailable for years
The daft duo go west to Cornwall and get embroiled in dodgy doings. Stars Deryck Guyler and Richard Murdoch. From August 1972. Show more
In the thrilling climax, the brave teenagers fight to prevent a murderous outrage. Stars Ross Livingstone and Robert Glenister.
Anne has a very bad hair day and resolves never to be romantic again. LM Montgomery's adventure stars Barbara Barnes, Ann Beach and Sean Baker.
From Louis Armstrong to The Smiths. Comedian and actor Steve Coogan shares his castaway choices with Kirsty Young. From 2009. Show more
A man compares a stoat's steadfast quest for a rabbit to a shy woman's pursuit of his hopeless father. Read by Sean McGinley.
Michael Williams stars as 1940s comic Robb Wilton as if he had been around in 1986. Can the eternal pessimist find work? Show more
Matt makes a date with Tatyana, while Brenda feels sidelined.
The former Labour deputy leader talks to Anne Perkins about his admiration for socialist thinker RH Tawney's vision of equality.
The glittering world of Lucy Graham, who gains all the wealth she desires by marrying Sir Michael Audley. Stars Hattie Morahan. Show more
Danny Danziger visits the coin and medal collections, with a Swedish coin the size of a tea-tray and millions of art prints.
Wealthy businessman Richard Abernethie is dead. His sister thinks it was murder. Agatha Christie's whodunit stars John Moffatt. Show more
Tommy Handley's gang celebrate victory in Europe, as broadcast on 10th May 1945. With the BBC Augmented Variety Orchestra.
The Men from the Ministry
Taking Leave of Their Census
30 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 ExtraAvailable for years
The daft duo go west to Cornwall and get embroiled in dodgy doings. Stars Deryck Guyler and Richard Murdoch. From August 1972. Show more
Mel Giedroyc presents the best of The 4 O'Clock Show. This week we've been to the Edinburgh International Book Festival with some favourite authors, and celebrated the USA.
In the thrilling climax, the brave teenagers fight to prevent a murderous outrage. Stars Ross Livingstone and Robert Glenister.
Anne has a very bad hair day and resolves never to be romantic again. LM Montgomery's adventure stars Barbara Barnes, Ann Beach and Sean Baker.
The Bittering family aim to make the best of life on Mars. Ray Bradbury's tale of alienation stars Bryce Chamberlain.
Kurt Vonnegut's tale of an academic who discovers how to control the forces of nature with his mind. Read by Stuart Milligan. Show more
Michael Williams stars as 1940s comic Robb Wilton as if he had been around in 1986. Can the eternal pessimist find work? Show more
Matt makes a date with Tatyana, while Brenda feels sidelined.
The former Labour deputy leader talks to Anne Perkins about his admiration for socialist thinker RH Tawney's vision of equality.
Tommy Handley's gang celebrate victory in Europe, as broadcast on 10th May 1945. With the BBC Augmented Variety Orchestra.
The Men from the Ministry
Taking Leave of Their Census
30 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 ExtraAvailable for years
The daft duo go west to Cornwall and get embroiled in dodgy doings. Stars Deryck Guyler and Richard Murdoch. From August 1972. Show more
From Louis Armstrong to The Smiths. Comedian and actor Steve Coogan shares his castaway choices with Kirsty Young. From 2009. Show more
A man compares a stoat's steadfast quest for a rabbit to a shy woman's pursuit of his hopeless father. Read by Sean McGinley.
The attractive new editor of a local magazine stirs the curmudgeon's loins. With Christopher Douglas. From November 2008. Show more
Tom Wrigglesworth discusses computerised comedy with Owen Niblock and the Gig-A-Tron 5000.
Ivor Cutler and friends present surreal songs and poems, including grass seed, mud and digging ditches. From June 1997. Show more
The Comedy Club takes Flange Krammer and Chastity Butterworth out on a blind date.
Love is all around? It is Prunella and Julian's wedding day. Stars Geoffrey Palmer and Julian Rhind-Tutt. From July 2008. Show more
We've taken the BalhamBot too far and someone needs to stop it. Enter David Trent.
The player joins a host of Z-list celebrities on a charity walk for mauled dog, Shep. Stars Christopher Douglas. From June 2002. Show more
The Bittering family aim to make the best of life on Mars. Ray Bradbury's tale of alienation stars Bryce Chamberlain.
Kurt Vonnegut's tale of an academic who discovers how to control the forces of nature with his mind. Read by Stuart Milligan. Show more
From Louis Armstrong to The Smiths. Comedian and actor Steve Coogan shares his castaway choices with Kirsty Young. From 2009. Show more
A man compares a stoat's steadfast quest for a rabbit to a shy woman's pursuit of his hopeless father. Read by Sean McGinley.
Michael Williams stars as 1940s comic Robb Wilton as if he had been around in 1986. Can the eternal pessimist find work? Show more
Matt makes a date with Tatyana, while Brenda feels sidelined.
The former Labour deputy leader talks to Anne Perkins about his admiration for socialist thinker RH Tawney's vision of equality.
Tommy Handley's gang celebrate victory in Europe, as broadcast on 10th May 1945. With the BBC Augmented Variety Orchestra.
Wealthy businessman Richard Abernethie is dead. His sister thinks it was murder. Agatha Christie's whodunit stars John Moffatt. Show more
