William pledges to protect his sister from the philandering Lord Byro. Lakeland poets parody with Tim Curry. From March 1985. Show more
Edward and Tabitha finally face their foe, Colonel Brad. Orwellian sitcom with David Threlfall and Hugh Laurie. From May 1987. Show more
A world famous actor-manager is about to star in his greatest role. Ken Whitmore and Alfred Bradley's play stars Donald Sinden. Show more
Shaun Wallace investigates Melvil Dewey's book organisation system at his local library and the likely impact of the internet. From October 2007.
From Houston, Texas, the American funny man welcomes the Quebe Sisters Band and mezzo-soprano Susan Graham. From 2010.
Frankie Howerd's last agent Tessa Le Bars talks to Peter Reed about the comedian's life and radio career. Features Variety Bandbox, The Frankie Howerd Show and Desert Island Discs. Show more
Made for 4 Extra. Robert Forrest's thriller set in 10th century Japan. Lady Shonagon and Lieutenant Yukinari return, but this time not together.
Made for 4 Extra. A cab journey home. A mistimed proposal. A hidden past. An unexpected turning. Now it's up to our listeners to plot episode 2.
At the opening of Parliament, Charles Dickens meets Lady Kames and his editorial judgement is scrutinised. Stars Jamie Glover.
Kenneth Horne blows his own trumpet, plus Julian and Sandy's psychic gift of a second vada. With Hugh Paddick. From April 1967. Show more
Bill Oddie sings the 'Baby Samba' and Professor Prune loses his trousers. Stars John Cleese and David Hatch. From February 1969. Show more
From Houston, Texas, the American funny man welcomes the Quebe Sisters Band and mezzo-soprano Susan Graham. From 2010.
A world famous actor-manager is about to star in his greatest role. Ken Whitmore and Alfred Bradley's play stars Donald Sinden. Show more
Music and comedy with Alex Horne and his own 5-piece jazz band. David O Doherty rides in a 'quiet carriage'. From March 2012. Show more
The Man in Black introduces the snowy mystery of a mother fearing evil in her own home. Stars Edward de Souza and Imelda Staunton.
The canoe is damaged and the narrator decides the willow trees are against their presence on the island. Read by Roger Allam. Show more
Frankie Howerd's last agent Tessa Le Bars talks to Peter Reed about the comedian's life and radio career. Features Variety Bandbox, The Frankie Howerd Show and Desert Island Discs. Show more
A selection of the best stand up comedy recorded at The Stand Comedy Club. Hosted by Jo Caulfield with Benny Boot, Zoe Lyons, Michael Redmond, Hattie Hayridge and others. Show more
There's a burglary and a fresh murder, as the Chicago private eye discovers her cousin knew too much. Stars Kathleen Turner. Show more
Threefall ponders the wrongdoings of desert boomtown Izzard. Can he unravel the town's dark mystery? Read by Stuart Milligan.
The Man in Black introduces the snowy mystery of a mother fearing evil in her own home. Stars Edward de Souza and Imelda Staunton.
The canoe is damaged and the narrator decides the willow trees are against their presence on the island. Read by Roger Allam. Show more
From Houston, Texas, the American funny man welcomes the Quebe Sisters Band and mezzo-soprano Susan Graham. From 2010.
Made for 4 Extra. Robert Forrest's thriller set in 10th century Japan. Lady Shonagon and Lieutenant Yukinari return, but this time not together.
Made for 4 Extra. A cab journey home. A mistimed proposal. A hidden past. An unexpected turning. Now it's up to our listeners to plot episode 2.
At the opening of Parliament, Charles Dickens meets Lady Kames and his editorial judgement is scrutinised. Stars Jamie Glover.
A world famous actor-manager is about to star in his greatest role. Ken Whitmore and Alfred Bradley's play stars Donald Sinden. Show more