When the Germans march into Poland in 1939, the Balicki family are suddenly torn apart by war. Stars Sarah McDonald Hughes.
The intrepid boy reporter, Captain Haddock and Snowy try to avert a coup d'etat. Stars Richard Pearce and Andrew Sachs.
A seance at a remote house spells out a man's murder. Agatha Christie whodunit with Geoffrey Whitehead as Inspector Narracott. Show more
John Mortimer - Rumpole
Episode 6: The Defence of Guthrie Featherstone
30 minutes on BBC Radio 4 Extra
The Old Bailey hack recalls the tale of a philandering member of chambers. By John Mortimer, starring Maurice Denham. Show more
Forced into a meeting at the cottage, Bertie Wooster gets a warning. PG Wodehouse romp with Richard Briers and Michael Hordern. Show more
Nicholas Parsons ho-ho-hosts a Christmas edition of the deviously divine linguistic panel show with Pam Ayres, Stephen Mangan, Gyles Brandreth and Paul Merton. Show more
Archive recordings and a new poem by Ian McMillan reflect on Big Ben's chimes on BBC Radio during pivotal moments in history.
Kenneth Horne's in for a shock from sneaky Kenneth Williams - and bona gifts galore from Julian and Sandy. From March 1968. Show more
Can the inept Troutbridge crew take a VIP to a secret rendezvous? Stars Leslie Phillips and Bill Pertwee. From September 1967. Show more
From weight-gain classes to talking pets, another peek into the future. With Kieran Hodgson and Catriona Knox. From December 2013. Show more
Adverts make the heart grow fonder for the four friends. Stars Jeremy Hardy, Kit Hollerbach and Caroline Leddy. From May 1990.
Phoebe Junior by Margaret Oliphant
1. The Young Lady in Black
1 hour on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Available for years
1875: Carlingford jealousies and rivalries, as Mrs Oliphant returns to focus on Phoebe Beecham's family. With Elizabeth Spriggs. Show more
A day out with his son gives Rohan new understandings of love. Stories of Sri Lankan immigrants in Britain, read by Paul Bazely.
Loose Ends
Emma Freud, Arthur Smith, Danny Wallace, Miranda Sawyer, Scottee, Emma Kennedy, Alison Moyet, London Community Gospel Choir
45 minutes on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Clive Anderson is joined by Emma Freud, Arthur Smith, Danny Wallace, Nikki Bedi, Miranda Sawyer, Emma Kennedy and Scottee for a festive mix of conversation, music and comedy. Show more
Archive recordings and a new poem by Ian McMillan reflect on Big Ben's chimes on BBC Radio during pivotal moments in history.
Kenneth Horne's in for a shock from sneaky Kenneth Williams - and bona gifts galore from Julian and Sandy. From March 1968. Show more
Can the inept Troutbridge crew take a VIP to a secret rendezvous? Stars Leslie Phillips and Bill Pertwee. From September 1967. Show more
A seance at a remote house spells out a man's murder. Agatha Christie whodunit with Geoffrey Whitehead as Inspector Narracott. Show more
John Mortimer - Rumpole
Episode 6: The Defence of Guthrie Featherstone
30 minutes on BBC Radio 4 Extra
The Old Bailey hack recalls the tale of a philandering member of chambers. By John Mortimer, starring Maurice Denham. Show more
The letters of Winston and Clementine Churchill. 'Pug' and 'Cat' get romantic. With Alex Jennings and Sylvestra Le Touzel. Show more
A Short History of Ireland
Episode 1: The First Plants, Animals and People; Stone Age Ireland
15 minutes on BBC Radio 4 Extra
The country's rich and turbulent story begins in the Ice Age. Written by Dr Jonathan Bardon, with Frances Tomelty.
Eric Lomax's best-selling autobiography, featuring his wartime experiences as a prisoner of the Japanese. Read by Alec Heggie.
4 Extra Debut. The late poet laureate's 'life in verse', from nursery to university. Read by the author. Recorded in 1960.
Phoebe Junior by Margaret Oliphant
1. The Young Lady in Black
1 hour on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Available for years
1875: Carlingford jealousies and rivalries, as Mrs Oliphant returns to focus on Phoebe Beecham's family. With Elizabeth Spriggs. Show more
Join Mel for the first episode of our story, Stig of the Dump, the classic story by Clive King about a boy called Barney who befriends a caveman who lives in a rubbish dump.
The World As We Know It
Around the World in 80 Hours
30 minutes on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Available for years
The world has ended but Donna, Johnny, Patrick and Abigail still take a bank holiday trip. Stars Meera Syal. From June 1999. Show more
Forced into a meeting at the cottage, Bertie Wooster gets a warning. PG Wodehouse romp with Richard Briers and Michael Hordern. Show more
Three witches meet on a blasted heath while murder is in the air. Stars Sheila Hancock, Lynda Baron and Deborah Berlin. Show more
A mysterious alien force takes its toll on the women of a rural village. Stars Pauline Yates and Charles Kay. Show more
Archive recordings and a new poem by Ian McMillan reflect on Big Ben's chimes on BBC Radio during pivotal moments in history.
Kenneth Horne's in for a shock from sneaky Kenneth Williams - and bona gifts galore from Julian and Sandy. From March 1968. Show more
Can the inept Troutbridge crew take a VIP to a secret rendezvous? Stars Leslie Phillips and Bill Pertwee. From September 1967. Show more
A seance at a remote house spells out a man's murder. Agatha Christie whodunit with Geoffrey Whitehead as Inspector Narracott. Show more
John Mortimer - Rumpole
Episode 6: The Defence of Guthrie Featherstone
30 minutes on BBC Radio 4 Extra
The Old Bailey hack recalls the tale of a philandering member of chambers. By John Mortimer, starring Maurice Denham. Show more
A day out with his son gives Rohan new understandings of love. Stories of Sri Lankan immigrants in Britain, read by Paul Bazely.
Loose Ends
Emma Freud, Arthur Smith, Danny Wallace, Miranda Sawyer, Scottee, Emma Kennedy, Alison Moyet, London Community Gospel Choir
45 minutes on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Clive Anderson is joined by Emma Freud, Arthur Smith, Danny Wallace, Nikki Bedi, Miranda Sawyer, Emma Kennedy and Scottee for a festive mix of conversation, music and comedy. Show more
Nicholas Parsons ho-ho-hosts a Christmas edition of the deviously divine linguistic panel show with Pam Ayres, Stephen Mangan, Gyles Brandreth and Paul Merton. Show more
From weight-gain classes to talking pets, another peek into the future. With Kieran Hodgson and Catriona Knox. From December 2013. Show more
Tonight, normal, non-creepy and okay girl Pattie Brewster will show you how to become more positive, as being positive can help you live a more positive life.
From the 99p coin to steel drum urinals, Dave Gorman asks magician Paul Daniels to select the best loopy idea. From October 2005. Show more
Longleys Bank needs a new image. Management consultant comedy with Emma Kennedy and Marcus Brigstocke. From 2001. Show more
Three witches meet on a blasted heath while murder is in the air. Stars Sheila Hancock, Lynda Baron and Deborah Berlin. Show more
A mysterious alien force takes its toll on the women of a rural village. Stars Pauline Yates and Charles Kay. Show more
A seance at a remote house spells out a man's murder. Agatha Christie whodunit with Geoffrey Whitehead as Inspector Narracott. Show more
John Mortimer - Rumpole
Episode 6: The Defence of Guthrie Featherstone
30 minutes on BBC Radio 4 Extra
The Old Bailey hack recalls the tale of a philandering member of chambers. By John Mortimer, starring Maurice Denham. Show more
From weight-gain classes to talking pets, another peek into the future. With Kieran Hodgson and Catriona Knox. From December 2013. Show more
Adverts make the heart grow fonder for the four friends. Stars Jeremy Hardy, Kit Hollerbach and Caroline Leddy. From May 1990.
Phoebe Junior by Margaret Oliphant
1. The Young Lady in Black
1 hour on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Available for years
1875: Carlingford jealousies and rivalries, as Mrs Oliphant returns to focus on Phoebe Beecham's family. With Elizabeth Spriggs. Show more
A day out with his son gives Rohan new understandings of love. Stories of Sri Lankan immigrants in Britain, read by Paul Bazely.
Loose Ends
Emma Freud, Arthur Smith, Danny Wallace, Miranda Sawyer, Scottee, Emma Kennedy, Alison Moyet, London Community Gospel Choir
45 minutes on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Clive Anderson is joined by Emma Freud, Arthur Smith, Danny Wallace, Nikki Bedi, Miranda Sawyer, Emma Kennedy and Scottee for a festive mix of conversation, music and comedy. Show more