Speculation continues over Guard Gallagher's trip and the Hoover cottage. It's 1956 in the sleepy Irish town. Stars TP McKenna. Show more
Ricky's boys are drawn against the North East's notoriously hard team Crunchthorpe United. Stars Alexei Sayle. From April 1989. Show more
As a desperate Lord Peter Wimsey fails to confirm his theories, the elusive witness Perkins turns up. Stars Ian Carmichael. Show more
PC George Dixon bends the rules for a local bad lad. Radio revival of TV's famous copper. Stars David Calder and David Tennant. Show more
Incompetent pompous barrister John Fuller-Carp ends up on the wrong side of the law. Stars John Bird. From April 1996. Show more
The American humourist on dealing with family tragedy in 'The Sea Section' and our canine friends in 'Dog Days'. From January 2014. Show more
Sixty years of smoking takes its toll on Albert. Adapted from TV, with Wilfrid Brambell and Harry H Corbett. From April 1971. Show more
Blending jobs with chemicals makes an explosive mixture for Jim Hacker. Adapted from TV, with Paul Eddington. From October 1984. Show more
Irene enlists Bob's help when strange events send the tiny Scottish island into disarray. Stars Lynn Ferguson. From May 2001. Show more
Can struggling journalist Maddox's literary pretentions survive in the new media world? Stars John Sessions. From December 2010. Show more
4 Extra Debut. Charles Chilton worked for the BBC for 46 years. In 1973, he continued to recall his varied early career at Broadcasting House. Show more
Poet John Hegley doing what he does best - entertaining an audience with verse. With Nigel Piper. From September 1998. Show more
Why are four bookworms covered in wounds and bruises? Donna Tartt's thriller, read by William Hope.
The Baker Street sleuth probes the grisly murder of a retired whaling skipper. Stars Clive Merrison and Michael Williams.
Sixty years of smoking takes its toll on Albert. Adapted from TV, with Wilfrid Brambell and Harry H Corbett. From April 1971. Show more
Blending jobs with chemicals makes an explosive mixture for Jim Hacker. Adapted from TV, with Paul Eddington. From October 1984. Show more
As a desperate Lord Peter Wimsey fails to confirm his theories, the elusive witness Perkins turns up. Stars Ian Carmichael. Show more
PC George Dixon bends the rules for a local bad lad. Radio revival of TV's famous copper. Stars David Calder and David Tennant. Show more
Winston writes from Canada. Randolph leaves Oxford for a lecture tour of the USA. With Alex Jennings and Sylvestra Le Touzel. Show more
A Short History of Ireland
Episode 10: St Columba, St Columbanus and the Wandering Irish; The Vikings Are Coming
15 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 Extra
The country's epic story continues with the travels of early Irish monks and the arrival of a major force. With Frances Tomelty.
From their aerial view, a beautiful statue and a swallow team up to help the poor in the city below. Read by John Moffatt. From December 1997.
At a raffle in India, a poor local man wins an unusual prize. But how to get it home? Read by Zia Mohyeddin. Show more
4 Extra Debut. Charles Chilton worked for the BBC for 46 years. In 1973, he continued to recall his varied early career at Broadcasting House. Show more
Poet John Hegley doing what he does best - entertaining an audience with verse. With Nigel Piper. From September 1998. Show more
Mel presents the last chapter of Anne Fine's magical A Sudden Glow of Gold. Plus running a marathon in the desert, and Theresa Breslin recommends books for younger readers.
A reporter arrives to investigate mysterious happenings at a haunted manor. Stars Roy Hudd and Denise Coffey. From June 1988. Show more
Incompetent pompous barrister John Fuller-Carp ends up on the wrong side of the law. Stars John Bird. From April 1996. Show more
Armed idealist Norman and cheerful bore Max are set to ruin the lives of some friendly aliens. Forever. Stars Michael Troughton. Show more
Malcolm discovers why he's ended up in the sewers of Moscow - and he's asked to complete a task for Victor. Stars Dan Hagley. Show more
Sixty years of smoking takes its toll on Albert. Adapted from TV, with Wilfrid Brambell and Harry H Corbett. From April 1971. Show more
Blending jobs with chemicals makes an explosive mixture for Jim Hacker. Adapted from TV, with Paul Eddington. From October 1984. Show more
As a desperate Lord Peter Wimsey fails to confirm his theories, the elusive witness Perkins turns up. Stars Ian Carmichael. Show more
PC George Dixon bends the rules for a local bad lad. Radio revival of TV's famous copper. Stars David Calder and David Tennant. Show more
Why are four bookworms covered in wounds and bruises? Donna Tartt's thriller, read by William Hope.
The Baker Street sleuth probes the grisly murder of a retired whaling skipper. Stars Clive Merrison and Michael Williams.
The American humourist on dealing with family tragedy in 'The Sea Section' and our canine friends in 'Dog Days'. From January 2014. Show more
Marcus Brigstocke invites restaurant critic and die-hard carnivore Giles Coren to be a vegan for a week. From September 2011. Show more
The best in contemporary comedy. Tonight, Arthur Smith is joined by the lovely ladies of Fascinating Aida.
Back where it started out, Matt Lucas and David Walliams' oddball TV smash hit - without the cameras.
Yorkshire poet Geoff Allerton and his amateur journalist pal Duncan are at the Mallard. With Paul Whitehouse. From June 2012. Show more
Armed idealist Norman and cheerful bore Max are set to ruin the lives of some friendly aliens. Forever. Stars Michael Troughton. Show more
Malcolm discovers why he's ended up in the sewers of Moscow - and he's asked to complete a task for Victor. Stars Dan Hagley. Show more
As a desperate Lord Peter Wimsey fails to confirm his theories, the elusive witness Perkins turns up. Stars Ian Carmichael. Show more
PC George Dixon bends the rules for a local bad lad. Radio revival of TV's famous copper. Stars David Calder and David Tennant. Show more
Irene enlists Bob's help when strange events send the tiny Scottish island into disarray. Stars Lynn Ferguson. From May 2001. Show more
Can struggling journalist Maddox's literary pretentions survive in the new media world? Stars John Sessions. From December 2010. Show more
4 Extra Debut. Charles Chilton worked for the BBC for 46 years. In 1973, he continued to recall his varied early career at Broadcasting House. Show more
Poet John Hegley doing what he does best - entertaining an audience with verse. With Nigel Piper. From September 1998. Show more
Why are four bookworms covered in wounds and bruises? Donna Tartt's thriller, read by William Hope.
The Baker Street sleuth probes the grisly murder of a retired whaling skipper. Stars Clive Merrison and Michael Williams.
