Mary's friendship with sickly Colin is producing some startling results. Frances Hodgson Burnett's classic, with Beryl Reid.
Time-hopping has brought the children nothing but trouble. Could a dodgy robot really make things better? Stars Sara Crowe. Show more
Battling to finally confront her attacker, private eye VI Warshawski goes undercover. Stars Kathleen Turner and Martin Shaw. Show more
When daredevil chum Mipps reappears on the scene, daring smuggling runs soon follow. 18th-century pirate adventure read by Rufus Sewell. Show more
Bertie is obliged to sort out an amorous mix-up between his friends. PG Wodehouse romp with Richard Briers and Michael Hordern. Show more
Just how hard can it be to talk for 60 seconds with no hesitation, repetition or deviation? Fi Glover joins regulars Gyles Brandreth, Tony Hawks and Paul Merton. Show more
Listeners have their say, plus a bona surprise for Julian and Sandy. Kenneth Horne hosts the last ever show. From June 1968. Show more
A recruitment drive sparks some creative writing, but the Chief does some creative scheming. Stars Jon Pertwee. From June 1971. Show more
In Mark Evans's Dickensian spoof, is a Martian invasion the ultimate test for Pip? Stars Tom Allen. From September 2008. Show more
More impressions from the award-winning team, as Doctor Who phones for some Dalek spare parts. With Jon Culshaw. From June 2000.
Naturalist Gerald Durrell's magical 1930s childhood with his eccentric family on the Greek island of Corfu. Stars Celia Imrie.
Kate Mosse - The Mistletoe Bride and Other Haunting Tales
The Mistletoe Bride
15 minutes on BBC Radio 4 Extra
A young bride's happiness on her wedding day comes to a tragic and abrupt end. Read by Bryony Hannah. Introduced by Kate Mosse. Show more
Loose Ends
Imelda Staunton, Gurinder Chadha, Katy Brand, Victoria Melody, Major Tom, Gabrielle Ducomble, Honeyfeet
45 minutes on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Emma Freud and Nikki Bedi are joined by Imelda Staunton, Gurinder Chadha, Katy Brand, Victoria Melody and Major Tom, with music from Honeyfeet and Gabrielle Ducomble. Show more
Listeners have their say, plus a bona surprise for Julian and Sandy. Kenneth Horne hosts the last ever show. From June 1968. Show more
A recruitment drive sparks some creative writing, but the Chief does some creative scheming. Stars Jon Pertwee. From June 1971. Show more
Battling to finally confront her attacker, private eye VI Warshawski goes undercover. Stars Kathleen Turner and Martin Shaw. Show more
When daredevil chum Mipps reappears on the scene, daring smuggling runs soon follow. 18th-century pirate adventure read by Rufus Sewell. Show more
4 Extra Debut. Young Molly Gibson prepares for an exciting day at the Hollingford gala. 1820s story of provincial life. Stars Deborah McAndrew. Show more
A Short History of Ireland
Episode 51: Restoration Ireland; The Duke and the City
15 minutes on BBC Radio 4 Extra
The country's rich and turbulent story continues. With Richard Dormer, James Greene and Frances Tomelty.
Dovid tries to comfort his distraught mother, and recalls suspicions of the past. Read by Sara Kestelman and Tracy-Ann Oberman.
After a rail accident killed his daughter Charlie Thompson in 2005, her father Reg began writing to her. Read by Jeff Rawle.
Naturalist Gerald Durrell's magical 1930s childhood with his eccentric family on the Greek island of Corfu. Stars Celia Imrie.
A View Through a Lens, our brand new Nature series begins. During a raging storm, wildlife cameraman John Aitchison struggles to film grey seals giving birth at night.
As she settles back into the pub, Nicola struggles to bond with her father Jack. Stars Michael Williams. From January 1999. Show more
Bertie is obliged to sort out an amorous mix-up between his friends. PG Wodehouse romp with Richard Briers and Michael Hordern. Show more
The Time Lord, Tegan, Turlough and Nyssa run into a group of hygiene-obsessed settlers under attack. Fifth Doctor adventure stars Peter Davison and Janet Fielding.
Captain Jet Morgan is bound for Mars, but one of his crew is adrift in space. 1954 classic set in 1971. Stars Andrew Faulds. Show more
Listeners have their say, plus a bona surprise for Julian and Sandy. Kenneth Horne hosts the last ever show. From June 1968. Show more
A recruitment drive sparks some creative writing, but the Chief does some creative scheming. Stars Jon Pertwee. From June 1971. Show more
Battling to finally confront her attacker, private eye VI Warshawski goes undercover. Stars Kathleen Turner and Martin Shaw. Show more
When daredevil chum Mipps reappears on the scene, daring smuggling runs soon follow. 18th-century pirate adventure read by Rufus Sewell. Show more
Kate Mosse - The Mistletoe Bride and Other Haunting Tales
The Mistletoe Bride
15 minutes on BBC Radio 4 Extra
A young bride's happiness on her wedding day comes to a tragic and abrupt end. Read by Bryony Hannah. Introduced by Kate Mosse. Show more
Loose Ends
Imelda Staunton, Gurinder Chadha, Katy Brand, Victoria Melody, Major Tom, Gabrielle Ducomble, Honeyfeet
45 minutes on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Emma Freud and Nikki Bedi are joined by Imelda Staunton, Gurinder Chadha, Katy Brand, Victoria Melody and Major Tom, with music from Honeyfeet and Gabrielle Ducomble. Show more
Just how hard can it be to talk for 60 seconds with no hesitation, repetition or deviation? Fi Glover joins regulars Gyles Brandreth, Tony Hawks and Paul Merton. Show more
In Mark Evans's Dickensian spoof, is a Martian invasion the ultimate test for Pip? Stars Tom Allen. From September 2008. Show more
A satirical review of the week's news, chaired by Sandi Toksvig, with regular Jeremy Hardy and guest panellists including Bob Mills and Samira Ahmed.
School band memories, and a town planning thriller. Sketch show with Alexander Armstrong and Ben Miller. From March 1998. Show more
The Time Lord, Tegan, Turlough and Nyssa run into a group of hygiene-obsessed settlers under attack. Fifth Doctor adventure stars Peter Davison and Janet Fielding.
Captain Jet Morgan is bound for Mars, but one of his crew is adrift in space. 1954 classic set in 1971. Stars Andrew Faulds. Show more
Battling to finally confront her attacker, private eye VI Warshawski goes undercover. Stars Kathleen Turner and Martin Shaw. Show more
When daredevil chum Mipps reappears on the scene, daring smuggling runs soon follow. 18th-century pirate adventure read by Rufus Sewell. Show more
In Mark Evans's Dickensian spoof, is a Martian invasion the ultimate test for Pip? Stars Tom Allen. From September 2008. Show more
More impressions from the award-winning team, as Doctor Who phones for some Dalek spare parts. With Jon Culshaw. From June 2000.
Naturalist Gerald Durrell's magical 1930s childhood with his eccentric family on the Greek island of Corfu. Stars Celia Imrie.
Kate Mosse - The Mistletoe Bride and Other Haunting Tales
The Mistletoe Bride
15 minutes on BBC Radio 4 Extra
A young bride's happiness on her wedding day comes to a tragic and abrupt end. Read by Bryony Hannah. Introduced by Kate Mosse. Show more
Loose Ends
Imelda Staunton, Gurinder Chadha, Katy Brand, Victoria Melody, Major Tom, Gabrielle Ducomble, Honeyfeet
45 minutes on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Emma Freud and Nikki Bedi are joined by Imelda Staunton, Gurinder Chadha, Katy Brand, Victoria Melody and Major Tom, with music from Honeyfeet and Gabrielle Ducomble. Show more