When old chum Ralph arrives with a trophy wife, landlord Jack invents a fiancee. Stars Michael Williams. From January 1999. Show more
Gussie upsets his fiancee when he looks elsewhere on the menu. PG Wodehouse romp with Richard Briers and Michael Hordern. Show more
The Major has trapped the fugitive, but can he discover the tragic motive behind his "sporting stalk"? Read by Michael Jayston. Show more
This listing contains language that some may find offensive.
Doug and Molly try to bury their differences to find out what's wrong with their son Ryan. Stars Rebecca Lacey. From July 2004. Show more
The ground-breaking phone-in show, hosted by the legendary Gary Bellamy. Stars Rhys Thomas and Simon Day. From March 2011. Show more
Neddie Seagoon turns to witchcraft to thwart Grytpype-Thynne and Moriarty. Stars Peter Sellers. From October 1956. Show more
Can the crooked lawyer free his jailed assistant? The Marx Brothers' lost shows recreated. With Michael Roberts. From May 1991. Show more
A satirical review of the week's news, chaired by Sandi Toksvig, with regular panellist Jeremy Hardy and guest panellists Susan Calman, Phill Jupitus and Lucy Porter.
This listing contains language that some may find offensive.
Miss Mackenzie inherits a fortune and is beset by suitors. But whom will she choose? Stars David Troughton and Hattie Morahan. Show more
By Catrin Gerallt. Now that Gareth has left, Bethan is on her own again, quietly terrified at being a newly single mother of two. Read by Sara McGaughey. Show more
A shy middle-aged woman is forced out of her shell by an unexpected friendship with a 12-year-old girl. Stars Marcia Warren. Show more
Neddie Seagoon turns to witchcraft to thwart Grytpype-Thynne and Moriarty. Stars Peter Sellers. From October 1956. Show more
Can the crooked lawyer free his jailed assistant? The Marx Brothers' lost shows recreated. With Michael Roberts. From May 1991. Show more
The Major has trapped the fugitive, but can he discover the tragic motive behind his "sporting stalk"? Read by Michael Jayston. Show more
This listing contains language that some may find offensive.
The novice Serafina is given penance and starves herself for the host. It seems that all hope is lost. With Eileen Atkins, Geraldine James and Natalie Dormer. Show more
A Short History of Ireland
Episode 67: Ulster's Domestic Linen Industry; Wash Mills, Bleach Greens and Beetling Engines
15 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 Extra
The country's rich and turbulent story continues. With Richard Dormer, James Greene and Frances Tomelty.
Spirited American Isabel Archer is engaged, much to the disapproval of her ex-suitors and Aunt Lydia. Read by Miriam Margolyes.
Ian Richardson reads from Nick Clarke's biography. Cooke begins his broadcasting career at the BBC. From November 1998. Show more
Miss Mackenzie inherits a fortune and is beset by suitors. But whom will she choose? Stars David Troughton and Hattie Morahan. Show more
Mel jumps aboard some famous steam engines with a trip to the National Railway Museum in York, and there's more from current story Emil and the Detectives.
Jealous Faith is swamped with advice over Bill and his ex-wife Liza. Stars Lynda Bellingham and James Bolam. From November 1988. Show more
Doug and Molly try to bury their differences to find out what's wrong with their son Ryan. Stars Rebecca Lacey. From July 2004. Show more
Mr Mariner is looking forward to Christmas Eve when there's an unexpected knock at the door. Read by Robert Lang. Show more
Staff in a paint shop start seeing mortality in a row of houses. It has a melancholic effect on sales. Read by Edith MacArthur. Show more
With Lemmy and Doc at the mercy of the Martians, Jet Morgan comes to the rescue. 1954 classic set in 1971. Stars Andrew Faulds. Show more
Neddie Seagoon turns to witchcraft to thwart Grytpype-Thynne and Moriarty. Stars Peter Sellers. From October 1956. Show more
Can the crooked lawyer free his jailed assistant? The Marx Brothers' lost shows recreated. With Michael Roberts. From May 1991. Show more
The Major has trapped the fugitive, but can he discover the tragic motive behind his "sporting stalk"? Read by Michael Jayston. Show more
This listing contains language that some may find offensive.
By Catrin Gerallt. Now that Gareth has left, Bethan is on her own again, quietly terrified at being a newly single mother of two. Read by Sara McGaughey. Show more
A shy middle-aged woman is forced out of her shell by an unexpected friendship with a 12-year-old girl. Stars Marcia Warren. Show more
The ground-breaking phone-in show, hosted by the legendary Gary Bellamy. Stars Rhys Thomas and Simon Day. From March 2011. Show more
Charlie Brooker's comedy panel show celebrates failure with David Mitchell, Rufus Hound and Victoria Coren. From May 2010. Show more
The best in contemporary comedy. Tonight, Diane Morgan is joined by star of Derek, Brett Goldstein.
The comedian finds out if telling the truth pays off. With poetry and songs from Tim Key and Tom Basden. From September 2008. Show more
Sheffield singer John Shuttleworth tackles a testing table tennis trauma. Stars Graham Fellows. From October 1997.
All the World's a Globe
Episode 2: 2. Civilisation
10 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 ExtraAvailable for 9 months
From Egypt to origami, the National Theatre of Brent presents the definitive history of Earth. Stars Patrick Barlow. From May 1990. Show more
Mr Mariner is looking forward to Christmas Eve when there's an unexpected knock at the door. Read by Robert Lang. Show more
Staff in a paint shop start seeing mortality in a row of houses. It has a melancholic effect on sales. Read by Edith MacArthur. Show more
With Lemmy and Doc at the mercy of the Martians, Jet Morgan comes to the rescue. 1954 classic set in 1971. Stars Andrew Faulds. Show more
The Major has trapped the fugitive, but can he discover the tragic motive behind his "sporting stalk"? Read by Michael Jayston. Show more
This listing contains language that some may find offensive.
A satirical review of the week's news, chaired by Sandi Toksvig, with regular panellist Jeremy Hardy and guest panellists Susan Calman, Phill Jupitus and Lucy Porter.
This listing contains language that some may find offensive.
Miss Mackenzie inherits a fortune and is beset by suitors. But whom will she choose? Stars David Troughton and Hattie Morahan. Show more
By Catrin Gerallt. Now that Gareth has left, Bethan is on her own again, quietly terrified at being a newly single mother of two. Read by Sara McGaughey. Show more
A shy middle-aged woman is forced out of her shell by an unexpected friendship with a 12-year-old girl. Stars Marcia Warren. Show more
