Tycoon Jimmy's lavish new yacht infuriates his head of finance. Stars Bernard Cribbins and Frank Thornton. From January 1988. Show more
Young Mikhail discovers that it's not easy being a Jew. Stars Tracy-Ann Oberman and David De Keyser. From February 2002. Show more
The detective makes a grisly discovery back in Rome, but is he ready to reconcile with his father? Stars Anton Lesser and Trevor Peacock.
Now that the detective has the khansamah at his mercy, what will the servant reveal? Sam Dastor reads HRF Keating's mystery.
After the Geneva revelations, the suave sleuth heads to St Moritz, where danger lurks in the snow. Stars Peter Coke. Show more
With no cash for a community centre, the priest turns detective over the mayor's plans. Stars Alun Armstrong. From March 2001.
As Carolyn and Martin row with a taxi and a bee, Douglas and Arthur play with an airport. Stars Benedict Cumberbatch. From January 2013. Show more
Mainwaring's men spark Walmington havoc as they try to fire a large naval gun. Adapted from TV with Arthur Lowe. From May 1976. Show more
A thick pea souper leaves Eth stranded at the Glums' house. Stars Dick Bentley, Jimmy Edwards and June Whitfield. From January 1955.
The surreal escapades of a trio of 'posties'. Stars Ben Miller, John Thomson and Felicity Montagu. From November 1992. Show more
More testing brain teasers with Chris Maslanka, Victor Bryant, Val Gilbert and Professor David Singmaster. From July 1998.
4 Extra Debut. Redemption comes in strange forms for a proof-reading dog-walking washout who made one album 20 years go. Stars Hugh Bonneville, Tom Goodman-Hill. Show more
By Patrick Neate. 39-year-old Tommy, conceived at Woodstock, goes to visit his rebellious and still unconventional mother to tell her something important. Read by Mark Bazeley. Show more
The life of pioneer reporter Mea Allan and mentor May Chalmers in wartime letters. Felicity Goodall's play with Siobhan Redmond. From June 1999. Show more
Mainwaring's men spark Walmington havoc as they try to fire a large naval gun. Adapted from TV with Arthur Lowe. From May 1976. Show more
A thick pea souper leaves Eth stranded at the Glums' house. Stars Dick Bentley, Jimmy Edwards and June Whitfield. From January 1955.
The detective makes a grisly discovery back in Rome, but is he ready to reconcile with his father? Stars Anton Lesser and Trevor Peacock.
Now that the detective has the khansamah at his mercy, what will the servant reveal? Sam Dastor reads HRF Keating's mystery.
After the Geneva revelations, the suave sleuth heads to St Moritz, where danger lurks in the snow. Stars Peter Coke. Show more
Anna finally exorcises the painful memory of her affair with a married man, as she concludes the story of her alter ego Ella. With Susannah Harker and Fenella Woolgar. Show more
A Short History of Ireland
Episode 79: Rebellion in County Down; Vinegar Hill
15 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 Extra
The country's rich and turbulent story continues. With Richard Dormer, James Greene and Frances Tomelty.
Doris Lessing - The Grass Is Singing
Episode 4: Mary's Problems With Houseboys
15 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Mary Turner struggles to come to terms with her new marriage under the hot African sun of 1940s Rhodesia. Read by Janet Suzman.
Model-turned-Grand Prix driver Hellé Nice survives racing accidents and World War II. Read by Harriet Walter.
4 Extra Debut. Redemption comes in strange forms for a proof-reading dog-walking washout who made one album 20 years go. Stars Hugh Bonneville, Tom Goodman-Hill. Show more
Homemade Greek-style yoghurt, what to focus on if you want to be an astronaut, and the wonderful world of names. Plus the next chapter in this week's story.
With a new term looming, for the school teachers it's D-day minus one. Stars Carolyn Pickles and Marlene Sidaway. From April 2002. Show more
With no cash for a community centre, the priest turns detective over the mayor's plans. Stars Alun Armstrong. From March 2001.
Lioba and Kip are on the city streets where crime definitely pays, but a mysterious vigilante appears. Stars Tessa Nicholson. Show more
The enigmatic Paddy Flynn reveals more about the crew hierarchy of the Martian asteroid ships. Stars Andrew Faulds. From 1955. Show more
Mainwaring's men spark Walmington havoc as they try to fire a large naval gun. Adapted from TV with Arthur Lowe. From May 1976. Show more
A thick pea souper leaves Eth stranded at the Glums' house. Stars Dick Bentley, Jimmy Edwards and June Whitfield. From January 1955.
The detective makes a grisly discovery back in Rome, but is he ready to reconcile with his father? Stars Anton Lesser and Trevor Peacock.
Now that the detective has the khansamah at his mercy, what will the servant reveal? Sam Dastor reads HRF Keating's mystery.
After the Geneva revelations, the suave sleuth heads to St Moritz, where danger lurks in the snow. Stars Peter Coke. Show more
By Patrick Neate. 39-year-old Tommy, conceived at Woodstock, goes to visit his rebellious and still unconventional mother to tell her something important. Read by Mark Bazeley. Show more
The life of pioneer reporter Mea Allan and mentor May Chalmers in wartime letters. Felicity Goodall's play with Siobhan Redmond. From June 1999. Show more
As Carolyn and Martin row with a taxi and a bee, Douglas and Arthur play with an airport. Stars Benedict Cumberbatch. From January 2013. Show more
A reluctant beekeeper, feuding librarians and striking a deal with Santa. Monologues and sketches with Ben Moor. From 2007. Show more
The writer has quit smoking and is jetting off, but his geraniums don't want him to go. With Doon MacKichan. From February 1992. Show more
The consultants marvel at the world wide web, and Ryan gets embroiled in a protest. Stars Marcus Brigstocke. From November 2002. Show more
Lioba and Kip are on the city streets where crime definitely pays, but a mysterious vigilante appears. Stars Tessa Nicholson. Show more
The enigmatic Paddy Flynn reveals more about the crew hierarchy of the Martian asteroid ships. Stars Andrew Faulds. From 1955. Show more
The detective makes a grisly discovery back in Rome, but is he ready to reconcile with his father? Stars Anton Lesser and Trevor Peacock.
Now that the detective has the khansamah at his mercy, what will the servant reveal? Sam Dastor reads HRF Keating's mystery.
After the Geneva revelations, the suave sleuth heads to St Moritz, where danger lurks in the snow. Stars Peter Coke. Show more
The surreal escapades of a trio of 'posties'. Stars Ben Miller, John Thomson and Felicity Montagu. From November 1992. Show more
More testing brain teasers with Chris Maslanka, Victor Bryant, Val Gilbert and Professor David Singmaster. From July 1998.
4 Extra Debut. Redemption comes in strange forms for a proof-reading dog-walking washout who made one album 20 years go. Stars Hugh Bonneville, Tom Goodman-Hill. Show more
By Patrick Neate. 39-year-old Tommy, conceived at Woodstock, goes to visit his rebellious and still unconventional mother to tell her something important. Read by Mark Bazeley. Show more
The life of pioneer reporter Mea Allan and mentor May Chalmers in wartime letters. Felicity Goodall's play with Siobhan Redmond. From June 1999. Show more
