Adventuring comedian Tim FitzHigham recreates an 18th century feat, trying to outrun a racehorse in a 100 yard-dash. From 2014. Show more

The Nobel prize-winner's groundbreaking novel. Writer Anna Wulf is drawn in again to sort out her friends' conflicts. Stars Susannah Harker.

Ivan Hewett examines five musical keys. Today: D minor – the 'saddest of all keys', used by Haydn, Mozart and Spinal Tap. Show more

Arthur's off on a day trip to France with his friends – and he's brushed up his French. Stars Steve Delaney. From December 2009.

Kenneth Horne calls in the plumber, plus the history of communication. With Kenneth Williams and Betty Marsden. From May 1959.

When Devere installs new security cameras, Audrey declares war. Written for radio. Stars Penelope Keith. From March 1997. Show more

Will Milady get her come-uppance – and what will happen to our heroes? Stars Jamie Glover, Robert Glenister and Imelda Staunton. Show more

When Nancy learns of the orphan boy's predicament, the hunt mounts for Bill Sikes. Stars Tim McInnerny and John Grillo.

4 Extra Debut. From McLean to Bach, psychologist and Nobel Laureate Daniel Kahneman discusses his castaway choices. With Kirsty Young. From August 2013.

A man remembers the moment in 1960 when his home town in Ayrshire first felt connected to the world. Read by Finn Den Hertog. Show more

Roy Hudd presents more of his personal choice of Spike Milligan's writing, aided by the great man himself. From July 1979.

...The Story of Comedy Sound Effects on Radio. From farts to Goon Show rumbling stomachs. Reece Shearsmith listens in from the 1930s through to The League of Gentlemen.

The Nobel prize-winner's groundbreaking novel. Writer Anna Wulf is drawn in again to sort out her friends' conflicts. Stars Susannah Harker.

Ivan Hewett examines five musical keys. Today: D minor – the 'saddest of all keys', used by Haydn, Mozart and Spinal Tap. Show more

A proposal goes disastrously wrong for Lord Sheringham in this Regency tale of romance. Stars Elli Garnett and James Frain. Show more

Kenneth Horne calls in the plumber, plus the history of communication. With Kenneth Williams and Betty Marsden. From May 1959.

When Devere installs new security cameras, Audrey declares war. Written for radio. Stars Penelope Keith. From March 1997. Show more

Mel Giedroyc presents her highlights of this week's 4 O'Clock Shows, including a guide to making American pancakes and the story of the ill-fated Apollo 13 space mission.

Will Milady get her come-uppance – and what will happen to our heroes? Stars Jamie Glover, Robert Glenister and Imelda Staunton. Show more

When Nancy learns of the orphan boy's predicament, the hunt mounts for Bill Sikes. Stars Tim McInnerny and John Grillo.

Horror legend Vincent Price introduces a tale of a cat and its unusual inheritance. Stars Annette Crosbie and Edward Woodward. Show more

The Bittering family aim to make the best of life on Mars. Ray Bradbury's tale of alienation stars Bryce Chamberlain.

Roy Hudd presents more of his personal choice of Spike Milligan's writing, aided by the great man himself. From July 1979.

...The Story of Comedy Sound Effects on Radio. From farts to Goon Show rumbling stomachs. Reece Shearsmith listens in from the 1930s through to The League of Gentlemen.

Kenneth Horne calls in the plumber, plus the history of communication. With Kenneth Williams and Betty Marsden. From May 1959.

When Devere installs new security cameras, Audrey declares war. Written for radio. Stars Penelope Keith. From March 1997. Show more

4 Extra Debut. From McLean to Bach, psychologist and Nobel Laureate Daniel Kahneman discusses his castaway choices. With Kirsty Young. From August 2013.

A man remembers the moment in 1960 when his home town in Ayrshire first felt connected to the world. Read by Finn Den Hertog. Show more

Arthur's off on a day trip to France with his friends – and he's brushed up his French. Stars Steve Delaney. From December 2009.

School's out for Barack Obama, Frank McCourt and Germaine Greer. With Jan Ravens and Alistair McGowan. From October 2010. Show more

King Russell de Brand pays a visit, and Sir John's dalliance gets dangerous. Medieval mayhem with James Fleet. From July 2010. Show more

The cartoonist unearths an alien conspiracy to turn the world into a kids' holiday camp. Stars Paul McCrink. From August 2001. Show more

Ivor Cutler's unique views on language, justice and scratching people's backs. With Craig Murray-Orr. From May 1996. Show more

Horror legend Vincent Price introduces a tale of a cat and its unusual inheritance. Stars Annette Crosbie and Edward Woodward. Show more

The Bittering family aim to make the best of life on Mars. Ray Bradbury's tale of alienation stars Bryce Chamberlain.

4 Extra Debut. From McLean to Bach, psychologist and Nobel Laureate Daniel Kahneman discusses his castaway choices. With Kirsty Young. From August 2013.

A man remembers the moment in 1960 when his home town in Ayrshire first felt connected to the world. Read by Finn Den Hertog. Show more

Roy Hudd presents more of his personal choice of Spike Milligan's writing, aided by the great man himself. From July 1979.

...The Story of Comedy Sound Effects on Radio. From farts to Goon Show rumbling stomachs. Reece Shearsmith listens in from the 1930s through to The League of Gentlemen.

Kenneth Horne calls in the plumber, plus the history of communication. With Kenneth Williams and Betty Marsden. From May 1959.

A proposal goes disastrously wrong for Lord Sheringham in this Regency tale of romance. Stars Elli Garnett and James Frain. Show more