Sarah plays hostess, mother plays the martyr and daughter Clare holds a flat-warming party. With Prunella Scales. From May 1985. Show more
Su prepares to take Jeremy home while Abraham prepares to talk to the press. Stars Tracy-Ann Oberman. From March 2002. Show more
Newland loves Ellen, but has married her cousin May. A secret rendezvous is arranged. Stars Andrew Wincott and Susanne Bertish.
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Love is in the air as Douglas and Herc fight it out over the fruit tray. Stars Benedict Cumberbatch and Roger Allam. From February 2013. Show more
Mainwaring gets up steam when the platoon waits for the King at the station. Adapted from TV with Arthur Lowe. From June 1976. Show more
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A gardener and grieving widower muses over love and the cycle of life and death. Elizabeth Buchan's story is read by Christopher Scott.
Leni makes a surprising discovery at a public swimming pool. Moving drama about the loss of a baby. Stars Michelle Holmes. From December 1999.
Mainwaring gets up steam when the platoon waits for the King at the station. Adapted from TV with Arthur Lowe. From June 1976. Show more
Ron Glum faces jail - will Eth stand by her man? Stars Dick Bentley, Jimmy Edwards and June Whitfield. From March 1955.
Newland loves Ellen, but has married her cousin May. A secret rendezvous is arranged. Stars Andrew Wincott and Susanne Bertish.
Cultural historian CP Lee explores how Northern Soul developed in 60s Britain from a love of Black American music. From 2005. Show more
Amateur dramatics give Fanny Price cause for consternation. Stars Felicity Jones, Benedict Cumberbatch and David Tennant.
A Short History of Ireland
Episode 99: Assassination in the Phoenix Park; The First Home Rule Bill
15 minutes on BBC Radio 4 Extra
The country's rich and turbulent story continues. With Richard Dormer, James Greene and Frances Tomelty.
'A real liar doesn't tell wanton and unnecessary lies. He tells wise and necessary lies.' Curious mystery read by Martin Jarvis.
For the soldiers of the First World War, Jane came to represent an Englishness that was far removed from the terrible realities of life in the trenches. Show more
Lady Viviette Constantine meets astronomer Swithin St Cleeve, sparking a tale of passion and sacrifice. Stars Maggie O'Neill. From August 2009. Show more
Mel Giedroyc has more of the top 50 short stories from BBC Radio 2's 500 WORDS short story competition, and she investigates the satnav of homing pigeons.
There's tension in the staff room, and nerves are on edge. Why? The inspectors are coming! Starring Carolyn Pickles. From May 2002. Show more
Ben and Helen squabble over spending Christmas with her mother. Stars Paula Wilcox and David Wood. From November 1982. Show more
Clashes aplenty as Victoria Coren Mitchell invites Marcus Brigstocke, Natalie Haynes and the Rev Richard Coles to commit heresy. From May 2010. Show more
4 Extra Debut. The polar explorer's life is scrutinised by Rosie Boycott and his granddaughter Alexandra. With Humphrey Carpenter. From August 2001. Show more
Mainwaring gets up steam when the platoon waits for the King at the station. Adapted from TV with Arthur Lowe. From June 1976. Show more
Ron Glum faces jail - will Eth stand by her man? Stars Dick Bentley, Jimmy Edwards and June Whitfield. From March 1955.
Newland loves Ellen, but has married her cousin May. A secret rendezvous is arranged. Stars Andrew Wincott and Susanne Bertish.
Cultural historian CP Lee explores how Northern Soul developed in 60s Britain from a love of Black American music. From 2005. Show more
A gardener and grieving widower muses over love and the cycle of life and death. Elizabeth Buchan's story is read by Christopher Scott.
Leni makes a surprising discovery at a public swimming pool. Moving drama about the loss of a baby. Stars Michelle Holmes. From December 1999.
Love is in the air as Douglas and Herc fight it out over the fruit tray. Stars Benedict Cumberbatch and Roger Allam. From February 2013. Show more
The award-winning comic brings us the torrid tale of Justine's jeans and the sad story of a second gap year. From February 2007. Show more
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Drop in on a 'live' archaeology excavation, and visit a very liberal safari park. Stars Marcus Brigstocke. From March 2005. Show more
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Amateur dramatics give Fanny Price cause for consternation. Stars Felicity Jones, Benedict Cumberbatch and David Tennant.
A Short History of Ireland
Episode 99: Assassination in the Phoenix Park; The First Home Rule Bill
15 minutes on BBC Radio 4 Extra
The country's rich and turbulent story continues. With Richard Dormer, James Greene and Frances Tomelty.
'A real liar doesn't tell wanton and unnecessary lies. He tells wise and necessary lies.' Curious mystery read by Martin Jarvis.
For the soldiers of the First World War, Jane came to represent an Englishness that was far removed from the terrible realities of life in the trenches. Show more
Clashes aplenty as Victoria Coren Mitchell invites Marcus Brigstocke, Natalie Haynes and the Rev Richard Coles to commit heresy. From May 2010. Show more
4 Extra Debut. The polar explorer's life is scrutinised by Rosie Boycott and his granddaughter Alexandra. With Humphrey Carpenter. From August 2001. Show more
Newland loves Ellen, but has married her cousin May. A secret rendezvous is arranged. Stars Andrew Wincott and Susanne Bertish.
Cultural historian CP Lee explores how Northern Soul developed in 60s Britain from a love of Black American music. From 2005. Show more
Lady Viviette Constantine meets astronomer Swithin St Cleeve, sparking a tale of passion and sacrifice. Stars Maggie O'Neill. From August 2009. Show more
A gardener and grieving widower muses over love and the cycle of life and death. Elizabeth Buchan's story is read by Christopher Scott.
Leni makes a surprising discovery at a public swimming pool. Moving drama about the loss of a baby. Stars Michelle Holmes. From December 1999.