Anna struggles to be free of her younger sisters. Simon Brett's sitcom stars Rosemary Leach, and Celia Imrie. From January 1992. Show more
Ben and Helen's marriage is at a standstill. Will Dick and Marian get it moving? Starring Paula Wilcox. From December 1982. Show more
On new information, LA-based PI Carmady sets out to retrieve the valuable Leander pearls, stolen 15 years earlier. Read by Henry Goodman.
Simon Fanshawe's story of Roget's Thesaurus, a retirement project of an eminent Victorian with a passion for order. From 1998. Show more
A showcase concert for a local diva turns into a headache for organiser Rosie Burns. Stars Prunella Scales. From September 2002. Show more
Ben gets a new telescope, and Graham has some big news. Starring Julian Rhind-Tutt and Alison Steadman. From 2014. Show more
Kim and Neil debate shaving, the Krankies and Phantom of the Opera, but to what end? Stars Frank Skinner. From October 2012. Show more
The family clash at Albert's brother's funeral. Adapted from TV, with Wilfrid Brambell and Harry H Corbett. From February 1976. Show more
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Ex-convict Terry comes a cropper trying to stop a mob of vigilantes. Stars Karl Howman and Phyllis Logan. From August 2000. Show more
A heady mix of death, revelation, politics and marriage make up the climax to this 1876 classic. Starring Anna Chancellor. Show more
When a man's new umbrella is ruined, his wife cunningly replaces it within budget. A French story adapted to an Irish setting.
An unsolved murder is bringing vigilantes onto the streets. Time is running out for the Edinburgh detective. Stars Brian Cox. Show more
The family clash at Albert's brother's funeral. Adapted from TV, with Wilfrid Brambell and Harry H Corbett. From February 1976. Show more
The author is alarmed to find a four-legged friend in his car. Stars Ian Carmichael and Charlotte Mitchell. From April 1976. Show more
On new information, LA-based PI Carmady sets out to retrieve the valuable Leander pearls, stolen 15 years earlier. Read by Henry Goodman.
Simon Fanshawe's story of Roget's Thesaurus, a retirement project of an eminent Victorian with a passion for order. From 1998. Show more
Nell loves the stories behind the second-hand wedding dresses she sells, until Julia tells her story. Stars Chipo Chung and Trystan Gravelle. Show more
A Short History of Ireland
Episode 110: Executions and Internment; Sacrifice at the Somme
15 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 Extra
The country's rich and turbulent story continues. With Richard Dormer, James Greene and Frances Tomelty.
Deadly conclusions to the crimes separated by decades. Phillip Jackson reads the final part of John Harvey's thriller.
A heady mix of death, revelation, politics and marriage make up the climax to this 1876 classic. Starring Anna Chancellor. Show more
Another chance to hear the winning entries in this year's 500 WORDS competition, and the final part of Malorie Blackman's story Whizziwig Returns about a furry little pink alien.
Starting a website-design company, two brothers struggle through life. Stars Adam Godley and Raymond Coulthard. From May 2004. Show more
A showcase concert for a local diva turns into a headache for organiser Rosie Burns. Stars Prunella Scales. From September 2002. Show more
The 'lifestyle' presenters look at work and travel, plus 'Missing Persons'. Stars Robert Duncan and Jan Ravens. From July 1997. Show more
Humphrey Lyttelton tells June Knox-Mawer about his creativity, coping strategies and musical inspiration. From December 1993.
The family clash at Albert's brother's funeral. Adapted from TV, with Wilfrid Brambell and Harry H Corbett. From February 1976. Show more
The author is alarmed to find a four-legged friend in his car. Stars Ian Carmichael and Charlotte Mitchell. From April 1976. Show more
On new information, LA-based PI Carmady sets out to retrieve the valuable Leander pearls, stolen 15 years earlier. Read by Henry Goodman.
Simon Fanshawe's story of Roget's Thesaurus, a retirement project of an eminent Victorian with a passion for order. From 1998. Show more
When a man's new umbrella is ruined, his wife cunningly replaces it within budget. A French story adapted to an Irish setting.
An unsolved murder is bringing vigilantes onto the streets. Time is running out for the Edinburgh detective. Stars Brian Cox. Show more
Ben gets a new telescope, and Graham has some big news. Starring Julian Rhind-Tutt and Alison Steadman. From 2014. Show more
Kim and Neil debate shaving, the Krankies and Phantom of the Opera, but to what end? Stars Frank Skinner. From October 2012. Show more
Rob Deering reads embarrassing extracts from his teenage diaries out in public for the first time. With Rufus Hound. From January 2011. Show more
TV detective Michael Feydeau ponders the murder of Christopher Marlowe. Stars Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis. From April 2003. Show more
Hugh Dennis, Steve Punt, Robert Newman and David Baddiel skewer bonfire night and confront Vidal Sassoon. From November 1990. Show more
The sci-fi star and inventor explains life's big mysteries. Stars Richard Herring, Stewart Lee and Tom Baker. From October 1992. Show more
Nell loves the stories behind the second-hand wedding dresses she sells, until Julia tells her story. Stars Chipo Chung and Trystan Gravelle. Show more
A Short History of Ireland
Episode 110: Executions and Internment; Sacrifice at the Somme
15 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 ExtraThe country's rich and turbulent story continues. With Richard Dormer, James Greene and Frances Tomelty.
Deadly conclusions to the crimes separated by decades. Phillip Jackson reads the final part of John Harvey's thriller.
The 'lifestyle' presenters look at work and travel, plus 'Missing Persons'. Stars Robert Duncan and Jan Ravens. From July 1997. Show more
Humphrey Lyttelton tells June Knox-Mawer about his creativity, coping strategies and musical inspiration. From December 1993.
On new information, LA-based PI Carmady sets out to retrieve the valuable Leander pearls, stolen 15 years earlier. Read by Henry Goodman.
Simon Fanshawe's story of Roget's Thesaurus, a retirement project of an eminent Victorian with a passion for order. From 1998. Show more
A heady mix of death, revelation, politics and marriage make up the climax to this 1876 classic. Starring Anna Chancellor. Show more
When a man's new umbrella is ruined, his wife cunningly replaces it within budget. A French story adapted to an Irish setting.
An unsolved murder is bringing vigilantes onto the streets. Time is running out for the Edinburgh detective. Stars Brian Cox. Show more
