It's singing duo Tommy and Sheila's comeback! They're on after the stripper. Stars June Whitfield and Roy Hudd. From July 1998. Show more
Slimline sitcom about fighting the flab. Graham attends a weight loss class. Starring Michael Troughton. From February 1999. Show more
LA detective PI Carmady is out in Westport hunting the stolen Leander pearls, but who is on his trail? Concluded by Henry Goodman.
Jazz musician and broadcaster Humphrey Lyttelton explores the world of British dance band leaders in the 1940s. From November 2005.
The musical comedian presents his selection of classic comic songs. His guest is former Juicepig, Phil Nichol. From August 2005. Show more
Milk, and cheese dreams. Alex Horne and his band explore money, shopping and consumerism via music and comedy. From May 2014. Show more
Move aside Orville and Wilbur, Neddie is the pioneer aviator. Stars Harry Secombe and Peter Sellers. From January 1957. Show more
A nagging wife and secrets of the boys in blue. Monologues and sketches from the legendary Northern comic. From November 1954. Show more
The Down the Line and The Fast show comics in the talk tag show, where the guest is the next interviewer. From July 2011. Show more
Steve Punt and Jon Culshaw are joined by special guest Andy Zaltzman for a comic romp through the week's news. With Mitch Benn, Pippa Evans and Jon Holmes. Show more
At the Tilneys' isolated gothic home, Catherine's visit proves to be a terrifying affair. Stars Amanda Root and Emily Wachter.
Afternoon Reading
City of Two Continents
Episode 2: The Abyss as Viewed from Istanbul on 27th October 1962
15 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 Extra
By Maureen Freely. As the world stands on the brink of annihilation, one Istanbul resident negotiates the fears and preoccupations of his lovers, friends and neighbours. Show more
1799: Jane Austen's aunt is accused of shoplifting from a shop in Bath. Dramatisation with Pamela Miles and Tim Pigott-Smith. Show more
Move aside Orville and Wilbur, Neddie is the pioneer aviator. Stars Harry Secombe and Peter Sellers. From January 1957. Show more
A nagging wife and secrets of the boys in blue. Monologues and sketches from the legendary Northern comic. From November 1954. Show more
LA detective PI Carmady is out in Westport hunting the stolen Leander pearls, but who is on his trail? Concluded by Henry Goodman.
Jazz musician and broadcaster Humphrey Lyttelton explores the world of British dance band leaders in the 1940s. From November 2005.
He got the first question right, but can Ram Mohammad Thomas win a billion on the Indian TV game show? Stars Anand Tiwari. Show more
A Short History of Ireland
Episode 112: Return to Violence; Terror and Reprisal
15 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 Extra
The country's rich and turbulent story continues. With Richard Dormer, James Greene and Frances Tomelty.
Peter and Anna realise that they actually know very little about their mother - can they even be certain that she is dead? Show more
Despite some idiosyncratic views on the matter, Michael finally learns to drive, thanks to a colourful array of instructors. Read by the author. From November 2012. Show more
At the Tilneys' isolated gothic home, Catherine's visit proves to be a terrifying affair. Stars Amanda Root and Emily Wachter.
Mel Giedroyc celebrates the birthday of the creator of the World Wide Web. Plus, the next chapter in A Medal for Leroy read by the author himself, Michael Morpurgo.
More tangles in Izzy's love life, when she and Dick head to dinner with Charles. Stars Imelda Staunton. From October 1988. Show more
The musical comedian presents his selection of classic comic songs. His guest is former Juicepig, Phil Nichol. From August 2005. Show more
The Down the Line and The Fast show comics in the talk tag show, where the guest is the next interviewer. From July 2011. Show more
The actor recalls his career, the terror of live TV and reveals how Alf Garnett came into his life. From December 2001. Show more
Move aside Orville and Wilbur, Neddie is the pioneer aviator. Stars Harry Secombe and Peter Sellers. From January 1957. Show more
A nagging wife and secrets of the boys in blue. Monologues and sketches from the legendary Northern comic. From November 1954. Show more
LA detective PI Carmady is out in Westport hunting the stolen Leander pearls, but who is on his trail? Concluded by Henry Goodman.
Jazz musician and broadcaster Humphrey Lyttelton explores the world of British dance band leaders in the 1940s. From November 2005.
Afternoon Reading
City of Two Continents
Episode 2: The Abyss as Viewed from Istanbul on 27th October 1962
15 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 ExtraBy Maureen Freely. As the world stands on the brink of annihilation, one Istanbul resident negotiates the fears and preoccupations of his lovers, friends and neighbours. Show more
1799: Jane Austen's aunt is accused of shoplifting from a shop in Bath. Dramatisation with Pamela Miles and Tim Pigott-Smith. Show more
Milk, and cheese dreams. Alex Horne and his band explore money, shopping and consumerism via music and comedy. From May 2014. Show more
Problems with music teacher Nigel's CRB check threaten to thwart his shot at romance. Stars Richie Webb. From June 2010. Show more
Can Johnno raise his game in time for Lloydie's much-publicised toga party? Stars Will Adamsdale. From March 2010. Show more
Seven days a week, the Comedy Club has two hours of comedy. Plus Diane Morgan chats to the 'one-man mega-myth' Nick Helm.
Ectoplasm
Episode 3: The Affair of the Baddie's Niece
30 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 ExtraAvailable for years
Lord Zimbabwe and Dr Lilac hit the Wild West to thwart an evil Waffle Baron. With Dan Freedman and Nick Romero. From July 2000. Show more
Full Age of Enlightenment updates, plus the Earl of Sandwich lives up to his name. Stars Marcus Brigstocke. From November 2000. Show more
The incisive reporter focuses on the joys of lower league soccer. Written by and starring Stephen Carlin. From November 2008. Show more
He got the first question right, but can Ram Mohammad Thomas win a billion on the Indian TV game show? Stars Anand Tiwari. Show more
A Short History of Ireland
Episode 112: Return to Violence; Terror and Reprisal
15 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 ExtraThe country's rich and turbulent story continues. With Richard Dormer, James Greene and Frances Tomelty.
Peter and Anna realise that they actually know very little about their mother - can they even be certain that she is dead? Show more
Despite some idiosyncratic views on the matter, Michael finally learns to drive, thanks to a colourful array of instructors. Read by the author. From November 2012. Show more
The Down the Line and The Fast show comics in the talk tag show, where the guest is the next interviewer. From July 2011. Show more
The actor recalls his career, the terror of live TV and reveals how Alf Garnett came into his life. From December 2001. Show more
LA detective PI Carmady is out in Westport hunting the stolen Leander pearls, but who is on his trail? Concluded by Henry Goodman.
Jazz musician and broadcaster Humphrey Lyttelton explores the world of British dance band leaders in the 1940s. From November 2005.
At the Tilneys' isolated gothic home, Catherine's visit proves to be a terrifying affair. Stars Amanda Root and Emily Wachter.
Afternoon Reading
City of Two Continents
Episode 2: The Abyss as Viewed from Istanbul on 27th October 1962
15 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 ExtraBy Maureen Freely. As the world stands on the brink of annihilation, one Istanbul resident negotiates the fears and preoccupations of his lovers, friends and neighbours. Show more
1799: Jane Austen's aunt is accused of shoplifting from a shop in Bath. Dramatisation with Pamela Miles and Tim Pigott-Smith. Show more
