Angry widow Sarah dodges matchmakers and her mother's interference. Stars Prunella Scales and Joan Sanderson. From May 1985. Show more
Desperate to work, devious Robert digs his way out of a holiday with Sue. Stars John Gordon Sinclair. From February 1990. Show more
Wealthy Dubliner Dermot McPhail buys an old mansion in Cork, unaware that it's home to an ancient curse. Stars Gerry O'Brien. Show more
Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen finds how a revolution in DIY helped transform the gloom in post-World War Two Britain. From January 2004.
Helen and Ben fight the forces of materialism. Can they win when promotion beckons? Starring Paula Wilcox. From December 1982. Show more
Why do we buy and sell gold all around the world? Why do we continue now we have paper money? With Tim Harford. From May 2014. Show more
With Mainwaring in hospital, the Vicar and the Verger spark platoon unrest. Adapted from TV with Arthur Lowe. From July 1976. Show more
The Glums grapple with a crossword, and there's a cautionary tale from Monte Carlo. With Jimmy Edwards and Dick Bentley. From April 1955.
Victoria Coren Mitchell and her guests, comedians David Mitchell and David Schneider and newspaper columnist Matthew Norman, dare to commit heresy. From June 2010. Show more
When a new face appears in the office opposite Chester Perry, she causes quite a stir. Stars Michael Williams. From May 1999. Show more
As mountaineers mourn a friend, a journalist speaks to his widow and someone who was on the fatal climb. Stars Russell Dixon.
4 Extra Debut. In the days before electric lights and oil lamps, an English village is plagued by spirit bears. Mystical tale read by Ian Holm. Show more
Two stranded friends meet an old woman who claims to control the elements in 19th century Scotland. Stars Finn Den Hertog.
Richard Stilgoe samples the grandeur of the National Trust's Clandon Park. With Peter Blake and Belinda Lang. From July 1989.
4 Extra Debut. After retreat at Dunkirk, Britain struggled to build its alliance against Hitler. Charles Wheeler recalls the epic of strategic success that made victory possible. Show more
4 Extra Debut. On June 5 1944, Captain Rob Collins begins a journey through England that will change his life. Stars Juliet Stevenson and Benedict Cumberbatch. Show more
Nicholas Parsons reminisces to 'In the Mood' by Glenn Miller and passes on 'Children Will Listen' by Stephen Sondheim.
4 Extra Debut. Ned Sherrin marks the 60th D-Day anniversary with Ken Dodd, Roy Hudd, Arthur Smith, Shelia Tracy and Amy Winehouse. From June 2004. Show more
Mel Giedroyc hears about the origins of the salute. Plus the tale of Walter Tull, the first black British army officer and the inspiration behind the main character in our story.
4 Extra Debut. Jim White probes the boom in cinema-going between 1939-45 sparking a major social phenomenon and force for change. From June 2004. Show more
4 Extra Debut. Libby Purves follows the way Britain prepared for the assault on Normandy in June 1944. With Dr Adrian Smith. From June 2004. Show more
4 Extra Debut. Normandy, June 5 1944 - while ordinary life goes on, the resistance are preparing. Stars Juliet Stevenson and Jamie Glover. Show more
Christopher Andrew asks veterans, and historians, what would have happened if the Normandy landings had failed. From 2004. Show more
4 Extra Debut. A British soldier waits for dawn and the start of the D-Day landings. Stars Christopher Eccleston and Katherine Jenkins. From June 2004. Show more
Why do we buy and sell gold all around the world? Why do we continue now we have paper money? With Tim Harford. From May 2014. Show more
Samuel is reunited with his sister and Ezekiel is dressed as a bear. 1775 America sitcom. Stars Andy Hamilton. From May 2006. Show more
Seven days a week, the Comedy Club has two hours of comedy. Plus Diane Morgan is joined once again by Nick Helm.
Marvel at the monarchy, thanks to the new majestic theme park. Stars Marcus Brigstocke and Dan Tetsell. From April 2005. Show more
Going Live! Phillip Schofield relives his days on children's television, with Nick Golsen and Tim de Jongh. From January 1997. Show more
Time spent working for an Australian colonel proves useful when Thomas answers the next TV quiz question. Stars Anand Tiwari. Show more
A Short History of Ireland
Episode 114: Stretch Out the Hand of Forebearance; The Treaty
15 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 Extra
The country's rich and turbulent story continues. With Richard Dormer, James Greene and Frances Tomelty.
Anna and Peter adopt ever more furtive observation techniques to help them develop their theories about mother's disappearance. Show more
Michael Holroyd recalls how motor cars provided all manner of delights for the Bloomsbury Set. Read by the author. From November 2012. Show more
Victoria Coren Mitchell and her guests, comedians David Mitchell and David Schneider and newspaper columnist Matthew Norman, dare to commit heresy. From June 2010. Show more
Barbara Castle and biographer Mary Davis discuss the life of suffragette Sylvia Pankhurst. With Joan Bakewell. From September 2001. Show more
Wealthy Dubliner Dermot McPhail buys an old mansion in Cork, unaware that it's home to an ancient curse. Stars Gerry O'Brien. Show more
Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen finds how a revolution in DIY helped transform the gloom in post-World War Two Britain. From January 2004.
As mountaineers mourn a friend, a journalist speaks to his widow and someone who was on the fatal climb. Stars Russell Dixon.
4 Extra Debut. In the days before electric lights and oil lamps, an English village is plagued by spirit bears. Mystical tale read by Ian Holm. Show more
Two stranded friends meet an old woman who claims to control the elements in 19th century Scotland. Stars Finn Den Hertog.
