When confused Izzy meets fiance Charles's friend Bill, they hit it off straight away. Stars Imelda Staunton. From November 1988. Show more
Divorced Doug and Molly try to revive their relationship with a 'first date'. Starring Rebecca Lacey. From July 2005. Show more
The mystery glove trail leads the smooth detective and his wife to a rendezvous in Paris. Stars Peter Coke. Show more
Comedian Steve Punt meets people who simply would not leave home without their personal stereo. Why the devotion? From April 2004.
Robert Wilson lands a romantic lead role, but will it all go to his head? Stars John Gordon Sinclair. From February 1990. Show more
The promise of a weekend away tests the patience of the three couples. Stars Charlie Higson and John Thomson. From 2013. Show more
The Lad is set to be immortalised in wax, but it's not quite how he had envisaged. Stars Tony Hancock. From November 1959. Show more
Single dad Bryan tries to get a loan to move house, but it's not simple. Stars Robert Lindsay and Pat Coombs. From March 1983. Show more
Patrick rashly agrees to babysit, and Billy actually gets some work. Written by and starring Jim Sweeney. From October 2002. Show more
Beau Nash generates woe with his farcical predilection for fanciful fabrications. Starring David Bamber. From February 1999. Show more
The great detective is bored, until a young woman arrives looking for her father. Stars Clive Merrison and Michael Williams. Show more
By Brian McGilloway. A simple case of hunt sabotage turns out to be far more than it seems. Unnerving tale read by Eugene O'Hare.
The aspiring private eye becomes attracted to a teacher who has mislaid his wife. Stars Rosemary Martin and Barbara Atkinson.
The Lad is set to be immortalised in wax, but it's not quite how he had envisaged. Stars Tony Hancock. From November 1959. Show more
Single dad Bryan tries to get a loan to move house, but it's not simple. Stars Robert Lindsay and Pat Coombs. From March 1983. Show more
The mystery glove trail leads the smooth detective and his wife to a rendezvous in Paris. Stars Peter Coke. Show more
Comedian Steve Punt meets people who simply would not leave home without their personal stereo. Why the devotion? From April 2004.
The sneaky TV quizmaster shows his true colours in an attempt to derail hopeful champ Thomas. Stars Anand Tiwari. Show more
A Short History of Ireland
Episode 118: Depression Years; An Empty Political Formula
15 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 Extra
The country's rich and turbulent story continues. With Richard Dormer, James Greene and Frances Tomelty.
After the shock suicide, Peter and Anna's investigation into their missing mother grows more complicated. Read by Diana Quick. Show more
In 1961, the old Chapel religion of the Forest of Dean was losing its grip on the local community. Read by Robert Glenister.
The great detective is bored, until a young woman arrives looking for her father. Stars Clive Merrison and Michael Williams. Show more
Footballer and Strictly star Robbie Savage chooses his Inheritance Tracks, and Mel falls in love with a strange animal in Edinburgh Zoo.
Sarah is keen to book a holiday, but can't get away from her family. Stars Prunella Scales and Joan Sanderson. From June 1985. Show more
Robert Wilson lands a romantic lead role, but will it all go to his head? Stars John Gordon Sinclair. From February 1990. Show more
Patrick rashly agrees to babysit, and Billy actually gets some work. Written by and starring Jim Sweeney. From October 2002. Show more
Novelist Philippa Gregory and playwright Dolly Dhingra join Chris Bigsby to discuss whether home is a state or mind or just bricks and mortar. From March 2002. Show more
The Lad is set to be immortalised in wax, but it's not quite how he had envisaged. Stars Tony Hancock. From November 1959. Show more
Single dad Bryan tries to get a loan to move house, but it's not simple. Stars Robert Lindsay and Pat Coombs. From March 1983. Show more
The mystery glove trail leads the smooth detective and his wife to a rendezvous in Paris. Stars Peter Coke. Show more
Comedian Steve Punt meets people who simply would not leave home without their personal stereo. Why the devotion? From April 2004.
By Brian McGilloway. A simple case of hunt sabotage turns out to be far more than it seems. Unnerving tale read by Eugene O'Hare.
The aspiring private eye becomes attracted to a teacher who has mislaid his wife. Stars Rosemary Martin and Barbara Atkinson.
The promise of a weekend away tests the patience of the three couples. Stars Charlie Higson and John Thomson. From 2013. Show more
Speeding motorway services? Two year dogs? Dave Gorman and Charlie Brooker ponder the public's inventions. From November 2007. Show more
Here comes a Muffin the Mule shock in the spoof boys' adventure paper from yesteryear. With Alistair McGowan. From August 1992. Show more
Sexy assassin Morpheena is called in, while Milford and Parker grab a cab. Stars Mark Heap and Nick Frost. From November 2002. Show more
The sneaky TV quizmaster shows his true colours in an attempt to derail hopeful champ Thomas. Stars Anand Tiwari. Show more
A Short History of Ireland
Episode 118: Depression Years; An Empty Political Formula
15 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 ExtraThe country's rich and turbulent story continues. With Richard Dormer, James Greene and Frances Tomelty.
After the shock suicide, Peter and Anna's investigation into their missing mother grows more complicated. Read by Diana Quick. Show more
In 1961, the old Chapel religion of the Forest of Dean was losing its grip on the local community. Read by Robert Glenister.
Patrick rashly agrees to babysit, and Billy actually gets some work. Written by and starring Jim Sweeney. From October 2002. Show more
Veteran historian Correlli Barnett and youngster Decca Aitkenhead exchange views in a clash of the generations. From March 2002. Show more
The mystery glove trail leads the smooth detective and his wife to a rendezvous in Paris. Stars Peter Coke. Show more
Comedian Steve Punt meets people who simply would not leave home without their personal stereo. Why the devotion? From April 2004.
The great detective is bored, until a young woman arrives looking for her father. Stars Clive Merrison and Michael Williams. Show more
By Brian McGilloway. A simple case of hunt sabotage turns out to be far more than it seems. Unnerving tale read by Eugene O'Hare.
The aspiring private eye becomes attracted to a teacher who has mislaid his wife. Stars Rosemary Martin and Barbara Atkinson.
