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
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The suave detective and his wife are in Paris, when they receive a long distance call. Stars Peter Coke. From January 1959. Show more
4 Extra Debut. Julian Worricker meets the men and women whose challenge is to encapsulate an entire lifetime in a few words. With Anthony Howard and Joan Bakewell. From Feb 2006.
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A Short History of Ireland
Episode 119: The Economic War; Democracy in Peril
15 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 Extra
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In 1961, the Forest of Dean elders remembered the past. But the young people embraced what was new. Read by Robert Glenister.
The case is proving difficult to crack, and for Watson there are tricky matters of the heart to negotiate. Stars Clive Merrison. Show more
On the opening day of the World Cup, Mel Giedroyc hears about the women who played football during World War I. Plus, why is a boatload of lawyers going down the Amazon river?
Anna's evening turns erratic while babysitting for Charlotte. Stars Rosemary Leach, Celia Imrie and Nicola Pagett. From January 1992.
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Victoria Coren Mitchell dares Rufus Hound, Clive Anderson and Fern Britton to commit heresy. From May 2010. Show more
Writer Frank Delaney and biographer Hilary Spurling discuss the painter Henri Matisse. With Humphrey Carpenter. From 2001. Show more
The platoon must pave the way for a convoy, but then the circus turns up. Adapted from TV with Arthur Lowe. From July 1976. Show more
Can Eth finally get her fiance Ron Glum up the aisle? Stars Jimmy Edwards, Dick Bentley and June Whitfield. From April 1955.
The suave detective and his wife are in Paris, when they receive a long distance call. Stars Peter Coke. From January 1959. Show more
4 Extra Debut. Julian Worricker meets the men and women whose challenge is to encapsulate an entire lifetime in a few words. With Anthony Howard and Joan Bakewell. From Feb 2006.
By Andrew Taylor. Will two bungling would-be robbers in a petty art heist have the last laugh after all? Read by James Fleet.
The aspiring private eye learns the bitter truth behind a case of money lending and espionage. Stars Rosemary Martin.
Simon looks at commodities markets in oil. How is it produced? Why is this trade different to others? From June 2014. Show more
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The guides star in a beastly new DVD and Turkish art proves popular. Stars Marcus Brigstocke and Dan Tetsell. From May 2005. Show more
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A Short History of Ireland
Episode 119: The Economic War; Democracy in Peril
15 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 ExtraThe country's rich and turbulent story continues. With Richard Dormer, James Greene and Frances Tomelty.
Anna's quest to find the truth about her mother continues into adulthood and she decides to visit her mother's birthplace, Kaliningrad, to seek answers. Read by Diana Quick. Show more
In 1961, the Forest of Dean elders remembered the past. But the young people embraced what was new. Read by Robert Glenister.
Victoria Coren Mitchell dares Rufus Hound, Clive Anderson and Fern Britton to commit heresy. From May 2010. Show more
Writer Frank Delaney and biographer Hilary Spurling discuss the painter Henri Matisse. With Humphrey Carpenter. From 2001. Show more
The suave detective and his wife are in Paris, when they receive a long distance call. Stars Peter Coke. From January 1959. Show more
4 Extra Debut. Julian Worricker meets the men and women whose challenge is to encapsulate an entire lifetime in a few words. With Anthony Howard and Joan Bakewell. From Feb 2006.
The case is proving difficult to crack, and for Watson there are tricky matters of the heart to negotiate. Stars Clive Merrison. Show more
By Andrew Taylor. Will two bungling would-be robbers in a petty art heist have the last laugh after all? Read by James Fleet.
The aspiring private eye learns the bitter truth behind a case of money lending and espionage. Stars Rosemary Martin.
