William wants to impress Dorinda. Recorded at the Theatre Royal, Winchester, and performed by Martin Jarvis. From December 2012. Show more
Hugh and the Strolling Players meet a strange Pilgrim. But Argos is not so lucky. Acclaimed Elizabethan England children's novel, with Josef Lindsay and Adjoa Andoh. Show more
There is drama for the thespian sleuth, when the new star cannot master the script - and some people want him dead. Stars Bill Nighy. Episode 2 of 4. Show more
Journalist Richard Dowden traces his mysterious ancestor, writer Lafcadio Hearn, who's a household name in Japan. From 1999.
When a new rival appears in town, 18th-century smuggler Tamsyn Trelawny tries to quit. Stars Lucy Speed. From March 2003. Show more
A welcome visit to Bradford's St George's Hall for regulars Tim Brooke-Taylor, Barry Cryer and Graeme Garden plus Andy Hamilton on the panel and Jack Dee in the chair. Show more
The veteran of many parts recalls a slapstick act, and reveals all on showbiz cliches. Stars Peter Jones. From July 1986. Show more
A lost toothbrush sparks angst for the crew of HMS Troutbridge. Stars Leslie Phillips and Jon Pertwee. From February 1969. Show more
Former BBC Royal Correspondent Jennie Bond quizzes a panel about herself. With Sue Perkins and Robin Ince. From August 2006. Show more
Day 40 on the colony, and a pub quiz and a talking yam spell disaster for Brian. With Vicki Pepperdine. From August 2014. Show more
Extraordinary wartime tale of inventor Geoffrey Pyke's battleship - made of ice. Steve Walker's drama stars Tim McInnerney and Dermot Crowley. Show more
Angela does her homework, as her mother hosts a drinks party for some intellectual friends. Read by Emma Fielding.
Loose Ends
Nikki Bedi, Kevin Eldon, Julian Ovenden, Jon Culshaw, Louise Wener, Arthur Smith, Slow Club, Samantha Crain
45 minutes on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Nikki Bedi is joined by Kevin Eldon, Louise Wener, Julian Ovenden, Arthur Smith and Jon Culshaw. With music from Slow Club and Samantha Crain. Show more
The veteran of many parts recalls a slapstick act, and reveals all on showbiz cliches. Stars Peter Jones. From July 1986. Show more
A lost toothbrush sparks angst for the crew of HMS Troutbridge. Stars Leslie Phillips and Jon Pertwee. From February 1969. Show more
There is drama for the thespian sleuth, when the new star cannot master the script - and some people want him dead. Stars Bill Nighy. Episode 2 of 4. Show more
Journalist Richard Dowden traces his mysterious ancestor, writer Lafcadio Hearn, who's a household name in Japan. From 1999.
Across a tense and crowded courtroom, Adela Quested begins her testimony against Dr Aziz. Read by Samuel West.
Sport and the British
Episode 27: Golden Girls
15 minutes on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Available for over a year
Clare Balding explains how the 1960s saw female British athletes beginning to take centre stage on the podium and in the press. Show more
4 Extra Debut. Manners, morals and heavy-duty healthcare, as two au pairs experience parenting. Stars Anna Maxwell Martin. From September 2009. Show more
In 1957 a 19-year-old boy is released from jail. Emma Fielding reads Sadie Jones's novel about transgression and redemption.
Extraordinary wartime tale of inventor Geoffrey Pyke's battleship - made of ice. Steve Walker's drama stars Tim McInnerney and Dermot Crowley. Show more
EastEnders actor Jamie Borthwick joins Mel Giedroyc to read Sally Gardner's award-winning Maggot Moon. Plus, Dick and Dom begin their science series How Dangerous Is Your School?
Broody Faith fancies starting a second family, but does Bill? Stars James Bolam and Lynda Bellingham. From November 1989. Show more
When a new rival appears in town, 18th-century smuggler Tamsyn Trelawny tries to quit. Stars Lucy Speed. From March 2003. Show more
Former BBC Royal Correspondent Jennie Bond quizzes a panel about herself. With Sue Perkins and Robin Ince. From August 2006. Show more
A Good Read
John Bird and Professor Susan Greenfield
30 minutes on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Available for over a year
4 Extra Debut. Tom Sutcliffe, Susan Greenfield and John Bird discuss Gitta Sereny, Jerzy Kosinski and Guiseppe Tomasi di Lampedusa. From January 1998. Show more
The veteran of many parts recalls a slapstick act, and reveals all on showbiz cliches. Stars Peter Jones. From July 1986. Show more
A lost toothbrush sparks angst for the crew of HMS Troutbridge. Stars Leslie Phillips and Jon Pertwee. From February 1969. Show more
There is drama for the thespian sleuth, when the new star cannot master the script - and some people want him dead. Stars Bill Nighy. Episode 2 of 4. Show more
Journalist Richard Dowden traces his mysterious ancestor, writer Lafcadio Hearn, who's a household name in Japan. From 1999.
Angela does her homework, as her mother hosts a drinks party for some intellectual friends. Read by Emma Fielding.
Loose Ends
Nikki Bedi, Kevin Eldon, Julian Ovenden, Jon Culshaw, Louise Wener, Arthur Smith, Slow Club, Samantha Crain
45 minutes on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Nikki Bedi is joined by Kevin Eldon, Louise Wener, Julian Ovenden, Arthur Smith and Jon Culshaw. With music from Slow Club and Samantha Crain. Show more
A welcome visit to Bradford's St George's Hall for regulars Tim Brooke-Taylor, Barry Cryer and Graeme Garden plus Andy Hamilton on the panel and Jack Dee in the chair. Show more
Day 40 on the colony, and a pub quiz and a talking yam spell disaster for Brian. With Vicki Pepperdine. From August 2014. Show more
Satan strikes a bizarre bargain with an eminent historian. Devilish sitcom starring Andy Hamilton and Annette Crosbie. From September 2007. Show more
Dodgy Phil comes up with another scheme to fill the East End boozer with punters. Stars John Thomson. From January 1999. Show more
Across a tense and crowded courtroom, Adela Quested begins her testimony against Dr Aziz. Read by Samuel West.
Sport and the British
Episode 27: Golden Girls
15 minutes on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Available for over a year
Clare Balding explains how the 1960s saw female British athletes beginning to take centre stage on the podium and in the press. Show more
4 Extra Debut. Manners, morals and heavy-duty healthcare, as two au pairs experience parenting. Stars Anna Maxwell Martin. From September 2009. Show more
In 1957 a 19-year-old boy is released from jail. Emma Fielding reads Sadie Jones's novel about transgression and redemption.
Former BBC Royal Correspondent Jennie Bond quizzes a panel about herself. With Sue Perkins and Robin Ince. From August 2006. Show more
A Good Read
John Bird and Professor Susan Greenfield
30 minutes on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Available for over a year
4 Extra Debut. Tom Sutcliffe, Susan Greenfield and John Bird discuss Gitta Sereny, Jerzy Kosinski and Guiseppe Tomasi di Lampedusa. From January 1998. Show more
There is drama for the thespian sleuth, when the new star cannot master the script - and some people want him dead. Stars Bill Nighy. Episode 2 of 4. Show more
Journalist Richard Dowden traces his mysterious ancestor, writer Lafcadio Hearn, who's a household name in Japan. From 1999.
Extraordinary wartime tale of inventor Geoffrey Pyke's battleship - made of ice. Steve Walker's drama stars Tim McInnerney and Dermot Crowley. Show more
Angela does her homework, as her mother hosts a drinks party for some intellectual friends. Read by Emma Fielding.
Loose Ends
Nikki Bedi, Kevin Eldon, Julian Ovenden, Jon Culshaw, Louise Wener, Arthur Smith, Slow Club, Samantha Crain
45 minutes on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Nikki Bedi is joined by Kevin Eldon, Louise Wener, Julian Ovenden, Arthur Smith and Jon Culshaw. With music from Slow Club and Samantha Crain. Show more