Fifty per cent minimum participation in elections and converting fast food into renewable gas. Mark collates more policies. From 2011. Show more
In an attempt to save money, Pepys makes a new year resolution to cut back on theatre-going and drinking. He fails for a whole year. Kris Marshall returns as the famous diarist.
Jeremy Nicholas finds out what learning the piano means to Paul, a prisoner serving a life sentence for murder. From November 1999.
The two comedians get chatting in the tag-team talk show, where this week's guest is next week's interviewer. From February 2007. Show more
Will a compromising photo put Tommy Handley's political ambitions at risk? With Dorothy Summers. From November 1944. Show more
Kenneth Williams, Hugh Paddick and Joan Sims go beyond Round the Horne, with nude announcer Douglas Smith. From April 1969. Show more
Sandy Chalmers recalls the famous BBC institution, including The Big Pond, The Fishing Bear and Toytown: The Conversion of Mr Growser. Show more
4 Extra Debut. Sue MacGregor reunites key people who created the Millennium Dome, including architects, designers and politicians. From August 2010. Show more
When a special gun is auctioned, one collector is alarmed to end up facing the wrong end of the barrel. Read by Joe Dunlop.
From St Augustine in Florida, the American funny man welcomes the Nashville Bluegrass Band and local vocalist JJ Grey. From 2010.
In an attempt to save money, Pepys makes a new year resolution to cut back on theatre-going and drinking. He fails for a whole year. Kris Marshall returns as the famous diarist.
Jeremy Nicholas finds out what learning the piano means to Paul, a prisoner serving a life sentence for murder. From November 1999.
When a jockey is framed and loses his licence, he is determined to clear his name. Thriller starring Tony Osoba, Robert Lang and Bill Nighy.
Will a compromising photo put Tommy Handley's political ambitions at risk? With Dorothy Summers. From November 1944. Show more
Kenneth Williams, Hugh Paddick and Joan Sims go beyond Round the Horne, with nude announcer Douglas Smith. From April 1969. Show more
Mel's Mix: The Best of The 4 O'Clock Show
Cave Girl, Liverpool and Accents
1 hour
on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Mel's highlights from the past week on the 4 O'Clock Show, including the wonderful whistling language of the Canary Islands and the art of putting on a fireworks display.
Sandy Chalmers recalls the famous BBC institution, including The Big Pond, The Fishing Bear and Toytown: The Conversion of Mr Growser. Show more
A fantastic tale about the heroic adventures of Rhysling, the blind singer of the spaceways. Read by Adam Sims. From July 2007. Show more
With the new society on the attack, Robert Neville refuses to leave his house. Read by Angus McInnes. Show more
From St Augustine in Florida, the American funny man welcomes the Nashville Bluegrass Band and local vocalist JJ Grey. From 2010.
Will a compromising photo put Tommy Handley's political ambitions at risk? With Dorothy Summers. From November 1944. Show more
Kenneth Williams, Hugh Paddick and Joan Sims go beyond Round the Horne, with nude announcer Douglas Smith. From April 1969. Show more
4 Extra Debut. Sue MacGregor reunites key people who created the Millennium Dome, including architects, designers and politicians. From August 2010. Show more
When a special gun is auctioned, one collector is alarmed to end up facing the wrong end of the barrel. Read by Joe Dunlop.
The two comedians get chatting in the tag-team talk show, where this week's guest is next week's interviewer. From February 2007. Show more
Arthur Smith looks back across the biggest arts festival in Europe, with news, reviews and much more from the Fringe and beyond.
Alison O'Kill wants to read Ivor Cutler a poem, while Murray-Orr can't think with the sun in his eyes. From May 1994. Show more
Arthur Smith looks back across the biggest arts festival in Europe, with news, reviews and much more from the Fringe and beyond.
Cycling solo on a tandem, the inept student is Russia-bound, fundraising for donkeys. Stars Marcus Brigstocke. From August 2002.
Arthur Smith looks back across the biggest arts festival in Europe, with news, reviews and much more from the Fringe and beyond.
4 Extra Debut. Journalist Jon Ronson hears Mary's tale of marriage to a man who appeared to be a clever and brave CIA agent. From May 2007. Show more
A fantastic tale about the heroic adventures of Rhysling, the blind singer of the spaceways. Read by Adam Sims. From July 2007. Show more
With the new society on the attack, Robert Neville refuses to leave his house. Read by Angus McInnes. Show more
4 Extra Debut. Sue MacGregor reunites key people who created the Millennium Dome, including architects, designers and politicians. From August 2010. Show more
When a special gun is auctioned, one collector is alarmed to end up facing the wrong end of the barrel. Read by Joe Dunlop.
Will a compromising photo put Tommy Handley's political ambitions at risk? With Dorothy Summers. From November 1944. Show more
Kenneth Williams, Hugh Paddick and Joan Sims go beyond Round the Horne, with nude announcer Douglas Smith. From April 1969. Show more
The two comedians get chatting in the tag-team talk show, where this week's guest is next week's interviewer. From February 2007. Show more
When a jockey is framed and loses his licence, he is determined to clear his name. Thriller starring Tony Osoba, Robert Lang and Bill Nighy.
