Sandy Chalmers remembers the venerable BBC institution, including The Big Pond, Smokey: A Dragon's Tale and Toytown: A Sea Voyage. Show more
The suave detective's on the trail of a missing school girl in Bavaria. Francis Durbridge's thriller with Peter Coke. From 1959. Show more
Jack Dee's humorous look at the history of the back-garden swimming pool and how pool desires can end in disaster. From 1999. Show more
A Cinderella update and 'Changing Tombs'. Stars Robert Duncan and Jan Ravens at the Edinburgh Fringe. From October 1998. Show more
Nicholas Parsons challenges Gyles Brandreth, Stephen Mangan, Tony Hawks and newbie Kerry Godliman to talk for 60 seconds without hesitation, repetition or deviation. Show more
The showbusiness survivor shares a touching tale of unexpected romance. Written and read by Peter Jones. From September 1993. Show more
Devious Pertwee's plan to help a travelling fair is sunk when Troutbridge must put to sea. Stars Jon Pertwee. From April 1959. Show more
Angus Deayton lets Tim Key, Micky Flanagan, Bridget Christie and Nick Hancock devise the panel show's rounds. From March 2011. Show more
Feuding Will and Annabelle tell their marriage counsellor about a disastrous dinner party. Stars Will Smith. From January 2012. Show more
A young giant faces laughable insanity due to paternal ignorance, old crones and syphilitic professors. Stars David Troughton. Show more
By Nick Walker. There is plenty of time to think during the long journey to Mars. And the new colony will need governance. Read by Peter Capaldi. Show more
Loose Ends
Ross Noble, Alan Johnson, Sarah Solemani, Jón Gnarr, Arthur Smith, Gregory Porter, Bunty
45 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Clive Anderson is joined by Ross Noble, Alan Johnson, Jón Gnarr, Sarah Solemani and Arthur Smith for conversation, music and comedy. With music from Gregory Porter and Bunty. Show more
The showbusiness survivor shares a touching tale of unexpected romance. Written and read by Peter Jones. From September 1993. Show more
Devious Pertwee's plan to help a travelling fair is sunk when Troutbridge must put to sea. Stars Jon Pertwee. From April 1959. Show more
The suave detective's on the trail of a missing school girl in Bavaria. Francis Durbridge's thriller with Peter Coke. From 1959. Show more
Jack Dee's humorous look at the history of the back-garden swimming pool and how pool desires can end in disaster. From 1999. Show more
4 Extra Debut. Arriving at Jamaica Inn, Mary is troubled by the reputation of her new home in Cornwall. Dark gothic tale read by Tamsin Greig. Show more
Investigative journalist Tom Mangold tries to uncover the truth behind this world-famous mystery. What was the story's genesis and why does it persist? Show more
4 Extra Debut. It's 1664, and Sam's thoughts turn towards the ladies in his life while his wife gets attention from Sam's uncle Wight. Stars Kris Marshall, Katherine Jakeways. Show more
Anna is discomfited by Katri's unusual honesty. But what game is Katri playing? Read by Indira Varma. Show more
A young giant faces laughable insanity due to paternal ignorance, old crones and syphilitic professors. Stars David Troughton. Show more
Mel Giedroyc goes splash in a tiny boat, Dick and Dom get dangerous in a listener's kitchen, and there is the first episode of The Wind in the Willows.
The comeback duo's singer mounts his own campaign to be awarded an MBE. Stars Roy Hudd and June Whitfield. From October 1999. Show more
A Cinderella update and 'Changing Tombs'. Stars Robert Duncan and Jan Ravens at the Edinburgh Fringe. From October 1998. Show more
Angus Deayton lets Tim Key, Micky Flanagan, Bridget Christie and Nick Hancock devise the panel show's rounds. From March 2011. Show more
A Good Read
Ken Livingstone and Polly Toynbee
30 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 ExtraAvailable for over a year
4 Extra Debut. Tom Sutcliffe, Ken Livingstone and Polly Toynbee discuss Don de Lillo, Arthur C Clarke and Alexandre Dumas. From June 1998. Show more
The showbusiness survivor shares a touching tale of unexpected romance. Written and read by Peter Jones. From September 1993. Show more
Devious Pertwee's plan to help a travelling fair is sunk when Troutbridge must put to sea. Stars Jon Pertwee. From April 1959. Show more
The suave detective's on the trail of a missing school girl in Bavaria. Francis Durbridge's thriller with Peter Coke. From 1959. Show more
Jack Dee's humorous look at the history of the back-garden swimming pool and how pool desires can end in disaster. From 1999. Show more
By Nick Walker. There is plenty of time to think during the long journey to Mars. And the new colony will need governance. Read by Peter Capaldi. Show more
Loose Ends
Ross Noble, Alan Johnson, Sarah Solemani, Jón Gnarr, Arthur Smith, Gregory Porter, Bunty
45 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 ExtraClive Anderson is joined by Ross Noble, Alan Johnson, Jón Gnarr, Sarah Solemani and Arthur Smith for conversation, music and comedy. With music from Gregory Porter and Bunty. Show more
Nicholas Parsons challenges Gyles Brandreth, Stephen Mangan, Tony Hawks and newbie Kerry Godliman to talk for 60 seconds without hesitation, repetition or deviation. Show more
Feuding Will and Annabelle tell their marriage counsellor about a disastrous dinner party. Stars Will Smith. From January 2012. Show more
Satan resolves Edith's murder, while she is astonished by humans descended from angels. Stars Andy Hamilton. From November 2007. Show more
A complaint about a wonky pram turns serious. Cerebral sketch show with Neil Edmond and Justin Edwards. From November 2003. Show more
4 Extra Debut. Arriving at Jamaica Inn, Mary is troubled by the reputation of her new home in Cornwall. Dark gothic tale read by Tamsin Greig. Show more
Investigative journalist Tom Mangold tries to uncover the truth behind this world-famous mystery. What was the story's genesis and why does it persist? Show more
4 Extra Debut. It's 1664, and Sam's thoughts turn towards the ladies in his life while his wife gets attention from Sam's uncle Wight. Stars Kris Marshall, Katherine Jakeways. Show more
Anna is discomfited by Katri's unusual honesty. But what game is Katri playing? Read by Indira Varma. Show more
Angus Deayton lets Tim Key, Micky Flanagan, Bridget Christie and Nick Hancock devise the panel show's rounds. From March 2011. Show more
A Good Read
Ken Livingstone and Polly Toynbee
30 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 ExtraAvailable for over a year
4 Extra Debut. Tom Sutcliffe, Ken Livingstone and Polly Toynbee discuss Don de Lillo, Arthur C Clarke and Alexandre Dumas. From June 1998. Show more
The suave detective's on the trail of a missing school girl in Bavaria. Francis Durbridge's thriller with Peter Coke. From 1959. Show more
Jack Dee's humorous look at the history of the back-garden swimming pool and how pool desires can end in disaster. From 1999. Show more
A young giant faces laughable insanity due to paternal ignorance, old crones and syphilitic professors. Stars David Troughton. Show more
By Nick Walker. There is plenty of time to think during the long journey to Mars. And the new colony will need governance. Read by Peter Capaldi. Show more
Loose Ends
Ross Noble, Alan Johnson, Sarah Solemani, Jón Gnarr, Arthur Smith, Gregory Porter, Bunty
45 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 ExtraClive Anderson is joined by Ross Noble, Alan Johnson, Jón Gnarr, Sarah Solemani and Arthur Smith for conversation, music and comedy. With music from Gregory Porter and Bunty. Show more
