Sandy Chalmers remembers the famous BBC institution, including Storytime: The Nightingale and Toytown: Dreadful Doings in Ark Street. Show more
Nurse Amy arrives to care for the nervy Mrs Leidner. Angst and archaeology in Agatha Christie's whodunit with Dorothy Tutin. Show more
Douglas Adams's 1999 look at the evolution of the internet. With instantly accessible information, can we trust what we read?
The lifestyle show turns its attention to stress and honesty. Stars Robert Duncan and Jan Ravens. From October 1998. Show more
Nicholas Parsons hosts the popular panel game. Jonathan Ross, Liza Tarbuck, Alun Cochrane and Paul Merton try to talk for 60 seconds without hesitation, repetition or deviation. Show more
The showbiz veteran relates a calamitous tale of a double act gone wrong. Written and read by Peter Jones. From September 1993. Show more
HMS Troutbridge runs aground on a naval exercise, landing Phillips in hot water. Stars Leslie Phillips. From May 1959. Show more
Gyles Brandreth chairs the scandals quiz with Anthony Holden, Stella Duffy, Jenny Colgan and Rosie Millard. From October 2003. Show more
Will reluctantly joins Annabelle at a music festival with her annoying friend Heather. With Morwenna Banks. From February 2012. Show more
Film-maker Terence Davies directs a groundbreaking chronicle of the lives of a group of school friends. Stars Jane Lapotaire. Show more
A packet of pasta from the supermarket shelf reawakens a father's loss. Read by Ewan Bailey. Show more
Loose Ends
Charles Spencer, Olivia Williams, Dave Gorman, Nikki Bedi, Robert Glenister, Jah Wobble
45 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Clive Anderson is with Robert Glenister, Charles Spencer, Olivia Williams, Nikki Bedi and Dave Gorman for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. Music from Jah Wobble. Show more
The showbiz veteran relates a calamitous tale of a double act gone wrong. Written and read by Peter Jones. From September 1993. Show more
HMS Troutbridge runs aground on a naval exercise, landing Phillips in hot water. Stars Leslie Phillips. From May 1959. Show more
Nurse Amy arrives to care for the nervy Mrs Leidner. Angst and archaeology in Agatha Christie's whodunit with Dorothy Tutin. Show more
Douglas Adams's 1999 look at the evolution of the internet. With instantly accessible information, can we trust what we read?
By Sarah Hall. A husband is shocked out of his complacency when his wife undergoes a remarkable transformation. Andrea Riseborough reads 2013's prize-winning tale. Show more
Rumours that 1666 might prove to be an unlucky year are of no concern to Samuel Pepys. He is far more interested in his new friend, Mrs Knipp. With Kris Marshall. Show more
4 Extra Debut. Tracy Borman explores the women who influenced Elizabeth I, beginning with her mother Anne Boleyn's life and death. Read by Emma Fielding. Show more
Film-maker Terence Davies directs a groundbreaking chronicle of the lives of a group of school friends. Stars Jane Lapotaire. Show more
The 4 O'Clock Show
Midnight feasts, Coronation Street and striped pyjamas
1 hour
on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Mel Giedroyc gorges on some of the fabulous food featured in classic children's literature, and we hear the first part of this week's story The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas.
Tommy has big celebration plans for Sheila, but Lewis gets involved. Stars Roy Hudd and June Whitfield. From October 1999. Show more
The lifestyle show turns its attention to stress and honesty. Stars Robert Duncan and Jan Ravens. From October 1998. Show more
Gyles Brandreth chairs the scandals quiz with Anthony Holden, Stella Duffy, Jenny Colgan and Rosie Millard. From October 2003. Show more
A Good Read
Penelope Fitzgerald and William Sieghart
30 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 ExtraAvailable for over a year
4 Extra Debut. Tom Sutcliffe, Penelope Fitzgerald and William Sieghart discuss Sarah Orne Jewett, Alan Isler and Jane Austen. From July 1998.
The showbiz veteran relates a calamitous tale of a double act gone wrong. Written and read by Peter Jones. From September 1993. Show more
HMS Troutbridge runs aground on a naval exercise, landing Phillips in hot water. Stars Leslie Phillips. From May 1959. Show more
Nurse Amy arrives to care for the nervy Mrs Leidner. Angst and archaeology in Agatha Christie's whodunit with Dorothy Tutin. Show more
Douglas Adams's 1999 look at the evolution of the internet. With instantly accessible information, can we trust what we read?
A packet of pasta from the supermarket shelf reawakens a father's loss. Read by Ewan Bailey. Show more
Loose Ends
Charles Spencer, Olivia Williams, Dave Gorman, Nikki Bedi, Robert Glenister, Jah Wobble
45 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 ExtraClive Anderson is with Robert Glenister, Charles Spencer, Olivia Williams, Nikki Bedi and Dave Gorman for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. Music from Jah Wobble. Show more
Nicholas Parsons hosts the popular panel game. Jonathan Ross, Liza Tarbuck, Alun Cochrane and Paul Merton try to talk for 60 seconds without hesitation, repetition or deviation. Show more
Will reluctantly joins Annabelle at a music festival with her annoying friend Heather. With Morwenna Banks. From February 2012. Show more
Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis are joined by special guest Elis James for a comic romp through the week's news. With Mitch Benn and Laura Shavin. Show more
From 10.00pm until midnight, seven nights a week, the Comedy Club offers two hours of comedy. Tom Wrigglesworth chats to The Axis of Awesome.
Taking register at stunt school and Tarzan learns the alphabet. Sketch comedy with Neil Edmond. From December 2003. Show more
By Sarah Hall. A husband is shocked out of his complacency when his wife undergoes a remarkable transformation. Andrea Riseborough reads 2013's prize-winning tale. Show more
Rumours that 1666 might prove to be an unlucky year are of no concern to Samuel Pepys. He is far more interested in his new friend, Mrs Knipp. With Kris Marshall. Show more
4 Extra Debut. Tracy Borman explores the women who influenced Elizabeth I, beginning with her mother Anne Boleyn's life and death. Read by Emma Fielding. Show more
Gyles Brandreth chairs the scandals quiz with Anthony Holden, Stella Duffy, Jenny Colgan and Rosie Millard. From October 2003. Show more
A Good Read
Penelope Fitzgerald and William Sieghart
30 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 ExtraAvailable for over a year
4 Extra Debut. Tom Sutcliffe, Penelope Fitzgerald and William Sieghart discuss Sarah Orne Jewett, Alan Isler and Jane Austen. From July 1998.
Nurse Amy arrives to care for the nervy Mrs Leidner. Angst and archaeology in Agatha Christie's whodunit with Dorothy Tutin. Show more
Douglas Adams's 1999 look at the evolution of the internet. With instantly accessible information, can we trust what we read?
Film-maker Terence Davies directs a groundbreaking chronicle of the lives of a group of school friends. Stars Jane Lapotaire. Show more
A packet of pasta from the supermarket shelf reawakens a father's loss. Read by Ewan Bailey. Show more
Loose Ends
Charles Spencer, Olivia Williams, Dave Gorman, Nikki Bedi, Robert Glenister, Jah Wobble
45 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 ExtraClive Anderson is with Robert Glenister, Charles Spencer, Olivia Williams, Nikki Bedi and Dave Gorman for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. Music from Jah Wobble. Show more
