4 Extra Debut. The known facts about the great detective's nemesis. An extract from HRF Keating's 1979 biography of Holmes. Read by Alan Moore. Show more
Architecture, musicals, FBI agents, and bears on the toilet. Playwright Alan Plater talks about the career moves he never made. Show more
Nature writer and conservationist Roger Deakin's poetic travelogue starts with Suffolk in springtime. Read by Sean Baker.
At last Ed’s got a decent pad, a coffee maker and gainful employment. But for how long? Stars Christopher Douglas. January 2011. Show more
Family chaos reigns when Bobby plays the hero. Popular 50s sitcom with Jack Warner and Kathleen Harrison. From September 1957. Show more
A highway robbery romp, and some ancestry one-upmanship between Kenneth Williams, Hugh Paddick and Joan Sims. From June 1969. Show more
Mrs Potter-Smith aims to bring the curtain down on the Blue Doors' latest show. Stars James Lance and Caroline Harker.
After finding the legion's lost Eagle, Marcus and Esca must risk everything to retake it. Stars Tom Smith and Tony Kearney.
4 Extra Debut. From Beethoven to Ella Fitzgerald, judge Albie Sachs shares his castaway choices with Sue Lawley. From November 2000.
Uncle Silas tells his tale of the womanising shoemaker and the baked potato. Read by David Neal.
From a gym in Minnesota, the American funny man welcomes a University Concert Choir and singing saw master Andy McCormick. From 2011.
Architecture, musicals, FBI agents, and bears on the toilet. Playwright Alan Plater talks about the career moves he never made. Show more
Nature writer and conservationist Roger Deakin's poetic travelogue starts with Suffolk in springtime. Read by Sean Baker.
An upstanding Parliamentary member's past indiscretion dooms his future life. Starring Gerard McDermott and Tracy-Ann Oberman. Show more
Family chaos reigns when Bobby plays the hero. Popular 50s sitcom with Jack Warner and Kathleen Harrison. From September 1957. Show more
A highway robbery romp, and some ancestry one-upmanship between Kenneth Williams, Hugh Paddick and Joan Sims. From June 1969. Show more
Mel's Mix: The Best of The 4 O'Clock Show
Elephants, Chocolate and Marbles
1 hour
on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Mel Giedroyc picks the best of this week's shows including encounters with elephants, the danger of chocolate and a trip to the World Marble Championships.
Mrs Potter-Smith aims to bring the curtain down on the Blue Doors' latest show. Stars James Lance and Caroline Harker.
After finding the legion's lost Eagle, Marcus and Esca must risk everything to retake it. Stars Tom Smith and Tony Kearney.
The Time Lord calls on friends, family and the Monk to help overthrow the Dalek occupation of Earth. Eighth Doctor adventure stars Paul McGann, Sheridan Smith and Graeme Garden. Show more
4 Extra Debut. Corporal Beckmann is ready for death after the war, but is death ready for him? Stars Tracy-Ann Oberman and Fenella Fielding. Show more
Nicholas Parsons reminisces to 'In the Mood' by Glenn Miller and passes on 'Children Will Listen' by Stephen Sondheim.
4 Extra Debut. From Beethoven to Ella Fitzgerald, judge Albie Sachs shares his castaway choices with Sue Lawley. From November 2000.
Uncle Silas tells his tale of the womanising shoemaker and the baked potato. Read by David Neal.
At last Ed’s got a decent pad, a coffee maker and gainful employment. But for how long? Stars Christopher Douglas. January 2011. Show more
The social worker organises a birthday dinner for Brian, but there's a mystery guest. Stars Sally Phillips. From November 2005. Show more
The best in contemporary comedy. Tonight, Arthur Smith chats to Holly Burn.
Made for 4 Extra. The week's stories cobbled together in a scrapbook sketch show. Uninformed, up to the minute, down to the dregs. Presented by Romesh Ranganathan.
The Remains of Foley and McColl
Episode 1: The Real You
30 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 ExtraAvailable for years
Sean Foley and Hamish McColl's producer forces them to get proper jobs. Surreal comedy. From June 2000. Show more
The Time Lord calls on friends, family and the Monk to help overthrow the Dalek occupation of Earth. Eighth Doctor adventure stars Paul McGann, Sheridan Smith and Graeme Garden. Show more
4 Extra Debut. From Beethoven to Ella Fitzgerald, judge Albie Sachs shares his castaway choices with Sue Lawley. From November 2000.
Uncle Silas tells his tale of the womanising shoemaker and the baked potato. Read by David Neal.
Family chaos reigns when Bobby plays the hero. Popular 50s sitcom with Jack Warner and Kathleen Harrison. From September 1957. Show more
A highway robbery romp, and some ancestry one-upmanship between Kenneth Williams, Hugh Paddick and Joan Sims. From June 1969. Show more
At last Ed’s got a decent pad, a coffee maker and gainful employment. But for how long? Stars Christopher Douglas. January 2011. Show more
An upstanding Parliamentary member's past indiscretion dooms his future life. Starring Gerard McDermott and Tracy-Ann Oberman. Show more
