4 Extra Debut. Who is shattering plaster busts of Napoleon? The Baker Street sleuth is soon on the trail of a murder. Read by Nigel Stock. Show more
After problems assembling his model three-masted schooner, Arthur goes in search of a free gift. Stars Steve Delaney. From January 2011. Show more
1606 - a year after the Gunpowder Plot failed, Ann Vaux, the cousin of a conspirator faces questioning. Stars Carolyn Pickles.
The author and creator of Adrian Mole inherits Billie Holliday's version of 'All of Me' and passes on Ben E King's 'Stand By Me'.
Nature writer and conservationist Roger Deakin looks at moths with a group of Essex insect enthusiasts. Read by Sean Baker.
The script doctor will see you now. After a writer's course, Ed turns expert. Stars Christopher Douglas. From January 2011. Show more
Joe and Fred's attempt to teach their wives a lesson backfires. Stars Jack Warner and Kathleen Harrison. From September 1957. Show more
Blast off into space the bona way! Starring Kenneth Williams, Hugh Paddick and Joan Sims. From June 1969. Show more
Is it the final curtain for the children of the Blue Doors Theatre Company? Stars Philip Anthony and Caroline Harker.
Marcus and Esca have retrieved the legion's Eagle, denying their enemies a symbol of defiance. Rosemary Sutcliffe's adventure concludes. Stars Tom Smith and Tony Kearney.
4 Extra Debut. From Judy Collins to Puccini, barrister Helena Kennedy shares her castaway choices with Sue Lawley. From January 1998.
A writer wants to tell a story about a private detective in California, but will his characters let him? Read by Colin Stinton. Show more
Songs of the Kaiser's war, popular with troops on the Western Front. Made by Charles Chilton for the BBC Home Service in 1961. Show more
1606 - a year after the Gunpowder Plot failed, Ann Vaux, the cousin of a conspirator faces questioning. Stars Carolyn Pickles.
The author and creator of Adrian Mole inherits Billie Holliday's version of 'All of Me' and passes on Ben E King's 'Stand By Me'.
Nature writer and conservationist Roger Deakin looks at moths with a group of Essex insect enthusiasts. Read by Sean Baker.
Written in 1934 but set two years before the Great War. A retired GP reflects on the end of an era. Stars Joan Plowright. Show more
A writer wants to tell a story about a private detective in California, but will his characters let him? Read by Colin Stinton. Show more
Blast off into space the bona way! Starring Kenneth Williams, Hugh Paddick and Joan Sims. From June 1969. Show more
Mel's Mix: The Best of The 4 O'Clock Show
Lauren Child, Neil Gaiman and Loch Lomond
1 hour on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Mel Giedroyc picks the best of this week's shows including Neil Gaiman, who chooses two of his favourite books for younger readers, and Lauren Child goes back to school.
Is it the final curtain for the children of the Blue Doors Theatre Company? Stars Philip Anthony and Caroline Harker.
Marcus and Esca have retrieved the legion's Eagle, denying their enemies a symbol of defiance. Rosemary Sutcliffe's adventure concludes. Stars Tom Smith and Tony Kearney.
A lone survivor on Mars has waited a lifetime for rescue. On his 80th birthday, the phone rings. Starring Kerry Shale. Show more
Robert Holmes - Aliens in the Mind
Episode 1: 1. Island Genesis
30 minutes on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Available for years
The death of a man on the remote Scottish island of Luig sparks a sinister discovery. Stars Peter Cushing and Vincent Price. Show more
Songs of the Kaiser's war, popular with troops on the Western Front. Made by Charles Chilton for the BBC Home Service in 1961. Show more
Joe and Fred's attempt to teach their wives a lesson backfires. Stars Jack Warner and Kathleen Harrison. From September 1957. Show more
Blast off into space the bona way! Starring Kenneth Williams, Hugh Paddick and Joan Sims. From June 1969. Show more
4 Extra Debut. From Judy Collins to Puccini, barrister Helena Kennedy shares her castaway choices with Sue Lawley. From January 1998.
A writer wants to tell a story about a private detective in California, but will his characters let him? Read by Colin Stinton. Show more
The script doctor will see you now. After a writer's course, Ed turns expert. Stars Christopher Douglas. From January 2011. Show more
Romantic Brian is plotting to surprise the social worker on holiday. Stars Sally Phillips and Gemma Craven. From November 2005. Show more
The best in contemporary comedy. Tonight, Arthur Smith chats to Sam Simmons.
With the museum stuck in the past, modernising deputy curator Rod wants to make it sexy. Stars Geoffrey Palmer. From June 2008. Show more
Sean Foley and Hamish McColl board Boris' Disco Ship to convert offshore ravers into fresh, young listeners. From June 2000. Show more
A lone survivor on Mars has waited a lifetime for rescue. On his 80th birthday, the phone rings. Starring Kerry Shale. Show more
Robert Holmes - Aliens in the Mind
Episode 1: 1. Island Genesis
30 minutes on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Available for years
The death of a man on the remote Scottish island of Luig sparks a sinister discovery. Stars Peter Cushing and Vincent Price. Show more
4 Extra Debut. From Judy Collins to Puccini, barrister Helena Kennedy shares her castaway choices with Sue Lawley. From January 1998.
A writer wants to tell a story about a private detective in California, but will his characters let him? Read by Colin Stinton. Show more
Joe and Fred's attempt to teach their wives a lesson backfires. Stars Jack Warner and Kathleen Harrison. From September 1957. Show more
Blast off into space the bona way! Starring Kenneth Williams, Hugh Paddick and Joan Sims. From June 1969. Show more
The script doctor will see you now. After a writer's course, Ed turns expert. Stars Christopher Douglas. From January 2011. Show more
Written in 1934 but set two years before the Great War. A retired GP reflects on the end of an era. Stars Joan Plowright. Show more