Eleanor has plans for nuptials in the family, but the family has other ideas. Stars Prunella Scales. From September 1987. Show more
The Dublin theatrical costumiers have to create a special cloak for Sir Walter Raleigh. With Sylvia Syms. From October 1998. Show more
4 Extra Debut. Extracts from Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's stories of Sherlock Holmes, chosen by Richard Usborne, and read by Carleton Hobbs. From August 1970. Show more
This listing contains language that some may find offensive.
Wendy Robbins revisits the childhood neighbourhoods of influential Britons. Mona Siddiqui, Professor of Islamic Studies at Glasgow University, returns to Huddersfield. Show more
Music journalist Paul Morley explores the rise and mysterious fall of light orchestral music in Britain in the 1950s. From 2011. Show more
Made for 4 Extra. What is deadpan? Comedian Gary Delaney puzzles this with Neil Maskell, writer and comedian Diane Morgan, comedy guru Colin Anderson and novelist Marius Brill. Show more
More and more, 11-year-old Skye is left to look after her little brother Dexter. How will she cope? Stars Sydney Wade. Show more
The Thick of It actress shares her love of 'They All Laughed at Christopher Columbus' and why she will pass on Bach's concerto.
John Mortimer - Rumpole of the Bailey
Episode 1: Rumpole and the Primrose Path
45 minutes on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Recuperating at a nursing home, the barrister exposes some criminal practices. John Mortimer's dramatisation with Timothy West.
A proposed unit for immigrant children raises the temperature more than the school boiler. Stars Peter Davison. From April 1985. Show more
Hugh Dennis, Steve Punt, Robert Newman and David Baddiel face the pernicious evil of shampoo and conditioner. From October 1990. Show more
Music journalist Paul Morley explores the rise and mysterious fall of light orchestral music in Britain in the 1950s. From 2011. Show more
4 Extra Debut. Extracts from Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's stories of Sherlock Holmes, chosen by Richard Usborne, and read by Carleton Hobbs. From August 1970. Show more
This listing contains language that some may find offensive.
The comedy actress and her Thick Of It co-star in the talk tag show where the guest is the next interviewer. From August 2012. Show more
Landing on Mars, the crew start to explore but find their welcome is far from warm. Stars Barry Foster and Nicky Henson. Show more
As the rogues face their biggest threat yet, a familiar face returns. Virtual reality saga by Dawn King. Stars Lloyd Thomas.
Made for 4 Extra. What is deadpan? Comedian Gary Delaney puzzles this with Neil Maskell, writer and comedian Diane Morgan, comedy guru Colin Anderson and novelist Marius Brill. Show more
Could we use more or less faith? Mark Watson's quest to improve the world. With Tim Key and Tom Basden. Broadcast live in 2011. Show more
The funny man throws open his radio drop-in centre for sketches, chat and big, big fibs. With Mark Steel. From May 2005.
The Mark Steel Revolution
The Russian Revolution
30 minutes on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Available for 6 months
The radical comedian re-assesses the historical forces and key players. With Carla Mendonca and Martin Hyder. From 1998. Show more
The cartoonist wades into the world under the sea, and gets intimate with a haddock. Stars Paul McCrink. From March 2003. Show more
Time warnings from Paul Copley and Helen Moon. Sketch show mixing up language and sounds. From October 2007.
Landing on Mars, the crew start to explore but find their welcome is far from warm. Stars Barry Foster and Nicky Henson. Show more
As the rogues face their biggest threat yet, a familiar face returns. Virtual reality saga by Dawn King. Stars Lloyd Thomas.
Music journalist Paul Morley explores the rise and mysterious fall of light orchestral music in Britain in the 1950s. From 2011. Show more
More and more, 11-year-old Skye is left to look after her little brother Dexter. How will she cope? Stars Sydney Wade. Show more
The Thick of It actress shares her love of 'They All Laughed at Christopher Columbus' and why she will pass on Bach's concerto.
John Mortimer - Rumpole of the Bailey
Episode 1: Rumpole and the Primrose Path
45 minutes on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Recuperating at a nursing home, the barrister exposes some criminal practices. John Mortimer's dramatisation with Timothy West.
4 Extra Debut. Extracts from Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's stories of Sherlock Holmes, chosen by Richard Usborne, and read by Carleton Hobbs. From August 1970. Show more
This listing contains language that some may find offensive.