The dear ladies attempt to cheer up their injured housekeeper Maude. Stars Dr Evadne Hinge and Dame Hilda Bracket. From May 1977. Show more
Miss Black throws a fancy dinner for Radio 3's Sean Rafferty, and cleaner Sally is on hand. Stars Stella McCusker. From August 2002. Show more
Barricaded in the Time Lord's cottage, Mike Yates hears more about the reanimating bugs. Stars Tom Baker and Richard Franklin. Show more
Frances Fyfield examines the sketch book that Ludwig van Beethoven used when writing his sixth symphony. From May 2004.
A visiting choir sets hearts aflutter amongst the ladies of the town of Wadenbrook. Shelia Hancock narrates. From December 2011 Show more
Paul Sinha looks at how music came to be where it is, pondering Dolly Parton’s popularity along the way. From 2014. Show more
Pa Glum mediates between Ron and Eth - who gets which presents? Stars Jimmy Edwards and June Whitfield. From December 1953.
A Red Sea safari, and what babies discuss when mum is away. Sketches and songs with John Cleese and Bill Oddie. From May 1966. Show more
Gyles Brandreth hosts the scandals quiz with Anthony Holden, Lucy Moore, John O'Farrell and Dan Tetsell. From November 2005. Show more
Their landlord is after the rent, but skint Mel Hudson and Vicki Pepperdine are not sure how to pay. From March 2000. Show more
A haunting tale of secret passion set in a remote Welsh valley in the 1950s. Stars Philip Madoc, Alan Moore and Manon Edwards. Show more
Captain Jack Aubrey has captured the Minnie, and Dr Stephen Maturin is about to go on board. Read by Benedict Cumberbatch.
The heroes of the 1880 Seaham Colliery explosion in Durham. Based on real-life events. Stars Paul Copley and Nigel Anthony.
Pa Glum mediates between Ron and Eth - who gets which presents? Stars Jimmy Edwards and June Whitfield. From December 1953.
A Red Sea safari, and what babies discuss when mum is away. Sketches and songs with John Cleese and Bill Oddie. From May 1966. Show more
Barricaded in the Time Lord's cottage, Mike Yates hears more about the reanimating bugs. Stars Tom Baker and Richard Franklin. Show more
Frances Fyfield examines the sketch book that Ludwig van Beethoven used when writing his sixth symphony. From May 2004.
Sue Townsend - Adrian Mole: The Cappuccino Years
Episode 3: Some Problems of Modern Life
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Adrian struggles with his electronic organiser, forgets his telephone banking password and has his car towed away. Read by Nigel Planer. Show more
Amanda Vickery - A History of Private Life
Episode 3: The State in Miniature
15 minutes
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The home as a microcosm of social order. Historian Amanda Vickery reveals the hidden history of the home over 400 years.
The derelict house mystery deepens when manservant Trottle finds people inside. But why are they there? Stars Marcia Warren.
A colonial war in Kenya is dubiously assisted by Idi Amin. But Brian is injured by a Christmas biscuit tin. Read by David Troughton. Show more
A haunting tale of secret passion set in a remote Welsh valley in the 1950s. Stars Philip Madoc, Alan Moore and Manon Edwards. Show more
The 4 O'Clock Show
Graham Fellows, digging for dinosaurs and Keep It in the Family
1 hour
on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Mel Giedroyc introduces a dig for dinosaurs, the Inheritance Tracks of comedian Graham Fellows and the next episode of Diana Wynne Jones's story Howl's Moving Castle.
Desperate for money, Pierce Egan tries to get Tom, Bob and Jerry's adventures onto the stage. Stars Greg Wise. From May 2006. Show more
A visiting choir sets hearts aflutter amongst the ladies of the town of Wadenbrook. Shelia Hancock narrates. From December 2011 Show more
Gyles Brandreth hosts the scandals quiz with Anthony Holden, Lucy Moore, John O'Farrell and Dan Tetsell. From November 2005. Show more
Writers Alice Jolly, Kris Kenway and Duncan Fallowell reveal all on matters undisclosed to Matthew Parris. From August 2003. Show more
Pa Glum mediates between Ron and Eth - who gets which presents? Stars Jimmy Edwards and June Whitfield. From December 1953.
A Red Sea safari, and what babies discuss when mum is away. Sketches and songs with John Cleese and Bill Oddie. From May 1966. Show more
Barricaded in the Time Lord's cottage, Mike Yates hears more about the reanimating bugs. Stars Tom Baker and Richard Franklin. Show more
Frances Fyfield examines the sketch book that Ludwig van Beethoven used when writing his sixth symphony. From May 2004.
Almost everyone says 17-year-old Adnan is a good kid, helpful at the mosque, respectful to his elders. But people from his past called Sarah with tales of a different kind of boy.
Leslie Forbes meets Don McCullin, who moved from war photography to fighting battles for the Somerset countryside.
Paul Sinha looks at how music came to be where it is, pondering Dolly Parton’s popularity along the way. From 2014. Show more
The hapless DJ's precarious broadcast pilot at Queen Elizabeth Hospital radio station. With Justin Moorhouse. From January 2009.
An evil genius and superspy who's a John Candy fan and the truth behind laser eye surgery. Stars Robert Webb. From January 2004. Show more
How England's most mediocre cricketer, Dave Podmore, was elected MP in a marginal seat. Stars Christopher Douglas. From May 2010. Show more
Sue Townsend - Adrian Mole: The Cappuccino Years
Episode 3: Some Problems of Modern Life
15 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 ExtraAdrian struggles with his electronic organiser, forgets his telephone banking password and has his car towed away. Read by Nigel Planer. Show more
Amanda Vickery - A History of Private Life
Episode 3: The State in Miniature
15 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 ExtraThe home as a microcosm of social order. Historian Amanda Vickery reveals the hidden history of the home over 400 years.
The derelict house mystery deepens when manservant Trottle finds people inside. But why are they there? Stars Marcia Warren.
A colonial war in Kenya is dubiously assisted by Idi Amin. But Brian is injured by a Christmas biscuit tin. Read by David Troughton. Show more
Gyles Brandreth hosts the scandals quiz with Anthony Holden, Lucy Moore, John O'Farrell and Dan Tetsell. From November 2005. Show more
Writers Alice Jolly, Kris Kenway and Duncan Fallowell reveal all on matters undisclosed to Matthew Parris. From August 2003. Show more
Barricaded in the Time Lord's cottage, Mike Yates hears more about the reanimating bugs. Stars Tom Baker and Richard Franklin. Show more
Frances Fyfield examines the sketch book that Ludwig van Beethoven used when writing his sixth symphony. From May 2004.
A haunting tale of secret passion set in a remote Welsh valley in the 1950s. Stars Philip Madoc, Alan Moore and Manon Edwards. Show more
Captain Jack Aubrey has captured the Minnie, and Dr Stephen Maturin is about to go on board. Read by Benedict Cumberbatch.
The heroes of the 1880 Seaham Colliery explosion in Durham. Based on real-life events. Stars Paul Copley and Nigel Anthony.
