A Gallic visitor allows Hilda to rehearse her language skills. Stars Dr Evadne Hinge and Dame Hilda Bracket. From May 1977. Show more
It's the office party and Jones thinks all his Christmases have come at once. Stars Michael Williams. From December 1999. Show more
Donning spacesuits, Kremmen and Carla tread boldly to investigate the mysterious thing. Kenny Everett's 1970s sci-fi serial starring the world's most fabulous starship captain.
In his next alien insect encounter, the Time Lord travels back to medieval England. Stars Tom Baker and Richard Franklin. Show more
Susannah Clapp visits Naples to meet the craftsmen who have been making miniature model holy stables for centuries. From December 2004. Show more
A storm is gathering in the town, and Esther has a big question for Ken and Keith. Sheila Hancock narrates. From December 2011. Show more
Paul Sinha investigates how the telephone came into being with a tale of electro-shock therapy and an exploding boat. From 2014. Show more
Popular double act Jimmy Jewel and Ben Warriss settle into a new flat over a disused fire station. With Jon Pertwee. From November 1948. Show more
Spike Milligan's one-off festive show before a student audience at the Greenwich Royal Naval College. With John Bird. From December 1965. Show more
Crime writers PD James and HRF Keating probe death at Christmas dinner. Simon Brett hosts the murder quiz. From December 1997. Show more
Being a 'breatharian' sparks disaster for host Mel. Sketches and songs with Mel Hudson and Vicki Pepperdine. From April 2000. Show more
Countess Gruddanuff and Fairy Blackstick make plans for the four royal young lovers. Stars Prunella Scales and Maureen Lipman.
4 Extra Debut. Niko Pirosmani was one of Georgia's greatest artists, but was it his art that killed him? Read by Allan Corduner. Show more
When a fox meets the Messiah at the Nativity, he offers up his cunning. Magical story starring Wendy Hiller and Alec McCowen.
Popular double act Jimmy Jewel and Ben Warriss settle into a new flat over a disused fire station. With Jon Pertwee. From November 1948. Show more
Spike Milligan's one-off festive show before a student audience at the Greenwich Royal Naval College. With John Bird. From December 1965. Show more
In his next alien insect encounter, the Time Lord travels back to medieval England. Stars Tom Baker and Richard Franklin. Show more
Susannah Clapp visits Naples to meet the craftsmen who have been making miniature model holy stables for centuries. From December 2004. Show more
Adrian reveals all about his fascinating way of life, including socks, soaps, kissing and parents. Read by Nicholas Barnes.
Exploring life at home in the past, historian Amanda reveals housewives were once expected to concoct cure-all medicines. Show more
There is a major fallout when Vera's theories over Irene's relations spark family uproar. Stars Anne Reid and Prunella Scales.
From Myra to Bari, Jeremy Seal tracks the 11th-century European battles for the bones of Saint Nicholas. Read by Alan Cox.
Countess Gruddanuff and Fairy Blackstick make plans for the four royal young lovers. Stars Prunella Scales and Maureen Lipman.
Mel Giedroyc presents her Bake Off chum Mary Berry's Inheritance Tracks, and Sanjeev Singh Kohli finds out how to create panto magic!
Some years on, Pierce Egan must adapt the city adventures of Tom, Bob and Jerry to new rules. Stars Greg Wise. From June 2006. Show more
A storm is gathering in the town, and Esther has a big question for Ken and Keith. Sheila Hancock narrates. From December 2011. Show more
Inside the strange vessel, Kremmen and Carla embark on a mystery trip with Dr Gitfinger. Kenny Everett's 1970s sci-fi serial starring the world's most fabulous starship captain.
Crime writers PD James and HRF Keating probe death at Christmas dinner. Simon Brett hosts the murder quiz. From December 1997. Show more
Cricketer Ed Smith, his father Jonathan Smith and novelist Sarah Harrison get all nostalgic with Matthew Parris. From August 2003. Show more
Popular double act Jimmy Jewel and Ben Warriss settle into a new flat over a disused fire station. With Jon Pertwee. From November 1948. Show more
Spike Milligan's one-off festive show before a student audience at the Greenwich Royal Naval College. With John Bird. From December 1965. Show more
In his next alien insect encounter, the Time Lord travels back to medieval England. Stars Tom Baker and Richard Franklin. Show more
Susannah Clapp visits Naples to meet the craftsmen who have been making miniature model holy stables for centuries. From December 2004. Show more
4 Extra Debut. Niko Pirosmani was one of Georgia's greatest artists, but was it his art that killed him? Read by Allan Corduner. Show more
When a fox meets the Messiah at the Nativity, he offers up his cunning. Magical story starring Wendy Hiller and Alec McCowen.
Paul Sinha investigates how the telephone came into being with a tale of electro-shock therapy and an exploding boat. From 2014. Show more
The saintly Hope Fraser arrives in Hell, throwing Satan into confusion. Devilish comedy stars Andy Hamilton. From December 2002. Show more
The Shuttleworths
Christmas Eve With the Shuttleworths
15 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 ExtraAvailable for 10 months
Sheffield singer John Shuttleworth's plans for a festive family gathering go awry. Starring Graham Fellows. From 1993. Show more
Yuletide Stress Syndrome? Santa's strike! With John Tweedledum and Jim Tweedledee. Stars Jack Dee and Peter Capaldi. From 2009. Show more
Simon Bligh hosts a Christmas flavoured stand-up comedy show, with Luke Ponte, Mitch Benn and Ian Moore. From December 2001. Show more
Adrian reveals all about his fascinating way of life, including socks, soaps, kissing and parents. Read by Nicholas Barnes.
Exploring life at home in the past, historian Amanda reveals housewives were once expected to concoct cure-all medicines. Show more
There is a major fallout when Vera's theories over Irene's relations spark family uproar. Stars Anne Reid and Prunella Scales.
From Myra to Bari, Jeremy Seal tracks the 11th-century European battles for the bones of Saint Nicholas. Read by Alan Cox.
Crime writers PD James and HRF Keating probe death at Christmas dinner. Simon Brett hosts the murder quiz. From December 1997. Show more
Cricketer Ed Smith, his father Jonathan Smith and novelist Sarah Harrison get all nostalgic with Matthew Parris. From August 2003. Show more
In his next alien insect encounter, the Time Lord travels back to medieval England. Stars Tom Baker and Richard Franklin. Show more
Susannah Clapp visits Naples to meet the craftsmen who have been making miniature model holy stables for centuries. From December 2004. Show more
Countess Gruddanuff and Fairy Blackstick make plans for the four royal young lovers. Stars Prunella Scales and Maureen Lipman.
4 Extra Debut. Niko Pirosmani was one of Georgia's greatest artists, but was it his art that killed him? Read by Allan Corduner. Show more
When a fox meets the Messiah at the Nativity, he offers up his cunning. Magical story starring Wendy Hiller and Alec McCowen.
