Gerda sets out to find her playmate who's been lured to a faraway ice palace. Stars Diana Rigg, Bill Patterson and Dirk Bogarde. Show more
The thrilling finale finds Mike Yates and the Time Lord in the midst of the deadly swarm. Stars Tom Baker and Richard Franklin. Show more
4 Extra Debut. Comedy actress Mabel Constanduros's irascible character Grandma Buggins taught the nation to cook their rations with a smile. With Lynda Bellingham. From April 2005.
Marcia quits sophisticated London for a doctor's surgery on a remote Northumbrian island. Stars Rebecca Front. From June 1997. Show more
A return visit to the Marlowe Theatre in Canterbury for regulars Barry Cryer and Graeme Garden, with Susan Calman and Tony Hawks on the panel and Jack Dee in the chair. Show more
Can Kate and George agree on a holiday destination? Stars Richard Briers and Prunella Scales. From July 1965. Show more
While lecturing in Norwich, Lionel stays with an old girlfriend. But Jean turns up unexpectedly. Stars Geoffrey Palmer and Judi Dench. From April 1997. Show more
James Walton's quiz on literary correctness with John Walsh, Sebastian Faulks, Philip Kerr and Sue Limb. From October 2010. Show more
Ed Byrne hosts as Britain’s Hal Cruttenden and Justin Moorhouse take on Henning When and Sofie Hagen from overseas. From 2014. Show more
Cornish parson's daughter Elfride becomes the object of affection for two very different men. Stars Janet Maw and Sean Arnold.
The best-selling author and producer discuss The Sandman, Hitchhikers and Good Omens. From 2014. Show more
Loose Ends
Clive Anderson celebrates a year of star names and stunning music from the Loose Ends studio
45 minutes on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Clive Anderson celebrates a year of star names and striking music from the Loose Ends studio. Show more
Can Kate and George agree on a holiday destination? Stars Richard Briers and Prunella Scales. From July 1965. Show more
While lecturing in Norwich, Lionel stays with an old girlfriend. But Jean turns up unexpectedly. Stars Geoffrey Palmer and Judi Dench. From April 1997. Show more
The thrilling finale finds Mike Yates and the Time Lord in the midst of the deadly swarm. Stars Tom Baker and Richard Franklin. Show more
4 Extra Debut. Comedy actress Mabel Constanduros's irascible character Grandma Buggins taught the nation to cook their rations with a smile. With Lynda Bellingham. From April 2005.
By John Connolly. Under a full moon, a young woman deals with two tormentors by unexpected means. Read by Michelle Gomez. Show more
Historian Amanda Vickery reveals how tea's arrival in the 18th century meant that everyone, rich or poor, could afford to entertain at home.
An unexpected obstacle sparks a beguiling adventure for diplomat George Darrow. Stars Jodhi May, Sian Thomas and Ben Miles. Show more
Charles Dickens: A Life by Claire Tomalin
1. Childhood
14 minutes on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Available for 7 months
The acclaimed biography explores Dickens's troubled childhood when his father’s fortunes took a turn. Read by Penelope Wilton. Show more
Cornish parson's daughter Elfride becomes the object of affection for two very different men. Stars Janet Maw and Sean Arnold.
Mel Giedroyc gets down with some funky chickens in our Life Through a Lens series, and we revisit the Commonwealth-inspired story My Bonnie Lies Over the Ocean, by Theresa Breslin.
Can a tribe of African pygmies be persuaded to endorse Tommy and Sheila's CD? Stars Roy Hudd and June Whitfield. From May 2001. Show more
Marcia quits sophisticated London for a doctor's surgery on a remote Northumbrian island. Stars Rebecca Front. From June 1997. Show more
Kremmen, Carla and Gitfinger must find a way to escape from the planet of the Thargoids. Kenny Everett's 1970s sci-fi serial starring the world's most fabulous starship captain. Show more
James Walton's quiz on literary correctness with John Walsh, Sebastian Faulks, Philip Kerr and Sue Limb. From October 2010. Show more
A Good Read
Marie Helvin and Charles Secrett
30 minutes on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Available for over a year
4 Extra Debut. Marie Helvin and Charles Secrett discuss books by John Steinbeck, Elizabeth Gaskell and Antoine de Saint-Exupery. From December 1998. Show more
Can Kate and George agree on a holiday destination? Stars Richard Briers and Prunella Scales. From July 1965. Show more
While lecturing in Norwich, Lionel stays with an old girlfriend. But Jean turns up unexpectedly. Stars Geoffrey Palmer and Judi Dench. From April 1997. Show more
The thrilling finale finds Mike Yates and the Time Lord in the midst of the deadly swarm. Stars Tom Baker and Richard Franklin. Show more
4 Extra Debut. Comedy actress Mabel Constanduros's irascible character Grandma Buggins taught the nation to cook their rations with a smile. With Lynda Bellingham. From April 2005.
The best-selling author and producer discuss The Sandman, Hitchhikers and Good Omens. From 2014. Show more
Loose Ends
Clive Anderson celebrates a year of star names and stunning music from the Loose Ends studio
45 minutes on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Clive Anderson celebrates a year of star names and striking music from the Loose Ends studio. Show more
A return visit to the Marlowe Theatre in Canterbury for regulars Barry Cryer and Graeme Garden, with Susan Calman and Tony Hawks on the panel and Jack Dee in the chair. Show more
Ed Byrne hosts as Britain’s Hal Cruttenden and Justin Moorhouse take on Henning When and Sofie Hagen from overseas. From 2014. Show more
The classic impression show takes a look at our favourite seasonal shows, like the cosy Christmas specials of Crimewatch and Embarrassing Bodies. Show more
The satirist romps through the newsworthy and the not-so-newsworthy. With Juliet Stevenson and Steve Wright. From April 2008. Show more
By John Connolly. Under a full moon, a young woman deals with two tormentors by unexpected means. Read by Michelle Gomez. Show more
Historian Amanda Vickery reveals how tea's arrival in the 18th century meant that everyone, rich or poor, could afford to entertain at home.
An unexpected obstacle sparks a beguiling adventure for diplomat George Darrow. Stars Jodhi May, Sian Thomas and Ben Miles. Show more
Charles Dickens: A Life by Claire Tomalin
1. Childhood
14 minutes on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Available for 7 months
The acclaimed biography explores Dickens's troubled childhood when his father’s fortunes took a turn. Read by Penelope Wilton. Show more
James Walton's quiz on literary correctness with John Walsh, Sebastian Faulks, Philip Kerr and Sue Limb. From October 2010. Show more
A Good Read
Marie Helvin and Charles Secrett
30 minutes on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Available for over a year
4 Extra Debut. Marie Helvin and Charles Secrett discuss books by John Steinbeck, Elizabeth Gaskell and Antoine de Saint-Exupery. From December 1998. Show more
The thrilling finale finds Mike Yates and the Time Lord in the midst of the deadly swarm. Stars Tom Baker and Richard Franklin. Show more
4 Extra Debut. Comedy actress Mabel Constanduros's irascible character Grandma Buggins taught the nation to cook their rations with a smile. With Lynda Bellingham. From April 2005.
Cornish parson's daughter Elfride becomes the object of affection for two very different men. Stars Janet Maw and Sean Arnold.
The best-selling author and producer discuss The Sandman, Hitchhikers and Good Omens. From 2014. Show more
Loose Ends
Clive Anderson celebrates a year of star names and stunning music from the Loose Ends studio
45 minutes on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Clive Anderson celebrates a year of star names and striking music from the Loose Ends studio. Show more