Frank Skinner, with historian Kate Williams and guests John Lloyd and Katy Brand, ponders history’s funniest moments. From 2014. Show more
An unexpected obstacle sparks a beguiling adventure for diplomat George Darrow. Stars Jodhi May, Sian Thomas and Ben Miles. Show more
Actress Jenny Agutter inherits 'The Times They Are a-Changin' by Bob Dylan, and passes on 'If I Fall' by Alice Martineau.
Byron Rogers tells the extraordinary tale of Hitler's nephew William, born in Liverpool. Read by Crawford Logan.
Missing for 6 years, Brian has stories to tell. Erosia's different view of sexual politics. Stars Neil Pearson. From March 2011. Show more
As the friends conclude their Thames adventure, they encounter a tragedy and some nasty weather. Performed by Jeremy Nicholas. Show more
A bona ballet tune, and the criminals' top pop five. Stars Kenneth Williams, Hugh Paddick and Joan Sims. From May 1970. Show more
4 Extra Debut. Classic children's detective tale. Country boy Emil Tischbein enlists the aid of hundreds of Berlin street children to help him catch a thief. With Joshua Swinney. Show more
4 Extra Debut. From Ella Fitzgerald to Puccini, Hollywood film star Lauren Bacall shares her castaway choices with Roy Plomley. From December 1984.
Writer Margaret Atwood chooses Beethoven's Symphony No 6, and Joan Sutherland singing Norma by Bellini.
Cousin Mildred hopes for a psychic revelation. Just William - doin' good and pursuin' happiness - resolves to help her. Read by Martin Jarvis. Show more
Guy Raz investigates where creativity comes from, why we all have it and how to find it. With musician Sting. Show more
Bored with daily life, two friends plan to escape Meadowbank Old People's Home. Short story read by June Whitfield.
An unexpected obstacle sparks a beguiling adventure for diplomat George Darrow. Stars Jodhi May, Sian Thomas and Ben Miles. Show more
Actress Jenny Agutter inherits 'The Times They Are a-Changin' by Bob Dylan, and passes on 'If I Fall' by Alice Martineau.
Byron Rogers tells the extraordinary tale of Hitler's nephew William, born in Liverpool. Read by Crawford Logan.
An unnamed agent is ensnared in a sinister plot to brainwash scientists and trade them. Taut Cold War thriller with Ian Hart. Show more
As the friends conclude their Thames adventure, they encounter a tragedy and some nasty weather. Performed by Jeremy Nicholas. Show more
A bona ballet tune, and the criminals' top pop five. Stars Kenneth Williams, Hugh Paddick and Joan Sims. From May 1970. Show more
Mel's Mix: The Best of The 4 O'Clock Show
Zoella, Penguins and Wobbly Jelly
1 hour
on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Mel Giedroyc picks the best bits from her 4 O'Clock Shows of the past week, including a Radio One DJ Masterclass featuring top vlogger Zoella and a celebration of the humble jelly.
4 Extra Debut. Classic children's detective tale. Country boy Emil Tischbein enlists the aid of hundreds of Berlin street children to help him catch a thief. With Joshua Swinney. Show more
The downsizing Williams family can't settle in their new home. Is it trying to tell them something? Stars Jamie Glover. Show more
Professor Dunning is searching for Lionheart with ex-sergeant Harry Crow, but a terrible truth awaits them. Stars David Warner. Show more
Guy Raz investigates where creativity comes from, why we all have it and how to find it. With musician Sting. Show more
Bored with daily life, two friends plan to escape Meadowbank Old People's Home. Short story read by June Whitfield.
As the friends conclude their Thames adventure, they encounter a tragedy and some nasty weather. Performed by Jeremy Nicholas. Show more
A bona ballet tune, and the criminals' top pop five. Stars Kenneth Williams, Hugh Paddick and Joan Sims. From May 1970. Show more
4 Extra Debut. From Ella Fitzgerald to Puccini, Hollywood film star Lauren Bacall shares her castaway choices with Roy Plomley. From December 1984.
Writer Margaret Atwood chooses Beethoven's Symphony No 6, and Joan Sutherland singing Norma by Bellini.
Cousin Mildred hopes for a psychic revelation. Just William - doin' good and pursuin' happiness - resolves to help her. Read by Martin Jarvis. Show more
Missing for 6 years, Brian has stories to tell. Erosia's different view of sexual politics. Stars Neil Pearson. From March 2011. Show more
Young Pip finds himself adrift at sea. Mark Evans' Dickensian spoof stars Richard Johnson. From September 2007.
Train driver Bob is suspended after a medical. Is his career over? Stars Phil Cornwell and Roger Lloyd-Pack. From November 2010. Show more
Market researcher Ian surveys a high-tech future. Sitcom with Neil Edmond and Paula Wilcox. From December 2007. Show more
Budding starlette Genevieve hits seedy 1920s Hollywood. Improvised historical family saga with Paul Merton. From August 1995. Show more
The downsizing Williams family can't settle in their new home. Is it trying to tell them something? Stars Jamie Glover. Show more
Professor Dunning is searching for Lionheart with ex-sergeant Harry Crow, but a terrible truth awaits them. Stars David Warner. Show more
4 Extra Debut. From Ella Fitzgerald to Puccini, Hollywood film star Lauren Bacall shares her castaway choices with Roy Plomley. From December 1984.
Writer Margaret Atwood chooses Beethoven's Symphony No 6, and Joan Sutherland singing Norma by Bellini.
Cousin Mildred hopes for a psychic revelation. Just William - doin' good and pursuin' happiness - resolves to help her. Read by Martin Jarvis. Show more
As the friends conclude their Thames adventure, they encounter a tragedy and some nasty weather. Performed by Jeremy Nicholas. Show more
A bona ballet tune, and the criminals' top pop five. Stars Kenneth Williams, Hugh Paddick and Joan Sims. From May 1970. Show more
Missing for 6 years, Brian has stories to tell. Erosia's different view of sexual politics. Stars Neil Pearson. From March 2011. Show more
An unnamed agent is ensnared in a sinister plot to brainwash scientists and trade them. Taut Cold War thriller with Ian Hart. Show more
