Frank Skinner, historian Kate Williams and guests David Baddiel and Emma Kennedy, ponder history’s funniest moments. From 2015. Show more
Anna is suspicious of diplomat George Darrow. Can either of them know happiness? Stars Jodhi May, Ben Miles and Sian Thomas. Show more
Byron Rogers on two unlikely heroes, a witchcraft trial judge and a man who gets shot out of a cannon. Read by Crawford Logan.
Missing for six years, Brian has stories to tell. Jampoa where fame definitely equals fortune. With Neil Pearson. From 2011. Show more
After their adventure afloat, George, Harris and J decide to tour Germany by bicycle. Performed by Jeremy Nicholas. Show more
A cigarette girl's burning lust, and BBC Radio is exposed. Stars Kenneth Williams, Hugh Paddick and Joan Sims. From June 1970. Show more
Amy has grand hopes for an upmarket social gathering. Sequel to Little Women stars Buffy Davis, Jemma Redgrave and Gayle Hunnicutt.
As tiger Shere Khan searches for prey, an abandoned young boy is found by wolves. Stars Nisha K Nayar and Eartha Kitt.
4 Extra Debut. From Humphrey Lyttelton to Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, actor Bob Hoskins shares his castaway choices with Sue Lawley. From November 1988.
By Beatrice Colin. 4 Extra Debut. A woman risks the wrath of her family by gathering with fellow suffragettes on census night 1911. Read by Melody Grove. Show more
Guy Raz investigates the mystery of relationships. Just what is it that brings people together? With Jeffrey Kluger. Show more
Author Neil K is stranded with the talkative characters of his unfinished Western story. Short story read by Jack Davenport.
Anna is suspicious of diplomat George Darrow. Can either of them know happiness? Stars Jodhi May, Ben Miles and Sian Thomas. Show more
Byron Rogers on two unlikely heroes, a witchcraft trial judge and a man who gets shot out of a cannon. Read by Crawford Logan.
Epic historical tale of subterfuge and doppelgangers, set in an East European province. Stars Julian Glover and Martin Jarvis. Show more
After their adventure afloat, George, Harris and J decide to tour Germany by bicycle. Performed by Jeremy Nicholas. Show more
A cigarette girl's burning lust, and BBC Radio is exposed. Stars Kenneth Williams, Hugh Paddick and Joan Sims. From June 1970. Show more
Mel's Mix: The Best of The 4 O'Clock Show
Quentin Blake, Darcey Bussell and chocolate factories
1 hour
on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Mel picks her highlights from the past week on the 4 O'Clock Show, including a drawing masterclass from Quentin Blake and former ballet dancer turned Strictly star Darcey Bussell.
Amy has grand hopes for an upmarket social gathering. Sequel to Little Women stars Buffy Davis, Jemma Redgrave and Gayle Hunnicutt.
As tiger Shere Khan searches for prey, an abandoned young boy is found by wolves. Stars Nisha K Nayar and Eartha Kitt.
The obsessive Jervas Dudley reveals how he came to be incarcerated in an asylum. Chilling tale read by Ryan McCluskey. Show more
Lionheart's daughter Lily is in the clutches of Montague Blake. Can Dunning and Crow get there in time? Stars David Warner.
Guy Raz investigates the mystery of relationships. Just what is it that brings people together? With Jeffrey Kluger. Show more
Author Neil K is stranded with the talkative characters of his unfinished Western story. Short story read by Jack Davenport.
After their adventure afloat, George, Harris and J decide to tour Germany by bicycle. Performed by Jeremy Nicholas. Show more
A cigarette girl's burning lust, and BBC Radio is exposed. Stars Kenneth Williams, Hugh Paddick and Joan Sims. From June 1970. Show more
4 Extra Debut. From Humphrey Lyttelton to Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, actor Bob Hoskins shares his castaway choices with Sue Lawley. From November 1988.
By Beatrice Colin. 4 Extra Debut. A woman risks the wrath of her family by gathering with fellow suffragettes on census night 1911. Read by Melody Grove. Show more
Missing for six years, Brian has stories to tell. Jampoa where fame definitely equals fortune. With Neil Pearson. From 2011. Show more
Pip falls in love but great drama awaits. Mark Evans' Dickensian spoof stars Richard Johnson. From September 2007.
Dutch long-distance container driver Hank faces troubling choices when his London girlfriend falls pregnant. Stars Phil Cornwell. From November 2010. Show more
Experimental kitchen wipes sorely test market researcher Ian Dunn. Stars Neil Edmond and Paula Wilcox. From December 2007. Show more
Looking at how we take bad tidings, journalist Jon Ronson meets a man misdiagnosed with terminal cancer. From August 2008. Show more
The obsessive Jervas Dudley reveals how he came to be incarcerated in an asylum. Chilling tale read by Ryan McCluskey. Show more
Lionheart's daughter Lily is in the clutches of Montague Blake. Can Dunning and Crow get there in time? Stars David Warner.
4 Extra Debut. From Humphrey Lyttelton to Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, actor Bob Hoskins shares his castaway choices with Sue Lawley. From November 1988.
By Beatrice Colin. 4 Extra Debut. A woman risks the wrath of her family by gathering with fellow suffragettes on census night 1911. Read by Melody Grove. Show more
After their adventure afloat, George, Harris and J decide to tour Germany by bicycle. Performed by Jeremy Nicholas. Show more
A cigarette girl's burning lust, and BBC Radio is exposed. Stars Kenneth Williams, Hugh Paddick and Joan Sims. From June 1970. Show more
Missing for six years, Brian has stories to tell. Jampoa where fame definitely equals fortune. With Neil Pearson. From 2011. Show more
Epic historical tale of subterfuge and doppelgangers, set in an East European province. Stars Julian Glover and Martin Jarvis. Show more
