Stella continues to dream of a life in the country, without her grown-up children. Stars Duncan Preston. From November 2004. Show more
Edward Wilson finds his job title changing with alarming alacrity. Orwellian sitcom starring Robert Lindsay. From April 1985. Show more
Our heroes hatch an escape plan to head for Thargoidia and disable the planet's shield. Kenny Everett's 1976 sci-fi serial starring the world's most fabulous starship captain.
With the villagers reeling from the curate's death, the fete goes ahead with a killer still among them. Stars Penelope Keith. Show more
Christopher Frayling's profile of Italian film and TV score composer Ennio Morricone. With Goldfrapp and Chris Rea. From 2008. Show more
Local hack Roy Hitchcock tries to win the heart of his former teacher. Stars Zoe Wanamaker and Martin Clunes. From January 1993. Show more
"Exciting” trips. Stephen K Amos's teenage years in 1980s South London. By Jonathan Harvey with Stephen K Amos. From 2015. Show more
Johnson has a boozy birthday, while Pertwee's wine smuggling does not go to plan. Stars Ronnie Barker. From October 1959. Show more
Tales of Merrie England and an insight into showjumping. Sketches and songs with John Cleese and Bill Oddie. From May 1966. Show more
Crime writers Jessica Mann and James Melville probe a distinctly 'kinky' matter. Chaired by Simon Brett. From September 1998. Show more
Rowan Atkinson's satirical investigation into the life of the fictional master orator. With Hugh Thomas. From April 1979. Show more
Badly injured Hugo has refused to divorce Lucinda, leaving her torn between society and her own heart. Stars Juliet Aubrey. Show more
A woman is haunted by an event from her past which remains unchallenged. Tension-laden story read by Elaine Symons.
Widowed for two years, Clare still feels the loss of her husband. Is a handsome decorator the answer? Stars Julia McKenzie. Show more
Johnson has a boozy birthday, while Pertwee's wine smuggling does not go to plan. Stars Ronnie Barker. From October 1959. Show more
Tales of Merrie England and an insight into showjumping. Sketches and songs with John Cleese and Bill Oddie. From May 1966. Show more
With the villagers reeling from the curate's death, the fete goes ahead with a killer still among them. Stars Penelope Keith. Show more
Christopher Frayling's profile of Italian film and TV score composer Ennio Morricone. With Goldfrapp and Chris Rea. From 2008. Show more
Where is Valentina? Who is the mystery man outside? And whose version of a family's story should be believed? Read by Sian Thomas.
Amanda Vickery - A History of Private Life
Episode 23: Science and Nature at Home
15 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 Extra
A room made of feathers? Historian Amanda Vickery reveals how eccentric homes reflected wider 18th-century ideas about science and nature. Show more
Edith's privileged yet dull new existence is shaken up when a film crew arrives at Broughton Hall, among which is the handsome Simon Russell. Stars Julian Rhind-Tutt. Show more
Anne and Arabella get to know each other rather more intimately than expected while Edmund is away. Read by Claire Skinner.
Badly injured Hugo has refused to divorce Lucinda, leaving her torn between society and her own heart. Stars Juliet Aubrey. Show more
Mel Giedroyc rummages around actress Rebecca Front's record collection, discovers why astronauts train underwater and there's more from Jules Verne's 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea.
Sarah meets a handsome, charismatic and charming Dutch pilot. She convinces herself that she's finally found the man of her dreams. But has she? Stars Lia Williams. From April 2010. Show more
Local hack Roy Hitchcock tries to win the heart of his former teacher. Stars Zoe Wanamaker and Martin Clunes. From January 1993. Show more
Kenny Everett - Captain Kremmen
Episode 18: Have Weapon, Will Wreak Havoc
5 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 ExtraWeapon in hand, our hero aims to wreak havoc against the deadly Thargoid menace. Kenny Everett's 1976 sci-fi serial starring the world's most fabulous starship captain.
Crime writers Jessica Mann and James Melville probe a distinctly 'kinky' matter. Chaired by Simon Brett. From September 1998. Show more
Are Europe and Africa destined to misunderstand each other? Matthew Parris chats to three authors of African memoirs. From September 2003. Show more
Johnson has a boozy birthday, while Pertwee's wine smuggling does not go to plan. Stars Ronnie Barker. From October 1959. Show more
Tales of Merrie England and an insight into showjumping. Sketches and songs with John Cleese and Bill Oddie. From May 1966. Show more
With the villagers reeling from the curate's death, the fete goes ahead with a killer still among them. Stars Penelope Keith. Show more
Christopher Frayling's profile of Italian film and TV score composer Ennio Morricone. With Goldfrapp and Chris Rea. From 2008. Show more
A woman is haunted by an event from her past which remains unchallenged. Tension-laden story read by Elaine Symons.
Widowed for two years, Clare still feels the loss of her husband. Is a handsome decorator the answer? Stars Julia McKenzie. Show more
"Exciting” trips. Stephen K Amos's teenage years in 1980s South London. By Jonathan Harvey with Stephen K Amos. From 2015. Show more
More anarchic humour first heard on Radio 1 in April 1993. With David Schneider, Rebecca Front and Peter Baynham. Show more
The best in contemporary comedy. Tonight, Tiff Stevenson chats again to Wendy Wason.
Pre-natal beauty therapy hits the headlines. Chris Morris hosts the incisive news satire. With Steve Coogan. From April 1992. Show more
Stand-up at London's Comedy Store with host Simon Bligh, Andrew Maxwell, Pierre Hollins and Simon Evans. From January 2002. Show more
Where is Valentina? Who is the mystery man outside? And whose version of a family's story should be believed? Read by Sian Thomas.
Amanda Vickery - A History of Private Life
Episode 23: Science and Nature at Home
15 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 ExtraA room made of feathers? Historian Amanda Vickery reveals how eccentric homes reflected wider 18th-century ideas about science and nature. Show more
Edith's privileged yet dull new existence is shaken up when a film crew arrives at Broughton Hall, among which is the handsome Simon Russell. Stars Julian Rhind-Tutt. Show more
Anne and Arabella get to know each other rather more intimately than expected while Edmund is away. Read by Claire Skinner.
Crime writers Jessica Mann and James Melville probe a distinctly 'kinky' matter. Chaired by Simon Brett. From September 1998. Show more
Are Europe and Africa destined to misunderstand each other? Matthew Parris chats to three authors of African memoirs. From September 2003. Show more
With the villagers reeling from the curate's death, the fete goes ahead with a killer still among them. Stars Penelope Keith. Show more
Christopher Frayling's profile of Italian film and TV score composer Ennio Morricone. With Goldfrapp and Chris Rea. From 2008. Show more
Badly injured Hugo has refused to divorce Lucinda, leaving her torn between society and her own heart. Stars Juliet Aubrey. Show more
A woman is haunted by an event from her past which remains unchallenged. Tension-laden story read by Elaine Symons.
Widowed for two years, Clare still feels the loss of her husband. Is a handsome decorator the answer? Stars Julia McKenzie. Show more
