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 Extra
Weapon 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.
The amateur sleuth's plan to quit smoking sparks a treasure hunt, humiliation and a rather nasty murder. Stars Penelope Keith. Show more
How children's writer Brenda Rawnsley convinced leading artists to donate pictures to post-war British schools. With Jackie Morris. From October 2008. Show more
Comic electoral shocks galore in Chesbury, as it faces the unlikeliest of new mayors. Starring John Duttine. From May 1995. Show more
Bridget Christie on the world’s best sexism, a yoghurt ad and laughing at salads. With Fred MacAulay. From 2015. Show more
Who can be persuaded to pose for the 'What the Butler Saw' machine? Dad's Army spin-off starring John Le Mesurier. From September 1984. Show more
The Jason Explanation of...
Episode 3: Communications
30 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 ExtraAvailable for years
David Jason gets chatty with animals and plants. With Sheila Steafel. Writers include Andy Hamilton. From September 1977. Show more
Martin Young's famous people quiz. With Francis Wheen, Carol Sarler, Fred Housego and Rachel Holmes. From February 2000. Show more
Landlady Maud seeks solace in Test Match Special, while sister Alison gets in a flap. Stars Miriam Margolyes. From March 2004. Show more
A chance encounter in Cornwall prompts disillusioned scriptwriter Gregory Dawson to rediscover his past. Stars Jack Shepherd. Show more
A retiring teacher recalls how a moment of bliss sends ripples of disquiet into every minute of her life. Read by Brid Brennan.
Sitting for her portrait, a woman wonders if the painting will reveal a new truth about her inner-self. Stars Lindsay Duncan. From May 1998. Show more
Who can be persuaded to pose for the 'What the Butler Saw' machine? Dad's Army spin-off starring John Le Mesurier. From September 1984. Show more
The Jason Explanation of...
Episode 3: Communications
30 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 ExtraAvailable for years
David Jason gets chatty with animals and plants. With Sheila Steafel. Writers include Andy Hamilton. From September 1977. Show more
The amateur sleuth's plan to quit smoking sparks a treasure hunt, humiliation and a rather nasty murder. Stars Penelope Keith. Show more
How children's writer Brenda Rawnsley convinced leading artists to donate pictures to post-war British schools. With Jackie Morris. From October 2008. Show more
Two women reveal their inner secrets. Marina Lewycka's tender and funny insight into life as an émigrée. Read by Sian Thomas.
Amanda Vickery - A History of Private Life
Episode 24: Courtship and Setting Up Home
15 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Historian Amanda Vickery reveals how the preparations of two 18th-century husbands for their new wives had very different outcomes. Show more
A dinner out sparks a dreadful faux pas. Charles has to leave early, so Simon offers to drive Edith home. Stars Hugh Bonneville. Show more
The unspoken aftermath follows. Arabella and Edmund dance. Impoverished, Janet struggles to cope alone. Read by Claire Skinner.
A chance encounter in Cornwall prompts disillusioned scriptwriter Gregory Dawson to rediscover his past. Stars Jack Shepherd. Show more
Mel Giedroyc hears about an amazing group of female wing-walkers and learns about the power of telescopes. Plus there's the next part of Jules Verne's 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea.
Miss Tilling is getting in touch with her spiritual side, but vicar Timothy is not so keen. Stars James Grout. From March 1991. Show more
Comic electoral shocks galore in Chesbury, as it faces the unlikeliest of new mayors. Starring John Duttine. From May 1995. Show more
Kenny Everett - Captain Kremmen
Episode 19: Something Nasty in the Throne Room
5 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 ExtraOur hero battles his way to the Thargoid throne room, where a nasty surprise awaits. Kenny Everett's 1976 sci-fi serial starring the world's most fabulous starship captain.
Martin Young's famous people quiz. With Francis Wheen, Carol Sarler, Fred Housego and Rachel Holmes. From February 2000. Show more
Richard Ingrams nominates author and journalist GK Chesterton for regularly being right. With Humphrey Carpenter. From 2003. Show more
Who can be persuaded to pose for the 'What the Butler Saw' machine? Dad's Army spin-off starring John Le Mesurier. From September 1984. Show more
The Jason Explanation of...
Episode 3: Communications
30 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 ExtraAvailable for years
David Jason gets chatty with animals and plants. With Sheila Steafel. Writers include Andy Hamilton. From September 1977. Show more
The amateur sleuth's plan to quit smoking sparks a treasure hunt, humiliation and a rather nasty murder. Stars Penelope Keith. Show more
How children's writer Brenda Rawnsley convinced leading artists to donate pictures to post-war British schools. With Jackie Morris. From October 2008. Show more
A retiring teacher recalls how a moment of bliss sends ripples of disquiet into every minute of her life. Read by Brid Brennan.
Sitting for her portrait, a woman wonders if the painting will reveal a new truth about her inner-self. Stars Lindsay Duncan. From May 1998. Show more
Bridget Christie on the world’s best sexism, a yoghurt ad and laughing at salads. With Fred MacAulay. From 2015. Show more
A call centre demon faces judgement and the Institute for Useless Scientific Research. With Rosie Cavaliero. From December 2009. Show more
The best in contemporary comedy. Tonight, Tiff Stevenson chats again to Wendy Wason.
Nick dons a police helmet to take statements from an unhappy couple. With Colin Hoult and Anna Crilly. From August 2010. Show more
A routine flight is disrupted by a routine fire, routine lawsuit and routine corpse. Stars Benedict Cumberbatch. From July 2008. Show more
Two women reveal their inner secrets. Marina Lewycka's tender and funny insight into life as an émigrée. Read by Sian Thomas.
Amanda Vickery - A History of Private Life
Episode 24: Courtship and Setting Up Home
15 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 ExtraHistorian Amanda Vickery reveals how the preparations of two 18th-century husbands for their new wives had very different outcomes. Show more
A dinner out sparks a dreadful faux pas. Charles has to leave early, so Simon offers to drive Edith home. Stars Hugh Bonneville. Show more
The unspoken aftermath follows. Arabella and Edmund dance. Impoverished, Janet struggles to cope alone. Read by Claire Skinner.
Martin Young's famous people quiz. With Francis Wheen, Carol Sarler, Fred Housego and Rachel Holmes. From February 2000. Show more
Richard Ingrams nominates author and journalist GK Chesterton for regularly being right. With Humphrey Carpenter. From 2003. Show more
The amateur sleuth's plan to quit smoking sparks a treasure hunt, humiliation and a rather nasty murder. Stars Penelope Keith. Show more
How children's writer Brenda Rawnsley convinced leading artists to donate pictures to post-war British schools. With Jackie Morris. From October 2008. Show more
A chance encounter in Cornwall prompts disillusioned scriptwriter Gregory Dawson to rediscover his past. Stars Jack Shepherd. Show more
A retiring teacher recalls how a moment of bliss sends ripples of disquiet into every minute of her life. Read by Brid Brennan.
Sitting for her portrait, a woman wonders if the painting will reveal a new truth about her inner-self. Stars Lindsay Duncan. From May 1998. Show more
