Frank Skinner, historian Kate Williams and guests David Mitchell and Steve Hall, ponder history’s funniest moments. From 2015. Show more
On a chance visit to a stately home, accountant's daughter Edith Lavery meets an extremely eligible earl. Stars Hugh Bonneville.
A surviving series extract starring gap-toothed cad of English comedy Terry-Thomas. With Joan Sims. From February 1954. Show more
Humphrey Ker presents up-and-coming sketch groups from the live UK comedy circuit. With Delete the Banjax, Lady Garden and Idiots of Ants. From June 2012. Show more
George, Harris and J attempt to navigate Germany, but find their sense of direction sorely tested. Performed by Jeremy Nicholas. Show more
Changing the lodger, and is marriage all wedded bliss? Stars Kenneth Williams, Hugh Paddick and Joan Sims. From June 1970. Show more
Meg faces marriage troubles, while Jo triumphs in her writing. Stars Buffy Davis, Jemma Redgrave and Gayle Hunnicutt.
Forced out from the jungle, Mowgli must learn to live with humans. Stars Nisha K Nayar, Eartha Kitt and Freddie Jones.
From Antonio Vivaldi to Oscar Wilde. Crime writer PD James shares her castaway choices with Sue Lawley. From 2002. Show more
By Kathryn Simmonds. Two isolated neighbours bond over the census form in a tale of urban loneliness. Read by Meg Fraser. Show more
Guy Raz investigates what it means to be afraid and how we calm down when we're terrified. With astronaut Chris Hadfield. Show more
Disobeying rules for a silver wedding anniversary recipe book sparks unexpected consequences. Short story read by Lynda Baron.
On a chance visit to a stately home, accountant's daughter Edith Lavery meets an extremely eligible earl. Stars Hugh Bonneville.
A surviving series extract starring gap-toothed cad of English comedy Terry-Thomas. With Joan Sims. From February 1954. Show more
Queen Flavia writes a fateful letter to her true love Rudolf Rassendyll. Sequel to The Prisoner of Zenda. Stars Julian Glover. Show more
George, Harris and J attempt to navigate Germany, but find their sense of direction sorely tested. Performed by Jeremy Nicholas. Show more
Changing the lodger, and is marriage all wedded bliss? Stars Kenneth Williams, Hugh Paddick and Joan Sims. From June 1970. Show more
Mel's Mix: The Best of The 4 O'Clock Show
Orlando Bloom, underwater living and wing-walkers
1 hour
on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Highlights from the past week on the 4 O'Clock Show, including Orlando Bloom on being a pirate, the research centre at the bottom of the sea and a group of daredevil wing-walkers.
Meg faces marriage troubles, while Jo triumphs in her writing. Stars Buffy Davis, Jemma Redgrave and Gayle Hunnicutt.
Forced out from the jungle, Mowgli must learn to live with humans. Stars Nisha K Nayar, Eartha Kitt and Freddie Jones.
The tale of a mysterious mask made of silk and skin. Sheila Hodgson's adaptation of MR James's story. Stars David March. Show more
Inexplicable moods and smells mar a friendly reunion. What can it mean? From the author of Mapp and Lucia. Read by Brian Gear. Show more
Guy Raz investigates what it means to be afraid and how we calm down when we're terrified. With astronaut Chris Hadfield. Show more
Disobeying rules for a silver wedding anniversary recipe book sparks unexpected consequences. Short story read by Lynda Baron.
George, Harris and J attempt to navigate Germany, but find their sense of direction sorely tested. Performed by Jeremy Nicholas. Show more
Changing the lodger, and is marriage all wedded bliss? Stars Kenneth Williams, Hugh Paddick and Joan Sims. From June 1970. Show more
From Antonio Vivaldi to Oscar Wilde. Crime writer PD James shares her castaway choices with Sue Lawley. From 2002. Show more
By Kathryn Simmonds. Two isolated neighbours bond over the census form in a tale of urban loneliness. Read by Meg Fraser. Show more
Humphrey Ker presents up-and-coming sketch groups from the live UK comedy circuit. With Delete the Banjax, Lady Garden and Idiots of Ants. From June 2012. Show more
Pip lands in court - can a friend save the day? Mark Evans's Dickensian spoof stars Richard Johnson. From September 2007.
The best in contemporary comedy. Plus, Arthur Smith chats again to Festival of the Spoken Nerd.
A divorce has left outdoors pursuit expert Kenny with a touch of agoraphobia. With Phil Cornwell and Andrew McGibbon. From November 2010. Show more
Market researcher Ian Dunn carries out a delicate immigration survey. Stars Neil Edmond and Paula Wilcox. From December 2007. Show more
Ex-conman Elliot Castro recalls his five-star life. Charlie Brooker talks about travelling first class. From September 2008. Show more
The tale of a mysterious mask made of silk and skin. Sheila Hodgson's adaptation of MR James's story. Stars David March. Show more
Inexplicable moods and smells mar a friendly reunion. What can it mean? From the author of Mapp and Lucia. Read by Brian Gear. Show more
From Antonio Vivaldi to Oscar Wilde. Crime writer PD James shares her castaway choices with Sue Lawley. From 2002. Show more
By Kathryn Simmonds. Two isolated neighbours bond over the census form in a tale of urban loneliness. Read by Meg Fraser. Show more
George, Harris and J attempt to navigate Germany, but find their sense of direction sorely tested. Performed by Jeremy Nicholas. Show more
Changing the lodger, and is marriage all wedded bliss? Stars Kenneth Williams, Hugh Paddick and Joan Sims. From June 1970. Show more
Humphrey Ker presents up-and-coming sketch groups from the live UK comedy circuit. With Delete the Banjax, Lady Garden and Idiots of Ants. From June 2012. Show more
Queen Flavia writes a fateful letter to her true love Rudolf Rassendyll. Sequel to The Prisoner of Zenda. Stars Julian Glover. Show more
