Plagued by writer's block, novelist Ginny Fox visits Vera at the castle. But their tranquil idyll is shattered by the explosive arrival of Venus Traduces. From October 2012. Show more
Village friends recall the importance of chocolate in their lives. Starring Sylvia Syms, Paula Wilcox and Eleanor Bron. Show more
Snapshots in the Dark
Julia Margaret Cameron: Portrait of Thomas Carlyle, 1867
15 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Colin Ford discovers how Cameron changed portraiture forever, thanks to her life-size reproduction of the head. From December 1999.
Humphrey Ker with new sketch group talent: How Do I Get Up There?; The Ginge, The Geordie & The Geek; and Pappys. From July 2012. Show more
The tramp wants a bath – and a parent is summoned to school. With Nicholas Parsons. Sketches by Johnny Speight. From 1962. Show more
Snow White gets saucy, and cinema as never seen before. Stars Kenneth Williams, Hugh Paddick and Joan Sims. From June 1970. Show more
The March family must face their greatest sorrow together. Starring Buffy Davis and Jemma Redgrave.
Mowgli leads the attack, but realises he must soon make a decision. Stars Nisha K Nayar, Eartha Kitt and Freddie Jones.
From Kris Kristofferson to Sarah Vaughn, Hollywood film star Rod Steiger shares his castaway choices with Sue Lawley. From July 1999.
By Hannah McGill. A lady writes to her bank manager after an unexpected spending spree. Read by Barbara Rafferty. Show more
Guy Raz investigates if there is a deeper reason why we lie to others and to ourselves. With magician Eric Mead. Show more
Middle age is taking its toll on Martin and his friends. But could a healthier diet really be the answer? Short stories by the Irish novelist, read by Simon Delaney.
Village friends recall the importance of chocolate in their lives. Starring Sylvia Syms, Paula Wilcox and Eleanor Bron. Show more
Snapshots in the Dark
Julia Margaret Cameron: Portrait of Thomas Carlyle, 1867
15 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 ExtraColin Ford discovers how Cameron changed portraiture forever, thanks to her life-size reproduction of the head. From December 1999.
Six years ago, Helen dreamt her first husband died - and now the dream has started again. Stars Nigel Anthony and Sheila Grant. Show more
The tramp wants a bath – and a parent is summoned to school. With Nicholas Parsons. Sketches by Johnny Speight. From 1962. Show more
Snow White gets saucy, and cinema as never seen before. Stars Kenneth Williams, Hugh Paddick and Joan Sims. From June 1970. Show more
Mel's Mix: The Best of The 4 O'Clock Show
Tony Robinson, Just So Science and Fairies
1 hour
on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Mel Giedroyc chooses the best of this week's shows, including Tony Robinson's favourite books for younger readers, How the Whale Got Its Throat in 'Just So Science', and fairies!
The March family must face their greatest sorrow together. Starring Buffy Davis and Jemma Redgrave.
Mowgli leads the attack, but realises he must soon make a decision. Stars Nisha K Nayar, Eartha Kitt and Freddie Jones.
Mark Gatiss introduces Christina Balit's tale of an ex-alcoholic on the run from more than just his AA buddy. Stars Ian Hogg. Show more
Cut by a tainted blade, young Jarral faces death unless his three friends can save him. Stars Eric Allen and Elizabeth Bell. Show more
Guy Raz investigates if there is a deeper reason why we lie to others and to ourselves. With magician Eric Mead. Show more
Middle age is taking its toll on Martin and his friends. But could a healthier diet really be the answer? Short stories by the Irish novelist, read by Simon Delaney.
The tramp wants a bath – and a parent is summoned to school. With Nicholas Parsons. Sketches by Johnny Speight. From 1962. Show more
Snow White gets saucy, and cinema as never seen before. Stars Kenneth Williams, Hugh Paddick and Joan Sims. From June 1970. Show more
From Kris Kristofferson to Sarah Vaughn, Hollywood film star Rod Steiger shares his castaway choices with Sue Lawley. From July 1999.
By Hannah McGill. A lady writes to her bank manager after an unexpected spending spree. Read by Barbara Rafferty. Show more
Humphrey Ker with new sketch group talent: How Do I Get Up There?; The Ginge, The Geordie & The Geek; and Pappys. From July 2012. Show more
What could possibly go wrong with a love potion? Sam finds out. Fantasy comedy starring Alistair McGowan. From December 2010. Show more
The best in contemporary comedy. Arthur Smith chats again to Nick Mohammed.
Giles is working in Tokyo, grappling with stocks and shares (and the boss's wife). Stars Marcus Brigstocke. From February 2005.
Silly things done to prove devotion. Jane Bussman's fruitless quest to find a charity worker in Africa. From September 2008. Show more
Mark Gatiss introduces Christina Balit's tale of an ex-alcoholic on the run from more than just his AA buddy. Stars Ian Hogg. Show more
Cut by a tainted blade, young Jarral faces death unless his three friends can save him. Stars Eric Allen and Elizabeth Bell. Show more
From Kris Kristofferson to Sarah Vaughn, Hollywood film star Rod Steiger shares his castaway choices with Sue Lawley. From July 1999.
By Hannah McGill. A lady writes to her bank manager after an unexpected spending spree. Read by Barbara Rafferty. Show more
The tramp wants a bath – and a parent is summoned to school. With Nicholas Parsons. Sketches by Johnny Speight. From 1962. Show more
Snow White gets saucy, and cinema as never seen before. Stars Kenneth Williams, Hugh Paddick and Joan Sims. From June 1970. Show more
Humphrey Ker with new sketch group talent: How Do I Get Up There?; The Ginge, The Geordie & The Geek; and Pappys. From July 2012. Show more
Six years ago, Helen dreamt her first husband died - and now the dream has started again. Stars Nigel Anthony and Sheila Grant. Show more
