Vera Sackcloth Vest and her husband Henry have a new guest, writer Mr D H Lollipop. Stars Miriam Margolyes. From October 2012. Show more
The newlyweds return to Buckingham Palace. Based on the diaries and letters of the young Queen Victoria. Stars Imogen Stubbs. Show more
Snapshots in the Dark
Eddie Adams - Execution of a Vietcong Suspect, 1968
15 minutes on BBC Radio 4 Extra
How Adams's photograph, seen around the world, impacted upon support for the Vietnam War. From December 1999.
Ending her relationship with Brian, Clare's surprised by her colleagues' reaction. Stars Sally Phillips. From September 2011. Show more
Character comedy supremo Dick Emery spoofs Harley Street doctors and dodgy lonely hearts ads. With Deryck Guyler. From May 1964. Show more
Ben needs jokes for his big speech at the Festival of Britain. Can the family help? Stars Ben Lyon. From February 1951. Show more
Exclusive inside scoops on best-loved fairytales from top correspondents at royal palaces. Stars Sean Baker and Alex Tregear.
From Cole to Webber, actress Shirley MacLaine shares her castaway choices with Roy Plomley. From November 1983.
A young girl is sent to live with her mother's people, the Kinsellas, on a farm in rural Ireland. Read by Evanna Lynch. Show more
Guy Raz investigates how people are able to go to the brink of human endurance. With high-wire artist Philippe Petit. Show more
Kevin's wife has just left him with two kids and a babysitter to pay. Or at least he thinks so. Short stories by the Irish novelist, read by Conleth Hill.
The newlyweds return to Buckingham Palace. Based on the diaries and letters of the young Queen Victoria. Stars Imogen Stubbs. Show more
Snapshots in the Dark
Eddie Adams - Execution of a Vietcong Suspect, 1968
15 minutes on BBC Radio 4 Extra
How Adams's photograph, seen around the world, impacted upon support for the Vietnam War. From December 1999.
45 years on, a Yorkshire man flies to America to reclaim a war bride. Stars Rosemary Harris. Ian Carmichael and Israel Horovitz. Show more
Character comedy supremo Dick Emery spoofs Harley Street doctors and dodgy lonely hearts ads. With Deryck Guyler. From May 1964. Show more
Ben needs jokes for his big speech at the Festival of Britain. Can the family help? Stars Ben Lyon. From February 1951. Show more
Mel's Mix: The Best of The 4 O'Clock Show
Roald Dahl, Scary Mice and Treehouses
1 hour on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Mel Giedroyc introduces the highlights of this week's 4 O'Clock Shows including treehouse living, actress Anjelica Huston and the wonderful world of Roald Dahl.
Exclusive inside scoops on best-loved fairytales from top correspondents at royal palaces. Stars Sean Baker and Alex Tregear.
Mark Gatiss introduces Janice Okoh's cautionary tale. A desperate love quest sparks a chilling reunion. Stars Nikki Amuka-Bird. Show more
Jarral must destroy Prince Mephtik and his knife before the full moon, or he'll die. Douglas Hill's fantasy stars Eric Allen and Hugh Dixon. Show more
Guy Raz investigates how people are able to go to the brink of human endurance. With high-wire artist Philippe Petit. Show more
Kevin's wife has just left him with two kids and a babysitter to pay. Or at least he thinks so. Short stories by the Irish novelist, read by Conleth Hill.
Character comedy supremo Dick Emery spoofs Harley Street doctors and dodgy lonely hearts ads. With Deryck Guyler. From May 1964. Show more
Ben needs jokes for his big speech at the Festival of Britain. Can the family help? Stars Ben Lyon. From February 1951. Show more
From Cole to Webber, actress Shirley MacLaine shares her castaway choices with Roy Plomley. From November 1983.
A young girl is sent to live with her mother's people, the Kinsellas, on a farm in rural Ireland. Read by Evanna Lynch. Show more
Ending her relationship with Brian, Clare's surprised by her colleagues' reaction. Stars Sally Phillips. From September 2011. Show more
Lord Darkness loses a teapot - and a high priest. Fantasy comedy starring Alistair McGowan and Sanjeev Bhaskar. From December 2010. Show more
Thanks to some handy parental connections, the gap-year buffoon goes to Moscow. Stars Marcus Brigstocke. From February 2005.
American humorist David Sedaris reads from his comedy essays, including memories of a snowy childhood and his experience of being in a long-term relationship. From April 2010. Show more
Mark Gatiss introduces Janice Okoh's cautionary tale. A desperate love quest sparks a chilling reunion. Stars Nikki Amuka-Bird. Show more
Jarral must destroy Prince Mephtik and his knife before the full moon, or he'll die. Douglas Hill's fantasy stars Eric Allen and Hugh Dixon. Show more
From Cole to Webber, actress Shirley MacLaine shares her castaway choices with Roy Plomley. From November 1983.
A young girl is sent to live with her mother's people, the Kinsellas, on a farm in rural Ireland. Read by Evanna Lynch. Show more
Character comedy supremo Dick Emery spoofs Harley Street doctors and dodgy lonely hearts ads. With Deryck Guyler. From May 1964. Show more
Ben needs jokes for his big speech at the Festival of Britain. Can the family help? Stars Ben Lyon. From February 1951. Show more
Ending her relationship with Brian, Clare's surprised by her colleagues' reaction. Stars Sally Phillips. From September 2011. Show more
45 years on, a Yorkshire man flies to America to reclaim a war bride. Stars Rosemary Harris. Ian Carmichael and Israel Horovitz. Show more