Amateur philosopher Julius Hutch's plan for 'pottering' in retirement hits the buffers. Stars Peter Jones. From April 1995. Show more
On the run, Edward meets the Leopard - will he survive? Orwellian sitcom with David Threlfall and Hugh Laurie. From April 1987. Show more
Probing the general's last movements, Lord Peter Wimsey seeks out his grandson. Stars Ian Carmichael and Martin Jarvis. Show more
He inspired the musical Cats, but can TS Eliot's poetry still have relevance today? Michael Alexander investigates. From July 2009. Show more
Richard Wilson charts the extraordinary effect Victor Meldrew has had on his life. It's all true. Or is it? From December 2013. Show more
Comedian Adam Buxton chats to The League of Gentleman’s Reece Shearsmith in the talk tag show. From February 2015. Show more
Povey is aghast at news of an Island Draft inspection, sparking trouble for Pertwee. Stars Jon Pertwee. From December 1959. Show more
Can Tim escape the villains? Will Jo do a love scene with King Harold? Sketches and songs with John Cleese. From October 1966. Show more
Charlie Brooker seeks the best in wrong answers from panellists Lee Mack, Shappi Khorsandi and David Schneider. From March 2011. Show more
For Hope and Carrie, a quiet Sunday painting the shop becomes quite exciting after all. Stars Debra Stephenson. From March 2011. Show more
Leslie Charteris - The Saint
3. The Saint Plays With Fire
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Simon Templar uncovers a fascist conspiracy to seize power in France. Stars Paul Rhys, Kim Thomson and Fiona Fullerton. Show more
A nurse is summoned to a farm to help with an unusual case, and finds a couple slowly going mad. Read by Charlotte Emmerson.
Living with his violent dad, 10-year-old Mark captures his thoughts on life and football in simple poems. Stars James Smith.
Povey is aghast at news of an Island Draft inspection, sparking trouble for Pertwee. Stars Jon Pertwee. From December 1959. Show more
Can Tim escape the villains? Will Jo do a love scene with King Harold? Sketches and songs with John Cleese. From October 1966. Show more
Probing the general's last movements, Lord Peter Wimsey seeks out his grandson. Stars Ian Carmichael and Martin Jarvis. Show more
He inspired the musical Cats, but can TS Eliot's poetry still have relevance today? Michael Alexander investigates. From July 2009. Show more
With mum Jo desperately worried, Jay's hold on 14-year-old Holly gets stronger. Can anyone help her? With Christine Bottomley. Show more
Astronomer Heather Couper looks at the discovery of quasars - huge black holes a long way from Earth. From June 2008. Show more
4 Extra Debut. Fleeing to Venice in 1816 in the wake of scandal, Byron sent witty letters about his outrageous behaviour. Read by Mark Meadows. Show more
Picking up where John Speke left off, Samuel Baker and his mistress Florence go in search of Lake Albert. Read by Alex Jennings. Show more
Leslie Charteris - The Saint
3. The Saint Plays With Fire
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Simon Templar uncovers a fascist conspiracy to seize power in France. Stars Paul Rhys, Kim Thomson and Fiona Fullerton. Show more
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Sherlock Holmes, Nursery Rhymes and Sheila Ravenscroft
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Mel Giedroyc examines our love of nursery rhymes, Philip Ardagh takes a tour of a special Sherlock Holmes exhibition and there's the next part of Roald Dahl's tale The Witches.
A broken typewriter causes chaos. Eastern bloc embassy sitcom starring Dinsdale Landen as the ambassador. From April 1987. Show more
Richard Wilson charts the extraordinary effect Victor Meldrew has had on his life. It's all true. Or is it? From December 2013. Show more
Charlie Brooker seeks the best in wrong answers from panellists Lee Mack, Shappi Khorsandi and David Schneider. From March 2011. Show more
Matthew Parris and writers Peter Flannery, Mimi Khalvati and Jemma Kennedy discuss hope versus cynicism. From February 2004. Show more
Povey is aghast at news of an Island Draft inspection, sparking trouble for Pertwee. Stars Jon Pertwee. From December 1959. Show more
Can Tim escape the villains? Will Jo do a love scene with King Harold? Sketches and songs with John Cleese. From October 1966. Show more
Probing the general's last movements, Lord Peter Wimsey seeks out his grandson. Stars Ian Carmichael and Martin Jarvis. Show more
He inspired the musical Cats, but can TS Eliot's poetry still have relevance today? Michael Alexander investigates. From July 2009. Show more
A nurse is summoned to a farm to help with an unusual case, and finds a couple slowly going mad. Read by Charlotte Emmerson.
Living with his violent dad, 10-year-old Mark captures his thoughts on life and football in simple poems. Stars James Smith.
Comedian Adam Buxton chats to The League of Gentleman’s Reece Shearsmith in the talk tag show. From February 2015. Show more
After arguing all day, the former variety star sparks confusion when he arrives at the BBC. Stars Steve Delaney. From March 2007.
Award-winning spoof phone-in show, with talk radio host Gary Bellamy. Stars Rhys Thomas and Paul Whitehouse. From May 2006.
The tale of Victorian Britain's most decorated soldier. Swashbuckling family romp starring the comedy trio. From January 2008. Show more
With mum Jo desperately worried, Jay's hold on 14-year-old Holly gets stronger. Can anyone help her? With Christine Bottomley. Show more
Astronomer Heather Couper looks at the discovery of quasars - huge black holes a long way from Earth. From June 2008. Show more
4 Extra Debut. Fleeing to Venice in 1816 in the wake of scandal, Byron sent witty letters about his outrageous behaviour. Read by Mark Meadows. Show more
Picking up where John Speke left off, Samuel Baker and his mistress Florence go in search of Lake Albert. Read by Alex Jennings. Show more
Charlie Brooker seeks the best in wrong answers from panellists Lee Mack, Shappi Khorsandi and David Schneider. From March 2011. Show more
Matthew Parris and writers Peter Flannery, Mimi Khalvati and Jemma Kennedy discuss hope versus cynicism. From February 2004. Show more
Probing the general's last movements, Lord Peter Wimsey seeks out his grandson. Stars Ian Carmichael and Martin Jarvis. Show more
He inspired the musical Cats, but can TS Eliot's poetry still have relevance today? Michael Alexander investigates. From July 2009. Show more
Leslie Charteris - The Saint
3. The Saint Plays With Fire
1 hour on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Available for years
Simon Templar uncovers a fascist conspiracy to seize power in France. Stars Paul Rhys, Kim Thomson and Fiona Fullerton. Show more
A nurse is summoned to a farm to help with an unusual case, and finds a couple slowly going mad. Read by Charlotte Emmerson.
Living with his violent dad, 10-year-old Mark captures his thoughts on life and football in simple poems. Stars James Smith.