Vera Sackcloth-Vest endures an emotional crisis at a picnic in Kensington Gardens. Stars Miriam Margolyes. From October 2012. Show more
Fourteen-year-old Holly can't believe her luck when she is asked out by 20-year-old Jay. Why can't anyone be happy for her? Commissioned by Children in Need.
Colin Ford investigates the impact of Nilsson's photograph of a foetus taken inside its mother's womb. From December 1999.
Is Clare linguistically out of touch with today's youth? – and Brian fails to impress. Stars Sally Phillips. From October 2011. Show more
The Bishop works to secure a bequest. Clerical comedy adapted from TV. Stars Derek Nimmo and William Mervyn. From January 1971. Show more
Barbara is playing Ophelia in the school show. Could this be her big break? With Ben Lyon and Bebe Daniels. From April 1952. Show more
Ian Fleming's magical tale of a car saved from the scrapyard that takes the Pott family on a fantastic adventure. Stars Imogen Stubbs.
4 Extra Debut. From Art Tatum to Sinatra and Stravinsky, the singer Tony Bennett shares his castaway choices with Michael Parkinson. From January 1987.
The discovery of a secret threatens the idyll of life with the Kinsellas. Haunting story of childhood, loss and love. Read by Evanna Lynch. Show more
Guy Raz investigates ideas about what makes us successful. With motivation guru Tony Robbins and writer Alain de Botton. Show more
As a student questions her teacher, he reflects on 23 years in that room waiting for the bell to ring. Short stories by the Irish novelist, read by Conor Mullen.
Fourteen-year-old Holly can't believe her luck when she is asked out by 20-year-old Jay. Why can't anyone be happy for her? Commissioned by Children in Need.
Colin Ford investigates the impact of Nilsson's photograph of a foetus taken inside its mother's womb. From December 1999.
A millionaire and a naked girl disappear. Can the Dutch sleuth find them? Nicolas Freeling's thriller stars Martin Jarvis. Show more
The Bishop works to secure a bequest. Clerical comedy adapted from TV. Stars Derek Nimmo and William Mervyn. From January 1971. Show more
Barbara is playing Ophelia in the school show. Could this be her big break? With Ben Lyon and Bebe Daniels. From April 1952. Show more
Mel's Mix: The Best of The 4 O'Clock Show
Blind Stuntman, Jamie Oliver and Sandwiches
1 hour
on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Mel Giedroyc introduces the highlights of this week's 4 O'Clock Shows including blind stuntman Deano Dunbar, chef Jamie Oliver and a celebration of the sandwich.
Ian Fleming's magical tale of a car saved from the scrapyard that takes the Pott family on a fantastic adventure. Stars Imogen Stubbs.
Mark Gatiss introduces Matthew Wilkie's tale. Craig has a new job, but how far will he go to impress his boss? Stars Stephen Greif. Show more
Steve's been away for a year. Back in Tipton he finds all is not as it should be with his dead relatives. Stars Terry Molloy. Show more
Guy Raz investigates ideas about what makes us successful. With motivation guru Tony Robbins and writer Alain de Botton. Show more
As a student questions her teacher, he reflects on 23 years in that room waiting for the bell to ring. Short stories by the Irish novelist, read by Conor Mullen.
The Bishop works to secure a bequest. Clerical comedy adapted from TV. Stars Derek Nimmo and William Mervyn. From January 1971. Show more
Barbara is playing Ophelia in the school show. Could this be her big break? With Ben Lyon and Bebe Daniels. From April 1952. Show more
4 Extra Debut. From Art Tatum to Sinatra and Stravinsky, the singer Tony Bennett shares his castaway choices with Michael Parkinson. From January 1987.
The discovery of a secret threatens the idyll of life with the Kinsellas. Haunting story of childhood, loss and love. Read by Evanna Lynch. Show more
Is Clare linguistically out of touch with today's youth? – and Brian fails to impress. Stars Sally Phillips. From October 2011. Show more
The team learn not to trust anything you get from a man down the pub. Fantasy comedy stars Alistair McGowan. From December 2010. Show more
The best in contemporary comedy. Tonight, Arthur Smith chats to Ian Moore.
Made for 4 Extra. This week's stories moulded into sketches, one-liners and vox-pops by the public. With host Nish Kumar, plus guests Jess Ransom, Mike Wozniak and Ellie White. Show more
The American humorist reads from his extensive collection of comedy essays, giving his unique perspective on life in London, Paris and New York. From April 2010. Show more
Mark Gatiss introduces Matthew Wilkie's tale. Craig has a new job, but how far will he go to impress his boss? Stars Stephen Greif. Show more
Steve's been away for a year. Back in Tipton he finds all is not as it should be with his dead relatives. Stars Terry Molloy. Show more
4 Extra Debut. From Art Tatum to Sinatra and Stravinsky, the singer Tony Bennett shares his castaway choices with Michael Parkinson. From January 1987.
The discovery of a secret threatens the idyll of life with the Kinsellas. Haunting story of childhood, loss and love. Read by Evanna Lynch. Show more
The Bishop works to secure a bequest. Clerical comedy adapted from TV. Stars Derek Nimmo and William Mervyn. From January 1971. Show more
Barbara is playing Ophelia in the school show. Could this be her big break? With Ben Lyon and Bebe Daniels. From April 1952. Show more
Is Clare linguistically out of touch with today's youth? – and Brian fails to impress. Stars Sally Phillips. From October 2011. Show more
A millionaire and a naked girl disappear. Can the Dutch sleuth find them? Nicolas Freeling's thriller stars Martin Jarvis. Show more
