Distraught at her husband leaving on a Foreign Office posting to Romania, Vera hatches several plots. Stars Miriam Margolyes. Show more
Offered a chance to change her life, sales assistant Sapna must pass seven tests. Thriller set in India. Stars Rasika Dugal.
4 Extra Debut. Roger Law of Spitting Image returns to Stoke-on-Trent where, 25 years ago, they made some Margaret Thatcher teapots. From November 2009. Show more
Clare is plagued by Brian's marriage proposals, and the family centre has an unveiling. Stars Sally Phillips. From October 2011. Show more
An unwelcome visitor arrives. Clerical comedy adapted from TV, with Derek Nimmo and William Mervyn. From January 1971. Show more
Father Ben sparks family chaos after losing the keys to their house. Stars Bebe Daniels and Ben Lyon. From November 1952. Show more
Unexpected adventure awaits Roland, Helen, David and Nicholas Watson in a derelict church. Classic fantasy with Mossie Cassidy. Show more
Wartime evacuee Rusty returns to Britain with an American accent, and meets a mother she doesn't recognise. Stars Mary Wimbush. Show more
4 Extra Debut. From the Beatles to Mozart, champion racing driver Jackie Stewart makes his castaway choices. With Michael Parkinson. From June 1986.
As summer draws to a close, it is time to leave the Kinsellas and return home. Read by Evanna Lynch. Show more
4 Extra Debut. Guy Raz investigates how being happy may be simpler than you think. With musician Pharrell Williams. Show more
Tom watches his wife sleep, reflecting on all the events of their life together through 25 years. Read by Don Wycherley. Show more
Offered a chance to change her life, sales assistant Sapna must pass seven tests. Thriller set in India. Stars Rasika Dugal.
4 Extra Debut. Roger Law of Spitting Image returns to Stoke-on-Trent where, 25 years ago, they made some Margaret Thatcher teapots. From November 2009. Show more
Three family generations symbolise post-war Britain's decline. Bill Nighy stars as struggling music hall artist Archie Rice. Show more
An unwelcome visitor arrives. Clerical comedy adapted from TV, with Derek Nimmo and William Mervyn. From January 1971. Show more
Father Ben sparks family chaos after losing the keys to their house. Stars Bebe Daniels and Ben Lyon. From November 1952. Show more
Mel's Mix: The Best of The 4 O'Clock Show
Puffin Pianos, Morris Gleitzman and Island Life
1 hour
on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Mel Giedroyc introduces highlights from this week's 4 O'Clock Shows including puffin pianos, author Morris Gleitzman's Inheritance Books and a celebration of island life.
Unexpected adventure awaits Roland, Helen, David and Nicholas Watson in a derelict church. Classic fantasy with Mossie Cassidy. Show more
Wartime evacuee Rusty returns to Britain with an American accent, and meets a mother she doesn't recognise. Stars Mary Wimbush. Show more
An isolated house. The discovery of children's graves. A large number of tagged infants. Stars Penelope Wilton and Adjoah Andoh. From August 2004. Show more
4 Extra Debut. Guy Raz investigates how being happy may be simpler than you think. With musician Pharrell Williams. Show more
Tom watches his wife sleep, reflecting on all the events of their life together through 25 years. Read by Don Wycherley. Show more
An unwelcome visitor arrives. Clerical comedy adapted from TV, with Derek Nimmo and William Mervyn. From January 1971. Show more
Father Ben sparks family chaos after losing the keys to their house. Stars Bebe Daniels and Ben Lyon. From November 1952. Show more
4 Extra Debut. From the Beatles to Mozart, champion racing driver Jackie Stewart makes his castaway choices. With Michael Parkinson. From June 1986.
As summer draws to a close, it is time to leave the Kinsellas and return home. Read by Evanna Lynch. Show more
Clare is plagued by Brian's marriage proposals, and the family centre has an unveiling. Stars Sally Phillips. From October 2011. Show more
Trillionaire rocker, Dave Mabbutt, previews his "Drums Only" version of his 70s album. Stars Mark Williams. From 2009. Show more
This week's stories lovingly bashed, mashed and moulded into sketches, one-liners and vox-pops by the public. Trying to make sense of it all is our host, Nish Kumar.
The American humorist reads from his extensive collection of published stories and articles. From April 2010. Show more
An isolated house. The discovery of children's graves. A large number of tagged infants. Stars Penelope Wilton and Adjoah Andoh. From August 2004. Show more
4 Extra Debut. From the Beatles to Mozart, champion racing driver Jackie Stewart makes his castaway choices. With Michael Parkinson. From June 1986.
As summer draws to a close, it is time to leave the Kinsellas and return home. Read by Evanna Lynch. Show more
An unwelcome visitor arrives. Clerical comedy adapted from TV, with Derek Nimmo and William Mervyn. From January 1971. Show more
Father Ben sparks family chaos after losing the keys to their house. Stars Bebe Daniels and Ben Lyon. From November 1952. Show more
Clare is plagued by Brian's marriage proposals, and the family centre has an unveiling. Stars Sally Phillips. From October 2011. Show more
Three family generations symbolise post-war Britain's decline. Bill Nighy stars as struggling music hall artist Archie Rice. Show more
