With his mum very busy at the church, hungry Robert takes action. Starring Brenda Blethyn and Desmond Barritt. From February 1993. Show more
Cleaner Elsie borrows a flat for a night, but must keep caretaker Ramsay out of the way. Stars Roy Dotrice. From February 1982. Show more
The cops probe a link between the deaths in Glasgow and murders in an idyllic village. Stars Finlay Welsh and Anita Vettesse. Show more
4 Extra Debut. Extracts read by Simon Cadell reveal the playwright's strong opinions on England and Englishness. With Graham Payne. From April 1996.
Edward and Tabitha finally face their foe, Colonel Brad. Orwellian sitcom with David Threlfall and Hugh Laurie. From May 1987. Show more
Pam offers home truths about where we live. Poetry and sketches with Felicity Montagu and Geoffrey Whitehead. From January 2014. Show more
Kenneth Horne gets secrets from the BBC backroom boys, and more from the Clissold Saga. With Kenneth Williams. From March 1965. Show more
The creature of Invercockieleekie wreaks a special kind of havoc when confronted with Doddy's singing. From July 1964. Show more
A satirical review of the week's news, chaired by Sandi Toksvig. Andy Hamilton, Sara Pascoe and Andrew Maxwell join regular panellist Jeremy Hardy.
Can we make it to the stars? Are aliens here? Quirky true history with Helen Keen and Peter Serafinowicz. From March 2011. Show more
London 1951: Newly acquitted killer Benji Cann finds refuge at the Asterisk Club, but then turns up dead. Stars David Tennant.
By Julian Barnes. A return visit to the island of Barra brings back memories of decades past, holidays and young love. Read by the veteran actor. Show more
Poetry sparks lust, ruthless ambition and simmering rivalries at a residential writing course in Shropshire. Stars Joanna Tope.
Kenneth Horne gets secrets from the BBC backroom boys, and more from the Clissold Saga. With Kenneth Williams. From March 1965. Show more
The creature of Invercockieleekie wreaks a special kind of havoc when confronted with Doddy's singing. From July 1964. Show more
The cops probe a link between the deaths in Glasgow and murders in an idyllic village. Stars Finlay Welsh and Anita Vettesse. Show more
4 Extra Debut. Extracts read by Simon Cadell reveal the playwright's strong opinions on England and Englishness. With Graham Payne. From April 1996.
Bill and Bella meet up once a month and swap news. Bella has a new man, but he happens to be half her age. Stars Stephen Mangan and Claire Skinner. Show more
Shakespeare's Restless World
7. Ireland: Failures in the Present
15 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 ExtraAvailable for over a year
Neil MacGregor explains how a rare woodcut reveals the troubles and tragedies of Elizabethan Ireland. From 2012. Show more
Billy is now engaged to two girls in his Yorkshire home town, but he imagines an escape to London. Read by Stephen Tompkinson.
Sir Harry recalls his travels, tummy troubles and an unfortunate series of events at sea. Show more
London 1951: Newly acquitted killer Benji Cann finds refuge at the Asterisk Club, but then turns up dead. Stars David Tennant.
The 4 O'Clock Show
David Thewlis, Keep It in the Family and A Monster Calls
1 hour
on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Mel Giedroyc says happy birthday to Harry Potter actor David Thewlis and presents the next episode of A Monster Calls, by award-winning author Patrick Ness.
Home at last, how will Julius Hutch come to terms with the bank that made him rich? Stars Peter Jones. From April 1995. Show more
Edward and Tabitha finally face their foe, Colonel Brad. Orwellian sitcom with David Threlfall and Hugh Laurie. From May 1987. Show more
The antiques quiz visits Harewood House in Yorkshire. With Lars Tharp, Henry Sandon and Sally Kevill-Davies. From April 1998. Show more
The French entertainer talks frankly about his career. Extract of the BBC Home Service's pioneering interview series. From May 1963. Show more
Children's writer and illustrator Judith Kerr inherits a lullaby by Brahms and Gershwin's hit from Porgy and Bess.
Kenneth Horne gets secrets from the BBC backroom boys, and more from the Clissold Saga. With Kenneth Williams. From March 1965. Show more
The creature of Invercockieleekie wreaks a special kind of havoc when confronted with Doddy's singing. From July 1964. Show more
The cops probe a link between the deaths in Glasgow and murders in an idyllic village. Stars Finlay Welsh and Anita Vettesse. Show more
4 Extra Debut. Extracts read by Simon Cadell reveal the playwright's strong opinions on England and Englishness. With Graham Payne. From April 1996.
By Julian Barnes. A return visit to the island of Barra brings back memories of decades past, holidays and young love. Read by the veteran actor. Show more
Poetry sparks lust, ruthless ambition and simmering rivalries at a residential writing course in Shropshire. Stars Joanna Tope.
Pam offers home truths about where we live. Poetry and sketches with Felicity Montagu and Geoffrey Whitehead. From January 2014. Show more
Suggs reads A Brief History of Time, listens to Vivaldi, changes the oil in a car and has his first tap-dancing lesson. From 2009. Show more
From 10pm to midnight, seven days a week, the Comedy Club has two hours of comedy. Plus Tiff Stevenson chats to Joel Dommett.
Heated views on climate as travellers reveal their faith and beliefs. Stars Nat Segnit and Stewart Wright. From September 2008.
Music, prosaic idiosyncrasy and whimsy from the unique Ivor Cutler. With Alison O'Kill and Craig Murray-Orr. From June 1997. Show more
With Rudy about to tie the knot, it's party time - Adam-style. Stars Lenny Henry and Larrington Walker. From February 2011. Show more
Bill and Bella meet up once a month and swap news. Bella has a new man, but he happens to be half her age. Stars Stephen Mangan and Claire Skinner. Show more
Shakespeare's Restless World
7. Ireland: Failures in the Present
15 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 ExtraAvailable for over a year
Neil MacGregor explains how a rare woodcut reveals the troubles and tragedies of Elizabethan Ireland. From 2012. Show more
Billy is now engaged to two girls in his Yorkshire home town, but he imagines an escape to London. Read by Stephen Tompkinson.
Sir Harry recalls his travels, tummy troubles and an unfortunate series of events at sea. Show more
The antiques quiz visits Harewood House in Yorkshire. With Lars Tharp, Henry Sandon and Sally Kevill-Davies. From April 1998. Show more
The French entertainer talks frankly about his career. Extract of the BBC Home Service's pioneering interview series. From May 1963. Show more
Children's writer and illustrator Judith Kerr inherits a lullaby by Brahms and Gershwin's hit from Porgy and Bess.
The cops probe a link between the deaths in Glasgow and murders in an idyllic village. Stars Finlay Welsh and Anita Vettesse. Show more
4 Extra Debut. Extracts read by Simon Cadell reveal the playwright's strong opinions on England and Englishness. With Graham Payne. From April 1996.
London 1951: Newly acquitted killer Benji Cann finds refuge at the Asterisk Club, but then turns up dead. Stars David Tennant.
By Julian Barnes. A return visit to the island of Barra brings back memories of decades past, holidays and young love. Read by the veteran actor. Show more
Poetry sparks lust, ruthless ambition and simmering rivalries at a residential writing course in Shropshire. Stars Joanna Tope.
