Messengers, the history of alchemy, and a sketch about the repeated use of the word 'sketch'! With Carrie Quinlan. From 2012. Show more
Meera Syal reads her own novel about 12-year-old Meena, growing up in a Black Country village in the 1970s.
Leonard Rossiter delivers a satirical musing on the effect of slogans on badges and t-shirts. Written by Barry Pilton. From 1981. Show more
The author and creator of Adrian Mole inherits Billie Holliday's version of 'All of Me' and passes on Ben E King's 'Stand By Me'.
Spitting Image's Roger Law talks to ceramic artists to see if the division between art and industry can be reconciled. From November 2009. Show more
Beauty Olonga is a carer and a self-appointed inspiration. Stars Jocelyn Jee Esien and Felicity Montagu. From October 2009. Show more
Clerical confusion reigns when Noote's friend asks him to marry her. Adapted from TV. With Jonathan Cecil. From July 1972. Show more
An ad in the local paper lands Richard a job as his father's office boy. Stars Bebe Daniels and Ben Lyon. From December 1954. Show more
Time has run out for the Watsons and Malebron, as the Evil have the Treasures. Can Helen help to save Elidor? Stars Toby Hadoke. Show more
In an emotional climax, both Rusty and her mother decide that their lives have to change. Stars Jessica Marshall-Gardiner. Show more
From Tommy Dorsey to the Pied Pipers, playwright Dennis Potter shares his castaway choices with Michael Parkinson. From February 1988.
4 Extra Debut. A worldly priest gets more than he bargained for in the Good Friday confessional. Read by Roger May.
Guy Raz investigates why it is sometimes necessary to make mistakes and face them head-on. With Brian Goldman. Show more
A woman recalls bittersweet memories of the rise and fall of her relationship with her mother. Read by Michelle Fairley. Show more
Meera Syal reads her own novel about 12-year-old Meena, growing up in a Black Country village in the 1970s.
Leonard Rossiter delivers a satirical musing on the effect of slogans on badges and t-shirts. Written by Barry Pilton. From 1981. Show more
The author and creator of Adrian Mole inherits Billie Holliday's version of 'All of Me' and passes on Ben E King's 'Stand By Me'.
Spitting Image's Roger Law talks to ceramic artists to see if the division between art and industry can be reconciled. From November 2009. Show more
A celebration of a classic music hall duo and their immortal gossipy characters. Starring Celia Imrie and Susie Blake. Show more
Clerical confusion reigns when Noote's friend asks him to marry her. Adapted from TV. With Jonathan Cecil. From July 1972. Show more
An ad in the local paper lands Richard a job as his father's office boy. Stars Bebe Daniels and Ben Lyon. From December 1954. Show more
Mel's Mix: The Best of The 4 O'Clock Show
Mary Berry's Simnel Cake, Bjork on the Moomins and Sherlock Holmes
1 hour
on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Mel Giedroyc with the best of this week's shows, including the dawn chorus, Mary Berry's Simnel Cake and Philip Ardagh on Sherlock Holmes.
Time has run out for the Watsons and Malebron, as the Evil have the Treasures. Can Helen help to save Elidor? Stars Toby Hadoke. Show more
In an emotional climax, both Rusty and her mother decide that their lives have to change. Stars Jessica Marshall-Gardiner. Show more
Emily moves with her family into an Edwardian country house and fears she's being haunted. Stars Anna Jones. Show more
Guy Raz investigates why it is sometimes necessary to make mistakes and face them head-on. With Brian Goldman. Show more
A woman recalls bittersweet memories of the rise and fall of her relationship with her mother. Read by Michelle Fairley. Show more
Clerical confusion reigns when Noote's friend asks him to marry her. Adapted from TV. With Jonathan Cecil. From July 1972. Show more
An ad in the local paper lands Richard a job as his father's office boy. Stars Bebe Daniels and Ben Lyon. From December 1954. Show more
From Tommy Dorsey to the Pied Pipers, playwright Dennis Potter shares his castaway choices with Michael Parkinson. From February 1988.
4 Extra Debut. A worldly priest gets more than he bargained for in the Good Friday confessional. Read by Roger May.
Beauty Olonga is a carer and a self-appointed inspiration. Stars Jocelyn Jee Esien and Felicity Montagu. From October 2009. Show more
The Richest Man in Britain
The African Village
30 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 ExtraAvailable for 10 months
Will trillionaire Dave buy an African village to go with his part-time radio station? Stars Mark Williams. From November 2009. Show more
Made for 4 Extra. This week's stories 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. Show more
Jon Ronson talks to conflict photographer Jason Howe about a romantic affair that led to danger and tragedy. From January 2010. Show more
Emily moves with her family into an Edwardian country house and fears she's being haunted. Stars Anna Jones. Show more
From Tommy Dorsey to the Pied Pipers, playwright Dennis Potter shares his castaway choices with Michael Parkinson. From February 1988.
4 Extra Debut. A worldly priest gets more than he bargained for in the Good Friday confessional. Read by Roger May.
Clerical confusion reigns when Noote's friend asks him to marry her. Adapted from TV. With Jonathan Cecil. From July 1972. Show more
An ad in the local paper lands Richard a job as his father's office boy. Stars Bebe Daniels and Ben Lyon. From December 1954. Show more
Beauty Olonga is a carer and a self-appointed inspiration. Stars Jocelyn Jee Esien and Felicity Montagu. From October 2009. Show more
A celebration of a classic music hall duo and their immortal gossipy characters. Starring Celia Imrie and Susie Blake. Show more
