Founding member of The Goon Show, Michael Bentine, shares stories of his life and comedy career. From September 1993. Episode 1 of 6. Show more
In Victor Hugo's epic tale, ex-prisoner Jean Valjean begins a new life as the Mayor of Montreuil. Starring Joss Ackland. Show more
Patrick Muirhead retraces Hilaire Belloc's 1899 walk from Winchester to Canterbury. Today he visits Belloc's house. From December 1999.
The ex-variety star is convinced he can play Malcolm's grandpa in a toffee commercial. Stars Steve Delaney. From January 2008.
Ted's horoscope is astoundingly accurate and George tries solving a mystery. Stars Ted Ray and Peter Sellers. From October 1949. Show more
The comedian's doctor prescribes him a sunshine holiday. Sitcom starring Harry Worth and Jacqueline Clarke. From October 1988. Show more
Made for 4 Extra. In 2013, Steve Boggan packed his bags and flew to San Francisco to join a 21st-century gold rush, and he was not alone.
Comic Julian Clary chooses Tchaikovsky's 1812 Overture and 'If Love Were All' by Noel Coward, as sung by Ian Shaw.
From Grace Jones to his duet with Dolly Parton. Comedian Graham Norton shares his castaway choices with Sue Lawley. From May 2004. Show more
From mountaineering on Everest to TV and stage, actor Brian Blessed shares tales of his life and career. Recorded in 1996. Show more
Ted's horoscope is astoundingly accurate and George tries solving a mystery. Stars Ted Ray and Peter Sellers. From October 1949. Show more
The comedian's doctor prescribes him a sunshine holiday. Sitcom starring Harry Worth and Jacqueline Clarke. From October 1988. Show more
In Victor Hugo's epic tale, ex-prisoner Jean Valjean begins a new life as the Mayor of Montreuil. Starring Joss Ackland. Show more
Patrick Muirhead retraces Hilaire Belloc's 1899 walk from Winchester to Canterbury. Today he visits Belloc's house. From December 1999.
Tough but wary Rachel Caine is a wolf expert. Hattie Morahan reads Sarah Hall's tale of wilderness, family, power and love.
AA Milne relives the agony and ecstasy of amateur dramatics during a country house weekend. Show more
How Frankenstein's creation was sparked by Mary Wollstonecraft's elopement with her lover Percy Shelley. Stars Gerda Stevenson.
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The ex-variety star is convinced he can play Malcolm's grandpa in a toffee commercial. Stars Steve Delaney. From January 2008.
All the Dark Corners
Something in the Water by Paul Cornell
45 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 ExtraAvailable for years
Sceptical scientist James moves to Standlake, famous for its lake monster, but then he sees something. Stars James Nickerson. Show more
By Louise Welsh. Photographing the deserted tower block means going to its 30th floor, which has some strange residents. Stories about ghosts in broad daylight. Show more
From mountaineering on Everest to TV and stage, actor Brian Blessed shares tales of his life and career. Recorded in 1996. Show more
Made for 4 Extra. In 2013, Steve Boggan packed his bags and flew to San Francisco to join a 21st-century gold rush, and he was not alone.
Comic Julian Clary chooses Tchaikovsky's 1812 Overture and 'If Love Were All' by Noel Coward, as sung by Ian Shaw.
From Grace Jones to his duet with Dolly Parton. Comedian Graham Norton shares his castaway choices with Sue Lawley. From May 2004. Show more
The ex-variety star is convinced he can play Malcolm's grandpa in a toffee commercial. Stars Steve Delaney. From January 2008.
Two Scottish soldiers from 1745, found alive in a cave, are introduced to modern society. Stars David Haig. From September 2011. Show more
The best in contemporary comedy. Tonight, Arthur Smith chats to Pierre Novellie.
All the World's a Globe
Episode 3: 3. The Fall of Troy. The Rise of Greece
15 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 ExtraAvailable for 8 months
From Troy to Rome, the National Theatre of Brent’s definitive history of Earth. With guest star Juliet Stevenson. From May 1990. Show more
The Pedants' Association take a trip to the seaside. The satirist pokes fun with Edward Fox and Rory Bremner. From March 2004. Show more
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From ineffectual showbiz reporting to properly saying goodbye to Mister Chips. Sketch show stars Dan Antopolski. From December 2006. Show more
All the Dark Corners
Something in the Water by Paul Cornell
45 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 ExtraAvailable for years
Sceptical scientist James moves to Standlake, famous for its lake monster, but then he sees something. Stars James Nickerson. Show more
By Louise Welsh. Photographing the deserted tower block means going to its 30th floor, which has some strange residents. Stories about ghosts in broad daylight. Show more
In Victor Hugo's epic tale, ex-prisoner Jean Valjean begins a new life as the Mayor of Montreuil. Starring Joss Ackland. Show more
Patrick Muirhead retraces Hilaire Belloc's 1899 walk from Winchester to Canterbury. Today he visits Belloc's house. From December 1999.
Tough but wary Rachel Caine is a wolf expert. Hattie Morahan reads Sarah Hall's tale of wilderness, family, power and love.
AA Milne relives the agony and ecstasy of amateur dramatics during a country house weekend. Show more
How Frankenstein's creation was sparked by Mary Wollstonecraft's elopement with her lover Percy Shelley. Stars Gerda Stevenson.
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