Milton becomes Britain's most well-known yet least effective undercover journalist. With Dave Lamb. From August 2011. Show more
John Mortimer Presents: The Trials of Marshall Hall
1. The Black Trunk
30 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 ExtraAvailable for years
Can Britain's most celebrated criminal barrister save Marie Herman from the gallows? 1894 true story. Stars Tom Baker. Show more
4 Extra Debut. From the law to car parking, comedian Steve Punt investigates the growth of the industry awards ceremony. From May 2009. Show more
The last four people on Earth plus the mysterious stranger ponder continuing the human race. Stars Meera Syal. From May 1999. Show more
A return visit to Hastings for regulars Graeme Garden, Tim Brooke-Taylor and Barry Cryer, with Miles Jupp on the panel and Jack Dee in the chair. Show more
When a light shines out in a blackout, Hodges hauls Mainwaring to court. Adapted from TV with Arthur Lowe. From April 1975. Show more
Can Kate and George organise baby Helen's christening? Adapted from TV with Richard Briers and Prunella Scales. From April 1967. Show more
Using laughing gas for riots? Dave Gorman asks John Fortune to select the public's best loopy idea. From November 2005. Show more
Jack Dee narrates the story of Gerard Hoffnung's classic tale, The Bricklayer's Lament, recorded in 1958. Including contributions from Ian Hislop and Colin Dexter. From Aug 2012. Show more
1911: Lodger Mrs Barrow dies leaving her money to landlord Fred, arousing suspicions. Based on true events. Stars Lynne Seymour. Show more
The Invention of Murder by Judith Flanders
1. The Ratcliffe Highway Murders
15 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 Extra
The Ratcliffe Highway murders of 1811 - how the Victorians turned violent crime into entertainment. Read by Robert Glenister. Show more
Alan Plater - The Devil's Music
1. Roll Jordan Roll
45 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 ExtraAvailable for years
When Megan keeps playing a mystery melody in rehearsals for a jazz festival, she turns musical detective. Stars Rakie Ayola. Show more
When a light shines out in a blackout, Hodges hauls Mainwaring to court. Adapted from TV with Arthur Lowe. From April 1975. Show more
Can Kate and George organise baby Helen's christening? Adapted from TV with Richard Briers and Prunella Scales. From April 1967. Show more
John Mortimer Presents: The Trials of Marshall Hall
1. The Black Trunk
30 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 ExtraAvailable for years
Can Britain's most celebrated criminal barrister save Marie Herman from the gallows? 1894 true story. Stars Tom Baker. Show more
4 Extra Debut. From the law to car parking, comedian Steve Punt investigates the growth of the industry awards ceremony. From May 2009. Show more
Dark secrets threaten to tear a family apart. Sadie Jones' country house drama set in Edwardian England. Read by Hattie Morahan. Show more
Leaving the Karidkote party, Ash rejoins the Guides in Rawalpindi. Epic story of love and war in India. With Vineeta Rishi. Show more
Scotland Yard's top detective Jack Whicher probes a gruesome 1860 country house murder. Read by Deborah Findlay. Show more
1911: Lodger Mrs Barrow dies leaving her money to landlord Fred, arousing suspicions. Based on true events. Stars Lynne Seymour. Show more
Using laughing gas for riots? Dave Gorman asks John Fortune to select the public's best loopy idea. From November 2005. Show more
Pamela has had enough of men, including Merv, so she joins a women's group. Stars Mervyn Stutter. From May 2003. Show more
The last four people on Earth plus the mysterious stranger ponder continuing the human race. Stars Meera Syal. From May 1999. Show more
A return visit to Hastings for regulars Graeme Garden, Tim Brooke-Taylor and Barry Cryer, with Miles Jupp on the panel and Jack Dee in the chair. Show more
4 Extra Debut. Latimer recalls the first time he knew for certain that he could see into the future. Disturbing tale read by Nigel Cooke. Show more
When 82-year-old Ellie revisits her old workplace, she is in turn visited by the past. Can she be forgiven? Stars Doreen Keogh. Show more
A Good Read
Virginia Ironside and Jeremy Lewis
30 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 ExtraAvailable for over a year
Louise Doughty, Jeremy Lewis and Virginia Ironside discuss books by Truman Capote, Italo Calvino and Patrick Hamilton. From April 2000. Show more
When a light shines out in a blackout, Hodges hauls Mainwaring to court. Adapted from TV with Arthur Lowe. From April 1975. Show more
Can Kate and George organise baby Helen's christening? Adapted from TV with Richard Briers and Prunella Scales. From April 1967. Show more
Nick Ross looks back at the case of Dr Buck Ruxton, whose wife and maid went missing in 1935. With Mark Zuber and Anthony Bate. Show more
4 Extra Debut. From the law to car parking, comedian Steve Punt investigates the growth of the industry awards ceremony. From May 2009. Show more
The Invention of Murder by Judith Flanders
1. The Ratcliffe Highway Murders
15 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 ExtraThe Ratcliffe Highway murders of 1811 - how the Victorians turned violent crime into entertainment. Read by Robert Glenister. Show more
Alan Plater - The Devil's Music
1. Roll Jordan Roll
45 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 ExtraAvailable for years
When Megan keeps playing a mystery melody in rehearsals for a jazz festival, she turns musical detective. Stars Rakie Ayola. Show more
A return visit to Hastings for regulars Graeme Garden, Tim Brooke-Taylor and Barry Cryer, with Miles Jupp on the panel and Jack Dee in the chair. Show more
Jack Dee narrates the story of Gerard Hoffnung's classic tale, The Bricklayer's Lament, recorded in 1958. Including contributions from Ian Hislop and Colin Dexter. From Aug 2012. Show more
The best in contemporary comedy. Tonight, Diane Morgan is joined by Sharon Horgan.
Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches, with Gemma Whelan, Jon Holmes and Mitch Benn. Show more
Alan and Lind reveal hidden talents, while Dave seeks a Nun's advice on infidelity. Stars Lesley Sharp. From 2009. Show more
4 Extra Debut. Latimer recalls the first time he knew for certain that he could see into the future. Disturbing tale read by Nigel Cooke. Show more
When 82-year-old Ellie revisits her old workplace, she is in turn visited by the past. Can she be forgiven? Stars Doreen Keogh. Show more
A Good Read
Virginia Ironside and Jeremy Lewis
30 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 ExtraAvailable for over a year
Louise Doughty, Jeremy Lewis and Virginia Ironside discuss books by Truman Capote, Italo Calvino and Patrick Hamilton. From April 2000. Show more
John Mortimer Presents: The Trials of Marshall Hall
1. The Black Trunk
30 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 ExtraAvailable for years
Can Britain's most celebrated criminal barrister save Marie Herman from the gallows? 1894 true story. Stars Tom Baker. Show more
4 Extra Debut. From the law to car parking, comedian Steve Punt investigates the growth of the industry awards ceremony. From May 2009. Show more
Dark secrets threaten to tear a family apart. Sadie Jones' country house drama set in Edwardian England. Read by Hattie Morahan. Show more
Leaving the Karidkote party, Ash rejoins the Guides in Rawalpindi. Epic story of love and war in India. With Vineeta Rishi. Show more
Scotland Yard's top detective Jack Whicher probes a gruesome 1860 country house murder. Read by Deborah Findlay. Show more
1911: Lodger Mrs Barrow dies leaving her money to landlord Fred, arousing suspicions. Based on true events. Stars Lynne Seymour. Show more
Using laughing gas for riots? Dave Gorman asks John Fortune to select the public's best loopy idea. From November 2005. Show more
Pamela has had enough of men, including Merv, so she joins a women's group. Stars Mervyn Stutter. From May 2003. Show more
