4 Extra Debut. Daljit Nagra introduces Poetry Please in which actress Lindsay Duncan reads Keats's erotic and magical poem The Eve of St Agnes. Presented by Roger McGough. Show more
Ed applies for help from a hardship fund, and acquires an enthusiastic new student. With Philip Jackson. From January 2010. Show more
The connection between the Home Secretary, Prime Minister's Press Secretary and murder victim is revealed. Stars Amanda Redman. Show more
4 Extra Debut. Jolyon Jenkins explores the history of the South Crofty tin mine in Cornwall, and the role of tin in Cornish politics. From March 2009. Show more
There's a dinner surprise on the sketch comedy for people growing older disgracefully. Stars Neil Innes and Paula Wilcox. From April 2003. Show more
A return visit to Dorking for regulars Graeme Garden, Tim Brooke-Taylor and Barry Cryer, plus Tony Hawks on the panel and Jack Dee in the chair. Show more
As the platoon guard a German U-boat crew, their captain starts making a list. Adapted from TV with Arthur Lowe. From May 1976. Show more
Newly qualified lawyer Roger annoys his girlfriend Sally by defending a wife-beater. Stars Richard Briers. From July 1971. Show more
James Walton hosts the literary quiz with John Walsh, Sebastian Faulks, Peter Kemp and Andrew Davies. From April 2008. Show more
Crossed swords in the school staff room and a bombshell for headmaster, Mr Beeston. Stars James Grout. From May 1990. Show more
Home Front - Omnibus
Episode 35: 28 September - 2 October 1915
58 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 ExtraAvailable for 12 months
Omnibus edition of the epic drama series set in Great War Britain covering a week that the Wilson family could never have dreamed of. Show more
By Julia Ma. A young Chinese girl has to translate sensitive information for her mother. Read by Liz Sutherland. Show more
The priest makes a fascinating discovery as an archaeological excavation becomes a battlefield. Stars Martin Clunes. Show more
As the platoon guard a German U-boat crew, their captain starts making a list. Adapted from TV with Arthur Lowe. From May 1976. Show more
Newly qualified lawyer Roger annoys his girlfriend Sally by defending a wife-beater. Stars Richard Briers. From July 1971. Show more
The connection between the Home Secretary, Prime Minister's Press Secretary and murder victim is revealed. Stars Amanda Redman. Show more
4 Extra Debut. Jolyon Jenkins explores the history of the South Crofty tin mine in Cornwall, and the role of tin in Cornish politics. From March 2009. Show more
Mrs Miniver by Jan Struther
1. Mrs Miniver Comes Home / 2. On Hampstead Heath
15 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 ExtraAvailable for 10 months
The engaging stories of a 1930s English housewife from normality after holidays to a weekend outing. Read by Penelope Wilton. Show more
Choral conductor Jeremy Summerly discovers the carol he believes to be the very first written in English. From December 2013. Show more
Vanity Fair by William Makepeace Thackeray
1. Moving On
15 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 ExtraAvailable for years
Orphan Becky Sharp and her friend Amelia Sedley leave school. Stephen Fry narrates the Victorian comic tale. With Emma Fielding. Show more
Humorist, writer and broadcaster Alan Coren muses on his beloved part of London, home to potato crisps and the machine gun. Show more
Home Front - Omnibus
Episode 35: 28 September - 2 October 1915
58 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 ExtraAvailable for 12 months
Omnibus edition of the epic drama series set in Great War Britain covering a week that the Wilson family could never have dreamed of. Show more
James Walton hosts the literary quiz with John Walsh, Sebastian Faulks, Peter Kemp and Andrew Davies. From April 2008. Show more
Crossed swords in the school staff room and a bombshell for headmaster, Mr Beeston. Stars James Grout. From May 1990. Show more
There's a dinner surprise on the sketch comedy for people growing older disgracefully. Stars Neil Innes and Paula Wilcox. From April 2003. Show more
A return visit to Dorking for regulars Graeme Garden, Tim Brooke-Taylor and Barry Cryer, plus Tony Hawks on the panel and Jack Dee in the chair. Show more
An invasion by aliens interrupts a wedding anniversary celebration. Sci-fi trilogy stars James Laurenson and Jennifer Piercey. Show more
A Good Read
Misha Glenny and Anne Marie Huby
30 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 ExtraAvailable for over a year
4 Extra Debut. Louise Doughty, Misha Glenny and Anne-Marie Huby discuss books by James Lee Burke, EM Forster and Robert Musil. From April 2001. Show more
As the platoon guard a German U-boat crew, their captain starts making a list. Adapted from TV with Arthur Lowe. From May 1976. Show more
Newly qualified lawyer Roger annoys his girlfriend Sally by defending a wife-beater. Stars Richard Briers. From July 1971. Show more
The connection between the Home Secretary, Prime Minister's Press Secretary and murder victim is revealed. Stars Amanda Redman. Show more
4 Extra Debut. Jolyon Jenkins explores the history of the South Crofty tin mine in Cornwall, and the role of tin in Cornish politics. From March 2009. Show more
By Julia Ma. A young Chinese girl has to translate sensitive information for her mother. Read by Liz Sutherland. Show more
The priest makes a fascinating discovery as an archaeological excavation becomes a battlefield. Stars Martin Clunes. Show more
A return visit to Dorking for regulars Graeme Garden, Tim Brooke-Taylor and Barry Cryer, plus Tony Hawks on the panel and Jack Dee in the chair. Show more
The crew of MJN Air have to face a real live king and a mythical fax machine. Stars Benedict Cumberbatch and Roger Allam. From January 2013. Show more
Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches, with help from Mitch Benn, Andy Zaltzman, Tez Ilyas, Dr Gabrielle Walker and Pippa Evans. Show more
Aggressive marketing director John Weak is back, with no morals and little brain. Stars Alexander Armstrong. From June 2006. Show more
An invasion by aliens interrupts a wedding anniversary celebration. Sci-fi trilogy stars James Laurenson and Jennifer Piercey. Show more
A Good Read
Misha Glenny and Anne Marie Huby
30 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 ExtraAvailable for over a year
4 Extra Debut. Louise Doughty, Misha Glenny and Anne-Marie Huby discuss books by James Lee Burke, EM Forster and Robert Musil. From April 2001. Show more
The connection between the Home Secretary, Prime Minister's Press Secretary and murder victim is revealed. Stars Amanda Redman. Show more
4 Extra Debut. Jolyon Jenkins explores the history of the South Crofty tin mine in Cornwall, and the role of tin in Cornish politics. From March 2009. Show more
Mrs Miniver by Jan Struther
1. Mrs Miniver Comes Home / 2. On Hampstead Heath
15 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 ExtraAvailable for 10 months
The engaging stories of a 1930s English housewife from normality after holidays to a weekend outing. Read by Penelope Wilton. Show more
Choral conductor Jeremy Summerly discovers the carol he believes to be the very first written in English. From December 2013. Show more
Vanity Fair by William Makepeace Thackeray
1. Moving On
15 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 ExtraAvailable for years
Orphan Becky Sharp and her friend Amelia Sedley leave school. Stephen Fry narrates the Victorian comic tale. With Emma Fielding. Show more
Humorist, writer and broadcaster Alan Coren muses on his beloved part of London, home to potato crisps and the machine gun. Show more
Home Front - Omnibus
Episode 35: 28 September - 2 October 1915
58 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 ExtraAvailable for 12 months
Omnibus edition of the epic drama series set in Great War Britain covering a week that the Wilson family could never have dreamed of. Show more
James Walton hosts the literary quiz with John Walsh, Sebastian Faulks, Peter Kemp and Andrew Davies. From April 2008. Show more
Crossed swords in the school staff room and a bombshell for headmaster, Mr Beeston. Stars James Grout. From May 1990. Show more
