4 Extra Debut. Daljit Nagra introduces Lost Voices featuring the travelling, nature-loving, brawling, Newport poet WH Davies. From March 2009. Show more
Stephen K Amos compiles an idiot’s guide to health and medicine with Paul Sinha, Andre Vincent and John Hegley. From 2013. Show more
The kindly detective probes dark deeds in the world of small-time animal charities. Colin Watson mystery starring John Rowe. Show more
4 Extra Debut. Miranda Sawyer examines how the grunge rock music movement influenced a generation of British youth. From June 2009. Show more
Made for 4 Extra. Brian Cox and Robin Ince sift through The Infinite Monkey Cage inbox and answer listener questions, with a little help from some of their friends. Show more
John Lloyd and Sarah Millican welcome comedian Susan Calman, artist Adam Lowe, and TV naturalist Lucy Cooke. From 2016. Show more
With Mainwaring in hospital, the Vicar and the Verger spark platoon unrest. Adapted from TV with Arthur Lowe. From July 1976. Show more
There is double trouble for barrister Roger in a bigamy case. Stars Richard Briers and Barbara Windsor. From September 1971. Show more
James Walton chairs the literary quiz with Sebastian Faulks, John Walsh, Lynne Truss and Mark Billingham. From October 2008. Show more
With PM Harold Macmillan set to appear, a spy infiltrates the futuristic radio soap. Stars Peter Bowles. From February 2008. Show more
Young Boswell heads to London, keen to write Johnson's biography 'in scenes' with conversational dialogue. Stars Kenneth Cranham. Show more
In his remote Welsh cottage, Neil survives the gales but faces another storm - his own vulnerability. Read by Matthew Gravelle. Show more
The Drowned Church: Humanity's ageless champion returns, this time to stop a sinister church congregation under the sea. Starring Paul Hilton.
With Mainwaring in hospital, the Vicar and the Verger spark platoon unrest. Adapted from TV with Arthur Lowe. From July 1976. Show more
There is double trouble for barrister Roger in a bigamy case. Stars Richard Briers and Barbara Windsor. From September 1971. Show more
The kindly detective probes dark deeds in the world of small-time animal charities. Colin Watson mystery starring John Rowe. Show more
4 Extra Debut. Miranda Sawyer examines how the grunge rock music movement influenced a generation of British youth. From June 2009. Show more
The Camomile Lawn by Mary Wesley
6. The Coastguard
15 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 ExtraAvailable for 12 months
Sophie tells all, and Calypso has a secret for Hector, but where is he? Sian Phillips reads the Second World War family saga. Show more
Plants: From Roots to Riches
A Rose by Any Other Name
15 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 ExtraAvailable for over a year
Professor Kathy Willis’s history starts with botanist Carl Linnaeus and a revolutionary grammar for plants. From 2014. Show more
Anne heads off to the dazzling lights of post-war New York in search of a career in the entertainment industry. Stars Madeleine Potter. Show more
USA: 'Brokeback Mountain' author Annie Proulx plans to build the home of her dreams in remote Wyoming. Read by Laura Brook. Show more
Young Boswell heads to London, keen to write Johnson's biography 'in scenes' with conversational dialogue. Stars Kenneth Cranham. Show more
James Walton chairs the literary quiz with Sebastian Faulks, John Walsh, Lynne Truss and Mark Billingham. From October 2008. Show more
With PM Harold Macmillan set to appear, a spy infiltrates the futuristic radio soap. Stars Peter Bowles. From February 2008. Show more
Made for 4 Extra. Brian Cox and Robin Ince sift through The Infinite Monkey Cage inbox and answer listener questions, with a little help from some of their friends. Show more
John Lloyd and Sarah Millican welcome comedian Susan Calman, artist Adam Lowe, and TV naturalist Lucy Cooke. From 2016. Show more
Who ordered the assassination of Door's family? Richard and Door visit a venerable resident of London Below. Stars James McAvoy. Show more
Louise Doughty, Colin Dexter and Russell James discuss books by Martha Gelhorn, AE Housman and Jill Dawson. From August 2001. Show more
With Mainwaring in hospital, the Vicar and the Verger spark platoon unrest. Adapted from TV with Arthur Lowe. From July 1976. Show more
There is double trouble for barrister Roger in a bigamy case. Stars Richard Briers and Barbara Windsor. From September 1971. Show more
The kindly detective probes dark deeds in the world of small-time animal charities. Colin Watson mystery starring John Rowe. Show more
4 Extra Debut. Miranda Sawyer examines how the grunge rock music movement influenced a generation of British youth. From June 2009. Show more
In his remote Welsh cottage, Neil survives the gales but faces another storm - his own vulnerability. Read by Matthew Gravelle. Show more
The Drowned Church: Humanity's ageless champion returns, this time to stop a sinister church congregation under the sea. Starring Paul Hilton.
John Lloyd and Sarah Millican welcome comedian Susan Calman, artist Adam Lowe, and TV naturalist Lucy Cooke. From 2016. Show more
Chris Addison's Civilization
Episode 1: Controlling the Universe
30 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 ExtraAvailable for years
The thinking idiot's anthropologist reveals what's next in the future of mankind. With Geoffrey McGivern. From April 2006. Show more
The best in contemporary comedy. Tom Wrigglesworth is joined by Tim FitzHigham.
A satirical review of the week's news chaired by Miles Jupp. Tune in to hear some bonus material from the live recording that didn't quite make it into the regular weekly show. Show more
This listing contains language that some may find offensive.
Who ordered the assassination of Door's family? Richard and Door visit a venerable resident of London Below. Stars James McAvoy. Show more
Louise Doughty, Colin Dexter and Russell James discuss books by Martha Gelhorn, AE Housman and Jill Dawson. From August 2001. Show more
The kindly detective probes dark deeds in the world of small-time animal charities. Colin Watson mystery starring John Rowe. Show more
4 Extra Debut. Miranda Sawyer examines how the grunge rock music movement influenced a generation of British youth. From June 2009. Show more
The Camomile Lawn by Mary Wesley
6. The Coastguard
15 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 ExtraAvailable for 12 months
Sophie tells all, and Calypso has a secret for Hector, but where is he? Sian Phillips reads the Second World War family saga. Show more
Plants: From Roots to Riches
A Rose by Any Other Name
15 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 ExtraAvailable for over a year
Professor Kathy Willis’s history starts with botanist Carl Linnaeus and a revolutionary grammar for plants. From 2014. Show more
Anne heads off to the dazzling lights of post-war New York in search of a career in the entertainment industry. Stars Madeleine Potter. Show more
USA: 'Brokeback Mountain' author Annie Proulx plans to build the home of her dreams in remote Wyoming. Read by Laura Brook. Show more
The Drowned Church: Humanity's ageless champion returns, this time to stop a sinister church congregation under the sea. Starring Paul Hilton.
The mystical, timeless man tracks a missing person and finds himself an unwilling guest at a sinister hotel. Stars Paul Hilton.
The ageless wanderer is drawn to the case of a magical fiddle player, and finds a tragic love triangle. Stars Paul Hilton. Show more
