4 Extra Debut. Daljit Nagra introduces the father of American Literature, Walt Whitman and his surprising connection to Bolton. From July 2009. Show more
What will happen to his family when Harvey's racist mum, Lou, has to move in? Stars Mark Benton. From May 2012. Show more
VI Warshawski investigates who sabotaged her car, and learns about the activities of Clayton Phillips. Stars Kathleen Turner. Show more
Lord Morris explores the life of William Cuffay, the son of a slave, and universal suffrage campaigner in 1840s London. From 2010. Show more
Backstage at a comedy club, four comics discover life on the circuit isn't all fun. Stars Philip Jackson. From September 2003. Show more
Nicholas Parsons asks Gyles Brandreth, Esther Rantzen, Paul Merton and Tim Rice to speak on the topic of his choosing - for just a minute. Show more
When a French general visits, there is a mighty platoon motoring mix-up. Adapted from TV with Arthur Lowe. From August 1976. Show more
Lugubrious Les Dawson tells us of thin Albert, and Cosmo discusses modern teenagers. With Eli Woods. From February 1985. Show more
Nigel Rees hosts the quotations quiz with Louise Doughty, Natalie Haynes, Nicholas Owen and Hugo Rifkind. From August 2012. Show more
The staff heatedly debate what makes ‘a good read’, with Mr Beeston as a reluctant mediator. Stars Karl Howman. From June 1991 Show more
Home Front - Omnibus
Episode 43: 11-15 January 1916
58 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 ExtraAvailable for years
In the week when the Welsh and Scottish Trades Unions voted to oppose conscription, there is pressure at the Bevan to return more wounded men to duty. Show more
Thomas Hardy Short Stories - More Tales of Village Life
Episode 1: The Superstitious Man's Story
15 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 Extra
A group of villagers returning to Longpuddle by carrier's van hear a story recalling the strange omens surrounding the death of former resident William Privett. From March 2016. Show more
John le Carre talks about his Cold War spy trilogy including 'Tinker, Tailor, Soldier Spy'. With James Naughtie. From February 1999. Show more
When a French general visits, there is a mighty platoon motoring mix-up. Adapted from TV with Arthur Lowe. From August 1976. Show more
Lugubrious Les Dawson tells us of thin Albert, and Cosmo discusses modern teenagers. With Eli Woods. From February 1985. Show more
VI Warshawski investigates who sabotaged her car, and learns about the activities of Clayton Phillips. Stars Kathleen Turner. Show more
Lord Morris explores the life of William Cuffay, the son of a slave, and universal suffrage campaigner in 1840s London. From 2010. Show more
A good man must choose between his conscience and his duty to the Service. The counter-operation begins. Read by Damian Lewis. Show more
Five Hundred Years of Friendship
Gossips and Goodfellows
15 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 ExtraAvailable for over a year
Social networks in the 16th century and today. Dr Thomas Dixon's absorbing history of friendship over the centuries. From March 2014. Show more
Anarchic Nigel's guide to skool life in the complete and utter shambles that is St Custards. Chiz chiz! Stars Imelda Staunton. Show more
James Rebanks's powerful account of his life as a traditional sheep farmer in the Lake District. Read by Bryan Dick. Show more
Home Front - Omnibus
Episode 43: 11-15 January 1916
58 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 ExtraAvailable for years
In the week when the Welsh and Scottish Trades Unions voted to oppose conscription, there is pressure at the Bevan to return more wounded men to duty. Show more
Nigel Rees hosts the quotations quiz with Louise Doughty, Natalie Haynes, Nicholas Owen and Hugo Rifkind. From August 2012. Show more
The staff heatedly debate what makes ‘a good read’, with Mr Beeston as a reluctant mediator. Stars Karl Howman. From June 1991 Show more
Backstage at a comedy club, four comics discover life on the circuit isn't all fun. Stars Philip Jackson. From September 2003. Show more
Nicholas Parsons asks Gyles Brandreth, Esther Rantzen, Paul Merton and Tim Rice to speak on the topic of his choosing - for just a minute. Show more
Worried that Ruth has the vampire plague, last man on Earth Robert Neville regrets being so candid. Read by Angus McInnes. Show more
4 Extra Debut. Matthew Parris, Barry Norman and Ben Pimlott discuss George Orwell, Donna Leon and George Eliot. From September 2001. Show more
When a French general visits, there is a mighty platoon motoring mix-up. Adapted from TV with Arthur Lowe. From August 1976. Show more
Lugubrious Les Dawson tells us of thin Albert, and Cosmo discusses modern teenagers. With Eli Woods. From February 1985. Show more
VI Warshawski investigates who sabotaged her car, and learns about the activities of Clayton Phillips. Stars Kathleen Turner. Show more
Lord Morris explores the life of William Cuffay, the son of a slave, and universal suffrage campaigner in 1840s London. From 2010. Show more
Thomas Hardy Short Stories - More Tales of Village Life
Episode 1: The Superstitious Man's Story
15 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 ExtraA group of villagers returning to Longpuddle by carrier's van hear a story recalling the strange omens surrounding the death of former resident William Privett. From March 2016. Show more
John le Carre talks about his Cold War spy trilogy including 'Tinker, Tailor, Soldier Spy'. With James Naughtie. From February 1999. Show more
Nicholas Parsons asks Gyles Brandreth, Esther Rantzen, Paul Merton and Tim Rice to speak on the topic of his choosing - for just a minute. Show more
Marcus Brigstocke invites comic Dave Gorman to try new experiences, including horse-riding and a strip club. From January 2013. Show more
Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis are joined by Ellie Taylor, Jon Holmes and Mitch Benn to present the week in news through stand-up and sketches. Show more
The Questers help King Baldwin the Jovial and a kingdom terrorised by a horrid beast. Stars Stephen Mangan. From November 2011. Show more
Worried that Ruth has the vampire plague, last man on Earth Robert Neville regrets being so candid. Read by Angus McInnes. Show more
4 Extra Debut. Matthew Parris, Barry Norman and Ben Pimlott discuss George Orwell, Donna Leon and George Eliot. From September 2001. Show more
VI Warshawski investigates who sabotaged her car, and learns about the activities of Clayton Phillips. Stars Kathleen Turner. Show more
Lord Morris explores the life of William Cuffay, the son of a slave, and universal suffrage campaigner in 1840s London. From 2010. Show more
A good man must choose between his conscience and his duty to the Service. The counter-operation begins. Read by Damian Lewis. Show more
Five Hundred Years of Friendship
Gossips and Goodfellows
15 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 ExtraAvailable for over a year
Social networks in the 16th century and today. Dr Thomas Dixon's absorbing history of friendship over the centuries. From March 2014. Show more
Anarchic Nigel's guide to skool life in the complete and utter shambles that is St Custards. Chiz chiz! Stars Imelda Staunton. Show more
James Rebanks's powerful account of his life as a traditional sheep farmer in the Lake District. Read by Bryan Dick. Show more
Home Front - Omnibus
Episode 43: 11-15 January 1916
58 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 ExtraAvailable for years
In the week when the Welsh and Scottish Trades Unions voted to oppose conscription, there is pressure at the Bevan to return more wounded men to duty. Show more
Nigel Rees hosts the quotations quiz with Louise Doughty, Natalie Haynes, Nicholas Owen and Hugo Rifkind. From August 2012. Show more
The staff heatedly debate what makes ‘a good read’, with Mr Beeston as a reluctant mediator. Stars Karl Howman. From June 1991 Show more
