4 Extra Debut. Daljit Nagra introduces tales from Ovid's Metamorphoses, including' Pyramus and Thisbe' and 'Erysichthon'. Written and read by Ted Hughes. From May 1998. Show more
Alex Horne and his five-piece jazz band try interactive cookery, and Kevin Eldon joins them for a song and poetry. From March 2012. Show more
In a watery predicament, Dick and friends have to think fast. Can they outwit their foe and escape? Starring Douglas Kelly. Show more
Suffering amnesia, did amateur sleuth Albert Campion attack a police officer? Roger Allam reads Margery Allingham's mystery. Show more
Crime writer Val McDermid reflects on Elinor Brent-Dyer’s boarding school novels, which inspired her to write. From 2011. Show more
18th-century smuggler Tamsyn's head is turned by hunky new band of outlaws 'Boyz 2 Rob'. Stars Sheridan Smith. From April 2004. Show more
A return visit to Glasgow for old-timers Barry Cryer and Tony Hawks plus Susan Calman and Fred MacAulay on the panel and Jack Dee in the chair. Show more
A stranded railway passenger sparks a chain of disasters. Stars Arthur Lowe, Kenneth Connor and Liz Fraser. From October 1973. Show more
The showbiz veteran relates a calamitous tale of a double act gone wrong. Written and read by Peter Jones. From September 1993. Show more
James Walton's literary quiz posers with John Walsh, Sebastian Faulks, Mark Billingham and Francesca Simon. From October 2010. Show more
Mixed emotions as the school year draws to a close with Mr Holliday's last day in teaching. Stars Karl Howman. From May 1992. Show more
4 Extra Debut. James Golspie proposes to save the City firm of Twigg and Dersingham, but he may not be all he seems. Stars Henry Goodman. Show more
Angela does her homework, as her mother hosts a drinks party for some intellectual friends. Read by Emma Fielding.
Bren and Hilly have been lifelong friends, so when Hilly breaks her wrist Bren comes to help her out. Starring Deborah Findlay and Barbara Flynn. Show more
A stranded railway passenger sparks a chain of disasters. Stars Arthur Lowe, Kenneth Connor and Liz Fraser. From October 1973. Show more
The showbiz veteran relates a calamitous tale of a double act gone wrong. Written and read by Peter Jones. From September 1993. Show more
In a watery predicament, Dick and friends have to think fast. Can they outwit their foe and escape? Starring Douglas Kelly. Show more
Suffering amnesia, did amateur sleuth Albert Campion attack a police officer? Roger Allam reads Margery Allingham's mystery. Show more
Crime writer Val McDermid reflects on Elinor Brent-Dyer’s boarding school novels, which inspired her to write. From 2011. Show more
Melville rescues Mabbut from his captors, but knows Keith is not a tourist straying off the beaten track. Read by Alex Jennings. Show more
Sport and the British
Episode 1: The Rise of Olympism
15 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 ExtraAvailable for over a year
Clare Balding visits Rugby School, which can claim to be the birth place of the modern Olympic games. Show more
Frederic's life is in danger as anarchy rules on the Italian retreat, and it is every man for himself. Stars Patrick Kennedy. Show more
Linda Lear's biography reveals the family history and early years of Peter Rabbit's creator. Read by Lindsay Duncan. Show more
4 Extra Debut. James Golspie proposes to save the City firm of Twigg and Dersingham, but he may not be all he seems. Stars Henry Goodman. Show more
James Walton's literary quiz posers with John Walsh, Sebastian Faulks, Mark Billingham and Francesca Simon. From October 2010. Show more
Mixed emotions as the school year draws to a close with Mr Holliday's last day in teaching. Stars Karl Howman. From May 1992. Show more
18th-century smuggler Tamsyn's head is turned by hunky new band of outlaws 'Boyz 2 Rob'. Stars Sheridan Smith. From April 2004. Show more
A return visit to Glasgow for old-timers Barry Cryer and Tony Hawks plus Susan Calman and Fred MacAulay on the panel and Jack Dee in the chair. Show more
The Challenger crew's settled life on planet 'Paradise' is soon to be shattered. Stars Sean Arnold and Amanda Murray. Show more
A Good Read
Peter Nichols & Christopher Matthew
30 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 ExtraAvailable for over a year
4 Extra Debut. Rosie Boycott, Peter Nichols and Christopher Matthew discuss Daphne du Maurier, Tessa Hadley and Tarquin Hall. From August 2002. Show more
A stranded railway passenger sparks a chain of disasters. Stars Arthur Lowe, Kenneth Connor and Liz Fraser. From October 1973. Show more
The showbiz veteran relates a calamitous tale of a double act gone wrong. Written and read by Peter Jones. From September 1993. Show more
In a watery predicament, Dick and friends have to think fast. Can they outwit their foe and escape? Starring Douglas Kelly. Show more
Suffering amnesia, did amateur sleuth Albert Campion attack a police officer? Roger Allam reads Margery Allingham's mystery. Show more
Crime writer Val McDermid reflects on Elinor Brent-Dyer’s boarding school novels, which inspired her to write. From 2011. Show more
Angela does her homework, as her mother hosts a drinks party for some intellectual friends. Read by Emma Fielding.
Bren and Hilly have been lifelong friends, so when Hilly breaks her wrist Bren comes to help her out. Starring Deborah Findlay and Barbara Flynn. Show more
A return visit to Glasgow for old-timers Barry Cryer and Tony Hawks plus Susan Calman and Fred MacAulay on the panel and Jack Dee in the chair. Show more
A macabre celebrity makeover show and the origins of the internet. Stars David Mitchell and Robert Webb. From September 2009. Show more
Theresa May's first cabinet meeting, an investigation into the Winter Olympics doping scandal, and the new England manager makes his satirical debut. Show more
The Questers get a chance to kill Lord Darkness, but first they must win a contest. Stars Stephen Mangan. From March 2013. Show more
The Challenger crew's settled life on planet 'Paradise' is soon to be shattered. Stars Sean Arnold and Amanda Murray. Show more
A Good Read
Peter Nichols & Christopher Matthew
30 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 ExtraAvailable for over a year
4 Extra Debut. Rosie Boycott, Peter Nichols and Christopher Matthew discuss Daphne du Maurier, Tessa Hadley and Tarquin Hall. From August 2002. Show more
In a watery predicament, Dick and friends have to think fast. Can they outwit their foe and escape? Starring Douglas Kelly. Show more
Suffering amnesia, did amateur sleuth Albert Campion attack a police officer? Roger Allam reads Margery Allingham's mystery. Show more
Crime writer Val McDermid reflects on Elinor Brent-Dyer’s boarding school novels, which inspired her to write. From 2011. Show more
Melville rescues Mabbut from his captors, but knows Keith is not a tourist straying off the beaten track. Read by Alex Jennings. Show more
Sport and the British
Episode 1: The Rise of Olympism
15 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 ExtraAvailable for over a year
Clare Balding visits Rugby School, which can claim to be the birth place of the modern Olympic games. Show more
Frederic's life is in danger as anarchy rules on the Italian retreat, and it is every man for himself. Stars Patrick Kennedy. Show more
Linda Lear's biography reveals the family history and early years of Peter Rabbit's creator. Read by Lindsay Duncan. Show more
4 Extra Debut. James Golspie proposes to save the City firm of Twigg and Dersingham, but he may not be all he seems. Stars Henry Goodman. Show more
James Walton's literary quiz posers with John Walsh, Sebastian Faulks, Mark Billingham and Francesca Simon. From October 2010. Show more
Mixed emotions as the school year draws to a close with Mr Holliday's last day in teaching. Stars Karl Howman. From May 1992. Show more
