Simon Brett explores Victorian morality through the popular songs directed at the use of alcohol and drugs. From January 2001.
Winifred Holtby's tale of a woman's journey to independence, set in wartime Yorkshire. Stars Claire Goose and Brigit Forsyth. Show more
The Romantic Road: On the Trail of the German Philosophers
Episode 2: The Early Romantic
15 minutes on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Stephen revisits the town of Marburg, where he was a student in the 1970s, and reflects on the influence of German Romantic philosophy on his life. Show more
Local headmistress Mrs Temple tackles Ramesh over a new range of sweets. Stars Sanjeev Kohli and Donald Mcleary. From October 2012. Show more
The tramp wants a bath – and a parent is summoned to school. With Nicholas Parsons. Sketches by Johnny Speight. From 1962. Show more
David Jason elects to poke fun at the Houses of Parliament. With Sheila Steafel and Chris Emmett. From September 1977. Show more
John le Carré recollects his writing life. Denis Healey's bold claim and lunch with Alec Guinness to discuss George Smiley.
TV presenter and meteorologist Sian Lloyd chooses 'Can Walter' by Meic Stevens and 'Something Inside So Strong' by Labi Siffre.
4 Extra Debut. On her second visit as castaway, the writer selects her tracks, book and luxury item. With Kirsty Young. From May 2010.
Guy Raz asks when the future is uncertain, how should we respond? Are we wired to be positive, to be optimistic? Show more
David Attenborough explores animal signalling, looking at fireflies and their ability to generate light of their own. From 2011. Show more
The tramp wants a bath – and a parent is summoned to school. With Nicholas Parsons. Sketches by Johnny Speight. From 1962. Show more
David Jason elects to poke fun at the Houses of Parliament. With Sheila Steafel and Chris Emmett. From September 1977. Show more
Winifred Holtby's tale of a woman's journey to independence, set in wartime Yorkshire. Stars Claire Goose and Brigit Forsyth. Show more
The Romantic Road: On the Trail of the German Philosophers
Episode 2: The Early Romantic
15 minutes on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Stephen revisits the town of Marburg, where he was a student in the 1970s, and reflects on the influence of German Romantic philosophy on his life. Show more
Captain Tom Barnes must lead his troops in Afghanistan, the scene of war, terror and stories of survival. Read by Paul Bazely.
A young doctor learns that there is more to the medical profession than knowledge. Read by John Moffatt.
4 Extra Debut. A psychologist sent to assess a female prisoner is plunged into a disturbing amoral world. Stars Amy Nuttall and Rachel Pickup. Show more
4 Extra Debut. Poet in Residence Daljit Nagra introduces South of My Days, featuring Australian poet Judith Wright. From June 2009. Show more
Local headmistress Mrs Temple tackles Ramesh over a new range of sweets. Stars Sanjeev Kohli and Donald Mcleary. From October 2012. Show more
A stranger on a train reveals his secret. Robert Bathurst reads the 1901 anti-war story with a disturbing vision of the future. Show more
Kate has been troubled by the voices of children. Will she find an answer returning to her childhood village? Stars Kate Lee. Show more
Guy Raz asks when the future is uncertain, how should we respond? Are we wired to be positive, to be optimistic? Show more
David Attenborough explores animal signalling, looking at fireflies and their ability to generate light of their own. From 2011. Show more
John le Carré recollects his writing life. Denis Healey's bold claim and lunch with Alec Guinness to discuss George Smiley.
TV presenter and meteorologist Sian Lloyd chooses 'Can Walter' by Meic Stevens and 'Something Inside So Strong' by Labi Siffre.
4 Extra Debut. On her second visit as castaway, the writer selects her tracks, book and luxury item. With Kirsty Young. From May 2010.
Local headmistress Mrs Temple tackles Ramesh over a new range of sweets. Stars Sanjeev Kohli and Donald Mcleary. From October 2012. Show more
Jeremy asks whether power comes from the barrel of a gun or from a jar of onion marmalade? With Katy Brand. From February 2013. Show more
The best in contemporary comedy. Arthur Smith chats to Dick Clement and Ian La Frenais.
Made for 4 Extra. This week's stories lovingly bashed, mashed and moulded into sketches, one-liners and hot-takes by the public. Trying to make sense of it all is host Nish Kumar. Show more
Fathers' Mastermind, and a new-style triathlon. Nick Golson and Tim de Jongh welcome guest Rodney Bewes. From April 1994. Show more
A stranger on a train reveals his secret. Robert Bathurst reads the 1901 anti-war story with a disturbing vision of the future. Show more
Kate has been troubled by the voices of children. Will she find an answer returning to her childhood village? Stars Kate Lee. Show more
Winifred Holtby's tale of a woman's journey to independence, set in wartime Yorkshire. Stars Claire Goose and Brigit Forsyth. Show more
The Romantic Road: On the Trail of the German Philosophers
Episode 2: The Early Romantic
15 minutes on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Stephen revisits the town of Marburg, where he was a student in the 1970s, and reflects on the influence of German Romantic philosophy on his life. Show more
Captain Tom Barnes must lead his troops in Afghanistan, the scene of war, terror and stories of survival. Read by Paul Bazely.
A young doctor learns that there is more to the medical profession than knowledge. Read by John Moffatt.
4 Extra Debut. A psychologist sent to assess a female prisoner is plunged into a disturbing amoral world. Stars Amy Nuttall and Rachel Pickup. Show more