Writer Sarah Hall explores how science fiction suggests how we might reproduce ourselves in the future. From September 2011. Show more

Village friends recall the importance of chocolate in their lives. Starring Sylvia Syms, Paula Wilcox and Eleanor Bron. Show more

Comedian Linda Smith discovers how the wrapper, bang, joke, hat and gift in Christmas crackers came to be. From December 2001.

The crew race against time, but what is Gerti's secret? What future for Carolyn and Herc? Stars Benedict Cumberbatch. From December 2014. Show more

A spy film spoof takes to the rails, while Ron Glum has got money troubles. Stars Jimmy Edwards and June Whitfield. From May 1958. Show more

The much-loved comedy duo make plans to live apart, and two poets wax lyrical. Guest stars Peters and Lee. From February 1975. Show more

Richard Holmes reflects on 50 years pursuing the lives of others and celebrates the art of biography. Read by Patrick Malahide.

Venezuelan pianist Gabriela Montero chooses The Fantasie in C major by Schumann and 'Quintet Opus 18' by Mieczyslaw Weinberg.

4 Extra Debut. After Roy Plomley and Sue Lawley, Terry Wogan shares his third set of castaway choices with Kirsty Young. From January 2012.

True stories told live in the USA. Jenifer Hixson introduces stories exploring bad luck, faith and perilous adventures. Show more

Fi Glover presents a conversation between a father and daughter; Michael is devoted to his Border Collie, and Diane wonders whether perhaps he prefers his dog to his daughter. Show more

A spy film spoof takes to the rails, while Ron Glum has got money troubles. Stars Jimmy Edwards and June Whitfield. From May 1958. Show more

The much-loved comedy duo make plans to live apart, and two poets wax lyrical. Guest stars Peters and Lee. From February 1975. Show more

Village friends recall the importance of chocolate in their lives. Starring Sylvia Syms, Paula Wilcox and Eleanor Bron. Show more

Comedian Linda Smith discovers how the wrapper, bang, joke, hat and gift in Christmas crackers came to be. From December 2001.

A few years after the French Revolution, maid Babette cooks her employers a special meal. Read by Sylvestra Le Touzel. Show more

A lad is convinced a model of the Queen Mary is coming his way for Christmas. Keith Waterhouse's tale is read by Malcolm Hebden.

Transatlantic pen pals since 11, Bristol-based Fay is terrified when Beth announces she coming to visit. Stars Jane Lapotaire. Show more

Poet-in-Residence Daljit Nagra selects Paul Durcan's reading of his poem Christmas Day. From 1997. Show more

The crew race against time, but what is Gerti's secret? What future for Carolyn and Herc? Stars Benedict Cumberbatch. From December 2014. Show more

Zoe and Magnus want a Christmas away from it all, but ghosts in their cottage have more traditional ideas. Stars Hedli Nicklaus. Show more

True stories told live in the USA. Jenifer Hixson introduces stories exploring bad luck, faith and perilous adventures. Show more

Fi Glover presents a conversation between a father and daughter; Michael is devoted to his Border Collie, and Diane wonders whether perhaps he prefers his dog to his daughter. Show more

Richard Holmes reflects on 50 years pursuing the lives of others and celebrates the art of biography. Read by Patrick Malahide.

Venezuelan pianist Gabriela Montero chooses The Fantasie in C major by Schumann and 'Quintet Opus 18' by Mieczyslaw Weinberg.

4 Extra Debut. After Roy Plomley and Sue Lawley, Terry Wogan shares his third set of castaway choices with Kirsty Young. From January 2012.

The sporting legend tries to gauge the English team's success in his own murky way. Stars Christopher Douglas. From June 2001. Show more

The best in contemporary comedy. Arthur Smith chats to Tez Ilyas.

East meets West in the field of online dating and Tim Berners-Lee tweets about his world-changing new invention. From March 2014. Show more

John Waite investigates the shocking claim that the Cartilages were not a real family. With Ben Miller. From October 1996. Show more

In the final recording at the famous BBC Paris Studios, Nick Golson and Tim de Jongh welcome Spike Milligan. From March 1995. Show more

Zoe and Magnus want a Christmas away from it all, but ghosts in their cottage have more traditional ideas. Stars Hedli Nicklaus. Show more

Village friends recall the importance of chocolate in their lives. Starring Sylvia Syms, Paula Wilcox and Eleanor Bron. Show more

Comedian Linda Smith discovers how the wrapper, bang, joke, hat and gift in Christmas crackers came to be. From December 2001.

A few years after the French Revolution, maid Babette cooks her employers a special meal. Read by Sylvestra Le Touzel. Show more

A lad is convinced a model of the Queen Mary is coming his way for Christmas. Keith Waterhouse's tale is read by Malcolm Hebden.

Transatlantic pen pals since 11, Bristol-based Fay is terrified when Beth announces she coming to visit. Stars Jane Lapotaire. Show more