Faith's children and Bill's ex-wife threaten her dream of a perfect Christmas. Stars Lynda Bellingham. From December 1992. Show more
As Arthur attempts to engineer a Christmas scotch from an early Secret Santa, he bumps into an old friend from his Army days. Will Arthur be involved in an investment scheme? Show more
Francine Stock and guests recreate Shakespeare's festive 1606 premiere at Whitehall Palace before King James I. From December 2006. Show more
Carole Boyd explores the tradition of writing letters to Father Christmas, featuring some by Dickens and Tolkien. From 2001. Show more
The memories of those involved in the BBC's 1957 groundbreaking hour-long live Christmas Day broadcast from around the country. Show more
The 12-year-olds at Radio 4 Extra insist that Ed Reardon's feline companion Elgar joins him to co-present a 3-hour showcase of programmes about cats from the BBC radio archives. Show more
With rare BBC radio clips of the much-loved entertainer, Maxine Peake remembers friend and Dinnerladies co-star, Victoria Wood. Show more
Catherine is in Bath for the season and finds that in her fertile imagination danger is on every corner. Stars Georgia Groome. Show more
Former MP and diplomat Paddy Ashdown chooses 'The Parting Glass' by The Dubliners and 'Beim Schlafengehen' by Richard Strauss.
4 Extra Debut. Academic and novelist Malcolm Bradbury returns to where he first taught, back in the East Riding of Yorkshire. From March 1990. Show more
The memories of those involved in the BBC's 1957 groundbreaking hour-long live Christmas Day broadcast from around the country. Show more
Francine Stock and guests recreate Shakespeare's festive 1606 premiere at Whitehall Palace before King James I. From December 2006. Show more
Carole Boyd explores the tradition of writing letters to Father Christmas, featuring some by Dickens and Tolkien. From 2001. Show more
Returning home from a seance one Christmas Eve, Ivan Spektroff is horrified by what’s waiting for him. Read by Alec McCowen. Show more
4 Extra Debut. An elderly Jewish man is haunted by his old Irish pal who wants his help to get into Heaven. Christmas tale with Henry Goodman. Show more
The 12-year-olds at Radio 4 Extra insist that Ed Reardon's feline companion Elgar joins him to co-present a 3-hour showcase of programmes about cats from the BBC radio archives. Show more
Comedian Rufus Hound is joined by Gruffalo author Julia Donaldson, who vividly remembers her teenage crush on Mick Jagger. From August 2012. Show more
Samuel's crooked brother lures Joshua into fighting the 'Cockney Monster'. 1770 America sitcom stars Andy Hamilton. From 2000. Show more
Nice or nastiness? What is embarrassing? Stars David Baddiel, Rob Newman, Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis. From February 1990.
Simon Bligh hosts a Christmas flavoured stand-up comedy show, with Luke Ponte, Mitch Benn and Ian Moore. From December 2001. Show more
Returning home from a seance one Christmas Eve, Ivan Spektroff is horrified by what’s waiting for him. Read by Alec McCowen. Show more
4 Extra Debut. An elderly Jewish man is haunted by his old Irish pal who wants his help to get into Heaven. Christmas tale with Henry Goodman. Show more
Catherine is in Bath for the season and finds that in her fertile imagination danger is on every corner. Stars Georgia Groome. Show more
4 Extra Debut. Academic and novelist Malcolm Bradbury returns to where he first taught, back in the East Riding of Yorkshire. From March 1990. Show more
Former MP and diplomat Paddy Ashdown chooses 'The Parting Glass' by The Dubliners and 'Beim Schlafengehen' by Richard Strauss.
The memories of those involved in the BBC's 1957 groundbreaking hour-long live Christmas Day broadcast from around the country. Show more
Francine Stock and guests recreate Shakespeare's festive 1606 premiere at Whitehall Palace before King James I. From December 2006. Show more