Carole Boyd explores the tradition of writing letters to Father Christmas, featuring some by Dickens and Tolkien. From 2001. Show more
Charles Dickens, Wilkie Collins and Elizabeth Gaskell's tale of a woman worried about a derelict house. Stars Marcia Warren. Show more
Linda Smith concludes her panoramic investigation with a visit to the World Cracker Pulling extravaganza. From December 2001.
Christmas creeps up on Arthur, leaving him little time to plan his festive arrangements, like the turkey. Stars Steve Delaney. Show more
A warring pantomime horse trots on, while Ron Glum's love for Eth is tested on a night out. Stars Jimmy Edwards. From May 1958. Show more
Eric and Ernie invite Ann Hamilton over for Christmas dinner - with mistletoe, plus a song from Vince Hill. From December 1977. Show more
A journey into the history and landscapes of the Hebrides and how these islands have shaped Britain. Read by Doon Mackichan.
Vogue's editor Alexandra Shulman chooses 'Ladies who Lunch' by Elaine Stritch and Stevie Wonder's 'Blowin' in the Wind'.
From The Doobie Brothers to Tom Waits, comedy star Victoria Wood makes her castaway choices. With Kirsty Young. From December 2007.
True stories told live in the USA. True stories told live in the USA. Catherine Burns introduces stories about motherhood, from the challenges to the joys. Show more
Samuel West reads Kipling's fantastical tale of the kangaroo who was chased all over Australia by a dingo and found his hop.
A warring pantomime horse trots on, while Ron Glum's love for Eth is tested on a night out. Stars Jimmy Edwards. From May 1958. Show more
Eric and Ernie invite Ann Hamilton over for Christmas dinner - with mistletoe, plus a song from Vince Hill. From December 1977. Show more
Charles Dickens, Wilkie Collins and Elizabeth Gaskell's tale of a woman worried about a derelict house. Stars Marcia Warren. Show more
Linda Smith concludes her panoramic investigation with a visit to the World Cracker Pulling extravaganza. From December 2001.
Omnibus. Lewis Carroll began his fairy-tale about Alice on an 1862 river trip. Robert Douglas-Fairhurst probes the complex history.
4 Extra Debut. 'I couldn't help thinking later that I was to blame.' A childhood prank leaves lifelong scars. Read by John Gordon Sinclair.
Saturday Drama
David Spicer - Kind Hearts and Coronets: Like Father, Like Daughter
1 hour
on BBC Radio 4 Extra
4 Extra Debut. Unity is pursuing a title along with seven Gascoyne family members, all played by Alistair McGowan, who are standing in her way. Show more
Poet-in-Residence Daljit Nagra selects the final part of Paul Durcan's reading of his poem 'Christmas Day'. From 1997. Show more
Christmas creeps up on Arthur, leaving him little time to plan his festive arrangements, like the turkey. Stars Steve Delaney. Show more
4 Extra Debut. 'If one has always been part of a family, the first Christmas alone is rather terrible'. Rosemary Timperley's story. From December 1963. Show more
Christmas Eve 1891, Tooting: Whisky-punch and toasted lobsters aren’t the only frights on the menu. Stars Dinsdale Landen. Show more
True stories told live in the USA. True stories told live in the USA. Catherine Burns introduces stories about motherhood, from the challenges to the joys. Show more
Samuel West reads Kipling's fantastical tale of the kangaroo who was chased all over Australia by a dingo and found his hop.
A journey into the history and landscapes of the Hebrides and how these islands have shaped Britain. Read by Doon Mackichan.
Vogue's editor Alexandra Shulman chooses 'Ladies who Lunch' by Elaine Stritch and Stevie Wonder's 'Blowin' in the Wind'.
From The Doobie Brothers to Tom Waits, comedy star Victoria Wood makes her castaway choices. With Kirsty Young. From December 2007.
Christmas creeps up on Arthur, leaving him little time to plan his festive arrangements, like the turkey. Stars Steve Delaney. Show more
Famed for The Rutles and The Bonzo Dog Band, Neil Innes ruminates wryly on the nature of civilisation. From January 2003. Show more
Taking off with a bump for pilot Martin - the ups and downs of a tiny charter airline. Stars Stephanie Cole. From July 2008. Show more
The saintly Hope Fraser arrives in Hell, throwing Satan into confusion. Devilish comedy stars Andy Hamilton. From December 2002. Show more
4 Extra Debut. 'If one has always been part of a family, the first Christmas alone is rather terrible'. Rosemary Timperley's story. From December 1963. Show more
Christmas Eve 1891, Tooting: Whisky-punch and toasted lobsters aren’t the only frights on the menu. Stars Dinsdale Landen. Show more
Charles Dickens, Wilkie Collins and Elizabeth Gaskell's tale of a woman worried about a derelict house. Stars Marcia Warren. Show more
Linda Smith concludes her panoramic investigation with a visit to the World Cracker Pulling extravaganza. From December 2001.
Omnibus. Lewis Carroll began his fairy-tale about Alice on an 1862 river trip. Robert Douglas-Fairhurst probes the complex history.
4 Extra Debut. 'I couldn't help thinking later that I was to blame.' A childhood prank leaves lifelong scars. Read by John Gordon Sinclair.
Saturday Drama
David Spicer - Kind Hearts and Coronets: Like Father, Like Daughter
1 hour
on BBC Radio 4 Extra4 Extra Debut. Unity is pursuing a title along with seven Gascoyne family members, all played by Alistair McGowan, who are standing in her way. Show more
