4 Extra Debut. Part poetry and part national topological survey with a seam of encounters along the way; poet and broadcaster Paul Farley's envisages Michael Drayton's Poly-Olbion. Show more
Isy helps out Matlock's new chef and her Elvis impersonator admirer, while looking for signs in her own love life. From 2013. Show more
Father Probert suspects a sect of devil worshippers of murder. Stars Brian Peck. Directed by Alan Ayckbourn. From April 1968. Show more
Henning Wehn investigates 'Ostrock' - the East German rock and pop music scene. What was Erich Honecker’s influence? From 2011. Show more
Vi is sick, and Roy is no help. Then unexpected guests arrive for Victor's birthday party. Stars Ram Jam Holder. From October 2003. Show more
John Lloyd and Jo Brand welcome comedian Helen Arney, designer Thomas Thwaites and ship captain Aseem Hashmi. From 2017. Show more
Viewers are in for a big surprise when Alice appears on a local ITV chat show. Stars Sheila Hancock. From January 1979. Show more
Who can be persuaded to pose for the 'What the Butler Saw' machine? Dad's Army spin-off starring John Le Mesurier. From September 1984. Show more
Nicholas Parsons chairs the devious word game with Paul Merton, Graham Norton, Sue Perkins and Liza Tarbuck. From 2010. Show more
Charles and George are laid off but maintain the pretence of working. Stars Donald Hewlett and Michael Knowles. From 1984. Show more
Apart for five years, Karen agrees to an illicit meeting with Max that is set to spark fatal consequences. Stars John Duttine. Show more
Made for 4 Extra. Detective Inspector Jimmy Perez interviews a Scottish spinster with a buried secret. Read by Sheila Reid. Show more
4 Extra Debut. When an art college wants to their axe jobs, the life models refuse to take the prospect lying down. Stars Steven Cartwright.
Viewers are in for a big surprise when Alice appears on a local ITV chat show. Stars Sheila Hancock. From January 1979. Show more
Who can be persuaded to pose for the 'What the Butler Saw' machine? Dad's Army spin-off starring John Le Mesurier. From September 1984. Show more
Father Probert suspects a sect of devil worshippers of murder. Stars Brian Peck. Directed by Alan Ayckbourn. From April 1968. Show more
Henning Wehn investigates 'Ostrock' - the East German rock and pop music scene. What was Erich Honecker’s influence? From 2011. Show more
The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie by Muriel Spark
1. The Creme de la Creme
15 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 Extra
There's a plot afoot to unseat Miss Brodie at an Edinburgh school for girls, but she is in her prime. Read by Gerda Stevenson. Show more
This listing contains language that some may find offensive.
Madame Bovary by Gustave Flaubert
Episode 1: 1. The Marriage
15 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 ExtraAvailable for years
Beautiful Emma meets and marries Doctor Bovary, but she is distraught over the lack of passion and excitement. Stars John Hurt. Show more
Michael Crawford reads from his autobiography: Frank Spencer-like moments at the births of his two daughters. Show more
Apart for five years, Karen agrees to an illicit meeting with Max that is set to spark fatal consequences. Stars John Duttine. Show more
Nicholas Parsons chairs the devious word game with Paul Merton, Graham Norton, Sue Perkins and Liza Tarbuck. From 2010. Show more
Charles and George are laid off but maintain the pretence of working. Stars Donald Hewlett and Michael Knowles. From 1984. Show more
Vi is sick, and Roy is no help. Then unexpected guests arrive for Victor's birthday party. Stars Ram Jam Holder. From October 2003. Show more
John Lloyd and Jo Brand welcome comedian Helen Arney, designer Thomas Thwaites and ship captain Aseem Hashmi. From 2017. Show more
Captain Jet and Lemmy are not the only ones to heed the mysterious voice. 1955 classic set in 1972. Stars Andrew Faulds. Show more
4 Extra Debut. Sue MacGregor, Esther Rantzen and Oliver James on paperbacks by Jessica Mitford, Angela Carter and Jay McInerney. From July 2003. Show more
Viewers are in for a big surprise when Alice appears on a local ITV chat show. Stars Sheila Hancock. From January 1979. Show more
Who can be persuaded to pose for the 'What the Butler Saw' machine? Dad's Army spin-off starring John Le Mesurier. From September 1984. Show more
Father Probert suspects a sect of devil worshippers of murder. Stars Brian Peck. Directed by Alan Ayckbourn. From April 1968. Show more
Henning Wehn investigates 'Ostrock' - the East German rock and pop music scene. What was Erich Honecker’s influence? From 2011. Show more
Made for 4 Extra. Detective Inspector Jimmy Perez interviews a Scottish spinster with a buried secret. Read by Sheila Reid. Show more
4 Extra Debut. When an art college wants to their axe jobs, the life models refuse to take the prospect lying down. Stars Steven Cartwright.
John Lloyd and Jo Brand welcome comedian Helen Arney, designer Thomas Thwaites and ship captain Aseem Hashmi. From 2017. Show more
Sophie Ellis-Bextor joins the quick-fire comic for stand-up, sketches and music. With Angela McHale and Rhod Gilbert From 2005. Show more
An extended version of the News Quiz for Radio 4 Extra. Show more
From 10pm to midnight, seven days a week, the Comedy Club has two hours of comedy. Plus Jessica Fostekew chats to Felicity Ward.
Sir Arthur Streeb-Greebling on his extraordinary friendship with Eric Clapton. Stars Peter Cook and Chris Morris. From January 1994. Show more
Captain Jet and Lemmy are not the only ones to heed the mysterious voice. 1955 classic set in 1972. Stars Andrew Faulds. Show more
4 Extra Debut. Sue MacGregor, Esther Rantzen and Oliver James on paperbacks by Jessica Mitford, Angela Carter and Jay McInerney. From July 2003. Show more
Father Probert suspects a sect of devil worshippers of murder. Stars Brian Peck. Directed by Alan Ayckbourn. From April 1968. Show more
Henning Wehn investigates 'Ostrock' - the East German rock and pop music scene. What was Erich Honecker’s influence? From 2011. Show more
The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie by Muriel Spark
1. The Creme de la Creme
15 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 ExtraThere's a plot afoot to unseat Miss Brodie at an Edinburgh school for girls, but she is in her prime. Read by Gerda Stevenson. Show more
This listing contains language that some may find offensive.
Madame Bovary by Gustave Flaubert
Episode 1: 1. The Marriage
15 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 ExtraAvailable for years
Beautiful Emma meets and marries Doctor Bovary, but she is distraught over the lack of passion and excitement. Stars John Hurt. Show more
Michael Crawford reads from his autobiography: Frank Spencer-like moments at the births of his two daughters. Show more
Apart for five years, Karen agrees to an illicit meeting with Max that is set to spark fatal consequences. Stars John Duttine. Show more
Nicholas Parsons chairs the devious word game with Paul Merton, Graham Norton, Sue Perkins and Liza Tarbuck. From 2010. Show more
Charles and George are laid off but maintain the pretence of working. Stars Donald Hewlett and Michael Knowles. From 1984. Show more
