Paul Jackson dissects 1997 docusoap 'Driving School' which spawned 'reality TV' and made a star of Maureen Rees. From February 2011. Show more
Beautiful Emma meets and marries a doctor, but the lack of passion and excitement soon leads her to stray. Stars John Hurt. Show more
Pierrot Hero: The Story of Clifford Essex
Episode 3: Cowes Regatta, Royalty and Posterity
15 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Clifford Essex and his pioneering pierrots are invited to entertain Edward VII. With Tony Lidington. From February 2013. Show more
Isy’s tale of her driving instructor and a mysterious girl he admires from afar, while she learns more life lessons. From 2013. Show more
Peter Jones tests the knowledge of three comedy experts: Charles Hawtrey, Tommy Trinder and Ron Goodwin. From May 1981. Show more
The tale of Elizabeth Barrett and Robert Browning, and Ernie is set to retire. With guest singer Laura Lee. From February 1975. Show more
The simple wonder of flight and the curious idiosyncrasies of life in the cockpit and in the sky are compellingly explored by an airline pilot.
Comedian and actor Alan Davies chooses Topol singing ‘If I Were A Rich Man’ and ‘St. Swithin's Day’ by Billy Bragg.
4 Extra Debut. From Mahler to The Eagles. Nobel prize-winning chemist, Sir Harry shares his castaway choices with Sue Lawley. From June 2001.
True stories told live in the USA. Sarah Austin Jenness introduces tales of obsession, secrets and discoveries. Show more
The Listening Project
Nigel and Roger - Peak Experiences
5 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 ExtraAvailable for over a year
Fi Glover presents a conversation between Nigel and Roger, who climbed Mount Everest together yet each found it to be a very different experience. Show more
Peter Jones tests the knowledge of three comedy experts: Charles Hawtrey, Tommy Trinder and Ron Goodwin. From May 1981. Show more
The tale of Elizabeth Barrett and Robert Browning, and Ernie is set to retire. With guest singer Laura Lee. From February 1975. Show more
Beautiful Emma meets and marries a doctor, but the lack of passion and excitement soon leads her to stray. Stars John Hurt. Show more
Pierrot Hero: The Story of Clifford Essex
Episode 3: Cowes Regatta, Royalty and Posterity
15 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 ExtraClifford Essex and his pioneering pierrots are invited to entertain Edward VII. With Tony Lidington. From February 2013. Show more
Norwegian writer Karl Ove Knausgaard's struggle to write honestly about his childhood and his father. Read by David Threlfall. Show more
4 Extra Debut. When you share a birthday with your all-time hero, Bob Dylan, you have got to let him know. Written and read by Anne McCartney.
In 1930s California, two migrant workers' dream of owning a place of their own is tragically destroyed. Stars David Tennant. Show more
Poet-in-Residence Daljit Nagra introduces a profile of poet Elizabeth Bishop. Presented by Paul Farley. From April 2012. Show more
Isy’s tale of her driving instructor and a mysterious girl he admires from afar, while she learns more life lessons. From 2013. Show more
Mr Shimojo takes a room in Mrs Bestall's house, but his presence seems to spark a horrifying chain of events. With Sean Barrett. Show more
Black and White by Jan Mark
4. Who's a Pretty Boy Then?
15 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 ExtraAvailable for years
When Dad builds a budgerigar aviary on the strange, bare garden patch, the birds’ behaviour turns alarming. Read by Ann Rye. Show more
True stories told live in the USA. Sarah Austin Jenness introduces tales of obsession, secrets and discoveries. Show more
The Listening Project
Nigel and Roger - Peak Experiences
5 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 ExtraAvailable for over a year
Fi Glover presents a conversation between Nigel and Roger, who climbed Mount Everest together yet each found it to be a very different experience. Show more
The simple wonder of flight and the curious idiosyncrasies of life in the cockpit and in the sky are compellingly explored by an airline pilot.
Comedian and actor Alan Davies chooses Topol singing ‘If I Were A Rich Man’ and ‘St. Swithin's Day’ by Billy Bragg.
4 Extra Debut. From Mahler to The Eagles. Nobel prize-winning chemist, Sir Harry shares his castaway choices with Sue Lawley. From June 2001.
Isy’s tale of her driving instructor and a mysterious girl he admires from afar, while she learns more life lessons. From 2013. Show more
1993: the Party Party sweeps to power. Sitcom characters of the village of Microcosm get excited! Stars Hugh Laurie. From 1987. Show more
The Comedy Club Interviews
Andy Zaltzman - Part 2
5 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 ExtraAvailable for over a year
The best in contemporary comedy. Arthur Smith chats to Andy Zaltzman.
A very special passenger makes the crew of the tiny charter airline act very oddly. Stars Stephanie Cole. From July 2008. Show more
It's time for 'flour power' and suddenly everything turns cool! Craig Brown's satirical history of Britain. From September 2006. Show more
Mr Shimojo takes a room in Mrs Bestall's house, but his presence seems to spark a horrifying chain of events. With Sean Barrett. Show more
Black and White by Jan Mark
4. Who's a Pretty Boy Then?
15 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 ExtraAvailable for years
When Dad builds a budgerigar aviary on the strange, bare garden patch, the birds’ behaviour turns alarming. Read by Ann Rye. Show more
Beautiful Emma meets and marries a doctor, but the lack of passion and excitement soon leads her to stray. Stars John Hurt. Show more
Pierrot Hero: The Story of Clifford Essex
Episode 3: Cowes Regatta, Royalty and Posterity
15 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 ExtraClifford Essex and his pioneering pierrots are invited to entertain Edward VII. With Tony Lidington. From February 2013. Show more
Norwegian writer Karl Ove Knausgaard's struggle to write honestly about his childhood and his father. Read by David Threlfall. Show more
4 Extra Debut. When you share a birthday with your all-time hero, Bob Dylan, you have got to let him know. Written and read by Anne McCartney.
In 1930s California, two migrant workers' dream of owning a place of their own is tragically destroyed. Stars David Tennant. Show more
