4 Extra Debut. Poet-in-Residence Daljit Nagra introduces The Women of Rainer Maria Rilke, presented by Hayley Radford. From 2009. Show more
Ed finally finds his niche as a contestant on Radio 4’s seminal quiz 'What Do You Know'. Stars Christopher Douglas. From 2013. Show more
Mary Jago leaves a violent relationship, unwittingly placing herself in further jeopardy. Read by Claudie Blakley. Show more
The story of Ladybird children's books including the Peter and Jane series – what's the future? With Clare Jenkins. From 2001. Show more
Lucy is eager to throw a sophisticated New Year's Eve party. But things go horribly, horribly wrong. Stars Daisy Haggard. Show more
Nicholas Parsons presents the 77th series of the iconic panel show. His guests in the second episode are Paul Merton, Shelia Hancock, Tom Allen and Gyles Brandreth. Show more
A job offer for Henry, but are the Corner family happy to relocate? Stars Wendy Craig and Francis Matthews. From November 1970. Show more
Private Walker's van plan to get petrol coupons backfires. Adapted from TV, with Arthur Lowe and Clive Dunn. From March 1974. Show more
Nigel Rees hosts the quotations quiz with Maureen Lipman, Sanjeev Kohli, Penny Smith and Peter Kellner. From August 2014. Show more
With their business struggling, Charles and George turn to nanny. Stars Donald Hewlett and Michael Knowles. From January 1985. Show more
The end of the Austro-Hungarian Empire as seen through the lives of three generations of the Trotta family. Stars Henry Goodman. Show more
4 Extra Debut. In an abandoned hospital, a terminally ill man waits with his wife for the predicted Mayan apocalypse. Read by Lindsay Duncan. Episode 1 of 2. Show more
4 Extra Debut. 1979: Hapless accountant Arthur and wife Gwen's new friendship with Reeve takes a very sinister turn. Stars Reece Shearsmith. Show more
A job offer for Henry, but are the Corner family happy to relocate? Stars Wendy Craig and Francis Matthews. From November 1970. Show more
Private Walker's van plan to get petrol coupons backfires. Adapted from TV, with Arthur Lowe and Clive Dunn. From March 1974. Show more
Mary Jago leaves a violent relationship, unwittingly placing herself in further jeopardy. Read by Claudie Blakley. Show more
The story of Ladybird children's books including the Peter and Jane series – what's the future? With Clare Jenkins. From 2001. Show more
The vivid tale of New York writer Paul Varjak and captivating 1940s girl-about-town Holly Golightly. Read by Henry Goodman. Show more
Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen's Escape to the Country
Episode 1: Humphry Repton
15 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Laurence explores changing ideas about the countryside, starting with early 19th-century landscape designer Humphrey Repton.
An 88-year-old woman defies her children to embark on an independent life after her husband dies. Stars Honor Blackman. Show more
By Andrea Stuart. 4 Extra Debut. Arriving in Britain from Barbados in the 1970s; race, money and class - transcended by skin colour. Show more
The end of the Austro-Hungarian Empire as seen through the lives of three generations of the Trotta family. Stars Henry Goodman. Show more
Nigel Rees hosts the quotations quiz with Maureen Lipman, Sanjeev Kohli, Penny Smith and Peter Kellner. From August 2014. Show more
With their business struggling, Charles and George turn to nanny. Stars Donald Hewlett and Michael Knowles. From January 1985. Show more
Lucy is eager to throw a sophisticated New Year's Eve party. But things go horribly, horribly wrong. Stars Daisy Haggard. Show more
Nicholas Parsons presents the 77th series of the iconic panel show. His guests in the second episode are Paul Merton, Shelia Hancock, Tom Allen and Gyles Brandreth. Show more
Afternoon Reading
Nick Walker - The Further Adventures of the First King of Mars
Episode 1: Ninety Seconds of Terror
15 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 Extra
The fearless commander and crew are plummeting towards Mars with no thick atmosphere to slow them down. Read by Peter Capaldi. Show more
Junior Wizard Rincewind tries to escape Discworld's Dungeon Dimensions, the Demon King of Hell and a parrot. Stars Mark Heap. Show more
4 Extra Debut. Sue MacGregor, Jane Smiley and Helen Lederer discuss books by Muriel Spark, Donald Antrim and Nadine Gordimer. From September 2003. Show more
A job offer for Henry, but are the Corner family happy to relocate? Stars Wendy Craig and Francis Matthews. From November 1970. Show more
Private Walker's van plan to get petrol coupons backfires. Adapted from TV, with Arthur Lowe and Clive Dunn. From March 1974. Show more
Mary Jago leaves a violent relationship, unwittingly placing herself in further jeopardy. Read by Claudie Blakley. Show more
The story of Ladybird children's books including the Peter and Jane series – what's the future? With Clare Jenkins. From 2001. Show more
4 Extra Debut. In an abandoned hospital, a terminally ill man waits with his wife for the predicted Mayan apocalypse. Read by Lindsay Duncan. Episode 1 of 2. Show more
4 Extra Debut. 1979: Hapless accountant Arthur and wife Gwen's new friendship with Reeve takes a very sinister turn. Stars Reece Shearsmith. Show more
Nicholas Parsons presents the 77th series of the iconic panel show. His guests in the second episode are Paul Merton, Shelia Hancock, Tom Allen and Gyles Brandreth. Show more
The comedy zookeeper unleashes his menagerie of laugh-beasts. With Robin Ince, Lucy Porter and Matt Kirshen. From August 2008.
Steve Punt, Hugh Dennis and guests present the week in news through stand-up and sketches. Steve and Hugh are joined by Mae Martin, Andy Zaltzman, Jess Robinson and Luke Kempner. Show more
Milford and Parker arrive in a magical world and embark on a quest. Stars Nick Frost, Matt King and Mark Heap. From October 2002. Show more
Afternoon Reading
Nick Walker - The Further Adventures of the First King of Mars
Episode 1: Ninety Seconds of Terror
15 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 ExtraThe fearless commander and crew are plummeting towards Mars with no thick atmosphere to slow them down. Read by Peter Capaldi. Show more
Junior Wizard Rincewind tries to escape Discworld's Dungeon Dimensions, the Demon King of Hell and a parrot. Stars Mark Heap. Show more
4 Extra Debut. Sue MacGregor, Jane Smiley and Helen Lederer discuss books by Muriel Spark, Donald Antrim and Nadine Gordimer. From September 2003. Show more
Mary Jago leaves a violent relationship, unwittingly placing herself in further jeopardy. Read by Claudie Blakley. Show more
The story of Ladybird children's books including the Peter and Jane series – what's the future? With Clare Jenkins. From 2001. Show more
The vivid tale of New York writer Paul Varjak and captivating 1940s girl-about-town Holly Golightly. Read by Henry Goodman. Show more
Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen's Escape to the Country
Episode 1: Humphry Repton
15 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 ExtraLaurence explores changing ideas about the countryside, starting with early 19th-century landscape designer Humphrey Repton.
An 88-year-old woman defies her children to embark on an independent life after her husband dies. Stars Honor Blackman. Show more
By Andrea Stuart. 4 Extra Debut. Arriving in Britain from Barbados in the 1970s; race, money and class - transcended by skin colour. Show more
The end of the Austro-Hungarian Empire as seen through the lives of three generations of the Trotta family. Stars Henry Goodman. Show more
Nigel Rees hosts the quotations quiz with Maureen Lipman, Sanjeev Kohli, Penny Smith and Peter Kellner. From August 2014. Show more
With their business struggling, Charles and George turn to nanny. Stars Donald Hewlett and Michael Knowles. From January 1985. Show more
