Friendless, jobless Angus writes a requiem to himself. He is really a genius, you know. Starring Nick Ball. From May 1995. Show more
An obsessive quest for fitness in ‘Stepping Out’ and a tale of over-zealous security in ‘The Vigilant Rabbit’. From 2015. Show more
Mary Jago is shocked by Alastair's wedding present and Bean, once a suspect, has now vanished. Concluded by Claudie Blakley.
Roger Luckhurst goes in search of the original Curse of the Mummy's Tomb - Western invention or Egyptian reality? From 2012. Show more
Deadline looming, lovelorn romance writer Anna has met a real-live man. Stars Samantha Bond and Hugh Bonneville. From June 2000. Show more
What happens when someone with cerebral palsy leaves home to move into his best friend's flat? Stars Lee Ridley. From 2017. Show more
Rent-a-pet, and an invasion of Earth. Sketches and songs with Graeme Garden, Bill Oddie and David Hatch. From October 1965. Show more
Neddie Seagoon gets a bank job, but is it wise to put him in charge of the gold vault? Stars Spike Milligan. From January 1959. Show more
Steve Punt hosts the battle of wits as three students from the University of Essex take on their professors. From May 2015. Show more
Butterthwaite's frustrated cub reporter Graham faces a steep learning curve. Stars Jeffrey Holland. From June 1996.
With her east London tower block due to come down, Flo’s departure from Dunlop Point takes her back in time. Stars Anna Wing. Show more
By Seamus Deane: A tale of friendship and factions set against evolving attitudes to violence and peace. Read by Sean McGinley and Kerr Logan. Show more
As Christmas approaches, two of the Land Girls announce marriage plans. Will Alice and Oliver do likewise? Stars Samantha Bond.
Rent-a-pet, and an invasion of Earth. Sketches and songs with Graeme Garden, Bill Oddie and David Hatch. From October 1965. Show more
Neddie Seagoon gets a bank job, but is it wise to put him in charge of the gold vault? Stars Spike Milligan. From January 1959. Show more
Mary Jago is shocked by Alastair's wedding present and Bean, once a suspect, has now vanished. Concluded by Claudie Blakley.
Roger Luckhurst goes in search of the original Curse of the Mummy's Tomb - Western invention or Egyptian reality? From 2012. Show more
Budding New York author Paul gets a job, but is still captivated by girl-about-town Holly Golightly. Truman Capote's New York novel. Read by Henry Goodman.
Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen's Escape to the Country
Episode 5: Octavia Hill
15 minutes on BBC Radio 4 Extra
How Octavia set up the National Trust, based on her belief in the importance of nature for the working class.
Lady Slane's decision about what to do with Mr FitzGeorge's vast fortune outrages her family, but a visitor brings hope for the future. Stars Honor Blackman. Show more
A Bulgarian Kiwi novelist finds her sense of home in Scotland. Personal portrait of Britain written and read by Kapka Kassabova. Show more
With her east London tower block due to come down, Flo’s departure from Dunlop Point takes her back in time. Stars Anna Wing. Show more
Steve Punt hosts the battle of wits as three students from the University of Essex take on their professors. From May 2015. Show more
Butterthwaite's frustrated cub reporter Graham faces a steep learning curve. Stars Jeffrey Holland. From June 1996.
Deadline looming, lovelorn romance writer Anna has met a real-live man. Stars Samantha Bond and Hugh Bonneville. From June 2000. Show more
What happens when someone with cerebral palsy leaves home to move into his best friend's flat? Stars Lee Ridley. From 2017. Show more
Afternoon Reading
Nick Walker - The Further Adventures of the First King of Mars
Episode 5: The King's Subjects
15 minutes on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Having managed to lose his crew within 24 hours of landing, the commander discovers a door in the ground. But what lies on the other side? Read by Peter Capaldi. Show more
Deemed a security threat, an employee is swiftly “removed” in an unusual way. Stars John Baddeley. From February 1964. Show more
An exploration of how the Skye Boat Song, written in the 1870s, continues to touch lives. With Tamsin Little. From September 2012. Show more
Rent-a-pet, and an invasion of Earth. Sketches and songs with Graeme Garden, Bill Oddie and David Hatch. From October 1965. Show more
Neddie Seagoon gets a bank job, but is it wise to put him in charge of the gold vault? Stars Spike Milligan. From January 1959. Show more
Mary Jago is shocked by Alastair's wedding present and Bean, once a suspect, has now vanished. Concluded by Claudie Blakley.
Roger Luckhurst goes in search of the original Curse of the Mummy's Tomb - Western invention or Egyptian reality? From 2012. Show more
By Seamus Deane: A tale of friendship and factions set against evolving attitudes to violence and peace. Read by Sean McGinley and Kerr Logan. Show more
As Christmas approaches, two of the Land Girls announce marriage plans. Will Alice and Oliver do likewise? Stars Samantha Bond.
What happens when someone with cerebral palsy leaves home to move into his best friend's flat? Stars Lee Ridley. From 2017. Show more
Award-winning satirist Nish Kumar shines his spotlight of truth on the biggest news stories, in the hope of showing them up for what they really are. Show more
The DJ stands as a school governor, needs a job and tries not to miss his son’s play. Stars Justin Moorhouse. From 2012. Show more
Ectoplasm
Episode 4: The Adventure of the Stupid Ignorant Americans
30 minutes on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Available for years
Lord Zimbabwe and Dr Lilac are moon-bound pursuing abducted hillbillies. With Dan Freedman and Nick Romero. From August 2000. Show more
Afternoon Reading
Nick Walker - The Further Adventures of the First King of Mars
Episode 5: The King's Subjects
15 minutes on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Having managed to lose his crew within 24 hours of landing, the commander discovers a door in the ground. But what lies on the other side? Read by Peter Capaldi. Show more
Deemed a security threat, an employee is swiftly “removed” in an unusual way. Stars John Baddeley. From February 1964. Show more
An exploration of how the Skye Boat Song, written in the 1870s, continues to touch lives. With Tamsin Little. From September 2012. Show more
Mary Jago is shocked by Alastair's wedding present and Bean, once a suspect, has now vanished. Concluded by Claudie Blakley.
Roger Luckhurst goes in search of the original Curse of the Mummy's Tomb - Western invention or Egyptian reality? From 2012. Show more
Budding New York author Paul gets a job, but is still captivated by girl-about-town Holly Golightly. Truman Capote's New York novel. Read by Henry Goodman.
Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen's Escape to the Country
Episode 5: Octavia Hill
15 minutes on BBC Radio 4 Extra
How Octavia set up the National Trust, based on her belief in the importance of nature for the working class.
Lady Slane's decision about what to do with Mr FitzGeorge's vast fortune outrages her family, but a visitor brings hope for the future. Stars Honor Blackman. Show more
A Bulgarian Kiwi novelist finds her sense of home in Scotland. Personal portrait of Britain written and read by Kapka Kassabova. Show more
With her east London tower block due to come down, Flo’s departure from Dunlop Point takes her back in time. Stars Anna Wing. Show more
Steve Punt hosts the battle of wits as three students from the University of Essex take on their professors. From May 2015. Show more
Butterthwaite's frustrated cub reporter Graham faces a steep learning curve. Stars Jeffrey Holland. From June 1996.