Phill Jupitus looks at the heyday of Hobbies Weekly magazine and at a vanished era when men had fun with fretsaws. From March 2002.
Adam Bede by George Eliot (Omnibus)
Episode 2
1 hour, 10 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 ExtraAvailable for years
Staffordshire, 1799. Will the captain's military career, or someone else, prevent a marriage to Hetty? Stars Katherine Igoe. Show more
Margaret Stonborough investigates what happened to her Wittgenstein relations after the war, through the family archive. Show more
Comedian Robert Newman’s 1981 memories of a CND rally and falling in love on the bus. With Rufus Hound. From December 2014. Show more
The newly installed central heating causes temperatures to rise. Stars William Mervyn. From November 1972. Show more
Character comedy supremo Dick Emery spoofs Harley Street doctors and dodgy lonely hearts ads. With Deryck Guyler. From May 1964. Show more
A new interpretation on the importance of The Prince in Machiavelli's life and subsequent reputation. Read by Toby Jones.
Saxophonist Duncan Lamont choses Elise Carlisle's 'My Kid's A Crooner' and his own 'It's Such A Little World'.
4 Extra Debut. From Vera Lynn to Schubert. War journalist and author Clare Hollingworth shares her castaway choices with Sue Lawley. From January 1999.
Guy Raz explores the sinister side of human nature and whether we're all capable of violence. With Steven Pinker. Show more
The Listening Project
Tush and Toller: The Names People Play
5 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 ExtraAvailable for over a year
Fi Glover hears from fish hawker Tush and retired fisherman Toller about the extraordinary names the Hastings fishing community has given its members over the years. Show more
The newly installed central heating causes temperatures to rise. Stars William Mervyn. From November 1972. Show more
Character comedy supremo Dick Emery spoofs Harley Street doctors and dodgy lonely hearts ads. With Deryck Guyler. From May 1964. Show more
Adam Bede by George Eliot (Omnibus)
Episode 2
1 hour, 10 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 ExtraAvailable for years
Staffordshire, 1799. Will the captain's military career, or someone else, prevent a marriage to Hetty? Stars Katherine Igoe. Show more
Margaret Stonborough investigates what happened to her Wittgenstein relations after the war, through the family archive. Show more
Louise experiences David's anger when he finds out about her friendship with Adele. Read by Rosie Cavaliero and Tracy Wiles. Show more
A tale of fate and the rediscovery of mystery and meaning in the enigmatic Land of the Pharaohs. Read by Jonathan Tafler. Show more
4 Extra Debut. Homesteader Marian is caught between her dependable husband, and a mysterious stranger she is relying on. Stars Joshua Stamberg. Show more
Poetry Extra
John Clare: Under the Influence and Thinking on Their Feet
30 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 Extra
4 Extra Debut. Poet in Residence Daljit Nagra chooses Under the Influence and Thinking on Their Feet - the poetry of John Clare. From 2002. Show more
Comedian Robert Newman’s 1981 memories of a CND rally and falling in love on the bus. With Rufus Hound. From December 2014. Show more
Vincent Price tells the tale of faceless commuter Arthur, who proves to be a formidable adversary as danger strikes. With Liz Fraser. Show more
A Sting in the Tale
3. Voices From Another Room by Philip Martin
30 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 ExtraAvailable for years
An artist hears voices in the future discussing a murder involving him. And the murder is about to happen. Stars Neil Dudgeon. Show more
Guy Raz explores the sinister side of human nature and whether we're all capable of violence. With Steven Pinker. Show more
The Listening Project
Tush and Toller: The Names People Play
5 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 ExtraAvailable for over a year
Fi Glover hears from fish hawker Tush and retired fisherman Toller about the extraordinary names the Hastings fishing community has given its members over the years. Show more
A new interpretation on the importance of The Prince in Machiavelli's life and subsequent reputation. Read by Toby Jones.
Saxophonist Duncan Lamont choses Elise Carlisle's 'My Kid's A Crooner' and his own 'It's Such A Little World'.
4 Extra Debut. From Vera Lynn to Schubert. War journalist and author Clare Hollingworth shares her castaway choices with Sue Lawley. From January 1999.
Comedian Robert Newman’s 1981 memories of a CND rally and falling in love on the bus. With Rufus Hound. From December 2014. Show more
Britain's Olympic chances, and can we trust phone-ins? Gary Bellamy takes the calls. Stars Rhys Thomas. From February 2008.
The best in contemporary comedy. Arthur Smith chats to David Baddiel.
Memory issues and is Mary really Mary? Manchester sketch show with Kate Ward, Smug Roberts and Robin Ince. From June 2004. Show more
Jon Ronson meets comedian Bob Mortimer and others who have had experience of winning accolades undeservingly. From April 2013. Show more
Vincent Price tells the tale of faceless commuter Arthur, who proves to be a formidable adversary as danger strikes. With Liz Fraser. Show more
A Sting in the Tale
3. Voices From Another Room by Philip Martin
30 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 ExtraAvailable for years
An artist hears voices in the future discussing a murder involving him. And the murder is about to happen. Stars Neil Dudgeon. Show more
Adam Bede by George Eliot (Omnibus)
Episode 2
1 hour, 10 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 ExtraAvailable for years
Staffordshire, 1799. Will the captain's military career, or someone else, prevent a marriage to Hetty? Stars Katherine Igoe. Show more
Margaret Stonborough investigates what happened to her Wittgenstein relations after the war, through the family archive. Show more
Louise experiences David's anger when he finds out about her friendship with Adele. Read by Rosie Cavaliero and Tracy Wiles. Show more
A tale of fate and the rediscovery of mystery and meaning in the enigmatic Land of the Pharaohs. Read by Jonathan Tafler. Show more
4 Extra Debut. Homesteader Marian is caught between her dependable husband, and a mysterious stranger she is relying on. Stars Joshua Stamberg. Show more
