Philip Sweeney visits one of the last great accordion dance halls, Le Balajo in Paris. From August 1998.
Anna is suspicious of diplomat George Darrow. Can either of them know happiness? Stars Jodhi May, Ben Miles and Sian Thomas. Show more
Two young brothers are forced to stay with their foster aunt but they are desperate to return home. Read by Robert Harper. Show more
The true story of the comedienne's teen years as a Jehovah's Witness and those she unexpectedly met along the way. With Thom Tuck, Alex Lowe and Cariad Lloyd. From April 2015. Show more
Titters aplenty! Frankie Howerd welcomes Anita Harris, Aidan J, Harvey, George Roper and Bill McGuffie. From November 1978. Show more
There are parallels between Homer's Odyssey and the journeys of refugees today. Poets who are themselves migrants offer new responses to The Odyssey.
The Horse Whisperer author Nicholas Evans chooses 'That's My Funeral' by Barry Humphries and Steve Earle's 'Me and the Eagle'.
From Prokofiev to Nina Simone, actress Dame Harriet Walter shares her castaway choices with Kirsty Young. From June 2011. Show more
Guy Raz explores if we are in a new geological age created by human activity. What does that mean for our future? Show more
The Listening Project
Adie and Ruth: Adventure in the Blood
5 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 ExtraAvailable for over a year
Fi Glover introduces Adie, who might not have been born if his mother hadn't set off travelling, and Ruth, who might have had fewer worries if Adie hadn't inherited her travel bug. Show more
Titters aplenty! Frankie Howerd welcomes Anita Harris, Aidan J, Harvey, George Roper and Bill McGuffie. From November 1978. Show more
Anna is suspicious of diplomat George Darrow. Can either of them know happiness? Stars Jodhi May, Ben Miles and Sian Thomas. Show more
Two young brothers are forced to stay with their foster aunt but they are desperate to return home. Read by Robert Harper. Show more
All is not well at Pennington Hall as Rachel's worst fears come to pass. Compelling new novel about wilderness, family, power and love. Read by Hattie Morahan.
Colin Ford discovers how Eadweard Muybridge's photos of animals revolutionised our understanding of movement. From December 1999.
A Sicilian teenager risks ostracism – and worse – when she bravely speaks out against the Cosa Nostra. Stars Sarah-Jane Fenton. Show more
Poetry Extra
Ask Me: The Poetry of William Stafford
30 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 ExtraAvailable for over a year
Poet Daljit Nagra chooses ‘Ask Me – The Poetry of William Stafford’ - author of 4,000 published poems. From 2014. Show more
The true story of the comedienne's teen years as a Jehovah's Witness and those she unexpectedly met along the way. With Thom Tuck, Alex Lowe and Cariad Lloyd. From April 2015. Show more
A lone survivor on Mars has waited a lifetime for rescue. On his 80th birthday, the phone rings. Starring Kerry Shale. Show more
Dandy secret agent Lucifer Box investigates who is behind dodgy drug-related dealings in 1920s Manhattan. Read by Mark Gatiss. Show more
Guy Raz explores if we are in a new geological age created by human activity. What does that mean for our future? Show more
The Listening Project
Adie and Ruth: Adventure in the Blood
5 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 ExtraAvailable for over a year
Fi Glover introduces Adie, who might not have been born if his mother hadn't set off travelling, and Ruth, who might have had fewer worries if Adie hadn't inherited her travel bug. Show more
There are parallels between Homer's Odyssey and the journeys of refugees today. Poets who are themselves migrants offer new responses to The Odyssey.
The Horse Whisperer author Nicholas Evans chooses 'That's My Funeral' by Barry Humphries and Steve Earle's 'Me and the Eagle'.
From Prokofiev to Nina Simone, actress Dame Harriet Walter shares her castaway choices with Kirsty Young. From June 2011. Show more
The true story of the comedienne's teen years as a Jehovah's Witness and those she unexpectedly met along the way. With Thom Tuck, Alex Lowe and Cariad Lloyd. From April 2015. Show more
Made for 4 Extra. Jonny & The Baptists chat to Arthur and perform their song Ugly Baby.
The cult BBC Radio 1 series tour hits Greenwich University, London. With Stewart Lee and Richard Herring. From November 1993. Show more
Made for 4 Extra. Arthur Smith meets Tom Neenan and Gabby Best on his ramble around Machynlleth.
The Sheffield singer-songwriter investigates unsolved phenomena. With his agent Ken and guest Patrick Mower. From March 2006. Show more
Made for 4 Extra. Arthur chats to George Egg who cooks for him - with a blowtorch.
Josie Long: All of the Planet's Wonders
Obscure Animal Facts
15 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 ExtraAvailable for 9 months
With her thirst for knowledge unquenched, the comedian aims to become the ultimate quiz show contestant. From March 2009. Show more
A lone survivor on Mars has waited a lifetime for rescue. On his 80th birthday, the phone rings. Starring Kerry Shale. Show more
Dandy secret agent Lucifer Box investigates who is behind dodgy drug-related dealings in 1920s Manhattan. Read by Mark Gatiss. Show more
Anna is suspicious of diplomat George Darrow. Can either of them know happiness? Stars Jodhi May, Ben Miles and Sian Thomas. Show more
Two young brothers are forced to stay with their foster aunt but they are desperate to return home. Read by Robert Harper. Show more
All is not well at Pennington Hall as Rachel's worst fears come to pass. Compelling new novel about wilderness, family, power and love. Read by Hattie Morahan.
Colin Ford discovers how Eadweard Muybridge's photos of animals revolutionised our understanding of movement. From December 1999.
A Sicilian teenager risks ostracism – and worse – when she bravely speaks out against the Cosa Nostra. Stars Sarah-Jane Fenton. Show more
