Jazz musician and broadcaster Humphrey Lyttelton explores the world of British dance band leaders in the 1940s. From November 2005.
As Pushkin prepares to fight a duel, his wife begs to hear his most famous story. Based on the poem. Stars Geoffrey Streatfeild.
Young maid Sarah poses for a famous 19th-century photographer. But how long can her enchantment last? Read by Elizabeth Conboy. Show more
After several sleepless nights caused by lights from the new crossing outside their house, Tom's parents must revolt. From 2014. Show more
A rare Australian outing for Archie Andrews and mentor Peter Brough. Radio ventriloquism recorded in Sydney. From January 1957. Show more
Professor Jimmy Edwards' plans to bribe the boys with a sumptuous meal are all washed up. With June Whitfield. From July 1961. Show more
When an author and her husband moved to a small French hamlet, they embraced rural life acquiring pigs. Read by Imogen Stubbs. Show more
The Listening Project
Alex and Rolf - Sing Our Own Song
5 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 ExtraAvailable for over a year
Fi Glover introduces a conversation about musical roots, getting used to success and the allure of writing your own songs rather than covering someone else's work. Show more
From Handel to Strauss. Influential teacher and literary critic Frank Kermode’s castaway choices. With Sue Lawley. From 1997. Show more
Stories of foolhardy flipping and derring-dos. Jad Abumrad and Robert Krulwich explore the world of risk-taking. Show more
A rare Australian outing for Archie Andrews and mentor Peter Brough. Radio ventriloquism recorded in Sydney. From January 1957. Show more
Professor Jimmy Edwards' plans to bribe the boys with a sumptuous meal are all washed up. With June Whitfield. From July 1961. Show more
As Pushkin prepares to fight a duel, his wife begs to hear his most famous story. Based on the poem. Stars Geoffrey Streatfeild.
Young maid Sarah poses for a famous 19th-century photographer. But how long can her enchantment last? Read by Elizabeth Conboy. Show more
Fireman Guy Montag loves his job. But as his life unravels he begins to question all his beliefs. Read by Alex Jennings. Show more
The triumph and the tragedy of The Titanic are keenly remembered by people in Belfast, where the ship was built.
4 Extra Debut. The dirty tricks campaign that nearly destroyed a movie and its creator in the run-up to the 1941 Oscars. Stars Jeff Harding. Show more
4 Extra Debut. Poet-in-Residence Daljit Nagra chooses Between the Ears with Kathleen Jamie, about the Hebridean bird the Corncrake. From January 2004. Show more
After several sleepless nights caused by lights from the new crossing outside their house, Tom's parents must revolt. From 2014. Show more
Katie Hims - Listening to the Dead
2. Four Sons
45 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 ExtraAvailable for 5 months
It's 1914 and Clara, a baker's wife and mother to four sons, knows the war won't be over by Christmas. Starring Michelle Terry. Show more
A governess watches a struggle between a young child, his uncle, and something at the end of the garden. Read by Ruth Gemmell. Show more
Stories of foolhardy flipping and derring-dos. Jad Abumrad and Robert Krulwich explore the world of risk-taking. Show more
When an author and her husband moved to a small French hamlet, they embraced rural life acquiring pigs. Read by Imogen Stubbs. Show more
The Listening Project
Alex and Rolf - Sing Our Own Song
5 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 ExtraAvailable for over a year
Fi Glover introduces a conversation about musical roots, getting used to success and the allure of writing your own songs rather than covering someone else's work. Show more
From Handel to Strauss. Influential teacher and literary critic Frank Kermode’s castaway choices. With Sue Lawley. From 1997. Show more
After several sleepless nights caused by lights from the new crossing outside their house, Tom's parents must revolt. From 2014. Show more
Glory be, Marcus Brigstocke has decided to form his own religion - based on peace, loving kindness and probably war. From August 2014. Show more
From 10pm to midnight, the Comedy Club has two hours of comedy. Plus the Victorian time-travelling magicians Morgan and West have a trick or two up their sleeve for Arthur Smith.
Writers and performers Aisling Bea and Yasmine Akram bring some of Ireland's most popular folklore to life. From November 2012. Show more
A potential burglary brings out Frank's inner hero. Written by and starring Frank Skinner. With Katherine Parkinson. From September 2012. Show more
Tom Caine wakes up and hears music everywhere, but it's not the food of love. Stars Suggs and Bob Monkhouse. From July 2001. Show more
Katie Hims - Listening to the Dead
2. Four Sons
45 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 ExtraAvailable for 5 months
It's 1914 and Clara, a baker's wife and mother to four sons, knows the war won't be over by Christmas. Starring Michelle Terry. Show more
A governess watches a struggle between a young child, his uncle, and something at the end of the garden. Read by Ruth Gemmell. Show more
As Pushkin prepares to fight a duel, his wife begs to hear his most famous story. Based on the poem. Stars Geoffrey Streatfeild.
Young maid Sarah poses for a famous 19th-century photographer. But how long can her enchantment last? Read by Elizabeth Conboy. Show more
Fireman Guy Montag loves his job. But as his life unravels he begins to question all his beliefs. Read by Alex Jennings. Show more
The triumph and the tragedy of The Titanic are keenly remembered by people in Belfast, where the ship was built.
4 Extra Debut. The dirty tricks campaign that nearly destroyed a movie and its creator in the run-up to the 1941 Oscars. Stars Jeff Harding. Show more
