Will Gompertz uses five objects to investigate a pivotal aspect of the art of monarchy - the expression of power through the display of wealth and status. From March 2012. Show more

Edith Wharton's tragic love story set in rural Massachusetts. Trapped in a loveless marriage, Ethan Frome becomes obsessed with his wife's cousin Mattie. Show more

4 Extra Debut. Helen envies her neighbour's garden and her life, but discovers that things are not always as they seem. Read by Niamh Cusack.

How trying to overcome her own depression convinced Susan that we all need to talk more. Strong opinions from February 2013. Show more

The family are planning their summer holiday, but will it be plain sailing? Stars Bebe Daniels and Ben Lyon. From May 1954. Show more

A local burglary turns into a Whitehall farce for Chiselbury School. Stars Professor Jimmy Edwards. From September 1961. Show more

Culinary history starts aboard the Mary Rose to discover how salt cod helped create the British Empire. Read by Melody Grove. Show more

Fi Glover introduces a conversation between a theatre and a film director, both of whom major in horror. It's their passion, but is it good for them...? Show more

4 Extra Debut. From Debussy to Imogen Heap, theatre producer Sonia Friedman shares her castaway choices with Kirsty Young. From June 2017.

Catherine Burns introduces tales about heartbreak, fading glory and bearing witness. True stories told live in the USA. Show more

Actor Dennis Quaid chooses 'Into the Mystic' by Van Morrison and 'Life Is Like a Mountain Railway' by Anonymous.

The family are planning their summer holiday, but will it be plain sailing? Stars Bebe Daniels and Ben Lyon. From May 1954. Show more

A local burglary turns into a Whitehall farce for Chiselbury School. Stars Professor Jimmy Edwards. From September 1961. Show more

Edith Wharton's tragic love story set in rural Massachusetts. Trapped in a loveless marriage, Ethan Frome becomes obsessed with his wife's cousin Mattie. Show more

4 Extra Debut. Helen envies her neighbour's garden and her life, but discovers that things are not always as they seem. Read by Niamh Cusack.

On holiday in Amsterdam, retired couple Stella and Gerry discover uncertainties between them. Read by Frances Tomelty. Show more

Michael Feydeau and David Pershore probe a case of counterfeit art. Stars Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis. From April 2003. Show more

It is the beginning of the fish and chip shop course. Meet the eight students and Mark Drummond and Arthur Parrington, who both play key roles in the course's leadership. Show more

The myth that inspired The Flying Dutchman. A classic tale of the power of love and the strength of evil. Stars Gerard Murphy. Show more

4 Extra Debut. Peggy Reynolds explores the lasting appeal of Charles Causley's poem Timothy Winters. Introduced by poet-in-residence Daljit Nagra. From September 2006. Show more

How trying to overcome her own depression convinced Susan that we all need to talk more. Strong opinions from February 2013. Show more

Cornelius and Lark try to get Flora off the island of mutants. Starring Peter Cushing and Vincent Price. Show more

The creepy raconteur's tale of a neuroscientist who tries to revive the victim of a dubious experiment. Stars Mark Gatiss. Show more

Catherine Burns introduces tales about heartbreak, fading glory and bearing witness. True stories told live in the USA. Show more

Actor Dennis Quaid chooses 'Into the Mystic' by Van Morrison and 'Life Is Like a Mountain Railway' by Anonymous.

Culinary history starts aboard the Mary Rose to discover how salt cod helped create the British Empire. Read by Melody Grove. Show more

Fi Glover introduces a conversation between a theatre and a film director, both of whom major in horror. It's their passion, but is it good for them...? Show more

4 Extra Debut. From Debussy to Imogen Heap, theatre producer Sonia Friedman shares her castaway choices with Kirsty Young. From June 2017.

How trying to overcome her own depression convinced Susan that we all need to talk more. Strong opinions from February 2013. Show more

4 Extra's Comedy Club catches up on all the latest from the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.

Unable to tell their sons about the facts of life, Henry and Vera ask their friends. But the Foxes don't like kids, the Goslings don't like each other and Venus takes things to far. Show more

4 Extra's Comedy Club catches up on all the latest from the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.

Learning to drive, the social worker heads to the office Christmas party with Brian. Stars Sally Phillips. From December 2004.

4 Extra's Comedy Club catches up on all the latest from the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.

Ivor Cutler and friends present poems and songs, including the tale of a yellow fly and shoplifting with a twist. From June 1997. Show more

Cornelius and Lark try to get Flora off the island of mutants. Starring Peter Cushing and Vincent Price. Show more

The creepy raconteur's tale of a neuroscientist who tries to revive the victim of a dubious experiment. Stars Mark Gatiss. Show more

Edith Wharton's tragic love story set in rural Massachusetts. Trapped in a loveless marriage, Ethan Frome becomes obsessed with his wife's cousin Mattie. Show more

4 Extra Debut. Helen envies her neighbour's garden and her life, but discovers that things are not always as they seem. Read by Niamh Cusack.

On holiday in Amsterdam, retired couple Stella and Gerry discover uncertainties between them. Read by Frances Tomelty. Show more

Michael Feydeau and David Pershore probe a case of counterfeit art. Stars Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis. From April 2003. Show more

It is the beginning of the fish and chip shop course. Meet the eight students and Mark Drummond and Arthur Parrington, who both play key roles in the course's leadership. Show more

The myth that inspired The Flying Dutchman. A classic tale of the power of love and the strength of evil. Stars Gerard Murphy. Show more