4 Extra Debut. Poet-in-Residence Daljit Nagra introduces Adventures in Poetry featuring Tennyson's Lady of Shalott with Peggy Reynolds. From 2006. Show more
To further his career as a top celebrity, Arthur tries to make a documentary about himself to sell to the BBC. Stars Steve Delaney and Mel Giedroyc. From February 2009. Show more
A harrowing attack on a child means uncomfortable questions about justice. Meanwhile, who robs the robbers? Stars Ray Brooks. Show more
4 Extra Debut. Stephen Evans traces the 800-year history of the St Thomas Church boys' choir of Leipzig, from the days of JS Bach through Mendelssohn, war years and communism. Show more
Eliott and Esther are on the brink of admitting their attraction, but there's a snag. Stars Michael Brandon. From February 2009. Show more
David Mitchell gets Richard Osman, Arthur Smith, Lou Sanders and Phil Wang to lie with some truths. From 2017. Show more
Tim Brooke-Taylor, John Junkin and Barry Cryer punctuate fast-moving sketches with excruciating puns. Show more
The platoon takes action when a High Explosive Attack Device goes haywire. Adapted from TV. With Arthur Lowe. From April 1976. Show more
Nicholas Parsons chairs the devious word game. With Paul Merton, Jenny Eclair, Pam Ayres and Gyles Brandreth. From March 2010.
The 1962 cast of the futuristic sci-fi soap fear they are cursed when an engineer dies. Stars Peter Bowles. From January 2008. Show more
Rejected Tess hopes that husband Angel will forgive her, but then she meets the father of her child. Stars Claire Rushbrook.
By Tom Stoppard: Matthew Arnold engages in animated internal debate with himself about his poem On Dover Beach and its place in history. Show more
4 Extra Debut. After 38 years, Albert Buxton's redundancy feels more painful when his son helps to spark his obsolescence. Stars Brian Blessed. Show more
Tim Brooke-Taylor, John Junkin and Barry Cryer punctuate fast-moving sketches with excruciating puns. Show more
The platoon takes action when a High Explosive Attack Device goes haywire. Adapted from TV. With Arthur Lowe. From April 1976. Show more
A harrowing attack on a child means uncomfortable questions about justice. Meanwhile, who robs the robbers? Stars Ray Brooks. Show more
4 Extra Debut. Stephen Evans traces the 800-year history of the St Thomas Church boys' choir of Leipzig, from the days of JS Bach through Mendelssohn, war years and communism. Show more
The Swiss won't publish his work, so Anna's father takes the family to Paris. Judith Kerr's semi-autobiographical story. Read by Rosemary Leach. Show more
The Drawings on the Wall
Episode 1: The Legless Women of Creswell Craggs
15 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Dr George Nash explores Western Europe's most remarkable rock art sites. He examines extinct animals and strange female forms in Church Hole Cave in Derbyshire. Show more
Richardson decides to try and cut himself off from everyone, but then he spots a figure he knows. Stars Tim Pigott-Smith. Show more
4 Extra Debut. Yang Jishen's untold story of Mao's Great Famine during which 36 million Chinese starved to death. Read by David Yip. Show more
Rejected Tess hopes that husband Angel will forgive her, but then she meets the father of her child. Stars Claire Rushbrook.
Nicholas Parsons chairs the devious word game. With Paul Merton, Jenny Eclair, Pam Ayres and Gyles Brandreth. From March 2010.
The 1962 cast of the futuristic sci-fi soap fear they are cursed when an engineer dies. Stars Peter Bowles. From January 2008. Show more
Eliott and Esther are on the brink of admitting their attraction, but there's a snag. Stars Michael Brandon. From February 2009. Show more
David Mitchell gets Richard Osman, Arthur Smith, Lou Sanders and Phil Wang to lie with some truths. From 2017. Show more
The secret of long life has been uncovered, and Diana must face the intense media pressure alone. Read by Joanna Tope. Show more
A Good Read
Mike Harding & Professor Susan Greenfield
30 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 ExtraAvailable for over a year
Sue MacGregor, Mike Harding and Professor Susan Greenfield discuss Winifred Watson, Sebastian Haffner and Eric Newby. From December 2004. Show more
Tim Brooke-Taylor, John Junkin and Barry Cryer punctuate fast-moving sketches with excruciating puns. Show more
The platoon takes action when a High Explosive Attack Device goes haywire. Adapted from TV. With Arthur Lowe. From April 1976. Show more
A harrowing attack on a child means uncomfortable questions about justice. Meanwhile, who robs the robbers? Stars Ray Brooks. Show more
4 Extra Debut. Stephen Evans traces the 800-year history of the St Thomas Church boys' choir of Leipzig, from the days of JS Bach through Mendelssohn, war years and communism. Show more
By Tom Stoppard: Matthew Arnold engages in animated internal debate with himself about his poem On Dover Beach and its place in history. Show more
4 Extra Debut. After 38 years, Albert Buxton's redundancy feels more painful when his son helps to spark his obsolescence. Stars Brian Blessed. Show more
David Mitchell gets Richard Osman, Arthur Smith, Lou Sanders and Phil Wang to lie with some truths. From 2017. Show more
The cartoonist claims dinosaurs mastered the 3Rs - reading, writing and riding bicycles. Stars Paul McCrink. From February 2003. Show more
Johnno's set for a day out with his girlfriend, but Lloydie's still crashing on his sofa. Stars Will Adamsdale. From March 2010. Show more
Made for 4 Extra. Miles Jupp chairs a satirical review of the week's news in an extended version of Friday's programme.
The Scottish humorist samples the archives and also enjoys some Marabut music and a jolly Japanese ditty. From August 1991. Show more
The secret of long life has been uncovered, and Diana must face the intense media pressure alone. Read by Joanna Tope. Show more
A Good Read
Mike Harding & Professor Susan Greenfield
30 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 ExtraAvailable for over a year
Sue MacGregor, Mike Harding and Professor Susan Greenfield discuss Winifred Watson, Sebastian Haffner and Eric Newby. From December 2004. Show more
A harrowing attack on a child means uncomfortable questions about justice. Meanwhile, who robs the robbers? Stars Ray Brooks. Show more
4 Extra Debut. Stephen Evans traces the 800-year history of the St Thomas Church boys' choir of Leipzig, from the days of JS Bach through Mendelssohn, war years and communism. Show more
The Swiss won't publish his work, so Anna's father takes the family to Paris. Judith Kerr's semi-autobiographical story. Read by Rosemary Leach. Show more
The Drawings on the Wall
Episode 1: The Legless Women of Creswell Craggs
15 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 ExtraDr George Nash explores Western Europe's most remarkable rock art sites. He examines extinct animals and strange female forms in Church Hole Cave in Derbyshire. Show more
Richardson decides to try and cut himself off from everyone, but then he spots a figure he knows. Stars Tim Pigott-Smith. Show more
4 Extra Debut. Yang Jishen's untold story of Mao's Great Famine during which 36 million Chinese starved to death. Read by David Yip. Show more
Rejected Tess hopes that husband Angel will forgive her, but then she meets the father of her child. Stars Claire Rushbrook.
Nicholas Parsons chairs the devious word game. With Paul Merton, Jenny Eclair, Pam Ayres and Gyles Brandreth. From March 2010.
The 1962 cast of the futuristic sci-fi soap fear they are cursed when an engineer dies. Stars Peter Bowles. From January 2008. Show more
