Poet Daljit Nagra introduces 'The Echo Chamber' and poets Roy Fisher and Michael Longley talk to Paul Farley. From November 2013. Show more
Aliens and déjà vu. Alex Horne and his band explore miscellaneous mysterious things via music and comedy. From June 2014. Show more
Seeking safety in the Dorset countryside, the Englishman sets about building himself a shelter. Read by Michael Jayston. From January 2004. Show more
Why was the Dutch Master painter so fascinated with self-portraits? Nigel Warburton investigates. From October 2006.
It's turnip season on the Scottish island and Irene gets an offer she cannot refuse. Stars Lynn Ferguson. From April 2000. Show more
Radio 4's antidote to panel games sees regulars Graeme Garden, Tim Brooke-Taylor and Barry Cryer joined on the panel by Jan Ravens plus Jack Dee in the chair. Show more
Fast-moving fun from a Slough phone box. Tim Brooke-Taylor, John Junkin and Barry Cryer welcome Michael Aspel. From June 1973. Show more
Mainwaring wants a parade mascot, so he decides the platoon must catch one. Adapted from TV with Arthur Lowe. From June 1976. Show more
Nicholas Parsons chairs the devious word game. With panellist Paul Merton, Jenny Eclair, Fred Macaulay and Stephen K. Amos. From August 2010. Show more
Clashes of culture and class as the East End meets Cheshire. Stars Barbara Windsor and Peter Sallis. From December 1986. Show more
A young American prepares to blow up a vital bridge as part of an offensive during the Spanish Civil War. Stars Patrick Kennedy. Show more
Miranda July - No One Belongs Here More Than You
Episode 1: The Swim Team
15 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Made for 4 Extra. Belvedere used to have a swim team, though it did not have a pool. Introduced by the author, read by Bryony Hannah. From September 2015. Show more
Alf's memories come in flashes, returning him to his youth and his troubled marriage. Poignant comedy starring Richard Briers and Rory Kinnear. From May 2009. Show more
Fast-moving fun from a Slough phone box. Tim Brooke-Taylor, John Junkin and Barry Cryer welcome Michael Aspel. From June 1973. Show more
Mainwaring wants a parade mascot, so he decides the platoon must catch one. Adapted from TV with Arthur Lowe. From June 1976. Show more
Seeking safety in the Dorset countryside, the Englishman sets about building himself a shelter. Read by Michael Jayston. From January 2004. Show more
Why was the Dutch Master painter so fascinated with self-portraits? Nigel Warburton investigates. From October 2006.
4 Extra Debut. Towards the end of his life, Rev John Ames writes a letter to his young son to be read posthumously. Read by Garrick Hagon. From August 2006. Show more
Astronomer Heather Couper looks at the science of astrophysics, which began 300 years ago but rocketed in Victorian times. From June 2008. Show more
4 Extra Debut. Murder mystery set in 1934. A playwright travels to London for the final week of her hit play and meets an ill-fated young fan. From April 2008.
4 Extra Debut. Biography of the father of French novelist Alexandre Dumas whose life of derring-do is captured in his son's novels. Read by Hugh Quarshie. From November 2012. Show more
A young American prepares to blow up a vital bridge as part of an offensive during the Spanish Civil War. Stars Patrick Kennedy. Show more
Nicholas Parsons chairs the devious word game. With panellist Paul Merton, Jenny Eclair, Fred Macaulay and Stephen K. Amos. From August 2010. Show more
Clashes of culture and class as the East End meets Cheshire. Stars Barbara Windsor and Peter Sallis. From December 1986. Show more
It's turnip season on the Scottish island and Irene gets an offer she cannot refuse. Stars Lynn Ferguson. From April 2000. Show more
Radio 4's antidote to panel games sees regulars Graeme Garden, Tim Brooke-Taylor and Barry Cryer joined on the panel by Jan Ravens plus Jack Dee in the chair. Show more
Seismologist Sam Rideout makes a sinister discovery when she investigates Australian earthquakes. With Clare Corbett. From 2006. Show more
Comedian Jo Brand and music journalist David Quantick talk to Sue Macgregor about three of their favourite paperbacks Show more
Fast-moving fun from a Slough phone box. Tim Brooke-Taylor, John Junkin and Barry Cryer welcome Michael Aspel. From June 1973. Show more
Mainwaring wants a parade mascot, so he decides the platoon must catch one. Adapted from TV with Arthur Lowe. From June 1976. Show more
Seeking safety in the Dorset countryside, the Englishman sets about building himself a shelter. Read by Michael Jayston. From January 2004. Show more
Why was the Dutch Master painter so fascinated with self-portraits? Nigel Warburton investigates. From October 2006.
Miranda July - No One Belongs Here More Than You
Episode 1: The Swim Team
15 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 ExtraMade for 4 Extra. Belvedere used to have a swim team, though it did not have a pool. Introduced by the author, read by Bryony Hannah. From September 2015. Show more
Alf's memories come in flashes, returning him to his youth and his troubled marriage. Poignant comedy starring Richard Briers and Rory Kinnear. From May 2009. Show more
Radio 4's antidote to panel games sees regulars Graeme Garden, Tim Brooke-Taylor and Barry Cryer joined on the panel by Jan Ravens plus Jack Dee in the chair. Show more
The player battles a case of libel based on an alleged encounter in a portable loo. Stars Christopher Douglas. From June 2002. Show more
Every day from 10pm, the Comedy Club has two hours of comedy. Plus Paul Garner chats to Have I Got News For You producer and Where's The F In News presenter, Jo Bunting.
Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis re-cap the week through topical stand-up and sketches with guests Darren Harriot, Sophie Willan, Jake Yapp, Gemma Arrowsmith and William Sitwell. Show more
The comedian looks at paranoia, obsessions, getting therapy and getting a round in. With Stefano Paolini. From November 2004. Show more
Brian Appleton's History of Rock 'n' Roll
Come Up and See Me
15 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 ExtraAvailable for years
The Brummie musicologist reveals some big rock names who have a lot to thank him for. Stars Graham Fellows. From October 2001. Show more
Seismologist Sam Rideout makes a sinister discovery when she investigates Australian earthquakes. With Clare Corbett. From 2006. Show more
Comedian Jo Brand and music journalist David Quantick talk to Sue Macgregor about three of their favourite paperbacks Show more
Seeking safety in the Dorset countryside, the Englishman sets about building himself a shelter. Read by Michael Jayston. From January 2004. Show more
Why was the Dutch Master painter so fascinated with self-portraits? Nigel Warburton investigates. From October 2006.
4 Extra Debut. Towards the end of his life, Rev John Ames writes a letter to his young son to be read posthumously. Read by Garrick Hagon. From August 2006. Show more
Astronomer Heather Couper looks at the science of astrophysics, which began 300 years ago but rocketed in Victorian times. From June 2008. Show more
4 Extra Debut. Murder mystery set in 1934. A playwright travels to London for the final week of her hit play and meets an ill-fated young fan. From April 2008.
4 Extra Debut. Biography of the father of French novelist Alexandre Dumas whose life of derring-do is captured in his son's novels. Read by Hugh Quarshie. From November 2012. Show more
A young American prepares to blow up a vital bridge as part of an offensive during the Spanish Civil War. Stars Patrick Kennedy. Show more
Nicholas Parsons chairs the devious word game. With panellist Paul Merton, Jenny Eclair, Fred Macaulay and Stephen K. Amos. From August 2010. Show more
Clashes of culture and class as the East End meets Cheshire. Stars Barbara Windsor and Peter Sallis. From December 1986. Show more
