4 Extra Debut. Daljit Nagra introduces 'Poetry of the Forgotten People' featuring Oodgeroo Noonuccal and presented by Greta Scacchi. From August 2010. Show more
The Londoner reveals how his rise to stand-up fame seemed to coincide with periods of social upheaval. From May 2010. Show more
After days holed up in his underground den, the fugitive emerges - but has he shaken off his pursuer? Read by Michael Jayston. Show more
CP Lee explores the colourful and sometimes divisive career of the American folk music populariser and actor. From June 2009. Show more
Father's poorly so the family must return to London, but Nancy's fretting over Winston. Stars Maurice Denham. From January 1990. Show more
Radio 4's antidote to panel games sees regulars Graeme Garden, Tim Brooke-Taylor and Barry Cryer joined by Jan Ravens on the panel and Jack Dee in the chair. Show more
Tim Brooke-Taylor is sick of playing women in the pun-packed sketch show. With John Junkin and Barry Cryer. From June 1973. Show more
Walker and Godfrey get trapped in a pumping station and so do their rescuers. Adapted from TV with Arthur Lowe. From June 1976. Show more
Nicholas Parsons chairs the devious word game. With Paul Merton, Sue Perkins, Liza Tarbuck and John Sergeant. From September 2010. Show more
A reconciliation dinner for Trevor and Katherine has an unexpected outcome. Stars Barbara Windsor and Peter Sallis. From December 1986. Show more
By Mike Walker inspired by Holinshed's Chronicles. Edward I is a soldier, lover and father of a wayward son. With Philip Jackson. From May 2011. Show more
Stories from Songwriters
Episode 1: Sunset to Break Your Heart, by Barb Jungr
15 minutes on BBC Radio 4 Extra
4 Extra Debut. Heartbreaking tale set on Shetland that takes its title from Jungr's song of the same name. Read by Suranne Jones. From May 2014. Episode 1 of 3. Show more
Andy is marrying Safi, but there will be no wedding night for them. Andy is serving a life sentence for murder. Stars Paul Hilton. From July 2008. Show more
Tim Brooke-Taylor is sick of playing women in the pun-packed sketch show. With John Junkin and Barry Cryer. From June 1973. Show more
Walker and Godfrey get trapped in a pumping station and so do their rescuers. Adapted from TV with Arthur Lowe. From June 1976. Show more
After days holed up in his underground den, the fugitive emerges - but has he shaken off his pursuer? Read by Michael Jayston. Show more
CP Lee explores the colourful and sometimes divisive career of the American folk music populariser and actor. From June 2009. Show more
Dystopian tale of love, friendship and loss. Kathy looks back on her idyllic childhood at Hailsham. From May 2016.
Astronomer Heather Couper looks at radio waves in space and how they led to the discovery of the pulsar. From June 2008. Show more
Penrose suspects that the war may hold the key to his double murder investigation. Meanwhile, Hedley White, one of the chief suspects, reappears. From April 2008.
4 Extra Debut. As a child, the only instrument Jimi Hendrix had to play on was a broom. But he soon graduated to a real guitar, albeit with one string. From August 2005. Show more
By Mike Walker inspired by Holinshed's Chronicles. Edward I is a soldier, lover and father of a wayward son. With Philip Jackson. From May 2011. Show more
Nicholas Parsons chairs the devious word game. With Paul Merton, Sue Perkins, Liza Tarbuck and John Sergeant. From September 2010. Show more
A reconciliation dinner for Trevor and Katherine has an unexpected outcome. Stars Barbara Windsor and Peter Sallis. From December 1986. Show more
Father's poorly so the family must return to London, but Nancy's fretting over Winston. Stars Maurice Denham. From January 1990. Show more
Radio 4's antidote to panel games sees regulars Graeme Garden, Tim Brooke-Taylor and Barry Cryer joined by Jan Ravens on the panel and Jack Dee in the chair. Show more
Swept across the galaxy, two children must battle the evil Ice Queen. 1998 retelling of The Snow Queen, with Tara Prendergast. Show more
A Good Read
Andrew Roberts and Henry Goodman
30 minutes on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Available for over a year
4 Extra Debut. Andrew Roberts and Henry Goodman join Sue MacGregor to discuss books by John Buchan, Sandor Marai and Jonathan Swift. From February 2005. Show more
Tim Brooke-Taylor is sick of playing women in the pun-packed sketch show. With John Junkin and Barry Cryer. From June 1973. Show more
Walker and Godfrey get trapped in a pumping station and so do their rescuers. Adapted from TV with Arthur Lowe. From June 1976. Show more
After days holed up in his underground den, the fugitive emerges - but has he shaken off his pursuer? Read by Michael Jayston. Show more
CP Lee explores the colourful and sometimes divisive career of the American folk music populariser and actor. From June 2009. Show more
Stories from Songwriters
Episode 1: Sunset to Break Your Heart, by Barb Jungr
15 minutes on BBC Radio 4 Extra
4 Extra Debut. Heartbreaking tale set on Shetland that takes its title from Jungr's song of the same name. Read by Suranne Jones. From May 2014. Episode 1 of 3. Show more
Andy is marrying Safi, but there will be no wedding night for them. Andy is serving a life sentence for murder. Stars Paul Hilton. From July 2008. Show more
Radio 4's antidote to panel games sees regulars Graeme Garden, Tim Brooke-Taylor and Barry Cryer joined by Jan Ravens on the panel and Jack Dee in the chair. Show more
Asked to advise on a new cricketing film, the star player causes havoc in Hollywood. Stars Christopher Douglas. From June 2002. Show more
The best in contemporary comedy. Plus Rob Deering is joined by Phil Wang.
Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches, with guests Gareth Gwynn, Andy Zaltzman, Tamar Broadbent and Eshaan Akhbar. Show more
The comedian reveals how comics come up with all their witty gags. With Alistair McGowan and Rob Rouse. From November 2004. Show more
The Brummie musicologist reveals what he didn't do on the 1980s music scene. Stars Graham Fellows. From October 2001. Show more
Swept across the galaxy, two children must battle the evil Ice Queen. 1998 retelling of The Snow Queen, with Tara Prendergast. Show more
A Good Read
Andrew Roberts and Henry Goodman
30 minutes on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Available for over a year
4 Extra Debut. Andrew Roberts and Henry Goodman join Sue MacGregor to discuss books by John Buchan, Sandor Marai and Jonathan Swift. From February 2005. Show more
After days holed up in his underground den, the fugitive emerges - but has he shaken off his pursuer? Read by Michael Jayston. Show more
CP Lee explores the colourful and sometimes divisive career of the American folk music populariser and actor. From June 2009. Show more
Dystopian tale of love, friendship and loss. Kathy looks back on her idyllic childhood at Hailsham. From May 2016.
Astronomer Heather Couper looks at radio waves in space and how they led to the discovery of the pulsar. From June 2008. Show more
Penrose suspects that the war may hold the key to his double murder investigation. Meanwhile, Hedley White, one of the chief suspects, reappears. From April 2008.
4 Extra Debut. As a child, the only instrument Jimi Hendrix had to play on was a broom. But he soon graduated to a real guitar, albeit with one string. From August 2005. Show more
By Mike Walker inspired by Holinshed's Chronicles. Edward I is a soldier, lover and father of a wayward son. With Philip Jackson. From May 2011. Show more
Nicholas Parsons chairs the devious word game. With Paul Merton, Sue Perkins, Liza Tarbuck and John Sergeant. From September 2010. Show more
A reconciliation dinner for Trevor and Katherine has an unexpected outcome. Stars Barbara Windsor and Peter Sallis. From December 1986. Show more