4 Extra Debut. Julian Barnes and Hermione Lee visit the places that inspired Alain-Fournier's novel of adolescent love, 'Le Grand Meaulnes'. From April 2012. Show more
London, mid-19th century. At last, a boy is born to Paul Dombey, but at what cost? Stars Alex Jennings and Robert Glenister. Show more
A hard-drinking sailor tries to buy friendship in Liverpool by promising the meal of a lifetime. Read by Gerard McDermott. Show more
The cockney comedian charts his life story during the 1990s, returning to education and becoming a teacher. From June 2010. Show more
The fire brigade and the morning after the night before. More of the northern comic's 1950s monologues. From December 1998. Show more
Spike Milligan's military merrymaking with Barry Humphries and John Bird. Recorded before an audience of soldiers. From June 1965. Show more
BBC Test Match Special’s commentator for 43 years, Henry Blofeld reads his biography, starting with early years at the crease. Show more
The Listening Project
Gill and Wendy - School Reunion
5 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 ExtraAvailable for over a year
Fi Glover presents a conversation full of giggles between two friends remembering their school reunion. From May 2013. Show more
4 Extra Debut. From The Beatles to Strauss, Inspector Morse creator Colin Dexter shares his castaway choices with Sue Lawley. From January 1998.
True stories told live in the USA. Sarah Austin Jenness introduces tales of people in the United States questioning their identities. Show more
Former Children’s Laureate Julia Donaldson with ‘The Warthog’ by Flanders and Swann and her own ‘The World Inside A Book’.
The fire brigade and the morning after the night before. More of the northern comic's 1950s monologues. From December 1998. Show more
Spike Milligan's military merrymaking with Barry Humphries and John Bird. Recorded before an audience of soldiers. From June 1965. Show more
London, mid-19th century. At last, a boy is born to Paul Dombey, but at what cost? Stars Alex Jennings and Robert Glenister. Show more
A hard-drinking sailor tries to buy friendship in Liverpool by promising the meal of a lifetime. Read by Gerard McDermott. Show more
In his neighbour's house, Michael has an unexpected encounter that will have tragic consequences for all. Read by Mark Bazeley. From June 2015.
Film historian David Robinson and writer David Thomson celebrate silent film star Buster Keaton and his movie machine. From December 1999.
Kent, 1940. Fearing a German invasion, tensions run high for a resistance unit in an underground bunker. Stars Ivan Kaye. From July 2010. Show more
4 Extra Debut. Poet Daljit Nagra introduces 'Time for Verse' - George MacBeth in conversation with Liz Lochhead. From 1988. Show more
The cockney comedian charts his life story during the 1990s, returning to education and becoming a teacher. From June 2010. Show more
When a mysterious space object appears in the solar system, SV Endeavour's crew are sent to investigate. Stars Richard Dillane. Show more
True stories told live in the USA. Sarah Austin Jenness introduces tales of people in the United States questioning their identities. Show more
Former Children’s Laureate Julia Donaldson with ‘The Warthog’ by Flanders and Swann and her own ‘The World Inside A Book’.
BBC Test Match Special’s commentator for 43 years, Henry Blofeld reads his biography, starting with early years at the crease. Show more
The Listening Project
Gill and Wendy - School Reunion
5 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 ExtraAvailable for over a year
Fi Glover presents a conversation full of giggles between two friends remembering their school reunion. From May 2013. Show more
4 Extra Debut. From The Beatles to Strauss, Inspector Morse creator Colin Dexter shares his castaway choices with Sue Lawley. From January 1998.
The cockney comedian charts his life story during the 1990s, returning to education and becoming a teacher. From June 2010. Show more
Martin is a man with a van, plus a plane with an otter and a piano with an attitude. With guest Anthony Head. From July 2011. Show more
Tom and the troublesome band in his head set off for the Tower of London. Stars Bob Monkhouse and Suggs. From April 2003. Show more
Ivor Cutler's unique views on language, justice and scratching people's backs. With Craig Murray-Orr. From May 1996. Show more
Surreal saga of a dynasty delicately balanced on the edge of sanity. Written by and starring Viv Stanshall. From December 1996. Show more
When a mysterious space object appears in the solar system, SV Endeavour's crew are sent to investigate. Stars Richard Dillane. Show more
London, mid-19th century. At last, a boy is born to Paul Dombey, but at what cost? Stars Alex Jennings and Robert Glenister. Show more
A hard-drinking sailor tries to buy friendship in Liverpool by promising the meal of a lifetime. Read by Gerard McDermott. Show more
In his neighbour's house, Michael has an unexpected encounter that will have tragic consequences for all. Read by Mark Bazeley. From June 2015.
Film historian David Robinson and writer David Thomson celebrate silent film star Buster Keaton and his movie machine. From December 1999.
Kent, 1940. Fearing a German invasion, tensions run high for a resistance unit in an underground bunker. Stars Ivan Kaye. From July 2010. Show more
