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on BBC Radio 4 ExtraThe founding Goon Show member and comic actor looks back to his repeated efforts to sign up for the war. From September 1993.
1 hour, 15 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 ExtraSan Francisco, 1976. Barbary Lane's residents are on the move, Mary Ann on the high seas and Mona on the highway. Stars Lydia Wilson. From February 2013.
In 1871, Whistler paints a masterpiece picture of his mother. A century later, it reappears. Read by Susannah York. Show more
The Sparrowhawk team are forced to work together to overcome a little problem in the office. Stars Sally Phillips. From July 2015. Show more
A spoof Paul Temple and wires get crossed on the telephone. Sketch comedy with Ronnie Barker and Pauline Yates. From July 1972. Show more
Harry enters a radio quiz. Will his general knowledge taken from cigarette cards suffice? With Miriam Margoyles. From September 1976. Show more
Ed Stourton describes the BBC’s wartime journey, the boredom of the Phoney War and the reporter’s experiences. From 2018. Show more
5 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 ExtraAvailable for over a year
Fi Glover introduces a conversation between wild swimmers who prefer not to look too closely at what may be swimming with them. From June 2015. Show more
4 Extra Debut. From The Cure to Maria Callas, retail guru and campaigner Mary Portas shares her castaway choices with Kirsty Young. From January 2010.
True stories told live in the USA. Jenifer Hixson introduces stories about revelations, nightmares and meeting your idols. From January 2016. Show more
The presenter, reality TV star and life coach chooses 'Crosstown Traffic' by Jimi Hendrix and 'Searching' by Roy Ayers.
A spoof Paul Temple and wires get crossed on the telephone. Sketch comedy with Ronnie Barker and Pauline Yates. From July 1972. Show more
Harry enters a radio quiz. Will his general knowledge taken from cigarette cards suffice? With Miriam Margoyles. From September 1976. Show more
1 hour, 15 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 ExtraSan Francisco, 1976. Barbary Lane's residents are on the move, Mary Ann on the high seas and Mona on the highway. Stars Lydia Wilson. From February 2013.
In 1871, Whistler paints a masterpiece picture of his mother. A century later, it reappears. Read by Susannah York. Show more
A 28-year old war widow works in a publishing house which is teetering on the brink of financial ruin. Read by Maggie Service. Show more
15 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 ExtraPatrick Wright investigates areas in Derbyshire and Suffolk captured by the wartime Recording Britain art project. From February 2002. Episode 2 of 3.
Visiting Moscow, novelist Anthea Denham gets besotted with her young Russian guide. But has he other motives? Stars Anna Massey. Show more
4 Extra Debut. Poet Daljit Nagra selects 'African Women - It's All About Me' with poetry written and performed by Namibian women. From April 1999. Show more
The Sparrowhawk team are forced to work together to overcome a little problem in the office. Stars Sally Phillips. From July 2015. Show more
Classic dark tale of a young scientist's monstrous attempts to discover the secrets of creating life. Stars Michael Maloney. From October 1994.
True stories told live in the USA. Jenifer Hixson introduces stories about revelations, nightmares and meeting your idols. From January 2016. Show more
The presenter, reality TV star and life coach chooses 'Crosstown Traffic' by Jimi Hendrix and 'Searching' by Roy Ayers.
Ed Stourton describes the BBC’s wartime journey, the boredom of the Phoney War and the reporter’s experiences. From 2018. Show more
5 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 ExtraAvailable for over a year
Fi Glover introduces a conversation between wild swimmers who prefer not to look too closely at what may be swimming with them. From June 2015. Show more
4 Extra Debut. From The Cure to Maria Callas, retail guru and campaigner Mary Portas shares her castaway choices with Kirsty Young. From January 2010.
The Sparrowhawk team are forced to work together to overcome a little problem in the office. Stars Sally Phillips. From July 2015. Show more
As Carolyn and Martin row with a taxi and a bee, Douglas and Arthur play with an airport. Stars Benedict Cumberbatch. From January 2013. Show more
Arthur Smith chats to comedian - and former, highly talented, checkout operator - Russ Peers.
Battling stage fright. Stephen K Amos's teen years in 1980s London. By Jonathan Harvey with Stephen K Amos. From December 2013. Show more
Ivor Cutler and friends present surreal songs and poems, including grass seed, mud and digging ditches. From June 1997. Show more
15 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 ExtraAvailable for years
Surreal saga of a dynasty delicately balanced on the edge of sanity. Written by and stars Viv Stanshall. From December 1996. Show more
Classic dark tale of a young scientist's monstrous attempts to discover the secrets of creating life. Stars Michael Maloney. From October 1994.
1 hour, 15 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 ExtraSan Francisco, 1976. Barbary Lane's residents are on the move, Mary Ann on the high seas and Mona on the highway. Stars Lydia Wilson. From February 2013.
In 1871, Whistler paints a masterpiece picture of his mother. A century later, it reappears. Read by Susannah York. Show more
A 28-year old war widow works in a publishing house which is teetering on the brink of financial ruin. Read by Maggie Service. Show more
15 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 ExtraPatrick Wright investigates areas in Derbyshire and Suffolk captured by the wartime Recording Britain art project. From February 2002. Episode 2 of 3.
Visiting Moscow, novelist Anthea Denham gets besotted with her young Russian guide. But has he other motives? Stars Anna Massey. Show more
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