Historian Bettany Hughes rediscovers a forgotten empire and those who ran it. From October 2008. Show more
Armistead Maupin - Tales of the City (Omnibus)
Mary Ann in Autumn
1 hour, 10 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 Extra
2008 in San Francisco and Mary Ann returns with some big news to share with Michael. Stars Kate Harper and Trevor White. From May 2016.
During a game, a cricketer dreams of radically changing his life – but at what cost? Written and read by David Benedictus. Show more
Brian is impressed by a visiting computer repair expert, but why is Danny not so sure? Stars Adrian Scarborough. From September 2013. Show more
Ted is 'gonged' and argues with Kitty, and reporter George blunders again. Stars Ted Ray and Peter Sellers. From October 1949. Show more
Harry has back problems, but will a reputation for being a hypochondriac work against him? With John Baddeley. From October 1976. Show more
A fresh insight into owls and the way we think about this magnificent predator and emblem of wisdom. Read by Teresa Gallagher. Show more
The Listening Project
Jim and Robin - Setting Sail
5 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 ExtraAvailable for over a year
Fi Glover introduces a conversation between friends who are both united by their love of the sea and encourage unity through traditional seafaring. From January 2016. Show more
From Eric Clapton to Schubert. Scientist, Professor Dame Kay Davies shares her castaway choices with Kirsty Young. From 2009. Show more
Made for 4 Extra. Amanda Litherland is joined by Ben Hunte to talk about their favourite podcasts. LGBT special featuring 'Homo Sapiens', 'Nancy' and a chat with Will Young. Show more
Ted is 'gonged' and argues with Kitty, and reporter George blunders again. Stars Ted Ray and Peter Sellers. From October 1949. Show more
Harry has back problems, but will a reputation for being a hypochondriac work against him? With John Baddeley. From October 1976. Show more
Armistead Maupin - Tales of the City (Omnibus)
Mary Ann in Autumn
1 hour, 10 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 Extra2008 in San Francisco and Mary Ann returns with some big news to share with Michael. Stars Kate Harper and Trevor White. From May 2016.
During a game, a cricketer dreams of radically changing his life – but at what cost? Written and read by David Benedictus. Show more
Rachel becomes a part of the lives she has watched from the train. Read by Sally Hawkins, Lyndsey Marshall and Zoe Tapper. From July 2015. Show more
As his career flourishes, the actor's memoir of letters recalls worries over his mother Annie back in Hull. With Sian Thomas. From October 2000. Show more
Before the First World War, autocratic recluse Sir George Sitwell runs his estate and monitors his son. Stars Sir John Gielgud. Show more
4 Extra Debut. Daljit Nagra introduces In Praise of Limestone featuring Auden's famous poem and Ian McMillan in the Pennine Dales. From October 2014. Show more
Brian is impressed by a visiting computer repair expert, but why is Danny not so sure? Stars Adrian Scarborough. From September 2013. Show more
The Man in Black introduces a chatline where the callers are kept on hold forever. Stars Edward de Souza and Julian Rhind-Tutt. From February 1993. Show more
Held captive in an underground city on Mars, the crew learn their fate. Stars Barry Foster, Nigel Stock and Nicky Henson. Show more
Made for 4 Extra. Amanda Litherland is joined by Ben Hunte to talk about their favourite podcasts. LGBT special featuring 'Homo Sapiens', 'Nancy' and a chat with Will Young. Show more
A fresh insight into owls and the way we think about this magnificent predator and emblem of wisdom. Read by Teresa Gallagher. Show more
The Listening Project
Jim and Robin - Setting Sail
5 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 ExtraAvailable for over a year
Fi Glover introduces a conversation between friends who are both united by their love of the sea and encourage unity through traditional seafaring. From January 2016. Show more
From Eric Clapton to Schubert. Scientist, Professor Dame Kay Davies shares her castaway choices with Kirsty Young. From 2009. Show more
Brian is impressed by a visiting computer repair expert, but why is Danny not so sure? Stars Adrian Scarborough. From September 2013. Show more
The American humourist on a colonoscopy in 'The Happy Place' and the right lighting in 'The Shadow of Your Smile'. From December 2013. Show more
Angela Barnes hosts comedy sketches written and submitted by the public. This week we order some eggs, campaign for lent and visit White Planet. Show more
The Iguanodon
Episode 1: Away and Slightly to the Left
30 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 ExtraAvailable for years
Marooned in a lighthouse, Sam finds his troubles just starting. Stars Bernard Cribbins and Sally Phillips. From November 1997. Show more
The Man in Black introduces a chatline where the callers are kept on hold forever. Stars Edward de Souza and Julian Rhind-Tutt. From February 1993. Show more
Held captive in an underground city on Mars, the crew learn their fate. Stars Barry Foster, Nigel Stock and Nicky Henson. Show more
Armistead Maupin - Tales of the City (Omnibus)
Mary Ann in Autumn
1 hour, 10 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 Extra2008 in San Francisco and Mary Ann returns with some big news to share with Michael. Stars Kate Harper and Trevor White. From May 2016.
During a game, a cricketer dreams of radically changing his life – but at what cost? Written and read by David Benedictus. Show more
Rachel becomes a part of the lives she has watched from the train. Read by Sally Hawkins, Lyndsey Marshall and Zoe Tapper. From July 2015. Show more
As his career flourishes, the actor's memoir of letters recalls worries over his mother Annie back in Hull. With Sian Thomas. From October 2000. Show more
Before the First World War, autocratic recluse Sir George Sitwell runs his estate and monitors his son. Stars Sir John Gielgud. Show more
