Programme Index

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The Architects

Series 1

Multi-Faith

Duration: 30 minutes

on BBC Radio 4 Extra

As Sir Lucien pursues a vanity project, Sarah is about to take minimalism to the max. Stars Geoffrey Whitehead. From 2014. Show more

This listing contains language that some may find offensive.

North by Northamptonshire

Series 1

Episode 1

Duration: 30 minutes

on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Available for years

"As the town's talent night looms, Mary gets a shock – while Jonathan gets side-tracked. Stars Sheila Hancock. From June 2010. Show more

The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy

Hexagonal Phase

2. Part the 0.3

Duration: 28 minutes

on BBC Radio 4 Extra

One head is better than two - as long as you have a spare in a jar. Stars Mark Wing-Davey. From 2018. Show more

Contributors

The Voice of the Book:
John Lloyd
Arthur Dent:
Simon Jones
Ford Prefect:
Geoff McGivern
Zaphod Beeblebrox:
Mark Wing-Davey
Tricia McMillan:
Sandra Dickinson
Wowbagger:
Toby Longworth
Constant Mown:
Andy Secombe
Left Brain:
Mitch Benn
Fenchurch:
Jane Horrocks
Hillman Hunter:
Ed Byrne
The Guide MkII:
Stephen Hawking
The Consultant:
Lenny Henry
Heimdall:
Tom Alexander
Buckeye Brown:
Tom Alexander
Eccentrica:
Tom Alexander
Gunner Vogon:
Tom Alexander
Aseed Preflux:
Philip Pope
Sub-Etha Voice:
Philip Pope
HOG Door:
Philip Pope
Modgud:
Theo Maggs
The Viking:
Theo Maggs
Announcer:
John Marsh
Director:
Dirk Maggs
Adaptor:
Dirk Maggs

Short Works: The World of Somerset Maugham

Series 5

Episode 4: The Three Fat Ladies of Antibes

Duration: 15 minutes

on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Three ladies discuss the most important things in life - bridge and diets. With a twinkling in his eye, Maugham could be writing about any latest fad in today's obsessional world. Show more

Drama on 4

Lavinia Murray - Once upon a Time There Was a Beatrix

Duration: 45 minutes

on BBC Radio 4 Extra

4 Extra Debut. Fact and fantasy combine in an imagined day of Beatrix Potter as a child, providing a glimpse of the roots of her creativity. Stars Amelia Clarkson. From April 2013. Show more

Contributors

McKenzie:
Fiona Clarke
Boiling Fox:
Fiona Clarke
Mrs Potter:
Fiona Clarke
Mr Potter:
David Fleeshman
Mr Hardee:
Conrad Nelson
Beatrix's Grandmama:
Brigit Forsyth

Genres

This listing contains language that some may find offensive.

Book at Bedtime

Ian Sansom - The Norfolk Mystery

Episode 4

Duration: 15 minutes

on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Morley and Sefton's startling discovery made in a Norfolk church diverts them from their research. Read by Julian Rhind-Tutt. From August 2013. Show more

Book of the Week

Paul Morley - The North (and Almost Everything in It)

Episode 4

Duration: 15 minutes

on BBC Radio 4 Extra

The teenage Paul Morley's head is turned when glam rock hits Manchester. From May 2013. Show more

North by Northamptonshire

Series 1

Episode 1

Duration: 30 minutes

on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Available for years

"As the town's talent night looms, Mary gets a shock – while Jonathan gets side-tracked. Stars Sheila Hancock. From June 2010. Show more

The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy

Hexagonal Phase

2. Part the 0.3

Duration: 28 minutes

on BBC Radio 4 Extra

One head is better than two - as long as you have a spare in a jar. Stars Mark Wing-Davey. From 2018. Show more

Contributors

The Voice of the Book:
John Lloyd
Arthur Dent:
Simon Jones
Ford Prefect:
Geoff McGivern
Zaphod Beeblebrox:
Mark Wing-Davey
Tricia McMillan:
Sandra Dickinson
Wowbagger:
Toby Longworth
Constant Mown:
Andy Secombe
Left Brain:
Mitch Benn
Fenchurch:
Jane Horrocks
Hillman Hunter:
Ed Byrne
The Guide MkII:
Stephen Hawking
The Consultant:
Lenny Henry
Heimdall:
Tom Alexander
Buckeye Brown:
Tom Alexander
Eccentrica:
Tom Alexander
Gunner Vogon:
Tom Alexander
Aseed Preflux:
Philip Pope
Sub-Etha Voice:
Philip Pope
HOG Door:
Philip Pope
Modgud:
Theo Maggs
The Viking:
Theo Maggs
Announcer:
John Marsh
Director:
Dirk Maggs
Adaptor:
Dirk Maggs

This listing contains language that some may find offensive.

Short Works: The World of Somerset Maugham

Series 5

Episode 4: The Three Fat Ladies of Antibes

Duration: 15 minutes

on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Three ladies discuss the most important things in life - bridge and diets. With a twinkling in his eye, Maugham could be writing about any latest fad in today's obsessional world. Show more

Drama on 4

Lavinia Murray - Once upon a Time There Was a Beatrix

Duration: 45 minutes

on BBC Radio 4 Extra

4 Extra Debut. Fact and fantasy combine in an imagined day of Beatrix Potter as a child, providing a glimpse of the roots of her creativity. Stars Amelia Clarkson. From April 2013. Show more

Contributors

McKenzie:
Fiona Clarke
Boiling Fox:
Fiona Clarke
Mrs Potter:
Fiona Clarke
Mr Potter:
David Fleeshman
Mr Hardee:
Conrad Nelson
Beatrix's Grandmama:
Brigit Forsyth

Genres

The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy

Hexagonal Phase

2. Part the 0.3

Duration: 28 minutes

on BBC Radio 4 Extra

One head is better than two - as long as you have a spare in a jar. Stars Mark Wing-Davey. From 2018. Show more

Contributors

The Voice of the Book:
John Lloyd
Arthur Dent:
Simon Jones
Ford Prefect:
Geoff McGivern
Zaphod Beeblebrox:
Mark Wing-Davey
Tricia McMillan:
Sandra Dickinson
Wowbagger:
Toby Longworth
Constant Mown:
Andy Secombe
Left Brain:
Mitch Benn
Fenchurch:
Jane Horrocks
Hillman Hunter:
Ed Byrne
The Guide MkII:
Stephen Hawking
The Consultant:
Lenny Henry
Heimdall:
Tom Alexander
Buckeye Brown:
Tom Alexander
Eccentrica:
Tom Alexander
Gunner Vogon:
Tom Alexander
Aseed Preflux:
Philip Pope
Sub-Etha Voice:
Philip Pope
HOG Door:
Philip Pope
Modgud:
Theo Maggs
The Viking:
Theo Maggs
Announcer:
John Marsh
Director:
Dirk Maggs
Adaptor:
Dirk Maggs

Sketchorama

Series 3

Episode 1

Duration: 30 minutes

on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Available for 17 days

Comedian Thom Tuck presents three sketch groups from the UK circuit: Croft and Pearce, Beasts and Casual Violence. From June 2014. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Thom Tuck
Performer:
Luke Booys
Performer:
Greg Cranness
Performer:
Dave Arrondelle
Performer:
Alex Whyman
Performer:
Ben Champion
Performer:
Hannah Croft
Performer:
Fiona Pearce
Performer:
Owen Roberts
Performer:
Ciaran Dowd
Producer:
Gus Beattie

This listing contains language that some may find offensive.

Book at Bedtime

Ian Sansom - The Norfolk Mystery

Episode 4

Duration: 15 minutes

on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Morley and Sefton's startling discovery made in a Norfolk church diverts them from their research. Read by Julian Rhind-Tutt. From August 2013. Show more

Book of the Week

Paul Morley - The North (and Almost Everything in It)

Episode 4

Duration: 15 minutes

on BBC Radio 4 Extra

The teenage Paul Morley's head is turned when glam rock hits Manchester. From May 2013. Show more

BBC Radio 4 Extra

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