Arriving in France, the old rogue's talk of Flaubert, Baudelaire and Renoir baffles Nancy. Stars Bill Wallis. From March 1992. Show more
Nicholas Parsons returns for the 81st series of the award-winning panel show. He is joined by Paul Merton, Shelia Hancock, Fern Britton and Graham Norton. Show more
The Doomed Oasis, by Hammond Innes
6. Jebel Al-Akhbar
30 minutes on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Available for years
In a politically sensitive area of Arabia, the water supply is cut off to force the emir to negotiate. Starring Tim Munro. Show more
Jolyon Jenkins tries to learn the tricks of street magic. Can he entertain a crowd on the streets of Cardiff? From 2009. Show more
A visitor brings new branches to the Conroy family tree. Stars Beverley Callard and Andrew Knott. From November 2000. Show more
Special offer! Why not sign on with Milton Prime, the pioneering audio comedy delivery service and listen to this week's programme completely free. Show more
As Jean's sister-in-law and husband visit, Lionel acts like a psychiatrist. Adapted from TV with Judi Dench. From February 1998. Show more
Struggling with the new metric system, will the dopey duo measure up in fancy new jobs? Stars Deryck Guyler. From July 1975. Show more
Made for 4 Extra. Extended version of the satirical review show chaired by Miles Jupp with panellists Jeremy Hardy, Zoe Lyons, Simon Evans and Francis Wheen.
Poet and composer Ivor Cutler on bargain hunting, water flowers and 'Beelyploomkins'. From June 1994. Show more
The Edinburgh cop suspects other cases are linked to his, but crime boss Cafferty has different ideas. Starring Ron Donachie. From October 2014. Show more
Short Rides in Fast Machines
Episode 2: The Fall of Paris by Toby Litt
15 minutes on BBC Radio 4 Extra
A video clip goes viral, with unforeseen and different consequences for the film-maker and his subject. Read by Julian Rhind-Tutt. From November 2014. Show more
Conductor Sergei Bodanov feels jinxed by the evil curse of a Wagner opera. Christopher William Hill's drama stars Bill Nighy. From August 2003. Show more
As Jean's sister-in-law and husband visit, Lionel acts like a psychiatrist. Adapted from TV with Judi Dench. From February 1998. Show more
Struggling with the new metric system, will the dopey duo measure up in fancy new jobs? Stars Deryck Guyler. From July 1975. Show more
The Doomed Oasis, by Hammond Innes
6. Jebel Al-Akhbar
30 minutes on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Available for years
In a politically sensitive area of Arabia, the water supply is cut off to force the emir to negotiate. Starring Tim Munro. Show more
Jolyon Jenkins tries to learn the tricks of street magic. Can he entertain a crowd on the streets of Cardiff? From 2009. Show more
An unlikely find in the children's section of the bookshop presents AJ with a dilemma. Read by Madeleine Potter and Hari Dhillon. From March 2014. Show more
Britain on the Bottle: Alcohol and the State
Episode 7: The Central Control Board of 1915
15 minutes on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Mark Whitaker examines the 'largest social experiment'; the state's role in the liquor trade during the First World War, in his history of the politics of alcohol. From July 2010. Show more
Young lawyer Robert Audley bumps into old friend George Talboys, back from making his fortune in Australia. Stars Alex Wyndham. From April 2009. Show more
As the steelworkers at Ravenscraig go out on strike, 10-year-old Damian falls in love for the first time. But at home, tensions escalate. From June 2013. Show more
The Edinburgh cop suspects other cases are linked to his, but crime boss Cafferty has different ideas. Starring Ron Donachie. From October 2014. Show more
John Lloyd invites guests Marcus Chown, Shappi Khorsandi and Sir Terry Pratchett to add to the collection. From May 2010. Show more
With the babies set to arrive, a visitor surprises Cholericke. Lakeland poets parody with Geoffrey Whitehead. From June 1987. Show more
A visitor brings new branches to the Conroy family tree. Stars Beverley Callard and Andrew Knott. From November 2000. Show more
Special offer! Why not sign on with Milton Prime, the pioneering audio comedy delivery service and listen to this week's programme completely free. Show more
Suspicions arise that HAL is acting on its own volition, but does HAL suspect them? Classic sci-fi read by William Roberts. From January 2001. Show more
From his mission on distant Oasis, Peter tries to reconnect with his wife Bea. Starring Hayley Atwell and Joe Armstrong. Show more
Geoffrey Wheeler visits the seaside theatre that is refusing to bring the curtain down. With Bernard Cribbins and Mike Harding. From April 2002. Show more
As Jean's sister-in-law and husband visit, Lionel acts like a psychiatrist. Adapted from TV with Judi Dench. From February 1998. Show more
Struggling with the new metric system, will the dopey duo measure up in fancy new jobs? Stars Deryck Guyler. From July 1975. Show more
The Doomed Oasis, by Hammond Innes
6. Jebel Al-Akhbar
30 minutes on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Available for years
In a politically sensitive area of Arabia, the water supply is cut off to force the emir to negotiate. Starring Tim Munro. Show more
Jolyon Jenkins tries to learn the tricks of street magic. Can he entertain a crowd on the streets of Cardiff? From 2009. Show more
Short Rides in Fast Machines
Episode 2: The Fall of Paris by Toby Litt
15 minutes on BBC Radio 4 Extra
A video clip goes viral, with unforeseen and different consequences for the film-maker and his subject. Read by Julian Rhind-Tutt. From November 2014. Show more
Conductor Sergei Bodanov feels jinxed by the evil curse of a Wagner opera. Christopher William Hill's drama stars Bill Nighy. From August 2003. Show more
Special offer! Why not sign on with Milton Prime, the pioneering audio comedy delivery service and listen to this week's programme completely free. Show more
Tom's father is compiling the family tree leaving his mother at a loose end. Tom suggests a lodger. With Paul Copley. From 2013. Show more
The best in contemporary comedy. Jon Holmes talks to Tania Edwards.
Sketch show looking behind-the-scenes at the life and work of the star impressionist. With Julian Dutton. From September 2014. Show more
Many interviews on, the journalist ponders his first impressions of Tom Jones, Morrissey and Mrs Phyllis Pearsall. From October 2014. Show more
Suspicions arise that HAL is acting on its own volition, but does HAL suspect them? Classic sci-fi read by William Roberts. From January 2001. Show more
From his mission on distant Oasis, Peter tries to reconnect with his wife Bea. Starring Hayley Atwell and Joe Armstrong. Show more
Geoffrey Wheeler visits the seaside theatre that is refusing to bring the curtain down. With Bernard Cribbins and Mike Harding. From April 2002. Show more
The Doomed Oasis, by Hammond Innes
6. Jebel Al-Akhbar
30 minutes on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Available for years
In a politically sensitive area of Arabia, the water supply is cut off to force the emir to negotiate. Starring Tim Munro. Show more
Jolyon Jenkins tries to learn the tricks of street magic. Can he entertain a crowd on the streets of Cardiff? From 2009. Show more
An unlikely find in the children's section of the bookshop presents AJ with a dilemma. Read by Madeleine Potter and Hari Dhillon. From March 2014. Show more
Britain on the Bottle: Alcohol and the State
Episode 7: The Central Control Board of 1915
15 minutes on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Mark Whitaker examines the 'largest social experiment'; the state's role in the liquor trade during the First World War, in his history of the politics of alcohol. From July 2010. Show more
Young lawyer Robert Audley bumps into old friend George Talboys, back from making his fortune in Australia. Stars Alex Wyndham. From April 2009. Show more
As the steelworkers at Ravenscraig go out on strike, 10-year-old Damian falls in love for the first time. But at home, tensions escalate. From June 2013. Show more
The Edinburgh cop suspects other cases are linked to his, but crime boss Cafferty has different ideas. Starring Ron Donachie. From October 2014. Show more
John Lloyd invites guests Marcus Chown, Shappi Khorsandi and Sir Terry Pratchett to add to the collection. From May 2010. Show more
With the babies set to arrive, a visitor surprises Cholericke. Lakeland poets parody with Geoffrey Whitehead. From June 1987. Show more