The old rogue has something he wants to ask Nancy, but Father has his own plans. Stars Maurice Denham. From April 1992. Show more
Gyles Brandreth sits in for Nicholas Parsons as Paul Merton, Josie Lawrence, Sara Pascoe and Tony Hawks try to talk without repetition, hesitation or deviation. Show more
Lord Peter Wimsey's brother - the Duke of Denver - is arrested for murder. Dorothy L Sayers' mystery with Ian Carmichael. Show more
Alistair McGowan travels to Paris on the trail of his musical hero, the eccentric composer, Erik Satie. From 2013.
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Jealous Faith is swamped with advice over Bill and his ex-wife Liza. Stars Lynda Bellingham and James Bolam. From November 1988. Show more
When a famous baker comes to the gym, Milton decides it's time to show off his nice buns. Show more
Lionel is in for a surprise from Alistair, while Jean interviews a manager for the new branch of her agency. Adapted from TV with Judi Dench and Geoffrey Palmer. From February 1999. Show more
The blundering civil servants plumb new depths with a naval survey. Stars Richard Murdoch and Deryck Guyler. From July 1976. Show more
Topical satirical impressions. The show that holds a wobbly mirror up to the news. Show more
Confirmed bachelor Foggerty seeks peace, but fate has other plans for him in the form of Dolly Fortescue. Stars Stephen Moore. Show more
The fifth omnibus of Season 13, A Woman's Place, set in Folkestone in the week in 1918 when the German Army's Operation Michael came to an end. Show more
A night out leaves a playwright contemplating relationships and success. Written in 1972 and read by Tracy Wiles.
4 Extra Debut. The story of three key relationships in the life of French composer Erik Satie. Written by and starring Alistair McGowan, with Nathaniel Parker and Imogen Stubbs. Show more
Lionel is in for a surprise from Alistair, while Jean interviews a manager for the new branch of her agency. Adapted from TV with Judi Dench and Geoffrey Palmer. From February 1999. Show more
The blundering civil servants plumb new depths with a naval survey. Stars Richard Murdoch and Deryck Guyler. From July 1976. Show more
Lord Peter Wimsey's brother - the Duke of Denver - is arrested for murder. Dorothy L Sayers' mystery with Ian Carmichael. Show more
Alistair McGowan travels to Paris on the trail of his musical hero, the eccentric composer, Erik Satie. From 2013.
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Alone now after his in-laws and sons have returned home, Mick sets about getting back to normality. But nothing is normal now. Read by Alexander Morton. Show more
Sport and the British
Episode 2: A Level Playing Field
15 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 ExtraAvailable for over a year
Clare Balding charts how the British shaped sport and vice versa. Unlike the French, was it our socially bonding love of cricket that prevented a revolution? Show more
1913 Paris, where aspiring actress Adele Roux arrives at the studios and meets a charismatic producer. Starring Mariah Gale. Show more
Anchee Min lands in the USA, but as a student with no English, she is terrified that immigration will not let her in. Read by Chipo Chung. Show more
The fifth omnibus of Season 13, A Woman's Place, set in Folkestone in the week in 1918 when the German Army's Operation Michael came to an end. Show more
John Lloyd invites guests Sarah Bakewell, Michael Welland and Simon Evans to add to the collection. From May 2010.
In the red corner, Mr Sims! In the blue corner, Mr Long! Seconds out as they compete for a job. Stars Karl Howman and Paul Copley. From October 1998. Show more
Jealous Faith is swamped with advice over Bill and his ex-wife Liza. Stars Lynda Bellingham and James Bolam. From November 1988. Show more
When a famous baker comes to the gym, Milton decides it's time to show off his nice buns. Show more
In Roman Britain, the Doctor and Mrs Wibbsey are mistaken for druids, and sent to kill a rival tribe's wizard. Fourth Doctor adventure stars Tom Baker. Show more
A symbol of regeneration after the Troubles, Geoffrey Wheeler meets staff and performers. With Jimmy Cricket. From April 2002 Show more
Lionel is in for a surprise from Alistair, while Jean interviews a manager for the new branch of her agency. Adapted from TV with Judi Dench and Geoffrey Palmer. From February 1999. Show more
The blundering civil servants plumb new depths with a naval survey. Stars Richard Murdoch and Deryck Guyler. From July 1976. Show more
Lord Peter Wimsey's brother - the Duke of Denver - is arrested for murder. Dorothy L Sayers' mystery with Ian Carmichael. Show more
Alistair McGowan travels to Paris on the trail of his musical hero, the eccentric composer, Erik Satie. From 2013.
Show more
A night out leaves a playwright contemplating relationships and success. Written in 1972 and read by Tracy Wiles.
4 Extra Debut. The story of three key relationships in the life of French composer Erik Satie. Written by and starring Alistair McGowan, with Nathaniel Parker and Imogen Stubbs. Show more
When a famous baker comes to the gym, Milton decides it's time to show off his nice buns. Show more
Shopping channel satire with Justin Edwards and Greg Proops. Comedian Rich Hall joins the team. From March 2008. Show more
The Comedy Club Interviews
John-Luke Roberts 1/2
5 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 ExtraAvailable for over a year
The best in contemporary comedy. Iain Lee talks to John-Luke Roberts.
The Questers are held by the ruthless barbarian, Ragnar Half-tooth. Stars Stephen Mangan and Daniel Rigby. From October 2011. Show more
The meaning of autumn and novelty dance lessons, in the spoof boys' adventure paper. Stars Alistair McGowan. From September 1991. Show more
In Roman Britain, the Doctor and Mrs Wibbsey are mistaken for druids, and sent to kill a rival tribe's wizard. Fourth Doctor adventure stars Tom Baker. Show more
A symbol of regeneration after the Troubles, Geoffrey Wheeler meets staff and performers. With Jimmy Cricket. From April 2002 Show more
Lord Peter Wimsey's brother - the Duke of Denver - is arrested for murder. Dorothy L Sayers' mystery with Ian Carmichael. Show more
Alistair McGowan travels to Paris on the trail of his musical hero, the eccentric composer, Erik Satie. From 2013.
Show more
Alone now after his in-laws and sons have returned home, Mick sets about getting back to normality. But nothing is normal now. Read by Alexander Morton. Show more
Sport and the British
Episode 2: A Level Playing Field
15 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 ExtraAvailable for over a year
Clare Balding charts how the British shaped sport and vice versa. Unlike the French, was it our socially bonding love of cricket that prevented a revolution? Show more
1913 Paris, where aspiring actress Adele Roux arrives at the studios and meets a charismatic producer. Starring Mariah Gale. Show more
Anchee Min lands in the USA, but as a student with no English, she is terrified that immigration will not let her in. Read by Chipo Chung. Show more
The fifth omnibus of Season 13, A Woman's Place, set in Folkestone in the week in 1918 when the German Army's Operation Michael came to an end. Show more
John Lloyd invites guests Sarah Bakewell, Michael Welland and Simon Evans to add to the collection. From May 2010.
In the red corner, Mr Sims! In the blue corner, Mr Long! Seconds out as they compete for a job. Stars Karl Howman and Paul Copley. From October 1998. Show more
