An elderly woman exacts revenge on the man who raped her when she was a teenager. Read by Kathy Staff. Show more
Michael Bentine - The Reluctant Jester
The Reluctant Jester Strikes Back
Episode 1: There's Nowt Queerer Than Folk
30 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Michael Bentine recalls visits to Australia and New York, and some outrageous friends in his showbiz career. From November 1994. Show more
Ada Leverson's social comedy set in Edwardian London. A story of delightful and romantic entanglements. Stars Haydn Gwynne. Show more
4 Extra Debut. In William's 21st year of officiating tennis at Wimbledon, his eyes are drawn elsewhere... Written and read by David Benedictus.
Ben wages war on his street's speed bumps with unexpected results, while Kerry Godliman has a smoke alarm and eyebrows to see to. Sketches from 2014. Show more
Schoolboy Jimmy is determined to go to the fair, no matter what mayhem he sparks. Stars Jimmy Clitheroe. From April 1960. Show more
The adventures of The Glums and the Scarlet Pimple! Stars Jimmy Edwards, Dick Bentley and June Whitfield. From February 1956. Show more
How the wasp transitioned to a bee, now outnumbering wasp relations by nearly three species to one. Read by Elliot Levey. Show more
The Listening Project
David and Natasha - Warriors or Wizards
5 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 ExtraAvailable for over a year
Fi Glover introduces a conversation between a couple who met LARPing about their favourite characters, and the way Live Action Role Play has influenced their own personalities. Show more
4 Extra Debut. From Chopin to Frank Sinatra, the textile designer shares her castaway choices with Kirsty Young. From March 2015.
Fatou Wurie introduces stories that explores what it is to be a woman in the world today. True stories told live in the USA. Show more
Schoolboy Jimmy is determined to go to the fair, no matter what mayhem he sparks. Stars Jimmy Clitheroe. From April 1960. Show more
The adventures of The Glums and the Scarlet Pimple! Stars Jimmy Edwards, Dick Bentley and June Whitfield. From February 1956. Show more
Ada Leverson's social comedy set in Edwardian London. A story of delightful and romantic entanglements. Stars Haydn Gwynne. Show more
4 Extra Debut. In William's 21st year of officiating tennis at Wimbledon, his eyes are drawn elsewhere... Written and read by David Benedictus.
A sullen and angry teenager's life is about to change. Adam Fitzgerald reads a tale of survival in the Australian outback. Show more
Meeting the brains behind the evolution of mobiles, Stephen learns how texting triumphed unexpectedly when paging was all the rage. From November 2011. Show more
An American Second World War airman and an English doctor are affected by ghosts from their pasts. Stars William Gaunt. Show more
4 Extra Debut. Poet Daljit Nagra selects 'A House Divided', in which Allan Gurganus considers the role of poetry in the American Civil War. From April 2011. Show more
Ben wages war on his street's speed bumps with unexpected results, while Kerry Godliman has a smoke alarm and eyebrows to see to. Sketches from 2014. Show more
Elizabeth Gaskell - Curious, If True
The Crooked Branch
45 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 ExtraAvailable for years
Farmer Nathan showers love and money on his handsome son Ben, but he has ambitions above his station. Stars Elizabeth Spriggs. Show more
Mr Mariner is looking forward to Christmas Eve when there's an unexpected knock at the door. Read by Robert Lang. Show more
Fatou Wurie introduces stories that explores what it is to be a woman in the world today. True stories told live in the USA. Show more
How the wasp transitioned to a bee, now outnumbering wasp relations by nearly three species to one. Read by Elliot Levey. Show more
The Listening Project
David and Natasha - Warriors or Wizards
5 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 ExtraAvailable for over a year
Fi Glover introduces a conversation between a couple who met LARPing about their favourite characters, and the way Live Action Role Play has influenced their own personalities. Show more
4 Extra Debut. From Chopin to Frank Sinatra, the textile designer shares her castaway choices with Kirsty Young. From March 2015.
Ben wages war on his street's speed bumps with unexpected results, while Kerry Godliman has a smoke alarm and eyebrows to see to. Sketches from 2014. Show more
Missing for 6 years, Brian has stories to tell. He relives his experiences in Chamanoa. Stars Neil Pearson. From June 2012. Show more
The best in contemporary comedy. Arthur Smith talks to Bounder & Cad.
The bossy social worker sticks her oar in Helen's wedding and Megan's home birth. Starring Sally Phillips. From October 2005. Show more
Matthew Kelly joins Sheffield singer John for a special edition of Stars in Their Eyes. With Mitch Benn. From March 2000. Show more
Elizabeth Gaskell - Curious, If True
The Crooked Branch
45 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 ExtraAvailable for years
Farmer Nathan showers love and money on his handsome son Ben, but he has ambitions above his station. Stars Elizabeth Spriggs. Show more
Mr Mariner is looking forward to Christmas Eve when there's an unexpected knock at the door. Read by Robert Lang. Show more
Ada Leverson's social comedy set in Edwardian London. A story of delightful and romantic entanglements. Stars Haydn Gwynne. Show more
4 Extra Debut. In William's 21st year of officiating tennis at Wimbledon, his eyes are drawn elsewhere... Written and read by David Benedictus.
A sullen and angry teenager's life is about to change. Adam Fitzgerald reads a tale of survival in the Australian outback. Show more
Meeting the brains behind the evolution of mobiles, Stephen learns how texting triumphed unexpectedly when paging was all the rage. From November 2011. Show more
An American Second World War airman and an English doctor are affected by ghosts from their pasts. Stars William Gaunt. Show more
