Against her better judgement, Jan has dinner with her ex-husband. Stars Sheila Hancock and Geoffrey Palmer. From December 2013. Show more
Joe Lycett explores the nation's weird and wonderful obsessions. Joining Joe on the sofa this week are comedian Janice Connolly and broadcasting legend Nick Owen. Show more
When Bob Boxer falls for a seductive TV presenter, his detective partner Shona Doberman grows suspicious. Stars Anita Vettesse. Show more
The Matter of the North
Episode 4: The Rebellious Tongues of the North
28 minutes on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Available for over a year
Melvyn Bragg looks at the turbulent years of rebellion which swept across the north of England, and the idea of 'northern' speech. Show more
The Oxford Versus Cambridge boat race proves to be a technical challenge. Can the BBC manage it? Stars Graham Crowden. From 1994. Show more
After a brush with death, Richard Wilson concludes that it's time to tell the truth. To everybody. Tell it how it is. From 2017. Show more
A complete guide to the aristocracy, and the hunt for the Time Trousers goes Down Under. Stars John Cleese. From March 1969. Show more
Lugubrious Les Dawson with a tale of when the worm turned, and Cosmo discusses modern art. With Eli Woods. From March 1985. Show more
Marcus Brigstocke, Holly Walsh, John Finnemore and Rufus Hound talk with deliberate inaccuracy about board games, salt, guinea pigs and actors. From January 2014. Show more
Sarah has a bit of trouble putting up some shelves, but she gets the last laugh. Stars Prunella Scales. From February 1998. Show more
High in the Sistine Chapel, two fresco plasterers get on with preparing the ceiling for boss man Michelangelo, who has not bothered to turn up for work again. Stars Phil Daniels. Show more
Podcast Radio Hour
Olly Mann: The Political Party and Hidden Mickeys
1 hour on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Available for over a year
Made for 4 Extra. Olly Mann joins Amanda Litherland to recommend favourite podcasts. Features the Political Party with Matt Forde, and Hidden Mickeys featuring Natalie Palamides. Show more
A complete guide to the aristocracy, and the hunt for the Time Trousers goes Down Under. Stars John Cleese. From March 1969. Show more
Lugubrious Les Dawson with a tale of when the worm turned, and Cosmo discusses modern art. With Eli Woods. From March 1985. Show more
When Bob Boxer falls for a seductive TV presenter, his detective partner Shona Doberman grows suspicious. Stars Anita Vettesse. Show more
The Matter of the North
Episode 4: The Rebellious Tongues of the North
28 minutes on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Available for over a year
Melvyn Bragg looks at the turbulent years of rebellion which swept across the north of England, and the idea of 'northern' speech. Show more
The physician, father and sometimes fool to King Charles II rescues a bear and returns to Bidnold. Read by Nicholas Woodeson. Show more
Lenny looks at prospects for the future and talks to British director Steve McQueen, the first ever black film-maker to win an Academy Award for Best Picture. From November 2015. Show more
Cardew heads back to the shoot, Dan and Tom are at the head of the beaters, but there’s a tragic death. With Olivia Colman. Show more
The author is still in New Zealand among the whales, but before long the sound of something from childhood will tempt him home. Show more
High in the Sistine Chapel, two fresco plasterers get on with preparing the ceiling for boss man Michelangelo, who has not bothered to turn up for work again. Stars Phil Daniels. Show more
Marcus Brigstocke, Holly Walsh, John Finnemore and Rufus Hound talk with deliberate inaccuracy about board games, salt, guinea pigs and actors. From January 2014. Show more
Sarah has a bit of trouble putting up some shelves, but she gets the last laugh. Stars Prunella Scales. From February 1998. Show more
The Oxford Versus Cambridge boat race proves to be a technical challenge. Can the BBC manage it? Stars Graham Crowden. From 1994. Show more
After a brush with death, Richard Wilson concludes that it's time to tell the truth. To everybody. Tell it how it is. From 2017. Show more
Kurt Vonnegut's tale of the dilemmas facing scientists over discovering how to manufacture happiness. Read by Stuart Milligan. Show more
Robbie Williams talks to John Wilson about the 1997 hit 'Life Thru a Lens', his first post-Take That album. From November 2013. Show more
A complete guide to the aristocracy, and the hunt for the Time Trousers goes Down Under. Stars John Cleese. From March 1969. Show more
Lugubrious Les Dawson with a tale of when the worm turned, and Cosmo discusses modern art. With Eli Woods. From March 1985. Show more
When Bob Boxer falls for a seductive TV presenter, his detective partner Shona Doberman grows suspicious. Stars Anita Vettesse. Show more
The Matter of the North
Episode 4: The Rebellious Tongues of the North
28 minutes on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Available for over a year
Melvyn Bragg looks at the turbulent years of rebellion which swept across the north of England, and the idea of 'northern' speech. Show more
Podcast Radio Hour
Olly Mann: The Political Party and Hidden Mickeys
1 hour on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Available for over a year
Made for 4 Extra. Olly Mann joins Amanda Litherland to recommend favourite podcasts. Features the Political Party with Matt Forde, and Hidden Mickeys featuring Natalie Palamides. Show more
After a brush with death, Richard Wilson concludes that it's time to tell the truth. To everybody. Tell it how it is. From 2017. Show more
The best in contemporary comedy. Arthur Smith chats to Alice Fraser. Show more
Made for 4 Extra. The fifth heat of the BBC New Comedy Award 2018, recorded at the Glee Club in Cardiff, hosted by Mike Bobbins. Show more
The political spin doctor and top comic in the tag talk show, where the guest is the next interviewer. From September 2009 Show more
Kurt Vonnegut's tale of the dilemmas facing scientists over discovering how to manufacture happiness. Read by Stuart Milligan. Show more
Robbie Williams talks to John Wilson about the 1997 hit 'Life Thru a Lens', his first post-Take That album. From November 2013. Show more
When Bob Boxer falls for a seductive TV presenter, his detective partner Shona Doberman grows suspicious. Stars Anita Vettesse. Show more
The Matter of the North
Episode 4: The Rebellious Tongues of the North
28 minutes on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Available for over a year
Melvyn Bragg looks at the turbulent years of rebellion which swept across the north of England, and the idea of 'northern' speech. Show more
The physician, father and sometimes fool to King Charles II rescues a bear and returns to Bidnold. Read by Nicholas Woodeson. Show more
Lenny looks at prospects for the future and talks to British director Steve McQueen, the first ever black film-maker to win an Academy Award for Best Picture. From November 2015. Show more
Cardew heads back to the shoot, Dan and Tom are at the head of the beaters, but there’s a tragic death. With Olivia Colman. Show more
The author is still in New Zealand among the whales, but before long the sound of something from childhood will tempt him home. Show more
High in the Sistine Chapel, two fresco plasterers get on with preparing the ceiling for boss man Michelangelo, who has not bothered to turn up for work again. Stars Phil Daniels. Show more
Marcus Brigstocke, Holly Walsh, John Finnemore and Rufus Hound talk with deliberate inaccuracy about board games, salt, guinea pigs and actors. From January 2014. Show more
Sarah has a bit of trouble putting up some shelves, but she gets the last laugh. Stars Prunella Scales. From February 1998. Show more