4 Extra Debut. Introduced by poet Daljit Nagra, Stephen Kalinich takes us on a poetic tour of Los Angeles. From August 2013. Show more
An awkward encounter at an interfaith conference and going miles to win a father’s respect. With Simon Kane. From October 2014. Show more
This listing contains language that some may find offensive.
The Matter of the North
Episode 5: Lakes and Moors: The Power of Northern Landscapes
28 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 ExtraAvailable for over a year
Melvyn Bragg considers the power and influence of northern landscapes, inspiration for some of England's greatest literature. Show more
Pam offers home truths about where we live. Poetry and sketches with Felicity Montagu and Geoffrey Whitehead. From January 2014. Show more
A return visit to the Oxford Playhouse for regulars Barry Cryer, Graeme Garden and Tim Brooke-Taylor, with Jeremy Hardy also on the panel and Jack Dee in the chair. Show more
Chaos looms when Sid confesses he is in love with the Lad's secretary. Stars Tony Hancock and Sid James. From December 1956. Show more
Pike and Uncle Arthur tackle a tricky situation with an inflatable dinghy. Starring John Le Mesurier. From December 1983. Show more
Sue Perkins sets moral and ethical posers for Zoe Lyons and Phill Jupitus, Simon Garfield and Humphrey Ker. From December 2011. Show more
The Dublin theatrical costumiers have to create a special cloak for Sir Walter Raleigh. With Sylvia Syms. From October 1998. Show more
A promiscuous mannequin's murder in 1948 Paris stylishly distracts Noel Coward. Stars Malcolm Sinclair and Eleanor Bron. Show more
A cuckolded husband intends to murder his rival. What could go wrong with his fastidious plan? Read by Robert Bathurst. Show more
4 Extra Debut. Will all the sides of Mervyn Bundy be able to cope when his firm sends him on a trip? Stars John Graham. From December 1973. Show more
Chaos looms when Sid confesses he is in love with the Lad's secretary. Stars Tony Hancock and Sid James. From December 1956. Show more
Pike and Uncle Arthur tackle a tricky situation with an inflatable dinghy. Starring John Le Mesurier. From December 1983. Show more
This listing contains language that some may find offensive.
The Matter of the North
Episode 5: Lakes and Moors: The Power of Northern Landscapes
28 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 ExtraAvailable for over a year
Melvyn Bragg considers the power and influence of northern landscapes, inspiration for some of England's greatest literature. Show more
Merivel has returned to Bidnold to find his beloved Margaret in the grip of the deadly typhus. But a surprise visitor brings solace. Read by Nicholas Woodeson. Show more
The People's Post: A Narrative History of the Post Office
Episode 1: The Secret Room
15 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Dominic Sandbrook investigates how the post office has shaped British society, from literacy to free speech. From December 2011. Show more
Lavinia Greenlaw - Five Fever Tales
1. The Question of Why
15 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 ExtraAvailable for years
Five dramas exploring ancient ideas about malaria, and scientific attempts to defeat the deadly disease. Stars Siobhan Redmond. Show more
Book of the Week
Lloyd Bradley - Sounds Like London: 100 Years of Black Music in the Capital
Episode 1
15 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 Extra
It's 1948, and the Empire Windrush brings an exciting new musical style to London - calypso. Show more
A promiscuous mannequin's murder in 1948 Paris stylishly distracts Noel Coward. Stars Malcolm Sinclair and Eleanor Bron. Show more
Sue Perkins sets moral and ethical posers for Zoe Lyons and Phill Jupitus, Simon Garfield and Humphrey Ker. From December 2011. Show more
The Dublin theatrical costumiers have to create a special cloak for Sir Walter Raleigh. With Sylvia Syms. From October 1998. Show more
Pam offers home truths about where we live. Poetry and sketches with Felicity Montagu and Geoffrey Whitehead. From January 2014. Show more
A return visit to the Oxford Playhouse for regulars Barry Cryer, Graeme Garden and Tim Brooke-Taylor, with Jeremy Hardy also on the panel and Jack Dee in the chair. Show more
Ray Bradbury - The Golden Apples of the Sun
1. The Golden Apples of the Sun/Hail and Farewell
30 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 ExtraAvailable for years
Stories about a voyage to the sun and a young boy whose real age is a mystery. With Don Fellows and Ed Bishop. Show more
4 Extra Debut. Sue MacGregor talks to psychologist Janet Reibstein and poet Roshan Doug about books by Grace Paley, Dai Sijie and Philip Larkin. From October 2006. Show more
Chaos looms when Sid confesses he is in love with the Lad's secretary. Stars Tony Hancock and Sid James. From December 1956. Show more
Pike and Uncle Arthur tackle a tricky situation with an inflatable dinghy. Starring John Le Mesurier. From December 1983. Show more
This listing contains language that some may find offensive.
The Matter of the North
Episode 5: Lakes and Moors: The Power of Northern Landscapes
28 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 ExtraAvailable for over a year
Melvyn Bragg considers the power and influence of northern landscapes, inspiration for some of England's greatest literature. Show more
A cuckolded husband intends to murder his rival. What could go wrong with his fastidious plan? Read by Robert Bathurst. Show more
4 Extra Debut. Will all the sides of Mervyn Bundy be able to cope when his firm sends him on a trip? Stars John Graham. From December 1973. Show more
A return visit to the Oxford Playhouse for regulars Barry Cryer, Graeme Garden and Tim Brooke-Taylor, with Jeremy Hardy also on the panel and Jack Dee in the chair. Show more
The prospect of attending a wedding pushes the three couples to the limit. Stars Jack Docherty. From November 2014. Show more
A lively show with a female panel taking current events and lifestyle trends as a starting point for a series of fresh and funny challenges. Hosted by Jo Bunting. Show more
Marvel at the meerkats, visit a new theme park... and one man must face 'The Curator'. Stars Marcus Brigstocke. From August 2006. Show more
Ray Bradbury - The Golden Apples of the Sun
1. The Golden Apples of the Sun/Hail and Farewell
30 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 ExtraAvailable for years
Stories about a voyage to the sun and a young boy whose real age is a mystery. With Don Fellows and Ed Bishop. Show more
4 Extra Debut. Sue MacGregor talks to psychologist Janet Reibstein and poet Roshan Doug about books by Grace Paley, Dai Sijie and Philip Larkin. From October 2006. Show more
This listing contains language that some may find offensive.
The Matter of the North
Episode 5: Lakes and Moors: The Power of Northern Landscapes
28 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 ExtraAvailable for over a year
Melvyn Bragg considers the power and influence of northern landscapes, inspiration for some of England's greatest literature. Show more
Merivel has returned to Bidnold to find his beloved Margaret in the grip of the deadly typhus. But a surprise visitor brings solace. Read by Nicholas Woodeson. Show more
The People's Post: A Narrative History of the Post Office
Episode 1: The Secret Room
15 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 ExtraDominic Sandbrook investigates how the post office has shaped British society, from literacy to free speech. From December 2011. Show more
Lavinia Greenlaw - Five Fever Tales
1. The Question of Why
15 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 ExtraAvailable for years
Five dramas exploring ancient ideas about malaria, and scientific attempts to defeat the deadly disease. Stars Siobhan Redmond. Show more
Book of the Week
Lloyd Bradley - Sounds Like London: 100 Years of Black Music in the Capital
Episode 1
15 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 ExtraIt's 1948, and the Empire Windrush brings an exciting new musical style to London - calypso. Show more
A promiscuous mannequin's murder in 1948 Paris stylishly distracts Noel Coward. Stars Malcolm Sinclair and Eleanor Bron. Show more
Sue Perkins sets moral and ethical posers for Zoe Lyons and Phill Jupitus, Simon Garfield and Humphrey Ker. From December 2011. Show more
The Dublin theatrical costumiers have to create a special cloak for Sir Walter Raleigh. With Sylvia Syms. From October 1998. Show more
