Poet Daljit Nagra selects Adventures in Poetry – The Farmer’s Bride by Charlotte Mew. A poem of unrequited rural longing. From 2002. Show more
John tries to present a sketch alone and there’s a speech from someone who followed their dream. With Simon Kane. From 2014. Show more
The gentleman thief shows his accomplice how an inside job at a bank is really done. Stars Michael Cochrane and Jeremy Clyde. Show more
The Matter of the North
Episode 10: Northern Power: Speaking From the North
28 minutes on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Available for over a year
Melvyn celebrates 'speaking from the north', and asks what the future might hold for the north and its place in Britain. Show more
Pam shares her love of horses. Poetry and sketches with Geoffrey Whitehead and Felicity Montagu. From January 2014. Show more
Nicholas Parsons invites Paul Merton, Gyles Brandreth, Tony Hawks and Zoe Lyons to speak for 60 seconds on a variety of subjects without hesitation, repetition or deviation. Show more
Sid sees the return of petrol rationing as a money spinner, with some help from the Lad. Stars Tony Hancock. From December 1956. Show more
Mrs Pike asks Arthur to talk to her son about the birds and bees. Stars John Le Mesurier and Ian Lavender. From December 1983. Show more
Milton Jones, Susie Dent, Alun Cochrane and Natalie Haynes vie for wordy supremacy. Chaired by Gyles Brandreth. From 2013. Show more
Dublin's theatrical costumiers get involved in rivalry between two Lancashire clog troupes. With Frank Kelly. From October 1998. Show more
Richard Herncastle leaves his dead-end job to join his uncle's music hall act. Stars Tom Baker and Freddie 'Parrot Face' Davies. Show more
Struggling single mum Helen tries different ways of coping with her young wayward daughter. Read by Emma Fielding. Show more
4 Extra Debut. With a storm brewing in the global food market, a trader sees an opportunity to make a lot of money. Stars Matthew Gravelle, Carys Eleri and Stuart Milligan. Show more
Sid sees the return of petrol rationing as a money spinner, with some help from the Lad. Stars Tony Hancock. From December 1956. Show more
Mrs Pike asks Arthur to talk to her son about the birds and bees. Stars John Le Mesurier and Ian Lavender. From December 1983. Show more
The gentleman thief shows his accomplice how an inside job at a bank is really done. Stars Michael Cochrane and Jeremy Clyde. Show more
The Matter of the North
Episode 10: Northern Power: Speaking From the North
28 minutes on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Available for over a year
Melvyn celebrates 'speaking from the north', and asks what the future might hold for the north and its place in Britain. Show more
Now in Switzerland, Merivel has sought out the beguiling Louise de Flamanville. Can she offer the solace he seeks? Read by Nicholas Woodeson. Show more
The People's Post: A Narrative History of the Post Office
Episode 6: The Penny Black
15 minutes on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Dominic Sandbrook investigates how the post office has shaped British society, including the arrival of Universal Penny Postage in 1840. From December 2011. Show more
4 Extra Debut. A lifelong friend discovers that Jane may have been murdered, and begins to present her case. Stars Elaine Cassidy, Ruth Gemmell and Rupert Evans. Show more
The writer, director and maverick's life, from Gants Hills to repertory theatre. Toby Jones reads Michael Coveney's biography. Show more
Richard Herncastle leaves his dead-end job to join his uncle's music hall act. Stars Tom Baker and Freddie 'Parrot Face' Davies. Show more
Milton Jones, Susie Dent, Alun Cochrane and Natalie Haynes vie for wordy supremacy. Chaired by Gyles Brandreth. From 2013. Show more
Dublin's theatrical costumiers get involved in rivalry between two Lancashire clog troupes. With Frank Kelly. From October 1998. Show more
Pam shares her love of horses. Poetry and sketches with Geoffrey Whitehead and Felicity Montagu. From January 2014. Show more
Nicholas Parsons invites Paul Merton, Gyles Brandreth, Tony Hawks and Zoe Lyons to speak for 60 seconds on a variety of subjects without hesitation, repetition or deviation. Show more
The kingdom of Albion is in peril. Andrew Marshall and John Lloyd's epic Tolkien parody stars Patrick Magee and Paul Eddington. Show more
4 Extra Debut. Sue MacGregor talks to author Michael Dobbs and historian Antony Beevor about much-loved books by Julian Barnes, Michael Morpurgo and George Orwell. From Oct 2006. Show more
Sid sees the return of petrol rationing as a money spinner, with some help from the Lad. Stars Tony Hancock. From December 1956. Show more
Mrs Pike asks Arthur to talk to her son about the birds and bees. Stars John Le Mesurier and Ian Lavender. From December 1983. Show more
The gentleman thief shows his accomplice how an inside job at a bank is really done. Stars Michael Cochrane and Jeremy Clyde. Show more
The Matter of the North
Episode 10: Northern Power: Speaking From the North
28 minutes on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Available for over a year
Melvyn celebrates 'speaking from the north', and asks what the future might hold for the north and its place in Britain. Show more
Struggling single mum Helen tries different ways of coping with her young wayward daughter. Read by Emma Fielding. Show more
4 Extra Debut. With a storm brewing in the global food market, a trader sees an opportunity to make a lot of money. Stars Matthew Gravelle, Carys Eleri and Stuart Milligan. Show more
Nicholas Parsons invites Paul Merton, Gyles Brandreth, Tony Hawks and Zoe Lyons to speak for 60 seconds on a variety of subjects without hesitation, repetition or deviation. Show more
The love, marriage - and despair of three couples. A death causes some reprehensible behaviour. Starring Fiona Allen. From 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
Lady Bagshot claims on the insurance, and the model railway club hits the buffers. Stars Marcus Brigstocke. From August 2006. Show more
The kingdom of Albion is in peril. Andrew Marshall and John Lloyd's epic Tolkien parody stars Patrick Magee and Paul Eddington. Show more
4 Extra Debut. Sue MacGregor talks to author Michael Dobbs and historian Antony Beevor about much-loved books by Julian Barnes, Michael Morpurgo and George Orwell. From Oct 2006. Show more
The gentleman thief shows his accomplice how an inside job at a bank is really done. Stars Michael Cochrane and Jeremy Clyde. Show more
The Matter of the North
Episode 10: Northern Power: Speaking From the North
28 minutes on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Available for over a year
Melvyn celebrates 'speaking from the north', and asks what the future might hold for the north and its place in Britain. Show more
Now in Switzerland, Merivel has sought out the beguiling Louise de Flamanville. Can she offer the solace he seeks? Read by Nicholas Woodeson. Show more
The People's Post: A Narrative History of the Post Office
Episode 6: The Penny Black
15 minutes on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Dominic Sandbrook investigates how the post office has shaped British society, including the arrival of Universal Penny Postage in 1840. From December 2011. Show more
4 Extra Debut. A lifelong friend discovers that Jane may have been murdered, and begins to present her case. Stars Elaine Cassidy, Ruth Gemmell and Rupert Evans. Show more
The writer, director and maverick's life, from Gants Hills to repertory theatre. Toby Jones reads Michael Coveney's biography. Show more
Richard Herncastle leaves his dead-end job to join his uncle's music hall act. Stars Tom Baker and Freddie 'Parrot Face' Davies. Show more
Milton Jones, Susie Dent, Alun Cochrane and Natalie Haynes vie for wordy supremacy. Chaired by Gyles Brandreth. From 2013. Show more
Dublin's theatrical costumiers get involved in rivalry between two Lancashire clog troupes. With Frank Kelly. From October 1998. Show more