Poet Daljit Nagra introduces Lindisfarne: Poetry in Progress presented by Beaty Rubens. From 2013. Show more
A mother and daughter struggle to make ends meet in the East Yorkshire city. Stars Lucy Beaumont and Maureen Lipman. From 2014. Show more
Retired hitman Art Gordo is offered big money to carry out one last killing. Dinsdale Landen stars in Jim Eldridge’s thriller. Show more
Three people talk about how the words they learned as children helped them in situations of extreme pressure and danger. From April 2009. Show more
A broken typewriter causes chaos. Eastern bloc embassy sitcom starring Dinsdale Landen as the ambassador. From April 1987. Show more
Nicholas Parsons presents the iconic panel show from the Edinburgh Fringe with Paul Merton, Fred MacAulay, Mark Watson and Jo Caulfield. Show more
Overlooked in the New Year's Honours, the Lad brushes up on his social etiquette skills. Stars Tony Hancock. From January 1957. Show more
A visit to the pier theatre ends in disaster for Arthur Wilson and Miss Perkins. Stars John Le Mesurier. From January 1984. Show more
Katy Brand, Alex Horne, Richard Herring and Natalie Haynes vie for wordy supremacy chaired by Gyles Brandreth. From 2013. Show more
With a new term looming, for the school teachers it's D-day minus one. Stars Carolyn Pickles and Marlene Sidaway. From April 2002. Show more
During the Second World War, Captain Ryder is posted to a remote castle and he recalls his friend Sebastian. Stars Ben Miles. Show more
Alison Moore - The Pre-War House and Other Stories
Episode 4: The Egg
15 minutes on BBC Radio 4 Extra
William's impressive collection of birds' eggs lacks only one thing - an egg from a mute swan. Read by Ruth Gemmell. Show more
A man appeals to Heaven to be born again with 'experience', but it's no help in his second life. Comic drama starring John Bett. Show more
Overlooked in the New Year's Honours, the Lad brushes up on his social etiquette skills. Stars Tony Hancock. From January 1957. Show more
A visit to the pier theatre ends in disaster for Arthur Wilson and Miss Perkins. Stars John Le Mesurier. From January 1984. Show more
Retired hitman Art Gordo is offered big money to carry out one last killing. Dinsdale Landen stars in Jim Eldridge’s thriller. Show more
Three people talk about how the words they learned as children helped them in situations of extreme pressure and danger. From April 2009. Show more
4 Extra Debut. Washing ruins Sarah's hands, and a new footman arrives. Pride and Prejudice from the viewpoint of the household servants. Read by Sophie Thompson. Show more
Origins: James Naughtie looks at how history shaped classical music, with origins in the churches and monasteries of the Christian world. Show more
Early criticism and meeting Manet. The life of female impressionist painter Berthe Morisot. Starring Sarah-Jane Holm. Show more
Book of the Week
Sandra Hempel - The Inheritor's Powder: A Cautionary Tale of Poison, Betrayal and Greed
Episode 1
15 minutes on BBC Radio 4 Extra
4 Extra Debut. Criminal poisoning in the 19th century was remarkably easy. After an entire family was killed by arsenic, the race was on for a test to catch the culprits. Show more
During the Second World War, Captain Ryder is posted to a remote castle and he recalls his friend Sebastian. Stars Ben Miles. Show more
Katy Brand, Alex Horne, Richard Herring and Natalie Haynes vie for wordy supremacy chaired by Gyles Brandreth. From 2013. Show more
With a new term looming, for the school teachers it's D-day minus one. Stars Carolyn Pickles and Marlene Sidaway. From April 2002. Show more
A broken typewriter causes chaos. Eastern bloc embassy sitcom starring Dinsdale Landen as the ambassador. From April 1987. Show more
Nicholas Parsons presents the iconic panel show from the Edinburgh Fringe with Paul Merton, Fred MacAulay, Mark Watson and Jo Caulfield. Show more
A professional medium takes on a highly efficient but heartless assistant. Starring Alison Steadman and Rosie Cavaliero. Show more
A student researching the occult comes under the malign influence of an ancient book of spells. Read by Robert Paterson. Show more
4 Extra Debut. Host Sue MacGregor, Man Booker judge Lisa Jardine and author Joanne Harris discuss much-loved books by Donna Leon, Patricia Duncker and Emily Bronte. From Oct 2006. Show more
Overlooked in the New Year's Honours, the Lad brushes up on his social etiquette skills. Stars Tony Hancock. From January 1957. Show more
A visit to the pier theatre ends in disaster for Arthur Wilson and Miss Perkins. Stars John Le Mesurier. From January 1984. Show more
Retired hitman Art Gordo is offered big money to carry out one last killing. Dinsdale Landen stars in Jim Eldridge’s thriller. Show more
Three people talk about how the words they learned as children helped them in situations of extreme pressure and danger. From April 2009. Show more
Alison Moore - The Pre-War House and Other Stories
Episode 4: The Egg
15 minutes on BBC Radio 4 Extra
William's impressive collection of birds' eggs lacks only one thing - an egg from a mute swan. Read by Ruth Gemmell. Show more
A man appeals to Heaven to be born again with 'experience', but it's no help in his second life. Comic drama starring John Bett. Show more
Nicholas Parsons presents the iconic panel show from the Edinburgh Fringe with Paul Merton, Fred MacAulay, Mark Watson and Jo Caulfield. Show more
Glastonbury clashes with Cathy's dad's birthday and Barney fears being stranded in a care home. Stars Jack Docherty. From 2014. Show more
Made for 4 Extra. Miles Jupp chairs a satirical review of the week's news in an extended version of Friday's programme. Show more
The poet laureate of alternative comedy, John Hegley entertains with a book of verse. With Nigel Piper. From August 1998. Show more
A professional medium takes on a highly efficient but heartless assistant. Starring Alison Steadman and Rosie Cavaliero. Show more
A student researching the occult comes under the malign influence of an ancient book of spells. Read by Robert Paterson. Show more
4 Extra Debut. Host Sue MacGregor, Man Booker judge Lisa Jardine and author Joanne Harris discuss much-loved books by Donna Leon, Patricia Duncker and Emily Bronte. From Oct 2006. Show more
Retired hitman Art Gordo is offered big money to carry out one last killing. Dinsdale Landen stars in Jim Eldridge’s thriller. Show more
Three people talk about how the words they learned as children helped them in situations of extreme pressure and danger. From April 2009. Show more
4 Extra Debut. Washing ruins Sarah's hands, and a new footman arrives. Pride and Prejudice from the viewpoint of the household servants. Read by Sophie Thompson. Show more
Origins: James Naughtie looks at how history shaped classical music, with origins in the churches and monasteries of the Christian world. Show more
Early criticism and meeting Manet. The life of female impressionist painter Berthe Morisot. Starring Sarah-Jane Holm. Show more
Book of the Week
Sandra Hempel - The Inheritor's Powder: A Cautionary Tale of Poison, Betrayal and Greed
Episode 1
15 minutes on BBC Radio 4 Extra
4 Extra Debut. Criminal poisoning in the 19th century was remarkably easy. After an entire family was killed by arsenic, the race was on for a test to catch the culprits. Show more
During the Second World War, Captain Ryder is posted to a remote castle and he recalls his friend Sebastian. Stars Ben Miles. Show more
Katy Brand, Alex Horne, Richard Herring and Natalie Haynes vie for wordy supremacy chaired by Gyles Brandreth. From 2013. Show more
With a new term looming, for the school teachers it's D-day minus one. Stars Carolyn Pickles and Marlene Sidaway. From April 2002. Show more