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
Retired hitman Art Gordo heads to his friend Louise's flat to plan his next moves. Stars Dinsdale Landen and Frances Jeater. Show more
4 Extra Debut. Writer and comedian David Schneider takes a personal journey through the culture of the Yiddish language. With Michael Grade. Show more
Festive anxiety is rampant as a falling-out and bitter disappointment make for a goodwill bypass. Stars Julie Graham. From May 2014. Show more
Milton Jones is the man who can help anyone anywhere - whether they need it or not. So when a groom-to-be mysteriously vanishes, Milton leaps in. Show more
The author and his wife compete to publicise their new books. Stars Ian Carmichael and Charlotte Mitchell. From April 1976. Show more
The civil servants cause bedlam during a BBC 'Panorama' probe. Stars Richard Murdoch and Deryck Guyler. From August 1977. 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
Friendship brings new vistas for Charles, but for ebullient Sebastian the family close in. Stars Ben Miles and Jamie Bamber. Show more
Over the last 40 years, Wilfred has never wanted anyone but Dorothy. But he has never been a great romantic. Read by Ruth Gemmell. Show more
4 Extra Debut. A life-changing chance meeting between two ex-lovers, in a story of grief, revenge and love set in a Leeds allotment. Stars Steve Huison and Kerry Fox. Show more
The author and his wife compete to publicise their new books. Stars Ian Carmichael and Charlotte Mitchell. From April 1976. Show more
The civil servants cause bedlam during a BBC 'Panorama' probe. Stars Richard Murdoch and Deryck Guyler. From August 1977. Show more
Retired hitman Art Gordo heads to his friend Louise's flat to plan his next moves. Stars Dinsdale Landen and Frances Jeater. Show more
4 Extra Debut. Writer and comedian David Schneider takes a personal journey through the culture of the Yiddish language. With Michael Grade. Show more
Sarah is suspicious of the new footman James Smith, even though his presence lightens her workload. Pride & Prejudice from the servants' perspective, read by Sophie Thompson.
As Notre Dame was built, composers Perotin and Leonin wrote music to fill it. James Naughtie on history shaping classical music. Show more
The life of female impressionist painter Berthe Morisot: confidence and self-doubt in Paris. Stars Sarah-Jane Holm. Show more
Book of the Week
Sandra Hempel - The Inheritor's Powder: A Cautionary Tale of Poison, Betrayal and Greed
Episode 2
15 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 Extra
A real-life murder mystery from 1833 reveals the fear surrounding arsenic poisoning in Victorian Britain, and the hunt for a test to prove it. Show more
Friendship brings new vistas for Charles, but for ebullient Sebastian the family close in. Stars Ben Miles and Jamie Bamber. Show more
Sue Perkins sets moral and ethical posers for Paul Sinha, Lemn Sissay, Margaret Cabourn-Smith and Graeme Garden. From 2013. Show more
Phonsie's sale of the Hoover ancestral home is the cause of much speculation. 1956 sleepy Irish town whimsy with TP McKenna. Show more
Festive anxiety is rampant as a falling-out and bitter disappointment make for a goodwill bypass. Stars Julie Graham. From May 2014. Show more
Milton Jones is the man who can help anyone anywhere - whether they need it or not. So when a groom-to-be mysteriously vanishes, Milton leaps in. Show more
Collette leaves her dull husband, then becomes interested in the paranormal and consults Alison. Starring Rosie Cavaliero. Show more
Trying to rid himself of an ancient book, student Andrew MacLeod becomes drawn to a sinister group. Read by Robert Paterson. Show more
The Deacon Blue singer, actress and composer chats to Phil Cunningham about her life, and chooses five milestone tracks. From November 2009. Show more
The author and his wife compete to publicise their new books. Stars Ian Carmichael and Charlotte Mitchell. From April 1976. Show more
The civil servants cause bedlam during a BBC 'Panorama' probe. Stars Richard Murdoch and Deryck Guyler. From August 1977. Show more
Retired hitman Art Gordo heads to his friend Louise's flat to plan his next moves. Stars Dinsdale Landen and Frances Jeater. Show more
4 Extra Debut. Writer and comedian David Schneider takes a personal journey through the culture of the Yiddish language. With Michael Grade. Show more
Over the last 40 years, Wilfred has never wanted anyone but Dorothy. But he has never been a great romantic. Read by Ruth Gemmell. Show more
4 Extra Debut. A life-changing chance meeting between two ex-lovers, in a story of grief, revenge and love set in a Leeds allotment. Stars Steve Huison and Kerry Fox. Show more
Milton Jones is the man who can help anyone anywhere - whether they need it or not. So when a groom-to-be mysteriously vanishes, Milton leaps in. Show more
Deep-down superficiality as Patrick Marber and Peter Curran lie in the darkness, sharing a bunk bed and wondering. From April 2014. Episode 2 of 5. Show more
The writer and humorist shares his tips on making merry and avoiding being 'de-mingled'. From August 2004. Show more
Rob Deering chats to Matt Green. Show more
Feared Briton General Venables demands executions by sunset. 1770 America sitcom stars Andy Hamilton. From February 2000. Show more
The landscape of Alan's mind is cluttered questions. Is there a future for him and Jane? With Julian Dutton. From March 2009. Show more
Collette leaves her dull husband, then becomes interested in the paranormal and consults Alison. Starring Rosie Cavaliero. Show more
Trying to rid himself of an ancient book, student Andrew MacLeod becomes drawn to a sinister group. Read by Robert Paterson. Show more
The Deacon Blue singer, actress and composer chats to Phil Cunningham about her life, and chooses five milestone tracks. From November 2009. Show more
Retired hitman Art Gordo heads to his friend Louise's flat to plan his next moves. Stars Dinsdale Landen and Frances Jeater. Show more
4 Extra Debut. Writer and comedian David Schneider takes a personal journey through the culture of the Yiddish language. With Michael Grade. Show more
Sarah is suspicious of the new footman James Smith, even though his presence lightens her workload. Pride & Prejudice from the servants' perspective, read by Sophie Thompson.
As Notre Dame was built, composers Perotin and Leonin wrote music to fill it. James Naughtie on history shaping classical music. Show more
The life of female impressionist painter Berthe Morisot: confidence and self-doubt in Paris. Stars Sarah-Jane Holm. Show more
Book of the Week
Sandra Hempel - The Inheritor's Powder: A Cautionary Tale of Poison, Betrayal and Greed
Episode 2
15 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 ExtraA real-life murder mystery from 1833 reveals the fear surrounding arsenic poisoning in Victorian Britain, and the hunt for a test to prove it. Show more
Friendship brings new vistas for Charles, but for ebullient Sebastian the family close in. Stars Ben Miles and Jamie Bamber. Show more
Sue Perkins sets moral and ethical posers for Paul Sinha, Lemn Sissay, Margaret Cabourn-Smith and Graeme Garden. From 2013. Show more
Phonsie's sale of the Hoover ancestral home is the cause of much speculation. 1956 sleepy Irish town whimsy with TP McKenna. Show more
