Andrew Marr continues his exploration of quintessentially English characters with a look at Dr Samuel Johnson. From September 2007. Show more
Made for 4 Extra. Charlotte Bronte's passionate tale of love, longing and loss set against a backdrop of turbulence and unrest in the Yorkshire of 1811. With Lesley Sharp. Show more
4 Extra Debut. Dogmatic 14-year-old Benson disapproves of Guy Fawkes Night and plots to dampen someone's celebrations. Read by Hugh Dickson. From November 1989.
Natalie Haynes takes a fresh look at the ancient world: the worst dinner party in history-meet the writer Petronius. From 2014. Show more
The family worries when Joe is seen calling in at the doctor's surgery. Stars Jack Warner and Kathleen Harrison. From June 1961. Show more
The fall and rise of a Punch & Judy show, and Ron and Eth are planning their honeymoon. Stars Jimmy Edwards. From February 1959. Show more
A literary walk around Dublin, visiting landmarks immortalised by some of Ireland's most famous writers. Read by Colm Tóibín. Show more
The Listening Project
Chris and Suzanne - Life is Full of Patterns
5 minutes on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Available for over a year
4 Extra Debut. Fi Glover introduces a conversation between a couple who could never paint their walls magnolia. For them, pattern is essential and life-affirming. Show more
4 Extra Debut. From the Doors to West Side Story, writer and comedian Ruby Wax shares her castaway choices with Sue Lawley. From June 2005.
True stories told live in in the USA: Sarah Austin Jenness introduces five stories of adventure, from thrill seeking to horses. Show more
Living throughout the Americas, Hummingbirds are brilliantly coloured with aeronautical skills defying imagination. From 2011. Show more
The family worries when Joe is seen calling in at the doctor's surgery. Stars Jack Warner and Kathleen Harrison. From June 1961. Show more
The fall and rise of a Punch & Judy show, and Ron and Eth are planning their honeymoon. Stars Jimmy Edwards. From February 1959. Show more
Made for 4 Extra. Charlotte Bronte's passionate tale of love, longing and loss set against a backdrop of turbulence and unrest in the Yorkshire of 1811. With Lesley Sharp. Show more
4 Extra Debut. Dogmatic 14-year-old Benson disapproves of Guy Fawkes Night and plots to dampen someone's celebrations. Read by Hugh Dickson. From November 1989.
Melmoth by Sarah Perry (Omnibus)
Episode 2
1 hour, 15 minutes on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Available for years
Hoffman’s manuscript describes his shameful and terrifying experiences during the Second World War. Read by Greta Scacchi and Anton Lesser. Show more
Manchester school teachers Kevin Madden and his grandson Patrick McMahon discuss the changing nature of respect between pupils and teachers. Show more
4 Extra Debut. 22nd November 1963. What really happened after JFK's murder, in the hospital and on the presidential jet? Stars Stacy Keach. From November 2013. Show more
4 Extra Debut. Poet Daljit Nagra introduces Anne Stevenson - The Living Poet plus an interview from Front Row. From 1984 and 2007. Show more
Natalie Haynes takes a fresh look at the ancient world: the worst dinner party in history-meet the writer Petronius. From 2014. Show more
The 17th Century: Master Richard is playing a dangerous game with Annie, the gardener's daughter. Starring Rachel Atkins. Show more
Little does 12 year-old Mortimer realise that a book from his father’s library sets out his own future. Read by Joss Ackland. Show more
True stories told live in in the USA: Sarah Austin Jenness introduces five stories of adventure, from thrill seeking to horses. Show more
Living throughout the Americas, Hummingbirds are brilliantly coloured with aeronautical skills defying imagination. From 2011. Show more
A literary walk around Dublin, visiting landmarks immortalised by some of Ireland's most famous writers. Read by Colm Tóibín. Show more
The Listening Project
Chris and Suzanne - Life is Full of Patterns
5 minutes on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Available for over a year
4 Extra Debut. Fi Glover introduces a conversation between a couple who could never paint their walls magnolia. For them, pattern is essential and life-affirming. Show more
4 Extra Debut. From the Doors to West Side Story, writer and comedian Ruby Wax shares her castaway choices with Sue Lawley. From June 2005.
Natalie Haynes takes a fresh look at the ancient world: the worst dinner party in history-meet the writer Petronius. From 2014. Show more
The radical comedian offers his humorous assessment of the life and career of the battling French emperor. From October 2002. Show more
The Comedy Club Interviews
John-Luke Roberts 2/2
5 minutes on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Available for over a year
The best in contemporary comedy. Arthur Smith chats to John-Luke Roberts.
Biting news satire with TV evangelism, Alan Partridge and yogurt lids. Stars Chris Morris and Steve Coogan. From August 1991. Show more
Ectoplasm
Episode 3: The Affair of the Baddie's Niece
30 minutes on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Available for 10 months
Lord Zimbabwe and Dr Lilac hit the Wild West to thwart an evil Waffle Baron. With Dan Freedman and Nick Romero. From July 2000. Show more
The 17th Century: Master Richard is playing a dangerous game with Annie, the gardener's daughter. Starring Rachel Atkins. Show more
Little does 12 year-old Mortimer realise that a book from his father’s library sets out his own future. Read by Joss Ackland. Show more
Made for 4 Extra. Charlotte Bronte's passionate tale of love, longing and loss set against a backdrop of turbulence and unrest in the Yorkshire of 1811. With Lesley Sharp. Show more
4 Extra Debut. Dogmatic 14-year-old Benson disapproves of Guy Fawkes Night and plots to dampen someone's celebrations. Read by Hugh Dickson. From November 1989.
Melmoth by Sarah Perry (Omnibus)
Episode 2
1 hour, 15 minutes on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Available for years
Hoffman’s manuscript describes his shameful and terrifying experiences during the Second World War. Read by Greta Scacchi and Anton Lesser. Show more
Manchester school teachers Kevin Madden and his grandson Patrick McMahon discuss the changing nature of respect between pupils and teachers. Show more
4 Extra Debut. 22nd November 1963. What really happened after JFK's murder, in the hospital and on the presidential jet? Stars Stacy Keach. From November 2013. Show more