Ken has got gambling plans for a big race, but what about the cost at home? Stars Gerard McDermott. From September 1997. Show more
It’s Christmas Eve and the ad agency are celebrating their most successful year ever. Starring Josie Lawrence. From 2018. Show more
Simon's murder probe continues, whilst The Dean sets his sights on promotion. Mark Tavener's comic thriller with Geoffrey Palmer. Show more
4 Extra Debut. On the 80th anniversary of Lorraine Hansberry's birth, Adjoa Andoh reflects on the brief but influential career of the African-American playwright and activist. Show more
A near-death experience turns out mundane in this sketch comedy about getting on a bit. Stars Eleanor Bron. From August 2004. Show more
Comedy trio Peepolykus upend classic fiction: in provincial France, a pair of vermin controllers seek their fortune. From 2015. Show more
Radio Prune presents A Kick in the Arts, and So You Think You've Got a Feed Line? With Bill Oddie. From November 1973. Show more
Roy Hudd, Janet Brown and Chris Emmett review the week’s news events from Elton John to a rampaging Welsh sheep. From 1979. Show more
Animal, vegetable or mineral? Barry Took's revised 20 questions. With Geoffrey Durham and Hattie Hayridge. From April 1998. Show more
Confusion reigns when Rosie's company tackles a fund-raiser for the Afghans. Stars Prunella Scales. From June 2000. Show more
Adolphus Crosbie is determined to enjoy all the pleasures of high society, including the attentions of Lady Alexandrina, during his stay at Courcy Castle. Show more
Podcast Radio Hour
David McGuire: 'Multi Story' and 'Burn Your Passport'
1 hour on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Available for over a year
This week's best podcast recommendations include 'Multi Story' from BBC Local Radio, and comic tales of disastrous travel in 'Burn Your Passport'.
Radio Prune presents A Kick in the Arts, and So You Think You've Got a Feed Line? With Bill Oddie. From November 1973. Show more
Roy Hudd, Janet Brown and Chris Emmett review the week’s news events from Elton John to a rampaging Welsh sheep. From 1979. Show more
Simon's murder probe continues, whilst The Dean sets his sights on promotion. Mark Tavener's comic thriller with Geoffrey Palmer. Show more
4 Extra Debut. On the 80th anniversary of Lorraine Hansberry's birth, Adjoa Andoh reflects on the brief but influential career of the African-American playwright and activist. Show more
A beautiful mysterious stranger enters Scythrop’s life, to fill a recently created void. Read by Kenneth Williams. Show more
A History of the Brain
Episode 5: The Spark of Being
15 minutes on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Available for over a year
Dr Geoff Bunn examines the influence of the 18th-century preoccupation with electricity. Show more
The fake medicines warehouse is now the centre of everyone's attention. Syrian writers and actors provide a rare glimpse of how life is lived in contemporary Damascus. Show more
Partly inspired by his childhood admiration of the Duke of Edinburgh, Matthew Baylis travels to Vanuatu to explore the cult whose members revere Prince Philip as an island god. Show more
Adolphus Crosbie is determined to enjoy all the pleasures of high society, including the attentions of Lady Alexandrina, during his stay at Courcy Castle. Show more
Animal, vegetable or mineral? Barry Took's revised 20 questions. With Geoffrey Durham and Hattie Hayridge. From April 1998. Show more
Confusion reigns when Rosie's company tackles a fund-raiser for the Afghans. Stars Prunella Scales. From June 2000. Show more
A near-death experience turns out mundane in this sketch comedy about getting on a bit. Stars Eleanor Bron. From August 2004. Show more
Comedy trio Peepolykus upend classic fiction: in provincial France, a pair of vermin controllers seek their fortune. From 2015. Show more
The stalled rocket ship stops Captain Jet and his crew from returning to Earth. 1958 classic set in 1965. Stars Andrew Faulds. Show more
Playwright Amy Rosenthal and sociologist Frank Furedi join Chris Bigsby to discuss Pride, Lust and the other vices. From 2002. Show more
Radio Prune presents A Kick in the Arts, and So You Think You've Got a Feed Line? With Bill Oddie. From November 1973. Show more
Roy Hudd, Janet Brown and Chris Emmett review the week’s news events from Elton John to a rampaging Welsh sheep. From 1979. Show more
Simon's murder probe continues, whilst The Dean sets his sights on promotion. Mark Tavener's comic thriller with Geoffrey Palmer. Show more
4 Extra Debut. On the 80th anniversary of Lorraine Hansberry's birth, Adjoa Andoh reflects on the brief but influential career of the African-American playwright and activist. Show more
Podcast Radio Hour
David McGuire: 'Multi Story' and 'Burn Your Passport'
1 hour on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Available for over a year
This week's best podcast recommendations include 'Multi Story' from BBC Local Radio, and comic tales of disastrous travel in 'Burn Your Passport'.
Comedy trio Peepolykus upend classic fiction: in provincial France, a pair of vermin controllers seek their fortune. From 2015. Show more
Henry Normal opens volume two with poems about courtship, the language of love, and guest John Hegley. From May 1994. Show more
The Al Fayed purchase of Harrods is mocked. Sketches, stand-up and general ranting from David Baddiel, Rob Newman, Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis. From March 1990.
Feeling middle-aged at 35, Will Smith seeks advice from his godfather Peter and Tory MP George. With Roger Allam. From 2008. Show more
The stalled rocket ship stops Captain Jet and his crew from returning to Earth. 1958 classic set in 1965. Stars Andrew Faulds. Show more
Playwright Amy Rosenthal and sociologist Frank Furedi join Chris Bigsby to discuss Pride, Lust and the other vices. From 2002. Show more
Simon's murder probe continues, whilst The Dean sets his sights on promotion. Mark Tavener's comic thriller with Geoffrey Palmer. Show more
4 Extra Debut. On the 80th anniversary of Lorraine Hansberry's birth, Adjoa Andoh reflects on the brief but influential career of the African-American playwright and activist. Show more
A beautiful mysterious stranger enters Scythrop’s life, to fill a recently created void. Read by Kenneth Williams. Show more
A History of the Brain
Episode 5: The Spark of Being
15 minutes on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Available for over a year
Dr Geoff Bunn examines the influence of the 18th-century preoccupation with electricity. Show more
The fake medicines warehouse is now the centre of everyone's attention. Syrian writers and actors provide a rare glimpse of how life is lived in contemporary Damascus. Show more
Partly inspired by his childhood admiration of the Duke of Edinburgh, Matthew Baylis travels to Vanuatu to explore the cult whose members revere Prince Philip as an island god. Show more
Adolphus Crosbie is determined to enjoy all the pleasures of high society, including the attentions of Lady Alexandrina, during his stay at Courcy Castle. Show more
Animal, vegetable or mineral? Barry Took's revised 20 questions. With Geoffrey Durham and Hattie Hayridge. From April 1998. Show more
Confusion reigns when Rosie's company tackles a fund-raiser for the Afghans. Stars Prunella Scales. From June 2000. Show more