Arthur auditions for a Christmas production of Bedknobs and Broomsticks. What could possibly go wrong? Stars Steve Delaney. Show more
Una Stubbs tells Victoria Coren Mitchell about her childhood, motherhood and acting from Summer Holiday to Sherlock. From 2018. Show more
Amateur sleuth Miss Marple assists police with the murder inquiry at Stoneygates school. Stars June Whitfield and Keith Barron. Show more
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Nicola is on the verge of romance, while pub customer Andy faces being found out. Stars Michael Williams. From January 1999. Show more
John makes a decision on behalf of the nation, delivers unusual rhythm and has a bright money idea. With Simon Kane. From 2017. Show more
The team finds a novel use for the cake mix they’re supposed to be advertising. Stars Eleanor Summerfield. From February 1961. Show more
When HMS Boxer is stolen, you just know someone's going to fall in the water. Stars Peter Sellers. From November 1957. Show more
James Walton's pop music history quiz with Tracey MacLeod, Andrew Collins, David Hepworth and Carol Decker. From January 2005. Show more
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For his 90th birthday, the actor performs three humorous monologues made famous by Stanley Holloway including Old Sam. From 2018. Show more
Marking his 90th birthday, Bernard Cribbins looks back to his powerful 1999 monologue by Wally K Daly - an elderly priest haunted by the memory of one confession. Show more
The team finds a novel use for the cake mix they’re supposed to be advertising. Stars Eleanor Summerfield. From February 1961. Show more
When HMS Boxer is stolen, you just know someone's going to fall in the water. Stars Peter Sellers. From November 1957. Show more
Amateur sleuth Miss Marple assists police with the murder inquiry at Stoneygates school. Stars June Whitfield and Keith Barron. Show more
Children's author Michael Morpurgo tells the story of Penguin books, founded by his father-in-law Allen Lane. From September 2010. Show more
Ruth reflects on Virgil's relationship with her twin brother, and follows her father's story to the sea. Ailish Symons reads History of the Rain by Niall Williams. Show more
Were medieval children permitted to play? Michael Morpurgo learns about early football and festivals of misrule.
William takes on a new teaching role, but is warned about Mademoiselle Reuter. Stars Paul Venables and Niamh Cusack. Show more
Susanna Hislop on the origins of names of the night sky's constellations: Telescopium and Libra. From December 2014. Show more
Charles Dickens - The Pickwick Papers
Episode 4: Perambulations and Proposals
1 hour on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Romantic encounters cause more confusion for Samuel Pickwick. Stars Simon Cadell, Freddie Jones and Philip Bond. Show more
James Walton's pop music history quiz with Tracey MacLeod, Andrew Collins, David Hepworth and Carol Decker. From January 2005. Show more
After Paul's ultimatum to Ruby, a visit to a fortune teller with Maria proves surprising. With Sally Grace. From February 1995. Show more
Nicola is on the verge of romance, while pub customer Andy faces being found out. Stars Michael Williams. From January 1999. Show more
John makes a decision on behalf of the nation, delivers unusual rhythm and has a bright money idea. With Simon Kane. From 2017. Show more
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In 19th-century Ireland, the beautiful Cecilia rejects the squire's advances. But can she ever escape him? Stars Alison McKenna. Show more
Why are the Chittendens so pleased to be rid of their rather splendid miniature mansion? Read by Benjamin Whitrow.
Eric Pickles gallops over the horizon into the studio to champion Hollywood director, John Ford. With Matthew Parris. From 2012. Show more
The team finds a novel use for the cake mix they’re supposed to be advertising. Stars Eleanor Summerfield. From February 1961. Show more
When HMS Boxer is stolen, you just know someone's going to fall in the water. Stars Peter Sellers. From November 1957. Show more
Amateur sleuth Miss Marple assists police with the murder inquiry at Stoneygates school. Stars June Whitfield and Keith Barron. Show more
Children's author Michael Morpurgo tells the story of Penguin books, founded by his father-in-law Allen Lane. From September 2010. Show more
For his 90th birthday, the actor performs three humorous monologues made famous by Stanley Holloway including Old Sam. From 2018. Show more
Marking his 90th birthday, Bernard Cribbins looks back to his powerful 1999 monologue by Wally K Daly - an elderly priest haunted by the memory of one confession. Show more
John makes a decision on behalf of the nation, delivers unusual rhythm and has a bright money idea. With Simon Kane. From 2017. Show more
Join co-news anchors John Tweedledum (Jack Dee) and Jim Tweedledee (Peter Capaldi) for a very special review of the last year in Nursery Land. Show more
Isy’s tale of her driving instructor and a mysterious girl he admires from afar, while she learns more life lessons. From 2013. Show more
A group of young idealists try to set up their own political party. Stars Tom Basden, Tim Key and Anna Crilly. From March 2010. Show more
Haunting Women by Dermot Bolger
4. The Shimmering Dress
15 minutes on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Available for years
In 19th-century Ireland, the beautiful Cecilia rejects the squire's advances. But can she ever escape him? Stars Alison McKenna. Show more
Why are the Chittendens so pleased to be rid of their rather splendid miniature mansion? Read by Benjamin Whitrow.
Eric Pickles gallops over the horizon into the studio to champion Hollywood director, John Ford. With Matthew Parris. From 2012. Show more
Amateur sleuth Miss Marple assists police with the murder inquiry at Stoneygates school. Stars June Whitfield and Keith Barron. Show more
Children's author Michael Morpurgo tells the story of Penguin books, founded by his father-in-law Allen Lane. From September 2010. Show more
Ruth reflects on Virgil's relationship with her twin brother, and follows her father's story to the sea. Ailish Symons reads History of the Rain by Niall Williams. Show more
Were medieval children permitted to play? Michael Morpurgo learns about early football and festivals of misrule.
William takes on a new teaching role, but is warned about Mademoiselle Reuter. Stars Paul Venables and Niamh Cusack. Show more
Susanna Hislop on the origins of names of the night sky's constellations: Telescopium and Libra. From December 2014. Show more
Charles Dickens - The Pickwick Papers
Episode 4: Perambulations and Proposals
1 hour on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Romantic encounters cause more confusion for Samuel Pickwick. Stars Simon Cadell, Freddie Jones and Philip Bond. Show more
James Walton's pop music history quiz with Tracey MacLeod, Andrew Collins, David Hepworth and Carol Decker. From January 2005. Show more
After Paul's ultimatum to Ruby, a visit to a fortune teller with Maria proves surprising. With Sally Grace. From February 1995. Show more