Ian Peacock picks up his spoon and delves into the history of "The King of Fruits". With Lucinda Lambton. From 2005. Show more
Paul Jackson explores how locking strangers in the Big Brother house became the TV phenomenon of a new millennium. From May 2003. Show more
A young man escapes a dreary clerkship in industrial Yorkshire by taking a job as a teacher in Belgium. Stars Paul Venables. Show more
4 Extra Debut. There’s a bearded man asleep on Monica's sofa, a remnant from last night's party, but what did he ask her? Read by Maggie Steed. From January 1992. Show more
Alex and his band explore the theme of children, with music and the help from comedian Doc Brown. From March 2013. Show more
When Bebe runs into the car of boxer Freddie Mills, Ben tries to teach her a lesson. From October 1951. Show more
The Bishop works to secure a bequest. Clerical comedy adapted from TV. Stars Derek Nimmo and William Mervyn. From January 1971. Show more
Sir Michael Caine shares the wisdom, stories, insight and skills that life has taught him in his remarkable acting career. Show more
The Listening Project
Victoria and Lisa – Sitting Tall
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on BBC Radio 4 ExtraAvailable for over a year
Fi Glover introduces an enlightening conversation between two physiotherapists about the importance of posture and how it is viewed by different cultures. From March 2015.
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From Dinah Shore to Mahler. Nobel Prize-winning author, Sir VS Naipaul, shares his castaway choices with Roy Plomley. Originally broadcast in 1980.
True stories told live in the USA. Sarah Austin Jenness introduces tales of gifts, escapes, blizzards and strange meetings. Show more
David Attenborough recalls following chimpanzees hunting other monkeys. It changed his views on natural history films. From 2011. Show more
When Bebe runs into the car of boxer Freddie Mills, Ben tries to teach her a lesson. From October 1951. Show more
The Bishop works to secure a bequest. Clerical comedy adapted from TV. Stars Derek Nimmo and William Mervyn. From January 1971. Show more
A young man escapes a dreary clerkship in industrial Yorkshire by taking a job as a teacher in Belgium. Stars Paul Venables. Show more
4 Extra Debut. There’s a bearded man asleep on Monica's sofa, a remnant from last night's party, but what did he ask her? Read by Maggie Steed. From January 1992. Show more
When Inspector Maigret receives some unexpected Christmas visitors, will they be his only guests? Read by Sir Derek Jacobi. Show more
Marcel Berlins examines the genuine physical pursuit of a goal. How does one deduce where a prize is buried? From October 2000.
The story of the magical English nanny - poised, punctilious and practically perfect in every way. Stars Juliet Stevenson. Show more
Made for 4 Extra Poet Daljit Nagra introduces The Kalevala: Finland’s National Epic - written in 1835. Presented by Nick Hennessey. From December 2009. Show more
Alex and his band explore the theme of children, with music and the help from comedian Doc Brown. From March 2013. Show more
Number 6 realises that Number 9 is no more. The new Number 2 distracts him with an attractive new arrival. Stars Mark Elstob. Show more
A strange theft by a mysterious child is never forgotten. Will it ever be resolved? Read by Anna Massey. Show more
True stories told live in the USA. Sarah Austin Jenness introduces tales of gifts, escapes, blizzards and strange meetings. Show more
David Attenborough recalls following chimpanzees hunting other monkeys. It changed his views on natural history films. From 2011. Show more
Sir Michael Caine shares the wisdom, stories, insight and skills that life has taught him in his remarkable acting career. Show more
The Listening Project
Victoria and Lisa – Sitting Tall
5 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 ExtraAvailable for over a year
Fi Glover introduces an enlightening conversation between two physiotherapists about the importance of posture and how it is viewed by different cultures. From March 2015.
Show more
From Dinah Shore to Mahler. Nobel Prize-winning author, Sir VS Naipaul, shares his castaway choices with Roy Plomley. Originally broadcast in 1980.
Alex and his band explore the theme of children, with music and the help from comedian Doc Brown. From March 2013. Show more
The tale of Victorian Britain's most decorated soldier. Swashbuckling family romp starring the comedy trio. From January 2008. Show more
The social worker has a new student with a useful army background. Stars Sally Phillips and Alex Lowe. From January 2007. Show more
From the pirate ships to the life of Norman Tonsil, the station wallows in nostalgia. With Geoffrey Perkins. From August 1982. Show more
Number 6 realises that Number 9 is no more. The new Number 2 distracts him with an attractive new arrival. Stars Mark Elstob. Show more
A strange theft by a mysterious child is never forgotten. Will it ever be resolved? Read by Anna Massey. Show more
A young man escapes a dreary clerkship in industrial Yorkshire by taking a job as a teacher in Belgium. Stars Paul Venables. Show more
4 Extra Debut. There’s a bearded man asleep on Monica's sofa, a remnant from last night's party, but what did he ask her? Read by Maggie Steed. From January 1992. Show more
When Inspector Maigret receives some unexpected Christmas visitors, will they be his only guests? Read by Sir Derek Jacobi. Show more
Marcel Berlins examines the genuine physical pursuit of a goal. How does one deduce where a prize is buried? From October 2000.
The story of the magical English nanny - poised, punctilious and practically perfect in every way. Stars Juliet Stevenson. Show more
