The grandsons of Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson probe the mysterious theft of a necklace. Stars Peter Egan. From January 1983. Show more
Super-sharp everywoman Angela Barnes tackles life and love. In part tribute to her larger-than-life father, and with the help of the audience, she packs herself a fantasy coffin. Show more
The anxious widow offers the sleuth more proof that her husband is alive - but the source is oddly elusive. Stars Peter Coke. Show more
Samira Ahmed meets British Asian women who, like her, were inspired by the ever-changing London pop star David Bowie. From 2013. Show more
When old chum Ralph arrives with a trophy wife, landlord Jack invents a fiancee. Stars Michael Williams. From January 1999. Show more
A president with two speeches and we hear from a couple who get on like a house on fire. With Margaret Cabourn-Smith. From 2017. Show more
When the film is ruined from a Paris photoshoot, the ad agency must reshoot - on a budget. Stars Joan Sims. From February 1961. Show more
Angry revolutionary leader Neddie Seagoon is duped into buying worthless weapons. Stars Harry Secombe. From December 1957. Show more
James Walton’s literary quiz with Sebastian Faulks, John Walsh, Victoria Coren and Louise Doughty. From August 1998. Show more
Enid Blyton's character reflects on her life - and reveals the fate of other members of the 'Famous Five'. Stars Rosemary Leach. Show more
Lieutenant Conde’s suspension is lifted so he can cover the case of a Cuban émigré who has disappeared. Starring Zubin Varla. Show more
The search for the identity of a mysterious stranger brings notoriety to a small Mediterranean island. Read by Denys Hawthorne.
Answers are sought as the campaign against Mma Soleti steps up – and the agency welcomes a new arrival. Stars Nadine Marshall. Show more
When the film is ruined from a Paris photoshoot, the ad agency must reshoot - on a budget. Stars Joan Sims. From February 1961. Show more
Angry revolutionary leader Neddie Seagoon is duped into buying worthless weapons. Stars Harry Secombe. From December 1957. Show more
The anxious widow offers the sleuth more proof that her husband is alive - but the source is oddly elusive. Stars Peter Coke. Show more
Samira Ahmed meets British Asian women who, like her, were inspired by the ever-changing London pop star David Bowie. From 2013. Show more
Rejected by her husband, Nella feels alone, except for the watchful gaze of the strange blonde woman. Read by Emilia Fox. Show more
The Invention of Childhood
Babies, Dressed or Undressed, Jointed, Wax or Common
15 minutes on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Michael Morpurgo traces the rise of the British toy shop in the 18th century, and the beginnings of pester power.
It's the year 2000. As her daughter Polly prepares for university, Jill has the urge to phone an old friend. Starring Sharon Morgan. Show more
Sally Magnusson reads the moving account of her mother's struggle with dementia: some consolation in forgetting. From February 2014. Show more
Lieutenant Conde’s suspension is lifted so he can cover the case of a Cuban émigré who has disappeared. Starring Zubin Varla. Show more
James Walton’s literary quiz with Sebastian Faulks, John Walsh, Victoria Coren and Louise Doughty. From August 1998. Show more
Enid Blyton's character reflects on her life - and reveals the fate of other members of the 'Famous Five'. Stars Rosemary Leach. Show more
When old chum Ralph arrives with a trophy wife, landlord Jack invents a fiancee. Stars Michael Williams. From January 1999. Show more
A president with two speeches and we hear from a couple who get on like a house on fire. With Margaret Cabourn-Smith. From 2017. Show more
Stevie is summoned to a lab in Siberia, where a robot has developed the ability to read human minds. Stars Hermione Norris. Show more
Is Eleanor hearing things? And who wrote the strange chalk messages for her? Show more
Ken Dodd explains how film star Stan Laurel inspired him to get into comedy. With Matthew Paris and Glenn Mitchell. From September 2012. Show more
When the film is ruined from a Paris photoshoot, the ad agency must reshoot - on a budget. Stars Joan Sims. From February 1961. Show more
Angry revolutionary leader Neddie Seagoon is duped into buying worthless weapons. Stars Harry Secombe. From December 1957. Show more
The anxious widow offers the sleuth more proof that her husband is alive - but the source is oddly elusive. Stars Peter Coke. Show more
Samira Ahmed meets British Asian women who, like her, were inspired by the ever-changing London pop star David Bowie. From 2013. Show more
The search for the identity of a mysterious stranger brings notoriety to a small Mediterranean island. Read by Denys Hawthorne.
Answers are sought as the campaign against Mma Soleti steps up – and the agency welcomes a new arrival. Stars Nadine Marshall. Show more
A president with two speeches and we hear from a couple who get on like a house on fire. With Margaret Cabourn-Smith. From 2017. Show more
Fantastical comedic look at entertaining apocalypses on parallel Earths. Stars David Soul and Simon Day. From December 2010. Show more
Jack Spratt and the tooth fairy debate nutrition. Jack Dee and Peter Capaldi are John Tweedledum and Jim Tweedledee. From 2009. Show more
Kirsty Wark presents a documentary from 30 years in the future, imagining if driverless cars were to become a hit. From 2014. Show more
From 10.00pm until midnight, seven days a week, the Comedy Club has two hours of comedy. Plus Paul Garner chats to comedy producer and BAFTA winner, Andy Brown.
The Party clarifies its climate change policies, but under-cooked sausages are on Duncan's menu. Stars Tim Key. From March 2010. Show more
Stevie is summoned to a lab in Siberia, where a robot has developed the ability to read human minds. Stars Hermione Norris. Show more
Is Eleanor hearing things? And who wrote the strange chalk messages for her? Show more
Ken Dodd explains how film star Stan Laurel inspired him to get into comedy. With Matthew Paris and Glenn Mitchell. From September 2012. Show more
The anxious widow offers the sleuth more proof that her husband is alive - but the source is oddly elusive. Stars Peter Coke. Show more
Samira Ahmed meets British Asian women who, like her, were inspired by the ever-changing London pop star David Bowie. From 2013. Show more
Rejected by her husband, Nella feels alone, except for the watchful gaze of the strange blonde woman. Read by Emilia Fox. Show more
The Invention of Childhood
Babies, Dressed or Undressed, Jointed, Wax or Common
15 minutes on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Michael Morpurgo traces the rise of the British toy shop in the 18th century, and the beginnings of pester power.
It's the year 2000. As her daughter Polly prepares for university, Jill has the urge to phone an old friend. Starring Sharon Morgan. Show more
Sally Magnusson reads the moving account of her mother's struggle with dementia: some consolation in forgetting. From February 2014. Show more
Lieutenant Conde’s suspension is lifted so he can cover the case of a Cuban émigré who has disappeared. Starring Zubin Varla. Show more
James Walton’s literary quiz with Sebastian Faulks, John Walsh, Victoria Coren and Louise Doughty. From August 1998. Show more
Enid Blyton's character reflects on her life - and reveals the fate of other members of the 'Famous Five'. Stars Rosemary Leach. Show more