4 Extra Debut. Douglas Adams and Mark Carwardine search New Zealand for a Kakapo, a large, green parrot that has forgotten how to fly. From October 1989. Show more
In dazzling post-war New York, Anne, Jennifer and Neely move in together. Jacqueline Susann drama with Barbara Barnes. Show more
David Attenborough recalls meetings with chameleons, many on Madagascar, and with one in particular called Rommel. From 2011. Show more
"It is a yellow fruit. And long.” A fruity discovery made in Elizabethan times. Read by Stephen Moore. Show more
Ruth gets carried away with the sound effects for Lucy's serious radio drama. Stars Ruth Bratt and Lucy Trodd. From July 2014. Show more
The popular comedian stars in Johnny Speight's sketches. With Nicholas Parsons and Patricia Hayes. From November 1962. Show more
A proposed Bindebourne Festival needs some famous guests. Stars Kenneth Horne and Richard Murdoch. From February 1949. Show more
Do we need silence? Philosopher and adventurer Erling Kagge explores the importance of a quieter life. Read by Cal MacAninch. Show more
The Listening Project
Rhian and Meirion – A Farming Family
5 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 ExtraAvailable for over a year
Fi Glover introduces a couple who have been married for half a century and have passed their love of their mountainous land on to their children. Show more
From Kris Kristofferson to Sarah Vaughn, Hollywood film star Rod Steiger shares his castaway choices with Sue Lawley. From July 1999.
4 Extra Debut. Radiolab explores ‘translation’ – how can it help led us to a deeper understanding? With Jad Abumrad and Robert Krulwich. Show more
The popular comedian stars in Johnny Speight's sketches. With Nicholas Parsons and Patricia Hayes. From November 1962. Show more
A proposed Bindebourne Festival needs some famous guests. Stars Kenneth Horne and Richard Murdoch. From February 1949. Show more
In dazzling post-war New York, Anne, Jennifer and Neely move in together. Jacqueline Susann drama with Barbara Barnes. Show more
David Attenborough recalls meetings with chameleons, many on Madagascar, and with one in particular called Rommel. From 2011. Show more
"It is a yellow fruit. And long.” A fruity discovery made in Elizabethan times. Read by Stephen Moore. Show more
Orlando, a young nobleman in Tudor England, embarks on a tumultuous journey spanning five centuries. Read by Amanda Hale. Show more
Snapshots in the Dark
Eddie Adams - Execution of a Vietcong Suspect, 1968
15 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 Extra
How Adams's photograph, seen around the world, impacted upon support for the Vietnam War. From December 1999.
A law firm's copyist 'prefers' not to do parts of his job - but then his list of things to avoid turns sinister. Stars Ian Holm. Show more
Made for 4 Extra. Poet Daljit Nagra selects Fine Lines: George Szirtes and Moniza Alvi. Presented by Christopher Cook. From March 2001. Show more
Ruth gets carried away with the sound effects for Lucy's serious radio drama. Stars Ruth Bratt and Lucy Trodd. From July 2014. Show more
A Sting in the Tale
2. Myrtle, Mahonia and Rue by Briony Glassco
30 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 ExtraAvailable for years
In an attempt to escape her recurring nightmares, a young landscape gardener decides on drastic action. Stars Rachel Atkins. Show more
Mark Gatiss introduces a sinister tale of a failing writer's devilish pact with a mysterious businessman. Stars Ewan Bailey. Show more
4 Extra Debut. Radiolab explores ‘translation’ – how can it help led us to a deeper understanding? With Jad Abumrad and Robert Krulwich. Show more
Do we need silence? Philosopher and adventurer Erling Kagge explores the importance of a quieter life. Read by Cal MacAninch. Show more
The Listening Project
Rhian and Meirion – A Farming Family
5 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 ExtraAvailable for over a year
Fi Glover introduces a couple who have been married for half a century and have passed their love of their mountainous land on to their children. Show more
From Kris Kristofferson to Sarah Vaughn, Hollywood film star Rod Steiger shares his castaway choices with Sue Lawley. From July 1999.
Ruth gets carried away with the sound effects for Lucy's serious radio drama. Stars Ruth Bratt and Lucy Trodd. From July 2014. Show more
Broadcasting secrets are revealed in the nostalgic spoof of boys' adventure story papers. With Alistair McGowan. From July 1992. Show more
The staff at Polyoaks are being assessed by the Care Quality Commission. Will they survive the experience? With Nigel Planer. From June 2014. Show more
John Weak is an aggressive marketing director with no morals and little brain. Stars Alexander Armstrong. From September 2005. Show more
A Sting in the Tale
2. Myrtle, Mahonia and Rue by Briony Glassco
30 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 ExtraAvailable for years
In an attempt to escape her recurring nightmares, a young landscape gardener decides on drastic action. Stars Rachel Atkins. Show more
Mark Gatiss introduces a sinister tale of a failing writer's devilish pact with a mysterious businessman. Stars Ewan Bailey. Show more
In dazzling post-war New York, Anne, Jennifer and Neely move in together. Jacqueline Susann drama with Barbara Barnes. Show more
David Attenborough recalls meetings with chameleons, many on Madagascar, and with one in particular called Rommel. From 2011. Show more
"It is a yellow fruit. And long.” A fruity discovery made in Elizabethan times. Read by Stephen Moore. Show more
Orlando, a young nobleman in Tudor England, embarks on a tumultuous journey spanning five centuries. Read by Amanda Hale. Show more
Snapshots in the Dark
Eddie Adams - Execution of a Vietcong Suspect, 1968
15 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 ExtraHow Adams's photograph, seen around the world, impacted upon support for the Vietnam War. From December 1999.
A law firm's copyist 'prefers' not to do parts of his job - but then his list of things to avoid turns sinister. Stars Ian Holm. Show more
