The 'unreliable' historical account of Catherine of Aragon's duenna, Dona Elvira. Stars Sheila Steafel. From November 2003. Show more
Mae Martin's Guide to 21st Century Addiction
Why Are Some More Susceptible Than Others?
28 minutes on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Available for years
The comedian asks why some people are more susceptible to addiction than others and what can be done about it. From 2017. Show more
Harry Denning has gone missing, so veteran detective Bill Galbraith goes down to the river to investigate. Stars Bernard Hepton. Show more
He was the ultimate musical brain, the untouchable god with unimaginably lofty preoccupations. Or was he? Rev Richard Coles explores a different Bach, with some unexpected twists. Show more
Upstairs Downstairs downgraded, and a toy doll with wrinkles. All-women sketch show with Lynda Bellingham. From March 1999. Show more
Mike lays down a no-plastic challenge to the family, which is taken up with competitive relish. Stars Marcus Brigstocke. From 2019. Show more
The comedy duo get up to monkey tricks in Ernie's play The Mighty Kong. With guest star Nicola Pagett. From October 1976. Show more
After defeat at the hands of Cambridge, Neddie Seagoon seeks his gameful revenge. Stars Spike Milligan. From March 1958. Show more
Ian McMillan's irreverent literary game with Roger McGough, Miles Kington, Mark Thomas and Dillie Keane. From October 1995. Show more
The end of an era as first faltering steps are taken, literally and metaphorically. Stars Patrick Barlow. From March 1997. Show more
Outcast for a crime he didn't commit, miserly Silas Marner is isolated with only money for company. Stars George Costigan. Show more
Whilst in France, Karl is engulfed by memories of an encounter with a local woman on an earlier visit. Read by David Acton. Show more
4 Extra Debut. Should a blemish buried deep in the past be allowed to wreck a stable marriage? Starring Julia McKenzie and Barry Foster. From November 2001. Show more
The comedy duo get up to monkey tricks in Ernie's play The Mighty Kong. With guest star Nicola Pagett. From October 1976. Show more
After defeat at the hands of Cambridge, Neddie Seagoon seeks his gameful revenge. Stars Spike Milligan. From March 1958. Show more
Harry Denning has gone missing, so veteran detective Bill Galbraith goes down to the river to investigate. Stars Bernard Hepton. Show more
He was the ultimate musical brain, the untouchable god with unimaginably lofty preoccupations. Or was he? Rev Richard Coles explores a different Bach, with some unexpected twists. Show more
The Camomile Lawn by Mary Wesley
9. Shocks and Surprises
15 minutes on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Available for years
Max gets a telephone call about Monica, while Helena gets a surprise visitor. Read by Sian Phillips. Show more
Brett Westwood and Phil Gates discover seaweed flies, sea potatoes and mermaid’s purses, found along the strandline. From March 2016. Show more
Just as Anna's life looks set to begin with George, a surprise awaits him. Stars Jodhi May, Sian Thomas and Ben Miles. Show more
Disaster threatens Leonard Cohen's first European tour, but in Buddhism he finds spiritual solace. Read by Julian Barrett. Show more
Outcast for a crime he didn't commit, miserly Silas Marner is isolated with only money for company. Stars George Costigan. Show more
Ian McMillan's irreverent literary game with Roger McGough, Miles Kington, Mark Thomas and Dillie Keane. From October 1995. Show more
The end of an era as first faltering steps are taken, literally and metaphorically. Stars Patrick Barlow. From March 1997. Show more
Upstairs Downstairs downgraded, and a toy doll with wrinkles. All-women sketch show with Lynda Bellingham. From March 1999. Show more
Mike lays down a no-plastic challenge to the family, which is taken up with competitive relish. Stars Marcus Brigstocke. From 2019. Show more
A dramatic tale of destruction. Edgar Allan Poe's first published short story from 1932. Read by Owen Teale. Show more
Eleanor and Suzanne are best friends, but as the sales approach, for how much longer? Stars Helen Longworth and Lydia Leonard. Show more
Children’s author Francesca Simon chooses artist, writer and film-maker Jean Cocteau. With Matthew Parris. From December 2012. Show more
The comedy duo get up to monkey tricks in Ernie's play The Mighty Kong. With guest star Nicola Pagett. From October 1976. Show more
After defeat at the hands of Cambridge, Neddie Seagoon seeks his gameful revenge. Stars Spike Milligan. From March 1958. Show more
Harry Denning has gone missing, so veteran detective Bill Galbraith goes down to the river to investigate. Stars Bernard Hepton. Show more
He was the ultimate musical brain, the untouchable god with unimaginably lofty preoccupations. Or was he? Rev Richard Coles explores a different Bach, with some unexpected twists. Show more
Whilst in France, Karl is engulfed by memories of an encounter with a local woman on an earlier visit. Read by David Acton. Show more
4 Extra Debut. Should a blemish buried deep in the past be allowed to wreck a stable marriage? Starring Julia McKenzie and Barry Foster. From November 2001. Show more
Mike lays down a no-plastic challenge to the family, which is taken up with competitive relish. Stars Marcus Brigstocke. From 2019. Show more
The week's news stories lovingly bashed, mashed and moulded into sketches and one-liners by the public.
The country singer and global activist promotes her new album and traces her tartan. Stars Christopher Green. From January 2005. Show more
The Comedy Club Interviews
Pierre Novellie 2/2
5 minutes on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Available for over a year
The best in contemporary comedy. Jayde Adams talks to Pierre Novellie.
The comedian presents a selection of classic comic songs. With special guest singer-songwriter Isy Suttie. From October 2006. Show more
The Bletchley Park codebreakers try to help raise money for the town's spitfire fund. Stars Robert Bathurst. From November 2009. Show more
A dramatic tale of destruction. Edgar Allan Poe's first published short story from 1932. Read by Owen Teale. Show more
Eleanor and Suzanne are best friends, but as the sales approach, for how much longer? Stars Helen Longworth and Lydia Leonard. Show more
Children’s author Francesca Simon chooses artist, writer and film-maker Jean Cocteau. With Matthew Parris. From December 2012. Show more
Harry Denning has gone missing, so veteran detective Bill Galbraith goes down to the river to investigate. Stars Bernard Hepton. Show more
He was the ultimate musical brain, the untouchable god with unimaginably lofty preoccupations. Or was he? Rev Richard Coles explores a different Bach, with some unexpected twists. Show more
The Camomile Lawn by Mary Wesley
9. Shocks and Surprises
15 minutes on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Available for years
Max gets a telephone call about Monica, while Helena gets a surprise visitor. Read by Sian Phillips. Show more
Brett Westwood and Phil Gates discover seaweed flies, sea potatoes and mermaid’s purses, found along the strandline. From March 2016. Show more
Just as Anna's life looks set to begin with George, a surprise awaits him. Stars Jodhi May, Sian Thomas and Ben Miles. Show more
Disaster threatens Leonard Cohen's first European tour, but in Buddhism he finds spiritual solace. Read by Julian Barrett. Show more
Outcast for a crime he didn't commit, miserly Silas Marner is isolated with only money for company. Stars George Costigan. Show more
Ian McMillan's irreverent literary game with Roger McGough, Miles Kington, Mark Thomas and Dillie Keane. From October 1995. Show more
The end of an era as first faltering steps are taken, literally and metaphorically. Stars Patrick Barlow. From March 1997. Show more