The diplomats take action as a hijack hits their wives' fact-finding shopping trip. Stars Dinsdale Landen. From December 1990. Show more
Paul Merton, Jenny Eclair, Fern Britton and Gyles Brandreth join Nicholas Parsons for the panel game where the challenge is to speak without hesitation, repetition or deviation. Show more
The Baker Street sleuth probes a screaming woman’s mysterious death. Arthur Conan Doyle thriller with Norman Shelley. From 1962. Show more
The story of the Hull Truck Theatre company and its move from a former chapel to a purpose-built venue in the city centre. From April 2009. Show more
Bill's back, but what chance of a romantic weekend? Stars Lynda Bellingham, James Bolam and Julia Sawalha. From June 1992. Show more
Robert Peston reads about his love for prog rock and loon pants and why he speaks the way he does. With Rufus Hound. From 2016. Show more
What if the Cannes film festival came to Britain? – and world affairs. Starring Ian Carmichael and Joan Sims. From August 1964. Show more
Whatever Happened to the Likely Lads?
I'll Never Forget Whatshername
30 minutes on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Available for years
Bob asks his fiancée, Thelma, to set up a date for Terry. Adapted from TV. With James Bolam and Rodney Bewes. From August 1975. Show more
Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches
Featuring Zoe Lyons, Lucy Porter, Rachel Parris and Luke Kempner.
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JB Morton's whimsies as performed by Richard Ingrams, Patricia Routledge, John Sessions and John Wells. From April 1989. Show more
The ghost of his father has told Hamlet he was murdered by Claudius. Hamlet wants revenge, but is it true? Stars Jamie Parker. Show more
Was Lady Macbeth an overbearing monster or a true royal princess? Macbeth is back to sort fact from fiction. Stars Liam Brennan. Show more
Jessica Hynes joins us to talk writing, deadlines and her big screen directorial debut. Show more
What if the Cannes film festival came to Britain? – and world affairs. Starring Ian Carmichael and Joan Sims. From August 1964. Show more
Whatever Happened to the Likely Lads?
I'll Never Forget Whatshername
30 minutes on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Available for years
Bob asks his fiancée, Thelma, to set up a date for Terry. Adapted from TV. With James Bolam and Rodney Bewes. From August 1975. Show more
The Baker Street sleuth probes a screaming woman’s mysterious death. Arthur Conan Doyle thriller with Norman Shelley. From 1962. Show more
The story of the Hull Truck Theatre company and its move from a former chapel to a purpose-built venue in the city centre. From April 2009. Show more
Other People's Children by Joanna Trollope
2. A Bitter Break-Up
15 minutes on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Available for 9 months
After her marriage breaks down, Nadine is fuelled with bitterness towards her ex-husband. Read by Penelope Wilton. Show more
Graham Easton asks what happens if balance systems go permanently astray from a man who can hear his eyes squeak. From 2007.
Diplomat George Darrow tries to explain himself, while Sophie prompts a revelation. Stars Jodhi May and Ben Miles. Show more
Charlie Chaplin explains how he became a cinema legend: surviving a school for destitute children. Read by Nigel Hawthorne.
The ghost of his father has told Hamlet he was murdered by Claudius. Hamlet wants revenge, but is it true? Stars Jamie Parker. Show more
Was Lady Macbeth an overbearing monster or a true royal princess? Macbeth is back to sort fact from fiction. Stars Liam Brennan. Show more
Rotating rooms and work when old? Dave Gorman asks Carol Vorderman to choose the public's best loopy idea. From September 2006. Show more
Do Muriel's visions bode prosperity and will the Hawthornes move on? It's 1956 in the sleepy Irish town. Stars TP McKenna. Show more
Bill's back, but what chance of a romantic weekend? Stars Lynda Bellingham, James Bolam and Julia Sawalha. From June 1992. Show more
Robert Peston reads about his love for prog rock and loon pants and why he speaks the way he does. With Rufus Hound. From 2016. Show more
Are vampires the only thing that can suck the life from you? Three friends discover the unsettling answer. Read by Jamie Bamber. Show more
This listing contains language that some may find offensive.
What if the Cannes film festival came to Britain? – and world affairs. Starring Ian Carmichael and Joan Sims. From August 1964. Show more
Whatever Happened to the Likely Lads?
I'll Never Forget Whatshername
30 minutes on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Available for years
Bob asks his fiancée, Thelma, to set up a date for Terry. Adapted from TV. With James Bolam and Rodney Bewes. From August 1975. Show more
The Baker Street sleuth probes a screaming woman’s mysterious death. Arthur Conan Doyle thriller with Norman Shelley. From 1962. Show more
The story of the Hull Truck Theatre company and its move from a former chapel to a purpose-built venue in the city centre. From April 2009. Show more
Jessica Hynes joins us to talk writing, deadlines and her big screen directorial debut. Show more
Robert Peston reads about his love for prog rock and loon pants and why he speaks the way he does. With Rufus Hound. From 2016. Show more
No case, er fee, is too small for these detectives solving a heinous crime at a beauty pageant. Stars June Whitfield. From 2015. Show more
From 10pm to midnight, seven days a week, the Comedy Club has two hours of comedy. Plus Paul Garner chats to Kayvan Novak.
Satan is ready to secretly return baby Patrick to Earth, but God has eyes in his back. Stars Andy Hamilton. From March 2009. Show more
When Eva gives a press interview, the rest of the staff is taken to the cleaners. Stars Julian Rhind-Tutt. From September 2009. Show more
Are vampires the only thing that can suck the life from you? Three friends discover the unsettling answer. Read by Jamie Bamber. Show more
This listing contains language that some may find offensive.
The Baker Street sleuth probes a screaming woman’s mysterious death. Arthur Conan Doyle thriller with Norman Shelley. From 1962. Show more
The story of the Hull Truck Theatre company and its move from a former chapel to a purpose-built venue in the city centre. From April 2009. Show more
Other People's Children by Joanna Trollope
2. A Bitter Break-Up
15 minutes on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Available for 9 months
After her marriage breaks down, Nadine is fuelled with bitterness towards her ex-husband. Read by Penelope Wilton. Show more
Graham Easton asks what happens if balance systems go permanently astray from a man who can hear his eyes squeak. From 2007.
Diplomat George Darrow tries to explain himself, while Sophie prompts a revelation. Stars Jodhi May and Ben Miles. Show more
Charlie Chaplin explains how he became a cinema legend: surviving a school for destitute children. Read by Nigel Hawthorne.
The ghost of his father has told Hamlet he was murdered by Claudius. Hamlet wants revenge, but is it true? Stars Jamie Parker. Show more
Was Lady Macbeth an overbearing monster or a true royal princess? Macbeth is back to sort fact from fiction. Stars Liam Brennan. Show more
Rotating rooms and work when old? Dave Gorman asks Carol Vorderman to choose the public's best loopy idea. From September 2006. Show more
Do Muriel's visions bode prosperity and will the Hawthornes move on? It's 1956 in the sleepy Irish town. Stars TP McKenna. Show more