Valentine's Day approaches and some of the zoo staff are keen to find romance. Stars Peter Serafinowicz. From September 1996. Show more
A lively, topical show, with a largely female panel, hosted by Jo Bunting. Show more
A shipwreck leads a young naturalist to Dr Moreau’s island, the site of a hideous scientific experiment. Stars Kim Wall. Show more
Marking 40 years as a British broadcaster, Paul Gambaccini recalls Kenny Everett. With Michael Palin and Tim Rice. From 2013. Show more
4 Extra Debut. Caro Howell presents the extraordinary story of the UK's first children's charity, the Foundling Hospital. From May 2015. Show more
The Real Comedy Controllers: The Things That Made Us Laugh
Satire and Sitcoms
3 hours on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Paul Jackson, Beryl Vertue, John Lloyd and Jimmy Mulville take on the satire and sitcoms of the 60s and 70s. 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
Takeover tangles at Chester-Perry. Michael Williams plays the buying clerk from Frank Dickens' cartoon strip. From March 1999. Show more
The coach of a girls’ football team the Hopperton Hoops shares her secret past with her avid youngsters. Stars Karen Fishwick. Show more
Classical music composer Mark-Anthony Turnage chooses The Fairy's Kiss by Stravinsky and Blue in Green by Miles Davis.
Down Your Way
Cliff Michelmore and Jean Metcalfe on the Isle of Wight
45 minutes on BBC Radio 4 Extra
4 Extra Debut. Husband and wife broadcasters and island dwellers, Cliff and Jean, drop into Newtown Creek and visit Osborne House. From April 1989. Show more
4 Extra Debut. Caro Howell presents the extraordinary story of the UK's first children's charity, the Foundling Hospital. From May 2015. Show more
A shipwreck leads a young naturalist to Dr Moreau’s island, the site of a hideous scientific experiment. Stars Kim Wall. Show more
Marking 40 years as a British broadcaster, Paul Gambaccini recalls Kenny Everett. With Michael Palin and Tim Rice. From 2013. Show more
Cambridge scholar MR James searches for an ex-student - an artist whose hand is guided by eerie forces. Stars David March. Show more
Anna is making a body. It's going to be huge, so where will she find enough cloth in war time? Read by Hannah Gordon. From July 1997. Show more
The Real Comedy Controllers: The Things That Made Us Laugh
Satire and Sitcoms
3 hours on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Paul Jackson, Beryl Vertue, John Lloyd and Jimmy Mulville take on the satire and sitcoms of the 60s and 70s. Show more
The illusionist and the musical comedian in the talk tag show where the guest is the next interviewer. From August 2012. Show more
Reclaiming Dolly the Sheep, Richard Herring asks why we hate the idea of cloning without understanding it. From November 2010. Show more
The best in contemporary comedy. Tonight, Natt Tapley plays Double Top, a 'dangerous new darts-based gameshow' devised and hosted by Jake Yapp.
Beauty romances with handsome but immature Leon, and attends to a warring elderly couple. Stars Jocelyn Jee Esien. From April 2011. Show more
Boothby Graffoe sorts it out - with monologues and sketches. With Simon Evans and singer Richard Thompson. From January 2000. Show more
Cambridge scholar MR James searches for an ex-student - an artist whose hand is guided by eerie forces. Stars David March. Show more
Anna is making a body. It's going to be huge, so where will she find enough cloth in war time? Read by Hannah Gordon. From July 1997. Show more
The coach of a girls’ football team the Hopperton Hoops shares her secret past with her avid youngsters. Stars Karen Fishwick. Show more
Classical music composer Mark-Anthony Turnage chooses The Fairy's Kiss by Stravinsky and Blue in Green by Miles Davis.
Down Your Way
Cliff Michelmore and Jean Metcalfe on the Isle of Wight
45 minutes on BBC Radio 4 Extra
4 Extra Debut. Husband and wife broadcasters and island dwellers, Cliff and Jean, drop into Newtown Creek and visit Osborne House. From April 1989. Show more
4 Extra Debut. Caro Howell presents the extraordinary story of the UK's first children's charity, the Foundling Hospital. From May 2015. Show more
A shipwreck leads a young naturalist to Dr Moreau’s island, the site of a hideous scientific experiment. Stars Kim Wall. Show more