From medieval minstrels to Victorian freak shows, John Sessions explores the history of popular entertainment in Britain. From September 2008. Show more
44 Scotland Street (Omnibus)
The Blue Spode Tea Cup (Omnibus)
1 hour, 15 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Quirky tales from Alexander McCall Smith set in Edinburgh’s Georgian New Town as we join the much-loved residents. With Crawford Logan. Show more
4 Extra Debut. Gerald's never met a woman who evokes the same affection which he feels for the dog. Read by Stephen Tompkinson. Show more
Milton offers bodyguard services and finds that a South American diva and a tent full of homemade jam don't mix well. From 2016. Show more
William ponders how to fill his time: author or lollipop man? Stars Deryck Guyler and Molly Sugden. From 1974. Show more
After a win on the horses, Dudley splashes the cash, and his mother also has money to burn. Stars Peter Jones. From May 1960. Show more
Nathaniel Rich's account of how the course of climate change could have been halted in the 1980s and why it wasn't. Read by Kyle Soller. Show more
The Listening Project
Ray and Paul - Chrysanthemums and Pumpkins
5 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 ExtraAvailable for over a year
Fi Glover introduces a conversation about growing prize flowers and vegetables, and the lengths to which some gardeners go to ensure the prize is theirs. Show more
From the La’s to Radiohead. Chef and restaurateur Jamie Oliver shares his castaway choices with Sue Lawley. From 2006.
George Dawes Green introduces tales about facing the physical and spiritual darkness. True stories told live in the USA. Show more
The famous naturalist muses on the largest known egg laid by a giant bird on the island of Madagascar. From 2009. Show more
William ponders how to fill his time: author or lollipop man? Stars Deryck Guyler and Molly Sugden. From 1974. Show more
After a win on the horses, Dudley splashes the cash, and his mother also has money to burn. Stars Peter Jones. From May 1960. Show more
44 Scotland Street (Omnibus)
The Blue Spode Tea Cup (Omnibus)
1 hour, 15 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 ExtraQuirky tales from Alexander McCall Smith set in Edinburgh’s Georgian New Town as we join the much-loved residents. With Crawford Logan. Show more
4 Extra Debut. Gerald's never met a woman who evokes the same affection which he feels for the dog. Read by Stephen Tompkinson. Show more
New Year’s Day, 2003: A hangover is the least of Adrian’s problems on a day out with his new love. Read by Harry McEntire. Show more
Dylan Winter hears amazing tales of the 24 dogs awarded the PDSA's Dickin Medal for Second World War service. From 2004. Show more
The Black Widows of Liverpool who caused a national sensation in 1884. Murderous story starring Gillian Kearney. Show more
Made for 4 Extra. Daljit Nagra introduces The Poem of the Cloak, the most recited poem in the Muslim world. From 2007. Show more
Milton offers bodyguard services and finds that a South American diva and a tent full of homemade jam don't mix well. From 2016. Show more
Anastasia and Eddie still can’t control their time-travelling house, but where has it taken them? Stars Jackie Woodburne. Show more
An aspiring poet gets drawn into a web of dark and mysterious forces. Robert Glenister stars in the time-hopping thriller. Show more
George Dawes Green introduces tales about facing the physical and spiritual darkness. True stories told live in the USA. Show more
The famous naturalist muses on the largest known egg laid by a giant bird on the island of Madagascar. From 2009. Show more
Nathaniel Rich's account of how the course of climate change could have been halted in the 1980s and why it wasn't. Read by Kyle Soller. Show more
The Listening Project
Ray and Paul - Chrysanthemums and Pumpkins
5 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 ExtraAvailable for over a year
Fi Glover introduces a conversation about growing prize flowers and vegetables, and the lengths to which some gardeners go to ensure the prize is theirs. Show more
From the La’s to Radiohead. Chef and restaurateur Jamie Oliver shares his castaway choices with Sue Lawley. From 2006.
Milton offers bodyguard services and finds that a South American diva and a tent full of homemade jam don't mix well. From 2016. Show more
Rob Newman tackles the mysteries of nature with this A-Z, taking in everything from amoebae to Richard Dawkins. From 2015. Show more
The aircrew try to keep themselves occupied during a long, passenger-free flight. Stars Stephanie Cole. From August 2009. Show more
The comedy trio's swashbuckling tale of Victorian Britain's greatest actor - Marcus Faversham. From October 2008. Show more
Anastasia and Eddie still can’t control their time-travelling house, but where has it taken them? Stars Jackie Woodburne. Show more
An aspiring poet gets drawn into a web of dark and mysterious forces. Robert Glenister stars in the time-hopping thriller. Show more
44 Scotland Street (Omnibus)
The Blue Spode Tea Cup (Omnibus)
1 hour, 15 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 ExtraQuirky tales from Alexander McCall Smith set in Edinburgh’s Georgian New Town as we join the much-loved residents. With Crawford Logan. Show more
4 Extra Debut. Gerald's never met a woman who evokes the same affection which he feels for the dog. Read by Stephen Tompkinson. Show more
New Year’s Day, 2003: A hangover is the least of Adrian’s problems on a day out with his new love. Read by Harry McEntire. Show more
Dylan Winter hears amazing tales of the 24 dogs awarded the PDSA's Dickin Medal for Second World War service. From 2004. Show more
The Black Widows of Liverpool who caused a national sensation in 1884. Murderous story starring Gillian Kearney. Show more
