Rosie's contracted to organise a literary prize, but things don't go by the book. Stars Prunella Scales. From August 2002. Show more
Victoria Coren Mitchell presents another edition of the show which dares to commit heresy. Show more
Louly Brown’s letters to a prisoner led her to run away with a bank robber before meeting a US marshal. Stars Samantha Dakin. Show more
Poet Lemn Sissay explores the life of influential activist, musician, writer and 'godfather of rap' Gil Scott-Heron. From 2009. Show more
The Newly Discovered Casebook of Sherlock Holmes
Sherlock Holmes and the Glorious Doppelganger
30 minutes on BBC Radio 4 Extra
The spoof sleuth probes a dastardly plot involving Queen Victoria. Stars Roy Hudd and June Whitfield. From February 1999. Show more
John Finnemore presents another edition of his multi-award-winning sketch show. Show more
HMS Troutbridge takes Sir Willoughby Todhunter Brown to France and bedlam ensues. Stars Leslie Phillips. From November 1966. Show more
Seasick ship's doctor Simon Sparrow attempts emergency surgery using cutlery and brandy. Stars Richard Briers. From July 1969. Show more
Crazy panel show capers as Sue Perkins grills Simon Pegg, Peter Baynham, Armando Iannucci and Nick Frost. From August 2001. Show more
Feeling snubbed over Rabbi Abraham's Royal invite, Rabbi Su has an encounter. Stars Tracy-Ann Oberman. From October 2000. Show more
Thomas Hardy - The Mayor Of Casterbridge
Episode 1: 1. Burying the Past
1 hour on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Available for years
A man tries to atone for his terrible past, but however hard he tries to conceal it, it refuses to be buried. Stars John Lynch. Show more
A couple in their 30s attempt to revisit the carefree holidays of their formerly hip and trendy past. Read by Teresa Gallagher. Show more
Set in a hotel, Peter Tinniswood's last play was created for Chekhov admirer Paul Scofield. With Emma Fielding and Stephen Thorne. Show more
HMS Troutbridge takes Sir Willoughby Todhunter Brown to France and bedlam ensues. Stars Leslie Phillips. From November 1966. Show more
Seasick ship's doctor Simon Sparrow attempts emergency surgery using cutlery and brandy. Stars Richard Briers. From July 1969. Show more
Louly Brown’s letters to a prisoner led her to run away with a bank robber before meeting a US marshal. Stars Samantha Dakin. Show more
Poet Lemn Sissay explores the life of influential activist, musician, writer and 'godfather of rap' Gil Scott-Heron. From 2009. Show more
Dowell unlocks the story behind the Ashburnham's seemingly happy marriage. Tale of passion and deceit read by Toby Stephens. Show more
David Hendy explores how music has been used to soothe us, cheer us, and make us productive over the past 100 years. Show more
Laura and her father's search takes them to London, where they meet a man who dresses like a monkey. Stars Tracy-Ann Oberman. Show more
James Nestor investigates the world of freediving, meeting the women diving in Japan's seas for thousands of years. From 2014. Show more
Thomas Hardy - The Mayor Of Casterbridge
Episode 1: 1. Burying the Past
1 hour on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Available for years
A man tries to atone for his terrible past, but however hard he tries to conceal it, it refuses to be buried. Stars John Lynch. Show more
Crazy panel show capers as Sue Perkins grills Simon Pegg, Peter Baynham, Armando Iannucci and Nick Frost. From August 2001. Show more
Feeling snubbed over Rabbi Abraham's Royal invite, Rabbi Su has an encounter. Stars Tracy-Ann Oberman. From October 2000. Show more
The Newly Discovered Casebook of Sherlock Holmes
Sherlock Holmes and the Glorious Doppelganger
30 minutes on BBC Radio 4 Extra
The spoof sleuth probes a dastardly plot involving Queen Victoria. Stars Roy Hudd and June Whitfield. From February 1999. Show more
John Finnemore presents another edition of his multi-award-winning sketch show. Show more
Alice discovers a painting that could shed light on her family's disturbing history. Stars Greg Wise and Indira Varma. Show more
When her baby sister falls ill, Gad is sent into forbidden territory to find an unusual remedy. Read by Samantha Spiro. Show more
From The Beatles to Sir Laurence Olivier, the stage and screen veteran reminisces about his acting career. From October 2000. Show more
HMS Troutbridge takes Sir Willoughby Todhunter Brown to France and bedlam ensues. Stars Leslie Phillips. From November 1966. Show more
Seasick ship's doctor Simon Sparrow attempts emergency surgery using cutlery and brandy. Stars Richard Briers. From July 1969. Show more
Louly Brown’s letters to a prisoner led her to run away with a bank robber before meeting a US marshal. Stars Samantha Dakin. Show more
Poet Lemn Sissay explores the life of influential activist, musician, writer and 'godfather of rap' Gil Scott-Heron. From 2009. Show more
A couple in their 30s attempt to revisit the carefree holidays of their formerly hip and trendy past. Read by Teresa Gallagher. Show more
Set in a hotel, Peter Tinniswood's last play was created for Chekhov admirer Paul Scofield. With Emma Fielding and Stephen Thorne. Show more
John Finnemore presents another edition of his multi-award-winning sketch show. Show more
The comedian looks at the everyday irritations of using portable telephones. With Sarah Kennedy. From September 2003. Show more
With the washing-up to be done, Sheffield singer John Shuttleworth needs inspiration. Stars Graham Fellows. From July 1995. Show more
The award-winning comedian tackles the pros and cons of getting older. With Laurence Howarth and Anna Bengo. From July 2009. Show more
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4 Extra Debut. A snobby ex-banker tries to cope with having more in common with others than she’s admitting. Stars Rebecca Front. From 2015. Show more
Alice discovers a painting that could shed light on her family's disturbing history. Stars Greg Wise and Indira Varma. Show more
When her baby sister falls ill, Gad is sent into forbidden territory to find an unusual remedy. Read by Samantha Spiro. Show more
From The Beatles to Sir Laurence Olivier, the stage and screen veteran reminisces about his acting career. From October 2000. Show more
Louly Brown’s letters to a prisoner led her to run away with a bank robber before meeting a US marshal. Stars Samantha Dakin. Show more
Poet Lemn Sissay explores the life of influential activist, musician, writer and 'godfather of rap' Gil Scott-Heron. From 2009. Show more
Dowell unlocks the story behind the Ashburnham's seemingly happy marriage. Tale of passion and deceit read by Toby Stephens. Show more
David Hendy explores how music has been used to soothe us, cheer us, and make us productive over the past 100 years. Show more
Laura and her father's search takes them to London, where they meet a man who dresses like a monkey. Stars Tracy-Ann Oberman. Show more
James Nestor investigates the world of freediving, meeting the women diving in Japan's seas for thousands of years. From 2014. Show more
Thomas Hardy - The Mayor Of Casterbridge
Episode 1: 1. Burying the Past
1 hour on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Available for years
A man tries to atone for his terrible past, but however hard he tries to conceal it, it refuses to be buried. Stars John Lynch. Show more
Crazy panel show capers as Sue Perkins grills Simon Pegg, Peter Baynham, Armando Iannucci and Nick Frost. From August 2001. Show more
Feeling snubbed over Rabbi Abraham's Royal invite, Rabbi Su has an encounter. Stars Tracy-Ann Oberman. From October 2000. Show more