Mrs Tibbs owns a most respectable establishment, until the arrival of a mysterious new lodger. Stars Imelda Staunton. Show more
The Rev. McMinn encounters the European political elite in his local Minimart. Sketch show with Pete Baikie. From 2019. Show more
A wartime shipwreck brings salvation to Hebridean islanders in a whisky drought, but can they hush it up? Stars Bernard Holley. Show more
Jarvis and Matthew
Grey Hairs and Bus Passes
28 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 ExtraAvailable for over a year
Taking a last jaunt down memory lane, Martin Jarvis and Christopher Matthew wonder – is it time to call it a day? From 2017. Show more
4 Extra Debut. Harriett Gilbert talks to Indian writer Anuradha Roy about her much-loved novel ‘An Atlas of Impossible Longing’. From 2018. Show more
Sir David recalls his first pet, a fire salamander given to him by his father on his 8th birthday. From 2009. Show more
Tony Lidington reflects how Brighton has inspired a wealth of seaside memories captured in the BBC archives. From 2013. Show more
Arguing with his girlfriend over cleaning escalates and Andrew storms out. Stars Andrew Lawrence and Diane Morgan. From 2015. Show more
Yorkshire builders Johnny and Arthur tool up for a warring couple. Stars Nick Lane and Fine Time Fontayne. From August 2005. Show more
Apollo 11's journey to the moon using the astronaut’s own words. Drama starring Nathan Nolan, Ronan Summers and Edward Hogg. Show more
Biological anthropologist, Professor Alice Roberts shares A Whiter Shade Of Pale by Procol Harum and Ash, Girl from Mars.
The poet goes boating and climbs the tallest windmill in Britain. Locals share their water expertise. From 2008. Show more
Ernest Fontwell Versus The Experts
The Holiday Experts
15 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 ExtraAvailable for years
Fontwell needs a holiday, but the fiends in white coats are waiting – at home and abroad. Stars Frank Thornton. From 1979. Show more
4 Extra Debut. Harriett Gilbert talks to Indian writer Anuradha Roy about her much-loved novel ‘An Atlas of Impossible Longing’. From 2018. Show more
Sir David recalls his first pet, a fire salamander given to him by his father on his 8th birthday. From 2009. Show more
A wartime shipwreck brings salvation to Hebridean islanders in a whisky drought, but can they hush it up? Stars Bernard Holley. Show more
Jarvis and Matthew
Grey Hairs and Bus Passes
28 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 ExtraAvailable for over a year
Taking a last jaunt down memory lane, Martin Jarvis and Christopher Matthew wonder – is it time to call it a day? From 2017. Show more
Armageddon is imminent and the fate of the Earth rests on the shoulders of Adam Young. Stars Mark Heap and Peter Serafinowicz. Show more
The tussles of staffroom rivalry and the anarchy of adolescence. Nicholas Hytner's National Theatre cast with Richard Griffiths. Show more
Balancing Acts: Behind the Scenes at the National Theatre
Episode 3: 3. Alan Bennett
15 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Nicholas Hytner recalls his exciting, creative partnership with Alan Bennett, whilst running The National Theatre. Show more
Actress Frances de La Tour chooses 'La Mer' by Charles Trenet and 'The Summer Wind' by Johnny Mercer.
The Listening Project
Gwen and Clive - Perfect Harmony
5 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 ExtraAvailable for over a year
Fi Glover introduces a conversation between a theatrical couple who met in the cast of Oklahoma! at Drury Lane in 1948 and have been together ever since. Show more
Stand-up poet Kate Fox and the audience draw up a list of pros and cons of having children and parenthood. From 2015. Show more
Sami Shah on Pakistan's social and cultural history, from its music and cinema, to increasing religious conservatism. From 2015. Show more
From 10.00pm until midnight, seven days a week, the Comedy Club has two hours of comedy. Plus Jake Yapp chats to The Mash Report’s Steve N Allen.
Made for 4 Extra. Thom Tuck hosts unheard highlights from the third series of Sketchorama with new acts Croft & Pearce, Mixed Doubles, and Bob & Jim. From 2014. Show more
Armageddon is imminent and the fate of the Earth rests on the shoulders of Adam Young. Stars Mark Heap and Peter Serafinowicz. Show more
Apollo 11's journey to the moon using the astronaut’s own words. Drama starring Nathan Nolan, Ronan Summers and Edward Hogg. Show more
Biological anthropologist, Professor Alice Roberts shares A Whiter Shade Of Pale by Procol Harum and Ash, Girl from Mars.
The poet goes boating and climbs the tallest windmill in Britain. Locals share their water expertise. From 2008. Show more
Ernest Fontwell Versus The Experts
The Holiday Experts
15 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 ExtraAvailable for years
Fontwell needs a holiday, but the fiends in white coats are waiting – at home and abroad. Stars Frank Thornton. From 1979. Show more
4 Extra Debut. Harriett Gilbert talks to Indian writer Anuradha Roy about her much-loved novel ‘An Atlas of Impossible Longing’. From 2018. Show more
Sir David recalls his first pet, a fire salamander given to him by his father on his 8th birthday. From 2009. Show more
A wartime shipwreck brings salvation to Hebridean islanders in a whisky drought, but can they hush it up? Stars Bernard Holley. Show more
