The arrival of a star US lawyer prompts stuffy John Fuller-Carp to copy his sharp tactics. Stars John Bird. From May 1996. Show more
Sue Perkins shows and tells nature with guests including ethnobotanist James Wong and comedian Felicity Ward. From 2020. Show more
The bruised Roman woos his girlfriend, who also turns detective. But then his world crashes down around him. Stars Anton Lesser. Show more
4 Extra Debut. Joshua Levine explores the psychology of collecting through the life of the very expensive 1-Cent Magenta stamp. From 2014. Show more
Peter meets Sam on his way to a work leaving party, but there's a hitch. Stars Nicholas le Prevost. From March 2009. Show more
The writer tackles love, romance and other unreasonable expectations with a mix of poetry, storytelling and comedy. From 2018. Show more
As a Dimberger, Neddie Seagoon sets out to dethrone a Heidelberger. Stars Spike Milligan and Harry Secombe. From January 1955. Show more
Kenneth Horne blows his own trumpet, plus Julian and Sandy's psychic gift of a second vada. With Hugh Paddick. From April 1967. Show more
A satirical review of the week's news, chaired by Nish Kumar with panellists Andy Zaltzman, Kerry Godliman, Fern Brady and Elis James. Show more
Looking at conventional living and pressures to conform, Andrew Lawrence investigates full-time jobs. From September 2010. Show more
Fury, inspired by Zola's Rougon-Macquart novels. Jacques loves his train more than any woman he's ever met. But Dide is aware of the terrifying desires that he harbours within. Show more
Surveillance work is always hard but for one dutiful cop it’s too important to put anything at risk. Read by Ciarán McMenamin. Show more
4 Extra Debut. Tanika Gupta's play based on the Cato Street conspiracy of 1820 and the ensuing trial. Stars Ray Fearon. Show more
As a Dimberger, Neddie Seagoon sets out to dethrone a Heidelberger. Stars Spike Milligan and Harry Secombe. From January 1955. Show more
Kenneth Horne blows his own trumpet, plus Julian and Sandy's psychic gift of a second vada. With Hugh Paddick. From April 1967. Show more
The bruised Roman woos his girlfriend, who also turns detective. But then his world crashes down around him. Stars Anton Lesser. Show more
4 Extra Debut. Joshua Levine explores the psychology of collecting through the life of the very expensive 1-Cent Magenta stamp. From 2014. Show more
Claude and Ariadne share a love of French philosophy but then he learns she is already attached. Read by Peter Serafinowicz. Show more
Friends & Foes - A Narrative History of Diplomacy
Cuban Missile Crisis: The Wrong Lessons
15 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 Extra
David Rothkopf discovers how modern history has changed the face of diplomacy: 1962 - the Cuban Missile Crisis. From 2017. Show more
Confronting the bigotry of a fellow officer lands Ash in trouble, so he's sent to Gujarat to cool his heels. With Blake Ritson. Show more
Composer Philip Glass studies music at Juilliard in New York, whilst working at a steel mill for funds. Read by Kerry Shale. Show more
Fury, inspired by Zola's Rougon-Macquart novels. Jacques loves his train more than any woman he's ever met. But Dide is aware of the terrifying desires that he harbours within. Show more
John Lloyd and Sarah Millican with comedian Ken Dodd, mathematician Dr Hannah Fry and historian Greg Jenner. From 2016. Show more
Reg, bitter at being retired prematurely, goes on a mission to protect the humble toad. Stars Philip Jackson and Amanda Root. Show more
Peter meets Sam on his way to a work leaving party, but there's a hitch. Stars Nicholas le Prevost. From March 2009. Show more
The writer tackles love, romance and other unreasonable expectations with a mix of poetry, storytelling and comedy. From 2018. Show more
Britton, McLelland and Hicks play along with Unity’s plans to complete and commandeer the space station. Stars John Carson. Show more
Professor Sir Alfred Cuschieri tells Clare English about helping pioneer world revolutionary "keyhole" surgery. From 2011. Show more
As a Dimberger, Neddie Seagoon sets out to dethrone a Heidelberger. Stars Spike Milligan and Harry Secombe. From January 1955. Show more
Kenneth Horne blows his own trumpet, plus Julian and Sandy's psychic gift of a second vada. With Hugh Paddick. From April 1967. Show more
The bruised Roman woos his girlfriend, who also turns detective. But then his world crashes down around him. Stars Anton Lesser. Show more
4 Extra Debut. Joshua Levine explores the psychology of collecting through the life of the very expensive 1-Cent Magenta stamp. From 2014. Show more
Surveillance work is always hard but for one dutiful cop it’s too important to put anything at risk. Read by Ciarán McMenamin. Show more
4 Extra Debut. Tanika Gupta's play based on the Cato Street conspiracy of 1820 and the ensuing trial. Stars Ray Fearon. Show more
The writer tackles love, romance and other unreasonable expectations with a mix of poetry, storytelling and comedy. From 2018. Show more
Aisling Bea and Yasmine Akram bring some of Ireland's most popular folklore to life: Diarmuid and Grainne. From February 2015. Show more
Sketches, songs and a long list of animals from Dr Vet. A journey inside comedian Terry Alderton’s chaotic mind. From 2016. Show more
The Comedy Club Interviews
Alex Edelman (1/2)
5 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 ExtraAvailable for over a year
From 10.00pm until midnight, seven days a week, the Comedy Club has two hours of comedy. Plus Laura Lexx chats to Alex Edelman.
Three generations collide - with Grandad's part-time career as a DJ in jeopardy. Stars Lenny Henry. From March 2008. Show more
John welcomes Clare Grogan, hoping she’ll sing one of her biggest hits to Doreen Melody. Stars Graham Fellows. From 2016. Show more
Britton, McLelland and Hicks play along with Unity’s plans to complete and commandeer the space station. Stars John Carson. Show more
Professor Sir Alfred Cuschieri tells Clare English about helping pioneer world revolutionary "keyhole" surgery. From 2011. Show more
The bruised Roman woos his girlfriend, who also turns detective. But then his world crashes down around him. Stars Anton Lesser. Show more
4 Extra Debut. Joshua Levine explores the psychology of collecting through the life of the very expensive 1-Cent Magenta stamp. From 2014. Show more
Claude and Ariadne share a love of French philosophy but then he learns she is already attached. Read by Peter Serafinowicz. Show more
Friends & Foes - A Narrative History of Diplomacy
Cuban Missile Crisis: The Wrong Lessons
15 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 ExtraDavid Rothkopf discovers how modern history has changed the face of diplomacy: 1962 - the Cuban Missile Crisis. From 2017. Show more
Confronting the bigotry of a fellow officer lands Ash in trouble, so he's sent to Gujarat to cool his heels. With Blake Ritson. Show more
Composer Philip Glass studies music at Juilliard in New York, whilst working at a steel mill for funds. Read by Kerry Shale. Show more
Fury, inspired by Zola's Rougon-Macquart novels. Jacques loves his train more than any woman he's ever met. But Dide is aware of the terrifying desires that he harbours within. Show more
John Lloyd and Sarah Millican with comedian Ken Dodd, mathematician Dr Hannah Fry and historian Greg Jenner. From 2016. Show more
Reg, bitter at being retired prematurely, goes on a mission to protect the humble toad. Stars Philip Jackson and Amanda Root. Show more
