Great Lives
Malcolm Lowry, nominated by Ian McMillan
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Poet Ian McMillan chooses the author of Under the Volcano, Malcolm Lowry. With Matthew Parris. From 2019. Show more
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Poet Ian McMillan chooses the author of Under the Volcano, Malcolm Lowry. With Matthew Parris. From 2019. Show more
A German and Englishman meet in East Africa in 1914. Their striking resemblance gives the German an idea. Stars David Robb. Show more
Spy Leopold returns to England as Sir Everard Dominey whose intriguing lifestyle sparks a challenging mission. Stars David Robb. Show more
Posing as Sir Everard Dominey, Leopold returns to his ancestral home in Norfolk, where he has a lucky escape. Stars David Robb. Show more
Things begin to unravel as Leopold von Ragastein battles to keep two women happy. News arrives from Africa... Stars David Robb. Show more
The Kaiser’s plans gather pace. The man supposed to be Sir Everard Dominey must reveal his true identity... Stars David Robb. Show more
Kitty suspects Ted is having an affair and reporter George dons disguise. Stars Ted Ray and Peter Sellers. From December 1949. Show more
Robin is off to boarding school and Jen plans a cosy family occasion. Stars Wendy Craig and Francis Matthews. From December 1969. Show more
After Paul's ultimatum to Ruby, a visit to a fortune teller with Maria proves surprising. With Sally Grace. From February 1995. Show more
From Bizet to Shirley Bassey. Legendary cricketer Fred Trueman shares his castaway choices with Roy Plomley. From August 1978. Show more
Although David Attenborough hates rats, having filmed them he explains why they should be respected. From April 2011. Show more
Radiolab asks if it's possible for anyone to lead a life without deception? With Jad Abumrad and Robert Krulwich. Show more
30 minutes on BBC Radio 4 Extra
4 Extra Debut. Poet in Residence Daljit Nagra chooses Under the Influence and Thinking on Their Feet - the poetry of John Clare. From 2002. Show more
Emily has options, Jen is taking the plunge to teach and Maggie’s excited about an adventure. Stars Lucy Hutchinson. From 2018. Show more
Alan Dein enters another dimension via Rod Serling's ‘Twilight Zone’, a show that pushed the boundaries of TV and remains a classic. Show more
France’s most dangerous man is finally laid to rest. But who’s the mysterious woman at his graveside? Stars Nicholas Boulton. Show more
30 minutes on BBC Radio 4 Extra
4 Extra Debut. Poet in Residence Daljit Nagra chooses Under the Influence and Thinking on Their Feet - the poetry of John Clare. From 2002. Show more
Emily has options, Jen is taking the plunge to teach and Maggie’s excited about an adventure. Stars Lucy Hutchinson. From 2018. Show more
The epic Tolkien parody sees Agar the 'hero' get an ear-bashing from his mum. Stars Paul Eddington and Simon Callow, Show more
Mark Gatiss introduces Christopher Golden and Amber Benson's chilling tale of terror in a women's prison. Stars Jasmine Hyde. Show more
Radiolab asks if it's possible for anyone to lead a life without deception? With Jad Abumrad and Robert Krulwich. Show more
France’s most dangerous man is finally laid to rest. But who’s the mysterious woman at his graveside? Stars Nicholas Boulton. Show more
From Bizet to Shirley Bassey. Legendary cricketer Fred Trueman shares his castaway choices with Roy Plomley. From August 1978. Show more
Although David Attenborough hates rats, having filmed them he explains why they should be respected. From April 2011. Show more
Emily has options, Jen is taking the plunge to teach and Maggie’s excited about an adventure. Stars Lucy Hutchinson. From 2018. Show more
4 Extra Debut. The host of the longest running open mic night in NYC now lives in Scotland and recalls a tough gig in Tokyo. From 2016. Show more
Regulars at Barry and Garry’s East End pub are late-night DJs and monks. Can dodgy Phil help? Stars John Thomson. From 1998. Show more
Teenage misadventures in the Yorkshire suburbs evoking memories of fights, virginity loss, house parties and school. From 2015. Show more
Calm down, dear! Special guest Michael Winner joins in the sketch show fun with Nick Golsen and Tim de Jongh. From January 1997. Show more
The epic Tolkien parody sees Agar the 'hero' get an ear-bashing from his mum. Stars Paul Eddington and Simon Callow, Show more
Mark Gatiss introduces Christopher Golden and Amber Benson's chilling tale of terror in a women's prison. Stars Jasmine Hyde. Show more
Alan Dein enters another dimension via Rod Serling's ‘Twilight Zone’, a show that pushed the boundaries of TV and remains a classic. Show more
France’s most dangerous man is finally laid to rest. But who’s the mysterious woman at his graveside? Stars Nicholas Boulton. Show more