When his boss stops Simon from empathising, he tries to give himself compassion fatigue. Stars Darren Boyd. From November 2010. Show more
Funny and moving stories as Sarah tries to be more positive and the family’s pet hamster gets a trip to the vets. From 2018. Show more
As a desperate Lord Peter Wimsey fails to confirm his theories, the elusive witness Perkins turns up. Stars Ian Carmichael. Show more
This listing contains language that some may find offensive.
Nali's ex-husband arrives unexpectedly so Clare decides to intervene. Simon has some bad news. Stars Sally Phillips. From 2015. Show more
Can Dot use her resemblance to Vera Lynn to get one over on Millicent to gain favour with the PM? Stars Jane Slavin. From 2018. Show more
Ron and Eth pull crackers, while Pa Glum gets merry. With Jimmy Edwards, Dick Bentley and June Whitfield. From December 1958. Show more
Teacher Eric Brown's aspirations for a school day trip soon wither at a museum. Stars Peter Davison. From February 1987. Show more
Broadcaster and writer Janet Street-Porter quizzes a panel about herself. With Sue Perkins and Lucy Porter. From July 2007. Show more
It's 1954 in the sleepy Irish town, and the Development Association looks set for open confrontation. Starring TP McKenna. Show more
Retiring teacher Andrew Crocker-Harris is also on the verge of divorce. Where does his future lie? Stars John Gielgud. Show more
Podcast Radio Hour
December New Listens and Christmas Specials
58 minutes on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Available for over a year
Amanda Litherland and Scott Bryan recommend new listening for December. Former MP and Deputy Labour Leader Tom Watson discusses his new show Persons Of Interest. Show more
Ron and Eth pull crackers, while Pa Glum gets merry. With Jimmy Edwards, Dick Bentley and June Whitfield. From December 1958. Show more
Teacher Eric Brown's aspirations for a school day trip soon wither at a museum. Stars Peter Davison. From February 1987. Show more
As a desperate Lord Peter Wimsey fails to confirm his theories, the elusive witness Perkins turns up. Stars Ian Carmichael. Show more
This listing contains language that some may find offensive.
Village Christmas by Laurie Lee
5. The Cold Christmas Walk in the Country
15 minutes on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Laurie Lee's writings bringing to life landscape and traditions of England in the last century. Concluded by Derek Jacobi. Show more
Dad has decided not to give away his fortune and there’s a family dinner in Mum’s memory. Crisis averted? Stars Katie Lyons. Show more
From Sindy to Scalextric. The yo-yoing fortunes of children's toys in the playroom and market place. With Emma Freud. From 1998. Show more
Retiring teacher Andrew Crocker-Harris is also on the verge of divorce. Where does his future lie? Stars John Gielgud. Show more
Broadcaster and writer Janet Street-Porter quizzes a panel about herself. With Sue Perkins and Lucy Porter. From July 2007. Show more
It's 1954 in the sleepy Irish town, and the Development Association looks set for open confrontation. Starring TP McKenna. Show more
Nali's ex-husband arrives unexpectedly so Clare decides to intervene. Simon has some bad news. Stars Sally Phillips. From 2015. Show more
Can Dot use her resemblance to Vera Lynn to get one over on Millicent to gain favour with the PM? Stars Jane Slavin. From 2018. Show more
London, 1959: Jobless Jackie's first night "working the streets" ends in a mysterious, ghostly encounter. With Alice Arnold. Show more
Dominic Arkwright, Guy Browning, Kathryn Hughes and Anna Raeburn discuss the changing role of the nanny. From July 2008. Show more
Ron and Eth pull crackers, while Pa Glum gets merry. With Jimmy Edwards, Dick Bentley and June Whitfield. From December 1958. Show more
Teacher Eric Brown's aspirations for a school day trip soon wither at a museum. Stars Peter Davison. From February 1987. Show more
As a desperate Lord Peter Wimsey fails to confirm his theories, the elusive witness Perkins turns up. Stars Ian Carmichael. Show more
This listing contains language that some may find offensive.
Podcast Radio Hour
December New Listens and Christmas Specials
58 minutes on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Available for over a year
Amanda Litherland and Scott Bryan recommend new listening for December. Former MP and Deputy Labour Leader Tom Watson discusses his new show Persons Of Interest. Show more
Can Dot use her resemblance to Vera Lynn to get one over on Millicent to gain favour with the PM? Stars Jane Slavin. From 2018. Show more
4 Extra Debut. Can cricket's king of sleaze save sport's damaged image? Maybe - if there's money in it. Stars Christopher Douglas. From 2016. Show more
The comic poet explores the concept of music with a poem about an ambitious song bird. With Tom Basden. From 2014. Show more
The cartoonist wades into the world under the sea, and gets intimate with a haddock. Stars Paul McCrink. From March 2003. Show more
The internet is the focus for Andrew’s probe behind the lazy assumptions about threats to British society. From 2013. Show more
London, 1959: Jobless Jackie's first night "working the streets" ends in a mysterious, ghostly encounter. With Alice Arnold. Show more
Dominic Arkwright, Guy Browning, Kathryn Hughes and Anna Raeburn discuss the changing role of the nanny. From July 2008. Show more
As a desperate Lord Peter Wimsey fails to confirm his theories, the elusive witness Perkins turns up. Stars Ian Carmichael. Show more
This listing contains language that some may find offensive.
Village Christmas by Laurie Lee
5. The Cold Christmas Walk in the Country
15 minutes on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Laurie Lee's writings bringing to life landscape and traditions of England in the last century. Concluded by Derek Jacobi. Show more
Dad has decided not to give away his fortune and there’s a family dinner in Mum’s memory. Crisis averted? Stars Katie Lyons. Show more
From Sindy to Scalextric. The yo-yoing fortunes of children's toys in the playroom and market place. With Emma Freud. From 1998. Show more
Retiring teacher Andrew Crocker-Harris is also on the verge of divorce. Where does his future lie? Stars John Gielgud. Show more
Broadcaster and writer Janet Street-Porter quizzes a panel about herself. With Sue Perkins and Lucy Porter. From July 2007. Show more
It's 1954 in the sleepy Irish town, and the Development Association looks set for open confrontation. Starring TP McKenna. Show more