James Boswell tries to write a biography of Karl Marx, who needs some help. Stars Miles Jupp and Julian Rhind-Tutt. From 2016. Show more
David Mitchell gets celebrity comedic couples to lie with some truths. With Zoe Lyons and Henning Wehn. From February 2021. Show more
The Christopher Marlowe Mysteries
Episode 1: 1. The Curious Case of the Curs'd Quayside
30 minutes on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Available for years
The Elizabethan playwright gets a job, hires a servant - and inherits a mystery. Ged Parsons' adventure stars Dominic Jephcott. Show more
Peter Turnbull's Glaswegian cops investigate a corpse discovered on Maryhill Road. Stars Martin McCardie and Crawford Logan. Show more
Andy helps Jeff track down a vital document and their quest ends in a real cliff hanger. Starring Philip Jackson. From 2018. Show more
A look back at Victoria Wood's stand-up and songs with her own archives and tapes. With Rebecca Front. From 2018. Show more
Neddie Seagoon loses at roulette, so heads off in search of legendary African riches. Stars Spike Milligan. From December 1957. Show more
The wily poacher's plans for a life of bliss with Nancy hit a snag. Stars Bill Wallis and Maurice Denham. From May 1989. Show more
A satirical review of the week's news with Andy Zaltzman and guests including Felicity Ward and Simon Evans Show more
Son Murray worries that tubby Tommy and Sheila have more rolls than roles. Stars Roy Hudd and June Whitfield. From June 2001. Show more
Living a faintly bohemian life in 1930s London, Olivia meets Rollo again - and they embark on a secret affair. Stars Eve Best. Show more
4 Extra Debut. From moon rocks to Beagle 2, the maverick scientist Colin Pillinger's life story is narrated by friend Jon Culshaw. From 2018. Show more
Neddie Seagoon loses at roulette, so heads off in search of legendary African riches. Stars Spike Milligan. From December 1957. Show more
The wily poacher's plans for a life of bliss with Nancy hit a snag. Stars Bill Wallis and Maurice Denham. From May 1989. Show more
The Christopher Marlowe Mysteries
Episode 1: 1. The Curious Case of the Curs'd Quayside
30 minutes on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Available for years
The Elizabethan playwright gets a job, hires a servant - and inherits a mystery. Ged Parsons' adventure stars Dominic Jephcott. Show more
Peter Turnbull's Glaswegian cops investigate a corpse discovered on Maryhill Road. Stars Martin McCardie and Crawford Logan. Show more
One merchant voyage ends in tragedy when the English crew are captured and turned into galley slaves. Read by Derek Jacobi. Show more
An unexpected encounter with Anna strikes just the right note for Michael - could it lead to something more? Stars Ian Porter. Show more
4 Extra Debut. Dr Kat Arney meets a new generation of virtual cartographers, mapping unmapped places and trying to save lives. From 2014. Show more
Living a faintly bohemian life in 1930s London, Olivia meets Rollo again - and they embark on a secret affair. Stars Eve Best. Show more
Sue Perkins' moral and ethical posers for Lucy Porter, Andy Zaltzman, DJ Shaun Keaveny and food writer Jack Monroe. From 2015. Show more
Son Murray worries that tubby Tommy and Sheila have more rolls than roles. Stars Roy Hudd and June Whitfield. From June 2001. Show more
Andy helps Jeff track down a vital document and their quest ends in a real cliff hanger. Starring Philip Jackson. From 2018. Show more
A look back at Victoria Wood's stand-up and songs with her own archives and tapes. With Rebecca Front. From 2018. Show more
Fright master Vincent Price presents a horrific tale of a boorish film director and a vengeful feline. Stars Kenneth J. Warren. Show more
Exploring what Henry Purcell's aria, from his 17th century opera Dido and Aeneas, means to different people. From March 2010. Show more
Neddie Seagoon loses at roulette, so heads off in search of legendary African riches. Stars Spike Milligan. From December 1957. Show more
The wily poacher's plans for a life of bliss with Nancy hit a snag. Stars Bill Wallis and Maurice Denham. From May 1989. Show more
The Christopher Marlowe Mysteries
Episode 1: 1. The Curious Case of the Curs'd Quayside
30 minutes on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Available for years
The Elizabethan playwright gets a job, hires a servant - and inherits a mystery. Ged Parsons' adventure stars Dominic Jephcott. Show more
Peter Turnbull's Glaswegian cops investigate a corpse discovered on Maryhill Road. Stars Martin McCardie and Crawford Logan. Show more
4 Extra Debut. From moon rocks to Beagle 2, the maverick scientist Colin Pillinger's life story is narrated by friend Jon Culshaw. From 2018. Show more
A look back at Victoria Wood's stand-up and songs with her own archives and tapes. With Rebecca Front. From 2018. Show more
Boothby Graffoe traces a joke through the ages and tries to find a Brighton B&B. With Mariella Frostrup. From March 2001. Show more
Milk, and cheese dreams. Alex Horne and his band explore money, shopping and consumerism via music and comedy. From May 2014. Show more
The improvised historical family saga's two-part romp about a Victorian travelling circus. Stars Paul Merton. From July 1995. Show more
Fright master Vincent Price presents a horrific tale of a boorish film director and a vengeful feline. Stars Kenneth J. Warren. Show more
Exploring what Henry Purcell's aria, from his 17th century opera Dido and Aeneas, means to different people. From March 2010. Show more
The Christopher Marlowe Mysteries
Episode 1: 1. The Curious Case of the Curs'd Quayside
30 minutes on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Available for years
The Elizabethan playwright gets a job, hires a servant - and inherits a mystery. Ged Parsons' adventure stars Dominic Jephcott. Show more
Peter Turnbull's Glaswegian cops investigate a corpse discovered on Maryhill Road. Stars Martin McCardie and Crawford Logan. Show more
One merchant voyage ends in tragedy when the English crew are captured and turned into galley slaves. Read by Derek Jacobi. Show more
An unexpected encounter with Anna strikes just the right note for Michael - could it lead to something more? Stars Ian Porter. Show more
4 Extra Debut. Dr Kat Arney meets a new generation of virtual cartographers, mapping unmapped places and trying to save lives. From 2014. Show more
Living a faintly bohemian life in 1930s London, Olivia meets Rollo again - and they embark on a secret affair. Stars Eve Best. Show more
Sue Perkins' moral and ethical posers for Lucy Porter, Andy Zaltzman, DJ Shaun Keaveny and food writer Jack Monroe. From 2015. Show more
Son Murray worries that tubby Tommy and Sheila have more rolls than roles. Stars Roy Hudd and June Whitfield. From June 2001. Show more