Poet Lemn examines how he hid his true self to better fit into the world around him. With Deborah Frances-White. From 2016. Show more
Author Nikesh Shukla talks to Sarah Kendall about the importance of truth in storytelling. From July 2021. Show more
Fire Investigator ‘Q’ Barnaby probes an explosion at a car body repair shop. Stars Robert Beatty. Show more
Rebecca Jones introduces the dramas In Things We Never Said by Sam Obigbesan, and The Caretaker by Salman Shaffi. Show more
A mum and daughter undertake a two-week sponsored walk along The Thames Path. With Felicity Montagu and Olivia Nixon. From 2016. Show more
Stand-Up Specials
Lucy Porter: Back in the Family Way
28 minutes on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Available for years
Lucy Porter returns with a new show about family life. After a year of quarantining, home-schooling and zoom quizzes, Lucy examines how the pandemic has affected our relationships. Show more
With the platoon marooned at the end of Walmington pier, Jones gets a shock. Adapted from TV. Stars Clive Dunn. From May 1974. Show more
Second Holmes
3. The Case of the Reading Undertaker
30 minutes on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Available for years
The grandsons of Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson investigate the death of a man by crossbow. Stars Peter Egan. From January 1983. Show more
Miles Jupp tests Frankie Boyle, Diane Morgan and Alan Johnson on how well they know their nearest and dearest. From July 2013. Show more
When Devere invites Audrey to go skiing, he ends up being taken for a ride. Adapted from TV, with Penelope Keith. From February 1997. Show more
Thomas Hardy - The Mayor Of Casterbridge
3. The Stranger
1 hour on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Available for years
Henchard sets about rebuilding his life but the appearance of a stranger threatens to unravel everything. Starring John Lynch. Show more
Laura Grimshaw and Scott Bryan look at the best new releases. Show more
With the platoon marooned at the end of Walmington pier, Jones gets a shock. Adapted from TV. Stars Clive Dunn. From May 1974. Show more
Second Holmes
3. The Case of the Reading Undertaker
30 minutes on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Available for years
The grandsons of Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson investigate the death of a man by crossbow. Stars Peter Egan. From January 1983. Show more
Fire Investigator ‘Q’ Barnaby probes an explosion at a car body repair shop. Stars Robert Beatty. Show more
Rebecca Jones introduces the dramas In Things We Never Said by Sam Obigbesan, and The Caretaker by Salman Shaffi. Show more
Villagers confront the myth of the serpent for the last time. Cora must re-assess her relationship. Concluded by Ruth Gemmell. Show more
Shardlake seeks to find out more about the mysterious past of an inmate he befriended on a past case. Starring Justin Salinger. Show more
Mark Rickards explores 'desert rap', a new form of music created by the Australian Aboriginal community. From 2011. Show more
Thomas Hardy - The Mayor Of Casterbridge
3. The Stranger
1 hour on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Available for years
Henchard sets about rebuilding his life but the appearance of a stranger threatens to unravel everything. Starring John Lynch. Show more
Miles Jupp tests Frankie Boyle, Diane Morgan and Alan Johnson on how well they know their nearest and dearest. From July 2013. Show more
When Devere invites Audrey to go skiing, he ends up being taken for a ride. Adapted from TV, with Penelope Keith. From February 1997. Show more
A mum and daughter undertake a two-week sponsored walk along The Thames Path. With Felicity Montagu and Olivia Nixon. From 2016. Show more
Stand-Up Specials
Lucy Porter: Back in the Family Way
28 minutes on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Available for years
Lucy Porter returns with a new show about family life. After a year of quarantining, home-schooling and zoom quizzes, Lucy examines how the pandemic has affected our relationships. Show more
The alien intent is revealed. Can the Earth fight back? Starring Donald Hewlett and James Laurenson. Show more
Is it painful to economise? Debate with David Collins, Laurie Penny and Pauline Black. Presented by Dominic Arkwright. From 2010. Show more
With the platoon marooned at the end of Walmington pier, Jones gets a shock. Adapted from TV. Stars Clive Dunn. From May 1974. Show more
Second Holmes
3. The Case of the Reading Undertaker
30 minutes on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Available for years
The grandsons of Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson investigate the death of a man by crossbow. Stars Peter Egan. From January 1983. Show more
Fire Investigator ‘Q’ Barnaby probes an explosion at a car body repair shop. Stars Robert Beatty. Show more
Rebecca Jones introduces the dramas In Things We Never Said by Sam Obigbesan, and The Caretaker by Salman Shaffi. Show more
Laura Grimshaw and Scott Bryan look at the best new releases. Show more
Stand-Up Specials
Lucy Porter: Back in the Family Way
28 minutes on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Available for years
Lucy Porter returns with a new show about family life. After a year of quarantining, home-schooling and zoom quizzes, Lucy examines how the pandemic has affected our relationships. Show more
Joe and Terry want to throw Stuart a birthday party while Nicola meets a very handsome man. Stars Mathew Horne. From 2015. Show more
Poetic reflections from Roger McGough, featuring tales of relatives and retsina. Recorded at the Bath Festival. From May 2000. Show more
John Shuttleworth's worries over hidden dangers aren't shared by agent Ken or wife Mary. Stars Graham Fellows. From March 2003. Show more
Should Page 3 models be celebrated or consigned to history's dustbin? With Emma Kennedy and Lucy Pinder. From November 2011. Show more
The alien intent is revealed. Can the Earth fight back? Starring Donald Hewlett and James Laurenson. Show more
Is it painful to economise? Debate with David Collins, Laurie Penny and Pauline Black. Presented by Dominic Arkwright. From 2010. Show more
Fire Investigator ‘Q’ Barnaby probes an explosion at a car body repair shop. Stars Robert Beatty. Show more
Rebecca Jones introduces the dramas In Things We Never Said by Sam Obigbesan, and The Caretaker by Salman Shaffi. Show more
Villagers confront the myth of the serpent for the last time. Cora must re-assess her relationship. Concluded by Ruth Gemmell. Show more
Shardlake seeks to find out more about the mysterious past of an inmate he befriended on a past case. Starring Justin Salinger. Show more
Mark Rickards explores 'desert rap', a new form of music created by the Australian Aboriginal community. From 2011. Show more
Thomas Hardy - The Mayor Of Casterbridge
3. The Stranger
1 hour on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Available for years
Henchard sets about rebuilding his life but the appearance of a stranger threatens to unravel everything. Starring John Lynch. Show more
Miles Jupp tests Frankie Boyle, Diane Morgan and Alan Johnson on how well they know their nearest and dearest. From July 2013. Show more
When Devere invites Audrey to go skiing, he ends up being taken for a ride. Adapted from TV, with Penelope Keith. From February 1997. Show more