4 Extra Debut. Erin Pizzey selects American writer Gertrude Stein – champion of Picasso, Cezanne and Matisse. With Matthew Parris. From 2012. Show more
Radicals, property and love in 1790s Bristol. A chance encounter reveals more of Diner's past. Read by Hattie Morahan. Show more
Crime novelist Donna Leon chooses Handel's 'Da Tempeste' as sung by Joyce DiDonato, and 'Myself I Shall Adore' by Cecilia Bartoli.
The cookery writer who whet our palates with chickpeas and polenta when a soggy spag bol was the norm. Stars Tracy-Ann Oberman. Show more
David’s father takes up art, much to his amusement, until he has to pose for a portrait. Stars George Cole. From February 1959. Show more
With Jennifer 'expecting', a weekend in the country goes awry. Stars Wendy Craig and Francis Matthews. From October 1970. Show more
Robert lands a festive stage role, but drinks before a show. Stars John Gordon Sinclair and Caroline Quentin. From March 1989. Show more
4 Extra Debut. From Pergolesi to T.Rex. Comedian Sue Perkins shares her castaway choices with Kirsty Young. From 2017. Show more
Jal grew up in Preston, thinking yoga was just something grannies did in the temple - until a spontaneous trip to India changed everything. Show more
True stories told live in the USA: Jenifer Hixson introduces tales of outsiders, of being at odds....and moving beyond. Show more
Crime novelist Donna Leon chooses Handel's 'Da Tempeste' as sung by Joyce DiDonato, and 'Myself I Shall Adore' by Cecilia Bartoli.
Poetry Extra
Adventures In Poetry - "Shall I compare thee to a summer's day?"
30 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Daljit Nagra selects Adventures In Poetry - "Shall I compare thee to a summer's day?" as part of the Dive Into Summer season. From 1999. Show more
Evan is sceptical of Fiona’s business, David’s struggling with control and Barney is being nice. Stars Fiona Allen. From 2016. Show more
4 Extra Debut. Dave Goulson's first foray into bumblebee conservation, involving bees and a hotplate, ends in disaster. Read by Tim McInnerny. Show more
Gyles Brandreth chooses Maurice Chevalier & Hermione Gingold’s 'I Remember It Well' and The Muppets take on a song about a bear. Show more
Tessa Hadley - The Past (Omnibus)
Episode 1
1 hour, 10 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 ExtraAvailable for years
A powerful story of siblings, secrets, misunderstandings and passion played out over one last, hot summer. Read by Sian Thomas. Show more
4 Extra Debut. Matt Thompson investigates the 1969 worldwide rumour that Paul McCartney had died and been replaced by an imposter. From 2014. Show more
1925: Papa wants him working in the City, but future designer Cecil Beaton has other ideas. Starring Julian Firth and June Barrie. Show more
Poetry Extra
Adventures In Poetry - "Shall I compare thee to a summer's day?"
30 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 ExtraDaljit Nagra selects Adventures In Poetry - "Shall I compare thee to a summer's day?" as part of the Dive Into Summer season. From 1999. Show more
Evan is sceptical of Fiona’s business, David’s struggling with control and Barney is being nice. Stars Fiona Allen. From 2016. Show more
Britain 2056: After the collapse of the information age, a grandfather tries to protect his granddaughter. Stars Jonathan Coy. Show more
A young pianist marries a wealthy aristocrat, much older than her, and with three previous wives. Stars Sophie Cookson. Show more
True stories told live in the USA: Jenifer Hixson introduces tales of outsiders, of being at odds....and moving beyond. Show more
Crime novelist Donna Leon chooses Handel's 'Da Tempeste' as sung by Joyce DiDonato, and 'Myself I Shall Adore' by Cecilia Bartoli.
1925: Papa wants him working in the City, but future designer Cecil Beaton has other ideas. Starring Julian Firth and June Barrie. Show more
4 Extra Debut. From Pergolesi to T.Rex. Comedian Sue Perkins shares her castaway choices with Kirsty Young. From 2017. Show more
Jal grew up in Preston, thinking yoga was just something grannies did in the temple - until a spontaneous trip to India changed everything. Show more
Evan is sceptical of Fiona’s business, David’s struggling with control and Barney is being nice. Stars Fiona Allen. From 2016. Show more
Stand-up comic Ken Cheng tells an audience how he got hooked on poker – perhaps he should have been an actuary? From 2020. Show more
Charlotte must intervene when Lillian makes a suspicious new group of friends. Stars Helen Monks and Miriam Margolyes. From 2019. Show more
Josh falls out with everyone at a family funeral and spectacularly fails to keep news of his wife’s pregnancy secret. From 2016. Show more
It's the Asian station phone-in show's first wedding, but is love blind or stupid? Stars Sanjeev Bhaskar. From October 1996. Show more
Britain 2056: After the collapse of the information age, a grandfather tries to protect his granddaughter. Stars Jonathan Coy. Show more
A young pianist marries a wealthy aristocrat, much older than her, and with three previous wives. Stars Sophie Cookson. Show more
4 Extra Debut. Dave Goulson's first foray into bumblebee conservation, involving bees and a hotplate, ends in disaster. Read by Tim McInnerny. Show more
Gyles Brandreth chooses Maurice Chevalier & Hermione Gingold’s 'I Remember It Well' and The Muppets take on a song about a bear. Show more
Tessa Hadley - The Past (Omnibus)
Episode 1
1 hour, 10 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 ExtraAvailable for years
A powerful story of siblings, secrets, misunderstandings and passion played out over one last, hot summer. Read by Sian Thomas. Show more
4 Extra Debut. Matt Thompson investigates the 1969 worldwide rumour that Paul McCartney had died and been replaced by an imposter. From 2014. Show more
1925: Papa wants him working in the City, but future designer Cecil Beaton has other ideas. Starring Julian Firth and June Barrie. Show more
