Andy remembers his childhood playground songs, which established his early liking for political comedy takedowns. From 2017. Show more
Simon Evans presents another comedy lecture on economics and in this episode he explores the state of the British High Street. Show more
A drive-by shooting victim’s last words pose more Swiss puzzles for the smooth detective. Stars Peter Coke. From April 1956. Show more
Lord Trowle and PC Quin meet in Court and Mr Morley meets his match in Mrs Gascoygne. Stars Richard E Grant and Mick Ford. Show more
The Fair Intellectual Club
A Sojourn with Mr Swift
30 minutes on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Available for 4 months
Swift turns up at Edinburgh’s story festival, where a mix up leads to a literary masterpiece. With Jessica Hardwick. From 2016. Show more
Comedian and quizzer Paul Sinha presents half an hour of facts and jokes, and finally lives up to the title of the show. Show more
The Lad is getting a new car, so Sid makes the most of the opportunity. Stars Tony Hancock, Kenneth Williams and Sid James. From October 1955. Show more
Emily and Charlotte are unsympathetic when Roger unexpectedly loses his job. Stars Celia Imrie. From December 1994. Show more
Graeme Garden chairs the debating game with Gyles Brandreth, Steve Punt, Marcus Brigstocke and Andy Parsons. From July 2001. Show more
Confidentiality proves a headache for events manager Rosie in Brighton. Stars Prunella Scales and Arabella Weir. From July 2001. Show more
Dramatisation of poet Roger McGough's iconic, magical tale of love in the 1960s. Stars Mark McGann and Katy Carmichael. Show more
Talking about the enigmatic muse for his 1960s magical poem of love, Roger McGough reveals who Monika really was. From 1998. Show more
Author Tim Pears recalls making a meal of potatoes, a tin of sardines and an unidentified herb in a makeshift pan. From 2007. Show more
Paul Gambaccini celebrates the mystique of Jim Morrison including: ‘Cemetery Confessions’. Show more
The Lad is getting a new car, so Sid makes the most of the opportunity. Stars Tony Hancock, Kenneth Williams and Sid James. From October 1955. Show more
Emily and Charlotte are unsympathetic when Roger unexpectedly loses his job. Stars Celia Imrie. From December 1994. Show more
A drive-by shooting victim’s last words pose more Swiss puzzles for the smooth detective. Stars Peter Coke. From April 1956. Show more
Lord Trowle and PC Quin meet in Court and Mr Morley meets his match in Mrs Gascoygne. Stars Richard E Grant and Mick Ford. Show more
British Summer Time Begins by Ysenda Maxtone-Graham
Where You Happened To Be
14 minutes on BBC Radio 4 Extra
From dappled fields to city bombsites, in the summer children made the most of their environment. Read by Fenella Woolgar. Show more
Promenade Rock by Christopher Denys
3. The Hotelier
15 minutes on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Available for years
Frustrated-up hotel manager Arnold Pilton gets inspired by Matthew’s idea for a new business venture. Stars Nerys Hughes. Show more
Jack Dee's humorous look at the history of the back-garden swimming pool and how pool desires can end in disaster. From 1999. Show more
Dramatisation of poet Roger McGough's iconic, magical tale of love in the 1960s. Stars Mark McGann and Katy Carmichael. Show more
Talking about the enigmatic muse for his 1960s magical poem of love, Roger McGough reveals who Monika really was. From 1998. Show more
Author Tim Pears recalls making a meal of potatoes, a tin of sardines and an unidentified herb in a makeshift pan. From 2007. Show more
Graeme Garden chairs the debating game with Gyles Brandreth, Steve Punt, Marcus Brigstocke and Andy Parsons. From July 2001. Show more
Confidentiality proves a headache for events manager Rosie in Brighton. Stars Prunella Scales and Arabella Weir. From July 2001. Show more
The Fair Intellectual Club
A Sojourn with Mr Swift
30 minutes on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Available for 4 months
Swift turns up at Edinburgh’s story festival, where a mix up leads to a literary masterpiece. With Jessica Hardwick. From 2016. Show more
Comedian and quizzer Paul Sinha presents half an hour of facts and jokes, and finally lives up to the title of the show. Show more
With the Martians in pursuit, Jet Morgan and the crew try desperately to get a message to Earth. Stars Andrew Faulds. From 1956. Show more
A tattered book and voice messages. Josie Long with short documentaries and adventures in sound about record keepers. From 2019. Show more
The Lad is getting a new car, so Sid makes the most of the opportunity. Stars Tony Hancock, Kenneth Williams and Sid James. From October 1955. Show more
Emily and Charlotte are unsympathetic when Roger unexpectedly loses his job. Stars Celia Imrie. From December 1994. Show more
A drive-by shooting victim’s last words pose more Swiss puzzles for the smooth detective. Stars Peter Coke. From April 1956. Show more
Lord Trowle and PC Quin meet in Court and Mr Morley meets his match in Mrs Gascoygne. Stars Richard E Grant and Mick Ford. Show more
Paul Gambaccini celebrates the mystique of Jim Morrison including: ‘Cemetery Confessions’. Show more
Comedian and quizzer Paul Sinha presents half an hour of facts and jokes, and finally lives up to the title of the show. Show more
When Peter is sent for urgent training, Harry’s replacement has the prison whipped into shape. Starring Harry Hill. From 2018. Show more
Adam is fed up with having problems. But would not having any really be any better? With Rob Rouse. From October 2004. Show more
An unusual travel diary, very dangerous racing and faking skiing downhill. Stars Johnny Daukes and Hils Barker. From July 2005. Show more
Patrick Marber and Peter Curran’s riff in the dark covers topics from teeth to a special day for repressing feelings. From 2017. Show more
Country singer Tina C, the comic creation of Christopher Green, searches for her forebears in Ireland. From February 2005. Show more
With the Martians in pursuit, Jet Morgan and the crew try desperately to get a message to Earth. Stars Andrew Faulds. From 1956. Show more
A tattered book and voice messages. Josie Long with short documentaries and adventures in sound about record keepers. From 2019. Show more
A drive-by shooting victim’s last words pose more Swiss puzzles for the smooth detective. Stars Peter Coke. From April 1956. Show more
Lord Trowle and PC Quin meet in Court and Mr Morley meets his match in Mrs Gascoygne. Stars Richard E Grant and Mick Ford. Show more
British Summer Time Begins by Ysenda Maxtone-Graham
Where You Happened To Be
14 minutes on BBC Radio 4 Extra
From dappled fields to city bombsites, in the summer children made the most of their environment. Read by Fenella Woolgar. Show more
Promenade Rock by Christopher Denys
3. The Hotelier
15 minutes on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Available for years
Frustrated-up hotel manager Arnold Pilton gets inspired by Matthew’s idea for a new business venture. Stars Nerys Hughes. Show more
Jack Dee's humorous look at the history of the back-garden swimming pool and how pool desires can end in disaster. From 1999. Show more
Dramatisation of poet Roger McGough's iconic, magical tale of love in the 1960s. Stars Mark McGann and Katy Carmichael. Show more
Talking about the enigmatic muse for his 1960s magical poem of love, Roger McGough reveals who Monika really was. From 1998. Show more
Author Tim Pears recalls making a meal of potatoes, a tin of sardines and an unidentified herb in a makeshift pan. From 2007. Show more
Graeme Garden chairs the debating game with Gyles Brandreth, Steve Punt, Marcus Brigstocke and Andy Parsons. From July 2001. Show more
Confidentiality proves a headache for events manager Rosie in Brighton. Stars Prunella Scales and Arabella Weir. From July 2001. Show more