Spandau Ballet's Gary Kemp chooses the 19th century architect-designer, Edward William Godwin. With Matthew Parris. From 2017. Show more
As the school bell signals the end of term, the delicious possibilities of the summer lie ahead. Read by Fenella Woolgar. Show more
Rock musician Mike Fleetwood chooses 'Clap Hands, Here Comes Charlie!' by Charlie Kunz and 'Imagine' by John Lennon.
1950s Llantwit-on-Sea: Recently widowed Eirlys Richards welcomes a new guest at her lively boarding house. Stars Nerys Hughes. Show more
David’s sister, Anne, has her heart set on a new house and asks him to cajole Tony. Stars George Cole. From February 1959. Show more
With Jennifer's baby due, her daughters want a girl, but her son's hoping for a brother. Stars Wendy Craig. From October 1970. Show more
The Wilsons family resume their efforts to live the ethical life: saving the library. Stars Marcus Brigstocke. From 2019. Show more
4 Extra Debut. From Jerry Lee Lewis to Doris Day. Poet John Cooper Clarke, shares his castaway choices with Lauren Laverne. From 2019. Show more
Sisters Anne-Marie, Aelred and Gabriel share their experience of love and why, as nuns, they don't fully see themselves as single.
Presented and produced by Becca Bryers. Show more
True stories told live in the USA: Meg Bowles introduces tales of things past shaping the here and now. Show more
Rock musician Mike Fleetwood chooses 'Clap Hands, Here Comes Charlie!' by Charlie Kunz and 'Imagine' by John Lennon.
Daljit Nagra selects 'Guns, Roses and Poetry Readings' with WN Herbert on attitudes towards poetry festivals. From 2011. Show more
A famous polymath offers a poem and a very awkward phone call. John’s award-winning sketch show. From 2018. Show more
“I was born a child prodigy darling. I was born a genius.” The story of soul legend, Nina Simone. Read by Alibe Parsons. Show more
Singer Kiki Dee chooses 'Some Of Your Lovin' by Dusty Springfield and 'Calling All Angels', performed by Jane Siberry.
Tessa Hadley - The Past (Omnibus)
Episode 2
1 hour, 10 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 ExtraAvailable for years
1968. Jill, mother to Harriet, Roland and Alice, arrives unexpectedly at her parents' home, children in tow. Read by Sian Thomas. Show more
Tim Marlow investigates how Van Gogh's passion for sunflowers featured in his final fraught year. With Anthony Sher. From 2003. Show more
4 Extra Debut. A Venice dalliance with a young American woman inspires Henry James, but sparks tragedy. Stars Guy Paul and Katherine Kingsley. Show more
Daljit Nagra selects 'Guns, Roses and Poetry Readings' with WN Herbert on attitudes towards poetry festivals. From 2011. Show more
A famous polymath offers a poem and a very awkward phone call. John’s award-winning sketch show. From 2018. Show more
A ghost from the past troubles Anna on her bleak return to her childhood holiday home. Recorded on Dartmoor. Stars Kim Hicks. Show more
A girl encounters the bewitching Erl-King in the forest, willingly enters his woodland lair to lie with him. Stars Ariyon Bakare. Show more
True stories told live in the USA: Meg Bowles introduces tales of things past shaping the here and now. Show more
Rock musician Mike Fleetwood chooses 'Clap Hands, Here Comes Charlie!' by Charlie Kunz and 'Imagine' by John Lennon.
4 Extra Debut. A Venice dalliance with a young American woman inspires Henry James, but sparks tragedy. Stars Guy Paul and Katherine Kingsley. Show more
4 Extra Debut. From Jerry Lee Lewis to Doris Day. Poet John Cooper Clarke, shares his castaway choices with Lauren Laverne. From 2019. Show more
Sisters Anne-Marie, Aelred and Gabriel share their experience of love and why, as nuns, they don't fully see themselves as single.
Presented and produced by Becca Bryers. Show more
A famous polymath offers a poem and a very awkward phone call. John’s award-winning sketch show. From 2018. Show more
BBC New Comedy Award finalist Ken Cheng tackles the theme of free speech in today's society. 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
Comedian Josh Howie comes to terms with the impending birth of his first child as their 20-week scan beckons. From 2016. Show more
Coffee in the executive lounge and dramatic soap revelations. Stephen Fry and Hugh Laurie's choice TV cuts. From August 1994. Show more
A ghost from the past troubles Anna on her bleak return to her childhood holiday home. Recorded on Dartmoor. Stars Kim Hicks. Show more
A girl encounters the bewitching Erl-King in the forest, willingly enters his woodland lair to lie with him. Stars Ariyon Bakare. Show more
“I was born a child prodigy darling. I was born a genius.” The story of soul legend, Nina Simone. Read by Alibe Parsons. Show more
Singer Kiki Dee chooses 'Some Of Your Lovin' by Dusty Springfield and 'Calling All Angels', performed by Jane Siberry.
Tessa Hadley - The Past (Omnibus)
Episode 2
1 hour, 10 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 ExtraAvailable for years
1968. Jill, mother to Harriet, Roland and Alice, arrives unexpectedly at her parents' home, children in tow. Read by Sian Thomas. Show more
Tim Marlow investigates how Van Gogh's passion for sunflowers featured in his final fraught year. With Anthony Sher. From 2003. Show more
4 Extra Debut. A Venice dalliance with a young American woman inspires Henry James, but sparks tragedy. Stars Guy Paul and Katherine Kingsley. Show more
