Former home secretary Alan Johnson chooses the writer George Orwell. With Jean Seaton and Matthew Parris. From 2012. Show more
Keeping On Keeping On by Alan Bennett (Omnibus)
1. 2005-2009
1 hour, 10 minutes on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Available for years
Alan Bennett reads extracts from a the third collection of his published diaries - beginning back in 2005. Show more
Renowned dancer and choreographer Akram Khan chooses ‘Mera Joota Hai Japani’ by Mukesh and ‘Spiegel Im Spiegel’ by Arvo Pärt. Show more
Henry enraptures Catherine with his tall tales but before long, she suspects there may be truth in them. With Miriam Margolyes. Show more
Seasick ship's doctor Simon Sparrow takes a shine to the company chairman's daughter. Stars Richard Briers. From June 1969. Show more
As the consequences of Henry's rash resignation sink in, Jennifer has a bright idea. Stars Wendy Craig. From November 1970. Show more
Mike lays down a no-plastic challenge to the family, which is taken up with competitive relish. Stars Marcus Brigstocke. From 2019. Show more
4 Extra Debut. From Captain Beefheart to Ralph Vaughan Williams. Poet Ian McMillan shares his castaway choices with Kirsty Young. From 2010. Show more
David Attenborough celebrates the Monarch Butterfly. Its migration is one of the great spectacles and feats of nature. From May 2011. Show more
True stories told live in the USA: Sarah Austin Jenness introduces tales about being stuck in thoughts, places and situations. Show more
Renowned dancer and choreographer Akram Khan chooses ‘Mera Joota Hai Japani’ by Mukesh and ‘Spiegel Im Spiegel’ by Arvo Pärt. Show more
Daljit Nagra chooses Time for Verse: Charles Causely plus Robert Frost talking to C Day Lewis. From 1988 and 1957. Show more
A radio programme gets a brand new theme tune. John’s award-winning sketch show from 2018. Show more
Fireman Guy Montag loves his job. But as his life unravels he begins to question all his beliefs. Read by Alex Jennings. Show more
TV presenter Gail Porter chooses 'Wish You Were Here' by Pink Floyd and 'When Doves Cry' by Prince.
Richard Fallon MP has avoided embarrassments on reality TV to date, but something alarming is in the offing. Stars Roger Allam and Frances Tomelty. Show more
Now in 3D and on the internet, TV presenter Janet Ellis celebrates the history and the art of the jigsaw puzzle. From 2009. Show more
The Black Widows of Liverpool who caused a national sensation in 1884. Murderous story starring Gillian Kearney. Show more
Daljit Nagra chooses Time for Verse: Charles Causely plus Robert Frost talking to C Day Lewis. From 1988 and 1957. Show more
A radio programme gets a brand new theme tune. John’s award-winning sketch show from 2018. Show more
A man tells a ghostly tale of obsession and vengeance on a late-night steam train trip. Stars Clive Swift and Lyndsey Marshal. Show more
The final episode from one of Angela Carter's subverted fairy stories. Preparing to enter the forest to visit her granny, a girl is warned not to stray from the path. Show more
True stories told live in the USA: Sarah Austin Jenness introduces tales about being stuck in thoughts, places and situations. Show more
Renowned dancer and choreographer Akram Khan chooses ‘Mera Joota Hai Japani’ by Mukesh and ‘Spiegel Im Spiegel’ by Arvo Pärt. Show more
The Black Widows of Liverpool who caused a national sensation in 1884. Murderous story starring Gillian Kearney. Show more
4 Extra Debut. From Captain Beefheart to Ralph Vaughan Williams. Poet Ian McMillan shares his castaway choices with Kirsty Young. From 2010. Show more
David Attenborough celebrates the Monarch Butterfly. Its migration is one of the great spectacles and feats of nature. From May 2011. Show more
A radio programme gets a brand new theme tune. John’s award-winning sketch show from 2018. Show more
Fiona's relationship with handyman Gregg looks like it is getting serious. Stars Susan Calman and Ashley Jensen. From 2017. Show more
Handyman Dean helps get the flat ready for the baby, but Josh soon finds he holds some very challenging opinions. From 2016. Show more
Stephen K Amos on facing fears, with Michael Redmond, Holly Walsh, Boothby Graffoe and a nervous audience member! From 2013 Show more
A man tells a ghostly tale of obsession and vengeance on a late-night steam train trip. Stars Clive Swift and Lyndsey Marshal. Show more
The final episode from one of Angela Carter's subverted fairy stories. Preparing to enter the forest to visit her granny, a girl is warned not to stray from the path. Show more
Fireman Guy Montag loves his job. But as his life unravels he begins to question all his beliefs. Read by Alex Jennings. Show more
TV presenter Gail Porter chooses 'Wish You Were Here' by Pink Floyd and 'When Doves Cry' by Prince.
Richard Fallon MP has avoided embarrassments on reality TV to date, but something alarming is in the offing. Stars Roger Allam and Frances Tomelty. Show more
Now in 3D and on the internet, TV presenter Janet Ellis celebrates the history and the art of the jigsaw puzzle. From 2009. Show more
The Black Widows of Liverpool who caused a national sensation in 1884. Murderous story starring Gillian Kearney. Show more