Poetry Extra
Blithe Sprits: Monsters and The Essay: An Ode to John Keats
30 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Daljit Nagra selects Blithe Spirits: Monsters and An Ode to Autumn with Frances Leviston. From 2001 and 2019. Show more
Matt's rubbish carer is due for his first assessment but he’s regretting his night in the pub. Stars Lee Ridley. From 2018. Show more
The private eye uncovers family ties, blackmail and bomb plots in a thrilling climax. Stars Kathleen Turner. Show more
Death Speaks Another Language
1. Felix Bontemps Must Die
30 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 ExtraAvailable for years
On-the-run in England in the late 1960s, a French student must take some drastic measures. Stars David Valla. From 1969. Show more
London's worst advertising agency discovers a campaign’s gone viral – and not in a good way. Stars Nigel Havers. From 2017. Show more
John Lloyd and Holly Walsh welcome comedian Evelyn Mok, historian Dr Alun Withey and screenwriter Allan Scott. From 2021. Show more
Lines From My Grandfather's Forehead
From 15/03/1971
30 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 ExtraAvailable for years
A rival to the Bard of Avon, and the challenge of buying an antique teaspoon. Sketch comedy with Ronnie Barker. From March 1971. Show more
Off to hospital, single dad Bryan makes contingency plans. Stars Richard Beckinsale and Pat Coombs. From December 1977. Show more
Justin Moorhouse, Sarah Millican, Chris Corcoran and Jeff Green star in Rhod Gilbert's comedy quiz. From September 2006. Show more
The Prince of Monte Guano is badgered by his wife to wade into war. Stars David Swift and Sian Phillips. From April 2001. Show more
Eager Lewis Eliot starts his rise to power from 1920s Leicester. CP Snow's English Establishment epic. Stars Adam Godley. Show more
Guy Raz explores living in a world where the line between fact and fiction is blurry - when even facts are up for debate. Show more
Archaeologist Neil Oliver shares his Inheritance Tracks: La Mer by Charles Trenet and Martha by Tom Waits.
Lines From My Grandfather's Forehead
From 15/03/1971
30 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 ExtraAvailable for years
A rival to the Bard of Avon, and the challenge of buying an antique teaspoon. Sketch comedy with Ronnie Barker. From March 1971. Show more
Off to hospital, single dad Bryan makes contingency plans. Stars Richard Beckinsale and Pat Coombs. From December 1977. Show more
The private eye uncovers family ties, blackmail and bomb plots in a thrilling climax. Stars Kathleen Turner. Show more
Death Speaks Another Language
1. Felix Bontemps Must Die
30 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 ExtraAvailable for years
On-the-run in England in the late 1960s, a French student must take some drastic measures. Stars David Valla. From 1969. Show more
A tree-spirit seeks out unwary children. Dublin author John Connolly's supernatural tale read by Tony Doyle. Show more
Following her parents' divorce, six-year-old Maisie finds herself at the centre of their bitter struggle. Stars Talia Barnett. Show more
From Burma to Zimbabwe, Michael Rosen hears contemporary jokes from those oppressed by repressive regimes. From 2008. Show more
Eager Lewis Eliot starts his rise to power from 1920s Leicester. CP Snow's English Establishment epic. Stars Adam Godley. Show more
Justin Moorhouse, Sarah Millican, Chris Corcoran and Jeff Green star in Rhod Gilbert's comedy quiz. From September 2006. Show more
The Prince of Monte Guano is badgered by his wife to wade into war. Stars David Swift and Sian Phillips. From April 2001. Show more
London's worst advertising agency discovers a campaign’s gone viral – and not in a good way. Stars Nigel Havers. From 2017. Show more
John Lloyd and Holly Walsh welcome comedian Evelyn Mok, historian Dr Alun Withey and screenwriter Allan Scott. From 2021. Show more
The new engraving Dr Williams orders for the university collection reveals a disturbing story. Starring Mark Gatiss. Show more
When London cabbie Tony picks up a fare, the journey takes him a bit too close to home. Starring John Cummins. Show more
A Good Read
Alistair Appleton and Simon Baron-Cohen
30 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 ExtraAvailable for over a year
4 Extra Debut. Alistair Appleton, Professor Simon Baron and Harriett Gilbert discuss Patrick Gayle, Ian McEwan and Michael Innes. From 2013. Show more
Lines From My Grandfather's Forehead
From 15/03/1971
30 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 ExtraAvailable for years
A rival to the Bard of Avon, and the challenge of buying an antique teaspoon. Sketch comedy with Ronnie Barker. From March 1971. Show more
Off to hospital, single dad Bryan makes contingency plans. Stars Richard Beckinsale and Pat Coombs. From December 1977. Show more
The private eye uncovers family ties, blackmail and bomb plots in a thrilling climax. Stars Kathleen Turner. Show more
Death Speaks Another Language
1. Felix Bontemps Must Die
30 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 ExtraAvailable for years
On-the-run in England in the late 1960s, a French student must take some drastic measures. Stars David Valla. From 1969. Show more
Guy Raz explores living in a world where the line between fact and fiction is blurry - when even facts are up for debate. Show more
Archaeologist Neil Oliver shares his Inheritance Tracks: La Mer by Charles Trenet and Martha by Tom Waits.
John Lloyd and Holly Walsh welcome comedian Evelyn Mok, historian Dr Alun Withey and screenwriter Allan Scott. From 2021. Show more
Can Milford and Parker overcome Raamen Bod and find the Sofa of Time? Stars Mark Heap and Nick Frost. From November 2002. Show more
Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches from the BBC Radio Theatre in front of a remote audience. Show more
Pontypridd, Llanelli and Bethesda compete for the title of Wales' greatest industrial town. From 2016. Show more
The new engraving Dr Williams orders for the university collection reveals a disturbing story. Starring Mark Gatiss. Show more
When London cabbie Tony picks up a fare, the journey takes him a bit too close to home. Starring John Cummins. Show more
A Good Read
Alistair Appleton and Simon Baron-Cohen
30 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 ExtraAvailable for over a year
4 Extra Debut. Alistair Appleton, Professor Simon Baron and Harriett Gilbert discuss Patrick Gayle, Ian McEwan and Michael Innes. From 2013. Show more
The private eye uncovers family ties, blackmail and bomb plots in a thrilling climax. Stars Kathleen Turner. Show more
Death Speaks Another Language
1. Felix Bontemps Must Die
30 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 ExtraAvailable for years
On-the-run in England in the late 1960s, a French student must take some drastic measures. Stars David Valla. From 1969. Show more
A tree-spirit seeks out unwary children. Dublin author John Connolly's supernatural tale read by Tony Doyle. Show more
Following her parents' divorce, six-year-old Maisie finds herself at the centre of their bitter struggle. Stars Talia Barnett. Show more
From Burma to Zimbabwe, Michael Rosen hears contemporary jokes from those oppressed by repressive regimes. From 2008. Show more
Eager Lewis Eliot starts his rise to power from 1920s Leicester. CP Snow's English Establishment epic. Stars Adam Godley. Show more
Justin Moorhouse, Sarah Millican, Chris Corcoran and Jeff Green star in Rhod Gilbert's comedy quiz. From September 2006. Show more
The Prince of Monte Guano is badgered by his wife to wade into war. Stars David Swift and Sian Phillips. From April 2001. Show more
