Dr Johnson's famed biographer James Boswell meets Maria Callas and her dog - and stars in an opera. Stars Miles Jupp. From 2015. Show more
Sue Perkins challenges Dane Baptiste, Stephen Fry, Sheila Hancock and Paul Merton to speak for 60 seconds without repetition, deviation or hesitation. Show more
Secret Agent X-9 by Dashiell Hammett
4. You're the Top
30 minutes on BBC Radio 4 Extra
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The action hero finally confronts his nemesis at the top of a New York landmark. Stars Stuart Milligan and Connie Booth. Show more
Attempting to clear his name, Johnny ends up at a loch-side cottage with an old flame. Stars Gordon Jackson Show more
After being dumped, has Sir Lucien finally found love again with a French serial divorcee? Stars Geoffrey Whitehead. From 2014. Show more
A satirical look at modern life. Conversations in the worlds of work, relationships, and families. With Gabby Best. From 2022. Show more
Doctor Seagoon is dispatched to tackle a curious contagious epidemic disease. Stars Spike Milligan. From November 1954. Show more
Crossed swords in the school staff room and a bombshell for headmaster, Mr Beeston. Stars James Grout. From May 1990. Show more
Andy Zaltzman is joined by Angela Barnes, Ian Smith, Desiree Burch and Geoff Norcott to discuss Putin's invasion of Ukraine and the reaction at home and abroad. Show more
The musical comic presents a selection of classic comic songs with special guest Howard Read. From October 2006. Show more
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Simon Templar tackles arch-villain Dr Rayt Marius in a deadly struggle to save the world from an evil weapon. Stars Paul Rhys. Show more
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Joni Mitchell Taught Me How To Feel
57 minutes on BBC Radio 4 Extra
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Music writer and broadcaster Ann Powers explores Joni Mitchell’s impact on her fans and on songwriting. From 2018. Show more
Doctor Seagoon is dispatched to tackle a curious contagious epidemic disease. Stars Spike Milligan. From November 1954. Show more
Crossed swords in the school staff room and a bombshell for headmaster, Mr Beeston. Stars James Grout. From May 1990. Show more
Secret Agent X-9 by Dashiell Hammett
4. You're the Top
30 minutes on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Available for 4 months
The action hero finally confronts his nemesis at the top of a New York landmark. Stars Stuart Milligan and Connie Booth. Show more
Attempting to clear his name, Johnny ends up at a loch-side cottage with an old flame. Stars Gordon Jackson Show more
Sylvia launches a plan to encourage more local children to the library, but not everyone is enthusiastic. Read by Barbara Flynn. Show more
Single, pregnant Jane tries to make her bedsit a little more homely, and learns about Toby's writing. Stars Lynne Seymour. Show more
Michael Palin and Jane Milligan reflect further on exclusive recordings revealing Spike's unique perspective on life. From 2018. Show more
Leslie Charteris - The Saint
2. The Saint Closes the Case
1 hour on BBC Radio 4 Extra
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Simon Templar tackles arch-villain Dr Rayt Marius in a deadly struggle to save the world from an evil weapon. Stars Paul Rhys. Show more
John Lloyd and Romesh Ranganathan welcome Stephen Fry, comedian Kathy Lette and literary adventurer Andy Miller. From 2017. Show more
The musical comic presents a selection of classic comic songs with special guest Howard Read. From October 2006. Show more
After being dumped, has Sir Lucien finally found love again with a French serial divorcee? Stars Geoffrey Whitehead. From 2014. Show more
A satirical look at modern life. Conversations in the worlds of work, relationships, and families. With Gabby Best. From 2022. Show more
Terror strikes as the narrator and his companion camp on a remote island and think they see a body. Read by Roger Allam. Show more
The lasting impact of 'Hallelujah', a relatively obscure song by Leonard Cohen, that became a global anthem. From 2015. Show more
Doctor Seagoon is dispatched to tackle a curious contagious epidemic disease. Stars Spike Milligan. From November 1954. Show more
Crossed swords in the school staff room and a bombshell for headmaster, Mr Beeston. Stars James Grout. From May 1990. Show more
Secret Agent X-9 by Dashiell Hammett
4. You're the Top
30 minutes on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Available for 4 months
The action hero finally confronts his nemesis at the top of a New York landmark. Stars Stuart Milligan and Connie Booth. Show more
Attempting to clear his name, Johnny ends up at a loch-side cottage with an old flame. Stars Gordon Jackson Show more
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Joni Mitchell Taught Me How To Feel
57 minutes on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Available for 5 months
Music writer and broadcaster Ann Powers explores Joni Mitchell’s impact on her fans and on songwriting. From 2018. Show more
A satirical look at modern life. Conversations in the worlds of work, relationships, and families. With Gabby Best. From 2022. Show more
Mark Steel is in Hampshire talking about war with the Salvation Army, roundabouts and a shopping centre. From December 2011. Show more
Memoirs of a boy growing up in the 1970s, a time of electro-convulsive shock therapy. Written and read by Peter Bradshaw. Show more
Ivor Cutler and friends present surreal songs and poems, including grass seed, mud and digging ditches. From June 1997. Show more
Marcus Brigstocke offers new pleasures to Dame Joan Bakewell. Who knew she'd be so good at beatboxing? From February 2009. Show more
Terror strikes as the narrator and his companion camp on a remote island and think they see a body. Read by Roger Allam. Show more
The lasting impact of 'Hallelujah', a relatively obscure song by Leonard Cohen, that became a global anthem. From 2015. Show more
Secret Agent X-9 by Dashiell Hammett
4. You're the Top
30 minutes on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Available for 4 months
The action hero finally confronts his nemesis at the top of a New York landmark. Stars Stuart Milligan and Connie Booth. Show more
Attempting to clear his name, Johnny ends up at a loch-side cottage with an old flame. Stars Gordon Jackson Show more
Sylvia launches a plan to encourage more local children to the library, but not everyone is enthusiastic. Read by Barbara Flynn. Show more
Single, pregnant Jane tries to make her bedsit a little more homely, and learns about Toby's writing. Stars Lynne Seymour. Show more
Michael Palin and Jane Milligan reflect further on exclusive recordings revealing Spike's unique perspective on life. From 2018. Show more
Leslie Charteris - The Saint
2. The Saint Closes the Case
1 hour on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Available for years
Simon Templar tackles arch-villain Dr Rayt Marius in a deadly struggle to save the world from an evil weapon. Stars Paul Rhys. Show more
John Lloyd and Romesh Ranganathan welcome Stephen Fry, comedian Kathy Lette and literary adventurer Andy Miller. From 2017. Show more
The musical comic presents a selection of classic comic songs with special guest Howard Read. From October 2006. Show more