As Sir Lucien pursues a vanity project, Sarah is about to take minimalism to the max. Stars Geoffrey Whitehead. From 2014. Show more
A satirical take on modern life, with a look at work, relationships, institutions and families. With Toby Williams. From 2022. Show more
Belgian sleuth Hercule Poirot's holiday cruise is turning into a nightmare afloat. Stars John Moffatt and Donald Sinden. Show more
Can fire investigator Quentin Barnaby determine if a hardware shop blaze was an accident or arson? Stars Robert Beatty. From 1962. Show more
Alexei Sayle tells the story of a long lost tin of pâté and offers his thoughts on the gig economy. From September 2019. Show more
Joanna Lumley and Roger Allam star in Jan Etherington’s award-winning comedy, as a couple in love with life and each other. This week: Roger’s unhappy with his birthday present. Show more
The Lad's new image leads to a major makeover away from the camera. Stars Tony Hancock and Sid James. From February 1958. Show more
Judith wants a baby and searches for a perfect male, so David and Giles head to the gym. Stars Amanda Root. From June 1996. Show more
Ian McMillan's irreverent literary game with Roger McGough, Miles Kington, Mark Thomas and Dillie Keane. From November 1995. Show more
The couples need to talk, but is a cosy chat really what's on the agenda? With Jim Sweeney and Stephen Frost. From October 2002. Show more
Philip struggles on with his marriage to Jennifer, but at the BBC he meets a young production assistant. Stars Ronald Pickup. Show more
Paul Jackson, Beryl Vertue, John Lloyd and Jimmy Mulville take on more satire and sitcoms of the 1960s and 70s. Show more
The Lad's new image leads to a major makeover away from the camera. Stars Tony Hancock and Sid James. From February 1958. Show more
Judith wants a baby and searches for a perfect male, so David and Giles head to the gym. Stars Amanda Root. From June 1996. Show more
Belgian sleuth Hercule Poirot's holiday cruise is turning into a nightmare afloat. Stars John Moffatt and Donald Sinden. Show more
Can fire investigator Quentin Barnaby determine if a hardware shop blaze was an accident or arson? Stars Robert Beatty. From 1962. Show more
After her secret trip to London with married man Hugh, Sylvia faces a confrontation at the library. Read by Barbara Flynn. Show more
Lynne Reid Banks - The L-Shaped Room
8. The Return
15 minutes on BBC Radio 4 Extra
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Single mother-to-be Jane returns home to find her boarding house deserted. Stars Lynne Seymour. Show more
Steph McGovern examines how salt became a fashionable, diverse ingredient and explores the debate around our health. From 2015. Show more
Philip struggles on with his marriage to Jennifer, but at the BBC he meets a young production assistant. Stars Ronald Pickup. Show more
Ian McMillan's irreverent literary game with Roger McGough, Miles Kington, Mark Thomas and Dillie Keane. From November 1995. Show more
The couples need to talk, but is a cosy chat really what's on the agenda? With Jim Sweeney and Stephen Frost. From October 2002. Show more
Alexei Sayle tells the story of a long lost tin of pâté and offers his thoughts on the gig economy. From September 2019. Show more
Joanna Lumley and Roger Allam star in Jan Etherington’s award-winning comedy, as a couple in love with life and each other. This week: Roger’s unhappy with his birthday present. Show more
Mystery podcasters Heawood and Kennedy investigate a man’s disappearance – but who is Joseph Curwen? Starring Jana Carpenter. Show more
Wowbagger agrees to give everyone a lift - as long as they arrange to kill him. With Peter Serafinowicz. Read by Stephen Mangan. Show more
Professor Jeffrey Richards profiles John Dickson Carr's archetypal English eccentric, played by Sir Donald Sinden.
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The Lad's new image leads to a major makeover away from the camera. Stars Tony Hancock and Sid James. From February 1958. Show more
Judith wants a baby and searches for a perfect male, so David and Giles head to the gym. Stars Amanda Root. From June 1996. Show more
Belgian sleuth Hercule Poirot's holiday cruise is turning into a nightmare afloat. Stars John Moffatt and Donald Sinden. Show more
Can fire investigator Quentin Barnaby determine if a hardware shop blaze was an accident or arson? Stars Robert Beatty. From 1962. Show more
Paul Jackson, Beryl Vertue, John Lloyd and Jimmy Mulville take on more satire and sitcoms of the 1960s and 70s. Show more
Joanna Lumley and Roger Allam star in Jan Etherington’s award-winning comedy, as a couple in love with life and each other. This week: Roger’s unhappy with his birthday present. Show more
From under the covers, Patrick Marber and Peter Curran discuss the Sedan Chair’s revival to make Britain great again. From 2019. Show more
Josie Long: All of the Planet's Wonders
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15 minutes on BBC Radio 4 Extra
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With her thirst for knowledge unquenched, the comedian aims to become the ultimate quiz show contestant. From March 2009. Show more
The on-air team go behind the microphones. Stars Helen Atkinson Wood, Geoffrey Perkins and John Peel. From September 1987. Show more
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Episode 4: The Adventure of the Stupid Ignorant Americans
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Lord Zimbabwe and Dr Lilac are moon-bound pursuing abducted hillbillies. With Dan Freedman and Nick Romero. From August 2000. Show more
Mystery podcasters Heawood and Kennedy investigate a man’s disappearance – but who is Joseph Curwen? Starring Jana Carpenter. Show more
Wowbagger agrees to give everyone a lift - as long as they arrange to kill him. With Peter Serafinowicz. Read by Stephen Mangan. Show more
Professor Jeffrey Richards profiles John Dickson Carr's archetypal English eccentric, played by Sir Donald Sinden.
Show more
Belgian sleuth Hercule Poirot's holiday cruise is turning into a nightmare afloat. Stars John Moffatt and Donald Sinden. Show more
Can fire investigator Quentin Barnaby determine if a hardware shop blaze was an accident or arson? Stars Robert Beatty. From 1962. Show more
After her secret trip to London with married man Hugh, Sylvia faces a confrontation at the library. Read by Barbara Flynn. Show more
Lynne Reid Banks - The L-Shaped Room
8. The Return
15 minutes on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Available for years
Single mother-to-be Jane returns home to find her boarding house deserted. Stars Lynne Seymour. Show more
Steph McGovern examines how salt became a fashionable, diverse ingredient and explores the debate around our health. From 2015. Show more
Philip struggles on with his marriage to Jennifer, but at the BBC he meets a young production assistant. Stars Ronald Pickup. Show more
Ian McMillan's irreverent literary game with Roger McGough, Miles Kington, Mark Thomas and Dillie Keane. From November 1995. Show more
The couples need to talk, but is a cosy chat really what's on the agenda? With Jim Sweeney and Stephen Frost. From October 2002. Show more