Sexy at 60? and going topless. Poetry and sketches with Pam Ayres, Felicity Montagu and Geoffrey Whitehead. From July 2004. Show more
A new set of enchanting, absurd tales from one of America’s funniest minds, as Simon Rich brings a third series to Radio 4. Starring Mat Baynton, Kieran Hodgson and Cariad Lloyd. Show more
Hilary meets an agent who is not what he seems, and together they climb a bridge to rob a computer. Stars Angela Pleasence. Show more
Hired and fired by Aunt Rosa, dark dealings dismay private investigator VI Warshawski. Stars Kathleen Turner and Martin Shaw. Show more
Alexei Sayle ponders what Bertholt Brecht’s philosophies could offer the Premier League, and the root of his rage. From 2019. Show more
Joanna Lumley & Roger Allam star in Jan Etherington’s award-winning comedy, as a couple in love with life & each other. This week: Their lives change – when new neighbours arrive. Show more
When the Lad gets a surprise in the cellar, Sid sees his chance to make some money. Stars Tony Hancock. From February 1958. Show more
Surprised Giles advertises a pie, while Judith and David get unexpected opportunities. Stars Douglas Hodge. From June 1996. Show more
Ian McMillan's irreverent literary game with Mark Thomas, Roger McGough, Dillie Keane and Miles Kington. From November 1995. Show more
Summer is finally here - but the notion of stopping work appeals less to some than to others. Stars Jim Sweeney. From October 2002. Show more
EF Benson - Secret Lives
Episode 2: 2. A Most Salubrious Seaside Resort
1 hour on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Available for 9 months
Susan Leg longs for social success and wants to keep her neighbours guessing about 'Rudolf da Vinci'. Stars Pauline Collins. Show more
The Real Comedy Controllers: The Things That Made Us Laugh
Satire and Sitcoms
3. The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
1 hour on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Available for years
Paul Jackson, Beryl Vertue, John Lloyd and Jimmy Mulville review more satire and sitcoms of the 1960s and 70s. Show more
When the Lad gets a surprise in the cellar, Sid sees his chance to make some money. Stars Tony Hancock. From February 1958. Show more
Surprised Giles advertises a pie, while Judith and David get unexpected opportunities. Stars Douglas Hodge. From June 1996. Show more
Hilary meets an agent who is not what he seems, and together they climb a bridge to rob a computer. Stars Angela Pleasence. Show more
Hired and fired by Aunt Rosa, dark dealings dismay private investigator VI Warshawski. Stars Kathleen Turner and Martin Shaw. Show more
Bella tries to fight her deafness - and herself - as loneliness and isolation threaten to overwhelm her. Read by Adjoa Andoh. Show more
The life of female impressionist painter Berthe Morisot: posing for Manet and a new rival. Stars Sarah-Jane Holm. Show more
Comedian Stewart Lee goes on an audio journey through the pioneering world of early British electronic music. From 2012. Show more
EF Benson - Secret Lives
Episode 2: 2. A Most Salubrious Seaside Resort
1 hour on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Available for 9 months
Susan Leg longs for social success and wants to keep her neighbours guessing about 'Rudolf da Vinci'. Stars Pauline Collins. Show more
Ian McMillan's irreverent literary game with Mark Thomas, Roger McGough, Dillie Keane and Miles Kington. From November 1995. Show more
Summer is finally here - but the notion of stopping work appeals less to some than to others. Stars Jim Sweeney. From October 2002. Show more
Alexei Sayle ponders what Bertholt Brecht’s philosophies could offer the Premier League, and the root of his rage. From 2019. Show more
Joanna Lumley & Roger Allam star in Jan Etherington’s award-winning comedy, as a couple in love with life & each other. This week: Their lives change – when new neighbours arrive. Show more
Kennedy is prepping a series of interviews for the next episode of the podcast. Starring Barnaby Kay and Jana Carpenter. Show more
Thor and Wowbagger fight, but the love of Trillian saves Wowbagger. With Peter Serafinowicz. Read by Stephen Mangan. Show more
Professor Jeffrey Richards profiles John Creasey's Scotland Yard Inspector Roger West, played by Patrick Allen. Show more
When the Lad gets a surprise in the cellar, Sid sees his chance to make some money. Stars Tony Hancock. From February 1958. Show more
Surprised Giles advertises a pie, while Judith and David get unexpected opportunities. Stars Douglas Hodge. From June 1996. Show more
Hilary meets an agent who is not what he seems, and together they climb a bridge to rob a computer. Stars Angela Pleasence. Show more
Hired and fired by Aunt Rosa, dark dealings dismay private investigator VI Warshawski. Stars Kathleen Turner and Martin Shaw. Show more
The Real Comedy Controllers: The Things That Made Us Laugh
Satire and Sitcoms
3. The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
1 hour on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Available for years
Paul Jackson, Beryl Vertue, John Lloyd and Jimmy Mulville review more satire and sitcoms of the 1960s and 70s. Show more
Joanna Lumley & Roger Allam star in Jan Etherington’s award-winning comedy, as a couple in love with life & each other. This week: Their lives change – when new neighbours arrive. Show more
From under the covers, Patrick Marber and Peter Curran discuss the etiquette of Farmers and hair transplants. From 2019. Show more
Josie Long: All of the Planet's Wonders
Propriety, Plants, Grandparents and Growing Your Own
15 minutes on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Available for 9 months
Still exploring the wonders of the planet - the comedian learns how a love of gardening can lead to wisdom. From March 2009. Show more
The Right Reverend Reverend Wright presents all the latest from around the parish. With Angus Deayton. From September 1987. Show more
The story of English cricket's arrogant, politically incorrect money-grabbing star. Stars Christopher Douglas. From May 2001. Show more
Kennedy is prepping a series of interviews for the next episode of the podcast. Starring Barnaby Kay and Jana Carpenter. Show more
Thor and Wowbagger fight, but the love of Trillian saves Wowbagger. With Peter Serafinowicz. Read by Stephen Mangan. Show more
Professor Jeffrey Richards profiles John Creasey's Scotland Yard Inspector Roger West, played by Patrick Allen. Show more
Hilary meets an agent who is not what he seems, and together they climb a bridge to rob a computer. Stars Angela Pleasence. Show more
Hired and fired by Aunt Rosa, dark dealings dismay private investigator VI Warshawski. Stars Kathleen Turner and Martin Shaw. Show more
Bella tries to fight her deafness - and herself - as loneliness and isolation threaten to overwhelm her. Read by Adjoa Andoh. Show more
The life of female impressionist painter Berthe Morisot: posing for Manet and a new rival. Stars Sarah-Jane Holm. Show more
Comedian Stewart Lee goes on an audio journey through the pioneering world of early British electronic music. From 2012. Show more
EF Benson - Secret Lives
Episode 2: 2. A Most Salubrious Seaside Resort
1 hour on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Available for 9 months
Susan Leg longs for social success and wants to keep her neighbours guessing about 'Rudolf da Vinci'. Stars Pauline Collins. Show more
Ian McMillan's irreverent literary game with Mark Thomas, Roger McGough, Dillie Keane and Miles Kington. From November 1995. Show more
Summer is finally here - but the notion of stopping work appeals less to some than to others. Stars Jim Sweeney. From October 2002. Show more