Eliott must promote a German chocolate called 'Laughing', but he finds little humour in it. Stars Michael Brandon. From January 2009. Show more
Stephen Bailey wants to change his name, as he believes it to be hindering his success. A stand-up special about identity and what's in a name. Show more
Edward discovers the family business he is inheriting has defrauded clients for years. Classic 1905 play starring Samuel Barnett. Show more
Great Lives
Patricia Greene on Bess of Hardwick
28 minutes on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Available for over a year
The Archers actress Patricia Greene chooses the much-married Elizabeth, Countess of Shrewsbury. With Matthew Parris. From 2018. Show more
James Walton hosts the literary quiz with John Walsh, Sebastian Faulks, Jane Thynne and Mark Billingham. From April 2008. Show more
As Jason attempts to return to 2003, he gets involved with various culinary devices. Stars Michael Begley. From June 2003. Show more
Andy Hamilton talks to Peter Reed about his radio life and times, including clips from his own shows. From 2008. Show more
Liz starts a scrapbook, which sparks fun memories with her and George. Stars Lucille Ball and Richard Denning. From July 1949. Show more
The actor, raconteur and general bore talks to just about anyone who will listen. Stars Rowan Atkinson. From April 1979. Show more
4 Extra Debut. Once a vortex of louche living, artistic creativity and sleaze, Madness frontman Suggs revisits London's Soho. From July 2009. Show more
A stand-up comic’s inspired journey to put the beautiful, beguiling and downright bizarre Anglesey on the map. From 2018. Show more
Britain's leading ventriloquist brings the crafty art back to radio. With Jim Al-Khalili and Wagner from X Factor. From 2013. Show more
Stand-Up Specials
Kiri Pritchard-McLean: Egg-sistential Crisis
28 minutes on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Available for years
A special stand-up show from the Welsh comedienne all about millennials and why they have stopped procreating. From 2021. Show more
John Osbourne writes and performs this ode to radio, rare records and anyone seeking solace in the wireless. From 2011. Show more
Edward discovers the family business he is inheriting has defrauded clients for years. Classic 1905 play starring Samuel Barnett. Show more
Great Lives
Patricia Greene on Bess of Hardwick
28 minutes on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Available for over a year
The Archers actress Patricia Greene chooses the much-married Elizabeth, Countess of Shrewsbury. With Matthew Parris. From 2018. Show more
Paul finds himself in a strange hotel, stuck in a vicious circle of failing to “escape”. Why is he there? Stars John Pullen. Show more
Ray Bradbury’s vision of a future time when pedestrians won't be allowed to walk, by the authorities. Read by David Horovitch. Show more
Andy Hamilton talks to Peter Reed about his radio life and times, including clips from his own shows. From 2008. Show more
From London's Comedy Store, Simon Bligh introduces stand-ups Dominic Holland, Sue Beard and Felix Dexter. From December 1998. Show more
What better way to chart fortunes and mishaps in love than Disney films aimed at the home video market? From February 2012. Show more
The Comedy Club Interviews
Simon Munnery and Richard Herring
5 minutes on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Available for over a year
As part of our 1990s Comedy Season, Simon Munnery and Richard Herring talk to Rob Deering about their ground-breaking comedy output.
Cheesy host Alan Partridge meets BBC TV's commissioning director and a maverick lord. Stars Steve Coogan. From January 1993. Show more
How the mouse got in the baked beans, and beware of sponsoring a dog. Stars Kevin Bishop and Stephen K Amos. From November 2010. Show more
Paul finds himself in a strange hotel, stuck in a vicious circle of failing to “escape”. Why is he there? Stars John Pullen. Show more
Ray Bradbury’s vision of a future time when pedestrians won't be allowed to walk, by the authorities. Read by David Horovitch. Show more
4 Extra Debut. Once a vortex of louche living, artistic creativity and sleaze, Madness frontman Suggs revisits London's Soho. From July 2009. Show more
A stand-up comic’s inspired journey to put the beautiful, beguiling and downright bizarre Anglesey on the map. From 2018. Show more
Britain's leading ventriloquist brings the crafty art back to radio. With Jim Al-Khalili and Wagner from X Factor. From 2013. Show more
Stand-Up Specials
Kiri Pritchard-McLean: Egg-sistential Crisis
28 minutes on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Available for years
A special stand-up show from the Welsh comedienne all about millennials and why they have stopped procreating. From 2021. Show more
John Osbourne writes and performs this ode to radio, rare records and anyone seeking solace in the wireless. From 2011. Show more
Edward discovers the family business he is inheriting has defrauded clients for years. Classic 1905 play starring Samuel Barnett. Show more