Jan gets complimented, as her ex-husband Frank sings a song, and supermarket revelations. Stars Sheila Hancock. From June 2010. Show more
The boys host a charity gala night - all is going well until George makes a shock confession. With Caitlin Moran. From 2017. Show more
Philip Odell’s investigation takes a glamorous turn when a mink coat clad woman appears. Stars Robert Beatty. From 1958. Show more
In the Lake District, Henrietta and Louise suspect there's something fishy going on. Stars Dilys Laye and Polly James. Show more
The Indian aunty detective begins to suspect the staff at Lapsley Hall, in particular the butler. Stars Meera Syal. From 2017. Show more
Stephen Mangan asks his guest Alistair Campbell to reveal three guilty secrets inside his virtual confessional box. From 2021. Show more
Griselda's plan to clear out the Lad's house backfires spectacularly. Stars Tony Hancock and Hattie Jacques. From May 1958. Show more
The three London flatmates Judith, David and Giles enter a writing competition. Stars Tony Slattery. From June 1998. Show more
Ian McMillan's irreverent literary game with Miles Kington, Dillie Keane, Mark Thomas and John Hegley. From February 1997. Show more
Trapped in Macclesfield, bored Jason heads to London, but is waylaid by a highwayman. Stars Michael Begley. From July 2003. Show more
With the war at an end, will the Layton family be able to unite behind Susan's decision to remarry? Stars Benedict Cumberbatch. Show more
The Real Comedy Controllers: The Things That Made Us Laugh
Comedy in the 21st Century
1. Over the Garden Wall
1 hour on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Available for years
Has broadcast comedy run out of ideas? Paul Jackson, Beryl Vertue, John Lloyd and Jimmy Mulville pool experience to find out. Show more
Griselda's plan to clear out the Lad's house backfires spectacularly. Stars Tony Hancock and Hattie Jacques. From May 1958. Show more
The three London flatmates Judith, David and Giles enter a writing competition. Stars Tony Slattery. From June 1998. Show more
Philip Odell’s investigation takes a glamorous turn when a mink coat clad woman appears. Stars Robert Beatty. From 1958. Show more
In the Lake District, Henrietta and Louise suspect there's something fishy going on. Stars Dilys Laye and Polly James. Show more
Willa makes a shocking discovery about who shot Denise. Anne Tyler’s tale of family and self-discovery read by Barbara Barnes. Show more
A keen William Dobbin returns from India to visit a frosty Amelia. Narrated by Stephen Fry. Stars Katy Cavanagh and Tom Smith. Show more
Laurie Taylor investigates how local councils used to ban films passed by the BBFC yet permit others it had banned. From 2012. Show more
With the war at an end, will the Layton family be able to unite behind Susan's decision to remarry? Stars Benedict Cumberbatch. Show more
Ian McMillan's irreverent literary game with Miles Kington, Dillie Keane, Mark Thomas and John Hegley. From February 1997. Show more
Trapped in Macclesfield, bored Jason heads to London, but is waylaid by a highwayman. Stars Michael Begley. From July 2003. Show more
The Indian aunty detective begins to suspect the staff at Lapsley Hall, in particular the butler. Stars Meera Syal. From 2017. Show more
Stephen Mangan asks his guest Alistair Campbell to reveal three guilty secrets inside his virtual confessional box. From 2021. Show more
A couple receives an unusually diabolical visitor, but this guest may get more than he bargained for. Stars Margot Boyd. Show more
Never Trust a Rabbit by Jeremy Dyson
A Last Look at the Sea
15 minutes on BBC Radio 4 Extra
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The tide goes out for George and Tessa on a trip to Cornwall, in more ways than one. Read by Stephen Critchlow. Show more
Mark Radcliffe presents a profile of the sausage-maker from Salford who became one of Britain's most popular radio comedians. Show more
Griselda's plan to clear out the Lad's house backfires spectacularly. Stars Tony Hancock and Hattie Jacques. From May 1958. Show more
The three London flatmates Judith, David and Giles enter a writing competition. Stars Tony Slattery. From June 1998. Show more
Philip Odell’s investigation takes a glamorous turn when a mink coat clad woman appears. Stars Robert Beatty. From 1958. Show more
In the Lake District, Henrietta and Louise suspect there's something fishy going on. Stars Dilys Laye and Polly James. Show more
The Real Comedy Controllers: The Things That Made Us Laugh
Comedy in the 21st Century
1. Over the Garden Wall
1 hour on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Available for years
Has broadcast comedy run out of ideas? Paul Jackson, Beryl Vertue, John Lloyd and Jimmy Mulville pool experience to find out. Show more
Stephen Mangan asks his guest Alistair Campbell to reveal three guilty secrets inside his virtual confessional box. From 2021. Show more
A horror story for slugs and inventing the world’s first horseless staircase. Stars David Mitchell and Robert Webb. From 2013. Show more
All the World's a Globe
Episode 2: 2. Civilisation
10 minutes on BBC Radio 4 Extra
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From Egypt to origami, the National Theatre of Brent presents the definitive history of Earth. Stars Patrick Barlow. From May 1990. Show more
Can the heroic fish outwit Horace the master criminal cat before Susan returns? Stars Sean Foley and Hamish McColl. From 2000. Show more
Phyllis King and Ivor Cutler present offbeat humorous songs, stories and poems. With David Lloyd. From January 1990. Show more
A couple receives an unusually diabolical visitor, but this guest may get more than he bargained for. Stars Margot Boyd. Show more
Never Trust a Rabbit by Jeremy Dyson
A Last Look at the Sea
15 minutes on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Available for years
The tide goes out for George and Tessa on a trip to Cornwall, in more ways than one. Read by Stephen Critchlow. Show more
Mark Radcliffe presents a profile of the sausage-maker from Salford who became one of Britain's most popular radio comedians. Show more
Philip Odell’s investigation takes a glamorous turn when a mink coat clad woman appears. Stars Robert Beatty. From 1958. Show more
In the Lake District, Henrietta and Louise suspect there's something fishy going on. Stars Dilys Laye and Polly James. Show more
Willa makes a shocking discovery about who shot Denise. Anne Tyler’s tale of family and self-discovery read by Barbara Barnes. Show more
A keen William Dobbin returns from India to visit a frosty Amelia. Narrated by Stephen Fry. Stars Katy Cavanagh and Tom Smith. Show more
Laurie Taylor investigates how local councils used to ban films passed by the BBFC yet permit others it had banned. From 2012. Show more
With the war at an end, will the Layton family be able to unite behind Susan's decision to remarry? Stars Benedict Cumberbatch. Show more
Ian McMillan's irreverent literary game with Miles Kington, Dillie Keane, Mark Thomas and John Hegley. From February 1997. Show more
Trapped in Macclesfield, bored Jason heads to London, but is waylaid by a highwayman. Stars Michael Begley. From July 2003. Show more