Daljit Nagra selects Adventures in Poetry - Ode to the West Wind as Duncan Wu explores the impact of Shelley's poem. From 1999. Show more
Natalie Haynes, Edith Hall and Matthew Sweet explore the life of the ancient Greek writer, Lucian. From 2017. Show more
Kathleen thinks her sister Millicent holds a secret about her husband's death. Stars Dirk Bogarde and Dorothy Tutin. Show more
4 Extra Debut. A curious tale from Fort Zinderneuf and three little boys' fascination with Viking funerals. Stars Christopher Good. Show more
A special lunch turns into a tale of decking, Bond, beef tomahawks and much verbal sparring. Starring Rebecca Front. From 2018. Show more
Sue Perkins challenges Paul Merton, Pippa Evans, Tony Hawks and Suzi Ruffell to speak for 60 seconds without repetition, deviation or hesitation. Show more
Whatever Happened to the Likely Lads?
Boys' Night In
30 minutes on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Available for years
Terry is in despair over his mate Bob's stag night. Adapted from TV with James Bolam and Rodney Bewes. From October 1975. Show more
A broken typewriter causes chaos. Eastern bloc embassy sitcom starring Dinsdale Landen as the ambassador. From April 1987. Show more
Milton Jones, Susie Dent, Alun Cochrane and Natalie Haynes vie for wordy supremacy. Chaired by Gyles Brandreth. From 2013. Show more
Alison takes her class to a Cumbrian wind farm, with keen Colin and Kenneth in hot pursuit. Stars Rebecca Front. From May 2008. Show more
4 Extra Debut. Prince Amerigo’s intentions are upset as he meets Charlotte Stant once again. Story of passion and betrayal. With John Lynch. Show more
Manoush Zomorodi talks with author Dave Eggers about how writing can serve as a window into multiple realities and futures. Show more
Columnist and broadcaster Grace Dent chooses ‘Jackson’ by Nancy Sinatra and Lee Hazelwood and The Human League’s ‘Being Boiled’.
Whatever Happened to the Likely Lads?
Boys' Night In
30 minutes on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Available for years
Terry is in despair over his mate Bob's stag night. Adapted from TV with James Bolam and Rodney Bewes. From October 1975. Show more
A broken typewriter causes chaos. Eastern bloc embassy sitcom starring Dinsdale Landen as the ambassador. From April 1987. Show more
Kathleen thinks her sister Millicent holds a secret about her husband's death. Stars Dirk Bogarde and Dorothy Tutin. Show more
4 Extra Debut. A curious tale from Fort Zinderneuf and three little boys' fascination with Viking funerals. Stars Christopher Good. Show more
4 Extra Debut. As a young woman, Maggie O’Farrell met a man on a mountain path. Memoir based on near-death moments. Read by Hattie Morahan. Show more
Virginia Woolf - To the Lighthouse
1. Bad Weather
15 minutes on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Available for 28 days
The Ramsays are holidaying on the Isle of Skye. Young James is determined to get to the lighthouse. Stars Lyndsey Marshal. Show more
This listing contains language that some may find offensive.
4 Extra Debut. Prince Amerigo’s intentions are upset as he meets Charlotte Stant once again. Story of passion and betrayal. With John Lynch. Show more
Milton Jones, Susie Dent, Alun Cochrane and Natalie Haynes vie for wordy supremacy. Chaired by Gyles Brandreth. From 2013. Show more
Alison takes her class to a Cumbrian wind farm, with keen Colin and Kenneth in hot pursuit. Stars Rebecca Front. From May 2008. Show more
A special lunch turns into a tale of decking, Bond, beef tomahawks and much verbal sparring. Starring Rebecca Front. From 2018. Show more
Sue Perkins challenges Paul Merton, Pippa Evans, Tony Hawks and Suzi Ruffell to speak for 60 seconds without repetition, deviation or hesitation. Show more
Under the competent leadership of Dr Petronella Osgood, UNIT is prepared for any and all eventualities – including the ‘blue box’, and the mysterious ‘Doctor’ behind it. Show more
A Good Read
Edwina Currie and Nicholas Le Prevost
25 minutes on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Available for over a year
4 Extra Debut. Harriet Gilbert, Edwina Currie and Nicholas Le Prevost on books by Beryl Bainbridge, Dorothy Whipple and Azar Nafisi. From 2014. Show more
Whatever Happened to the Likely Lads?
Boys' Night In
30 minutes on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Available for years
Terry is in despair over his mate Bob's stag night. Adapted from TV with James Bolam and Rodney Bewes. From October 1975. Show more
A broken typewriter causes chaos. Eastern bloc embassy sitcom starring Dinsdale Landen as the ambassador. From April 1987. Show more
Kathleen thinks her sister Millicent holds a secret about her husband's death. Stars Dirk Bogarde and Dorothy Tutin. Show more
4 Extra Debut. A curious tale from Fort Zinderneuf and three little boys' fascination with Viking funerals. Stars Christopher Good. Show more
Manoush Zomorodi talks with author Dave Eggers about how writing can serve as a window into multiple realities and futures. Show more
Columnist and broadcaster Grace Dent chooses ‘Jackson’ by Nancy Sinatra and Lee Hazelwood and The Human League’s ‘Being Boiled’.
Sue Perkins challenges Paul Merton, Pippa Evans, Tony Hawks and Suzi Ruffell to speak for 60 seconds without repetition, deviation or hesitation. Show more
Martin is disgusted by the state of council bins and aspires to be a vigilante. Stars Reece Dinsdale. From October 2006. Show more
From 10pm until midnight, seven days a week, The Comedy Club has two hours of comedy. And tonight, Jake Yapp chats to Tom Skelton.
Huw Edwards is forced into making the news a little less gloomy. Priti Patel reveals an innovative new way for the government to blame others for its mistakes. Show more
Chris Addison's spoof lectures exploring human evolution. With Geoffrey McGivern as Professor Austin Herring. From August 2005. Show more
Under the competent leadership of Dr Petronella Osgood, UNIT is prepared for any and all eventualities – including the ‘blue box’, and the mysterious ‘Doctor’ behind it. Show more
A Good Read
Edwina Currie and Nicholas Le Prevost
25 minutes on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Available for over a year
4 Extra Debut. Harriet Gilbert, Edwina Currie and Nicholas Le Prevost on books by Beryl Bainbridge, Dorothy Whipple and Azar Nafisi. From 2014. Show more
Kathleen thinks her sister Millicent holds a secret about her husband's death. Stars Dirk Bogarde and Dorothy Tutin. Show more
4 Extra Debut. A curious tale from Fort Zinderneuf and three little boys' fascination with Viking funerals. Stars Christopher Good. Show more
4 Extra Debut. As a young woman, Maggie O’Farrell met a man on a mountain path. Memoir based on near-death moments. Read by Hattie Morahan. Show more
Virginia Woolf - To the Lighthouse
1. Bad Weather
15 minutes on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Available for 28 days
The Ramsays are holidaying on the Isle of Skye. Young James is determined to get to the lighthouse. Stars Lyndsey Marshal. Show more
This listing contains language that some may find offensive.
4 Extra Debut. Prince Amerigo’s intentions are upset as he meets Charlotte Stant once again. Story of passion and betrayal. With John Lynch. Show more
Milton Jones, Susie Dent, Alun Cochrane and Natalie Haynes vie for wordy supremacy. Chaired by Gyles Brandreth. From 2013. Show more
Alison takes her class to a Cumbrian wind farm, with keen Colin and Kenneth in hot pursuit. Stars Rebecca Front. From May 2008. Show more