Pam considers aging and nostalgia. More light-hearted verse - with Felicity Montagu and Geoffrey Whitehead. From April 2006. Show more
It's opening night at Gabriella's pub. Andrew is desperate to perform, but first they have to survive their day job as delivery driver in the deadly outer zone (the suburbs). Show more
Chief Inspector Donoghue's cops grapple with some mysterious clues over a murdered prostitute in Glasgow. Stars Martin Cochrane. Show more
John follows Beau and Digby to Paris and joins the Foreign Legion. But will he ever see his brothers again? Stars David Lumsden. Show more
Can James Boswell help Muhammad Ali - banned from boxing and in the wilderness? Stars Miles Jupp and Lenny Henry. From 2016. Show more
Joining Victoria Coren Mitchell to commit heresy this week are Jo Bunting, Josh Widdicombe and Alex Horne. Show more
The Lad sets off for a romantic reunion pledged 25 years before. Stars Tony Hancock and Patricia Hayes. From October 1959. Show more
Roger plans to surprise wife Victoria, but her sister Anna is not so sure. Stars Nicola Pagett and Bill Nighy. From July 1998. Show more
James Walton chairs the literary quiz with Sebastian Faulks, John Walsh, Sue Limb and Andrew Motion. From October 2008. Show more
Odd Balls
Episode 1: Emma Harper: Tussles in a Theme Village
30 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 ExtraAvailable for years
Poached by her local radio station, columnist Emma’s gossip show slot stirs up the villagers. Stars Marcia Warren. From 2001. Show more
Maggie confronts her adulterous husband Prince Amerigo and everything changes. Stars Daisy Head and Luke Pasqualino. Show more
Poet and cultural icon Dr John Cooper Clarke takes Complete Control of 4 Extra select favourite horror shows from the BBC radio archives. Show more
Singer Natalie Merchant chose 'The Games People Play' by Petula Clark and her own song, 'Wonder'.
The Lad sets off for a romantic reunion pledged 25 years before. Stars Tony Hancock and Patricia Hayes. From October 1959. Show more
Roger plans to surprise wife Victoria, but her sister Anna is not so sure. Stars Nicola Pagett and Bill Nighy. From July 1998. Show more
Chief Inspector Donoghue's cops grapple with some mysterious clues over a murdered prostitute in Glasgow. Stars Martin Cochrane. Show more
John follows Beau and Digby to Paris and joins the Foreign Legion. But will he ever see his brothers again? Stars David Lumsden. Show more
Recalling a dangerous labour. The life of Maggie O’Farrell told through near-death experiences. Read by Hattie Morahan. Show more
Virginia Woolf - To the Lighthouse
3. Impatience
15 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 ExtraAvailable for 5 weeks
Mr Ramsay becomes impatient when Paul and Minta do not return from the beach in time for dinner. Stars John Lynch. Show more
4 Extra Debut. Lauren Laverne celebrates one of her favourite books, explaining the appeal of classic tale ‘The Wind in the Willows’. From 2016. Show more
Maggie confronts her adulterous husband Prince Amerigo and everything changes. Stars Daisy Head and Luke Pasqualino. Show more
James Walton chairs the literary quiz with Sebastian Faulks, John Walsh, Sue Limb and Andrew Motion. From October 2008. Show more
Odd Balls
Episode 1: Emma Harper: Tussles in a Theme Village
30 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 ExtraAvailable for years
Poached by her local radio station, columnist Emma’s gossip show slot stirs up the villagers. Stars Marcia Warren. From 2001. Show more
Can James Boswell help Muhammad Ali - banned from boxing and in the wilderness? Stars Miles Jupp and Lenny Henry. From 2016. Show more
Joining Victoria Coren Mitchell to commit heresy this week are Jo Bunting, Josh Widdicombe and Alex Horne. Show more
Cleo gets a call from her mum. After what happened to Jordan, she doesn’t want to risk losing someone else. Meanwhile, Abby and Osgood are watching the world get much quieter… Show more
Lead singer of Texas, Sharleen Spiteri, chooses 'Rock the Casbah' by The Clash and 'These Boots Are Made For Walking' by Nancy Sinatra.
Mark Radcliffe profiles comedian Harry Worth, who was a miner in Barnsley before taking to the stage and a life in showbiz. Show more
The Lad sets off for a romantic reunion pledged 25 years before. Stars Tony Hancock and Patricia Hayes. From October 1959. Show more
Roger plans to surprise wife Victoria, but her sister Anna is not so sure. Stars Nicola Pagett and Bill Nighy. From July 1998. Show more
Chief Inspector Donoghue's cops grapple with some mysterious clues over a murdered prostitute in Glasgow. Stars Martin Cochrane. Show more
John follows Beau and Digby to Paris and joins the Foreign Legion. But will he ever see his brothers again? Stars David Lumsden. Show more
Poet and cultural icon Dr John Cooper Clarke takes Complete Control of 4 Extra select favourite horror shows from the BBC radio archives. Show more
Singer Natalie Merchant chose 'The Games People Play' by Petula Clark and her own song, 'Wonder'.
Joining Victoria Coren Mitchell to commit heresy this week are Jo Bunting, Josh Widdicombe and Alex Horne. Show more
The band's future is threatened when Bret goes on a date. Stars Bret McKenzie and Jemaine Clement. From September 2005. Show more
All the World's a Globe
8. From 20th Century Wars to Twiggy
10 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 ExtraAvailable for 8 months
The National Theatre of Brent's definitive history of Earth reaches the 20th century. With guest Ben Kingsley. From June 1990. Show more
Liam becomes a cult leader and Anton tries to bring him back to earth, well water. Stars Sean Foley and Hamish McColl. From 2000. Show more
Loyalties are split for our hero, as a billionaire plans to demolish his home ground. Stars Christopher Douglas. From May 2004. Show more
Cleo gets a call from her mum. After what happened to Jordan, she doesn’t want to risk losing someone else. Meanwhile, Abby and Osgood are watching the world get much quieter… Show more
Lead singer of Texas, Sharleen Spiteri, chooses 'Rock the Casbah' by The Clash and 'These Boots Are Made For Walking' by Nancy Sinatra.
Mark Radcliffe profiles comedian Harry Worth, who was a miner in Barnsley before taking to the stage and a life in showbiz. Show more
Chief Inspector Donoghue's cops grapple with some mysterious clues over a murdered prostitute in Glasgow. Stars Martin Cochrane. Show more
John follows Beau and Digby to Paris and joins the Foreign Legion. But will he ever see his brothers again? Stars David Lumsden. Show more
Recalling a dangerous labour. The life of Maggie O’Farrell told through near-death experiences. Read by Hattie Morahan. Show more
Virginia Woolf - To the Lighthouse
3. Impatience
15 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 ExtraAvailable for 5 weeks
Mr Ramsay becomes impatient when Paul and Minta do not return from the beach in time for dinner. Stars John Lynch. Show more
4 Extra Debut. Lauren Laverne celebrates one of her favourite books, explaining the appeal of classic tale ‘The Wind in the Willows’. From 2016. Show more
Maggie confronts her adulterous husband Prince Amerigo and everything changes. Stars Daisy Head and Luke Pasqualino. Show more
James Walton chairs the literary quiz with Sebastian Faulks, John Walsh, Sue Limb and Andrew Motion. From October 2008. Show more
Odd Balls
Episode 1: Emma Harper: Tussles in a Theme Village
30 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 ExtraAvailable for years
Poached by her local radio station, columnist Emma’s gossip show slot stirs up the villagers. Stars Marcia Warren. From 2001. Show more
