Entrepreneur Rohan Silva chooses the charismatic Formula One car designer, Colin Chapman. With Matthew Parris. From 2019. Show more
Helen is working quietly as translator in Prague, when a friend gives her a mysterious document. Read by Greta Scacchi and Anton Lesser. Show more
Film director Gurinder Chadha chooses her Dad’s favourite Indian film soundtrack and Labi Siffre ‘Something Inside So Strong’.
The 1926 General Strike is over, but as miners fight on, Dr Manson and Dr Denny disagree. Starring Richard Fleeshman. Show more
A power cut sparks chaos for village shopkeepers Gert and Daisy. Starring Elsie and Doris Waters. From November 1956. Show more
Bertie must face angry relatives and awkward misunderstandings. PG Wodehouse adventure with Michael Hordern and Richard Briers. Show more
Friendless, jobless Angus writes a requiem to himself. He is really a genius, you know. Starring Nick Ball. From May 1995. Show more
4 Extra Debut. From Aretha Franklin to Rachmaninov. Violinist Nicola Benedetti shares her castaway choices with Kirsty Young. From 2014. Show more
The naturalist on the battle of filming the birds of Borneo, whose nests made of saliva are prized by Chinese chefs. From 2009. Show more
True stories told live in the USA: Meg Bowles introduces stories of testing one's own limitations and discovering new strengths. Show more
Film director Gurinder Chadha chooses her Dad’s favourite Indian film soundtrack and Labi Siffre ‘Something Inside So Strong’.
Daljit Nagra selects A Psalm for the Scaffolder with prize-winning poet Kim Moore exploring her tender, atmospheric poetry. From 2019. Show more
Matt has cerebral palsy and is disabled and needs benefits. But does the benefits inspector agree? Stars Lee Ridley. From 2019. Show more
BBC Test Match Special’s commentator for 43 years, Henry Blofeld reads his biography, starting with early years at the crease. Show more
Singer Marti Webb chose 'As Long As He Needs Me' from Oliver and the title song of the musical 'Tell Me On A Sunday'.
Ladies of Letters
Ladies of Letters Go Global (Omnibus)
1 hour, 15 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 ExtraAvailable for years
Vera nabs a package to Ibiza, while Irene aims to save her friend from seduction. Stars Prunella Scales and Patricia Routledge. Show more
4 Extra Debut. Susan Calman finds out why our feline overlords rule cyberspace and have a dominant paw on viral sensations. From 2015. Show more
William Shakespeare's younger daughter is a loner, yearning to be a part of her playwright father's life. Stars Amanda Root. Show more
Daljit Nagra selects A Psalm for the Scaffolder with prize-winning poet Kim Moore exploring her tender, atmospheric poetry. From 2019. Show more
Matt has cerebral palsy and is disabled and needs benefits. But does the benefits inspector agree? Stars Lee Ridley. From 2019. Show more
The Man in Black tells how Mary suffers dreams of hospitals ahead of her appendectomy. Stars Edward de Souza and Hannah Gordon. Show more
Horatio Gray’s new terrace house unexpectedly travels through time. Now he has an unexpected guest. Stars Jackie Woodburne. Show more
True stories told live in the USA: Meg Bowles introduces stories of testing one's own limitations and discovering new strengths. Show more
William Shakespeare's younger daughter is a loner, yearning to be a part of her playwright father's life. Stars Amanda Root. Show more
4 Extra Debut. From Aretha Franklin to Rachmaninov. Violinist Nicola Benedetti shares her castaway choices with Kirsty Young. From 2014. Show more
The naturalist on the battle of filming the birds of Borneo, whose nests made of saliva are prized by Chinese chefs. From 2009. Show more
Matt has cerebral palsy and is disabled and needs benefits. But does the benefits inspector agree? Stars Lee Ridley. From 2019. Show more
Probing pesticides and agricultural policy - David Lander asks if farming is in crisis. Stars Stephen Fry. From September 1987. Show more
From 10.00pm until midnight, seven days a week, the Comedy Club has two hours of comedy. Plus Paul Garner chats to Jon Culshaw.
Mel turns up with a baby - and it turns out to be hers. Vicki is perplexed. With Martin Hyder and Jim North. From August 2005. Show more
John Sessions shares personal stories – linked to and from him - from My Night with Reg to Oliver Reed via Pacino and Gandhi. Show more
From under the covers, Patrick Marber and Peter Curran discuss rebel smoking and leggings with Jane Horrocks. From April 2019. Show more
The Man in Black tells how Mary suffers dreams of hospitals ahead of her appendectomy. Stars Edward de Souza and Hannah Gordon. Show more
Horatio Gray’s new terrace house unexpectedly travels through time. Now he has an unexpected guest. Stars Jackie Woodburne. Show more
BBC Test Match Special’s commentator for 43 years, Henry Blofeld reads his biography, starting with early years at the crease. Show more
Singer Marti Webb chose 'As Long As He Needs Me' from Oliver and the title song of the musical 'Tell Me On A Sunday'.
Ladies of Letters
Ladies of Letters Go Global (Omnibus)
1 hour, 15 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 ExtraAvailable for years
Vera nabs a package to Ibiza, while Irene aims to save her friend from seduction. Stars Prunella Scales and Patricia Routledge. Show more
4 Extra Debut. Susan Calman finds out why our feline overlords rule cyberspace and have a dominant paw on viral sensations. From 2015. Show more
William Shakespeare's younger daughter is a loner, yearning to be a part of her playwright father's life. Stars Amanda Root. Show more
