English folk singer Shirley Collins chooses American song-hunter, Alan Lomax. With Billy Bragg and Matthew Parris. From 2019. Show more
A 1955 trip to Guyana for BBC TV’s Zoo Quest and meeting a caiman. David Attenborough reads from his account of his early years. Show more
Musician Graham Nash chooses Samuel Barber's 'Adagio for Strings' and 'Judy Blue Eyes' by Crosby, Stills and Nash.
The story of the young Eleanor of Aquitaine - wife, mother, crusader and prisoner, starting when she was 16. Stars Rose Basista. Show more
A sonic jamboree as the two ladies are joined by Peter Pratt. Stars Dr Evadne Hinge and Dame Hilda Bracket. From April 1977. Show more
Professor Jimmy Edwards is not keen to employ Dick Bentley as a lecturer at the BBC Research College. From October 1950. Show more
Sports agent Trevor Heslop has to grapple with a Buddhist and a specially-trained bear. Stars Neil Pearson. From September 2004. Show more
4 Extra Debut. From Tim Buckley to Debussy. Fashion designer Celia Birtwell shares her castaway choices with Kirsty Young. From 2012. Show more
David Attenborough traces the discovery of some common vegetables to their very wild, and exotic, beginnings. From 2011. Show more
Radiolab explores two historical stories featuring balloons, sheriffs and war. With Jad Abumrad and Robert Krulwich. Show more
Dajlit Nagra selects Four Seasons - Autumn Equinox - a compilation of poetry readings celebrating the coming of autumn. From 2019. Show more
Milton thinks his luck is in when he unexpectedly wins a luxury cruise. But who would want him out of the way? From 2020. Show more
Mary Shelley was brought up by her father in a house filled with radical thinkers, poets and philosophers. Read by Stella Gonet. Show more
Singer Lulu chooses 'Night Time Is the Right Time' by Ray Charles and 'Uptown Funk' by Mark Ronson & Bruno Mars.
Diver Sennen is set to explore a Tudor ship wreck off Cornwall's Porthant Bay, but there's a bumpy start. Stars Susannah Doyle. Show more
4 Extra Debut. As a veteran of 'restless nights in one-night cheap hotels', poet Paul Farley explores their creative possibilities. From 2014. Show more
The 1857 trial of Madeleine Smith, accused of murdering her lover Emile L'Angelier. Stars Clare Grogan and Stella Quilley. Show more
Dajlit Nagra selects Four Seasons - Autumn Equinox - a compilation of poetry readings celebrating the coming of autumn. From 2019. Show more
Milton thinks his luck is in when he unexpectedly wins a luxury cruise. But who would want him out of the way? From 2020. Show more
A race of sightless people, Fairyland and a hidden lost world. Three mysterious Utopias by HG Wells. Stars Paul Webster. Show more
Can a lonely rat catcher keep his promise to a mermaid – or lose her forever? Written by Moy McCrory. Read by Gerard McSorley. Show more
Radiolab explores two historical stories featuring balloons, sheriffs and war. With Jad Abumrad and Robert Krulwich. Show more
4 Extra Debut. From Tim Buckley to Debussy. Fashion designer Celia Birtwell shares her castaway choices with Kirsty Young. From 2012. Show more
David Attenborough traces the discovery of some common vegetables to their very wild, and exotic, beginnings. From 2011. Show more
The 1857 trial of Madeleine Smith, accused of murdering her lover Emile L'Angelier. Stars Clare Grogan and Stella Quilley. Show more
Milton thinks his luck is in when he unexpectedly wins a luxury cruise. But who would want him out of the way? From 2020. Show more
Tom is sent to a specialist to get rid of the band inside his head. Stars Suggs and Bob Monkhouse. From March 2003. Show more
Suffragettes split the family, sparking drama at the races. Improvised historical saga with Paul Merton. From July 1995. Show more
Alex is prepared to make the ultimate sacrifice when his mum thinks she is pregnant. Stars Gerard Foster. From July 2001. Show more
A race of sightless people, Fairyland and a hidden lost world. Three mysterious Utopias by HG Wells. Stars Paul Webster. Show more
Can a lonely rat catcher keep his promise to a mermaid – or lose her forever? Written by Moy McCrory. Read by Gerard McSorley. Show more
Mary Shelley was brought up by her father in a house filled with radical thinkers, poets and philosophers. Read by Stella Gonet. Show more
Singer Lulu chooses 'Night Time Is the Right Time' by Ray Charles and 'Uptown Funk' by Mark Ronson & Bruno Mars.
Diver Sennen is set to explore a Tudor ship wreck off Cornwall's Porthant Bay, but there's a bumpy start. Stars Susannah Doyle. Show more
4 Extra Debut. As a veteran of 'restless nights in one-night cheap hotels', poet Paul Farley explores their creative possibilities. From 2014. Show more
The 1857 trial of Madeleine Smith, accused of murdering her lover Emile L'Angelier. Stars Clare Grogan and Stella Quilley. Show more
