Sue Perkins final festive offering is the all-star Clue Dickens extravaganza I'm Sorry I Haven't a Christmas Carol (2003). Show more
Poetry Extra
The Hunting Of The Snark read by Alec Guinness
30 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 ExtraAvailable for years
Daljit Nagra selects The Hunting of the Snark by Lewis Carroll. An epic nonsense poem read by Alec Guinness. From 1963. Show more
When Inspector Maigret receives some unexpected Christmas visitors, will they be his only guests? Read by Sir Derek Jacobi. Show more
An impending wedding brings opportunity and Bev’s not likely to be put off by her rivals. Stars Lorraine Ashbourne. Show more
Richard Stilgoe is admitted to Guy's Hospital in London. With visitors Emma Thompson and The Cambridge Buskers. From May 1984. Show more
The team finds a novel use for the cake mix they’re supposed to be advertising. Stars Eleanor Summerfield. From February 1961. Show more
4 Extra Debut. From Blood, Sweat & Tears to Beethoven. Comedian, composer, pianist and actor Dudley Moore is castaway by Roy Plomley. From 1969. Show more
A widower spreads festive cheer in his local, ageing community. With Michael Gormely and Sheila McGibbon. Show more
Poetry Extra
The Hunting Of The Snark read by Alec Guinness
30 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 ExtraAvailable for years
Daljit Nagra selects The Hunting of the Snark by Lewis Carroll. An epic nonsense poem read by Alec Guinness. From 1963. Show more
When Inspector Maigret receives some unexpected Christmas visitors, will they be his only guests? Read by Sir Derek Jacobi. Show more
An impending wedding brings opportunity and Bev’s not likely to be put off by her rivals. Stars Lorraine Ashbourne. Show more
Richard Stilgoe is admitted to Guy's Hospital in London. With visitors Emma Thompson and The Cambridge Buskers. From May 1984. Show more
The team finds a novel use for the cake mix they’re supposed to be advertising. Stars Eleanor Summerfield. From February 1961. Show more
4 Extra Debut. From Blood, Sweat & Tears to Beethoven. Comedian, composer, pianist and actor Dudley Moore is castaway by Roy Plomley. From 1969. Show more
A widower spreads festive cheer in his local, ageing community. With Michael Gormely and Sheila McGibbon. Show more
4 Extra Debut. A spurned lover finally has occasion to wreak her revenge. Vintage ghost story starring Jill Bennett. Show more
Charles Dickens
The Story of the Goblins Who Stole a Sexton
15 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 ExtraAvailable for years
Goblins kidnap a surly grave-digger to teach him some valuable lessons. Clive Francis reads Charles Dickens's seasonal tale. Show more
Toby Hadoke pays tribute to some of the performers, producers and writers from the world of sci fi, horror & fantasy whom we’ve lost in 2022. Show more
Poetry Extra
The Hunting Of The Snark read by Alec Guinness
30 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 ExtraAvailable for years
Daljit Nagra selects The Hunting of the Snark by Lewis Carroll. An epic nonsense poem read by Alec Guinness. From 1963. Show more
When Inspector Maigret receives some unexpected Christmas visitors, will they be his only guests? Read by Sir Derek Jacobi. Show more
An impending wedding brings opportunity and Bev’s not likely to be put off by her rivals. Stars Lorraine Ashbourne. Show more
Richard Stilgoe is admitted to Guy's Hospital in London. With visitors Emma Thompson and The Cambridge Buskers. From May 1984. Show more
The team finds a novel use for the cake mix they’re supposed to be advertising. Stars Eleanor Summerfield. From February 1961. Show more
4 Extra Debut. From Blood, Sweat & Tears to Beethoven. Comedian, composer, pianist and actor Dudley Moore is castaway by Roy Plomley. From 1969. Show more
A widower spreads festive cheer in his local, ageing community. With Michael Gormely and Sheila McGibbon. Show more
Struggling print journalist Maddox takes a moral stance with disastrous results. Stars John Sessions. From December 2010. Show more
4 Extra Debut. The cast reunite for this one-off festive special after several years to take on Donald Trump. Stars Tom Basden. From 2018. Show more
From 10pm until midnight, seven days a week, The Comedy Club has two hours of comedy. And tonight, Laura Lexx talks to Tim Vine.
Satan's epic quest ends as he meets Death... and Davina McCall. Stars Andy Hamilton and Jimmy Mulville. From January 2003. Show more
Simon Bligh hosts a Christmas flavoured stand-up comedy show, with Luke Ponte, Mitch Benn and Ian Moore. From December 2001. Show more
Poetry Extra
The Hunting Of The Snark read by Alec Guinness
30 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 ExtraAvailable for years
Daljit Nagra selects The Hunting of the Snark by Lewis Carroll. An epic nonsense poem read by Alec Guinness. From 1963. Show more
When Inspector Maigret receives some unexpected Christmas visitors, will they be his only guests? Read by Sir Derek Jacobi. Show more
An impending wedding brings opportunity and Bev’s not likely to be put off by her rivals. Stars Lorraine Ashbourne. Show more
Richard Stilgoe is admitted to Guy's Hospital in London. With visitors Emma Thompson and The Cambridge Buskers. From May 1984. Show more
The team finds a novel use for the cake mix they’re supposed to be advertising. Stars Eleanor Summerfield. From February 1961. Show more
4 Extra Debut. From Blood, Sweat & Tears to Beethoven. Comedian, composer, pianist and actor Dudley Moore is castaway by Roy Plomley. From 1969. Show more
A widower spreads festive cheer in his local, ageing community. With Michael Gormely and Sheila McGibbon. Show more
