On Jay Rayner's menu are Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall, Anissa Helou, Matthew Fort and Clarissa Dickson Wright. From September 2003. Show more
A school reunion with Barbara's long-standing frenemy Pat leads to a rash white lie. Stars Janice Connolly. From March 2017. Show more
4 Extra Debut. The panel of a literary prize suspect something fishy when a major political figure enters the competition. Stars Peter Vaughan. Show more
Charlotte Runcie's book explores the mythical and magical qualities of the sea. Read by Jasmine Hyde. Show more
Robert Booth summons Kenneth Williams to his study for a quiet word about the comic actor's school reports. From October 1987. Show more
The bungling duo's antics attract some sinister interest from abroad. Stars Deryck Guyler and Richard Murdoch. From April 1973. Show more
Shirley the temp sees trouble ahead when she reads the tea leaves in Michael’s cup. Stars Sheila Hancock. From January 1962. Show more
The Real Comedy Controllers: The Things That Made Us Laugh
Alternative Comedy...and Beyond
1. Lenin of the Rovers
1 hour on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Available for years
Paul Jackson, Beryl Vertue, John Lloyd and Jimmy Mulville return to the alternative comedy of the 80s. Show more
4 Extra Debut. The panel of a literary prize suspect something fishy when a major political figure enters the competition. Stars Peter Vaughan. Show more
Charlotte Runcie's book explores the mythical and magical qualities of the sea. Read by Jasmine Hyde. Show more
Robert Booth summons Kenneth Williams to his study for a quiet word about the comic actor's school reports. From October 1987. Show more
The bungling duo's antics attract some sinister interest from abroad. Stars Deryck Guyler and Richard Murdoch. From April 1973. Show more
Shirley the temp sees trouble ahead when she reads the tea leaves in Michael’s cup. Stars Sheila Hancock. From January 1962. Show more
The Real Comedy Controllers: The Things That Made Us Laugh
Alternative Comedy...and Beyond
1. Lenin of the Rovers
1 hour on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Available for years
Paul Jackson, Beryl Vertue, John Lloyd and Jimmy Mulville return to the alternative comedy of the 80s. Show more
Dr John Silence investigates the appearance of smoke and spontaneous fires at an English manor house. Stars Malcolm Hayes. Show more
Set during the Spanish Inquisition, a man in a dark dungeon faces the grim threat of death. Read by David Horovitch. Show more
4 Extra Debut. The panel of a literary prize suspect something fishy when a major political figure enters the competition. Stars Peter Vaughan. Show more
Charlotte Runcie's book explores the mythical and magical qualities of the sea. Read by Jasmine Hyde. Show more
Robert Booth summons Kenneth Williams to his study for a quiet word about the comic actor's school reports. From October 1987. Show more
The bungling duo's antics attract some sinister interest from abroad. Stars Deryck Guyler and Richard Murdoch. From April 1973. Show more
Shirley the temp sees trouble ahead when she reads the tea leaves in Michael’s cup. Stars Sheila Hancock. From January 1962. Show more
The Real Comedy Controllers: The Things That Made Us Laugh
Alternative Comedy...and Beyond
1. Lenin of the Rovers
1 hour on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Available for years
Paul Jackson, Beryl Vertue, John Lloyd and Jimmy Mulville return to the alternative comedy of the 80s. Show more
Susan Calman tries to learn how to unwind, by taking a trip to Latitude music festival with Robin Ince. From December 2017. Show more
Sketch show with a comic slant on human frailties. With Tom Basden, Tim Key and Lloyd Woolf. From November 2008. Show more
4 Extra Debut. From Glasgow - Fred MacAulay's comic line-up with Ria Lina, Eshaan Akbar, Susan Riddell, Hal Cruttenden. From 2019. Show more
It's the morning after Stuart's stag night - his back hurts and Mr Big is looking for him. Stars Mathew Horne. From 2015. Show more
It's good to talk, or so they say, but not when you're called from beyond the grave. Stars John Shrapnel and Nick Dunning. Show more
Fright master Vincent Price presents a horrific tale of a boorish film director and a vengeful feline. Stars Kenneth J. Warren. Show more
4 Extra Debut. The panel of a literary prize suspect something fishy when a major political figure enters the competition. Stars Peter Vaughan. Show more
Charlotte Runcie's book explores the mythical and magical qualities of the sea. Read by Jasmine Hyde. Show more
Robert Booth summons Kenneth Williams to his study for a quiet word about the comic actor's school reports. From October 1987. Show more
The bungling duo's antics attract some sinister interest from abroad. Stars Deryck Guyler and Richard Murdoch. From April 1973. Show more
Shirley the temp sees trouble ahead when she reads the tea leaves in Michael’s cup. Stars Sheila Hancock. From January 1962. Show more