The cast, writer and director describe how a story originally called ‘The Song of the Space Whale’ finally came to be recorded. Show more

A woman’s identity is threatened by the podcasts she makes with her robodoll doppelganger. Pygmalion and Narcissus intertwine in this future-set tale of the search for self. Show more

A woman’s identity is threatened by the podcasts she makes with her robodoll doppelganger. Pygmalion and Narcissus intertwine in this future-set tale of the search for self. Show more

4 Extra Debut. Sonny doesn’t feel fear and loves to investigate the paranormal. But is he truly incapable of shuddering? Stars Paul Lockwood. Show more

As Harry health deteriorates, Captain Kidd's diabolical plans are coming to fruition. Stars Polly James and Philip Voss.

Alien attacks, now global flooding. Val McDermid’s take on John Wyndham's sci-fi tale. Stars Tamsin Greig and Paul Higgins. Show more

4 Extra Debut. Val McDermid’s adapts John Wyndham's 1953 novel of alien invasion. With the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra. Stars Tamsin Greig. Show more

On the 42nd anniversary of its radio debut Dan Mersh and Helen Keen begin a five hour Hitchhiker’s spectacular with the opening episode of the first series. Show more

The poet Daljit Nagra discusses Vogon Poetry. Should it be lauded as the third worse poetry in the universe?

Lucy Porter along with Brian Cox and Robin Ince from The Infinite Monkey Cage share their affection for Douglas Adams’ sci fi comedy. Show more

On the 42nd anniversary of its radio debut BBC Radio 4 Extra's Hitchhiker’s spectacular continues with the second episode of the first series. Show more

The QI Elves and fact hunters, Dan Schreiber and Andrew Hunter Murray, investigate some of Douglas Adams’ predictions and inventions. Show more

On the 42nd anniversary of its radio debut BBC Radio 4 Extra's Hitchhiker’s spectacular continues with the third episode of the first series. Show more

The original Ford Prefect, Geoffrey McGivern, talks to Dan Mersh and Helen Keen. Show more

On the 42nd anniversary of its radio debut BBC Radio 4 Extra's Hitchhiker’s spectacular continues with the fourth episode of the first series. Show more

The standup mathematician Matt Parker, from Festival of the Spoken Nerd, delves into the rich significance of the number 42.

Dan Mersh and Helen Keen talk about the late Douglas Adams ahead of a special edition of Bookclub featuring The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy creator.

Angela Barnes and BBC Radio 4 Extra's Neil Sleat share their affection for Douglas Adams’ sci fi comedy.

On the 42nd anniversary of its radio debut BBC Radio 4 Extra's Hitchhiker’s spectacular continues with the fifth episode of the first series. Show more

On the 42nd anniversary of its radio debut BBC Radio 4 Extra's Hitchhiker’s spectacular comes to a close with the sixth episode of the first series. Show more