Satirical political sitcom. After trading bitter blows in the press, DoSAC minister Nicola Murray MP and her shadow Peter Mannion MP are invited onto BBC Radio 5Live for a debate. Show more
Drama on 4
The Magnificent Andrea
45 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra
4 Extra Debut. Roger Allam and Nigel Planer star in the latter's comedy drama about two very different men who meet at the funeral of the woman they both desperately loved. Show more
Michael Frayn's Matchbox Theatre
Episode 3
28 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra
From an unusual memorial to household repairs – an all-star cast share a hilarious view of us all. With Roger Allam. From 2015. Show more
It's Birling Day, as the charter airline crew swap dignity for cash! Stars Stephanie Cole and Benedict Cumberbatch. From January 2013. Show more
As Carolyn and Martin row with a taxi and a bee, Douglas and Arthur play with an airport. Stars Benedict Cumberbatch. From January 2013. Show more
It's cold, it's dark and there's no food on board. Can Gertie hold things together? Stars Benedict Cumberbatch. From February 2013. Show more
Sitcom. Roy is feeling low, so Amber suggests that he starts seeing Ned, her therapist. But things go downhill when Sally meets Ned and there is a mutual attraction. Show more
One-off drama in which an outspoken single mum falls for a public school headmaster after he gives her ragamuffin son a scholarship place, but discovers it was merely to win a bet. Show more
Of late, Richard Fallon MP seems to have avoided any major embarrassments on reality TV, but he has had an unfortunate recent encounter with a member of the press. Show more
Richard Fallon MP has been on a quest, trying to find some answers - answers the self-help section of the bookshop has proven painfully unable to provide. Show more
A short story by Ian McEwan and told in two episodes. Roger Allam reads the tale of two writers - one of whom commits literary theft. Show more
A short story by Ian McEwan and told in two episodes. Roger Allam reads the tale of two writers - one of whom commits literary theft. Show more
Richard Fallon MP has acquired a Twitter account, something which is giving Martha sleepless nights, and with due cause. Show more
A date with an immensely tall woman from Wiltshire has only succeeded in making Richard feel even more insignificant. And then his son Toby tells him a few unpalatable home truths. Show more
When added to a failing political career, Richard Fallon's messy divorce and problems with his morbidly obese child Toby mean he will not be leaving Martha's care any day soon. Show more
The tale of Richard's week since his last session is as usual lamentable and laughable, but he has begun to reconsider his condition and has alarming news for Martha. Show more
Richard Fallon MP is convinced promotion to the front bench is being denied him because of his obese son and his lack of visibility. This latter aspect is about to change radically. Show more
Having become an unwilling viral celebrity, Richard Fallon MP has hired a new PR person named Genevieve and has developed a crush on her. Show more
Richard Fallon MP explains to his therapist how he has been held hostage for eight hours by a constituent calling for his. Show more
Richard has been re-elected but has done little to improve his relations with his constituents, whom he reviles and fears in equal measure. Show more