Howard's indolent 33-year-old son has at last left home. But now he finds himself alone with a wife he no longer recognises. Show more
Caroline has finally given up on her gifted daughter to concentrate instead on the career of her hapless 13-year-old son Edward, whom she is determined will be prime minister. Show more
Unexpectedly, Philip has had the wisdom to dump the 'foetal' girlfriend Carmen, but now he is attempting reconciliation with the not very reconcilable Rose. Show more
Guests Are Like Fish
Episode 4
30 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra
An old but not forgotten girlfriend of Jim's insists on coming to stay with him and Anna. Stars Tim McInnerny. From May 2014. Show more
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Roddy Doyle's The Van
58 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW
1990, and as Jackie's Army embark on World Cup victory, in Barrytown, Jimmy Rabbitte has his own goal embarking on a new business venture with his best mate Bimbo. Show more
Tony is still no wiser as to why his jokes fail to go down well with the ladies. It must be their hormones, or something. Show more
Caroline has found a new niche - a 'cruelty aunt' role on a local newspaper. This has met with mixed success. Show more
Philip would appear to have found love in the most unlikely of places. However there is, as there always is with Philip, a complication. Show more
Philip is convinced he is helping out his elderly mother, when in fact she has moved in with him to ensure he is taking his medication. Show more
Restaurant owner Tony appears in Martha's office. His wife thinks he needs therapy, though he has no idea why. Show more
Caroline has finally given up on her gifted daughter to concentrate instead on her hapless son Edmund who, to her horror, has decided to be a dress designer. Show more
Guests Are Like Fish
Episode 1
30 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra
4 Extra Debut. Former neighbours Minnie and Roops take up Anna and Jim's invitation to their new home in the country. Sitcom by Shelagh Stephenson. From May 2014. Show more
Guests Are Like Fish
Episode 3
30 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Following many failed relationships, Emma inflicts her latest awful man on Anna and Jim. Stars Haydn Gwynne. From October 2014. Show more
Guests Are Like Fish
Episode 2
30 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Joan and Colin arrive to visit Anna and Jim at impossibly short notice. Stars Haydn Gwynne and Tim McInnerny. From May 2014. Show more
Barrytown, 1989, and Sharon has a shocking announcement that is about to rock the Rabbitte household. What on earth will the neighbours think? Show more
Everyone in Barrytown knows Sharon is pregnant, but to Jimmy's annoyance, she refuses to reveal who the father is. Show more
Doris Burgess receives a startling letter from her husband and marches to the Rabbitte's house demanding the truth. Show more
George Burgess confronts Sharon; he has come up with a plan for the baby's future. Show more
Sharon has decided she is leaving home, and Jimmy knows that if he wants to keep peace with his wife Veronica, he has to persuade Sharon to stay. Show more
Drama on 4
Tempting Faith
45 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW
When Faith's car is stolen, she press-gangs Martin into a high-speed chase resulting in a hilarious series of harum-scarum incidents and near catastrophic results. By Sean Moffatt. Show more