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Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Chris Packham takes a kestrel from its nest, forming an all-consuming friendship - set to teach him some hard life lessons. Show more

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra

The naturalist finds a path to do things his way - on his own terms. Chris Packham concludes his honest memoir. From 2016. Show more

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Naturalist Chris Packham reveals the life events which would eventually shape him - from tadpoles to bullies. Show more

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra

4 Extra Debut. BBC Springwatch presenter Chris Packham recalls his lonely childhood - when he was isolated by his obsessions. Show more

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Naturalist Chris Packham continues his memoir. Aged 13 he falls for a Swedish actress and finds treasure up a tree. Show more

Drama on 4

Burning Desires

Duration: 45 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW

By Colin Bytheway. The story of Parisian Henri Desire Landru, who, between 1914 and 1918, proposed to ten women. Always the same method and same hideous outcome. Show more

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Genres

Drama on 4

Ruth Rendell - People Don't Do Such Things

Duration: 45 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra

4 Extra Debut. 1979: Hapless accountant Arthur and wife Gwen's new friendship with Reeve takes a very sinister turn. Stars Reece Shearsmith. Show more

Love in Recovery

Series 2

The Wake

Duration: 28 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra

The group take Andy to his mother's wake. He wants leave promptly - but it’s not that simple. Stars Eddie Marsan. From 2016. Show more

Quanderhorn

The Quanderhorn Xperimentations

A Little Thing Like Chocolate Gates Can't Stop Us

Duration: 28 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Available for 19 days

Dr Janussen discovers the terrible secret that turned Virginia into a giant broccoli monster. Starring Cassie Layton. From 2018. Show more

Contributors

Professor Quanderhorn:
James Fleet
Brian Nylon:
Ryan Sampson
Dr Gemini Jannussen:
Cassie Layton
Guuuurk:
Kevin Eldon
Troy Quanderhorn:
Freddie Fox
Churchill:
John Sessions
Synthetic Voice:
Rachel Atkins
Mrs Bessie Braddock (MP):
Rachel Atkins
Writer:
Rob Grant

Quanderhorn

The Quanderhorn Xperimentations

The Splattered Remains of Undentifiable Organs Incident All Over Again

Duration: 28 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Available for 19 days

Jenkins learns the crew have taken the lift to the Moon, where carnivorous plants await them. Stars John Sessions. From 2018. Show more

Contributors

Professor Quanderhorn:
James Fleet
Brian Nylon:
Ryan Sampson
Dr Gemini Jannussen:
Cassie Layton
Guuuurk:
Kevin Eldon
Troy Quanderhorn:
Freddie Fox
Churchill:
John Sessions
Synthetic Voice:
Rachel Atkins
Writer:
Rob Grant

Quanderhorn

The Quanderhorn Xperimentations

Fear! Terror! Gut-wrenching Horror! Arg Arg. Please!

Duration: 28 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Available for 19 days

The professor gets a warning from his future self, as an ancient alien ziggurat appears. Starring James Fleet. From 2018. Show more

Contributors

Professor Quanderhorn:
James Fleet
Brian Nylon:
Ryan Sampson
Dr Gemini Jannussen:
Cassie Layton
Guuuurk:
Kevin Eldon
Troy Quanderhorn:
Freddie Fox
Churchill:
John Sessions
Synthetic Voice:
Rachel Atkins
Virginia White:
Rachel Atkins
Writer:
Rob Grant

Quanderhorn

The Quanderhorn Xperimentations

Dah dah dah dah dah dahh Dah dah dah dah dahhhh...

Duration: 28 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Available for 19 days

Facing the diabolical traps of the Alien ziggurat has deadly consequences for Brian. Stars Ryan Sampson. From 2018. Show more

Contributors

Professor Quanderhorn:
James Fleet
Brian Nylon:
Ryan Sampson
Dr Gemini Jannussen:
Cassie Layton
Guuuurk:
Kevin Eldon
Troy Quanderhorn:
Freddie Fox
Churchill:
John Sessions
Synthetic Voice:
Rachel Atkins
Writer:
Rob Grant

Quanderhorn

The Quanderhorn Xperimentations

It's Eating My Face

Duration: 28 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Available for 19 days

England, 1952. Brian Nylon finds time is behaving very oddly. Can Professor Quanderhorn help? Stars Ryan Sampson. From 2018. Show more

Contributors

Professor Quanderhorn:
James Fleet
Brian Nylon:
Ryan Sampson
Dr Gemini Jannussen:
Cassie Layton
Guuuurk:
Kevin Eldon
Troy Quanderhorn:
Freddie Fox
Churchill:
John Sessions
Synthetic Voice:
Rachel Atkins
Writer:
Rob Grant

Quanderhorn

The Quanderhorn Xperimentations

Mummy! My Donkey's Head Is Exploding

Duration: 28 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Available for 19 days

Martian Guuuurk mind-leaps into half-insectoid Troy: a major breakthrough in Artificial Stupidity. Stars Kevin Eldon. From 2018. Show more

Contributors

Professor Quanderhorn:
James Fleet
Brian Nylon:
Ryan Sampson
Dr Gemini Jannussen:
Cassie Layton
Guuuurk:
Kevin Eldon
Troy Quanderhorn:
Freddie Fox
Churchill:
John Sessions
Synthetic Voice:
Rachel Atkins
Writer:
Rob Grant

Genres

Saturday Drama

Stephen Wakelam - The Jinx Element

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra

4 Extra Debut. Edith Wharton's life had as much drama as her novels. An encounter with a journalist caused shockwaves. Stars Fenella Woolgar. Show more

Contributors

Edith Wharton:
Fenella Woolgar
Henry James:
Allan Corduner
Teddy Wharton:
Nathan Osgood
Manservant:
James Lailey
Mrs Gross:
Rachel Atkins
French Admirer:
Rachel Atkins
English Waiter:
Simon Bubb
French Waiter:
Simon Bubb
Director:
Sally Avens

Genres

Drama on 4

John Taylor - A Bottle on the Shore

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra

4 Extra Debut. A heart-stopping message found in a bottle on a Sheppey beach persuades Dr Liebreich to turn detective. Stars Stella Gonet. Show more

Contributors

Genres

Drama on 4

Christopher Douglas - Dolly

Duration: 45 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra

England cricketer Basil D'Oliveira wants to tour his native South Africa, but apartheid protectors say no. Stars Jude Akuwudike. Show more

Contributors

Basil 'Baz' D'Oliveira:
Jude Akuwudike
Naomi D'Oliveira:
Rakie Ayola
Bishop of Adelaide:
Lewis MacLeod
Tiene Oosterhuizen:
Saul Reichlin
Damian D'Oliveira:
Job Angus
Shaun D'Oliveira:
Haydon Downing

Drama on 4

Playing for His Life

Duration: 45 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra

4 Extra Debut. Tennis ace Baron Gottfried Von Cramm offends Hitler by refusing to join the Nazi party. Stars Geoffrey Streatfeild. Show more

Contributors

Gottfried von Cramm:
Geoffrey Streatfield
Lisa von Cramm:
Paloma Baeza
Jutta von Cramm:
Frances Jeater
Joachim von Ribbentrop:
Sam Dale
Manasse Herbst:
Nicholas Boulton
Bill Tilden Jr:
William Hope
Commentator:
Geoffrey Whitehead
Hermann Goering:
Simon Treves
Don Budge:
Adam Unze
Lady Astor:
Rachel Atkins

What Does the K Stand For?

Series 1

The Cat Next Door

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Available for years

Battling stage fright. Stephen K Amos's teen years in 1980s London. By Jonathan Harvey with Stephen K Amos. From December 2013. Show more

Contributors

Stephen K Amos:
Stephen K Amos
Young Stephen:
Shaquille Ali-Yebuah
Stephanie Amos:
Fatou Sohna
Virginia Amos:
Ellen Thomas
Vincent Amos:
Don Gilet
Miss Collins:
Gemma Whelan
PE Teacher:
Harry Jardine
Bo Bells:
Rachel Atkins

Classic Serial

Eric Ambler - The Mask of Dimitrios

Episode 1: The Origins of an Obsession

Duration: 58 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra

4 Extra Debut. Charles Latimer's obsession with master criminal Dimitrios leads him to pre-war Europe's dark underworld. Show more

Contributors

Latimer:
Jamie Glover
Dimitrios:
Tim McInnerny
Mr Peters:
Desmond Barrit
Marukakis:
Richard Attlee
Mme Chavez:
Rachel Atkins
Irana Preveza:
Rachel Atkins
Greek Official:
John Evitts
Dhris Mohammed:
Gary Carr
Mortuary Attendant:
Ilker Kaleli
Director:
David Blount