Whodunit? Detectives combine forces with a recalcitrant guard to solve a murder on the famous train. With David Mara. From 2015. Show more
Rumpole
Rumpole and the Old Boy Net
44 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FM
4 Extra Debut. Rumpole's new pupil, Phillida Trant, causes trouble in a sordid little case of blackmail. Stars Benedict Cumberbatch, Jasmine Hyde and Nigel Anthony. Show more
Rumpole
Rumpole and the Sleeping Partners
44 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW
Rumpole leaves his wife Hilda, sleeps in chambers and defends a case of attempted murder. Starring Benedict Cumberbatch, Jasmine Hyde and Nigel Anthony. Show more
Hilda Rumpole - She Who Must Be Obeyed - falls for the charms of a smooth-talking solicitor. Will she be tempted to side with him against her husband? Starring Julian Rhind-Tutt. Show more
Rumpole is surprised when he discovers he is a dog lover at heart - and perplexed as he defends a man who insists he is guilty. Show more
It is 1966, and Rumpole meets a doctor who, unexpectedly accused of unprofessional conduct, needs his help. Show more
In Africa for a murder trial, Rumpole is wrongfully arrested and Phillida is sent out to rescue him. A spark of love between them is rekindled - and there's trouble ahead. Show more
Rumpole defends a civil servant accused of selling secrets and is embroiled in a wine fraud with an old criminal pal. Starring Julian Rhind-Tutt. Show more
Rumpole faces a life-changing decision. Hilda expects him in Cornwall, and Phillida hopes he will leave to be with her. Starring Julian Rhind-Tutt. Show more
An aching tooth and the tedious evidence of a boring defendant provoke Rumpole to insult a judge and disobey his instructions. So Rumpole goes on trial. Starring Julian Rhind-Tutt. Show more
Rumpole defends Tony Timson, charged with the attempted drowning of his wife while sharing a bath. Stars Benedict Cumberbatch. Show more
Defending a tabloid editor accused of libelling an author leads to Rumpole’s discovery of a plot. Stars Benedict Cumberbatch. Show more
Back in Chambers, Old Bailey hack Horace Rumpole is still clearly smitten by his pupil Phillida. Stars Benedict Cumberbatch. Show more
Drama on 4
Rumpole and the Man of God
45 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW
Rumpole defends a shoplifting clergyman with a kleptomaniac sister, exposes a former arsonist to her besotted fiance and appeases a very unhappy Hilda. Show more
Drama on 4
Michael Palin - The Weekend
1 hour
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW
A middle-aged Englishman’s life suddenly changes during a stressful family gathering. Stars Michael Palin and Penelope Wilton. Show more
Saturday Drama
Alan Bennett - Denmark Hill
1 hour
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra
4 Extra Debut. Idiosyncratic take on Hamlet seen largely through the eyes of a 15-year old-girl. Narrated by Alan Bennett with Bryony Hannah. Show more
Drama inspired by real events that tells the story of a fatal car crash. A group of friends, all with bright futures in front of them, are involved in a devastating accident. Show more
Drama inspired by real events that tells the story of a fatal car crash. As the community grieves for those who died in the crash, the living face an uncertain future. Show more
A teenage boy who is being cyber-bullied tries to kill himself, leading Melody to investigate further. New enthusiasm for a social networking site backfires for Ruth. Show more
With time running out for the cyberbully, Melody must find the truth and stop tensions from escalating to boiling point. And can Ruth finally face up to Diane?