Great Aunt Lizzie tells the story of Lokesh and the Adventure of the Greek Comedy Mask. Lokesh meets Alexis, a mask maker who has made a special gift for his hero. Show more
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Great Aunt Lizzie tells the story of Charlotte and the Adventure of the Pig-Shaped Rattle. Charlotte goes on an epic trek to help find a gift for a new baby. Show more
Great Aunt Lizzie tells the story of Lokesh and the Adventure of Exoidas and the Discus. Exoidas is practising with a new discus to get to the important games at Olympia. Show more
The story of Charlotte and the Adventure of the Owl Skyphos. A servant in Greece is preparing for the Festival of Arrhephoria when he notices a crack in his mistress's cup. Show more
Feminine Mystiques
Episode 3: Theatre Six
15 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra
By Sarah Hall. A young woman faces a terrifying situation while her doctor confronts a new political world order. Read by Francesca Dymond. Show more
4 Extra Debut. A woman considers the role of numbers in her life as she sits by the bed of her dying grandmother. Show more
Painful discoveries await a bookseller when his wife goes missing, and his neighbours suspect the worst. Stars Steven McNicoll. Show more
Kassia St Clair explores the colour palette, beginning with the hidden stories behind various shades of white. Read by Francesca Dymond. Show more
An exploration of the colour palette continues with surprising stories behind shades of yellow. Written by Kassia St Clair. Read by Francesca Dymond. Show more
The author's journey around the colour palette reaches pink, taking us from baby clothes to Marilyn Monroe. Read by Francesca Dymond. Show more
Sicily: lemons arrived there with the Arabs in the ninth century and gave rise to the Mafia. Read by Francesca Dymond. Show more
How a family's fortunes were made by a daring plan to grow lemons in a northern latitude. Read by Francesca Dymond. Show more
Battle of the Oranges - the messy and violent tradition at the end of carnival in the town of Ivrea. Read by Francesca Dymond. Show more
4 Extra Debut. Helena Attlee’s journey through Italy and why citrus holds a special place in the Italian imagination. Read by Francesca Dymond. From April 2014. Show more
In the bergamot groves of Calabria citrus oil is harvested for use in perfume and Earl Grey tea. Read by Francesca Dymond. Show more
Saki
Episode 2: The Music on the Hill
15 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra
An Edwardian bride triumphs against the odds in her society marriage, but gradually becomes aware of a strange and threatening presence in the woods. Read by Francesca Dymond. Show more
Steve takes an eventful taxi ride to a louche Mayfair nightclub. 1946 remake starring Crawford Logan and Gerda Stevenson. Show more
A sinister shop in the East End may hold a vital clue for Paul and Steve, as they continue on the trail of the murderous Mr Gregory. Stars Crawford Logan and Gerda Stevenson. Show more
The suave sleuth and Sir Graham take to the river in the hunt for the missing girl. 1946 remake with Crawford Logan. Show more
Drama on 4
Ten Funerals and a Wedding
45 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW
By Nick Underwood. Quirky drama about a part-time humanist celebrant who specialises in death deciding to expand her repertoire. Show more