Documentary-drama presenting a kaleidoscopic, impressionistic picture of the life and loves of the great artist. Produced to commemorate the centenary of Van Gogh’s death.
Anarchic Nigel's guide to skool life in the complete and utter shambles that is St Custards. Chiz chiz! Stars Imelda Staunton. Show more
Molesworth and his friend Peason explain the different types of masters and how best to deal with them. Stars Imelda Staunton. Show more
Nigel's efforts to explain how best to bunk off class are thwarted by all the masters disappearing. Stars Imelda Staunton. Show more
The Headmaster bans masters visiting the new under-matron, but skool bully, Grabber has other ideas. Stars Imelda Staunton. Show more
Nigel must survive the playing field and the skool bully's wrath to get a chance to eat Christmas turkey. Stars Imelda Staunton. Show more
Front Row
Jim Broadbent and Patrick Barlow, Victoria and Albert New Galleries, By the Sea, TV box sets
30 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW
Available for over a year
Arts news with Samira Ahmed, including Jim Broadbent and Patrick Barlow on A Christmas Carol, and a look a creating the New Europe Galleries at the Victoria and Albert Museum. Show more
Drama
The National Theatre of Brent's Illustrated Guide to Sex and How It Was Done
57 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW
The award-winning National Theatre of Brent proudly present their guide to sex in myth, history, literature and film - from Oedipus to Brokeback Mountain. A comic treat. 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
Romantic comedy about a samba-obsessed London bank clerk (Hugh Laurie), who, upon discovering his wife is sleeping with his boss, robs a bank on Christmas Eve and flees to Rio. Show more
Sitcom about a widow coming to terms with loss and love. Events prompt Davina to assess how far she really has moved forward. Show more
Saturday Drama
Patrick Barlow - Joan of Arc, and How She Became a Saint
1 hour
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Can a young country girl lead an army? A unique version of Joan of Arc's story starring Dawn French and Jim Broadbent. From February 2009. Show more
Comedy series about village life by Jennifer Saunders. Sal enlists the guild to help create a magical Faerie Wedding for Tash and Spike. Show more
1 hour
Rural comedy. Caroline plans a dinner party for husband John and his friends from London. She asks Rosie to help in the kitchen, who thinks she's invited as a guest. Show more
Comedy with Joanna Lumley as Davina, a widow coming to terms with loss and love in modern-day London. Davina meets a proto feminist. Show more
Sitcom. Miranda gets overexcited by the prospect of her first real date and decides it's time to try to be more girly. Unfortunately, her makeover does not go quite to plan. Show more
Brave Young Men
Episode 1
30 minutes
Owen and Jamie are a pair of very average twenty-somethings with the not-so-average responsibility of saving the world. Show more
Comedy drama which takes an affectionate look at village life and community. Nurse Sal Vine cannot bring herself to join the ladies guild. Tragedy strikes and changes her mind. Show more
Comedy drama series which takes an affectionate look at village life. Recently widowed Sal decides it's time for her to get rid of her late husband's clothes.
The village comes together to take part in the ancient tradition of 'Beating the Bounds', with the Ladies Guild in charge of refreshments. Sal and Tip make a discovery. Show more