A sound portrait of the Tyne Bridge, linking Newcastle and Gateshead, exploring its history and enduring role. From 2010. Show more
Gossip from the Garden Pond
Episode 3: The Garden Spider and Great Pond Snail
30 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra
An arachnophobic spider and a cleaning-obsessed great pond snail share their amusing tales. Starring Amanda Root. From September 2014. Show more
Gossip from the Garden Pond
The Tadpole and the Dragonfly
30 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Pond life’s funny side for the Tadpole and Dragonfly. By Lynne Truss. Stars Julian Rhind-Tutt and Alison Steadman. From 2014. Show more
Short Works
As I Walked Out One Morning in May
15 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW
Death meets the Lady in this short story by Paul Evans, inspired by a 19th-century ballad. Show more
Gossip from the Garden Pond
Episode 2: The Water Boatman and Great Diving Beetle
30 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra
A water boatman and a great diving beetle reveal the funny side of life in a garden pond. Stars Sandi Toksvig and David Ryall. Show more
Rumblings from the Rafters
Death Watch Beetle and Queen Wasp
28 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra
The funny side of attic life for a death watch beetle and bossy queen wasp. Stars Alison Steadman and Bill Paterson. From 2016. Show more
Rumblings from the Rafters
Edible Dormouse and Peacock Butterfly
28 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Available for 9 months
The truth about attic life for an edible dormouse and a peacock butterfly. Stars Hugh Dennis and Amanda Abbington. From 2016. Show more
Rumblings from the Rafters
House Fly and Soprano Pipistrelle Bat
28 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Available for 9 months
The funny and warm sides of attic life for a house fly and a soprano pipistrelle bat. Stars Lee Mack and Pam Ferris. From 2016. Show more
Drama on 4
Paul Evans - Chapel of Skins
45 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LWLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra
A ghostly meeting of ways at a remote crossroads. Recorded high in the Shropshire hills of the Welsh Marches. Stars Paul Evans. From January 2013. Show more