4 Extra Debut. Journalist Charles Moore chooses cancer pioneer Gordon Hamilton-Fairley, who was killed by an IRA bomb aged only 45. From 2016. Show more
As his family look forward to the Alabama Highland Gathering, Murdo is starting to worry. Read by Finn den Hertog. Show more
Award-winning author Andrew O'Hagan chooses ‘This Is My Life’ by Shirley Bassey and ‘Falling And Laughing’ by Orange Juice.
Frederick Winterbourne is in love with the free-spirited Daisy. His aunt objects but will he follow his heart? Stars John Lynch. Show more
The family are baffled by a mystery letter from America. Stars Jack Warner and Kathleen Harrison. From September 1957. Show more
Leslie, chauffeur to his ex-wife, learns that she’s engaged. Stars Leslie Phillips and Jill Bennett. From December 1982. Show more
A visit from his father sparks ideas of inheritance in misanthropic Ed’s mind. Stars Christopher Douglas. From December 2006. Show more
From Beethoven to Buddy Holly. War Horse creator, Sir Michael Morpurgo, shares his castaway choices with Sue Lawley. From 2004. Show more
The naturalist asks why the Large Blue butterfly died out in the UK - and the challenge of its reintroduction. From 2009. Show more
True stories told live in the USA: Catherine Burns introduces tales of finding and being true to oneself in the discovery of our roots. Show more
Award-winning author Andrew O'Hagan chooses ‘This Is My Life’ by Shirley Bassey and ‘Falling And Laughing’ by Orange Juice.
Poetry Extra
Blithe Spirits – 4/5 Low Life & Time For Verse – Poets Laureate: Henry Pye
30 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Daljit Nagra selects Blithe Spirits - Low Life ep 4 and Time for Verse: Poets Laureate - Henry Pye. From 2001 and 1987. Show more
Susan Calman tries to learn how to unwind, by going on a spontaneous holiday with John Finnemore. From 2016. Show more
A history of mental illness in the author's family frames this intimate history of the gene. Read by Raj Ghatak. Show more
Singer Kiri Te Kanawa chooses 'O Mio Babbino Caro' by Puccini and Marschallin's aria from Der Rosenkavalier by Richard Strauss.
Bev and Shirl, the world's worst hairdressers, discover fitness might be the ticket to making money! Stars Lorraine Ashbourne. Show more
4 Extra Debut. The actor and comedian invites you to join him in recalling his early visits to London's Variety Theatres and Musical Shows. From 1977. Show more
In 1960s London, Freddie Wentworth runs the haphazard Temple Stage School in her own inimitable style. Stars Margaret Tyzack. From March 2003. Show more
Poetry Extra
Blithe Spirits – 4/5 Low Life & Time For Verse – Poets Laureate: Henry Pye
30 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 ExtraDaljit Nagra selects Blithe Spirits - Low Life ep 4 and Time for Verse: Poets Laureate - Henry Pye. From 2001 and 1987. Show more
Susan Calman tries to learn how to unwind, by going on a spontaneous holiday with John Finnemore. From 2016. Show more
Katie Hims - Listening to the Dead
3. The Great Pretender
45 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 ExtraAvailable for years
A small-time fame-hungry 1950s psychic is unable to read anyone's thoughts, let alone his female co-worker. Stars Ralf Little. Show more
A railway signalman has terrifying visions of the future. Charles Dickens ghost story read by Adrian Scarborough. From 2016. Show more
True stories told live in the USA: Catherine Burns introduces tales of finding and being true to oneself in the discovery of our roots. Show more
Award-winning author Andrew O'Hagan chooses ‘This Is My Life’ by Shirley Bassey and ‘Falling And Laughing’ by Orange Juice.
In 1960s London, Freddie Wentworth runs the haphazard Temple Stage School in her own inimitable style. Stars Margaret Tyzack. From March 2003. Show more
From Beethoven to Buddy Holly. War Horse creator, Sir Michael Morpurgo, shares his castaway choices with Sue Lawley. From 2004. Show more
The naturalist asks why the Large Blue butterfly died out in the UK - and the challenge of its reintroduction. From 2009. Show more
Susan Calman tries to learn how to unwind, by going on a spontaneous holiday with John Finnemore. From 2016. Show more
The player battles a case of libel based on an alleged encounter in a portable loo. Stars Christopher Douglas. From June 2002. Show more
Newsjack's host Kiri Pritchard-McLean and the cast make sense of the week's news as written by you, the Great British public. Show more
90-something good-time girl Dora Dale dishes the dirt on her celeb chums to Martin Kelner. With Jake Yapp. From August 2006. Show more
Katie Hims - Listening to the Dead
3. The Great Pretender
45 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 ExtraAvailable for years
A small-time fame-hungry 1950s psychic is unable to read anyone's thoughts, let alone his female co-worker. Stars Ralf Little. Show more
A railway signalman has terrifying visions of the future. Charles Dickens ghost story read by Adrian Scarborough. From 2016. Show more
A history of mental illness in the author's family frames this intimate history of the gene. Read by Raj Ghatak. Show more
Singer Kiri Te Kanawa chooses 'O Mio Babbino Caro' by Puccini and Marschallin's aria from Der Rosenkavalier by Richard Strauss.
Bev and Shirl, the world's worst hairdressers, discover fitness might be the ticket to making money! Stars Lorraine Ashbourne. Show more
4 Extra Debut. The actor and comedian invites you to join him in recalling his early visits to London's Variety Theatres and Musical Shows. From 1977. Show more
In 1960s London, Freddie Wentworth runs the haphazard Temple Stage School in her own inimitable style. Stars Margaret Tyzack. From March 2003. Show more
