BBC R4 Ex 1/6. Berlin. Icy October. Alec Leamas waits at the checkpoint for one of his agents to cross over to the West. Stars Colin Blakely. 2026-04-23 1/6. After a plot to depose the Emperor, the Roman detective uncovers a nest of vipers. Lindsey Davis's thriller stars Anton Lesser. 2026-04-23 5/8. Rumours abound as Sarah and her mother unwittingly conspire together. Stars Prunella Scales and Joan Sanderson. From 1985. 2026-04-23 Inspired by Somerset Maugham's pay packet, the Lad becomes a writer, with help from his friends. Stars Kevin McNally. From 2014. 2026-04-23 4/4. Coming out. Stephen K Amos's teenage years in 1980s South London. By Jonathan Harvey with Stephen K Amos. From 2017. 2026-04-23 3/5. Recalling a dangerous labour. The life of Maggie O'Farrell told through near-death experiences. Read by Hattie Morahan. 2026-04-23 3/5. Domestic routines are wearing Gillian down. Her mother has a solution, but does Gillian agree? Stars Paola Dionisotti. 2026-04-23 4/6. James Walton's literary quiz with Sebastian Faulks, John Walsh, Tracey Macleod and Gary Younge. From May 2001. 2026-04-23 3/6. Landlady Maud seeks solace in Test Match Special, while sister Alison gets in a flap. Starring Miriam Margolyes. From 2004. 2026-04-23 2/5. Disaster strikes in 1920s Riseholme and must be hushed up to spare a multitude of blushes. Stars Barbara Jefford. 2026-04-23 7/10. Meena is called on to help with baby Sunil and sets about healing the rift with Anita. Meera Syal reads her own novel. 2026-04-23 Maria Shehata travels 6,000 miles to try to fulfil the hopes of her Coptic Egyptian parents - she follows her heart, but she finds herself. 2026-04-23 2/4. The new poet-in-residence is determined to track down his muse, whichever chippy she works in. Stars James Quinn. From May 2002. 2026-04-23 2/4. Stand-up from the comedienne who realises that repressing worries could actually lead to them bubbling up uninvited. From 2021. 2026-04-23 The Comedy Club - Two hours of comedy, every night from 10pm. Tonight, Jon Holmes wraps up his three-part chat with Simon Evans. 2026-04-23 Comedian Thom Tuck draws parallels between his own life, the action film genre and the work of Steven Seagal. From April 2013. 2026-04-23 4/6. Peter Purves visits Sheffield singer John and gets cast in Ken's production of Peter Pan. With Milton Jones. From March 2000. 2026-04-23 4 Extra Debut. Historian Robert Lacey explores tales of meetings - official and unexpected - with Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. From 2022. 2026-04-23 1/6. Berlin. Icy October. Alec Leamas waits at the checkpoint for one of his agents to cross over to the West. Stars Colin Blakely. 2026-04-23 1/6. After a plot to depose the Emperor, the Roman detective uncovers a nest of vipers. Lindsey Davis's thriller stars Anton Lesser. 2026-04-23 5/8. Rumours abound as Sarah and her mother unwittingly conspire together. Stars Prunella Scales and Joan Sanderson. From 1985. 2026-04-23 Inspired by Somerset Maugham's pay packet, the Lad becomes a writer, with help from his friends. Stars Kevin McNally. From 2014. 2026-04-23 4/4. Coming out. Stephen K Amos's teenage years in 1980s South London. By Jonathan Harvey with Stephen K Amos. From 2017. 2026-04-23 3/5. Recalling a dangerous labour. The life of Maggie O'Farrell told through near-death experiences. Read by Hattie Morahan. 2026-04-23 3/5. Domestic routines are wearing Gillian down. Her mother has a solution, but does Gillian agree? Stars Paola Dionisotti. 2026-04-23 4/6. James Walton's literary quiz with Sebastian Faulks, John Walsh, Tracey Macleod and Gary Younge. From May 2001. 2026-04-23 3/6. Landlady Maud seeks solace in Test Match Special, while sister Alison gets in a flap. Starring Miriam Margolyes. From 2004. 2026-04-23 2/5. Disaster strikes in 1920s Riseholme and must be hushed up to spare a multitude of blushes. Stars Barbara Jefford. 2026-04-23 7/10. Meena is called on to help with baby Sunil and sets about healing the rift with Anita. Meera Syal reads her own novel. 2026-04-23 2/6. Disgraced and fired from British Intelligence, Alec Leamas must cope with life outside the Service. Stars Colin Blakely. 2026-04-23 2/6. Probing the murder of a conspirator against the Emperor, the Roman sleuth is sent to a fashionable resort. Stars Anton Lesser. 2026-04-23 6/6. Mr Sturdy arrives at the Club with a tale of West Country paganism. Starring Timothy Spall. From 1987. 2026-04-23 9/13. Can Moses Minor lead the boys of Greyfriars away from the clutches of their oppressors? With Chris Emmett. From February 1977. 2026-04-23 1/4. Facing a corporate team day out, stressed businessman Guy is revisited by his imaginary friend. Stars Bill Bailey. From 2022. 2026-04-23 4/5. A swim off the East African coast. The life of Maggie O'Farrell told through near-death experiences. Read by Hattie Morahan. 2026-04-23 4/5. Gillian's secret stairlift plan is finally happening. But will she be able to keep her mother away long enough? Stars Paola Dionisotti. 2026-04-23 6/6. Matt Forde is joined by Baroness Sayeeda Warsi, Clive Lewis MP and comedian Geoff Norcott to ask why British politics has become addicted to banning stuff. 2026-04-23 4/5. Businesswoman and professor Julia Hobsbawm explores how the world of work runs on human networks and networking. From 2014. 2026-04-23 A space for spiritual reflection with a Bible reading, prayer and a range of Christian music led by Bishop David Walker. 2026-04-23 4 Extra Debut. Tristram Hunt of the V&A Museum nominates his hero, Josiah Wedgwood - master potter, radical and Midlands genius. From 2021. 2026-04-23 From 'currant buns' to models of the Matterhorn? Horticulturist Stephen Anderton explores rock gardening fashions. From 2003. 2026-04-23 2/6. Disgraced and fired from British Intelligence, Alec Leamas must cope with life outside the Service. Stars Colin Blakely. 2026-04-23 2/6. Probing the murder of a conspirator against the Emperor, the Roman sleuth is sent to a fashionable resort. Stars Anton Lesser. 2026-04-23 6/6. Mr Sturdy arrives at the Club with a tale of West Country paganism. Starring Timothy Spall. From 1987. 2026-04-23 9/13. Can Moses Minor lead the boys of Greyfriars away from the clutches of their oppressors? With Chris Emmett. From February 1977. 2026-04-23 1/4. Facing a corporate team day out, stressed businessman Guy is revisited by his imaginary friend. Stars Bill Bailey. From 2022. 2026-04-23 4/5. A swim off the East African coast. The life of Maggie O'Farrell told through near-death experiences. Read by Hattie Morahan. 2026-04-23 4/5. Gillian's secret stairlift plan is finally happening. But will she be able to keep her mother away long enough? Stars Paola Dionisotti. 2026-04-23 1/6. Crime writers Ruth Dudley Edwards and Robert Richardson tackle a model's murder. Chaired by Simon Brett. From September 1998. 2026-04-23 3/6. With worthless pensions, will a lodger help out Sam and Peter? Stars Nicholas le Prevost and Jonathan Pryce. From February 2012. 2026-04-23 3/5. Lucia - the uncrowned Queen of Riseholme - faces rebellion and Georgie falls in love. Stars Barbara Jefford and Jonathan Cecil. 2026-04-23 8/10. With Meena and Anita back on track, the girls begin to tackle the tricky subject of sex. Meera Syal reads her own novel. From 1996. Contains language which some may find offensive. 2026-04-23 4 Extra Debut. Tristram Hunt of the V&A Museum nominates his hero, Josiah Wedgwood - master potter, radical and Midlands genius. From 2021. 2026-04-23 From 'currant buns' to models of the Matterhorn? Horticulturist Stephen Anderton explores rock gardening fashions. From 2003. 2026-04-23 2/6. Disgraced and fired from British Intelligence, Alec Leamas must cope with life outside the Service. Stars Colin Blakely. 2026-04-24 2/6. Probing the murder of a conspirator against the Emperor, the Roman sleuth is sent to a fashionable resort. Stars Anton Lesser. 2026-04-24 6/6. Mr Sturdy arrives at the Club with a tale of West Country paganism. Starring Timothy Spall. From 1987. 2026-04-24 9/13. Can Moses Minor lead the boys of Greyfriars away from the clutches of their oppressors? With Chris Emmett. From February 1977. 2026-04-24 1/4. Facing a corporate team day out, stressed businessman Guy is revisited by his imaginary friend. Stars Bill Bailey. From 2022. 2026-04-24 4/5. A swim off the East African coast. The life of Maggie O'Farrell told through near-death experiences. Read by Hattie Morahan. 2026-04-24 4/5. Gillian's secret stairlift plan is finally happening. But will she be able to keep her mother away long enough? Stars Paola Dionisotti. 2026-04-24 1/6. Crime writers Ruth Dudley Edwards and Robert Richardson tackle a model's murder. Chaired by Simon Brett. From September 1998. 2026-04-24 3/6. With worthless pensions, will a lodger help out Sam and Peter? Stars Nicholas le Prevost and Jonathan Pryce. From February 2012. 2026-04-24 3/5. Lucia - the uncrowned Queen of Riseholme - faces rebellion and Georgie falls in love. Stars Barbara Jefford and Jonathan Cecil. 2026-04-24 8/10. With Meena and Anita back on track, the girls begin to tackle the tricky subject of sex. Meera Syal reads her own novel. From 1996. Contains language which some may find offensive. 2026-04-24 6/6. Matt Forde is joined by Baroness Sayeeda Warsi, Clive Lewis MP and comedian Geoff Norcott to ask why British politics has become addicted to banning stuff. 2026-04-24 4/4. Alex Edelman looks into the future of humankind, with help from his audience at the University of Arts London. From 2020. 2026-04-24 2/6. Will a mysterious Amazon tribe like their gifts from explorers Mark and Brian? Stars Neil Warhurst and Paul Barnhill. From 2002. 2026-04-24 2/6. A prisoner escapes from Britain's remotest prison, but no-one quite knows what she looks like. Stars Harry Hill. From 2017. 2026-04-24 3/4. Ben and Alex find it hard recording their show from their flat when their neighbourhood has been hit by a crimewave. From 2019. 2026-04-24