BBC R4 Ex 1/4. A housemaid's murder reveals a web of hidden passions in a village. PD James's thriller stars Sian Phillips and Hugh Grant. 2026-10-07 6/8. A nasty surprise package means that the sleuth is closing-in on the criminal mastermind. Stars Peter Coke and Marjorie Westbury. 2026-10-07 5/6. It's a full moon, Ruby is away and Paul is lovelorn. Will Maria's matchmaking succeed? Stars Patrick Barlow. From 1993. 2026-10-07 London is besieged by birds! Special recording with no audience or orchestra. Stars Spike Milligan and Peter Sellers. From 1954. 2026-10-07 4/4. Determined not to waste her life, Charlotte signs up for a bungee jump. Stars Helen Monks and Miriam Margolyes. From 2021. 2026-10-07 2/5. Stephanie Cole reads Diana Athill's poignant essay about the miscarriage that almost killed her, aged 43, in the early 1960s. 2026-10-07 7/10. Yet another misfortune befalls the boy Tristram as his father receives some awful news. Stars Neil Dudgeon. 2026-10-07 3/6. David Mitchell gets Miles Jupp, Marcus Brigstocke, Holly Walsh and Lou Sanders to smuggle truths past each other. From 2024. 2026-10-07 4 Extra Debut. Jersey 'Centenier' Richard Hamon, has a tough case to solve when a young woman is found dead. Starring Steven Pacey. 2026-10-07 2/4. Geoff Norcott examines modern masculinity, with the help of his audience in Leeds. This week, should we just 'man up'? 2026-10-07 2/4. Spoofing the Today programme, and memories of playing a club in Bolton. Songs and sketches from Neil Innes. From 2003. 2026-10-07 From 10pm until midnight, seven days a week, the Comedy Club has two hours of comedy. Plus Jake Yapp chats again to comedy historians Gemma and Robert Ross. 2026-10-07 6/6. Country legend Tina C wants save the world from its financial mess - in the UK. Stars Christopher Green. From February 2012. 2026-10-07 2/6. Christine discovers taking up painting adds a splash of unexpected colour to her marriage. Stars Rosie Cavaliero. From 2015. 2026-10-07 1/6. Compulsive Liars Anonymous and a birthday shock. Manchester sketch show with Kate Ward, Smug Roberts and Robin Ince. From 2004. 2026-10-07 Harriett Gilbert, John Inverdale and Rachel Cooke discuss books by Jan Morris, George Orwell and Meg Wolitzer. From 2013. 2026-10-07 Alexander Armstrong explores why Special Agent Dick Barton's adventures have been thrilling audiences since 1946. From 2010. 2026-10-07 1/4. A housemaid's murder reveals a web of hidden passions in a village. PD James's thriller stars Sian Phillips and Hugh Grant. 2026-10-07 6/8. A nasty surprise package means that the sleuth is closing-in on the criminal mastermind. Stars Peter Coke and Marjorie Westbury. 2026-10-07 5/6. It's a full moon, Ruby is away and Paul is lovelorn. Will Maria's matchmaking succeed? Stars Patrick Barlow. From 1993. 2026-10-07 London is besieged by birds! Special recording with no audience or orchestra. Stars Spike Milligan and Peter Sellers. From 1954. 2026-10-07 4/4. Determined not to waste her life, Charlotte signs up for a bungee jump. Stars Helen Monks and Miriam Margolyes. From 2021. 2026-10-07 2/5. Stephanie Cole reads Diana Athill's poignant essay about the miscarriage that almost killed her, aged 43, in the early 1960s. 2026-10-07 7/10. Yet another misfortune befalls the boy Tristram as his father receives some awful news. Stars Neil Dudgeon. 2026-10-07 3/6. David Mitchell gets Miles Jupp, Marcus Brigstocke, Holly Walsh and Lou Sanders to smuggle truths past each other. From 2024. 2026-10-07 4 Extra Debut. Jersey 'Centenier' Richard Hamon, has a tough case to solve when a young woman is found dead. Starring Steven Pacey. 2026-10-07 2/4. The canny detective arrives at Martingale to investigate housemaid Sally's murder. Starring Robin Ellis. 2026-10-07 7/8. A dying man's final words bring the smooth sleuth a step closer to solving the mystery. Stars Peter Coke and Marjorie Westbury. 2026-10-07 1/8. Eleanor has plans for nuptials in the family, but the family has other ideas. Stars Prunella Scales. From 1987. 2026-10-07 1/8. The Lad takes a winter break from his job and opts for a fortnight in Brighton. Stars Kevin McNally. Re-creation from 2018. 2026-10-07 2/6. A friend's sad news brings back memories for the long-married couple. Stars Joanna Lumley and Roger Allam. From 2023. 2026-10-07 3/5. Diana Athill reveals how she relinquished her independence by moving into a London care home. Read by Stephanie Cole. 2026-10-07 8/10. Tristram recalls a typical act of kindness by Toby and the time his uncle fell in love. Stars Neil Dudgeon. 2026-10-07 4/4. Who says heavy can't be funny? A look at 'unladylike' sports and those who do them, fully unpacking muscularity vs femininity. 2026-10-07 3/5. Evolutionary biologist Ben Garrod explores some mysterious bones: a skeleton on the Mary Rose which sank in 1545. From 2017. 2026-10-07 A space for spiritual reflection with a Bible reading, prayer and a range of Christian music led by Rev Tom Mumford. 2026-10-07 4 Extra Debut. Horatio Clare examines how the pioneering writer authored her own life, from her nationality to her sexual identity. From 2021. 2026-10-07 2/4. The canny detective arrives at Martingale to investigate housemaid Sally's murder. Starring Robin Ellis. 2026-10-07 7/8. A dying man's final words bring the smooth sleuth a step closer to solving the mystery. Stars Peter Coke and Marjorie Westbury. 2026-10-07 1/8. Eleanor has plans for nuptials in the family, but the family has other ideas. Stars Prunella Scales. From 1987. 2026-10-07 1/8. The Lad takes a winter break from his job and opts for a fortnight in Brighton. Stars Kevin McNally. Re-creation from 2018. 2026-10-07 2/6. A friend's sad news brings back memories for the long-married couple. Stars Joanna Lumley and Roger Allam. From 2023. 2026-10-07 3/5. Diana Athill reveals how she relinquished her independence by moving into a London care home. Read by Stephanie Cole. 2026-10-07 8/10. Tristram recalls a typical act of kindness by Toby and the time his uncle fell in love. Stars Neil Dudgeon. 2026-10-07 4/5. James Walton's literary quiz with Sebastian Faulks, John Walsh, Sue Limb and Joanne Harris. From 2003. 2026-10-07 4 Extra Debut. PC George Dixon mentors a young recruit amidst an outbreak of dangerous robberies. Adapted from the film. Stars Deryck Guyler. 2026-10-07 4 Extra Debut. Horatio Clare examines how the pioneering writer authored her own life, from her nationality to her sexual identity. From 2021. 2026-10-07 2/4. The canny detective arrives at Martingale to investigate housemaid Sally's murder. Starring Robin Ellis. 2026-10-08 7/8. A dying man's final words bring the smooth sleuth a step closer to solving the mystery. Stars Peter Coke and Marjorie Westbury. 2026-10-08 1/8. Eleanor has plans for nuptials in the family, but the family has other ideas. Stars Prunella Scales. From 1987. 2026-10-08 1/8. The Lad takes a winter break from his job and opts for a fortnight in Brighton. Stars Kevin McNally. Re-creation from 2018. 2026-10-08 2/6. A friend's sad news brings back memories for the long-married couple. Stars Joanna Lumley and Roger Allam. From 2023. 2026-10-08 3/5. Diana Athill reveals how she relinquished her independence by moving into a London care home. Read by Stephanie Cole. 2026-10-08 8/10. Tristram recalls a typical act of kindness by Toby and the time his uncle fell in love. Stars Neil Dudgeon. 2026-10-08 4/5. James Walton's literary quiz with Sebastian Faulks, John Walsh, Sue Limb and Joanne Harris. From 2003. 2026-10-08 4 Extra Debut. PC George Dixon mentors a young recruit amidst an outbreak of dangerous robberies. Adapted from the film. Stars Deryck Guyler. 2026-10-08 4/4. Who says heavy can't be funny? A look at 'unladylike' sports and those who do them, fully unpacking muscularity vs femininity. 2026-10-08 3/6. The comedian sets out to discover how many people it takes to create a music scene. With Alfie Joey and Robin Ince. From 2005. 2026-10-08 5/6. The life-juggling Manchester DJ must also cope with a chance of his big break. Stars Justin Moorhouse and Anne Reid. From 2012. 2026-10-08 5/5. Jon Holmes satirically soundscapes the news. This week - Burnham offers hope, Warhammer meets the Pope, and we're off to Clarkson's Terrorism Farm. 2026-10-08 5/8. A new sexy fish called Pandora sparks jealousy in the bowl. Stars Shaun Prendergast and Sarah Parish. From September 1998. 2026-10-08