BBC R4 Ex
Not as Far as Velma
3/6. Castang goes in search of a missing British journalist, who has links to the two cases he's investigating. Stars Keith Barron.
2026-10-15
Deep Six
4/6. Wrongfully framed for murder, can ex-SAS agent Terry Prince discover who's actually responsible? Starring Freddie Lees.
2026-10-15
After Henry
2/8. Proud Sarah suffers her mother's nosiness as well as some unexpected advances. Stars Prunella Scales. From 1987.
2026-10-15
Hancock's Half Hour
6/20. The Lad becomes a young schoolmaster in a school full of juvenile delinquents. Stars Tony Hancock. Recovered episode from November 1955.
2026-10-15
Conversations from a Long Marriage
3/6. Roger's popularity as a cruise ship speaker leaves Joanna all at sea. Stars Joanna Lumley and Roger Allam. From 2023.
2026-10-15
Winnie-the-Pooh
3/5. In which Piglet meets a Heffalump. Read by Alan Bennett.
2026-10-15
How To Write A Novel In A Week
3/5. Jim devotes the week to his novel, but realises he must also win back his wife. Can he do both? Stars Paul Ritter.
2026-10-15
Hoax! From 13/12/1994
4 Extra Debut. Tim Brooke-Taylor tries to tease the truth out of Johnny Morris, Adrian Walsh and Tim Rice. From 1994.
2026-10-15
The Great Pursuit
4/4. Can literary agent Frederick Frensic find the author of the steamy bestseller before it's too late? Stars Mark Heap. From 2005.
2026-10-15
Hush! Hush! Whisper Who Dares!
An imagined meeting for Winnie-the-Pooh artist Ernest Shepard and grown-up Christopher Robin Milne. Stars Oliver Ford Davies.
2026-10-15
Short Works - My Grandmother's Degree
A woman remembers a childhood gift from her beloved grandmother. Read by Amira Ghazalla.
2026-10-15
Glenn Moore's Almanac
1/8. Comedian Glenn Moore looks in his almanac at world events and what he was doing at the time. In this episode, a royal wedding is the backdrop to a crisis in Glenn's own love life.
2026-10-15
Mitch Benn's Crimes Against Music
4/6. Mitch ponders money and music. Should a Cyberman costume be tax deductible? With Robin Ince. From 2005.
2026-10-15
Everyone Quite Likes Justin
6/6. The life-juggling Manchester DJ must also cope with the build-up to the wedding of the year. Stars Justin Moorhouse. From 2012.
2026-10-15
Twenty Players
1/6. Forgotten sporting heroes. Des Lynam tells the story of a turn-of-the-century boxing toff who never quite made it. From 1995.
2026-10-15
The Goldfish Bowl
6/8. Goldfish Liam and Anton witness their owners' break-up through the glass. With Shaun Prendergast and Hamish McColl. From 1998.
2026-10-15
The Funny Old World of Victor Lewis-Smith
4 Extra Debut. Dom Joly on the brilliant, bonkers, contrary, groundbreaking iconoclast. Interviewees include Paul Sparkes. From 2023.
2026-10-15
Not as Far as Velma
3/6. Castang goes in search of a missing British journalist, who has links to the two cases he's investigating. Stars Keith Barron.
2026-10-15
Deep Six
4/6. Wrongfully framed for murder, can ex-SAS agent Terry Prince discover who's actually responsible? Starring Freddie Lees.
2026-10-15
After Henry
2/8. Proud Sarah suffers her mother's nosiness as well as some unexpected advances. Stars Prunella Scales. From 1987.
2026-10-15
Hancock's Half Hour
6/20. The Lad becomes a young schoolmaster in a school full of juvenile delinquents. Stars Tony Hancock. Recovered episode from November 1955.
2026-10-15
Conversations from a Long Marriage
3/6. Roger's popularity as a cruise ship speaker leaves Joanna all at sea. Stars Joanna Lumley and Roger Allam. From 2023.
2026-10-15
Winnie-the-Pooh
3/5. In which Piglet meets a Heffalump. Read by Alan Bennett.
2026-10-15
How To Write A Novel In A Week
3/5. Jim devotes the week to his novel, but realises he must also win back his wife. Can he do both? Stars Paul Ritter.
2026-10-15
Hoax! From 13/12/1994
4 Extra Debut. Tim Brooke-Taylor tries to tease the truth out of Johnny Morris, Adrian Walsh and Tim Rice. From 1994.
2026-10-15
The Great Pursuit
4/4. Can literary agent Frederick Frensic find the author of the steamy bestseller before it's too late? Stars Mark Heap. From 2005.
2026-10-15
Hush! Hush! Whisper Who Dares!
An imagined meeting for Winnie-the-Pooh artist Ernest Shepard and grown-up Christopher Robin Milne. Stars Oliver Ford Davies.
2026-10-15
Short Works - My Grandmother's Degree
A woman remembers a childhood gift from her beloved grandmother. Read by Amira Ghazalla.
2026-10-15
Not as Far as Velma
4/6. Castang travels across France in search of journalist Robert MacLeod and missing hotelier, Adrienne Sargent. Stars Keith Barron.
2026-10-15
Deep Six
5/6. A nationwide search is underway for ex-SAS agent and blackmail victim, Terry Prince. He's still on the run. Stars Freddie Lees.
2026-10-15
Capital Gains
3/4. Accidental billionaire Julius Hutch tries to invoke ancient laws in defence of his land. Stars Peter Jones. From1987.
2026-10-15
The Burkiss Way
12/15. Long ago in a radio galaxy far away... Space film spoofing and Bruce Forsyth's best. With Fred Harris and Jo Kendall. From 1978.
2026-10-15
ReincarNathan
6/6. Dead popstar Nathan Blakely is reincarnated - as a snowshoe hare. Stars Daniel Rigby, Ashley McGuire and Elis James. From 2022.
2026-10-15
Winnie-the-Pooh
4/5. In which Christopher Robin leads an 'expotition' to the North Pole. Read by Alan Bennett.
2026-10-15
How To Write A Novel In A Week
4/5. Jim's mother Iris has gone missing after revealing a closely-guarded secret. Stars Paul Ritter and Sophie Thompson.
2026-10-15
Do Gooders
1/6. Garrett Millerick's new sitcom exploring the frustrations of charity fundraising. With Frank Skinner, Fay Ripley, Lisa McGrillis, Ahir Shah and Ania Magliano.
2026-10-15
Corncrakes for Breakfast
4/5. Mark Carwardine is in southern England in search of one of our most elusive creatures, the humble eel. From 2001.
2026-10-15
Daily Service
A space for spiritual reflection with a Bible reading, prayer and a range of Christian music led by Claud Jackson.
2026-10-15
Great Lives - Noddy Holder on Chuck Berry
4 Extra Debut. Chuck Berry hit 1950s stardom with 'Maybellene' and 'Johnny B. Goode'. Noddy Holder champions the rock n roll pioneer. From 2022.
2026-10-15
The Documentary - Chuck Berry 1926 - 2017
4 Extra Debut. Rock 'n' roll icon Chuck Berry recalls his early life, and how he was inspired to write hits like Johnny B Goode. From 2017.
2026-10-15
Not as Far as Velma
4/6. Castang travels across France in search of journalist Robert MacLeod and missing hotelier, Adrienne Sargent. Stars Keith Barron.
2026-10-15
Deep Six
5/6. A nationwide search is underway for ex-SAS agent and blackmail victim, Terry Prince. He's still on the run. Stars Freddie Lees.
2026-10-15
Capital Gains
3/4. Accidental billionaire Julius Hutch tries to invoke ancient laws in defence of his land. Stars Peter Jones. From1987.
2026-10-15
The Burkiss Way
12/15. Long ago in a radio galaxy far away... Space film spoofing and Bruce Forsyth's best. With Fred Harris and Jo Kendall. From 1978.
2026-10-15
ReincarNathan
6/6. Dead popstar Nathan Blakely is reincarnated - as a snowshoe hare. Stars Daniel Rigby, Ashley McGuire and Elis James. From 2022.
2026-10-15
Winnie-the-Pooh
4/5. In which Christopher Robin leads an 'expotition' to the North Pole. Read by Alan Bennett.
2026-10-15
How To Write A Novel In A Week
4/5. Jim's mother Iris has gone missing after revealing a closely-guarded secret. Stars Paul Ritter and Sophie Thompson.
2026-10-15
My Generation
Stuart Maconie tests how much people of different ages know about their own decades, and those of their opponents. From 2020.
2026-10-15
Two Doors Down
4/4. Horrified Marlborough Road residents do not want cleaner Sally to leave them. Starring Frances Tomelty. From 2001.
2026-10-15
A Mother
4 Extra Debut. Mrs Kearney sees a path to stardom for her pianist daughter - starting with a local concert. Starring Amanda Burton.
2026-10-15
Great Lives - Noddy Holder on Chuck Berry
4 Extra Debut. Chuck Berry hit 1950s stardom with 'Maybellene' and 'Johnny B. Goode'. Noddy Holder champions the rock n roll pioneer. From 2022.
2026-10-15
The Documentary - Chuck Berry 1926 - 2017
4 Extra Debut. Rock 'n' roll icon Chuck Berry recalls his early life, and how he was inspired to write hits like Johnny B Goode. From 2017.
2026-10-15
Not as Far as Velma
4/6. Castang travels across France in search of journalist Robert MacLeod and missing hotelier, Adrienne Sargent. Stars Keith Barron.
2026-10-16
Deep Six
5/6. A nationwide search is underway for ex-SAS agent and blackmail victim, Terry Prince. He's still on the run. Stars Freddie Lees.
2026-10-16
Capital Gains
3/4. Accidental billionaire Julius Hutch tries to invoke ancient laws in defence of his land. Stars Peter Jones. From1987.
2026-10-16
The Burkiss Way
12/15. Long ago in a radio galaxy far away... Space film spoofing and Bruce Forsyth's best. With Fred Harris and Jo Kendall. From 1978.
2026-10-16
ReincarNathan
6/6. Dead popstar Nathan Blakely is reincarnated - as a snowshoe hare. Stars Daniel Rigby, Ashley McGuire and Elis James. From 2022.
2026-10-16
Winnie-the-Pooh
4/5. In which Christopher Robin leads an 'expotition' to the North Pole. Read by Alan Bennett.
2026-10-16
How To Write A Novel In A Week
4/5. Jim's mother Iris has gone missing after revealing a closely-guarded secret. Stars Paul Ritter and Sophie Thompson.
2026-10-16
My Generation
Stuart Maconie tests how much people of different ages know about their own decades, and those of their opponents. From 2020.
2026-10-16
Two Doors Down
4/4. Horrified Marlborough Road residents do not want cleaner Sally to leave them. Starring Frances Tomelty. From 2001.
2026-10-16
A Mother
4 Extra Debut. Mrs Kearney sees a path to stardom for her pianist daughter - starting with a local concert. Starring Amanda Burton.
2026-10-16
Do Gooders
1/6. Garrett Millerick's new sitcom exploring the frustrations of charity fundraising. With Frank Skinner, Fay Ripley, Lisa McGrillis, Ahir Shah and Ania Magliano.
2026-10-16
Elis James' Pantheon of Heroes
1/6. Welsh migrants to America, Michael D Jones and Anthony Hopkins. Determining the ultimate heroes of Wales. From 2012.
2026-10-16
The Comedy Club Interview
From 10pm to midnight, seven nights a week, The Comedy Club brings you two hours of the funny stuff. Tonight, Jon Holmes wraps up his three-part chat with Lil Wenker.
2026-10-16
Hearing With Hegley
7/8. John invites poet Christopher Logue and 'actor of sorts' Andrew Bailey to his house to perform the Tarantella. From 2000.
2026-10-16
A Wet Handle
3/5. Ivor Cutler and friends present poems and songs, including runaway teaspoons and the spelling of 'marmalade'. From 1997.
2026-10-16
Life: An Idiot's Guide
Stephen K Amos kicks off his guides with Susan Calman, Simon Munnery and Josie Long. From the Edinburgh Fringe. From 2011.
2026-10-16
Great Lives - Noddy Holder on Chuck Berry
4 Extra Debut. Chuck Berry hit 1950s stardom with 'Maybellene' and 'Johnny B. Goode'. Noddy Holder champions the rock n roll pioneer. From 2022.
2026-10-16
The Documentary - Chuck Berry 1926 - 2017
4 Extra Debut. Rock 'n' roll icon Chuck Berry recalls his early life, and how he was inspired to write hits like Johnny B Goode. From 2017.
2026-10-16
Not as Far as Velma
4/6. Castang travels across France in search of journalist Robert MacLeod and missing hotelier, Adrienne Sargent. Stars Keith Barron.
2026-10-16
Deep Six
5/6. A nationwide search is underway for ex-SAS agent and blackmail victim, Terry Prince. He's still on the run. Stars Freddie Lees.
2026-10-16
Capital Gains
3/4. Accidental billionaire Julius Hutch tries to invoke ancient laws in defence of his land. Stars Peter Jones. From1987.
2026-10-16
The Burkiss Way
12/15. Long ago in a radio galaxy far away... Space film spoofing and Bruce Forsyth's best. With Fred Harris and Jo Kendall. From 1978.
2026-10-16
ReincarNathan
6/6. Dead popstar Nathan Blakely is reincarnated - as a snowshoe hare. Stars Daniel Rigby, Ashley McGuire and Elis James. From 2022.
2026-10-16
Winnie-the-Pooh
4/5. In which Christopher Robin leads an 'expotition' to the North Pole. Read by Alan Bennett.
2026-10-16
How To Write A Novel In A Week
4/5. Jim's mother Iris has gone missing after revealing a closely-guarded secret. Stars Paul Ritter and Sophie Thompson.
2026-10-16
My Generation
Stuart Maconie tests how much people of different ages know about their own decades, and those of their opponents. From 2020.
2026-10-16
Two Doors Down
4/4. Horrified Marlborough Road residents do not want cleaner Sally to leave them. Starring Frances Tomelty. From 2001.
2026-10-16
A Mother
4 Extra Debut. Mrs Kearney sees a path to stardom for her pianist daughter - starting with a local concert. Starring Amanda Burton.
2026-10-16
Not as Far as Velma
5/6. Castang discovers why hotelier Adrienne disappeared, plus the truth about Robert's biological father. Stars Keith Barron.
2026-10-16
Deep Six
6/6. Falsely accused, blackmailed, ex-SAS agent Terry prepares to do battle with unknown forces. Stars Freddie Lees.
2026-10-16
An Actor's Life For Me
2/7. Actor Robert gets a film role playing a chauffeur, except that he can't actually drive. Stars John Gordon Sinclair. From 1989.
2026-10-16
Beyond Our Ken
13/20. Kenneth Horne presents a murder for 'Inspector Migraine', plus 'Hornerama' in the countryside. With Betty Marsden. From 1962.
2026-10-16
Nature Table
2/6. Sue Perkins shows and tells nature with guests including zoologist Billy Heaney and comedian Jessica Fostekew. From 2020.
2026-10-16
Winnie-the-Pooh
5/5. In which Eeyore has a birthday and gets two presents. Concluded by Alan Bennett.
2026-10-16
How To Write A Novel In A Week
5/5. With time running out, will Jim find a way of using his family woes to salvage his novel idea? Stars Paul Ritter.
2026-10-16
Your Mum
6/8. Laura Smyth is joined by Hugh Dennis and Hilary Whitehall to hear about the indelible mark their mothers left on them.
2026-10-16
Corncrakes for Breakfast
5/5. Mark Carwardine rounds off his search for Britain's rarest wildlife looking for goshawks in a West Midlands forest. From 2001.
2026-10-16
Daily Service
A space for spiritual reflection with a Bible reading, prayer and a range of Christian music led by Gethin Russell-Jones.
2026-10-16
Soul Music - Mendelssohn's Octet
1/5. An exploration of the impact on people of Mendelssohn's Octet and the healing power of music around the world. From 2011.
2026-10-16
When Wesley Went to Winchester
In 1970, journalist Wesley Kerr won a bursary to the elite Winchester College. What happened to other lucky pupils? From 2011.
2026-10-16
Not as Far as Velma
5/6. Castang discovers why hotelier Adrienne disappeared, plus the truth about Robert's biological father. Stars Keith Barron.
2026-10-16
Deep Six
6/6. Falsely accused, blackmailed, ex-SAS agent Terry prepares to do battle with unknown forces. Stars Freddie Lees.
2026-10-16
An Actor's Life For Me
2/7. Actor Robert gets a film role playing a chauffeur, except that he can't actually drive. Stars John Gordon Sinclair. From 1989.
2026-10-16
Beyond Our Ken
13/20. Kenneth Horne presents a murder for 'Inspector Migraine', plus 'Hornerama' in the countryside. With Betty Marsden. From 1962.
2026-10-16
Nature Table
2/6. Sue Perkins shows and tells nature with guests including zoologist Billy Heaney and comedian Jessica Fostekew. From 2020.
2026-10-16
Winnie-the-Pooh
5/5. In which Eeyore has a birthday and gets two presents. Concluded by Alan Bennett.
2026-10-16
How To Write A Novel In A Week
5/5. With time running out, will Jim find a way of using his family woes to salvage his novel idea? Stars Paul Ritter.
2026-10-16
It's Not What You Know
1/7. Miles Jupp tests Frankie Boyle, Diane Morgan and Alan Johnson on how well they know their nearest and dearest. From 2013.
2026-10-16
Spending My Inheritance
6/6. A burst water pipe means hard-up Harry and his wife need a place to stay for the night. Starring Kris Marshall. From 2008.
2026-10-16
Time Added On For Injuries
Passengers on a train uncover the story that linked their families 150 years ago. Stars James Bolam and Alan David.
2026-10-16
Short Works - Paraphernalia
A stowaway threatens the tranquillity of a family seaside outing in the Gower. Read by Hannah Daniel.
2026-10-16
Soul Music - Mendelssohn's Octet
1/5. An exploration of the impact on people of Mendelssohn's Octet and the healing power of music around the world. From 2011.
2026-10-16
When Wesley Went to Winchester
In 1970, journalist Wesley Kerr won a bursary to the elite Winchester College. What happened to other lucky pupils? From 2011.
2026-10-16
Not as Far as Velma
5/6. Castang discovers why hotelier Adrienne disappeared, plus the truth about Robert's biological father. Stars Keith Barron.
2026-10-17