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. The canny detective arrives at Martingale to investigate housemaid Sally's murder. PD James's thriller stars 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 September 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 reveals how she relinquished her independence by moving into a London residential 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. From February 2005. 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. PD James's thriller stars 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 September 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 reveals how she relinquished her independence by moving into a London residential 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. From February 2005. 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. PD James's thriller stars 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 September 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 reveals how she relinquished her independence by moving into a London residential 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. From February 2005. 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 4/4. 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 3/6. The comedian sets out to discover how many people it takes to create a music scene. With Alfie Joey and Robin Ince. From 2005. 2026-10-07 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. 2026-10-07 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. 2026-10-07 5/8. A new sexy fish called Pandora sparks jealousy in the bowl. Stars Shaun Prendergast and Sarah Parish. From September 1998. 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 3/4. With a growing list of murder suspects, the inspector uncovers fresh leads. PD James thriller stars Robin Ellis and Hugh Grant. 2026-10-08 8/8. The sleuth throws a drinks party to finger the gang leader. The conclusion of Francis Durbridge's thriller stars Peter Coke. 2026-10-08 2/4. After tackling the developers directly, should Julian keep his cards closer to his chest? Stars Peter Jones. From 1997. 2026-10-08 11/15. Learn how to offer family planning for rabbits with Jo Kendall, Chris Emmett, Fred Harris and Nigel Rees. From January 1978. 2026-10-08 5/6. Dead popstar Nathan Blakely is reincarnated - as a cleaning wrasse. Stars Daniel Rigby and Ashley McGuire. From 2022. 2026-10-08 4/5. Written as she approached her 98th birthday, Diana Athill shares her thoughts and feelings about death. Read by Stephanie Cole. 2026-10-08 9/10. Widow Wadman bustles her way into Uncle Toby's sentry box and then into his heart. Stars Neil Dudgeon and Deborah Findlay. 2026-10-08 4/4. Omid asks what might save us from all of this noise, whether it's time to put women in charge, and discusses the importance of community. 2026-10-08 4/5. Evolutionary biologist Ben Garrod explores some mysterious bones: Lewis Carroll and a dodo skeleton in Oxford. From 2017. 2026-10-08 A space for spiritual reflection with a Bible reading, prayer and a range of Christian music led by Canon Myles Davies. 2026-10-08 4 Extra Debut. Rory Sutherland chooses Johnny Ramone of the band the Ramones. With Mathew Parris. From 2021. 2026-10-08 Christopher Eccleston looks at the life of the Socialist playwright Jim Allen. With Ken Loach and Jimmy McGovern. From 2015. 2026-10-08 3/4. With a growing list of murder suspects, the inspector uncovers fresh leads. PD James thriller stars Robin Ellis and Hugh Grant. 2026-10-08 8/8. The sleuth throws a drinks party to finger the gang leader. The conclusion of Francis Durbridge's thriller stars Peter Coke. 2026-10-08 2/4. After tackling the developers directly, should Julian keep his cards closer to his chest? Stars Peter Jones. From 1997. 2026-10-08 11/15. Learn how to offer family planning for rabbits with Jo Kendall, Chris Emmett, Fred Harris and Nigel Rees. From January 1978. 2026-10-08 5/6. Dead popstar Nathan Blakely is reincarnated - as a cleaning wrasse. Stars Daniel Rigby and Ashley McGuire. From 2022. 2026-10-08 4/5. Written as she approached her 98th birthday, Diana Athill shares her thoughts and feelings about death. Read by Stephanie Cole. 2026-10-08 9/10. Widow Wadman bustles her way into Uncle Toby's sentry box and then into his heart. Stars Neil Dudgeon and Deborah Findlay. 2026-10-08 4 Extra Debut. Stuart Maconie tests how much people of different ages know about their own decades, and those of their opponents. From 2020. 2026-10-08 4 Extra Debut. Feisty Francis starts a newspaper to fight corruption - then he wants to see a war hero honoured. Starring Haydn Jones. 2026-10-08 4 Extra Debut. Rory Sutherland chooses Johnny Ramone of the band the Ramones. With Mathew Parris. From 2021. 2026-10-08 Christopher Eccleston looks at the life of the Socialist playwright Jim Allen. With Ken Loach and Jimmy McGovern. From 2015. 2026-10-08 3/4. With a growing list of murder suspects, the inspector uncovers fresh leads. PD James thriller stars Robin Ellis and Hugh Grant. 2026-10-08 8/8. The sleuth throws a drinks party to finger the gang leader. The conclusion of Francis Durbridge's thriller stars Peter Coke. 2026-10-08 2/4. After tackling the developers directly, should Julian keep his cards closer to his chest? Stars Peter Jones. From 1997. 2026-10-08 11/15. Learn how to offer family planning for rabbits with Jo Kendall, Chris Emmett, Fred Harris and Nigel Rees. From January 1978. 2026-10-08 5/6. Dead popstar Nathan Blakely is reincarnated - as a cleaning wrasse. Stars Daniel Rigby and Ashley McGuire. From 2022. 2026-10-08 4/5. Written as she approached her 98th birthday, Diana Athill shares her thoughts and feelings about death. Read by Stephanie Cole. 2026-10-08 9/10. Widow Wadman bustles her way into Uncle Toby's sentry box and then into his heart. Stars Neil Dudgeon and Deborah Findlay. 2026-10-08 4 Extra Debut. Stuart Maconie tests how much people of different ages know about their own decades, and those of their opponents. From 2020. 2026-10-08 4 Extra Debut. Feisty Francis starts a newspaper to fight corruption - then he wants to see a war hero honoured. Starring Haydn Jones. 2026-10-08 4/4. Omid asks what might save us from all of this noise, whether it's time to put women in charge, and discusses the importance of community. 2026-10-08 4/4. Poet Lemn Sissay examines where he let himself do the wrong thing, and how he'd attempted to make amends. From 2016. 2026-10-08 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. 2026-10-08 6/8. The Luton laureate muses on school puddings and asks his audience 'how long is your dog?' From 2000. 2026-10-08 2/5. Music, prosaic idiosyncrasy and whimsy from the unique Ivor Cutler. With Alison O'Kill and Craig Murray-Orr. From June 1997. 2026-10-08 6/6. The pathologists help a celebrated Dutch anatomist in the first ever 'live' radio autopsy. Stars Peter Davison. From July 2003. 2026-10-08