BBC R4 Ex

Poet and broadcaster Michael Rosen reads from his hilarious, rather naughty, schoolboy diaries. With Rufus Hound. From 2016.

The feisty comedienne and deadpan comic in the tag talk show, where the guest turns interviewer in the next show. From 2004.

A cocky young architect becomes stranded when his car crashes off a motorway embankment. Stars Andrew Scott.

4 Extra Debut. Later in life, Robert Burns begins writing a poem destined to become one of his best-known works. Stars Liam Brennan.

It had become a pleasant ritual on her birthday. But the third time revealed an awful truth. Short story read by Lynn Farleigh.

Craig Brown presents The Beatles through time, capturing the mood of an era. Read by Mark McGann and Kate Robbins.

Will the Brigadier reveal the identity of the KGB 'mole' placed in the very vitals of English cricket? Read By Robin Bailey.

The blundering civil servants plumb new depths with a naval survey. Stars Richard Murdoch and Deryck Guyler. From July 1976.

The veteran auditionee recalls how talent lurks in unlikely places or sometimes not at all. Stars Peter Jones. From July 1986.

Isy Suttie returns to Derbyshire, the home of her teenage years, as she ambles through the radio archives to celebrate family life.

From Kate Bush to Sinéad O'Connor. Writer John Boyne shares his castaway music choices with Lauren Laverne. From 2024.

Daljit Nagra selects Poetry Please - Karen McCarthy Woolf, the award winning poet. With Roger McGough. From 2019.

Virginia Woolf's biography begins with the gift of a young dog to writer Elizabeth Barret Browning. Read by Jenny Coverack.

Comedian, writer and podcaster Ellie Taylor inherits Piano Man by Billy Joel and passes on Sunflower Man by The Waifs.

2/2. Problems old and new haunt a couple's bid to save their marriage by moving to France. Stars Ewan Bailey and Rosie Cavaliero.

The King of Titters shares some surprising excerpts from his illustrious memoirs. With June Whitfield and Bob Todd. From 1973.

Sabotage at the BBC! And Eth dithers over home décor in 'The Glums'. Starring Jimmy Edwards and June Whitfield. From 1953.

From Kate Bush to Sinéad O'Connor. Writer John Boyne shares his castaway music choices with Lauren Laverne. From 2024.

Daljit Nagra selects Poetry Please - Karen McCarthy Woolf, the award winning poet. With Roger McGough. From 2019.

Virginia Woolf's biography begins with the gift of a young dog to writer Elizabeth Barret Browning. Read by Jenny Coverack.

Comedian, writer and podcaster Ellie Taylor inherits Piano Man by Billy Joel and passes on Sunflower Man by The Waifs.

2/2. Problems old and new haunt a couple's bid to save their marriage by moving to France. Stars Ewan Bailey and Rosie Cavaliero.

The King of Titters shares some surprising excerpts from his illustrious memoirs. With June Whitfield and Bob Todd. From 1973.

Sabotage at the BBC! And Eth dithers over home décor in 'The Glums'. Starring Jimmy Edwards and June Whitfield. From 1953.

The Man in Black tells of the horror in a small box bequeathed to a scientist. Stars Edward de Souza and James Laurenson.

4/5. The weather worsens and Bowers goes on the rampage. The others have to run. But where? Starring Tom Mannion and Tim McMullan.

From Kate Bush to Sinéad O'Connor. Writer John Boyne shares his castaway music choices with Lauren Laverne. From 2024.

Daljit Nagra selects Poetry Please - Karen McCarthy Woolf, the award winning poet. With Roger McGough. From 2019.

Virginia Woolf's biography begins with the gift of a young dog to writer Elizabeth Barret Browning. Read by Jenny Coverack.

Comedian, writer and podcaster Ellie Taylor inherits Piano Man by Billy Joel and passes on Sunflower Man by The Waifs.

2/2. Problems old and new haunt a couple's bid to save their marriage by moving to France. Stars Ewan Bailey and Rosie Cavaliero.

The King of Titters shares some surprising excerpts from his illustrious memoirs. With June Whitfield and Bob Todd. From 1973.

Sabotage at the BBC! And Eth dithers over home décor in 'The Glums'. Starring Jimmy Edwards and June Whitfield. From 1953.

A week of radio that never happened. Alice Arnold and Jon Holmes rewind and mangle real programmes. From November 2011.

Can struggling journalist Maddox's literary pretentions survive in the new media world? Stars John Sessions. From December 2010.

A young political editor at a clickbait website tries to make sense of the madness. Starring Yasmine Akram. From 2019.

The pathologists try to get to know the people they're autopsying. Stars Peter Davison and Matilda Ziegler. From November 2004.

The Man in Black tells of the horror in a small box bequeathed to a scientist. Stars Edward de Souza and James Laurenson.

4/5. The weather worsens and Bowers goes on the rampage. The others have to run. But where? Starring Tom Mannion and Tim McMullan.

From Kate Bush to Sinéad O'Connor. Writer John Boyne shares his castaway music choices with Lauren Laverne. From 2024.

Daljit Nagra selects Poetry Please - Karen McCarthy Woolf, the award winning poet. With Roger McGough. From 2019.

Virginia Woolf's biography begins with the gift of a young dog to writer Elizabeth Barret Browning. Read by Jenny Coverack.

Comedian, writer and podcaster Ellie Taylor inherits Piano Man by Billy Joel and passes on Sunflower Man by The Waifs.

2/2. Problems old and new haunt a couple's bid to save their marriage by moving to France. Stars Ewan Bailey and Rosie Cavaliero.

The King of Titters shares some surprising excerpts from his illustrious memoirs. With June Whitfield and Bob Todd. From 1973.

Sabotage at the BBC! And Eth dithers over home décor in 'The Glums'. Starring Jimmy Edwards and June Whitfield. From 1953.

A dead millionaire and a mysterious watch-chain sends the sleuth in pursuit of a brutal gang. 2008 revival with Crawford Logan.

6/6. 1945. Greg recalls the summer before the First World War and tries to solve the mystery of Eva's death. Stars David Hargreaves.

5/6. Tony meets two old flames and some Russian gangsters. Nick Revell's epic comedy saga with Alison Steadman. From May 1997.

Terry enlists Bob's help to try and get rid of his sister's Italian boyfriend. Stars James Bolam. From 1967.

Visitors are expected in Wadenbrook, and a revelation is long overdue. Stars Sheila Hancock and Tim Key. From January 2014.

1/10. 4 Extra Debut. Dangerous con artist Tom Ripley pits his wits against adversaries in a genteel part of France. Read by Stanley Tucci.

1/5. 4 Extra Debut. Emlyn enlists the help of Gareth in a gruesome task. Stars Ifan Huw Dafydd and Elis James.

Alicia McCarthy reports as MPs debate a private member's bill which would set new legally binding climate and nature targets.

1/10. Adrian Moore explores the idea of infinity through history: why did the Ancient Greeks abhor the notion of infinity? From 2016.

A space for spiritual reflection with a Bible reading, prayer and a range of Christian music led by Steve Williams.

Johnny Beattie's daughter chats to Sally Magnusson about her life with the Glaswegian comedian. From 2006.

1/4. Paul Roseby uncovers the disasters of British musical theatre, including Lionel Bart's 'Twang!!' With Lynda Bellingham. From 2004.

A dead millionaire and a mysterious watch-chain sends the sleuth in pursuit of a brutal gang. 2008 revival with Crawford Logan.

6/6. 1945. Greg recalls the summer before the First World War and tries to solve the mystery of Eva's death. Stars David Hargreaves.

5/6. Tony meets two old flames and some Russian gangsters. Nick Revell's epic comedy saga with Alison Steadman. From May 1997.

Terry enlists Bob's help to try and get rid of his sister's Italian boyfriend. Stars James Bolam. From 1967.

Visitors are expected in Wadenbrook, and a revelation is long overdue. Stars Sheila Hancock and Tim Key. From January 2014.

1/10. 4 Extra Debut. Dangerous con artist Tom Ripley pits his wits against adversaries in a genteel part of France. Read by Stanley Tucci.

1/5. 4 Extra Debut. Emlyn enlists the help of Gareth in a gruesome task. Stars Ifan Huw Dafydd and Elis James.

Frank Skinner and his guests Al Murray, Isy Suttie and Professor Kate Williams ponder history's funniest moments. From 2016.

Rosie's company tackles a town twinning, but complications set in. Stars Prunella Scales and Arabella Weir. From July 2001.

A genteel widow moves to a new village where she hopes to befriend a famous novelist. Stars Mary Wimbush and Jill Balcon.

Johnny Beattie's daughter chats to Sally Magnusson about her life with the Glaswegian comedian. From 2006.

1/4. Paul Roseby uncovers the disasters of British musical theatre, including Lionel Bart's 'Twang!!' With Lynda Bellingham. From 2004.

A dead millionaire and a mysterious watch-chain sends the sleuth in pursuit of a brutal gang. 2008 revival with Crawford Logan.

6/6. 1945. Greg recalls the summer before the First World War and tries to solve the mystery of Eva's death. Stars David Hargreaves.

5/6. Tony meets two old flames and some Russian gangsters. Nick Revell's epic comedy saga with Alison Steadman. From May 1997.

Terry enlists Bob's help to try and get rid of his sister's Italian boyfriend. Stars James Bolam. From 1967.

Visitors are expected in Wadenbrook, and a revelation is long overdue. Stars Sheila Hancock and Tim Key. From January 2014.

1/10. 4 Extra Debut. Dangerous con artist Tom Ripley pits his wits against adversaries in a genteel part of France. Read by Stanley Tucci.

1/5. 4 Extra Debut. Emlyn enlists the help of Gareth in a gruesome task. Stars Ifan Huw Dafydd and Elis James.

Frank Skinner and his guests Al Murray, Isy Suttie and Professor Kate Williams ponder history's funniest moments. From 2016.

Rosie's company tackles a town twinning, but complications set in. Stars Prunella Scales and Arabella Weir. From July 2001.

A genteel widow moves to a new village where she hopes to befriend a famous novelist. Stars Mary Wimbush and Jill Balcon.

1/6. Paul Merton and Laura Smyth join host Sue Perkins for Just a Minute.

Alexei Sayle journeys from Birmingham to Stansted Airport, breaking a golden rule by talking to his fellow passengers. From 2023.

Andrew Maxwell, Val McDermid, Jay Lafferty and Stuart Mitchell join Andy Zaltzman for this week's News Quiz, recorded from Dundee.

There's trouble in hell from a fundamentalist - and a pushy computer. Stars Andy Hamilton and James Grout. From April 1998.