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(122 programmes available now on BBC iPlayer)

  1. 4 O'Clock Show, The Available on BBC iPlayer

    Mel Giedroyc with a mix of stories, comedy, interviews, facts and quizzes.

  2. A History of the World in 100 Objects Omnibus Available on BBC iPlayer

    The British Museum's Neil MacGregor tells A History of the World in 100 Objects.

  3. A Hundred Years of Mervyn Peake Available on BBC iPlayer

    Life of Gormenghast author Mervyn Peake, on the centenary of his birth, by his children.

  4. All Gas and Gaiters Available on BBC iPlayer

    Clerical comedy about hapless curate Mervyn Noote

  5. Ambridge Extra Available on BBC iPlayer

    Contemporary drama from the writers of 'The Archers'

  6. Any Bloke Available on BBC iPlayer

    Comedy starring Jim Sweeney and Caroline Quentin

  7. Anything Legal Available on BBC iPlayer

    Wally K Daly's series from 1984, with Donald Hewlett and Michael Knowles

  8. Are You from the Bugle? Available on BBC iPlayer

    Butterthwaite's frustrated reporter Graham lands an unexpected scoop.

  9. Beyond Our Ken Available on BBC iPlayer

    Classic comic sketches from Kenneth Horne and company

  10. Black Bartlemy's Treasure Available on BBC iPlayer

    Jeffrey Farnol's swashbuckling tale of piracy, love and death on a desert island.

  11. Blame Game, The Available on BBC iPlayer

    Highlights from BBC Radio Ulster's popular news comedy panel show.

  12. Burkiss Way, The Available on BBC iPlayer

    Classic BBC radio sketch comedy

  13. Cabaret of Dr Caligari, The Available on BBC iPlayer

    Alan Gilbey's sinister comedy about the goings on at a night club owned by Dr Caligari

  14. Cabin Pressure Available on BBC iPlayer

    Sitcom about an airline for whom no job is too small but many, many jobs are too difficult

  15. Castle, The Available on BBC iPlayer

    Hie ye to The Castle,a rollicking sitcom set way back then with James Fleet & Neil Dudgeon

  16. Chain Reaction Available on BBC iPlayer

    Series in which public figures choose others to interview

  17. Chris Addison's Civilization Available on BBC iPlayer

    Comedy series in which Chris Addison explores the vast and rich subject of civilization

  18. Comedy Club Interviews, The Available on BBC iPlayer

    The cream of the current comedy crop call in to the 4Extra Comedy Club for a natter.

  19. Comedy Greats Available on BBC iPlayer

    Series looking at BBC radio comedy through the ages

  20. Coming Alive Available on BBC iPlayer

    A newly released convict takes on the challenge of running a community centre

  21. Complete Caledonian Imbiber, The Available on BBC iPlayer

    Billy Kay celebrates the Scots drouth for ale, whisky and the great wines of Europe

  22. Counterpoint Available on BBC iPlayer

    Quiz in which members of the public compete to become Radio 4's musical mastermind

  23. Dad's Army Available on BBC iPlayer

    Classic sitcom about the exploits of a Second World War Home Guard platoon

  24. Dave Podmore Available on BBC iPlayer

    Comedy series about the continuing adventures of cricketer Dave Podmore

  25. Dave Sheasby - Showing Promise Available on BBC iPlayer

    A newcomer arrives at Marjorie's creative writing class to shake things up.

  26. Deep Trouble Available on BBC iPlayer

    Comedy series set aboard HMS Goliath, a nuclear stealth submarine

  27. Desert Island Discs: Long-play Available on BBC iPlayer

    Extended editions of Desert Island Discs

  28. Devil in a Blue Dress Available on BBC iPlayer

    It's 1948. Sleuth Easy Rawlings is drawn into a web of murder and corruption.

  29. Devil in Amber, The Available on BBC iPlayer

    The adventures of dandy secret agent Lucifer Box, read by author Mark Gatiss

  30. Diary of Samuel Pepys Omnibus, The Available on BBC iPlayer

    Hattie Naylor's dramatisation of the seventeenth-century diaries. With Kris Marshall.

  31. Doctor Who Available on BBC iPlayer

    Time-travelling adventure series

  32. Down the Line Available on BBC iPlayer

    Uncompromising, live phone-in show hosted by DJ Gary Bellamy.

  33. EM Forster - Where Angels Fear to Tread Available on BBC iPlayer

    EM Forster's first novel, published in 1905

  34. EM Forster's Where Angels Fear to Tread Omnibus Available on BBC iPlayer

    EM Forster's first novel, published in 1905

  35. Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise Show, The Available on BBC iPlayer

    A radio outing for the classic comedy duo

  36. Evelyn Waugh Short Stories Available on BBC iPlayer

    Readings of stories by the acclaimed English author

  37. For Better or for Worse Available on BBC iPlayer

    Sitcom about an engaged couple striving for a 'normal' relationship

  38. Garrison Keillor's Radio Show Available on BBC iPlayer

    Highlights from Garrison Keillor's old-style variety show, originally broadcast in the US

  39. Giles Wemmbley Hogg Goes Off Available on BBC iPlayer

    Budleigh Salterton's biggest exporter of idiocy launches himself on an undeserving world

  40. Goon Show, The Available on BBC iPlayer

    Classic material from one of the all-time radio comedy greats

  41. Great Lives Available on BBC iPlayer

    Matthew Parris presents the biographical series

  42. Guy Browning's Small Talk Available on BBC iPlayer

    Comedian Guy Browning provides practical advice on life's challenges

  43. Hancock's Half Hour Available on BBC iPlayer

    Classic BBC comedy starring Tony Hancock, written by Galton and Simpson

  44. Hearing with Hegley Available on BBC iPlayer

    Poetry and alternative comedy with John Hegley

  45. History of the World in 100 Objects Omnibus, A Available on BBC iPlayer

    The British Museum's Neil MacGregor tells A History of the World in 100 Objects.

  46. How Tickled Am I? Available on BBC iPlayer

    Mark Radcliffe presents profiles of the comedians who have made us laugh over the years

  47. HR Available on BBC iPlayer

    Comedy drama series by Nigel Williams that charts the misfortunes of an HR officer

  48. Huddwinks Available on BBC iPlayer

    Series of comedic parodies from Roy Hudd

  49. Hundred Years of Mervyn Peake, A Available on BBC iPlayer

    Life of Gormenghast author Mervyn Peake, on the centenary of his birth, by his children.

  50. In the Van Omnibus Available on BBC iPlayer

    MI5 officer Yasmin has to preserve her relationship and prevent a terrorist attack.

  51. Inimitable Jeeves, The Available on BBC iPlayer

    More escapades from P.G. Wodehouse's most famous creations, Jeeves and Wooster

  52. Inspector Grant - The Singing Sands Available on BBC iPlayer

    When Inspector Alan Grant takes a train to the Highlands, a man's body is found.

  53. Invention of Childhood, The Available on BBC iPlayer

    Michael Morpurgo explores British childhood over the last thousand years

  54. It's A Funny Business Available on BBC iPlayer

    Popular comedians share memories of their careers in showbusiness

  55. Jackie Wullschlager - Chagall Available on BBC iPlayer

    Jackie Wullschlager's biography of the artist Marc Chagall. Read by Derek Jacobi

  56. JM Barrie - Peter Pan Available on BBC iPlayer

    Dramatisation of the classic children's story, starring Toyah Willcox as Peter Pan

  57. Jo Anderson - Solstice Available on BBC iPlayer

    19 year-old Vincent van Gogh's life-changing stay in London. Stars Dexter Fletcher.

  58. Just a Minute Available on BBC iPlayer

    Panel game in which players must speak for one minute on any subject asked of them

  59. Laugh Out Loud Available on BBC iPlayer

    What does laughing reveal? Famous folk explain over Nicola Green's music using laughter.

  60. Leopard in Autumn, The Available on BBC iPlayer

    Comedy about the ruling family of Renaissance Italy's most inconsequential city-state

  61. Lines From My Grandfather's Forehead Available on BBC iPlayer

    Comedy with Ronnie Barker

  62. Loose Ends Available on BBC iPlayer

    Clive Anderson and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy

  63. Mark Tavener - High Table, Lower Orders Available on BBC iPlayer

    Comedy drama series set in a Cambridge college

  64. Married Available on BBC iPlayer

    Robin is happily single when he wakes up in a parallel universe, with a wife and kids

  65. Martin Sorrell - Mary, Mary Available on BBC iPlayer

    The imagination of the third Bennet sister gives Austen's Pride and Prejudice a new twist.

  66. Masala FM Available on BBC iPlayer

    Comedy from Meera Syal, Nitin Sawhney, Sanjeev Bhaskar and Nina Wadia

  67. Medical Detectives Available on BBC iPlayer

    Crime series set in the 1800s featuring Dr John Snow, played by Bill Nighy

  68. Mel's Mix: The Best of The 4 O'Clock Show Available on BBC iPlayer

    All the best bits of this week's 4 O'Clock Show

  69. Millport Available on BBC iPlayer

    Lynn Ferguson's bittersweet sitcom about barmaid Irene's life on a tiny Scottish island

  70. Morse - The Silent World of Nicholas Quinn Available on BBC iPlayer

    Inspector Morse tackles the murder of an invigilator in a foreign exam syndicate.

  71. Navy Lark, The Available on BBC iPlayer

    More fun on the waves in this classic comedy

  72. News Quiz Extra Available on BBC iPlayer

    A new programme featuring jokes that you won't have heard in this week's News Quiz

  73. On the Hour Available on BBC iPlayer

    Satirical take on the news from the all-star cast including Chris Morris and Steve Coogan

  74. Open Book Available on BBC iPlayer

    Mariella Frostrup with the best in new fiction and non-fiction.

  75. Phone, The Available on BBC iPlayer

    A series of late night thrillers, each connected by a mysterious mobile phone

  76. Puzzle Panel Available on BBC iPlayer

    Chris Maslanka heads the panel where guests set each other brain-teasing puzzles.

  77. Ray's a Laugh Available on BBC iPlayer

    Classic long-running comedy series starring Ted Ray and Kitty Bluett

  78. Red Dwarf Available on BBC iPlayer

    Radio version of the popular TV sci-fi sitcom, written by Rob Grant and Doug Naylor

  79. Revolting People Available on BBC iPlayer

    Comedy series set in Baltimore just before the American Revolution

  80. Saturday Stand-Up Available on BBC iPlayer

    Stand-up comedy series

  81. Sax Rohmer - The Green Spider Available on BBC iPlayer

    The mystery of a strange being, a professor and a secret that could transform science.

  82. Self Storage Available on BBC iPlayer

    When his marriage breaks up, Dave finds himself living in a storage unit.

  83. Small, Intricate Life of Gerald C Potter, The Available on BBC iPlayer

    Chronicling the everyday life and struggle for inspiration of writer, Gerald C Potter

  84. Smelling of Roses Available on BBC iPlayer

    Comedy series set in an events management company, starring Prunella Scales

  85. So Wrong It's Right Available on BBC iPlayer

    Charlie Brooker hosts the comedy panel show that celebrates glorious failure.

  86. Sorry About Last Night Available on BBC iPlayer

    Alexei Sayle writes and stars in the comedy about life, love and not living together

  87. Space Force Available on BBC iPlayer

    Charles Chilton's sci-fi drama starring Nicky Henson, Nigel Stock and Barry Foster

  88. Stephen Dunstone - The Drought Available on BBC iPlayer

    Submerged in a reservoir, Jean's childhood home is uncovered during a drought.

  89. Stephen Mollett - A House Halfway to Africa Available on BBC iPlayer

    In painter Vincent Van Gogh's final years in an asylum, a nurse becomes fascinated by him.

  90. Steptoe and Son Available on BBC iPlayer

    The classic BBC sitcom about a father-and-son rag and bone team. Adapted from TV.

  91. Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde, The Available on BBC iPlayer

    Robert Louis Stevenson's classic tale of one man's evil alter ego. Stars Michael Aldridge.

  92. Swish of the Curtain Available on BBC iPlayer

    A group of children dream of setting up their very own theatre company

  93. The 4 O'Clock Show Available on BBC iPlayer

    Mel Giedroyc with a mix of stories, comedy, interviews, facts and quizzes.

  94. The Blame Game Available on BBC iPlayer

    Highlights from BBC Radio Ulster's popular news comedy panel show.

  95. The Burkiss Way Available on BBC iPlayer

    Classic BBC radio sketch comedy

  96. The Cabaret of Dr Caligari Available on BBC iPlayer

    Alan Gilbey's sinister comedy about the goings on at a night club owned by Dr Caligari

  97. The Castle Available on BBC iPlayer

    Hie ye to The Castle,a rollicking sitcom set way back then with James Fleet & Neil Dudgeon

  98. The Comedy Club Interviews Available on BBC iPlayer

    The cream of the current comedy crop call in to the 4Extra Comedy Club for a natter.

  99. The Complete Caledonian Imbiber Available on BBC iPlayer

    Billy Kay celebrates the Scots drouth for ale, whisky and the great wines of Europe

  100. The Devil in Amber Available on BBC iPlayer

    The adventures of dandy secret agent Lucifer Box, read by author Mark Gatiss

  101. The Diary of Samuel Pepys Omnibus Available on BBC iPlayer

    Hattie Naylor's dramatisation of the seventeenth-century diaries. With Kris Marshall.

  102. The Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise Show Available on BBC iPlayer

    A radio outing for the classic comedy duo

  103. The Goon Show Available on BBC iPlayer

    Classic material from one of the all-time radio comedy greats

  104. The Inimitable Jeeves Available on BBC iPlayer

    More escapades from P.G. Wodehouse's most famous creations, Jeeves and Wooster

  105. The Invention of Childhood Available on BBC iPlayer

    Michael Morpurgo explores British childhood over the last thousand years

  106. The Leopard in Autumn Available on BBC iPlayer

    Comedy about the ruling family of Renaissance Italy's most inconsequential city-state

  107. The Navy Lark Available on BBC iPlayer

    More fun on the waves in this classic comedy

  108. The Phone Available on BBC iPlayer

    A series of late night thrillers, each connected by a mysterious mobile phone

  109. The Small, Intricate Life of Gerald C Potter Available on BBC iPlayer

    Chronicling the everyday life and struggle for inspiration of writer, Gerald C Potter

  110. The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde Available on BBC iPlayer

    Robert Louis Stevenson's classic tale of one man's evil alter ego. Stars Michael Aldridge.

  111. The Wild Places Available on BBC iPlayer

    Robert Macfarlane searches around Britain for wilderness. Read by Richard Greenwood

  112. Think the Unthinkable Available on BBC iPlayer

    Sitcom about hapless management consultants, written by James Cary

  113. This Sceptred Isle Available on BBC iPlayer

    Anna Massey narrates the history of Britain, from the Roman invasion to the Boer War.

  114. Tom Wrigglesworth's Open Letters Available on BBC iPlayer

    Comedian Tom Wrigglesworth investigates corporate lunacy and maddening jobsworths

  115. Tonight Available on BBC iPlayer

    Rory Bremner presents a topical satire show

  116. Trevor's World of Sport Available on BBC iPlayer

    Comedy series about a sports agent and his brave attempts to negotiate life's pitfalls

  117. Two Doors Down Available on BBC iPlayer

    Comedy series about the people of Marlborough Road, Belfast

  118. Unnatural Acts Available on BBC iPlayer

    Surreal sitcom with Kit Hollerbach and Jeremy Hardy

  119. Up the Garden Path Available on BBC iPlayer

    Comedy series adapted from the novel by Sue Limb

  120. Vivat Rex Available on BBC iPlayer

    Richard Burton narrates the playwrights' chronicle of the English Crown.

  121. Wallander - Faceless Killers Available on BBC iPlayer

    Swedish inspector Kurt Wallander investigates an attack on an elderly couple

  122. Wild Places, The Available on BBC iPlayer

    Robert Macfarlane searches around Britain for wilderness. Read by Richard Greenwood

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