Sue Perkins challenges Paul Merton, Julian Clary, Paterson Joseph and Rachel Parris to speak for 60 seconds without repetition, deviation or hesitation. Subjects include my perfect first date, when I ...

The BBC's Danny Vincent spoke to Hong Kong media tycoon and pro-democracy advocate Jimmy Lai, in his last interview as a free ...

Extra Debut. From David Bowie to Glenn Miller. Playwright James Graham shares his castaway music choices with Lauren Laverne. From 2024. Show more Playwright James Graham is castaway by Lauren Laverne ...

A time of spiritual reflection with a Bible reading, prayer and Christian music led by Fr Matt Roche-Saunders. We use cookies ...

Theme: New challenges - Strength for the task Presenter: Ann Easter Reading: Hebrews 12: 1-2, 11-13 Music: Psalm 121 - St ...

Omnibus of the first five of ten parts abridged by Trevor Royle. Read by Paul Young. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in February 1990.

Poet Daljit Nagra revisits the BBC's poetry archive and selects Poetry Please: The End of Summer with Roger McGough presenting poems on themes reflecting the end of the summer such as enjoying the ...

‘The Cure for Good Intentions’ is about a life-changing decision. Aged 28, Sophie Harrison left her job as an editor at a prestigious literary magazine, and put herself through medical school and ...

"It's coming home!" – a phrase indelibly linked to English football fans – has now gained currency among some Zambians in the battle over what to do with the body of former President Edgar Lungu. The ...

Anthony Trollope's satirical novel about money, greed and dishonesty, first published in 1875. Omnibus of the first five of 15 episodes - updated for the 21st century by Jonathan Myerson.

Schoolmaster Mr Ledbetter's dreams of restoring personal courage in the modern age are put to the test. Short story written by HG Wells, first published in 1898. Adapted for radio by Lance Sieveking.

As schools go back this week, a former teacher tells Martin Geissler that children don’t learn to play like they used to – and they’re missing essential life lessons as a result.