BBC Radio 4 Extra

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Radio 4 Extra is BBC Radio's archive entertainment network broadcasting classic comedy, drama and features. Bringing you well loved BBC Radio 4 programmes, and introducing new gems for radio lovers to enjoy.

Twitter:

@bbcradio4extra

Language:

English

Website:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio4extra/

Email:

radio4extra@bbc.co.uk

Stations

BBC Radio 4 Extra

Comedy and drama entertainment.

Podcasts

Clare in the Community

Sony Award-winning sitcom by Harry Venning and David Ramsden. Clare Barker is a social worker with all the politically correct jargon but none of the practical solutions. Stars Sally Phillips.

Counterpoint

Paul Gambaccini presents radio's widest-ranging music quiz.

Dad's Army

Classic sitcom about the exploits of a Second World War Home Guard platoon. Adapted from BBC TV

Desert Island Discs Revisited

Selected castaway gems from the BBC Desert Island Discs archive.

Genius

Comedy series which chews over the ridiculous, unworkable but sometimes genius inventions, schemes and policies dreamed up by members of the public

Great Lives

Biographical series in which guests choose someone who has inspired their lives.

Hearing With Hegley

Poetry and alternative comedy with John Hegley

Here's the Thing

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Inheritance Tracks

Guests on songs inherited from their parents and songs they'd pass on to their children

Just a Minute

Panel game in which the contestants are challenged to speak for one minute without hesitation, deviation or repetition on any subject that comes up on the cards

Shows

Sitcom profiling the life of bachelor David Bliss.

A Small Town Murder (Omnibus)

Family Liaison Officer Jackie Hartwell continues her criminal investigations in the West Midlands. Starring Meera Syal. Omnibus editions.

Act Your Age

Simon Mayo hosts a comedy show that pits three comic generations against each other to find out which is the funniest

Archive on 4

Brilliant stories told using archive from the BBC and beyond.

Chain Reaction

Series in which public figures choose others to interview

Children's Hour with Armstrong and Miller

Spoof children's programme with Alexander Armstrong and Ben Miller playing media journalists who compete with each other to get the best scoop