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29/10/2026
Helen finds herself in a web of deception.
29 Oct 2026,·13 mins
A Study in Scarlet: Part Three
Inspectors Lestrade and Gregson have their own prime suspect… But what does Holmes think?
29 Oct 2026,·40 mins
The Call of Cthudo
Five detectives. One impossible mansion. Can they solve a murder before it solves them?
29 Oct 2026,·44 mins
Tinker, Tailor, Soldier Spy
7. Revealed
Smiley devises the stratagem to reveal the identity of the Russian 'mole'.
20 Sep 1988,·30 mins
25/10/2026
The week's events in Ambridge.
25 Oct 2026,·72 mins
2. Chichikov Escapes
Chichikov escapes, determined to become honest. But his past soon catches up with him.
30 Apr 2006,·60 mins
Introducing the Whodunnits collection
What to expect from BBC Radio 4 and 4 Extra’s treasure trove of murder mysteries.
11 Jul 2023,·1 min
5. 2031
Sarah’s life has changed. She visits ex-pupil Carly with a plan.
09 Sep 2011,·15 mins
10. Charlie's Plans for the Future
A story of opportunity and good intentions.
28 Apr 2023,·14 mins
Out of Time
5. 100 Years of Progress
Trapped between centuries in the Arctic, Maria must choose which future to fight for.
20 Nov 2026,·28 mins
Celtic Christie: The Unexpected Guest
Classic whodunit from the Queen of Crime, Agatha Christie.
18 Oct 2026,·57 mins
8. Surface Break
Can Straker and Abdul avoid the chasing Karianides and foil his sinister plan?
18 Sep 1961,·30 mins
The Gloria Scott - Part One
My companion, Mariana and I headed to Camden, with an old school friend of Sherlock's...
30 Oct 2026,·34 mins
Al Fine
Past and present are about to collide on the day of Livia's concert.
30 Oct 2026,·14 mins
6. Tipping the Black Spot
Although officially off the case, Castang still has a role to play.
08 Nov 1990,·30 mins
Hand of Cod by Callum Mitchell
A fisherman's yarn from Cornish writer Callum Mitchell.
23 Oct 2026,·14 mins
The Trust of Logres
The children near the end of their quest, over sea and under stone.
10 Sep 1995,·30 mins
Frankenstein. Part Six.
Haunted by guilt, Victor retreats into the Alps, where a fateful encounter awaits.
29 Oct 2026,·31 mins
Series 2
A Sensation Novel
Ebenezer Fudge’s literary characters come to life and critique his preposterous plots.
06 Nov 2018,·30 mins
Series 1
Language Teacher
Nick gets a job with a dominatrix, and Ronnie buys a lot of sinks.
21 Nov 2007,·30 mins
Piglet is Entirely Surrounded by Water by AA Milne
Read by Hayley Atwell and celebrating a century of Pooh.
16 Oct 2026,·13 mins
2. Transformation
Ruth will stop at nothing to get her revenge.
28 Feb 2016,·60 mins
2. Pantagruel
Pantagruel and his friend embark on a quest to discover whether marriage is for them.
18 Dec 2011,·60 mins
Episode 1
25 Oct 2026,·70 mins
8. Facades
Kay’s ‘Where are they now?’ episode takes a pivotal turn, when a familiar face shows up.
22 Jul 2025,·24 mins
Part Two: Chapter Two
Jonathan Swift’s satire following Lemuel Gulliver’s strange travels through odd lands.
01 Nov 2019,·12 mins
Episode 5
Toni realises she is not alone in the Villa Forgotten. Written by Jeanette Winterson.
11 Sep 2026,·13 mins
2. Dangers Ahead
Little boy Kay Harker sets out on a magical quest to find treasure. With Charles Dance.
17 Dec 2006,·60 mins
6. Battle
Falsely accused, blackmailed, ex-SAS agent Terry prepares for battle.
24 Jun 1984,·30 mins
The Children
Lucy Kirkwood's landmark play about generational responsibility in the face of disaster.
26 Sep 2026,·87 mins
