BBC Radio 4 Extra

Marvel and DC, the two titans of America superhero comics, have been locked in cosmic battle for over six decades - raging across publishing, radio, TV, movies, gaming and animation. It's one of the greatest rivalries in the history of pop culture.

The last clever knot has been unravelled. George Smiley devises a stratagem to entice the Russian 'mole' to reveal his identity... Starring Bernard Hepton as George Smiley. John le Carre's classic 1974 novel of Cold War espionage. Adapted in seven parts by Rene Basilico.

Can Straker and Abdul avoid the chasing Karianides, and foil the Sand Leopard's sinister plans?

Sarah and her mother Eleanor wage a war of attrition, until Russell steps in.

With east/west relations in crisis, Tony takes it upon himself to launch his very own diplomatic mission.

Roger's formidable Auntie Hilda announces she's coming to live with them. Feisty but frail, she bonds instantly with Amy the dog, and is a hit with all their friends.

It's 1952, and an architect and his wife take a chance on two siblings, released from borstal.

Carly is 23. She has come back home to live in Berkshire. She goes to her old school to visit her ex-headmistress Sarah.

Will Tim Brooke-Taylor be fooled by Dulcie Gray, Miles Kington or John Wells?

When Ebenezer Fudge's characters come to life, they start to critique his preposterous plots.