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.

Radio 4 Extra marks the 300th anniversary - 28 October 1726 - of the publication of Gulliver's Travels by Jonathan Swift. Jonathan Swift (1667-1745), the author of 'Gulliver's Travels', is interviewed, in depth, about his public as well as his personal - sometimes very personal...

In 1729, Jonathan Swift published 'A Modest Proposal' to solve poverty in Ireland. Now, six contemporary Irish poets make proposals to tackle today's social inequalities.

Part 1/2. Charmer Chichikov arrives in town with his Narrator in tow and starts touting for Dead Souls. Why? What on earth is he going to do with them? Suspicions come to a head at the Governor's Ball, the highlight of provincial Russian society. Nikolai Gogol's comic tour de...

All set for divorce and a new home, ad man Ken Handley gets a surprise at the agency.

The Holly Bibbly (or Holy Bible) gets rewritten by Nigel Rees, Jo Kendall, Fred Harris and Chris Emmett.

Elizabeth falls for local handyman Charlie Bates because he looks like Frank Sinatra.

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

Five years later, headmistress Sarah and ex-pupil Carly bump into each other in the street. Carly is angry and Sarah isn't sure why.

Harriett institutes a new set of workplace bullying guidelines for the team, which proves to be more trouble than it's worth. Clive and Gladys battle it out in a fundraising challenge and Ken faces transportation issues.

The three main Abrahamic faiths, Judaism, Christianity and Islam, teach a belief in the unseen, but with ghosts, there is a struggle. Kirsty Logan discovers how ghosts are not a truly universal folklore. While ghosts make an appearance in the Bible, in the tale of Saul and the...

A space for Christian reflection with Bible reading, prayer and music.

Matthew Parris and Paul Daniels explore the life of Harry Houdini with his biographer William Kalush, who argues that the master escapologist may have been murdered by spiritualists. From September 2009.

In the second part of her series examining the place of confidence in modern life, Laura Barton considers how far our schooling and social background influence our confidence.

Part 1/2. Charmer Chichikov arrives in town with his Narrator in tow and starts touting for Dead Souls. Why? What on earth is he going to do with them? Suspicions come to a head at the Governor's Ball, the highlight of provincial Russian society. Nikolai Gogol's comic tour de...

All set for divorce and a new home, ad man Ken Handley gets a surprise at the agency.

The Holly Bibbly (or Holy Bible) gets rewritten by Nigel Rees, Jo Kendall, Fred Harris and Chris Emmett.

Elizabeth falls for local handyman Charlie Bates because he looks like Frank Sinatra.

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

Five years later, headmistress Sarah and ex-pupil Carly bump into each other in the street. Carly is angry and Sarah isn't sure why.

Stuart Maconie's quiz focuses on the events and culture of different decades within living memory. Three contestants of varying ages each answer questions on their own particular chosen decade - which could be the one they grew up in, or one they know plenty about for some other...

Saffron is trying to juggle her time between her aromatherapy business, feng shui in her bedroom, and coping with her four-year-old, who is pining for their missing pet iguana. She needs Sally's help.

May 1744: Alexander Pope is on his deathbed in Twickenham; Jonathan Swift is losing his wits in Dublin. The two friends have not seen each other in 17 years, although each is very much on the other's mind. In his final hours, Pope talks to his emotional and intellectual...

A new story from the award-winning Katherine Rundell. A pair of spectacles made by a centaur has an extraordinary and magical effect on the human wearer. Read by Katherine Rundell herself.

Matthew Parris and Paul Daniels explore the life of Harry Houdini with his biographer William Kalush, who argues that the master escapologist may have been murdered by spiritualists. From September 2009.

In the second part of her series examining the place of confidence in modern life, Laura Barton considers how far our schooling and social background influence our confidence.

Part 1/2. Charmer Chichikov arrives in town with his Narrator in tow and starts touting for Dead Souls. Why? What on earth is he going to do with them? Suspicions come to a head at the Governor's Ball, the highlight of provincial Russian society. Nikolai Gogol's comic tour de...

All set for divorce and a new home, ad man Ken Handley gets a surprise at the agency.

The Holly Bibbly (or Holy Bible) gets rewritten by Nigel Rees, Jo Kendall, Fred Harris and Chris Emmett.

Elizabeth falls for local handyman Charlie Bates because he looks like Frank Sinatra.

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

Five years later, headmistress Sarah and ex-pupil Carly bump into each other in the street. Carly is angry and Sarah isn't sure why.

Stuart Maconie's quiz focuses on the events and culture of different decades within living memory. Three contestants of varying ages each answer questions on their own particular chosen decade - which could be the one they grew up in, or one they know plenty about for some other...

Saffron is trying to juggle her time between her aromatherapy business, feng shui in her bedroom, and coping with her four-year-old, who is pining for their missing pet iguana. She needs Sally's help.

May 1744: Alexander Pope is on his deathbed in Twickenham; Jonathan Swift is losing his wits in Dublin. The two friends have not seen each other in 17 years, although each is very much on the other's mind. In his final hours, Pope talks to his emotional and intellectual...

A new story from the award-winning Katherine Rundell. A pair of spectacles made by a centaur has an extraordinary and magical effect on the human wearer. Read by Katherine Rundell herself.

Harriett institutes a new set of workplace bullying guidelines for the team, which proves to be more trouble than it's worth. Clive and Gladys battle it out in a fundraising challenge and Ken faces transportation issues.

Comedian Elis James compares key figures in Welsh history to determine Wales' ultimate heroes.

Tonight Rob Deering concludes his chat with Tom Walker (aka Jonathan Pie). They chat about how the political landscape has changed since Tom started writing Jonathan Pie, and why that makes for a more fulfilling writing and comedy challenge.

Marcus Brigstocke invites actress Meera Syal to try new experiences, including watching a football match. From January 2013.

Craig Campbell joins Stephen K Amos to offer an idiot's guide to first impressions.