Listener Requests

Listeners request repeats of memorable programmes with some intriguing stories as to why.

Malcolm and Brenda seem worlds apart, until ornithology provides common ground.

David Ashworth explains why he chose Punters

Mark returns from university and heads to the bookies - much to his mother's disapproval.

Allan Hedley explains why he chose A Proper Charlie

Factory worker Charlie Garside tries to stir his colleagues into political action.

Eric desperately looks for the pudding-rice in a hypermarket. It is a race against time.

4 Extra's listeners request their favourite programmes from the BBC's archive.

Sue Reilly explains why she chose The Gazebo

Elliot Nash writes crime serials - and then finds himself the victim of a blackmailer.

Mark Hough explains why he chose The Great Times Crossword Conspiracy

Jim's work in sales is thwarted by the focus on The Times crossword by the staff.

David Stokes explains why he chose Truckin' Maggie!

The Magna Carta goes on tour around America with a truck driver and a history scholar.

Tony’s got a golf game planned. Can he keep it a secret from Liz and the rest of family?

Paul Thomas explains why he chose Year of the Owl

"Through the dark shadows comes the melancholy cry of night”. Year in the life of an owl.

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