Four of the best recent episodes of the much-loved, long-running comedy panel game. With Nicholas Parsons in the chairman's seat, Just a Minute is the unfailingly witty series in which Paul Merton, Clement Freud and a variety of guest players attempt to speak for one minute on a given topic - without hesitation, repetition or deviation!

Four of the very best recent editions of the comedy panel game, hosted by Nicholas Parsons and featuring Paul Merton, Clement Freud and a host of guest players.

Four full-cast chilling dramas from the classic 1970s radio series, presented by and starring Vincent Price. The four episodes on this CD are: Cat's Cradle (15/9/1973); Come As You Are (6/4/1974); Speciality of the House (13/4/1974); and The Ninth Removal (20/4/1974).

The TARDIS lands in Paris in 1572 at the time of the massacre of the French Protestants at the hands of the Catholic Queen Mother, Catherine de Medici. Worryingly for the TARDIS crew, it appears that the hated Catholic dignitary the Abbot of Amboise is a dead ringer for the Doctor himself... This is a four-part Doctor Who story from 1966, wiped fro...

William Hartnell is the original Doctor in the most epic Doctor Who story ever made, in which his arch-enemies the Daleks threaten to destroy the fabric of Time itself! In their quest to gain control of the Solar System, the Daleks have taken possession of the Time Destructor, a weapon which threatens the safety of all who stand in their way. As th...

Simon Jones, who played Arthur Dent in The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, presents a look back at the life and work of a writer who has captivated the imagination of millions. When Douglas Adams created The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy for BBC Radio 4, it was the genesis of a science fiction comedy legend. In this programme, Simon Jones t...

Interviews, discussions, readings and poems celebrating motherhood in all its diversity.This compilation of extracts from the much-loved BBC Radio 4 programme Woman's Hour looks at the changing role of mothers over the last fifty years; the relationships that they have enjoyed with their children, how they have juggled the work/life balance and how...

John Inverdale presents another hilarious selection of resounding clangers from the very sporting BBC Sports Department. Here are the gremlins, giggles, goofs and gaffes that can turn an innocent sports report into a commentator's nightmare - and a listener's dream. So 'corpse' with the Test Match Special team, relish 'own goal' innuendoes with gui...

Sid Perks came from Birmingham and ran the village shop with Polly. After that, he became the landlord of the Bull pub at the heart of the village, where he remained for the rest of his life.

Spanking New on 7 is BBC7's first original comedy series. Compered by Robin Ince (from BBC2's The Office, E4's The Pilot Show and Radio 4's The In-Crowd) it showcases new or unknown stand-up comedians. This release features the best of the first series, including material not featured in the original BBC7 broadcasts. Spanking New on 7 has an edgier...

The Cybermen make their first ever appearance whilst William Hartnell's Doctor nears the end of his first incarnation, in this classic soundtrack adventure with linking narration by Anneke Wills. The year is 1986, and at the South Pole the crew of the Snowcap Base have detected a new planet on their radar. The arrival of the Doctor, Ben and Polly...

On the planet Telos, the Doctor and his friends encounter a party of archaeologists intent on uncovering the mythical `tomb of the Cybermen'. Only the Doctor seems aware of the folly of this venture, but suddenly it's too late - the ice tombs are open, and the Cybermen are coming back to life... Trapped underground with the Cyber Controller and his...

These two much-loved series, originally available as separate cassette releases, featured the late Peter Tinniswood's legendary creations Uncle Mort and Carter Brandon. As the pair tour Britain, Uncle Mort's recollections make for some hilarious moments. In Uncle Mort's North Country, having been granted a week's holiday, Carter Brandon, with hi...

The TARDIS arrives on an extinct volcanic island, beneath which lies a fantastic subterranean world inhabited by the primitive Atlanteans. The Doctor and his companions move from the frying pan to fire when they are rescued, from death at the jaws of hungry sharks, by the mad Professor Zaroff - whose plans involve nothing less than the destruction...

It's 1966, and London's brand new Post Office Tower looms over the Doctor and Dodo as they step from the TARDIS. When the Doctor meets Professor Brett, creator of a new, superintelligent computer called WOTAN, he is intrigued to hear of a plan to link all the major computers around the world.

Facing the marauding monsters is Patrick Troughton as the second Doctor, in adventures set in Tibet and London.

Tim Pigott-Smith presents a unique audio snapshot of the history of the Twentieth Century. Released in ten volumes, Eyewitness provides a rare opportunity to hear the history of the 20th century described by those who were actually there. Tim Pigott-Smith weaves together fascinating reminiscences taken from the BBC archives - many previously unbroa...

Eyewitness provides a rare and fascinating opportunity to hear the events of the century described by those who saw them happen. A wealth of BBC archive recordings, some never previously broadcast, is interwoven with an illuminating commentary by the historian Joanna Bourke. Published in ten volumes, Eyewitness examines the role and the life of the...

It's back! the Radio Four panel game that's not about sport, music, television, advertising, books, hats or gardening. Written by Kevin Cecil & Andy Riley who won a BAFTA for writing Robbie The Reindeer for Aardman Animations the show is hosted by the glorious Sue Perkins (of Mel & Sue fame). The regulars are Simon Pegg ( of Spaced and Big...

It's back! the Radio Four panel game that's not about sport, music, television, advertising, books, hats or gardening. Just funny rounds with funny ideas. Written by Kevin Cecil & Andy Riley who won a BAFTA for writing Robbie The Reindeer for Aardman Animations the show is hosted by the glorious Sue Perkins (of Mel & Sue fame). The regulars...

The three stories - The Myth Makers, The Massacre and The Highlanders - find the TARDIS in Ancient Greece, 16th Century France and 18th Century Scotland. William Hartnell stars as the Doctor in The Myth Makers and The Massacre, whilst Patrick Troughton steps into the role for The Highlanders. Linking narration is provided by Peter Purves and Frazer...