Crime

5. The Things that Emerge with the Dark

Police Constable Jamie Hewitt is still in danger...

02 May 1968,·30 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

The Hound of the Baskervilles: Part Four

Watson investigates on Holmes’s behalf, getting to know Sir Henry’s new neighbours.

21 May 2026,·52 mins

Shadows in Bronze

6. Showdown

The Roman sleuth faces a final showdown, but a reunion is bittersweet.

28 Feb 2005,·30 mins

Episode 2

As Karen wreaks more havoc, Henry makes a discovery.

29 Jan 1995,·90 mins

The Toff and the Runaway Bride

6. Confrontation in Paris

Can the Toff finally solve the mystery and unmask the murderer?

12 Jul 1975,·30 mins

The Further Adventures of Sherlock Holmes - Series 3

The Ferrers Documents

What is the link between a landlord, a missing witness and a break-in at Baker Street?

16 Jan 2009,·45 mins

Retribution - The Unravelling of a Murder

Episode 5

Stone: a detective series created by Danny Brocklehurst. Written by Richard Monks.

11 Jan 2019,·44 mins

10. Guilty

Samantha Cookes is guilty.

04 Dec 2025,·11 mins

McLevy in the New World (Series 3)

2/2. Names in the Dust

Brian Cox stars in series 3 of the drama by David Ashton, set in San Francisco in 1849.

01 Jul 2025,·44 mins

Series 4

5. Assoilized

Drama serial exploring crime through a psychological lens.

03 Mar 2026,·44 mins

5. Hostile Intent Bias

Marnie closes in on the identity of Adam McTavish’s killer. By Nick Walker.

06 Jun 2025,·14 mins

Episode 10

A twist in the tale in this final instalment.

15 Dec 2021,·17 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

File 084: The Reveal

Tessa finally hears the truth about who killed Drew.

30 Dec 2025,·24 mins

Series 2

6. The Gift of the Emperor

The gentleman thief plans the theft of a valuable pearl.

06 Jul 1988,·30 mins

Angel's Share

Sunita's plan hangs in the balance and all depends on Primakov - is he in a buying mood?

07 Feb 2025,·14 mins

Series 6

Heather

The detective duo are at a loss to find a suspect in the case of a violent attack.

06 Jun 2018,·1 min

5. The Laundromat

Locked out of their building, Nora and Frankie realise their charity has been scammed.

25 Apr 2022,·20 mins

3. The Price of Silence

True crime. Charles Nicholl investigates the death of playwright Christopher Marlowe.

16 May 2022,·44 mins