BBC Radio 4

BBC Radio 4 is a radio channel that started transmitting on the 30th September 1967. It replaced BBC Home Service.

Radio 4

Intelligent speech, the most insightful journalism, the wittiest comedy, the most fascinating features and the most compelling drama and readings anywhere in UK radio.

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Lia Williams

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Sara Maitland

Fairy Tales Retold by Sara Maitland: Sleeping Beauty Wakes Up

Sleeping Beauty Wakes Up

Fairy Tales Retold by Sara Maitland

BBC Radio 4 Extra - Fairy Tales Retold by Sara Maitland, Sleeping Beauty Wakes Up

Sara Maitland gives her own distinctive spin to the classic fairy tale of Sleeping Beauty.

Sara Maitland puts her own spin on a classic fairy tale. Would the lovers really live happily ever after? Read by Lia Williams.

Sara Maitland puts her own spin on the classic fairy tale Sleeping Beauty. After that kiss, would the lovers really live happily ever after? 

Read by Lia Williams.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 2002.

BBC Radio 4 Extra

Your digital radio entertainment station showcasing the best in comedy and drama

Your digital radio entertainment station showcasing the best in comedy and drama. With recent favourites from BBC Radio 4.

Drama: SciFi & Fantasy

Sara Maitland puts her own distinctive and magical spin on classic fairy tales

Short story writer Sara Maitland puts her own distinctive and magical spin on classic fairy tales

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