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The Roman detective hopes maritime matters can clear him, but Geminus brings bad news. Stars Anton Lesser and Trevor Peacock.
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Touching play of friendship between two women, who find common ground when confined to an insane asylum. Stars Sophie Thompson. Show more
Some unwelcome visitors arrive. Adapted from TV. With Wilfrid Brambell, Harry H Corbett and Leonard Rossiter. From May 1974. Show more
Kenneth Williams and Ted Ray romp through the permissive society. Songs and sketches with Miriam Margolyes. From June 1974. Show more
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News from Poona makes Dawkins think his wife was mad, but the detective isn't so sure. Sam Dastor reads HRF Keating's mystery.
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A Short History of Ireland
Episode 75: The French Are in the Bay; Nothing But Terror Will Keep Them in Order
15 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 Extra
The country's rich and turbulent story continues. With Richard Dormer, James Greene and Frances Tomelty.
Isabel joins her dying cousin Ralph in London, and she contemplates her future. Concluded by Miriam Margolyes.
Can Max come to terms with recent bereavement when he is still haunted by a tragic loss in his childhood? Read by Jim Norton.
How the Sibyl's prophecy came true, for the most unwilling emperor of them all. Stars Tom Goodman-Hill and Samuel Barnett. Show more
Mel Giedroyc hears about the farmer's wife who revolutionised resturants in Ireland, and learns how to dig like an archaeologist. Plus a Magical Mystery tour to a watery place.
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When barrister John Fuller-Carp's ambitions take a downward turn, he takes some extreme action. Stars John Bird. From June 1998. Show more
A man recalls the love affair he witnessed as a child, and that will influence the rest of his life. Read by Julian Wadham. Show more
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Some unwelcome visitors arrive. Adapted from TV. With Wilfrid Brambell, Harry H Corbett and Leonard Rossiter. From May 1974. Show more
Kenneth Williams and Ted Ray romp through the permissive society. Songs and sketches with Miriam Margolyes. From June 1974. Show more
The Roman detective hopes maritime matters can clear him, but Geminus brings bad news. Stars Anton Lesser and Trevor Peacock.
News from Poona makes Dawkins think his wife was mad, but the detective isn't so sure. Sam Dastor reads HRF Keating's mystery.
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A man recalls the love affair he witnessed as a child, and that will influence the rest of his life. Read by Julian Wadham. Show more
Captain Jet and Lemmy are not the only ones to heed the mysterious voice. 1955 classic set in 1972. Stars Andrew Faulds. Show more
The Roman detective hopes maritime matters can clear him, but Geminus brings bad news. Stars Anton Lesser and Trevor Peacock.
News from Poona makes Dawkins think his wife was mad, but the detective isn't so sure. Sam Dastor reads HRF Keating's mystery.
A woman thinks her late husband is alive, and someone would prefer the sleuth dead. Francis Durbridge thriller with Peter Coke. Show more
As the islanders argue about the club, Irene faces a dilemma over a talking dog. Stars Lynn Ferguson. From November 2002. Show more
A charity quiz night gives Trev the chance to boost office morale, or maybe destroy it. Stars Neil Pearson. From September 2004. Show more
How the Sibyl's prophecy came true, for the most unwilling emperor of them all. Stars Tom Goodman-Hill and Samuel Barnett. Show more
Kate is not appreciated by her husband or daughter, but receives affection from an unusual source. Read by Matilda Ziegler.
Touching play of friendship between two women, who find common ground when confined to an insane asylum. Stars Sophie Thompson. Show more
