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A Short History of Ireland
Episode 78: The Rebellion Spreads North; Rebellion in County Antrim
15 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 Extra
The country's rich and turbulent story continues. With Richard Dormer, James Greene and Frances Tomelty.
Doris Lessing - The Grass Is Singing
Episode 3: Marriage and the Homestead
15 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 Extra
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Mel Giedroyc hears the story of Welsh quilts being made in... Ethiopia. Plus the eye tracker that can tell what you're thinking before you even know it yourself.
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It's time for the Bombay detective to test the theory that he's been building for days. Sam Dastor reads HRF Keating's mystery.
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Frank Rodgers's memory begins to return, but he remembers something terrible. Stars Andrew Faulds and Alfie Bass. From 1955. Show more
The Roman detective hunts for an elusive sculptor; a chance encounter gives him the edge. Stars Anton Lesser and Trevor Peacock.
It's time for the Bombay detective to test the theory that he's been building for days. Sam Dastor reads HRF Keating's mystery.
After a curious train journey to Geneva for his investigation, the suave sleuth gets a surprise revelation. Stars Peter Coke. Show more
Dave tackles the local traffic problem, but will the villagers support him? Stars Jonathan Tafler and Lesley Sharp. From May 1994.
Ken Handley pitches to a motorway services chain. Advertising satire with Martin Jarvis and Wendy Richard. From January 1982. Show more
Prince Dimitri follows Katerina to Siberia, but will she accept his marriage proposal? Stars Katherine Igoe and Richard Dillane. Show more
The story of a marriage, and a moment in time when what was lost is regained. A late afternoon in a snowy wood and a casual, careless slip are all it takes. Read by Barbara Barnes. Show more
Lavinia Murray's play about the life of Victorian journalist pioneer, feminist and campaigner, Bessie Rayner Parkes. Stars Sarah Parks. From June 1999. Show more
