4 Extra Debut. 1991, the last gasps of the USSR: Mikhail Gorbachev is imprisoned in a Black Sea dacha during a coup. Stars John Shrapnel. Show more
Hear witnesses take the stand as Tommy Sheridan fights the perjury charges in one of Scotland's most sensational trials. Using court transcripts, we recreate the drama of the trial. Show more
The Life and Times of David Lloyd George
Episode 1: Don't Try, Do It...
1 hour
First broadcast: on BBC Two Northern Ireland (Analogue)Latest broadcast: on BBC Two Wales
David Lloyd George's career as a lawyer takes a fateful turn when he marries the daughter of a wealthy landowner and becomes a Liberal Party parliamentary candidate. Show more
Ed Harris's provocative play addressing social inequality and unseen urban divisions. A couple awake one morning to find their neighbourhood has been enclosed by a wall. Show more
The Republicans
Ronald Reagan: Hanging By Our Thumbs
44 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW
Available for years
Jonathan Myerson's entertaining new dramas follow the political swings of the Republican Party, through the personal stories of its presidents. Show more
David Park - The Truth Commissioner
Episode 3
15 minutes
The newly appointed Minister for Children and Culture in Belfast needs to prove himself in his new post. Read by Gerard Murphy.
David Park - The Truth Commissioner
Episode 4
15 minutes
The Truth and Reconciliation process investigates the disappearance of Connor Walshe during the Troubles. Read by Gerard Murphy.
David Park - The Truth Commissioner
Episode 5
15 minutes
The man who recruited Connor Walshe as an informer has to appear before the new Irish Commission. Read by Gerard Murphy.
David Park - The Truth Commissioner
Episode 2
15 minutes
In his new post, Henry Stanfield's estranged daughter thinks he can help in the search for Connor Walshe. Read by Gerard Murphy.
David Park - The Truth Commissioner
Episode 6
15 minutes
A government minister and an ex-policeman may be implicated in the disappearance of a boy years earlier. Read by Gerard Murphy.
David Park - The Truth Commissioner
Episode 7
15 minutes
Hiding out in America, Michael Madden is visited by two men who hand him an envelope. Read by Gerard Murphy.
David Park - The Truth Commissioner
Episode 8
15 minutes
Pressure from outside forces mounts as the hearing of the Connor Walshe case approaches. Read by Gerard Murphy.
David Park - The Truth Commissioner
Episode 1
15 minutes
4 Extra Premiere. A new appointment is made as the Truth and Reconciliation process is adopted in Northern Ireland. Read by Gerard Murphy.
Classic drama. An idealistic politician (Broderick Crawford) starts out with a dream to improve the lives of others, but becomes just like those he used to oppose.
Saturday Drama
Hattie Naylor - J'Accuse
1 hour
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Louis Gregori's right-wing and nationalistic views on the guiltless Jewish French army officer Alfred Dreyfus. Stars Mark Heap. Show more
As wedding bells peal across the English countryside, Christabel makes a commitment to married life in a country soon to be at war with her own.
Trapped in Germany by the outbreak of war, Christabel finds herself at the mercy of Allied air raids and Peter's secret work is put at risk when she takes in two house guests.
As Peter's secret work becomes increasingly dangerous, Christabel takes the boys to the safety of the Black Forest but is forced to return to Berlin by some terrifying news.
Germany faces a humiliating defeat. Peter's life hangs in the balance as Christabel arrives at Ravensbruck Concentration Camp to plead for him.
Can you feel loss for something you’ve never known?
An environmental thriller starring Pearl Mackie, Tanya Moodie & Pippa Haywood. With theme music by Bonobo. #Forest404 Show more