First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra
4 Extra Debut. At the start of 1665, a severe frost brings London's horses to a standstill and the streets are given over to football. With Kris Marshall, Katherine Jakeways. Show more
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra
A freezing cold winter gives way to a May heatwave, and the dreaded bubonic plague claims its first victims. With Kris Marshall, Katherine Jakeways. Show more
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra
More people infected with plague, while Sam is busy with navy work, since England is now at war with the Dutch. With Kris Marshall, Katherine Jakeways. Show more
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra
By the end of the year, deaths from the plague begin to go down, and London starts to recover, but there are still few boats on the river. With Kris Marshall, Katherine Jakeways. Show more