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Duration: 44 minutes

First broadcast: Thu 13^th May 2021, 14:15 on BBC Radio 4 LWLatest broadcast: Sat 4^th Nov 2023, 21:00 on BBC Radio 4 FM

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Toby Jones plays the corrupt politician and financier Joseph Oldman, now enobled in GF Newman's series interweaving fact and fiction. Brian is waiting for his day in court. Show more

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GF Newman's The Corrupted: Series 6

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GF Newman's The Corrupted

Series 6

Episode 5

Duration: 44 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 17^th May 2021, 14:00 on BBC Radio 4 LWLatest broadcast: Sat 11^th Nov 2023, 21:00 on BBC Radio 4 LW

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The letter that Brian has been waiting for has finally turned up. But can he use it? Toby Jones stars in the final series of GF Newman's compelling criminal drama. Show more

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GF Newman's The Corrupted: Series 6

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GF Newman's The Corrupted

Series 6

Episode 6

Duration: 44 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 18^th May 2021, 14:15 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Sat 18^th Nov 2023, 21:00 on BBC Radio 4 LW

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Sonia Hope continues looking for the evidence that will incriminate Lord Olinska, while Brian waits for his day in court. Toby Jones stars in the final series. Show more

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GF Newman's The Corrupted: Series 6

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GF Newman's The Corrupted

Series 3

Episode 8

Duration: 44 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 18^th Jan 2017, 14:15 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Sat 1^st Oct 2022, 21:00 on BBC Radio 4 LW

Available for 7 months

Third series of the criminal family saga, based on GF Newman's novel. Joseph (Toby Jones) is recovering from a burst ulcer and is desperate to get back to work. Show more

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Joseph Oldman:: Toby Jones
Brian:: Joe Armstrong
Tony Wednesday:: Alec Newman
Cath:: Izabella Urbanowicz
Julian Tyrwhitt:: Jonathan Tafler
John Binden:: Charles Davies
Sonia:: Suzanne Proctor
Margaret Courtney:: Flora Montgomery
Simon Hatfield:: Joshua Akehurst
Margaret Thatcher:: Steve Nallon
Lionel Smith:: Kieron Jecchinis
Martha:: Serena Jennings
Girl:: Matilda Suett
Girl:: Bethany Suett
Writer:: GF Newman
Director:: Clive Brill
Producer:: Clive Brill

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GF Newman's The Corrupted: Series 3

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GF Newman's The Corrupted

Series 3

Episode 9

Duration: 44 minutes

First broadcast: Thu 19^th Jan 2017, 14:15 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Sat 8^th Oct 2022, 21:00 on BBC Radio 4 FM

Available for 7 months

The police have found a tape proving who started the fire at Joseph's buildings, while Tony Wednesday takes his proof on the paedophile ring to a high ranking MP. Show more

Contributors

Joseph:: Toby Jones
Brian:: Joe Armstrong
Tony Wednesday:: Alec Newman
Catherine:: Izabella Urbanowicz
Margaret Courtney:: Flora Montgomery
Margaret Thatcher:: Steve Nallon
Jose Picado:: Will Harrison-Wallace
DC Baldwin:: Tom Dawze
Lionel Smith:: Kieron Jecchinis
DC Slipper:: Mark Perry
Airey Neave:: Jonathan Rigby
Lord Goodman:: Ed Max
Kevin Wheeler:: Lucas Hare
Writer:: GF Newman
Director:: Clive Brill
Producer:: Clive Brill

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GF Newman's The Corrupted: Series 3

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GF Newman's The Corrupted

Series 3

Episode 10

Duration: 44 minutes

First broadcast: Fri 20^th Jan 2017, 14:15 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Sat 15^th Oct 2022, 21:00 on BBC Radio 4 LW

Available for 7 months

Third series of the criminal family saga, based on GF Newman's novel. Brian faces a life sentence for a murder he says he didn't commit. Show more

Contributors

Joseph Oldman:: Toby Jones
Brian:: Joe Armstrong
Tony Wednesday:: Alec Newman
Cath:: Izabella Urbanowicz
Melford Stevenson:: Richard Wilson
Jack Jacob:: Fortune Lloyd
Margaret Courtney:: Flora Montgomery
Julian Tyrwhitt:: Jonathan Tafler
Sir Donald:: Matthew Marsh
John Binden:: Charles Davies
Sonia:: Suzanne Proctor
Leah:: Jasmine Hyde
Lionel Smith:: Kieron Jecchinis
George Carman QC:: Nigel Cooke
Lord Goodman:: Edward Max
Kevin Wheeler:: Lucas Hare
Writer:: GF Newman
Director:: Clive Brill
Producer:: Clive Brill

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GF Newman's The Corrupted: Series 3

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GF Newman's The Corrupted

Series 4

Episode 1

Duration: 44 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 25^th Jun 2018, 14:15 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Sat 18^th Mar 2023, 21:00 on BBC Radio 4 FM

Available for 7 months

Toby Jones stars as Joseph Olinska - gangster turned MP - achieving success by any means. It's the 1980s and his stepson Brian Oldman is back in jail for a crime he didn't commit. Show more

Contributors

Joseph Oldman/Olinska:: Toby Jones
Brian:: Joe Armstrong
Catherine:: Izabella Urbanowicz
Tony Wednesday:: Alec Newman
Leah Cohen:: Jasmine Hyde
Kevin Wheeler:: Lucas Hare
Margaret Thatcher:: Steve Nallon
Warder Dewitt:: Matthew Marsh
AC Jennings:: Nicholas Murchie
Judge Melford Stevenson:: Richard Wilson
Fenwick:: Theo Fraser Steele
Mr Wilkes:: Will Harrison-Wallace
Sonia:: Lotte Rice
Doreen:: Lotte Rice
Writer:: GF Newman
Director:: Clive Brill
Producer:: Clive Brill

GF Newman's The Corrupted

Series 4

Episode 2

Duration: 44 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 26^th Jun 2018, 14:15 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Sat 25^th Mar 2023, 21:00 on BBC Radio 4 LW

Available for 7 months

Toby Jones stars as the corrupt MP Joseph Olinska. While his stepson Brian languishes in jail, Joseph continues to launder money for South American drug barons. Show more

Contributors

Joseph Oldman/Olinska:: Toby Jones
Brian:: Joe Armstrong
Catherine:: Izabella Urbanowicz
Tony Wednesday:: Alec Newman
Leah Cohen:: Jasmine Hyde
Kevin Wheeler:: Lucas Hare
Margaret Thatcher:: Steve Nallon
Warder Dewitt:: Matthew Marsh
AC Jennings:: Nicholas Murchie
Judge Melford Stevenson:: Richard Wilson
Fenwick:: Theo Fraser Steele
Mr Wilkes:: Will Harrison-Wallace
Sonia:: Lotte Rice
Doreen:: Lotte Rice
Writer:: GF Newman
Director:: Clive Brill
Producer:: Clive Brill

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GF Newman's The Corrupted: Series 4

Series

GF Newman's The Corrupted

Series 4

Episode 7

Duration: 44 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 3^rd Jul 2018, 14:15 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Sat 29^th Apr 2023, 21:00 on BBC Radio 4 LW

Available for 7 months

Toby Jones stars as corrupt businessman and MP Joseph Olinska. Gallo's Ponzi scheme has imploded, and it seems that Joseph's bank is under threat. But Joseph got out in time. Show more

Contributors

Joseph Oldman/Olinska:: Toby Jones
Brian:: Joe Armstrong
Catherine:: Izabella Urbanowicz
Tony Wednesday:: Alec Newman
Michael O'Dell:: Alec Newman
Margaret Courtney:: Flora Montgomery
Kevin Wheeler:: Lucas Hare
Margaret Thatcher:: Steve Nallon
Hank Nolan:: Nigel Cooke
AC Roland:: Nigel Cooke
Tyrwhitt:: Jonathan Tafler
Pongo:: David Ajao
Brian Perry:: Nicholas Murchie
Lionel Smith:: Kieron Jecchinis
Gerald Ronson:: Edward Max
Warder Shenton:: Charles Davies
Author:: GF Newman
Director:: Clive Brill
Producer:: Clive Brill

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GF Newman's The Corrupted: Series 4

Series

GF Newman's The Corrupted

Series 4

04/07/2018

Duration: 44 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 4^th Jul 2018, 14:15 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Sat 6^th May 2023, 21:00 on BBC Radio 4 FM

Available for 7 months

Toby Jones stars as corrupt MP Joseph Olinska. Now considered a psychiatric case, Brian has been sent to Broadmoor prison having incited riots protesting his innocence. Show more

Contributors

Joseph Oldman/Olinska:: Toby Jones
Brian:: Joe Armstrong
Catherine:: Izabella Urbanowicz
Tony Wednesday:: Alec Newman
Leah Cohen:: Jasmine Hyde
Kevin Wheeler:: Lucas Hare
Margaret Courtney:: Flora Montgomery
Hank Nolan:: Nigel Cooke
Warder Dewitt:: Matthew Marsh
Dr Rickard:: Nicholas Murchie
John Redvers:: Joseph Kloska
Andrew McDowell:: Kieron Jecchinis
Gerald Ronson:: Edward Max
Sonia:: Lotte Rice
Doreen:: Lotte Rice
Author:: GF Newman
Director:: Clive Brill
Producer:: Clive Brill

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GF Newman's The Corrupted: Series 4

Series

GF Newman's The Corrupted

Series 1

Episode 5

Duration: 44 minutes

First broadcast: Fri 25^th Oct 2013, 14:15 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Sat 2^nd Oct 2021, 21:00 on BBC Radio 4 LW

Available for 7 months

Jack is finally forced into completing national service, but he refuses to box for his regiment. When he hears that his mother is ill, he is forced to think of a means of escape. Show more

Contributors

Joey Oldman:: Toby Jones
Cath Oldman:: Denise Gough
Brian Oldman:: Rory McMenamin
Jack Braden:: Tom Weston-Jones
CSM:: Lewis MacLeod
Ronnie Kray:: Lewis MacLeod
Sammy Cohen:: Jonathan Tafler
Capt Tyrwhitt:: Jonathan Tafler
Bobby Brown:: Charlie Davies
Lambert:: Charlie Davies
Billy Hill:: Robert Glenister
Keffo:: Robert Glenister
Joshua:: Chinna Woddu
Pongo:: Chinna Woddu
Bank Manager:: Matthew Townshend
Tinkerbell:: Michael Eaves
Tom Driberg:: Nigel Cooke
Charlie Richardson:: Oliver Mawdsley
Gladys Brown:: Catherine Henderson
Narrator:: Ross Kemp
Director:: Clive Brill
Producer:: Clive Brill
Writer:: GF Newman

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GF Newman's The Corrupted

Series 1

Episode 6

Duration: 44 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 28^th Oct 2013, 14:15 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Sat 9^th Oct 2021, 21:00 on BBC Radio 4 FM

Available for 7 months

While working in a shoe shop, Brian meets the MP Tom Driberg and embarks on a new course in life. Joey visits Jack's casino and realises there are new ways to make money. Show more

Contributors

Joey Oldman:: Toby Jones
Cath Oldman:: Denise Gough
Brian Oldman:: Rory McMenamin
Ruth Sutton:: Kellie Shirley
Jack Braden:: Tom Weston-Jones
DI Drury:: Tom Weston-Jones
Rikki the Malt:: Matthew Marsh
Win Booker:: Lotte Rice
Sammy Cohen:: Jonathan Tafler
Spotty:: Jonathan Tafler
Ronnie Kray:: Lewis MacLeod
Basil Jones:: Lewis MacLeod
John Bindon:: Charlie Davies
Dealer:: Oliver Mawdsley
Narrator:: Ross Kemp
Director:: Clive Brill
Producer:: Clive Brill
Writer:: GF Newman

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GF Newman's The Corrupted

Series 1

Episode 7

Duration: 44 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 29^th Oct 2013, 14:15 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Sat 16^th Oct 2021, 21:00 on BBC Radio 4 LW

Available for 7 months

Joey is determined to find a way for Brian to avoid National Service and, at the same time, increases his business dealings with Sammy – with disastrous consequences. Show more

Contributors

Joey Oldman:: Toby Jones
Cath Oldman:: Denise Gough
Brian Oldman:: Rory McMenamin
Jack Braden:: Tom Weston-Jones
Billy Hill:: Robert Glenister
Arnold Goodman:: Edward Max
Eddie Richardson:: Charlie Davies
Sammy Cohen:: Jonathan Tafler
Spotty:: Jonathan Tafler
Ronnie Kray:: Lewis MacLeod
Harold Wilson:: Lewis MacLeod
Tom Driberg:: Nigel Cooke
Policeman:: Theo Fraser Steele
Martha Baines:: Kellie Shirley
Narrator:: Ross Kemp
Director:: Clive Brill
Producer:: Clive Brill
Writer:: GF Newman

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GF Newman's The Corrupted

Series 1

Episode 8

Duration: 44 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 30^th Oct 2013, 14:15 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Sat 23^rd Oct 2021, 21:00 on BBC Radio 4 LW

Available for 7 months

Joey starts investing in property in run down Notting Hill Gate but, in doing so, puts the Kray Brothers' noses out of joint. Who will win in the property wars? Show more

Contributors

Joey Oldman:: Toby Jones
Cath Oldman:: Denise Gough
Brian Oldman:: Rory McMenamin
Jack Braden:: Tom Weston-Jones
Billy Hill:: Robert Glenister
DI Drury:: Matthew Marsh
Charlie Richardson:: Oliver Mawdsley
Leah Cohen:: Jasmine Hyde
Ronnie Kray:: Lewis MacLeod
Alfie:: Lewis MacLeod
Violet Kray:: Ruth Gemmell
Sergeant Watling:: Nigel Cooke
DS Fenwick:: Theo Fraser Steele
Narrator:: Ross Kemp
Director:: Clive Brill
Producer:: Clive Brill
Writer:: GF Newman

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GF Newman's The Corrupted

Series 1

Episode 9

Duration: 44 minutes

First broadcast: Thu 31^st Oct 2013, 14:15 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Sat 30^th Oct 2021, 21:00 on BBC Radio 4 FM

Available for 7 months

Brian has been seriously hurt in gangland warfare. After his return from hospital, he feels sure the family has been making plans without him. Show more

Contributors

Joey Oldman:: Toby Jones
Cath Oldman:: Denise Gough
Brian Oldman:: Rory McMenamin
Jack Braden:: Tom Weston-Jones
John Bloom:: Theo Fraser Steele
Bank Manager:: Matthew Townshend
DI Bulmer:: Matthew Townshend
Arnold Goodman:: Edward Max
DI Drury:: Matthew Marsh
Sammy Cohen:: Jonathan Tafler
Leah Cohen:: Jasmine Hyde
Sergeant Watling:: Nigel Cooke
Tony Wednesday:: Petrice Jones
Student:: Kellie Shirley
Narrator:: Ross Kemp
Director:: Clive Brill
Producer:: Clive Brill
Writer:: GF Newman

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GF Newman's The Corrupted

Series 1

Episode 10

Duration: 44 minutes

First broadcast: Fri 1^st Nov 2013, 14:15 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Sat 6^th Nov 2021, 21:00 on BBC Radio 4 LW

Available for 7 months