Programme Index

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 12^th Dec 2017, 14:30 on BBC Radio 4 ExtraLatest broadcast: Wed 31^st Jan 2024, 02:15 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Available for 9 months

A trip to Leamington brings Dombey into the circle of the formidable Mrs Skewton. Stars Nicky Henson and Fenella Fielding. Show more

Charles Dickens

Dombey and Son

8. Missing at Sea

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 13^th Dec 2017, 14:30 on BBC Radio 4 ExtraLatest broadcast: Thu 1^st Feb 2024, 02:15 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Available for 9 months

Captain Cuttle seeks news of young Walter Gay, missing at sea. Starring Ben Crowe and Abigail Hollick. Show more

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DramaClassic & Period

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Series

Charles Dickens

Dombey and Son

10. Wedding Bells!

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: Fri 15^th Dec 2017, 14:30 on BBC Radio 4 ExtraLatest broadcast: Sat 3^rd Feb 2024, 03:15 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Available for 9 months

Florence meets her new mama and something stirs in Edith's cold heart. Stars Helen Schlesinger and Abigail Hollick. Show more

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DramaClassic & Period

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Series

Charles Dickens

Dombey and Son

9. Mischief, Arrogance and Ambition

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: Thu 14^th Dec 2017, 14:30 on BBC Radio 4 ExtraLatest broadcast: Fri 2^nd Feb 2024, 02:15 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Available for 9 months

Cold, disdainful Edith wins the hearts of Dombey and his manager. Stars Helen Schlesinger and Fenella Fielding. Show more

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DramaClassic & Period

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Series

Charles Dickens

Dombey and Son

5. Paul Collapses!

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: Fri 8^th Dec 2017, 14:30 on BBC Radio 4 ExtraLatest broadcast: Sat 27^th Jan 2024, 03:15 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Available for 9 months

London, mid-19th century. The dark and unknown sea that rolls round all the world. Stars Alex Jennings and Robert Glenister. Show more

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DramaClassic & Period

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Series

Charles Dickens

Dombey and Son

3. Dombey Junior is Sent to Brighton

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 6^th Dec 2017, 14:30 on BBC Radio 4 ExtraLatest broadcast: Thu 25^th Jan 2024, 02:15 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Available for 9 months

Paul is sent to Brighton for his health. Stars Alex Jennings, Trevor Peacock and Jacob Theato. Show more

Genres

DramaClassic & Period

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Series

Charles Dickens

Dombey and Son

4.Learning! Learning! Learning!

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: Thu 7^th Dec 2017, 14:30 on BBC Radio 4 ExtraLatest broadcast: Fri 26^th Jan 2024, 02:15 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Available for 9 months

The heavy duty of learning at Doctor Blimber's Academy. Stars Robert Glenister and Eliza Darby. Show more

Genres

DramaClassic & Period

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Series

Charles Dickens

Dombey and Son

1. It's a Boy!

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 4^th Dec 2017, 14:30 on BBC Radio 4 ExtraLatest broadcast: Tue 23^rd Jan 2024, 02:15 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Available for 9 months

London, mid-19th century. At last, a boy is born to Paul Dombey, but at what cost? Stars Alex Jennings and Robert Glenister. Show more

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DramaClassic & Period

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Series

Charles Dickens

Dombey and Son

2. Florence Wants Her Mother

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 5^th Dec 2017, 14:30 on BBC Radio 4 ExtraLatest broadcast: Wed 24^th Jan 2024, 02:15 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Available for 9 months

Young Florence Dombey falls into the clutches of good Mrs Brown. Stars Geraldine James and Pam Ferris. Show more

Genres

DramaClassic & Period

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Series

Charles Dickens

Dombey and Son

12. The Newly-weds Return

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 19^th Dec 2017, 14:30 on BBC Radio 4 ExtraLatest broadcast: Wed 7^th Feb 2024, 02:15 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Available for 8 months

The Dombeys return from their honeymoon and embark upon a frosty married life. Stars Robert Glenister and Helen Schlesinger. Show more

Genres

DramaClassic & Period

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Series

Charles Dickens

Dombey and Son

19. Reunited

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: Thu 28^th Dec 2017, 14:30 on BBC Radio 4 ExtraLatest broadcast: Fri 16^th Feb 2024, 02:15 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Available for 8 months

Dombey's manager, Mr Carker, has an appointment with fate. Stars Claire Rushbrook and Adrian Lukis. Show more

Genres

DramaClassic & Period

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Series

Charles Dickens

Dombey and Son

17. Dombey Abandoned

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 26^th Dec 2017, 14:30 on BBC Radio 4 ExtraLatest broadcast: Wed 14^th Feb 2024, 02:15 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Available for 8 months

As Florence is reunited with her old friend, Rob the Grinder spills the beans. Stars Claire Rushbrook and Geraldine James. Show more

Genres

DramaClassic & Period

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Series

Charles Dickens

Dombey and Son

16. Homeless and Hopeless

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 25^th Dec 2017, 14:30 on BBC Radio 4 ExtraLatest broadcast: Tue 13^th Feb 2024, 02:15 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Available for 8 months

Cast out of her home, who can Florence turn to? With Trevor Peacock and Abigail Hollick. From December 2007. Show more

Genres

DramaClassic & Period

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Series

Charles Dickens

Dombey and Son

18. Edith's Revenge

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 27^th Dec 2017, 14:30 on BBC Radio 4 ExtraLatest broadcast: Thu 15^th Feb 2024, 02:15 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Available for 8 months

Walter Gay plucks up the courage to tell Florence what she means to him. Stars Robert Glenister and Joseph Arkley. Show more

Genres

DramaClassic & Period

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Series

Charles Dickens

Dombey and Son

20. Wedding Bells

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: Fri 29^th Dec 2017, 14:30 on BBC Radio 4 ExtraLatest broadcast: Sat 17^th Feb 2024, 03:15 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Available for 8 months

As Florence and Walter embark on a new life, Dombey reaches the limits of despair. Stars Abigail Hollick and Robert Glenister. Show more

Genres

DramaClassic & Period

Brand

Series

Charles Dickens

Dombey and Son

11. Lost at Sea!

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 18^th Dec 2017, 14:30 on BBC Radio 4 ExtraLatest broadcast: Tue 6^th Feb 2024, 02:15 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Available for 9 months

Harriet Carker tries to appeal to her brother's better nature. With Claire Rushbrook and Katy Cavanagh. From December 2007. Show more

Genres

DramaClassic & Period

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Series

Charles Dickens

Dombey and Son

15. Defiant Edith Demands Freedom

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: Fri 22^nd Dec 2017, 14:30 on BBC Radio 4 ExtraLatest broadcast: Sat 10^th Feb 2024, 03:15 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Available for 8 months

Edith is driven to extreme measures by Dombey's attempts to control her. Stars Robert Glenister and Helen Schlesinger. Show more

Genres

DramaClassic & Period

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Series

Charles Dickens

Dombey and Son

13. Frosty Relations

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 20^th Dec 2017, 14:30 on BBC Radio 4 ExtraLatest broadcast: Thu 8^th Feb 2024, 02:15 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Available for 8 months

Edith Dombey tries to reason with her husband. Stars Robert Glenister and Helen Schlesinger. Show more

Genres

DramaClassic & Period

Brand

Series

Charles Dickens

Dombey and Son

14. Marital Crisis

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: Thu 21^st Dec 2017, 14:30 on BBC Radio 4 ExtraLatest broadcast: Fri 9^th Feb 2024, 02:15 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Available for 8 months

Dombey engages Carker to act as intermediary with his wife. With Robert Glenister and Alex Jennings. Show more

Genres

DramaClassic & Period

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Series

Charles Dickens

Dombey and Son

6. Dombey and Daughter

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 11^th Dec 2017, 14:30 on BBC Radio 4 ExtraLatest broadcast: Tue 30^th Jan 2024, 02:15 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Available for 9 months

Dombey is in deep mourning for his son. Florence turns to her father for solace but he turns away. Stars Robert Glenister. Show more

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DramaClassic & Period

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