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Horizon

2020

Toxic Town: The Corby Poisonings

Duration: 59 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two HDLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Wales HD

The unknown story of the worst child-poisoning case since thalidomide, featuring a landmark legal battle by a group of mothers determined to uncover the truth. Show more

Protecting Our Children

Episode 2: Expecting Trouble

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: on BBC HDLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Scotland

Documentary series following Bristol's child protection teams. Annie must have a security escort when she meets a couple to discuss their unborn child's safety. Show more

Contributors

Narrator:
Lesley Sharp
Executive Producer:
Julian Mercer
Series Producer:
Sacha Mirzoeff

Protecting Our Children

Episode 3: I Want My Baby Back

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: on BBC HDLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Scotland

Documentary series following Bristol's child protection teams. When is it right to remove a baby, and when should you allow them to stay at home? Show more

Contributors

Narrator:
Lesley Sharp
Director:
Emma Burman
Assistant Producer:
Claire Martin
Assistant Producer:
Sasha Djurkovic

15 Minute Drama

Charlotte Bronte - Shirley

Episode 8: News

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Something is very wrong with Shirley, but she refuses to tell anybody what ails her. Can Louis finally persuade her to confide in him? Show more

15 Minute Drama

Charlotte Bronte - Shirley

Episode 9: Confessions

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra

1811, Yorkshire. Shirley and Caroline stay awake all night waiting to hear whether Robert will survive. Stars Lesley Sharp. Show more

15 Minute Drama

Charlotte Bronte - Shirley

Episode 10: The Winding Up

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra

1811, Yorkshire. For Shirley, it's a time of change, and decisions need to be made. Stars Lesley Sharp. Show more

15 Minute Drama

Charlotte Bronte - Shirley

Episode 1: Cousins

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LWLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra

4 Extra Debut. 1811, Yorkshire. 'Something unromantic as a Monday morning.' So begins Charlotte Bronte's passionate tale. Stars Lesley Sharp. Show more

Contributors

Charlotte Bronte:
Lesley Sharp
Robert Moore:
Joseph Kloska
Louis Moore:
Joel MacCormack
Helstone:
Sean Murray
Hortense Moore:
Priyanga Burford
Mr Sympson:
David Seddon
Director:
Tracey Neale
Adaptor:
Rachel Joyce

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15 Minute Drama

Charlotte Bronte - Shirley

Episode 4: Whitsuntide

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LWLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra

1811, Yorkshire. Can Shirley's charity help to alleviate the suffering of the poor in Briarfield? Stars Lesley Sharp. Show more

Duration: 52 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC HDLatest broadcast: on BBC HD

Chilling drama. James Parkin (John Hurt) encounters an apparition on a desolate British beach. The supernatural being begins to haunt him - with terrifying consequences. Show more

Contributors

James Parkin:
John Hurt
Alice Parkin:
Gemma Jones
Adaptor:
Neil Cross
Author:
MR James
Executive Producer:
Ben Evans

Horizon

2021

Horizon Special: The Vaccine

Duration: 1 hour, 29 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two HDLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Wales

With unique access to five vaccine teams around the globe, this is the extraordinary inside story of the unprecedented quest to develop and make vaccines to fight Covid-19. Show more

Contributors

Narrator:
Lesley Sharp
Executive Producer:
Helena Braun
Executive Producer:
Archie Baron
Executive Producer:
Janet Tobias
Executive Producer:
Roger Lopez

Drama on 4

Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit

Episode 1

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra

4 Extra Debut. A unique coming of age story and a darkly funny tale of religious excess and human obsession. Starring Lesley Sharp. Show more

Contributors

Mrs Winterson:
Lesley Sharp
Little Jeanette:
Eleanor Worthington-Cox
Jeanette:
Katie West
Pastor Spratt:
Vincent Franklin
Miss Jewsbury:
Pauline Lynch
Mrs White:
Susan Jameson
Elsie Norris:
Angela Pleasance
Mrs Arkwright:
Vicky Licorish
Director:
Helen Perry

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Drama on 4

Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit

Episode 2

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Now 16, Jeanette’s future as a budding missionary is called into question when she falls in love with one of her converts, Starring Lesley Sharp. Show more

Contributors

Mrs Winterson:
Lesley Sharp
Jeanette:
Katie West
Pastor Spratt:
Vincent Franklin
Miss Jewsbury:
Pauline Lynch
Mrs White:
Susan Jameson
Elsie Norris:
Angela Pleasance
Mrs Arkwright:
Vicky Licorish
The Demon:
Sam Rix
Director:
Helen Perry

Genres

Duration: 59 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two EnglandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Northern Ireland

Filmed with unprecedented access, this episode goes inside the Bank to show how it prints our cash, ensures our money holds its value and sets the UK’s interest rate. Show more

Contributors

Narrator:
Lesley Sharp
Director:
Rob McCabe
Executive Producer:
Liesel Evans
Executive Producer:
Rebecca North
Producer:
Emily Bunt
Production Manager:
Fiona McDonald
Production Manager:
Felicity Arkell
Production Company:
Raw TV

Duration: 58 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two HDLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Wales

From preparing the British financial system for the possible impacts of Brexit to keeping billions of pounds worth of gold secure, this episode goes inside the Bank of England during 2018. Show more

Contributors

Narrator:
Lesley Sharp
Director:
Rob McCabe
Executive Producer:
Liesel Evans
Executive Producer:
Rebecca North
Producer:
Emily Bunt
Production Manager:
Fiona McDonald
Production Manager:
Felicity Arkell
Production Company:
Raw TV

15 Minute Drama

Charlotte Bronte - Shirley

Episode 7: The First Blue Stocking

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra

1811, Yorkshire. Shirley is horrified when she discovers her uncle is determined to find her a husband of his choosing. Stars Lesley Sharp. Show more

15 Minute Drama

Charlotte Bronte - Shirley

Episode 6: The Valley of the Shadow of Death

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra

1811, Yorkshire. Robert has suddenly left the county, unaware that Caroline has fallen into a deep sickness. Stars Lesley Sharp. Show more

15 Minute Drama

Charlotte Bronte - Shirley

Episode 5: A Proposal

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LWLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra

1811, Yorkshire. Rioters have stormed Robert's mill as Shirley and Caroline wait anxiously for news. Stars Lesley Sharp. Show more

15 Minute Drama

Charlotte Bronte - Shirley

Episode 2: Caroline Goes Visiting

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LWLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra

1811, Yorkshire. Caroline Helstone is in love with Robert Moore, but will he ever be hers? Stars Lesley Sharp and Sean Murray. Show more

15 Minute Drama

Charlotte Bronte - Shirley

Episode 3: Good Works

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LWLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra

1811, Yorkshire. Shirley begins to question Caroline about her interest in Robert Moore after making a startling discovery. Stars Lesley Sharp. Show more

8.51 to Brighton

Episode 3: Housekeeping, by Vanessa Gebbie

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Everyone is a stranger on a train, but no one is stranger than the housekeeper in this unnerving tale. Read by Lesley Sharp. Show more

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