Anna is haunted by lifelong secrets. Judith's presence in the house causes her fears and guilt to surface. Stars Julia McKenzie. Show more
The Stories
The Easter Lilies
15 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW
Julia McKenzie reads Jane Gardam's classic story in which a spinster dreams of adorning her suburban church with the wild lilies of her time in Malta, with unexpected results... Show more
Malcolm needs some help. Sue has a spot of time on her hands. Winchester beckons. Starring Julia McKenzie and Gus Brown. From 2017. Show more
Michael Frayn's Matchbox Theatre
Episode 3
28 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra
From an unusual memorial to household repairs – an all-star cast share a hilarious view of us all. With Roger Allam. From 2015. Show more
Michael Frayn's Matchbox Theatre
Episode 4
30 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra
From street demos to speaking gibberish – an all-star cast portray a hilarious view of us all. With Martin Jarvis. From 2015. Show more
Self-styled 'old battleaxe' Barbara befriends new fellow teacher, Sheba, but feels betrayed when the younger woman has an affair with an underage pupil. Starring Judi Dench. Show more
The Penny Dreadfuls
Don Quixote
57 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra
4 Extra Debut. The comedy trio’s take on the classic tome, the quest of peasant Sancho and a would-be knight. Stars Sylvester McCoy. From 2018. Show more
The Penny Dreadfuls
Macbeth Rebothered
1 hour
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Available for 5 months
4 Extra Debut. An alternative spin on the tale of Shakespeare’s noble king. Stars Greg McHugh with Susan Calman as the narrator. From 2014. Show more
The Penny Dreadfuls
The Odyssey
1 hour
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Available for years
The trio tackle Homer's tale of Odysseus's epic and eventful journey home from the Trojan Wars. With Robert Webb. From 2015. Show more
The Penny Dreadfuls
The Curse of the Beagle
1 hour
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Available for years
4 Extra Debut. It's 1831 and Charles Darwin sets off aboard the HMS Beagle. Seafaring family romp starring the comedy trio. From July 2016. Show more
The Penny Dreadfuls
Le Carré on Spying
57 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra
A John le Carré-style romp through 1960s Berlin, trying to uncover a mole in the Secret Service. With Mark Heap. From 2017. Show more
The Penny Dreadfuls
Revolution
55 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Available for 2 months
The comedy trio tell the epic tale of the French Revolution. Co-starring Richard E Grant and Sally Hawkins. From July 2011. Show more
The Mystery of Edwin Drood
Episode 1
1 hour
First broadcast: on BBC HDLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Wales
Period drama adapted from the novel by Charles Dickens. Opium addict and choirmaster John Jasper's obsessive desire for his nephew's fiancée Rosa drives him to destruction. Show more
The Mystery of Edwin Drood
Feature Length
1 hour, 58 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC FourLatest broadcast: on BBC Four HD
Period drama adapted from the novel by Charles Dickens. Opium addict and choirmaster John Jasper's obsessive desire for his nephew's fiancee Rosa drives him to destruction. Show more
The Mystery of Edwin Drood
Episode 2
1 hour
First broadcast: on BBC HDLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Wales
Period drama adapted from the novel by Charles Dickens. Jasper is torn apart by Edwin's disappearance but pursues Rosa with an intensity that pushes him to the edge of sanity. Show more
Drama on 4
True West
1 hour, 30 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW
Sam Shepard's fiery examination of the relationship and rivalry between two brothers - screenwriter Austin and older, estranged brother Lee. Starring Philip and Robert Glenister. Show more
Julia and Benjamin meet by chance and start dating. When Julia introduces him to her grown-up children, they question if Benjamin's intentions are financially motivated.
Julia is reeling from the revelations about Benjamin's past. But the future is up to her.
Actors Julia McKenzie and Rufus Jones join Matt Baker and Alex Jones to talk about the TV adaptation of JK Rowling's The Casual Vacancy. Show more
Drama that brings together the lives of the people of Cranford. With the arrival of new residents and a new doctor, the women of the town sparkle with anticipation. Show more