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Duration: 14 minutes

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

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The Earl of Rosebury, Rudyard Kipling, Edith Wharton and others pay tribute to the King of Belgium in a book published in December 1914. Show more

Duration: 14 minutes

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

Available for years

Arnold Bennet, Thomas Hardy, Emmeline Pankhurst and others pay tribute to the King of Belgium in a book published in December 1914. Show more

Duration: 14 minutes

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

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Henri Bergson, Mary Cholmondeley, Pierre Loti and others pay tribute to the King of Belgium in a book published in December 1914. Show more

Duration: 15 minutes

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

4 Extra Debut. Peter Moore's account of the quest to understand the weather: 19th century naval officer, Robert FitzRoy. Read by Tim McMullan. Show more

Peter Moore - The Weather Experiment

Prognostications and Forecasts

Duration: 15 minutes

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

Peter Moore's account of the quest to understand the weather: Robert FitzRoy and weather forecasting. Read by Tim McMullan. Show more

Duration: 15 minutes

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

Peter Moore's account of the quest to understand the weather: innovation and enquiry at Greenwich. Read by Tim McMullan. Show more

Peter Moore - The Weather Experiment

Shipwreck and Storm Warnings

Duration: 15 minutes

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

Peter Moore's account of the quest to understand the weather: tragedy and innovative storm warnings. Read by Tim McMullan. Show more

Duration: 15 minutes

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

Peter Moore's account of the quest to understand the weather: pioneering research takes to the skies. Read by Tim McMullan. Show more

Saturday Drama

Hattie Naylor - The Forgotten

Duration: 1 hour

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

The aftermath of a nameless war is the setting for a dark retelling of the story of 'The Sleeping Beauty'. Stars Tim McMullan. Show more

Contributors

Ireena and Rosa:
Laura Greenwood
Young Charonne:
Harry McEntire
Charonne:
Tim McMullan
Sylvanne:
Ruth Mitchell
Director:
Paul Dodgson

Genres

Book of the Week

Beethoven for a Later Age

Episode 1: An Audition

Duration: 15 minutes

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

Edward Dusinberre's illuminating account of life as the Tackas Quartet's first violinist and the challenge of performing Beethoven's extraordinary music. Tim McMullan reads. Show more

Book of the Week

Beethoven for a Later Age

Episode 2: The First Season

Duration: 15 minutes

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

Edward Dusinberre recalls his first season as the Takacs Quartet's first violinist and finds that adapting to life as a touring performer has its challenges. Show more

Book of the Week

Beethoven for a Later Age

Episode 3: Irretrievably Fractured

Duration: 15 minutes

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

Edward Dusinberre recalls a time of loss and grief. He finds solace in performing Beethoven's turbulent Opus 59, No 2. Show more

Book of the Week

Beethoven for a Later Age

Episode 4: Recreation

Duration: 15 minutes

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

Edward Dusinberre and his fellow musicians set about recreating Beethoven's extraordinary music for CD. Show more

Book of the Week

Beethoven for a Later Age

Episode 5: Convalescence

Duration: 15 minutes

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

The Takacs Quartet's first violinist Edward Dusinberre reflects on his career with his fellow players and Beethoven's late and transcendent music. Show more

15 Minute Drama

The Diary of Samuel Pepys: Series 7

Episode 2

Duration: 15 minutes

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

In February, Sam declares he is 'the happiest a man can be'. But Elizabeth and the maid do not get on. Starring Kris Marshall and Katherine Jakeways. Show more

Contributors

Samuel Pepys:
Kris Marshall
Elizabeth Pepys:
Katherine Jakeways
Mrs Knipp:
Sophie Thompson
Uncle Wight:
Ewan Bailey
Mrs Lane:
Eiry Thomas
Lord Brouncker:
Tim McMullan
Aunt Wight:
Manon Edwards
Director:
Kate McAll
Producer:
Kate McAll

Genres

15 Minute Drama

The Diary of Samuel Pepys: Series 7

Episode 5

Duration: 15 minutes

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

Sam is besieged by desperate wives whose men fought at sea for no money. One of them makes a moving appeal. Stars Kris Marshall and Katherine Jakeways. Show more

15 Minute Drama

The Diary of Samuel Pepys: Series 7

Episode 1

Duration: 15 minutes

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

Rumours that 1666 might prove to be an unlucky year are of no concern to Samuel Pepys. He is far more interested in his new friend, Mrs Knipp. With Kris Marshall. Show more

Contributors

Samuel Pepys:
Kris Marshall
Elizabeth Pepys:
Katherine Jakeways
Mr Kriton:
Alun Raglan
Mrs Knipp:
Sophie Thompson
Lord Brouncker:
Tim McMullan
King Charles:
Ewan Bailey
James, Duke of York:
Ewan Bailey
Director:
Kate McAll
Producer:
Kate McAll

Genres

15 Minute Drama

The Diary of Samuel Pepys

Episode 2

Duration: 15 minutes

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

Sam is at Whitehall when he spots Debs, his former maid and lover. Unable to resist his pounding heart, he follows her. With Kris Marshall and Katherine Jakeways. Show more

Magpie Murders

Series 1

Episode 1

Duration: 43 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One EastLatest broadcast: on BBC One Scotland HD

Available for years

Susan Ryeland, the editor of best-selling crime writer Alan Conway, is drawn into her own mystery when Conway is found dead and the last chapter of his new manuscript missing. Show more

Contributors

Susan Ryeland:
Lesley Manville
Alan Conway:
Conleth Hill
Atticus Pünd:
Tim McMullan
Charles Clover:
Michael Maloney
Andreas Patakis:
Alexandros Logothetis
Katie Williams:
Claire Rushbrook
Locke/Chubb:
Daniel Mays
James/Fraser:
Matthew Beard

Magpie Murders

Series 1

Episode 2

Duration: 43 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One North East & CumbriaLatest broadcast: on BBC One Wales HD

Available for years

Searching for the missing last chapter, Susan visits Abbey Grange, the grand home of Alan Conway, where she discovers that his notes are also missing. Show more

Contributors

Susan Ryeland:
Lesley Manville
Alan Conway:
Conleth Hill
Atticus Pünd:
Tim McMullan
Charles Clover:
Michael Maloney
Andreas Patakis:
Alexandros Logothetis
Katie Williams:
Claire Rushbrook
Locke/Chubb:
Daniel Mays
James/Fraser:
Matthew Beard