Programme Index

Duration: 28 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 19^th Oct 2016, 11:00 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Tue 27^th Jun 2023, 02:30 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

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The kids begin to wonder if Charlie Bates is man at the helm material? Starring Amanda Hale and Andy Nyman. From 2016. Show more

15 Minute Drama

Jane Eyre

Episode 8

15 Minute Drama: Jane Eyre

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 9^th Mar 2016, 10:41 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Wed 9^th Mar 2016, 19:45 on BBC Radio 4 LW

Jane has run from Thornfield and Rochester. She has barely eaten and has been sleeping on the moors in the pouring rain. Her strength is failing fast. Show more

Contributors

Jane:: Amanda Hale
St John Rivers:: George Watkins
Diana:: Katie Redford
Mary:: Rebecca Hamilton
Rosamund:: Evie Killip
Director:: Tracey Neale
Producer:: Tracey Neale
Author:: Charlotte Bronte
Adaptor:: Rachel Joyce

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Drama

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15 Minute Drama

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15 Minute Drama

Jane Eyre

Episode 9

15 Minute Drama: Jane Eyre

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: Thu 10^th Mar 2016, 10:45 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Thu 10^th Mar 2016, 19:45 on BBC Radio 4 LW

Has St John discovered Jane's secret? Show more

Contributors

Jane:: Amanda Hale
St John:: George Watkins
Mary:: Rebecca Hamilton
Diana:: Katie Redford
Director:: Tracey Neale
Producer:: Tracey Neale
Author:: Charlotte Bronte
Adaptor:: Rachel Joyce

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Drama

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15 Minute Drama

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Classic Serial

The World According to Garp

Episode 3

Classic Serial: The World According to Garp

Duration: 58 minutes

First broadcast: Sun 19^th Jan 2014, 15:00 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Sat 13^th May 2017, 03:00 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

A devastating road accident has life-changing effects on Garp and his family. Stars Lee Ingleby and Miranda Richardson. Show more

Contributors

Garp:: Lee Ingleby
Duncan:: Adam Thomas Wright
Walt:: Adam Greaves-Neal
Helen:: Lyndsey Marshal
Jenny Fields:: Miranda Richardson
Roberta Muldoon:: Jonathan Keeble
John Wolfe:: John Guerrasio
Mrs Ralph:: Charlotte Emmerson
Mrs Poole:: Carys Eleri
Michael Milton:: Harry Jardine
Jillsy:: Emma Fielding
Sally:: Emma Fielding
Jenny Garp:: Emma Fielding
Pooh Percy:: Amanda Hale
Ellen James:: Amanda Hale
Director:: Nadia Molinari
Adaptor:: Linda Marshall Griffiths
Writer:: John Irving

Genres

DramaClassic & Period

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Classic Serial

Series

The White Queen

Episode 8

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: Sun 4^th Aug 2013, 21:00 on BBC One HDLatest broadcast: Sun 4^th Aug 2013, 21:00 on BBC One Wales

Dramatic adaptation of Philippa Gregory's novels set during the Wars of the Roses. After years of peace an untimely death once again engulfs Elizabeth in a fight for the throne. Show more

Contributors

Countess of Warwick:: Juliet Aubrey
Jane Shore:: Emily Berrington
Thomas Grey:: Ashley Charles
The Duke of Buckingham:: Arthur Darvill
Robert Brackenbury:: Shaun Dooley
Queen Elizabeth:: Rebecca Ferguson
Duchess Cecily:: Caroline Goodall
Lord Thomas Stanley:: Rupert Graves
Lady Margaret Beaufort:: Amanda Hale
King Edward:: Max Irons
Dr Lewis:: Michael Jenn
Anthony Rivers:: Ben Lamb
Henry Tudor:: Michael Marcus
Anne Neville:: Faye Marsay
Princess Elizabeth:: Freya Mavor
Jasper Tudor:: Tom McKay
Princess Cecily:: Elinor Crawley
Prince Richard:: Ted Allpress
Prince Edward:: Sonny Serkis
Richard Grey:: Ed Brody
Producer:: Gina Cronk
Director:: Colin Teague
Writer:: Malcolm Campbell

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The White Queen

Armistead Maupin - Tales of the City

Babycakes

Episode 1

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 14^th Jul 2014, 10:45 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Tue 23^rd Jan 2018, 02:30 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

4 Extra Debut. Armistead Maupin's fourth 'Tales of the City' novel. The Aids pandemic has arrived in San Francisco. Michael is bereft while Brian wants a baby. Show more

Contributors

Mary Ann:: Laurel Lefkow
Mrs Madrigal:: Kate Harper
Michael:: Jos Slovick
Brian:: Simon Lee Phillips
Theresa:: Buffy Davis
Connie:: Amanda Hale
Simon:: Kieran Hodgson
Ned:: Louis Labovitch
Waiter:: Greg Lockett
Director:: Susan Roberts
Adaptor:: Bryony Lavery
Author:: Armistead Maupin

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Armistead Maupin - Tales of the City

Babycakes

Episode 3

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 16^th Jul 2014, 10:45 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Thu 25^th Jan 2018, 02:30 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Michael is in England after swapping his apartment with Englishman Simon. Brian wants a baby with Mary Ann. Stars Jos Slovick. From July 2014. Show more

Contributors

Mary Ann:: Laurel Lefkow
Mrs Madrigal:: Kate Harper
Michael:: Jos Slovick
Brian:: Simon Lee Phillips
Miss Treves:: Amanda Hale
Simon:: Kieran Hodgson
Wilfred:: Damian Lynch
Director:: Susan Roberts
Adaptor:: Bryony Lavery
Author:: Armistead Maupin
Producer:: Susan Roberts

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Armistead Maupin - Tales of the City

Babycakes

Episode 4

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: Thu 17^th Jul 2014, 10:45 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Fri 26^th Jan 2018, 02:30 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

1983. Michael is in England in pursuit of Mona. Mary Ann is trying to get pregnant. Stars Laurel Lefkow and Jos Slovick. From July 2014. Show more

Contributors

Mary Ann:: Laurel Lefkow
Mrs Madrigal:: Kate Harper
Michael:: Jos Slovick
Brian:: Simon Lee Phillips
Theresa:: Buffy Davis
Miss Treves:: Amanda Hale
Simon:: Kieran Hodgson
Wilfred:: Damian Lynch
Bunny:: Nick Haverson
Director:: Susan Roberts
Adaptor:: Bryony Lavery
Author:: Armistead Maupin
Producer:: Susan Roberts

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Armistead Maupin - Tales of the City

Babycakes

Episode 2

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 15^th Jul 2014, 10:45 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Wed 24^th Jan 2018, 02:30 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

While The Queen is visiting San Francisco, Mary Ann meets Simon, a British officer who has left the Royal Yacht Britannia. Stars Laurel Lefkow. From July 2014. Show more

Contributors

Mary Ann:: Laurel Lefkow
Mrs Madrigal:: Kate Harper
Michael:: Jos Slovick
Brian:: Simon Lee Phillips
Connie:: Amanda Hale
Simon:: Kieran Hodgson
Jerry:: Greg Lockett
Director:: Susan Roberts
Adaptor:: Bryony Lavery
Author:: Armistead Maupin
Producer:: Susan Roberts

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Armistead Maupin - Tales of the City

Babycakes

Episode 5

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: Fri 18^th Jul 2014, 10:45 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Sat 27^th Jan 2018, 02:30 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Mary Ann has told Brian her news about Simon. Michael is still in England trying to track down Mona. Stars Simon Lee Phillips. From July 2014. Show more

Contributors

Mary Ann:: Laurel Lefkow
Mrs Madrigal:: Kate Harper
Michael:: Jos Slovick
Brian:: Simon Lee Phillips
Mona:: Buffy Davis
Miss Treves:: Amanda Hale
Connie:: Amanda Hale
Wilfred:: Damian Lynch
Teddy:: Nick Haverson
Maitre D':: Greg Lockett
Wally:: Greg Lockett
Director:: Susan Roberts
Adaptor:: Bryony Lavery
Author:: Armistead Maupin

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Babycakes Omnibus

BBC Radio 4 Extra

Duration: 1 hour, 5 minutes

First broadcast: Sat 19^th Jul 2014, 12:00 on BBC Radio 4 ExtraLatest broadcast: Sun 20^th Jul 2014, 02:00 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Made for 4 Extra. Omnibus of the dramatisation of Armistead Maupin's fourth Tales of the City novel.

Contributors

Mary Ann:: Laurel Lefkow
Mrs Madrigal:: Kate Harper
Michael:: Jos Slovick
Brian:: Simon Lee Phillips
Theresa:: Buffy Davis
Connie:: Amanda Hale
Simon:: Kieran Hodgson
Ned:: Louis Labovitch
Waiter:: Greg Lockett
Director:: Susan Roberts
Adaptor:: Bryony Lavery
Author:: Armistead Maupin

Armistead Maupin - Tales of the City (Omnibus)

Armistead Maupin - Tales of the City (Omnibus)

Babycakes

BBC Radio 4 Extra

Duration: 1 hour, 15 minutes

First broadcast: Sun 28^th Jan 2018, 06:00 on BBC Radio 4 ExtraLatest broadcast: Mon 29^th Jan 2018, 01:00 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Set in San Francisco in 1983 following the drug and sex counter-culture, the AIDS pandemic has arrived. Starring Laurel Lefkow. From July 2014.

Contributors

Mary Ann:: Laurel Lefkow
Mrs Madrigal:: Kate Harper
Michael:: Jos Slovick
Brian:: Simon Lee Phillips
Theresa:: Buffy Davis
Connie:: Amanda Hale
Simon:: Kieran Hodgson
Ned:: Louis Labovitch
Waiter:: Greg Lockett
Director:: Susan Roberts
Adaptor:: Bryony Lavery
Author:: Armistead Maupin

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Ripper Street

Series 1

Episode 7: A Man of My Company

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: Sun 17^th Feb 2013, 21:00 on BBC One HDLatest broadcast: Sun 17^th Feb 2013, 21:00 on BBC One Wales

Crime drama set in Victorian London. An international shipping magnate arrives in town to complete the acquisition of an ailing London shipping line. Show more

Contributors

Detective Inspector Edmund Reid:: Matthew Macfadyen
Fred Best:: David Dawson
Emily Reid:: Amanda Hale
Rose Erskine:: Charlene McKenna
Theodore P Swift:: Ian McElhinney
Daniel Goldman:: Oliver Cotton
Martha Fanthorpe:: Shauna Macdonald
Joshua Fields:: Rod Hallett

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Man at the Helm

Episode 4

Duration: 28 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 26^th Oct 2016, 11:30 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Tue 4^th Jul 2023, 02:30 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

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Elizabeth has to get a job and she is soon having run-ins with her new boss. Starring Amanda Hale and Andy Nyman. From 2016. Show more

Contributors

Lizzie:: Eloise Webb
Amy:: Fern Deacon
Little Jack:: Ben Barker
Elizabeth:: Amanda Hale
Mr Holt:: Nick Underwood
Tannoy:: Elizabeth Bennett
Deano:: Sam Rix
Newsreader:: Sam Rix
Director:: Gemma Jenkins
Author:: Nina Stibbe
Adaptor:: Amanda Whittington

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ComedySitcoms

Series

Man at the Helm

Ripper Street

Series 1

Episode 1: I Need Light

Duration: 1 hour, 10 minutes

First broadcast: Sun 30^th Dec 2012, 21:00 on BBC One Northern IrelandLatest broadcast: Sun 30^th Dec 2012, 21:00 on BBC One Scotland

Crime drama set in Victorian London. A young woman is found brutally murdered, the hallmark signs of the Ripper upon her. Has Jack returned to the East End? Show more

Contributors

Detective Inspector Edmund Reid:: Matthew Macfadyen
Detective Sergeant Bennet Drake:: Jerome Flynn
Captain Homer Jackson:: Adam Rothenberg
Long Susan:: MyAnna Buring
PC Dick Hobbs:: Jonathan Barnwell
Chief Inspector Fred Abberline:: Clive Russell
Sergeant Donald Artherton:: David Wilmot
Fred Best:: David Dawson
Rose Erskine:: Charlene McKenna
Emily Reid:: Amanda Hale
Christian Thwaites:: Steven Robertson
Sir Arthur Donaldson:: Mark Dexter
Joseph Smeaton:: Geoff Bell
Cecil Creighton:: Julian Bleach
Pornographer:: Morgan Jones
Tour Guide:: Garry Mountaine
Maud Thwaites:: Sarah Gallagher
Copper:: Bush Moukarzel
Fight Umpire:: Sean Duggan
Producer:: Stephen Smallwood
Director:: Tom Shankland
Writer:: Richard Warlow

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Ripper Street

Series 1

Episode 6: Tournament of Shadows

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: Sun 3^rd Feb 2013, 21:00 on BBC One HDLatest broadcast: Sun 3^rd Feb 2013, 21:00 on BBC One Channel Islands

Crime drama set in Victorian London. The killing of a Jewish anarchist leads Reid and the team into the British government's fight against global terrorism. Show more

Contributors

Detective Inspector Edmund Reid:: Matthew Macfadyen
Detective Sergeant Bennet Drake:: Jerome Flynn
Captain Homer Jackson:: Adam Rothenberg
Deborah Goren:: Lucy Cohu
Commissioner James Monro:: Michael McElhatton
Chief Inspector Fred Abberline:: Clive Russell
Emily Reid:: Amanda Hale
Long Susan:: MyAnna Buring
Sergeant Donald Artherton:: David Wilmot
PC Dick Hobbs:: Jonathan Barnwell
Isaac Bloom:: Justin Avoth
Joshua Bloom:: Ferdinand Kingsley
Peter Morris (Zotkin):: Peter Ferdinando
Constantine:: Derek Riddell
Volsky:: David Verrey
Lucy Eames:: Ignacy Rybarczyk
Norwood:: Edward Peel
Docker:: Damien Devaney
Pound:: Tommy O'Neill
Producer:: Stephen Smallwood
Director:: Colm McCarthy
Writer:: Toby Finlay

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Ripper Street

Series 1

Episode 8: What Use Our Work

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: Sun 24^th Feb 2013, 21:00 on BBC One HDLatest broadcast: Sun 24^th Feb 2013, 21:00 on BBC One Wales

Crime drama set in Victorian London. A kidnapping offers Reid cause to assemble his men and tackle the white slavery ring operating in their midst. Show more

Contributors

Detective Inspector Edmund Reid:: Matthew Macfadyen
Detective Sergeant Bennet Drake:: Jerome Flynn
Captain Homer Jackson:: Adam Rothenberg
Long Susan:: MyAnna Buring
Deborah Goren:: Lucy Cohu
Fred Best:: David Dawson
Emily Reid:: Amanda Hale
Chief Inspector Fred Abberline:: Clive Russell
Rose Erskine:: Charlene McKenna
Sergeant Donald Artherton:: David Wilmot
PC Dick Hobbs:: Jonathan Barnwell
Victor Silver:: David Oakes
Clara Silver:: Ruta Gedmintas
Barnaby Silver:: Kristian Nairn
Joseph Lavender:: Linal Haft
Bella:: Gillian Saker
Frank Goodnight:: Edoardo Ballerini
Streetwalker:: Rebecca Grimes
Mary:: Anabel Sweeney
Producer:: Stephen Smallwood
Director:: Andy Wilson
Writer:: Richard Warlow

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Man at the Helm

Episode 1

Duration: 28 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 5^th Oct 2016, 11:30 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Tue 13^th Jun 2023, 02:30 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

The madcap schemes of three 1970s Leicestershire kids trying to find their divorced mum a new man. Stars Eloise Webb. From 2016. Show more

Contributors

Lizzie:: Eloise Webb
Amy:: Fern Deacon
Little Jack:: Ben Barker
Elizabeth:: Amanda Hale
Mr Lomax:: Jason Barnett
Dad:: James Lailey
Mrs Longlady:: Elizabeth Bennett
Mrs Worth:: Adie Allen
Director:: Gemma Jenkins
Author:: Nina Stibbe
Adaptor:: Amanda Whittington

Genres

ComedySitcoms

Series

Man at the Helm

Ripper Street

Series 1

Episode 4: The Good of This City

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: Sun 20^th Jan 2013, 21:00 on BBC One HDLatest broadcast: Sun 20^th Jan 2013, 21:00 on BBC One Wales

Crime drama. The brutal clearing of a local slum for the underground railway reveals an almost indecipherable murder scene and an unreliable slum girl witness. Show more

Contributors

Detective Inspector Edmund Reid:: Matthew Macfadyen
Commissioner James Monro:: Michael McElhatton
Fred Best:: David Dawson
Rose Erskine:: Charlene McKenna
Emily Reid:: Amanda Hale
Stanley Bone:: Paul McGann
Lucy Eames:: Emma Rigby
Dr Karl Crabbe:: Anton Lesser
Writer:: Julie Rutterford

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