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15 Minute Drama

Patricia Highsmith - Carol

Episode 5

Duration: 15 minutes

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

USA, late 1940s. Carol and Therese's relationship seems to be over. But will love find a way? Stars Miranda Richardson. Show more

Drama on 4

Top Kill

Duration: 45 minutes

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

By Mike Walker. Demands for increased production from an oil well result in a calamitous loss of life and an environmental disaster. Show more

Contributors

Bat Masterson:
Colin Stinton
Karen Louis:
Lorelei King
Charlene:
Laurel Lefkow
Harrison Purcell:
Stuart Milligan
Mike Dos Passos:
John Guerrasio

Genres

Drama on 3

Mrs Updike

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 3Latest broadcast: on BBC Radio 3

Eileen Atkins and Charles Edwards star in Margaret Heffernan's play centring on the tempestuous relationship between American novelist John Updike and his mother. Show more

Contributors

Mrs Updike:
Eileen Atkins
John Updike:
Charles Edwards
Young John Updike:
Josef Lindsay
Springer:
Garrick Hagon
Interviewer:
Joseph May

Genres

15 Minute Drama

Dinner at the Homesick Restaurant

Episode 1: Pearl

Duration: 15 minutes

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

4 Extra Debut. Abandoned by her salesman husband, angry Pearl Tull is left to bring up three children alone in Baltimore. Stars Barbara Barnes. Show more

15 Minute Drama

Dinner at the Homesick Restaurant

Episode 2: Teaching the Cat to Yawn

Duration: 15 minutes

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

Young Cody's jealousy of his placid younger brother Ezra accelerates. Fractured Baltimore family drama starring Barbara Barnes. Show more

15 Minute Drama

Dinner at the Homesick Restaurant

Episode 5: The Country Cook

Duration: 15 minutes

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

Cody's obsession with his brother Ezra's fiancee, country girl Ruth, becomes a determined campaign. Stars Ben Crowe. Show more

15 Minute Drama

Dinner at the Homesick Restaurant

Episode 6: Beaches on the Moon

Duration: 15 minutes

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

Abandoned by her salesman husband, Pearl Tull is left to bring up her three children alone. The story of a fractured Baltimore family, dramatised by Rebecca Lenkiewicz. Show more

15 Minute Drama

Dinner at the Homesick Restaurant

Episode 7: Dr Tull Is Not A Toy

Duration: 15 minutes

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

Abandoned by her salesman husband, Pearl Tull is left to bring up her three children alone. The story of a fractured Baltimore family dramatised by Rebecca Lenkiewicz. Show more

15 Minute Drama

Dinner at the Homesick Restaurant

Episode 8: This Really Happened

Duration: 15 minutes

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

Abandoned by her salesman husband, Pearl Tull is left to bring up her three children alone. The story of a fractured Baltimore family dramatised by Rebecca Lenkiewicz. Show more

15 Minute Drama

Dinner at the Homesick Restaurant

Episode 9: Apple Apple

Duration: 15 minutes

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

Abandoned by her salesman husband, Pearl Tull is left to bring up her three children alone. The story of a fractured Baltimore family. Show more

15 Minute Drama

Dinner at the Homesick Restaurant

Episode 10: Dinner

Duration: 15 minutes

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

Abandoned by her salesman husband, Pearl Tull is left to bring up her thee children alone. The story of a fractured Baltimore family dramatised by Rebecca Lenkiewicz. Show more

Armistead Maupin - Tales of the City

Further Tales of the City

Episode 2

Duration: 15 minutes

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

Michael is after a Jon replacement while Frannie has called Mary Ann to her house for a mysterious meeting. Stars Jos Slovick. From July 2014. Show more

Armistead Maupin - Tales of the City

Further Tales of the City

Episode 3

Duration: 15 minutes

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

Mary Ann needs a big news story, Michael is still searching for a Jon replacement and Prue is falling for Luke. From July 2014. Show more

Armistead Maupin - Tales of the City

Further Tales of the City

Episode 5

Duration: 15 minutes

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

Dede's children have been kidnapped, so drastic action is called for back home by Anna Madrigal and Mary Ann. Stars Nancy Crane. From July 2014. Show more

Drama on 4

Unmade Movies

Unmade Movies: Arthur Miller’s The Hook

Duration: 1 hour, 42 minutes

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

Arthur Miller’s unproduced screenplay tells the story of a 1950s Brooklyn longshoreman who is fired for standing up to his corrupt union boss, but decides to fight back. Show more

Drama on 4

Conlang of Love

Duration: 45 minutes

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

Oona Chaplin stars as Frances, a tongue-tied fantasy fiction addict in Lou Ramsden's original rom-com about language, love and dwarves. Show more

Contributors

Genres

Drama on 4

Roderick Hudson by Henry James

Episode 1

Duration: 57 minutes

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

4 Extra Debut. Rowland Mallet takes a young sculptor to Rome to develop his art. A story of obsession, love and desire. Stars Derek Riddell. Show more

Contributors

Henry James:
John Lynch
Roderick Hudson:
Luke Newberry
Rowland Mallett:
Derek Riddell
Christina Light:
Emily Beecham
Mary Garland:
Caitlin Thorburn
Mrs Hudson:
Susan Twist
Mme Grandoni:
Susan Twist
Cecilia:
Kate Hudson
Mrs Light:
Lorelei King

Genres

Drama on 4

Roderick Hudson by Henry James

Episode 2

Duration: 57 minutes

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

Still engaged to Mary, Roderick has fallen for beautiful socialite Christina Light – sparking mayhem. Stars Luke Newberry. Show more

Contributors

Henry James:
John Lynch
Roderick Hudson:
Luke Newberry
Rowland Mallett:
Derek Riddell
Christina Light:
Emily Beecham
Mary Garland:
Caitlin Thorburn
Mrs Hudson:
Susan Twist
Mme Grandoni:
Susan Twist
Mrs Light:
Lorelei King
Leavenworth:
Stephen Marzella

Genres

Drama on 4

Tracy-Ann Oberman - Bette and Joan and Baby Jane

Duration: 45 minutes

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

4 Extra Debut. Feuding screen goddesses Davis and Crawford in an iconic film - headed for disaster? Stars Catherine Tate and Tracy-Ann Oberman. Show more

Contributors

Bette Davis:
Catherine Tate
Joan Crawford:
Tracy-Ann Oberman
Billy Miller:
Matt Addis
Hedda Hopper:
Lorelei King
Producer:
Liz Anstee

Genres

Armistead Maupin - Tales of the City

Further Tales of the City

Episode 4

Duration: 15 minutes

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

Michael's search goes on, Brian tries to distract Mary Ann, Prue cruises with Luke and Dede makes a decision. Stars Kate Harper. From July 2014. Episode 4 of 5. Show more