Programme Index

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: Fri 5^th Dec 2014, 10:45 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Sat 2^nd Nov 2019, 02:30 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

15 Minute Drama

Dinner at the Homesick Restaurant

Episode 1: Pearl

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 20^th May 2013, 10:45 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Tue 16^th May 2017, 02:00 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

Contributors

Pearl:: Barbara Barnes
Narrator:: Lorelei King
Beck:: Nathan Osgood
Young Cody:: Maxim Baldry
Young Ezra:: Richard Linnell
Young Jenny:: Eloise Webb
Director:: David Hunter
Producer:: David Hunter
Author:: Anne Tyler
Adaptor:: Rebecca Lenkiewicz

Genres

Drama

Brand

Series

15 Minute Drama

Dinner at the Homesick Restaurant

Episode 2: Teaching the Cat to Yawn

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 21^st May 2013, 10:45 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Wed 17^th May 2017, 02:00 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

Contributors

Pearl:: Barbara Barnes
Narrator:: Lorelei King
Young Cody:: Maxim Baldry
Young Ezra:: Richard Linnell
Young Jenny:: Eloise Webb
Director:: David Hunter
Producer:: David Hunter
Author:: Anne Tyler
Adaptor:: Rebecca Lenkiewicz

Genres

Drama

Brand

Series

Drama on 4

Mrs Robinson, I Presume

Duration: 45 minutes

First broadcast: Fri 24^th Apr 2015, 14:15 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Tue 24^th Jan 2017, 14:15 on BBC Radio 4 LW

Tracy-Ann Oberman's drama tells the story of the making of one of the films that changed Hollywood, The Graduate. Starring John Simm as director Mike Nichols. Show more

Contributors

Mike Nichols:: John Simm
Lawrence Turman:: Paul Kaye
Dustin Hoffman:: Kevin Bishop
Anne Bancroft:: Tracy-Ann Oberman
Gene Hackman:: Terry Mynott
Mel Brooks:: Steve Furst
Ava Gardner:: Lorelei King
Writer:: Tracy-Ann Oberman
Producer:: Liz Anstee

Genres

Drama

Brand

Drama on 4

Classic Serial

By a Young Officer: Churchill on the North West Frontier

Duration: 58 minutes

First broadcast: Sun 20^th Jul 2014, 15:00 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Mon 28^th May 2018, 04:00 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

By Michael Eaton. 4 Extra Debut. Winston Churchill's 1897 adventure as a war correspondent in the hostile Afghan-Pakistani border mountains. Stars Douglas Booth. Show more

Contributors

Railway Clerk:: Abdullah Afzal
Sikh Soldier:: Abdullah Afzal
Browne-Clayton:: Jonathan Bailey
Cpt of the 35th:: Jonathan Bailey
Winston Churchill:: Douglas Booth
Sir Bindon Blood:: Kenneth Cranham
Colonel Goldney:: Kenneth Cranham
Buffs Sergeant:: Kenneth Cranham
Major Deane:: Stephen Critchlow
Cole:: Stephen Critchlow
Hughes:: Stephen Critchlow
Jennie Churchill:: Lorelei King
Duchess Lilly:: Lorelei King
Colonel Ramsey:: Toby Longworth
Staff Officer:: Toby Longworth
Auctioneer:: Toby Longworth
Beresford:: Toby Longworth
Heckler:: Toby Longworth
Director:: Dirk Maggs
Producer:: David Morley
Writer:: Michael Eaton

Genres

DramaClassic & Period

Brand

Classic Serial

After You've Gone: Series 3

After You've Gone

Series 3

Episode 9: There Will Be Pud

BBC One

Duration: 39 minutes

First broadcast: Sun 21^st Dec 2008, 18:05 on BBC One LondonLatest broadcast: Wed 23^rd Dec 2009, 18:50 on BBC HD

Festive episode of the sitcom about a jack-of-all-trades and his family. Jimmy plans a calm, relaxing Christmas, until fate and a farmyard animal intervene.

Contributors

Jimmy:: Nicholas Lyndhurst
Diana:: Celia Imrie
Molly:: Dani Harmer
Alex:: Ryan Sampson
Bobby:: Vincent Ebrahim
Kev:: Lee Oakes
Bill Tucker:: Michael Brandon
Faye Tucker:: Lorelei King
Mr Deakin:: Lee Cornes
Jack Nicholson:: Philip Pope
Brendan:: Joe Prospero
Young Dad:: Dan Johnston
Drunk Man:: Jordan Long
Drunk Woman:: Lizzie Roper
Writer:: James Hendrie
Writer:: Ian Brown
Director:: Ed Bye
Producer:: Rosemary McGowan

Genres

ComedySitcoms

Brand

After You've Gone

Series

Saturday Drama

Classic Chandler

Episode 8: Poodle Springs

Saturday Drama: Classic Chandler

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: Sat 22^nd Oct 2011, 14:30 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Wed 28^th Sep 2016, 03:00 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Post-honeymoon, life as a kept man wears thin for Marlowe who cannot resist when he is given a case to solve. Stars Toby Stephens. Show more

Contributors

Philip Marlowe:: Toby Stephens
Linda Marlowe:: Lorelei King
Larry Victor:: Stephen Campbell Moore
Muffy Valentine:: Laurel Lefkow
Manny Lipshultz:: Peter Polycarpou
Angel Victor:: Sasha Pick
Bernie Ohls:: Gerard McDermott
Film Director:: James Lailey
Eddie Garcia:: Alun Raglan
Clayton Blackstone:: Sean Baker
Leonard:: Carl Prekopp
Turn Key:: Simon Bubb
Director:: Sasha Yevtushenko
Producer:: Claire Grove
Adaptor:: Robin Brooks
Author:: Raymond Chandler
Author:: Robert B. Parker

Genres

DramaCrime

Brand

Saturday Drama

Series

Armistead Maupin - Tales of the City

Further Tales of the City

Episode 2

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 8^th Jul 2014, 10:45 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Wed 17^th Jan 2018, 02:30 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

Contributors

Mary Ann:: Laurel Lefkow
Madrigal:: Kate Harper
Michael:: Jos Slovick
Brian:: Simon Lee Phillips
Dede:: Nancy Crane
Prue:: Lorelei King
Bambi:: Lorelei King
Frannie:: Bernice Stegers
Emma:: Ginny Holder
Luke:: Kerry Shale
Director:: Susan Roberts
Adaptor:: Bryony Lavery
Author:: Armistead Maupin

Genres

Brand

Armistead Maupin - Tales of the City: Further Tales of the City

Series

Armistead Maupin - Tales of the City

Further Tales of the City

Episode 3

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 9^th Jul 2014, 10:45 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Thu 18^th Jan 2018, 02:30 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

Contributors

Mary Ann:: Laurel Lefkow
Madrigal:: Kate Harper
Michael:: Jos Slovick
Brian:: Simon Lee Phillips
Dede:: Nancy Crane
Prue:: Lorelei King
Frannie:: Bernice Stegers
Emma:: Ginny Holder
Luke:: Kerry Shale
Larry:: Kerry Shale
Ned:: Louis Labovitch
Bill:: Louis Labovitch
Director:: Susan Roberts
Adaptor:: Bryony Lavery
Author:: Armistead Maupin

Genres

Brand

Armistead Maupin - Tales of the City: Further Tales of the City

Series

Armistead Maupin - Tales of the City

Further Tales of the City

Episode 5

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: Fri 11^th Jul 2014, 10:45 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Sat 20^th Jan 2018, 02:30 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

Contributors

Mary Ann:: Laurel Lefkow
Madrigal:: Kate Harper
Michael:: Jos Slovick
Brian:: Simon Lee Phillips
Dede:: Nancy Crane
Prue:: Lorelei King
Bambi:: Lorelei King
Frannie:: Bernice Stegers
Emma:: Ginny Holder
Luke:: Kerry Shale
Larry:: Kerry Shale
Pilot:: Kerry Shale
Ned:: Louis Labovitch
Bill:: Louis Labovitch
Rabbit Man:: Louis Labovitch
Director:: Susan Roberts
Adaptor:: Bryony Lavery
Author:: Armistead Maupin

Genres

Brand

Armistead Maupin - Tales of the City: Further Tales of the City

Series

15 Minute Drama

Dinner at the Homesick Restaurant

Episode 5: The Country Cook

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: Fri 24^th May 2013, 10:45 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Sat 20^th May 2017, 02:00 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

Contributors

Pearl:: Barbara Barnes
Narrator:: Lorelei King
Cody:: Ben Crowe
Ruth:: Amaka Okafor
Ezra:: Simon Lee Phillips
Jenny:: Fenella Woolgar
Director:: David Hunter
Producer:: David Hunter
Author:: Anne Tyler
Adaptor:: Rebecca Lenkiewicz

Genres

Drama

Brand

Series

15 Minute Drama

Dinner at the Homesick Restaurant

Episode 6: Beaches on the Moon

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 27^th May 2013, 10:45 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Tue 23^rd May 2017, 02:00 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

Contributors

Pearl:: Barbara Barnes
Narrator:: Lorelei King
Cody:: Ben Crowe
Ezra:: Simon Lee Phillips
Jenny:: Fenella Woolgar
Ruth:: Amaka Okafor
Director:: David Hunter
Producer:: David Hunter
Author:: Anne Tyler
Adaptor:: Rebecca Lenkiewicz

Genres

Drama

Brand

Series

15 Minute Drama

Dinner at the Homesick Restaurant

Episode 7: Dr Tull Is Not A Toy

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 28^th May 2013, 10:45 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Wed 24^th May 2017, 02:00 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

Contributors

Pearl:: Barbara Barnes
Narrator:: Lorelei King
Jenny:: Fenella Woolgar
Slevin:: Will Howard
Joe:: David Seddon
Priest:: Paul Stonehouse
Teacher:: Philippa Stanton
Director:: David Hunter
Producer:: David Hunter
Author:: Anne Tyler
Adaptor:: Rebecca Lenkiewicz

Genres

Drama

Brand

Series

15 Minute Drama

Dinner at the Homesick Restaurant

Episode 8: This Really Happened

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 29^th May 2013, 10:45 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Thu 25^th May 2017, 02:00 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

Contributors

Pearl:: Barbara Barnes
Narrator:: Lorelei King
Cody:: Ben Crowe
Jenny:: Fenella Woolgar
Ezra:: Simon Lee Phillips
Luke:: Ethan Brooke
Ruth:: Amaka Okafor
Driver:: Philippa Stanton
Driver:: David Seddon
Driver:: Paul Stonehouse
Director:: David Hunter
Producer:: David Hunter
Author:: Anne Tyler
Adaptor:: Rebecca Lenkiewicz

Genres

Drama

Brand

Series

15 Minute Drama

Dinner at the Homesick Restaurant

Episode 9: Apple Apple

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: Thu 30^th May 2013, 10:45 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Fri 26^th May 2017, 02:00 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

Contributors

Pearl:: Barbara Barnes
Narrator:: Lorelei King
Jenny:: Fenella Woolgar
Ezra:: Simon Lee Phillips
Jane:: Eloise Webb
Mr Murphy:: Sean Murray
Director:: David Hunter
Producer:: David Hunter
Author:: Anne Tyler
Adaptor:: Rebecca Lenkiewicz

Genres

Drama

Brand

Series

15 Minute Drama

Dinner at the Homesick Restaurant

Episode 10: Dinner

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: Fri 31^st May 2013, 10:45 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Sat 27^th May 2017, 02:00 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

Contributors

Pearl:: Barbara Barnes
Narrator:: Lorelei King
Beck:: Nathan Osgood
Cody:: Ben Crowe
Jenny:: Fenella Woolgar
Ezra:: Simon Lee Phillips
Ruth:: Amaka Okafor
Dr Vincent:: Paul Stonehouse
Director:: David Hunter
Producer:: David Hunter
Author:: Anne Tyler
Adaptor:: Rebecca Lenkiewicz

Genres

Drama

Brand

Series

Armistead Maupin - Tales of the City

Further Tales of the City

Episode 4

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: Thu 10^th Jul 2014, 10:45 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Fri 19^th Jan 2018, 02:30 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

Contributors

Mary Ann:: Laurel Lefkow
Madrigal:: Kate Harper
Michael:: Jos Slovick
Brian:: Simon Lee Phillips
Jon:: Simon Lee Phillips
Dede:: Nancy Crane
Prue:: Lorelei King
Frannie:: Bernice Stegers
Luke:: Kerry Shale
Larry:: Kerry Shale
Bear:: Kerry Shale
Ned:: Louis Labovitch
Bill:: Louis Labovitch
Director:: Susan Roberts
Adaptor:: Bryony Lavery
Author:: Armistead Maupin

Genres

Brand

Armistead Maupin - Tales of the City: Further Tales of the City

Series

Drama on 4

Roderick Hudson by Henry James

Episode 1

Drama on 4: Roderick Hudson by Henry James

Duration: 57 minutes

First broadcast: Sat 29^th Jul 2017, 14:30 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Thu 3^rd Sep 2020, 03:00 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
Cavaliere:: Stephen Marzella
Director:: Pauline Harris
Producer:: Pauline Harris
Author:: Henry James
Adaptor:: Lavinia Murray

Genres

Drama

Brand

Drama on 4

Series

Drama on 4

Unmade Movies

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