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15 Minute Drama

Baby Powder and Perfume

Episode 4: The Punter's Wife

Duration: 15 minutes

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

Rani knows her husband loves her. But she's not sure if she can ever be the type of woman he desires. Show more

15 Minute Drama

Baby Powder and Perfume

Episode 1: The Punter

Duration: 15 minutes

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

By Janice Okoh. Exploring five very different perspectives on the lap dancing industry. Mike and Rani's cosy night in is disrupted by some startling accusations. Show more

Drama on 4

Elizabeth Lewis - Becoming Betty

Duration: 44 minutes

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

4 Extra Debut. 1986: teen Elizabeth Lewis dreamed of a summer in Italy as an au pair. There was so much hope to be dashed. Stars Emma Sidi. Show more

Contributors

Betty:
Emma Sidi
Vilmer Cantarini:
Francois Pandolfo
The Translator:
Stephen Perring
Illyana:
Alice Coles
Director:
Helen Perry

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Duration: 57 minutes

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

4 Extra Debut. After being jilted at the altar, Simon is being stalked by a choir who sing love songs at him. Starring Arthur Darvill. Show more

Contributors

Simon Dixelius:
Arthur Darvill
Kiyoko Jones:
Kerry Gooderson
Performer:
Ffion Edwards
Performer:
Rose Johnson
Performer:
Lucy Rivers
Director:
Helen Perry

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Wide Sargasso Sea

Duration: 57 minutes

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

Jean Rhys's powerful prequel to Jane Eyre envisages the life of the first Mrs Rochester before she became the haunting 'mad woman in the attic'. A new version by Rebecca Lenkiewicz Show more

Contributors

Antoinette Cosway:
Lara Rossi
Edward Rochester:
Trystan Gravelle
Christophine:
Martina Laird
Young Antoinette:
Eleanor Worthington-Cox
Grace Poole:
Jaimi Barbakoff
Annette:
Sirine Saba
Mr Mason:
Don Gilet
Richard Mason:
Eric Abrefa
Director:
Helen Perry
Author:
Jean Rhys

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Drama on 4

Neil Brand - A Year at the Races

Duration: 45 minutes

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

4 Extra Debut. Near the end of his career, Groucho Marx meets a wisecracking fan determined to teach him new comedy tricks. Stars Toby Jones. Show more

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Duration: 45 minutes

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

By Pat Cumper. Which is more important to save - your money or your friendships? Relationships are tested when three best friends begin an informal savings club called a Pardna. Show more

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Drama on 4

Roald Dahl: Boy

Duration: 1 hour

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

Sometimes magical sometimes grotesque – the colourful story of the author’s childhood. Narrated by Patrick Malahide. From 2016. Show more

Contributors

Roald Dahl:
Patrick Malahide
Young Dahl:
Tarkan Uzun
Teenage Dahl:
Isaac Rouse
Bressington:
Daniel Noel
Thwaites:
Devon Ruckley
Matron:
Adie Allen
Dr Dunbar:
Richard Nichols
Mrs Pratchett:
Elizabeth Bennett
Carleton:
Tom Forrister
Williamson:
Sam Rix
Captain Hardcastle:
Nick Underwood
Mr Cadbury:
James Lailey
Grandfather:
Sean Baker
Author:
Roald Dahl
Director:
Helen Perry

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Duration: 45 minutes

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

Hannah's unhappy life is set to change when she meets a violinist whose seductive tunes lead her astray. Stars Gwyneth Keyworth. From October 2014. Show more

Contributors

Older Hannah:
Melanie Walters
The Devil:
Adam Redmore
Hannah's Mum:
Lisa Palfrey
Sally:
Katy Owen
Director:
Helen Perry

Modern Welsh Voices

Episode 1: Brown Jug

Duration: 15 minutes

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

By Linda Ruhemann. While shopping for souvenirs in a small holiday town, a man's past is evoked and it brings a new perspective on the present. Read by Robert Pugh. Show more

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15 Minute Drama

Baby Powder and Perfume

Episode 2: The Club Owner

Duration: 15 minutes

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

Eddie struggles to keep his business afloat, as the club comes under attack from all directions. Show more

15 Minute Drama

Baby Powder and Perfume

Episode 3

Duration: 15 minutes

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

Stuart wants to make a difference in the community. But is everything as black and white as he thinks? Show more

15 Minute Drama

Baby Powder and Perfume

Episode 5: The Dancer

Duration: 15 minutes

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

Exploring five very different perspectives on the lap dancing industry. Colette is forced to rethink her future career plans as her hopes and dreams are viciously challenged. Show more

Drama on 4

John Gabriel Borkman

Episode 2

Duration: 1 hour

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

Reunited with his old love, will John Gabriel find happiness or is the need for power still too strong? David Threlfall stars in Ibsen's timeless play. Show more

Contributors

John Gabriel Borkman:
David Threlfall
Miss Ella Rentheim:
Susannah Harker
Mrs Gunhild Borkman:
Gillian Bevan
Vilhelm Foldal:
Philip Jackson
Erhart Borkman:
Luke Newberry
Mrs Fanny Wilton:
Jenny Rainsford
Director:
Helen Perry

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Drama on 4

John Gabriel Borkman

Episode 1

Duration: 1 hour

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

4 Extra Debut. Destitute after a fraud scandal, a disgraced banker is surrounded by the living ghosts of his past. Starring David Threlfall. Show more

Contributors

John Gabriel Borkman:
David Threlfall
Miss Ella Rentheim:
Susannah Harker
Mrs Gunhild Borkman:
Gillian Bevan
Vilhelm Foldal:
Philip Jackson
Erhart Borkman:
Luke Newberry
Mrs Fanny Wilton:
Jenny Rainsford
Director:
Helen Perry

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Drama on 4

The Continuing Adventures of Pat Garrett and Billy the Kid (Deceased)

Duration: 1 hour

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

4 Extra Debut. 1904, Mexico: legendary lawman Pat Garrett is haunted by the ghosts of his past and confronted with an uncertain future. Stars Sean Gilder. Show more

Contributors

Pat Garrett:
Sean Gilder
Billy the Kid:
Sam Swann
Clayton Claypole:
Nathan Osgood
President Roosevelt:
Rolf Saxon
Stubbenfield:
John Guerrasio
Director:
Helen Perry

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Duration: 45 minutes

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

By Bethan Roberts. Charlie wants to kick his secret habit and become the perfect male specimen. Only he cannot stop thinking about Liz Taylor. A feel-good story of transformation. 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

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Drama on 4

Blue Glory

Duration: 45 minutes

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

By Hayley Squires. After nearly a decade apart a father and daughter are reunited to watch their beloved football team play. But is reconciliation as satisfying as winning? Show more

Contributors

The Commentator:
Felix Scott
Katherine:
Eiry Thomas
Young Lillian:
Scarlett Hoctor
Director:
Helen Perry

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