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Set on a Louisiana plantation in the 1850s, Dion Boucicault's classic melodrama exploring Abolition and the role of theatre in politics. Show more

Drama on 3

Britten 100: Imo and Ben

BBC Radio 3

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes

First broadcast: Sun 30^th Jun 2013, 20:30 on BBC Radio 3Latest broadcast: Sun 2^nd Nov 2014, 22:00 on BBC Radio 3

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By Mark Ravenhill. Drama telling how Imogen Holst worked with Benjamin Britten on the score for the opera Gloriana. With Paul Ready as Britten and Amanda Root as Imogen Holst. Show more

Contributors

Writer:: Mark Ravenhill
Benjamin Britten:: Paul Ready
Imogen Holst:: Amanda Root
Lord Harewood:: Charles Edwards
Musician:: Joseph Houston
Musician:: Emma Tring
Director:: Jeremy Mortimer

Genres

MusicClassicalOpera

Brand

Drama on 3

Charles Dickens

Barnaby Rudge

Captain Midnight

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: Sun 25^th May 2014, 15:00 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Tue 31^st May 2022, 03:00 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

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Charles Dickens: Barnaby Rudge

In the 1780s, a murderer disappears, leaving his wife and son Barnaby to fend for themselves. Starring Iain Glen and Ron Cook. Show more

Contributors

Charles Dickens:: Iain Glen
Barnaby Rudge:: Daniel Laurie
Grip:: Joanna Horton
Miggs:: Joanna Horton
Mary Rudge:: Heather Craney
Captain Midnight:: Tony Bell
Simon Tappertit:: Bryan Dick
Gabriel Varden:: Ron Cook
Dolly Varden:: Amaka Okafor
Geoffrey Haredale:: David Cann
Solomon Daisy:: David Cann
Emma Haredale:: Jaimi Barbakoff
John Chester:: John MacKay
Ned Chester:: Hubert Burton
John Willet:: David Schofield
Joe Willet:: Matthew Watson
Hugh:: Ashley Kumar
Director:: Jeremy Mortimer
Adaptor:: Mike Walker
Author:: Charles Dickens

Genres

DramaClassic & Period

Brand

Charles Dickens

Series

Charles Dickens

Barnaby Rudge

The Maypole Falls

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: Sun 1^st Jun 2014, 15:00 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Wed 1^st Jun 2022, 03:00 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

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Charles Dickens: Barnaby Rudge

Barnaby joins the ranks of the Protestant Association and a prominent catholic finds his life in danger. Starring Daniel Laurie. Show more

Contributors

Charles Dickens:: Iain Glen
Barnaby Rudge:: Daniel Laurie
Grip:: Joanna Horton
Miggs:: Joanna Horton
Mary Rudge:: Heather Craney
Simon Tappertit:: Bryan Dick
Gabriel Varden:: Ron Cook
Dolly Varden:: Amaka Okafor
Geoffrey Haredale:: David Cann
Solomon Daisy:: David Cann
Emma Haredale:: Jaimi Barbakoff
John Chester:: John MacKay
Gashford:: Tony Bell
Lord Gordon:: Clive Hayward
John Willet:: David Schofield
Hugh:: Ashley Kumar
Director:: Jeremy Mortimer
Adaptor:: Mike Walker
Author:: Charles Dickens

Genres

DramaClassic & Period

Brand

Charles Dickens

Series

Charles Dickens

Barnaby Rudge

A City in Flames

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: Sun 8^th Jun 2014, 15:00 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Thu 2^nd Jun 2022, 03:00 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

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Charles Dickens: Barnaby Rudge

Gordon lost control of the mob that is now freeing prisoners. Can the prison gates be unlocked? Stars Ron Cook and Bryan Dick. Show more

Contributors

Charles Dickens:: Iain Glen
Barnaby Rudge:: Daniel Laurie
Grip:: Joanna Horton
Miggs:: Joanna Horton
Mary Rudge:: Heather Craney
Simon Tappertit:: Bryan Dick
Gabriel Varden:: Ron Cook
Dolly Varden:: Amaka Okafor
Geoffrey Haredale:: David Cann
Emma Haredale:: Jaimi Barbakoff
John Chester:: John MacKay
William Rudge:: Tony Bell
Gashford:: Tony Bell
John Willet:: David Schofield
Joe Willet:: Matthew Watson
Hugh:: Ashley Kumar
Director:: Jeremy Mortimer
Adaptor:: Mike Walker
Author:: Charles Dickens

Genres

DramaClassic & Period

Brand

Charles Dickens

Series

Charles Dickens - A Tale of Two Cities

1. Recalled to Life

Duration: 45 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 26^th Dec 2011, 14:15 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Tue 19^th Mar 2024, 00:00 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

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London and Paris before and during the French Revolution. An encounter on the Dover Road, and a message. Stars Robert Lindsay. Show more

Contributors

Author:: Charles Dickens
Adaptor:: Mike Walker
Charles Dickens:: Robert Lindsay
Jarvis Lorry:: Jonathan Coy
Miss Pross:: Alison Steadman
Lucie Manette:: Lydia Wilson
Dr Alexandre Manette:: Karl Johnson
Charles Darnay:: Andrew Scott
Ernest Defarge:: James Lailey
Therese Defarge:: Tracy Wiles
Gaspard:: Simon Bubb
Jerry Cruncher:: Carl Prekopp
Joe:: Rikki Lawton
Ensemble:: Adam Billington
Ensemble:: Christopher Webster
Director:: Jessica Dromgoole
Director:: Jeremy Mortimer
Composer:: Lennert Busch

Genres

DramaClassic & Period

Series

Charles Dickens - A Tale of Two Cities

2. The Old Order

Duration: 45 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 27^th Dec 2011, 14:15 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Wed 20^th Mar 2024, 00:00 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

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Charles Darnay is on trial for treason, and the dissolute Sydney Carlton is defending him. Stars Robert Lindsay and Andrew Scott. Show more

Contributors

Adaptor:: Mike Walker
Charles Dickens:: Robert Lindsay
Jarvis Lorry:: Jonathan Coy
Lucie Manette:: Lydia Wilson
Dr Alexandre Manette:: Karl Johnson
Charles Darnay:: Andrew Scott
Sydney Carton:: Paul Ready
Ernest Defarge:: James Lailey
Therese Defarge:: Tracy Wiles
Marquis St Evremonde:: Clive Merrison
Stryver:: Simon Bubb
Barsad:: Gerard McDermott
Jerry Cruncher:: Carl Prekopp
Mrs Cruncher:: Adjoa Andoh
Natty Cruncher:: Daniel Cooper
Gabelle:: Adam Billington
Attorney General:: Paul Moriarty
Actor:: Christopher Webster
Composer:: Lennert Busch
Director:: Jessica Dromgoole
Director:: Jeremy Mortimer

Genres

DramaClassic & Period

Series

Charles Dickens - A Tale of Two Cities

3. Two Promises

Duration: 45 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 28^th Dec 2011, 14:15 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Thu 21^st Mar 2024, 00:00 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

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News of a courtship is exchanged in a Paris wine shop, while in London there is promise of a wedding. Stars Alison Steadman. Show more

Contributors

Writer:: Charles Dickens
Adaptor:: Mike Walker
Charles Dickens:: Robert Lindsay
Jarvis Lorry:: Jonathan Coy
Miss Pross:: Alison Steadman
Dr Alexandre Manette:: Karl Johnson
Lucie Manette:: Lydia Wilson
Charles Darnay:: Andrew Scott
Sydney Carton:: Paul Ready
Ernest Defarge:: James Lailey
Therese Defarge:: Tracy Wiles
Barsad:: Gerard McDermott
Jerry Cruncher:: Carl Prekopp
Natty Cruncher:: Daniel Cooper
Prison Warder:: Simon Bubb
Ensemble:: Adam Billington
Ensemble:: Christopher Webster
Director:: Jessica Dromgoole
Director:: Jeremy Mortimer

Genres

DramaClassic & Period

Series

Charles Dickens - A Tale of Two Cities

4. The Grindstone

Duration: 45 minutes

First broadcast: Thu 29^th Dec 2011, 14:15 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Fri 22^nd Mar 2024, 00:00 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

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Charles Darnay wants to go to Paris to help a family retainer imprisoned by revolutionaries. Stars Andrew Scott and Lydia Wilson. Show more

Contributors

Adaptor:: Mike Walker
Charles Dickens:: Robert Lindsay
Jarvis Lorry:: Jonathan Coy
Miss Pross:: Alison Steadman
Dr Alexandre Manette:: Karl Johnson
Lucie Manette:: Lydia Wilson
Charles Darnay:: Andrew Scott
Sydney Carton:: Paul Ready
Ernest Defarge:: James Lailey
Therese Defarge:: Tracy Wiles
Jerry Cruncher:: Carl Prekopp
Court President:: Paul Moriarty
Ensemble:: Adam Billington
Ensemble:: Rikki Lawton
Ensemble:: Christopher Webster
Director:: Jessica Dromgoole
Director:: Jeremy Mortimer

Genres

DramaClassic & Period

Series

Charles Dickens - A Tale of Two Cities

5. The Substance and the Shadow

Duration: 45 minutes

First broadcast: Fri 30^th Dec 2011, 14:15 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Sat 23^rd Mar 2024, 01:00 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

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In Paris, Charles Darnay has been released. But his freedom is short-lived. Stars Robert Lindsay, Andrew Scott and Paul Ready. Show more

Contributors

Charles Dickens:: Robert Lindsay
Jarvis Lorry:: Jonathan Coy
Miss Pross:: Alison Steadman
Dr Alexandre Manette:: Karl Johnson
Lucie Manette:: Lydia Wilson
Charles Darnay:: Andrew Scott
Sydney Carton:: Paul Ready
Therese Defarge:: Tracy Wiles
Jerry Cruncher:: Carl Prekopp
Barsad:: Gerard McDermott
Court President:: Paul Moriarty
Young Manette:: Christopher Webster
Young Evremonde:: Adam Billington
Actor:: Rikki Lawton
Actor:: Alex Rivers
Director:: Jessica Dromgoole
Director:: Jeremy Mortimer
Adaptor:: Mike Walker
Author:: Charles Dickens

Genres

DramaClassic & Period

Series

Kafka the Musical

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes

First broadcast: Sun 24^th Apr 2011, 20:00 on BBC Radio 3Latest broadcast: Sun 9^th Jun 2024, 01:00 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

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One day Franz Kafka finds he’s been cast to play himself in a musical about his own life. Starring David Tennant. Show more

Contributors

Producer:: Jeremy Mortimer

Genres

Drama