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Duration: 5 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One HDLatest broadcast: on BBC One Northern Ireland

Adjoa Andoh reflects on the implications of this night for the mother of Jesus and introduces the throught-provoking song Mary, Did You Know?, performed by Tessera.

Contributors

Presenter:
Adjoa Andoh
Producer:
Garry Boon
Executive Producer:
David Taviner

15 Minute Drama

The Awakening

Episode 2

Duration: 15 minutes

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

Holidaying on Grand Isle, Edna disagrees with her husband Leonce, so she plans a trip alone with Robert. Stars PJ Brennan and Pippa Bennett-Warner. Dramatised by Janice Okoh. Show more

Contributors

Edna Pontellier:
Pippa Bennett-Warner
Leonce Pontellier:
Guy Paul
Celestine:
Petra Letang
Madame LeBrun:
Adjoa Andoh
Robert Lebrun:
PJ Brennan
Adele Ratignolle:
Sasha Pick
Adaptor:
Janice Okoh

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15 Minute Drama

The Awakening

Episode 5

Duration: 15 minutes

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

Edna thinks Robert's return will make her happy, but events overtake them both. Kate Chopin's novel, which shook the US in 1899, stars Pippa Bennett-Warner and Petra Letang. Show more

Contributors

Edna Pontellier:
Pippa Bennett-Warner
Celestine:
Petra Letang
Robert Lebrun:
PJ Brennan
Alcee Arobin:
Richard Laing
Adele Ratignolle:
Sasha Pick
Mme LeBrun:
Adjoa Andoh
Catiche:
Adjoa Andoh
Adaptor:
Janice Okoh

Genres

15 Minute Drama

The Awakening

Episode 3

Duration: 15 minutes

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

Edna continues to be enraptured by Robert’s company, but there’s a shock in store for her. Kate Chopin's novel which shook the US in 1899 starring Pippa Bennett-Warner. Show more

Contributors

Edna Pontellier:
Pippa Bennett-Warner
Leonce Pontellier:
Guy Paul
Celestine:
Petra Letang
Adele Ratignolle:
Sasha Pick
Madame LeBrun:
Adjoa Andoh
Dr Mandalet:
Peter Marinker
Adaptor:
Janice Okoh

Genres

15 Minute Drama

The Awakening

Episode 1

Duration: 15 minutes

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

4 Extra Debut. 1899. The attentions of dashing Robert Lebrun amuse Edna Pontellier. Novel which shocked America. Stars Pippa Bennett-Warner. From August 2014. Show more

Contributors

Edna Pontellier:
Pippa Bennett-Warner
Leonce Pontellier:
Guy Paul
Celestine:
Petra Letang
Robert Lebrun:
PJ Brennan
Adele Ratignolle:
Sasha Pick
Madame LeBrun:
Adjoa Andoh
Adaptor:
Janice Okoh

Genres

Duration: 1 hour

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

The mysterious bearer Umbopa is not what he seems but may be their only hope of survival and success. Stars Tim McInnerny. Show more

Polyoaks

Series 3

Episode 4: Who's Afraid of the CQC?

Duration: 30 minutes

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

The staff at Polyoaks are being assessed by the Care Quality Commission. Will they survive the experience? With Nigel Planer. From June 2014. Show more

Contributors

Dr Roy Thornton:
Nigel Planer
Dr Hugh Thornton:
Simon Greenall
TV's Dr Jeremy:
David Westhead
Nurse Vera Duplessis:
Polly Frame
Dr Pitcher:
Adjoa Andoh
Elizabeth:
Polly Frame
Mrs Peabody:
Kate O'Sullivan

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Their Eyes Were Watching God

Episode 9

Duration: 15 minutes

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

Newly married to Tea Cake, Janie is truly happy, living and working with him on 'the muck' in the Everglades. In the evenings their homestead is the centre of all that's going on. Show more

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Their Eyes Were Watching God

Episode 10

Duration: 15 minutes

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

A hurricane has hit the Everglades, and the lake has breached its banks. When Janie gets into trouble escaping the floods, Tea Cake comes to her aid but is bitten by a mad dog. Show more

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The Power

Episode 3

Duration: 15 minutes

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

After many days on the run, Allie finds a new home. Roxy takes revenge, and Tunde reports on riots in Saudi Arabia. Show more

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The Power

Episode 4

Duration: 15 minutes

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

At the convent, Allie reveals the full extent of her power and shows that it can be channelled for more than mere violence. Show more

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The Power

Episode 7

Duration: 15 minutes

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

By Naomi Alderman. While Mother Eve visits the republic of women in Bessapara, Roxy makes a devastating discovery about her family. Show more

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The Power

Episode 8

Duration: 15 minutes

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

By Naomi Alderman. Tatania Moskalev, President of Bessapara, holds a reception which leads to severe consequences for Roxy and Tunde. Show more

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The Power

Episode 9

Duration: 15 minutes

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

By Naomi Alderman. While Mother Eve extends her control, Tunde finds himself trapped in the middle of the violence in the mountains of North Bessapara. Show more

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The Power

Episode 1

Duration: 15 minutes

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

Roxy is 14 years old - she is one of the first. In Lagos, Tunde witnesses the event which will soon become known as The Day of the Girls. Show more

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The Power

Episode 2

Duration: 15 minutes

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

Tunde's phone-shot video goes viral, and chaos and panic spread. In Jacksonville, Allie stands up to her foster father. Show more

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The Power

Episode 6

Duration: 15 minutes

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

Allie, now known as Mother Eve, is the leader of an ever-growing religious movement. She and Roxy make plans for the future. Show more