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Drama on 3

The Product

Duration: 1 hour, 45 minutes

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

By Mike Walker. Stranded in the jungle during the Vietnam War, two men struggle to safety. They discover they campaigned on opposite sides in the US presidential election of 1960. Show more

Drama on 3

Britten 100: Billy Budd - These Buttons We Wear

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes

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

For Radio 3's Britten centenary celebration, Keith Dewhurst's retelling of the story of Billy Budd, interwoven with the story of the author who came to write it: Herman Melville. Show more

Contributors

Herman Melville:
Gerard Murphy
Eleanor Melville:
Monica Dolan
Long Ghost/Captain Vere:
Robert Portal
Guert Gansevoort/John Claggart:
David Westhead
Bill Budd:
Mark Quartley
Young Eleanor:
Caitlin Welch
Liverpool/The Dansker:
Simon Greenall
Salem/The Stranger:
Nathan Osgood
Consul WIlson/Captain Graveling:
Pip Donaghy
Dr Johnstone/Lieutenant Ratcliffe:
Robert Hastie
Rope Yarn/Donald:
John Tams

Genres

Saturday Drama

Classic Chandler

Episode 2: The Lady in the Lake

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes

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

Available for over a year

Wealthy businessman Derace Kingsley hires Marlowe to find his estranged wife Crystal, fearing she may be embroiled in a scandal. Stars Toby Stephens. Show more

Contributors

Philip Marlowe:
Toby Stephens
Derace Kingsley:
Sam Dale
Bill Chess:
Nathan Osgood
Adrienne:
Claire Harry
Sheriff Patton:
Sean Baker
Director:
Claire Grove

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

Holby City

Series 20

Episode 19: Bubble Wrap

Duration: 58 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One WestLatest broadcast: on BBC Two HD

As the pressure builds from all sides, Gaskell takes a huge risk to save his trial. An unwelcome discovery threatens Dom's career and his relationship with Lofty. Show more

Contributors

John Gaskell:
Paul McGann
Dominic Copeland:
David Ames
Serena Campbell:
Catherine Russell
Xavier 'Zav' Duval:
Marcus Griffiths
Meena Chowdhury:
Salma Hoque
Roxanna MacMillan:
Hermione Guilliford
Sacha Levy:
Bob Barrett
Ben 'Lofty' Chiltern:
Lee Mead
Donna Jackson:
Jaye Jacobs
Adrian 'Fletch' Fletcher:
Alex Walkinshaw
Nicky McKendrick:
Belinda Owusu
Henrik Hanssen:
Guy Henry
Abigail Tate:
Olivia Poulet
Leo Heywood:
Nathan Osgood
Roger Ffolkes:
Paul Clayton
Mara Sandhurst:
Lizzie Clarke
Hannah Best:
Sasha Clarke
Oskar Best:
Shane Attwooll
Writer:
Ed Sellek
Producer:
Yasmin Kalli
Director:
Sean Glynn

Fukushima

Fall of the Shah

Fall of the Shah: 5. A passion play

Duration: 27 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC World Service OnlineLatest broadcast: on BBC World Service West and Central Africa

The Americans are arguing with themselves. Should the US support the Shah? Meanwhile, there’s more violence on the Iranian streets. #FalloftheShah Show more

Contributors

Zbigniew Brzezinski:
Sam Dale
Gary Sick:
David Seddon
Warren Christopher:
Don Gilet
President Carter:
Nathan Osgood
The Ayatollah Khomeini:
Selva Rasalingam
Narrator:
Diana Rigg
Sound Designer:
Caleb Knightley
Director:
Marc Beeby
Producer:
Marc Beeby

Fukushima

Fall of the Shah

Fall of the Shah: 9. God’s government

Duration: 27 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC World ServiceLatest broadcast: on BBC World Service East Asia

Enemies are put on trial as Ayatollah Khomeini consolidates his power. But is this justice, or a desire for revenge? #FalloftheShah Show more

Contributors

The Ayatollah Khomeini:
Selva Rasalingam
Sadegh Ghotbzadeh:
Philip Arditti
Ebrahim Yazdi:
Paul Chahidi
Sadegh Khalkhali:
Bhasker Patel
Carole Bauman:
Clare Corbett
Zbigniew Brzezinski:
Sam Dale
Warren Christopher:
Don Gilet
President Carter:
Nathan Osgood
Narrator:
Diana Rigg
Sound Designer:
Caleb Knightley
Director:
Marc Beeby
Producer:
Marc Beeby

Undercover

Episode 1

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: on BBC One Scotland HDLatest broadcast: on BBC One Wales

Available for years

Drama series. Defence lawyer Maya can finally uncover the truth of an old miscarriage of justice, while husband Nick will go to any lengths to conceal the truth about his own past. Show more

Contributors

Maya Cobbina:
Sophie Okonedo
Nick Johnson:
Adrian Lester
Rudy Jones:
Dennis Haysbert
Paul Brightman:
Derek Riddell
Clem Johnson:
Tamara Lawrence
Dan Johnson:
Daniel Ezra
Ella Lawrence:
Shannon Hayes
Julia Redhead:
Angel Coulby
Dominic Carter:
Vincent Regan
Michael Antwi:
Sope Dirisu
Abigail Strickland:
Leanne Best
Judge Kramer:
Jay Benedict
Attorney General Livermore:
Nathan Osgood
Joshua Roberts:
Wade McElwain
Dr Francis:
John Schwab
Peter Mackie:
Ian Peck
Sgt Douglas Trimble:
Glyn Grimstead
Fred Redhead:
Alex Avery
Director:
James Hawes
Executive Producer:
Hilary Salmon

Undercover

Episode 3

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: on BBC One HDLatest broadcast: on BBC One Wales

Available for years

Drama series. Maya is approached by a new witness to Michael's murder who may expose the truth about his death. Nick plays a dangerous game in which he hopes to win his freedom. Show more

Contributors

Maya Cobbina:
Sophie Okonedo
Nick Johnson:
Adrian Lester
Rudy Jones:
Dennis Haysbert
Paul Brightman:
Derek Riddell
Robert Greenlaw:
Alistair Petrie
Dominic Carter:
Vincent Regan
John Halliday:
Mark Bonnar
Michael Antwi:
Sope Dirisu
Julia Redhead:
Angel Coulby
Alex Brady:
David Schofield
Abigail Strickland:
Leanne Best
Clem Johnson:
Tamara Lawrance
Dan Johnson:
Daniel Ezra
Ella Johnson:
Shannon Hayes
Mrs Antwi:
Cecilia Noble
John Corrigan:
Danny Webb
Dr Mark Ambrose:
Nathan Nolan
Sgt Douglas Trimble:
Glyn Grimstead
PC Rose:
Sam Stockman
PC Clifton:
Phil Deguara
PC Bridge:
Thomas Aldridge
Jake Adamson:
Greg Barnett
Fred Redhead:
Alex Avery
Judge Oriel McVitie:
Mitchell Mullen
Livermore:
Nathan Osgood
Director:
James Hawes
Executive Producer:
Hilary Salmon

Undercover

Episode 5

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: on BBC One Scotland HDLatest broadcast: on BBC One Wales

Available for years

Drama series. Maya confronts Nick with the truth about his past just as links emerge between her two cases which may free Rudy. But is Nick still betraying Maya's trust? Show more

Contributors

Maya Cobbina:
Sophie Okonedo
Nick Johnson:
Adrian Lester
Rudy Jones:
Dennis Haysbert
Paul Brightman:
Derek Riddell
Dominic Carter:
Vincent Regan
Robert Greenlaw:
Alistair Petrie
John Halliday:
Mark Bonnar
Michael Antwi:
Sope Dirisu
Abigail Strickland:
Leanne Best
Dan Johnson:
Daniel Ezra
Clem Johnson:
Tamara Lawrence
Ella Johnson:
Shannon Hayes
Alex Brady:
David Schofield
Julia Redhead:
Angel Coulby
Peter Mackie:
Ian Peck
Aiden Rose:
Sam Stockman
Douglas Trimble:
Glyn Grimstead
Mrs Antwi:
Cecilia Noble
PC Clifton:
Phil Deguara
Doctor Mark Ambrose:
Nathan Nolan
Judge Oriel McVitie:
Mitchell Mullen
Livermore:
Nathan Osgood
Vernon Early:
Geoffrey Burton
Doctor Jack McDonald:
Owen Roe
Joshua Roberts:
Wade McElwain
Director:
Jim O'Hanlon
Executive Producer:
Hilary Salmon

Undercover

Episode 6

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: on BBC One WestLatest broadcast: on BBC One Wales HD

Available for years

Drama series. Maya has a last chance to save Rudy, while Nick may have a final shot at redemption. As the details of Maya's two old cases emerge, is truth a price worth paying? Show more

Contributors

Maya Cobbina:
Sophie Okonedo
Nick Johnson:
Adrian Lester
Rudy Jones:
Dennis Haysbert
Paul Brightman:
Derek Riddell
John Halliday:
Mark Bonnar
Robert Greenlaw:
Alistair Petrie
Dan Johnson:
Daniel Ezra
Clem Johnson:
Tamara Lawrence
Ella Johnson:
Shannon Hayes
Mrs Antwi:
Cecilia Noble
Julia Redhead:
Angel Coulby
Dominic Carter:
Vincent Regan
Alex Brady:
David Schofield
Mark Neame:
Oliver Dimsdale
Doctor Mark Ambrose:
Nathan Nolan
Livermore:
Nathan Osgood
Court Clerk:
Christopher Raglan
Justice Scarrow:
Garrick Hagon
Justice Brannigan:
Stephen Schreiber
Justice Galbraith:
Lachele Carl
Director:
Jim O'Hanlon
Executive Producer:
Hilary Salmon

Saturday Drama

Jake Liebowitz: A Life in Film

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes

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

By Frederic Raphael. Drama charting the auteur film director's long career following his mysterious disappearance. Show more

Holby City

Series 20

Episode 26: Fallen Idol

Duration: 58 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One HDLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Scotland

A split-second mistake brings Nicky closer to Zav than she bargained for. A troubling discovery causes Roxanna to question her loyalties. Dom is forced to make a choice. Show more

Contributors

Roxanna MacMillan:
Hermione Gulliford
John Gaskell:
Paul McGann
Xavier 'Zav' Duval:
Marcus Griffiths
Nicky McKendrick:
Belinda Owusu
Meena Chowdhury:
Salma Hoque
Dominic Copeland:
David Ames
Donna Jackson:
Jaye Jacobs
Ben 'Lofty' Chiltern:
Lee Mead
Jac Naylor:
Rosie Marcel
Adrian 'Fletch' Fletcher:
Alex Walkinshaw
Ric Griffin:
Hugh Quarshie
Sacha Levy:
Bob Barrett
Serena Campbell:
Catherine Russell
Sheilagh Chiltern:
Wanda Ventham
Abigail Tate:
Olivia Poulet
Maria Lambourne:
Helen Belbin
Leo Haywood:
Nathan Osgood
Jackson 'Jacks' Williams:
Alhaji Fofana
Producer:
Yasmin Kalli
Director:
Dermot Boyd

Saturday Drama

The Air Gap

Duration: 1 hour

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

Factually-based drama by Steve Waters, telling the story of Bradley Manning, the US Army soldier accused of triggering the world's biggest ever leak of classified information. Show more

Contributors

Bradley Manning:
Greg Wohead
Brig Guard:
Corey Turner
Brig Guard:
Chris McKinney
Intelligence Operative:
Serena Bobowski
Psychiatrist:
Nancy Crane
Commanding Watch Officer:
Nathan Osgood

Genres

15 Minute Drama

Ladder of Years

Episode 1: At the Family's Edges

Duration: 15 minutes

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

An unexpected but rather welcome romantic encounter in the grocery aisle is the beginning of a new adventure for homely Delia Grinstead. Show more

15 Minute Drama

Ladder of Years

Episode 2: The Felson Girls

Duration: 15 minutes

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

Delia's chance meeting with a younger man focuses her dissatisfactions with her disjointed Baltimore household. Show more

15 Minute Drama

Ladder of Years

Episode 3: The Ocean

Duration: 15 minutes

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

Feeling at the very edges of her disjointed family, Delia Grinstead makes an impulsive decision on the annual family vacation. Show more

15 Minute Drama

Ladder of Years

Episode 5: The Filling of White Hours

Duration: 15 minutes

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

Little by little, Delia Grinstead's new life in the sleepy town of Bay Borough begins to feel less solitary. Show more

15 Minute Drama

Ladder of Years

Episode 7: Ketchup on His French Fries

Duration: 15 minutes

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

Delia Grinstead's new life and equilibrium are disturbed by an unexpected visitor to town. Show more

15 Minute Drama

Ladder of Years

Episode 9: I'm Calling About Susie

Duration: 15 minutes

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

After more than a year away, Delia finds herself feeling drawn back to the fractured family in Baltimore. Show more