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Drama on 3

Babbage

Duration: 2 hours

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

David Pownall's drama about the life of Charles Babbage, regarded as one of the great scientific brains of the 19th century, who first conceived the computer but died a failure. Show more

Contributors

Charles Babbage:
Sam Kelly
Ada Lovelace:
Monica Dolan
Lord Lovelace:
Michael Maloney
Wellington and Lord Aberdeen:
Geoffrey Whitehead
Lady Byron:
Frances Jeater
Italian Organ Grinder:
Andrew Branch
Composer:
Max Pownall

Drama on 3

Artist Descending a Staircase

Duration: 1 hour, 20 minutes

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

A radio production of Tom Stoppard's comic tragedy about the meaning and purpose of life and art, starring Derek Jacobi and Ian McDiarmid. Show more

Contributors

Martello (older):
Geoffrey Whitehead
Beauchamp (older):
Derek Jacobi
Donner (older):
Ian McDiarmid
Beauchamp:
Blake Ritson
Director:
Gordon House

Genres

Upstart Crow

Series 2

Episode 2: I Know Thee Not, Old Man

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two HD

Available for years

Comedy. When his terrifying old teacher invites himself to stay, Will is unable to say no even though his presence stirs up some pretty awful memories. Show more

Contributors

Kit Marlowe:
Tim Downie
John Shakespeare:
Harry Enfield
Robert Greene:
Mark Heap
Susanna Shakespeare:
Helen Monks
Bottom:
Rob Rouse
Anne Shakespeare:
Liza Tarbuck
Mary Shakespeare:
Paula Wilcox
Will Shakespeare:
David Mitchell
Judith Shakespeare:
Rosanna Beacock
Hamnet Shakespeare:
Joe Willis
Writer:
Ben Elton
Director:
Richard Boden
Executive Producer:
Chris Sussman

Upstart Crow

Series 2

Episode 3: I Did Adore a Twinkling Star

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two HD

Available for years

Comedy. As a result of Robert Greene's scheming, Will has to write a romance set in an exotic foreign location. Meanwhile, Kate has fallen for Marlowe. Show more

Contributors

Will Shakespeare:
David Mitchell
Kit Marlowe:
Tim Downie
John Shakespeare:
Harry Enfield
Valentine:
Jack Fox
Robert Greene:
Mark Heap
Susanna Shakespeare:
Helen Monks
Bottom:
Rob Rouse
Anne Shakespeare:
Liza Tarbuck
Mary Shakespeare:
Paula Wilcox
Judith Shakespeare:
Rosanna Beacock
Hamnet Shakespeare:
Joe Willis
Writer:
Ben Elton
Director:
Richard Boden
Executive Producer:
Chris Sussman

The Royal Bodyguard

Episode 1: The Limping Assassin

Duration: 30 minutes

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

Comedy series. Guy Hubble's first assignment as the royal bodyguard is to investigate a planned assassination attempt on a member of the royal family. Show more

Contributors

Guy Hubble:
David Jason
Dennis Whittington:
Geoffrey Whitehead
Sir Edward Hastings:
Tim Bentinck
Ghanaian Ambassador:
David Webber
Ambassador's Wife:
Nicola Hughes
Simon Stevens:
Neil Edmond
Chambermaid:
Joannah Tincey

The Royal Bodyguard

Episode 2: The Siege of Blenheim Square

Duration: 30 minutes

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

Comedy series. A routine shopping trip in London turns dangerous after a misunderstanding between Hubble and another member of royal security.

Contributors

Guy Hubble:
David Jason
Dennis Whittington:
Geoffrey Whitehead
Sir Edward Hastings:
Tim Bentinck
Miss Gifford:
Georgie Glen
Powell:
Dan Mersh
Van Driver:
Michael Ballard
Resident Driver:
Richard Betts
Police Driver:
Luing Andrews
Commissioner Baker:
Richard Dixon
Hart/Hoodie:
Adam Deacon

The Royal Bodyguard

Episode 6: A Watery Grave

Duration: 30 minutes

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

Comedy series. Hubble is assigned to protect the princess, who is attending a friend's hen party in Devon.

Contributors

Guy Hubble:
David Jason
Dennis Whittington:
Geoffrey Whitehead
Sir Edward Hastings:
Tim Bentinck
Constable Truncheon:
Steve Edge
Hotel Manager:
Jeremy Swift
Irate Customer:
Dan March

The Royal Bodyguard

Episode 5: The Perils of Attraction

Duration: 30 minutes

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

Comedy series. Hubble goes deep undercover to investigate a series of dangerous leaks from Downing Street.

Contributors

Guy Hubble:
David Jason
Dennis Whittington:
Geoffrey Whitehead
Sir Edward Hastings:
Tim Bentinck
Roderick Finch:
Rupert Vansittart
Tristram Roberts:
Alisdair Simpson
Mary Town-Jones:
Abigail Cruttenden
Muriel Whittington:
Sian Thomas

The Architects

Series 2

D.I.Y.

Duration: 30 minutes

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

Sir Lucien’s team must design, build and sell homes on Hackney Marshes. What can go wrong? Stars Geoffrey Whitehead. From 2015. Show more

Still Open All Hours

Series 5

Episode 2

Duration: 29 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One Scotland HDLatest broadcast: on BBC One South East

Available for years

Sitcom. Granville's got beans to shift, and one customer's tales of space travel are going to help him do it. Three's a crowd for Leroy and Beth when Ruby shows up. Show more

Contributors

Mrs Machin:
Emma Amos
Mrs Featherstone:
Stephanie Cole
Mr Machin:
Jonathan Coy
Mrs Snaith:
Anna Crilly
Gastric:
Tim Healy
Mrs Rossi:
Sue Holderness
Mr Philips:
Paul Trussell
Young Woman:
Charlotte Tyree
Granville:
David Jason
Writer:
Roy Clarke
Executive Producer:
Gareth Edwards
Executive Producer:
David Jason

The Architects

Series 2

Episode 1: Airport

Duration: 30 minutes

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

Sir Lucien and Partners chase an airport contract funded by a wealthy toast-loving Laird. Stars Geoffrey Whitehead. From 2015. Show more

The Architects

Series 2

Refurb

Duration: 30 minutes

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

Tim falls under the spell of top footballer Danny Knowles, who’s after a new 'hip hop consultant'. Stars Alex Carter. From 2015. Show more

The Architects

Series 2

Turret

Duration: 30 minutes

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

Matt mentors the boss's granddaughter and designs a building with a great big turret (possibly). Stars Alex Carter. From 2015. Show more

Ed Reardon's Week

Series 11

Episode 1: The Reboot

Duration: 30 minutes

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

Author Ed is in unfamiliar territory returning to full-time education at 'Uni'. Stars Christopher Douglas. From 2016. Show more

Ed Reardon's Week

Series 11

All About Eve

Duration: 30 minutes

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

Ed tries to stir up healthy anti-authoritarian rage as editor of the student magazine. Stars Christopher Douglas. From 2016. Show more

Ed Reardon's Week

Series 11

Generation Why Bother

Duration: 28 minutes

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

A chance meeting leads Ed to believe he may be owed a small fortune by the HMRC. Stars Christopher Douglas. From 2016. Show more

Ed Reardon's Week

Series 11

The Rectifier

Duration: 28 minutes

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

Inspired by his great-grandfather, Ed embarks upon writing a serious social history book. Stars Christopher Douglas. From 2016. Show more

Ed Reardon's Week

Series 12

The Writer in the Van

Duration: 30 minutes

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

The curmudgeonly author has a new idea for a novel and an exciting new home. Starring Christopher Douglas. From 2017. Show more

Ed Reardon's Week

Series 12

The Legacy

Duration: 30 minutes

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

Ed may be in line for an inheritance, as long as he can prove who he is. Stars Christopher Douglas. From 2017. Show more

Ed Reardon's Week

Series 12

An Enemy of the People

Duration: 30 minutes

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

An encounter with a refuse collector leads Ed into the world of local politics. Starring Christopher Douglas. From 2017. Show more