By Karen Brown. Inspired by a true story, an ambitious policeman is duped. Dean Ellis believes his life is coming together in work and love, but everything begins to fall apart. Show more
Gripping prison drama by Cat Jones and Erin Carter. Young prisoner Frankie wants desperately to keep her baby with her after it is born, but she is not the only one. Show more
Drama series. Country girl Denise adapts to survive in her new job at The Paradise, a glamorous department store, and catches the eye of its owner. Show more
Period drama. Suffering an identity crisis, Louis gets moody, unable to reveal the reason. Jeanne's protest pamphlets in Paris bring reprisals led by Marchal. Show more
Period drama. Louis is dismissive of the pain his plans will cause others. Cardinal Leto is confident of making the king marry Isabella. Show more
Period drama. A betrayal by one of the women closest to the king has unforeseen consequences, while a graphic revelation results in a fall from grace for another. Show more
Period drama. Seeking retribution, Louis lashes out at the Parisian rebels - though Philippe urges a more reasoned response. Sophie's loyalties are tested. Show more
Period drama. Can Louis' longed-for loving touch help the ailing queen? An engraved blade holds a clue to who Philippe has antagonised. Show more
Period drama. King Louis XIV seeks to reconnect with his people, and reconcile his family, but has one of his friends become a foe? Show more
Freezing and fearful, Hickey hits upon someone to blame for the terrible death toll. Show more
Denied the one supply he relies on, Crozier’s command of his near-deserted ship is further tested when the beast gets aboard.
Esther Waters
Episode 1
58 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra
A stirring tale of a feisty servant girl who is determined to make her way in a very harsh world. Starring Lyndsey Marshal. Show more
Esther Waters
Episode 2
1 hour
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra
After she was betrayed by William, Esther is determined to make her way and support her baby. Starring Lyndsey Marshal. Show more
January 1848. Sorry stories are shared with Fitzjames and Crozier before the former orders a last hurrah for the stranded crewmen – with tragic consequences.
The spring sun signals the beginning of the crew’s long trek towards potential rescue, but they are kept in the dark about what their contaminated food is doing to them.
Suspicion and panic sweep through the crew after an apparent savage attack, but there is method in the madness for some.
Period drama. Louis welcomes a defeated royal relative to the palace, but with unforeseen personal consequences. Show more
Broken by Vivienne Harvey. Final drama in the crime series Stone created by Danny Brocklehurst and starring Hugo Speer as DCI John Stone. Show more
54 minutes
In the wake of a massacre, two groups resume the trudge south, but one takes a troubling step to satisfy its starving men.
Guilt and ego require sacrifices from the surviving stragglers as a final reckoning looms in the wilderness.