4 Extra Debut. Charles Dickens's iconic story of love, revolution and redemption, updated and set in contemporary Aleppo and London. Show more
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Lina embarks on a desperate mission, while, Taghreed's obsessive need for revenge pushes her over the edge. Stars Fatima Adoum. Show more
Lina is reporting from Aleppo when Taghreed confronts her. Back in London, a dark family secret is revealed. Stars Lara Sawalha. Show more
Drama. Latif Yahia, army lieutenant and former school companion of Saddam Hussein's sadistic son Uday Hussein, is violently coerced into becoming Uday's body double. Show more
Thomas More's classic work of fiction and political philosophy, published in 1516. Dramatised by poet Michael Symmons Roberts. Show more
Censoring an Iranian Love Story
Episode 2
57 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW
Available for years
Dara now faces an unsuspected rival and a dangerous neighbour. Starring Philip Arditti and Isabella Nefar. Show more
Elif Shafak - The Bastard of Istanbul
Episode 1: 1. The Visitor
1 hour
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra
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A tale of two families bound by a shared past. A visitor disrupts the Kanzanci household. Stars Lara Sawalha and Raad Rawi. Show more
Drama on 3
Andromache
1 hour, 44 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 3Latest broadcast: on BBC Radio 3
A translation by Edward Kemp of Jean Racine's play Andromache, updated to the present day. With Tanya Moodie, Joel MacCormack, Alex Lanipekun and Susannah Fielding. Show more
Censoring an Iranian Love Story
Episode 1
57 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW
Available for years
A writer must cheat the censor to publish his love story. Contemporary drama from Iran. Stars Isabella Nefar and Amir El-Masry. Show more
Abd el-Aziz's wages from the Automobile Club are barely covering his costs. But that is the least of his problems. Show more
Abd el-Aziz's death triggers strong emotions at the Automobile Club. Show more
Kamel takes over his father's job in the storeroom, where he makes a powerful contact. Show more
Kamel's relationship with Mitsy is deepening. But relations with Alku continue to deteriorate as more staff question his treatment of them. Show more
A once wealthy landowner, Abd el-Aziz has fallen into penury and is forced into menial work at the Automobile Club. Show more
Abd el-Aziz gets a new job. With tragic repercussions. Show more
Mitsy meets the king of Egypt. But the outcome does not please her father. Show more
Kamel meets his fellow revolutionaries and a daring plot is hatched. Show more
Reprisal is brutal after the King is publically shamed. Show more
Events build to a violent climax, after which nothing will be the same again. Show more
Elif Shafak - The Bastard of Istanbul
2. The Return
1 hour
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra
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The long-awaited return of Mustafa brings the Kanzaci household to breaking point. Stars Lara Sawalha and Philip Arditti. Show more