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Saturday Drama

Somerset Maugham - For Services Rendered

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes

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

4 Extra Debut. 1932. Progressive English family the Ardsleys are trying to live their lives under the long shadow of the First World War. Stars Sian Thomas. From September 2013. Show more

Contributors

Leonard Ardsley:
David Calder
Charlotte Ardsley:
Sian Thomas
Sydney Ardsley:
Tom Espiner
Eva Ardsley:
Cath Whitefield
Lois Ardsley:
Louise Brealey
Ethel Bartlett:
Mariah Gale
Howard Bartlett:
Michael Shaeffer
Collie Stratton:
Justin Salinger
Wilfred Cedar:
Ron Cook
Dr Charles Prentice:
John Rowe
Adaptor:
Lu Kemp
Director:
Lu Kemp

Genres

Drama on 4

RK Narayan - A Tiger for Malgudi

Duration: 45 minutes

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

Now a monk's companion, an aging tiger looks back on his life and the human absurdities of 1970s India. Stars Paul Bazely. Show more

Contributors

Zookeeper:
Paul Bazely
Captain:
Paul Bazely
Teacher:
Meneka Das
Raja, the Tiger:
Raad Rawi
The Master:
Nadim Sawalha
Director:
Lu Kemp

Genres

Drama on 4

The Meet-Cute

Duration: 45 minutes

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

An aspiring screenwriter teams up with the girl next door to learn the rules for writing the perfect rom-com. But can they avoid the biggest cliche of all: falling in love? Show more

Contributors

Genres

Saturday Drama

The Letter of Last Resort

Duration: 38 minutes

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

By David Greig. On her first day in office, the new PM must write a letter to the commanders of Trident with instructions to be followed in the event of a nuclear attack on Britain. Show more

Contributors

Prime Minister:
Belinda Lang
Director:
Nicolas Kent
Producer:
Lu Kemp

Genres

Book of the Week

Omid Djalili - Hopeful: The Autobiography

Episode 3

Duration: 15 minutes

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

Reading from his colourful memoir, Omid Djalili recalls his unconventional childhood in an Iranian guesthouse in London. Show more

Book of the Week

Omid Djalili - Hopeful: The Autobiography

Episode 4

Duration: 15 minutes

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

Reading from his colourful memoir, comic Omid Djalili recalls two encounters from his youth that helped propel him into acting. Show more

Book of the Week

Omid Djalili - Hopeful: The Autobiography

Episode 5

Duration: 15 minutes

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

Reading from his colourful memoir, comedian and actor Omid Djalili explores the vital role his mother plays in his life and art. Show more

Book of the Week

Omid Djalili - Hopeful: The Autobiography

Episode 1

Duration: 15 minutes

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

4 Extra Debut. Reading from his colourful memoir, comedian and actor Omid Djalili recalls when he provoked laughter for all the wrong reasons. Show more

Book of the Week

Omid Djalili - Hopeful: The Autobiography

Episode 2

Duration: 15 minutes

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

Reading from his colourful memoir, comedian and actor Omid Djalili explores his Iranian roots. Show more

Drama on 4

Edward, Edward

Duration: 45 minutes

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

A story seen entirely through the eyes of children. Edward is thrust into the limelight, when he is crowned king aged nine, but finds himself powerless in a world ruled by adults. Show more

Drama on 4

Abigail Docherty - Ursula and Boy

Duration: 45 minutes

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

4 Extra Debut. Inspired by the true story of Ursula Kemp, whose son testified against her for witchcraft in Essex, in 1582. Stars Natalie Press. Show more

Contributors

Genres

Drama on 4

The Spare Room

Duration: 45 minutes

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

By Oliver Emanuel. Michael didn't mean to come to England, and he didn't mean to end up living secretly in Stephanie's spare room. But most of all, he didn't mean to be found. Show more

Contributors

Michael:
Babou Ceesay
Director:
Lu Kemp
Producer:
Lu Kemp

Genres

Drama on 4

Oliver Emanuel - Ancient Greek

Duration: 45 minutes

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

Sixth-former Alex King decides to take a stand against injustice by graffitiing half the school in a strange language. Starring Alex Austin, Vincent Ebrahim, Sophie Stanton. Show more

Contributors

Alex King:
Alex Austin
The Messenger:
Austin Moulton
Director:
Lu Kemp

Genres

Drama on 4

Steve Keyworth - The Continuity Man

Duration: 45 minutes

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

4 Extra Debut. EastEnders' star Nitin Ganatra is determined to play a baddie instead of the usual nice guy, but he has not counted on The Continuity Man. Show more

Contributors

Genres

The Pillow Book

Series 5

Episode 3

Duration: 15 minutes

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

Available for years

As Shonagon feared, the passion between young lovers Komatsu and Zushio explodes. Show more

The Pillow Book

Series 5

Episode 4

Duration: 15 minutes

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

Available for years

A tragedy has happened, and Shonagon is determined to unravel the mystery, with or without Yukinari's help. Show more

The Pillow Book

Series 5

Episode 5

Duration: 15 minutes

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

Available for years

Shonagon is asking questions and looking into dark corners. Yukinari fears for her safety and struggles to understand why she will not let this mystery lie. Show more

The Pillow Book

Series 5

Episode 1

Duration: 15 minutes

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

Available for years

Yukinari returns to the palace to find the Lady Shonagon's affections have strayed. She is also focused on unravelling a mystery that Yukinari cannot understand. Show more