Programme Index

Gentleman Jack

Series 2

It's Not Illegal

BBC One

Duration: 1 hour, 9 minutes

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First broadcast: Sun 29^th May 2022, 21:00 on BBC One HDLatest broadcast: Sun 29^th May 2022, 21:00 on BBC One Wales HD

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Anne and Ann’s marriage is in serious danger when Captain Sutherland arrives from Scotland determined to destroy Anne Lister’s reputation. Show more

Contributors

Anne Lister:: Suranne Jones
Ann Walker:: Sophie Rundle
Marian Lister:: Gemma Whelan
Aunt Anne Lister:: Gemma Jones
Jeremy Lister:: Timothy West
Mr Parker:: Bruce Alexander
Captain Sutherland:: Derek Riddell
Jonathan Gray:: Adrian Rawlins
Writer:: Sally Wainwright
Producer:: Phil Collinson
Production Company:: Lookout Point

Genres

DramaClassic & Period

Brand

Gentleman Jack

Series

Gentleman Jack: Series 2

Drama on 4

Nick Warburton - Not Bobby

Duration: 45 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 10^th Mar 2010, 14:15 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Mon 12^th Dec 2016, 21:15 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Frank's new pet rabbit Bobby starts causing an unexpected stir at home. Satire on the education system. Stars Mackenzie Crook, Emerald O'Hanrahan, Kate Layden, Tessa Nicholson. Show more

Contributors

Frank:: Mackenzie Crook
Miss Bradfield:: Emerald O'Hanrahan
Mum:: Kate Layden
Sophie:: Tessa Nicholson
Mr Vincent:: Bruce Alexander
Writer:: Nick Warburton
Director:: Peter Kavanagh

Genres

Drama

Brand

Drama on 4

The Further Adventures of Sherlock Holmes: The Marlbourne Point Mystery

Episode 1: The Marlbourne Point Mystery

Duration: 45 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 5^th Apr 2010, 14:15 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Mon 7^th Jan 2013, 14:15 on BBC Radio 4 FM

Mystery by Bert Coules, inspired by the stories of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. A disused lighthouse on a remote stretch of the Kent coast is the scene of a bizarre double death. Show more

Contributors

Sherlock Holmes:: Clive Merrison
Dr John Watson:: Andrew Sachs
Mycroft Holmes:: James Laurenson
Sir Charles Steele:: Nigel Hastings
Mrs Chang:: Pik Sen Lim
Mr Jefferstone:: Bruce Alexander
Mr Lade:: Richard Dillane
Elizabeth:: Tessa Nicholson
Writer:: Bert Coules
Producer:: Patrick Rayner

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Drama on 4: The Further Adventures of Sherlock Holmes: The Marlbourne Point Mystery

Series

Drama on 4

The Further Adventures of Sherlock Holmes: The Marlbourne Point Mystery

Episode 2: The Marlbourne Point Mystery

Duration: 45 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 6^th Apr 2010, 14:15 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Tue 8^th Jan 2013, 14:15 on BBC Radio 4 LW

By Bert Coules, inspired by the stories of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. The shocking truth behind the mystery of the politician, the lighthouse and the trained cormorant is revealed. Show more

Contributors

Sherlock Holmes:: Clive Merrison
Dr John Watson:: Andrew Sachs
Mycroft Holmes:: James Laurenson
Sir Charles Steele:: Nigel Hastings
Mrs Chang:: Pik Sen Lim
Mr Jefferstone:: Bruce Alexander
Mr Lade:: Richard Dillane
Elizabeth:: Tessa Nicholson
Postmaster:: Bert Coules
Writer:: Bert Coules
Producer:: Patrick Rayner

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Drama on 4: The Further Adventures of Sherlock Holmes: The Marlbourne Point Mystery

Series

The Stuarts

It Came In with a Lass

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes

First broadcast: Sat 29^th Jun 2013, 14:30 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Sat 29^th Jun 2013, 14:30 on BBC Radio 4 LW

By Mike Walker. Queen Mary arrives in Scotland enshrouded in mist and must quickly distinguish friends from enemies, as they try to understand and control her. With Brian Cox. Show more

Contributors

Mary:: Jeany Spark
John Knox:: Brian Cox
Darnley:: Tom Mison
Moray:: John MacKay
Bothwell:: Michael Bertenshaw
Randolph:: Bruce Alexander
Flamina:: Wunmi Mosaku
Rizzio:: David Seddon
Ruthven:: Sean Murray
Soldier:: Ben Crowe
Sergeant:: Paul Stonehouse
Director:: Jessica Dromgoole
Director:: Sasha Yevtushenko
Writer:: Mike Walker

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The Stuarts

Doctors

Series 20

I Feel Bad for My Neck

BBC One

Duration: 28 minutes

First broadcast: Fri 27^th Sep 2019, 13:45 on BBC One LondonLatest broadcast: Fri 27^th Sep 2019, 13:45 on BBC One Yorkshire

Al has bonded with Ray, but Eve is about to discover something to upset them all. Sid offers support to a friend of his dad who is struggling with getting older.

Contributors

Dr Al Haskey:: Ian Midlane
Eve Haskey:: Rachel Bell
Ray Hopkins:: Bruce Alexander
Dr Sid Vere:: Ashley Rice
Michael Evans:: Nicholas Tizzard
Yasmin Mitchell:: Elinor Lawless
Writer:: Kim Millar
Director:: Merlyn Rice
Producer:: Dawn Coulson-Beckett
Executive Producer:: Mike Hobson

Genres

Brand

Doctors

Series

Doctors: Series 20

Doctors

Series 20

The Law of Unintended Consequences

BBC One

Duration: 28 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 25^th Sep 2019, 13:45 on BBC One LondonLatest broadcast: Wed 25^th Sep 2019, 13:45 on BBC One Wales

Al takes Eve on a day out, but he is thrown when Ray turns up. Daniel and Becky have a heart to heart. Show more

Contributors

Dr Al Haskey:: Ian Midlane
Eve Haskey:: Rachel Bell
Becky Clarke:: Ali Bastian
Dr Daniel Granger:: Matthew Chambers
Dr Jimmi Clay:: Adrian Lewis Morgan
Ray Hopkins:: Bruce Alexander
Writer:: Stephen McAteer
Director:: Isher Sahota
Producer:: Caroline Slater
Executive Producer:: Mike Hobson

Genres

Brand

Doctors

Series

Doctors: Series 20

Drama on 3

Ninety Minutes with Stanislavski

BBC Radio 3

Duration: 1 hour, 29 minutes

First broadcast: Sun 10^th Dec 2017, 21:00 on BBC Radio 3Latest broadcast: Sun 18^th Jul 2021, 19:30 on BBC Radio 3

Cressida has 90 minutes before her next run-through of The Seagull. She's in trouble. Help arrives from five legendary acting teachers. Can they rescue her in time? Show more

Contributors

Bobby Lewis:: Colin Stinton
Cressida Yorke:: Norah Lopez Holden
Stella Adler:: Maggie Steed
Harold Clurman:: Matthew Marsh
Lee Strasberg:: Nicholas Woodeson
Stanislavski:: Bruce Alexander
Director:: Melanie Harris
Writer:: Marcy Kahan

Genres

Drama

Brand

Drama on 3

Saturday Drama

Playing With Trains

Episode 1

Saturday Drama: Playing With Trains

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: Sat 20^th Mar 2010, 14:30 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Fri 3^rd Mar 2017, 03:00 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

4 Extra Debut. 1967: Maverick inventor Bill Galpin is getting rich while battling with his children, Roxanna and Danny. Stars Timothy Spall. Show more

Contributors

Bill Galpin:: Timothy Spall
Roxanna Galpin:: Zoe Tapper
Danny Galpin:: Geoffrey Streatfeild
Frances:: Helen Longworth
Mick:: Joseph Kloska
Gant:: Michael Fenton Stevens
Vernon Boyce:: Nigel Hastings
QC:: Bruce Alexander
Writer:: Stephen Poliakoff
Producer:: Peter Leslie Wild
Director:: Peter Leslie Wild

Genres

Drama

Brand

Saturday Drama

Series

Saturday Drama

Playing With Trains

Episode 2

Saturday Drama: Playing With Trains

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: Sat 27^th Mar 2010, 14:30 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Sat 4^th Mar 2017, 03:00 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

1986: Roxanna and Danny are in despair over the actions of their father, hubristic inventor Bill Galpin. Stars Timothy Spall. Show more

Contributors

Bill Galpin:: Timothy Spall
Roxanna Galpin:: Zoe Tapper
Danny Galpin:: Geoffrey Streatfeild
Frances:: Helen Longworth
Mick:: Joseph Kloska
Gant:: Michael Fenton Stevens
QC:: Bruce Alexander
Judge:: Nigel Hastings
Writer:: Stephen Poliakoff
Director:: Peter Leslie Wild
Producer:: Peter Leslie Wild

Genres

Drama

Brand

Saturday Drama

Series

Drama on 4

Arabian Afternoons

Episode 1: The Casper Logue Affair

Duration: 45 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 29^th Mar 2010, 14:15 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Mon 4^th Sep 2017, 21:15 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

By Sebastian Baczkiewicz. Diplomat Bob Goldacre has lost sight of an American businessman in Baghdad. Inspired by The Arabian Nights, stars Sirine Saba. Show more

Contributors

Writer:: Sebastian Baczkiewicz
Shahrazad:: Sirine Saba
Shahrayar:: Kevork Malikyan
Aseera:: Betsabeh Emran
Rahim:: Sargon Yelda
Goldacre:: Trevor White
Hammond:: Bruce Alexander
Casper:: Nathan Osgood
Kindermann:: Rufus Wright
Carlton:: John Biggins
Charlene:: Alison Pettit
Director:: Abigail le Fleming
Producer:: Abigail le Fleming

Genres

Drama

Brand

Drama on 4: Arabian Afternoons

Series

Drama on 4

Justin Hopper - The Weighing Room

Duration: 45 minutes

First broadcast: Fri 30^th Apr 2010, 14:15 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Wed 11^th Feb 2015, 04:15 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

4 Extra Debut. National Hunt jump jockey Noel is anxious to get back in the saddle after a career-threatening fall. Stars Lloyd Hutchinson. Show more

Contributors

Noel:: Lloyd Hutchinson
Sean:: Michael Legge
Wrighty:: James Weaver
Wozzer:: Paul Rider
Seddon:: David Seddon
Fiona Markham:: Alison Pettitt
Consultant:: Nigel Hastings
Steward:: Joanna Monro
Owner:: Bruce Alexander
Brian:: Michael Shelford
Mandy:: Keely Beresford
Writer:: Justin Hopper
Director:: Toby Swift

Genres

Drama

Brand

Frankenstein by Mary Shelley

2. Fearful

Frankenstein by Mary Shelley

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: Sun 4^th Nov 2012, 15:00 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Sun 7^th Jan 2024, 16:00 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Walking in the mountains, Frankenstein is about to come face to face with what he most hates and fears. Stars Jamie Parker. Show more

Contributors

Frankenstein:: Jamie Parker
The Monster:: Shaun Dooley
Elizabeth:: Susie Riddell
Walton:: Alun Raglan
Father:: Robert Blythe
Clerval:: Sam Alexander
Old Man:: Bruce Alexander
Agatha:: Emma Hook
Felix:: Joe Sims
Lieutenant:: Don Gilet
Writer:: Lucy Catherine
Director:: Marc Beeby

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Series

The Once and Future King

Episode 1: The Coming of Merlyn

Duration: 58 minutes

First broadcast: Sun 9^th Nov 2014, 15:00 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Tue 25^th Sep 2018, 03:00 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

4 Extra Debut. England is in turmoil. On the night before a decisive battle, Merlyn and King Arthur are wondering why? Stars David Warner. From November 2014. Show more

Contributors

Arthur:: Paul Ready
Merlyn:: David Warner
Wart:: Edward Bracey
Young Kay:: Ethan Hammer
Archimedes:: Bruce Alexander
Sir Ector:: Michael Bertenshaw
Guenever:: Lyndsey Marshal
Sir Kay:: Paul Heath
Lyo-Lyok:: Elaine Claxton
The Ant Controller:: Jane Slavin
Tom the Page:: Monty d'Inverno
Mustard Pot:: Bettrys Jones
Author:: TH White
Adaptor:: Brian Sibley
Director:: Gemma Jenkins
Director:: Marc Beeby
Director:: David Hunter

Genres

Series

The Once and Future King

The Once and Future King

Episode 2: The Sword in the Stone

Duration: 58 minutes

First broadcast: Sun 16^th Nov 2014, 15:00 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Wed 26^th Sep 2018, 03:00 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Wart's remarkable education at the hands of wizard Merlyn draws to a close. Stars David Warner, Paul Ready and Edward Bracey. Show more

Contributors

Arthur:: Paul Ready
Merlyn:: David Warner
Wart:: Edward Bracey
Archimedes:: Bruce Alexander
Sir Ector:: Michael Bertenshaw
Kay:: Paul Heath
King Pellinore:: Sam Dale
Sir Grummore Grummursum:: David Acton
Lancelot:: Alex Waldmann
The Pike:: Shaun Mason
Badger:: Elaine Claxton
Sergeant-at-Arms:: Ian Conningham
Author:: TH White
Adaptor:: Brian Sibley
Director:: Gemma Jenkins
Director:: Marc Beeby
Director:: David Hunter

Genres

Series

The Once and Future King

The Once and Future King

Episode 3: The Queen of Air and Darkness

Duration: 58 minutes

First broadcast: Sun 23^rd Nov 2014, 15:00 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Thu 27^th Sep 2018, 03:00 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Rebels challenge Arthur's claim to the throne. As war approaches, darker motives for bringing him down emerge. Stars Paul Ready. Show more

Contributors

Arthur:: Paul Ready
Merlyn:: David Warner
Queen Morgause:: Kate Fleetwood
King Lot:: Michael Bertenshaw
Archimedes:: Bruce Alexander
Kay:: Paul Heath
Wart:: Edward Bracey
Young Kay:: Ethan Hammer
Gawaine:: Shaun Mason
Young Gareth:: Roslyn Hill
Sir Kay:: Paul Heath
Madam Mim:: Jane Slavin
Herald:: Ian Conningham
Page:: Monty d'Inverno
Author:: TH White
Adaptor:: Brian Sibley
Director:: Gemma Jenkins
Director:: Marc Beeby
Director:: David Hunter

Genres

Series

The Once and Future King

The Stuarts

To Make the Plough Go before the Horse

Duration: 58 minutes

First broadcast: Sun 30^th Jun 2013, 15:00 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Sat 6^th Jul 2013, 21:00 on BBC Radio 4 LW

By Mike Walker. James I's life and reign told through his relationships, from his one love, Esme, to his favourite, George Villiers. Starring Bill Paterson. Show more

Contributors

Writer:: Mike Walker
King James I & VI:: Bill Paterson
Young James:: Stewart Campbell
George Buchanan:: John Rowe
Esmé Stewart:: David Dawson
Prince Charles:: Julian Rhind-Tutt
Buckingham:: Dominic Mafham
Randolph:: Bruce Alexander
Anne:: Hannah Wood
Agnes Sampson:: Amaka Okafor
Cranfield:: Ben Crowe
Chancellor:: Matthew Watson
Bishop:: Sean Murray
Director:: Jessica Dromgoole
Director:: Sasha Yevtushenko

Genres

Brand

The Stuarts

David Pownall - Nyama

Duration: 45 minutes

First broadcast: Fri 23^rd Apr 2010, 14:15 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Mon 3^rd Apr 2017, 21:15 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

An entrepreneur moves a pickled whale from the Cape of Good Hope round Southern Africa to make a fortune. Stars Vincent Ebrahim. Show more

Contributors

Producer:: Peter Kavanagh
Hudson:: Vincent Ebrahim
Silas:: Jude Akuwudike
Arlene:: Joanna Monro
Bush Hermit:: Joseph Marcell
Doctor Cass:: Bruce Alexander
De Soto:: Nigel Hastings
Cult Leader:: Rufus Wright
Woman:: Pamela Nomvete
Ensemble:: Alison Pettit
Ensemble:: John Biggins
Ensemble:: David Seddon
Ensemble:: Michael Shelford
Ensemble:: Keely Beresford
Writer:: David Pownall
Composer:: Russell Taylor
Composer:: Steve Cooke

Genres

Drama