Programme Index

Duration: 44 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 2^nd Mar 2016, 14:15 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Sat 19^th Jun 2021, 21:00 on BBC Radio 4 LW

Pilgrim unexpectedly meets some old friends when he takes his former friend Morgan Hambleton to a stone circle - and a strange and dangerous ceremony for the Queen of the Corn Show more

Katie Hims - Listening to the Dead

3. The Great Pretender

Duration: 45 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 1^st Jan 2014, 14:15 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Mon 8^th Mar 2021, 00:00 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Available for 17 days

Katie Hims - Listening to the Dead

A small-time fame-hungry 1950s psychic is unable to read anyone's thoughts, let alone his female co-worker. Stars Ralf Little. Show more

Contributors

Frank Tully:: Ralf Little
Peggy:: Lizzy Watts
Betty:: Joanna Monro
Joe:: Sean Murray
Eloise:: Carolyn Pickles
Girl:: Carys Eleri
TV Presenter:: Arthur Hughes
Policeman:: Harry Jardine
Narrator:: Ami Metcalf
Director:: Jessica Dromgoole
Writer:: Katie Hims

Genres

DramaHorror & Supernatural

Series

The Elgin Marbles

BBC Two

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 12^th Sep 2011, 23:00 on BBC FourLatest broadcast: Mon 4^th Jun 2012, 02:30 on BBC Four

Drama-documentary in which Andrew Graham-Dixon tells the story of the Elgin Marbles and their removal from Athens. He also cites the arguments for and against their return. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:: Andrew Graham-Dixon
Producer:: Robin Dashwood
Director:: Robin Dashwood
Richard Payne-Kinight:: David Foxxe
The Artist:: Tim Berrington
Chairman of Select Committee:: Geoffrey Beevers
Sarah Siddons:: Joanna Monro

Genres

Formats

Documentaries

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

Drama on 4

Trevor Preston - Small Acts of Kindness

Duration: 45 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 15^th Mar 2011, 14:15 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Wed 13^th Jun 2018, 21:15 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

4 Extra Debut. 50 years after he taught him, Charlie's former art teacher continues to shape his life, even in death. Stars Stephen Greif. Show more

Contributors

Charlie:: Stephen Greif
Alice:: Ann Beach
Beth:: Susan Penhaligon
Annie:: Joanna Monro
Kass:: Sean Baker
Charlie at 16:: Gethin Anthony
Eliza:: Sally Orrock
Miss Monnier:: Christine Kavanagh
Director:: Toby Swift
Writer:: Trevor Preston

Genres

Drama

Brand

Drama on 4

Arabian Afternoons

Episode 2: The Porter and the Three Ladies

Duration: 45 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 30^th Mar 2010, 14:15 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Tue 5^th Sep 2017, 21:15 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

By Rachel Joyce. If Joe doesn't find the exclusive to satisfy his ruthless editor, he will lose his job. Story within a story stars Sirine Saba. Show more

Contributors

Writer:: Rachel Joyce
Shahrazad:: Sirine Saba
Shahrayar:: Kevork Malikyan
Joe:: Stephen Tompkinson
Margot:: Joanna Monro
Mira:: Indira Varma
Affyah:: Jasmine Jones
Juliba:: Melissa Advani
Director:: Tracey Neale
Producer:: Abigail le Fleming

Genres

Drama

Brand

Drama on 4: Arabian Afternoons

Series

Drama on 4

Richard Lumsden - The Six Loves of Billy Binns

Duration: 45 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 21^st Apr 2010, 14:15 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Wed 31^st Oct 2018, 21:15 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

A 110-year-old man wants to recall what love feels like one last time before he dies. His past loves are ready to remind him. Stars Tom Courtenay, Alison Pettitt and Tanya Franks. Show more

Contributors

Billy Binns:: Tom Courtenay
Evie:: Alison Pettitt
Alice:: Tanya Franks
Vera:: Ella Smith
Dotty:: Joanna Monro
Mrs Coggins:: Keely Beresford
Sylvie:: Gbemisola Ikumelo
Boy:: Walter Lumsden
Director:: Sally Avens
Writer:: Richard Lumsden

Genres

DramaRelationships & Romance

Brand

Drama on 4

The Big Broadcast

Duration: 45 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 1^st Jun 2011, 14:15 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Tue 23^rd Dec 2014, 14:15 on BBC Radio 4 LW

Neil Brand's fast-talking musical set in a 1932 Chicago radio studio stars Josie Lawrence and Nigel Harman as an acrimonious songwriting couple who need a new song to save the day. Show more

Contributors

Jean Forsythe:: Josie Lawrence
Grant Thornhill:: Nigel Harman
Arthur Clarke:: Sam Dale
Brannigan:: Sean Baker
Myrna:: Joanna Monro
Sadie:: Jane Whittenshaw
Billy:: Stuart McLoughlin
Writer:: Neil Brand
Director:: David Hunter

Genres

Drama

Brand

Drama on 4

Sally Griffiths - Haunted

Duration: 45 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 19^th Jan 2011, 14:15 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Fri 30^th Oct 2015, 21:15 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

4 Extra Debut. A dark, psychological thriller in which a TV illusionist and a medium both have their belief systems tested when a voice from the past refuses to keep silent. Show more

Contributors

Will:: Steffan Rhodri
Hayley:: Zoe Tapper
Yasmina:: Vineeta Rishi
Nick:: Henry Devas
Callum:: Lloyd Thomas
Waitress:: Joanna Monro
Writer:: Sally Griffiths
Director:: Gemma Jenkins
Producer:: Gemma Jenkins

Genres

Drama

Brand

Drama on 4

The Magnificent Andrea

Duration: 45 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 22^nd Mar 2011, 14:15 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Wed 16^th Mar 2016, 21:15 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

4 Extra Debut. Roger Allam and Nigel Planer star in the latter's comedy drama about two very different men who meet at the funeral of the woman they both desperately loved. Show more

Contributors

Nigel:: Nigel Planer
Barry:: Roger Allam
Taxi Driver:: Brian Bowles
Sarah:: Joanna Monro
Ambulance Driver:: Stuart McLoughlin
Preacher:: Jane Whittenshaw
Director:: Peter Kavanagh
Tania:: Sally Orrock
George:: Sam Dale

Genres

Drama

Brand

Drama on 4

Mike Bartlett - Heart

Duration: 45 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 18^th May 2011, 14:15 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Tue 17^th May 2016, 21:15 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

4 Extra Debut. Steve is stressed at work. His wife barely recognises him. Retirement wasn't meant to be like this. Stars Alison Steadman. Show more

Contributors

Susan:: Alison Steadman
Steve:: Nicholas Farrell
Jackie:: Joanna Monro
Writer:: Mike Bartlett
Producer:: Claire Grove

Genres

Drama

Brand

Drama on 4

The Magnificent Andrea

Duration: 45 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 17^th Sep 2013, 14:15 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Tue 17^th Sep 2013, 14:15 on BBC Radio 4 LW

Roger Allam and Nigel Planer appear in the latter's comedy-drama about two very different men who meet at the funeral of the inspirational woman they both desperately loved. Show more

Contributors

Receptionist:: Sally Orrock
Waitress:: Joanna Monro
Writer:: Nigel Planer
Producer:: Peter Kavanagh

Genres

Drama

Brand

Home Front

29 December 1915 - Isabel Graham

Duration: 11 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 29^th Dec 2015, 12:04 on BBC Radio 4 FM

Available for years

France gifts the land holding British war cemeteries to Great Britain, and the Grahams discover where Adeline and Phyllis have gone. Show more

Contributors

Isabel Graham:: Keely Beresford
Cora Gidley:: Joanna Monro
Johnnie Marshall:: Paul Ready
Hilary Pearce:: Craige Els
Gabriel Graham:: Michael Bertenshaw
Sylvia Graham:: Joanna David
Esme Macknade:: Katie Angelou
Waiter:: Richard Pepple
Writer:: Richard Monks
Director:: Allegra McIlroy

Genres

DramaHistorical

Formats

Docudramas

Brand

Home Front

19 April 1916 - Rose Fairweather

Duration: 11 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 19^th Apr 2016, 12:04 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Tue 19^th Apr 2016, 12:04 on BBC Radio 4 LW

Available for years

On this day in 1916, the Western Times announced that two British officers had escaped from POW camp, and Rose Fairweather feels trapped on Blackfold farm. Show more

Contributors

Rose Fairweather:: Helen Longworth
Cora Gidley:: Joanna Monro
Elspeth Taverner:: Kelly Williams
Gert Battley:: Maggie Steed
John Rossiter:: Mark Carey
Morris Battley:: Sean Baker
Writer:: Lucy Catherine
Director:: Allegra McIlroy

Genres

DramaHistorical

Formats

Docudramas

Brand

Home Front

11 May 1916 - Isabel Graham

Duration: 11 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 11^th May 2016, 12:04 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Wed 11^th May 2016, 12:04 on BBC Radio 4 LW

Available for years

The Times reports that Sir Roger Casement is to be tried for High Treason for his involvement in the Easter Rising, and Isabel gets a lesson in relaxing. Show more

Contributors

Isabel Graham:: Keely Beresford
Cora Gidley:: Joanna Monro
Johnnie Marshall:: Paul Ready
Elsie Knocker:: Marianne Oldham
Writer:: Sarah Daniels
Director:: Jessica Dromgoole

Genres

DramaHistorical

Formats

Docudramas

Brand

Home Front

19 May 1916 - John Rossiter

Duration: 11 minutes

First broadcast: Thu 19^th May 2016, 12:04 on BBC Radio 4 FM

Available for years

Unified Russian and British forces drive the Turks from the banks of the Tigris, while at Spittal End Farm, John Rossiter begins to warm towards Rose. Show more

Contributors

John Rossiter:: Mark Rossiter
Cora Gidley:: Joanna Monro
Morris Battley:: Sean Baker
Rose Fairweather:: Helen Longworth
William Fulford:: Ryan Coath
Mrs Radley:: Helen Clapp
Writer:: Richard Monks
Director:: Allegra McIlroy

Genres

DramaHistorical

Formats

Docudramas

Brand

Home Front

17 July 1918 - Isabel Graham

Duration: 11 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 17^th Jul 2018, 12:04 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Tue 17^th Jul 2018, 12:04 on BBC Radio 4 LW

Available for years

On this day in 1918, the Tsar of Russia and his family were executed in Ekaterinburg, while in Devon, the Graham family are reunited. Show more

Contributors

Isabel Graham:: Keely Beresford
Cora Gidley:: Joanna Monro
Juliet Cavendish:: Lizzie Bourne
Sylvia Graham:: Joanna David
Charles Summer:: Rufus Wright
Mrs Ferrier:: Jane Slavin
Grace Cavendish:: Grace Doherty
Connie Cavendish:: Darcy Brown
Writer:: Katie Hims
Director:: Jessica Dromgoole

Genres

DramaHistorical

Formats

Docudramas

Brand

15 Minute Drama

Elizabeth von Arnim - The Enchanted April

Episode 2

15 Minute Drama: Elizabeth von Arnim - The Enchanted April

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 28^th Apr 2015, 10:45 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Wed 2^nd May 2018, 02:30 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Having arrived at their medieval castle in darkness, Lotty and Rose wake up to the radiance of April in Italy. Stars Pippa Nixon. Show more

Contributors

Narrator:: Jenny Funnell
Lotty:: Pippa Nixon
Rose:: Lyndsey Marshal
Mrs Fisher:: Joanna Monro
Caroline (Scrap):: Rhiannon Neads
Director:: Tracey Neale
Producer:: Tracey Neale
Author:: Elizabeth von Arnim
Adaptor:: Vivienne Allen

Genres

Drama

Brand

15 Minute Drama

Series

15 Minute Drama

Elizabeth von Arnim - The Enchanted April

Episode 3

15 Minute Drama: Elizabeth von Arnim - The Enchanted April

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 29^th Apr 2015, 10:45 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Thu 3^rd May 2018, 02:30 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Lotty and Rose bask in the delicate warmth and beautiful fragrance of San Salvatore, but Mrs Fisher still finds things to try her patience, and Scrap wants to hide herself away. Show more

Contributors

Narrator:: Jenny Funnell
Lotty:: Pippa Nixon
Rose:: Lyndsey Marshal
Mrs Fisher:: Joanna Monro
Caroline (Scrap):: Rhiannon Neads
Director:: Tracey Neale
Producer:: Tracey Neale
Author:: Elizabeth von Arnim
Adaptor:: Vivienne Allen

Genres

Drama

Brand

15 Minute Drama

Series

15 Minute Drama

Elizabeth von Arnim - The Enchanted April

Episode 4

15 Minute Drama: Elizabeth von Arnim - The Enchanted April

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: Thu 30^th Apr 2015, 10:45 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Fri 4^th May 2018, 02:30 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

San Salvatore is working its magic on Mellersh too, and he in turn has managed to charm both Scrap and Mrs Fisher as the beautiful golden days drop gently one by one. Show more

Contributors

Narrator:: Jenny Funnell
Lotty:: Pippa Nixon
Rose:: Lyndsey Marshal
Mrs Fisher:: Joanna Monro
Caroline (Scrap):: Rhiannon Neads
Mellersh:: Stephen Critchlow
Director:: Tracey Neale
Producer:: Tracey Neale
Author:: Elizabeth von Arnim
Adaptor:: Vivienne Allen

Genres

Drama

Brand

15 Minute Drama

Series