Programme Index

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 7^th Apr 2014, 10:45 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Mon 7^th Apr 2014, 19:45 on BBC Radio 4 LW

1956. The Cazalets face emotional and financial upheaval, as the old order is threatened. The family are divided over what to do with the family home following their mother's death. Show more

Elizabeth Jane Howard - The Cazalets

All Change

Episode 4

Elizabeth Jane Howard - The Cazalets

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: Thu 10^th Apr 2014, 10:45 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Thu 10^th Apr 2014, 19:45 on BBC Radio 4 LW

Dinner at Edward and Diana's provides an awkward evening for Sid and Rachel, while Villy battles with Miss Milliment's growing dementia. Show more

Contributors

Narrator:: Penelope Wilton
Polly:: Flora Spencer-Longhurst
Jemima:: Alison Pettit
Hugh:: Dominic Mafham
Villy:: Ruth Gemmell
Miss Milliment:: Carol MacReady
Diana:: Emily Joyce
Edward:: Pip Torrens
Sid:: Helen Schlesinger
Rachel:: Naomi Frederick
Director:: Sally Avens
Producer:: Sally Avens
Adaptor:: Lin Coghlan
Author:: Elizabeth Jane Howard

Genres

Drama

Brand

Series

Elizabeth Jane Howard - The Cazalets: All Change

Elizabeth Jane Howard - The Cazalets

All Change

Episode 6

Elizabeth Jane Howard - The Cazalets

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 14^th Apr 2014, 10:45 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Mon 14^th Apr 2014, 19:45 on BBC Radio 4 LW

As the firm faces financial problems, Hugh attempts to improve relations with Edward and Diana by inviting them to dinner. Show more

Contributors

Narrator:: Penelope Wilton
Hugh:: Dominic Mafham
Edward:: Pip Torrens
Jemima:: Alison Pettit
Rachel:: Naomi Frederick
Sid:: Helen Schlesinger
Diana:: Emily Joyce
Mallinson:: Clive Hayward
Director:: Sally Avens
Producer:: Sally Avens
Adaptor:: Lin Coghlan
Author:: Elizabeth Jane Howard

Genres

Drama

Brand

Series

Elizabeth Jane Howard - The Cazalets: All Change

Whodunnits: Miss Marple's Final Cases

Whodunnits

Miss Marple's Final Cases

1. Tape-Measure Murder

BBC Radio 4 Extra

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 16^th Sep 2015, 11:30 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Thu 2^nd Nov 2023, 01:00 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

4 Extra Debut. Gossip spreads of a murdered wife and a husband under suspicion. Agatha Christie's whodunnit stars June Whitfield. Show more

Contributors

Miss Marple:: June Whitfield
Bunch:: Rosie Cavaliero
Inspector Slack:: Stephen Critchlow
Miss Hartnell:: Jessica Turner
Miss Politt:: Alison Pettit
Mr Spenlow:: Sam Dale
Ted Gerard:: Chris Pavlo
Director:: Gemma Jenkins
Author:: Agatha Christie
Adaptor:: Joy Wilkinson

Genres

DramaCrime

Brand

Whodunnits

Series

Classic Serial

Thomas Mann - Buddenbrooks

Episode 2

Duration: 58 minutes

First broadcast: Sun 19^th Aug 2012, 15:00 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Fri 13^th May 2016, 03:00 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

It's 1848 and the revolution comes to Lubeck. The story of a German merchant family. Stars Michael Maloney and Barbara Flynn. Show more

Contributors

Narrator:: Pip Carter
Jean Buddenbrook:: Michael Maloney
Elizabet Buddenbrook:: Barbara Flynn
Thomas Buddenbrook:: Joseph Millson
Toni Buddenbrook:: Clare Corbett
Christian Buddenbrook:: Carl Prekopp
Clara Buddenbrook:: Rosa Calcraft
Clara Buddenbrook:: Millie Binks
Gerda Buddenbrook:: Colleen Prendergast
Gotthold Buddenbrook:: Shaun Prendergast
Trina:: Jane Purcell
Anton:: Andrew Cullimore
Herr Grunlich:: Ben Crowe
Herr Kesselmeyer:: Stephen Critchlow
Pilot Schwarzkopf:: Peter Marinker
Herr Gosch:: Gerard McDermott
Ida Jungmann:: Alison Pettit
Writer:: Thomas Mann
Producer:: Chris Wallis

Genres

DramaClassic & Period

Brand

Classic Serial: Thomas Mann - Buddenbrooks

Series

Drama on 4

A Chaos of Wealth and Want

Duration: 45 minutes

First broadcast: Fri 9^th Jul 2010, 14:15 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Wed 3^rd Oct 2012, 14:15 on BBC Radio 4 LW

By Penny Gold. Henry Mayhew, chronicler of London's poor and dispossessed, learns the hard truth about charity when he takes in a homeless young man. Show more

Contributors

Henry Mayhew:: David Haig
Jane Mayhew:: Alison Pettit
Jack:: Steven Webb
Mouse:: Sam Alexander
Sal:: Joanna Monroe
Arthur:: Sam Dale
Actor:: Keely Beresford
Actor:: Michael Shelford
Actor:: Vineeta Rishi
Writer:: Penny Gold
Director:: Jeremy Mortimer

Genres

Brand

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

Tetherdown

Duration: 45 minutes

First broadcast: Fri 6^th Aug 2010, 14:15 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Mon 13^th Aug 2012, 14:15 on BBC Radio 4 LW

Fast-paced drama by Scott Cherry and Gregory Evans which casts a 21st-century eye over the 1896 'Muswell Hill Murder', a crime that captured the appalled attention of the world. Show more

Contributors

DC Burrell:: Nicholas Woodeson
Inspector Marshall:: Sean Baker
Nutkins:: Ben Crowe
Emily:: Alison Pettit
Milsom:: Tony Bell
Fowler:: Jude Akuwudike
Judge:: Ian Masters
Writer:: Scott Cherry
Writer:: Gregory Evans
Producer:: Marion Nancarrow
Director:: Marion Nancarrow

Genres

Brand

Classic Serial

Thomas Mann - Buddenbrooks

Episode 1

Duration: 58 minutes

First broadcast: Sun 12^th Aug 2012, 15:00 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Thu 12^th May 2016, 03:00 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

A German merchant family fight to keep their supremacy in the changing world of 1840s Europe. Stars Michael Maloney and Barbara Flynn. Show more

Contributors

Narrator Count Molln:: Pip Carter
Johann Buddenbrook:: Kenneth Cranham
Antoinette Buddenbrook:: Ann Beach
Jean Buddenbrook:: Michael Maloney
Elizabet Buddenbrook:: Barbara Flynn
Toni Buddenbrook:: Clare Corbett
Young Toni:: Rosa Calcraft
Clara:: Rosa Calcraft
Thomas Buddenbrook:: Angus Imrie
Young Thomas:: Thiago Los
Christian Buddenbrook:: Scott Smith
Young Christian:: Gene Goodman
Ida Jungmann:: Alison Pettit
Herr Hoffstede:: Shaun Prendergast
Dr Grabow:: Stephen Critchlow
Herr Grunlich:: Ben Crowe
Pilot Schwarzkopf:: Peter Marinker
Morten Schwarzkopf:: Carl Prekopp
Anton:: Andrew Cullimore
Anna:: Millie Binks
Armgard Von Schillink:: Karolina Cybulski
Gerda Arnoldson:: Serena Lamble
Julchen Hagenstrom:: Priyanka Patel
Herman Hagenstrom:: Spike White
Writer:: Thomas Mann
Producer:: Chris Wallis

Genres

DramaClassic & Period

Brand

Classic Serial: Thomas Mann - Buddenbrooks

Series

Classic Serial

Thomas Mann - Buddenbrooks

Episode 3

Duration: 58 minutes

First broadcast: Sun 26^th Aug 2012, 15:00 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Sat 14^th May 2016, 03:00 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

The Buddenbrook family business is under threat from within and without. Stars Joseph Millson and Barbara Flynn. Show more

Contributors

Narrator:: Pip Carter
Elizabet Buddenbrook:: Barbara Flynn
Thomas Buddenbrook:: Joseph Millson
Toni Buddenbrook:: Clare Corbett
Christian Buddenbrook:: Carl Prekopp
Gerda Buddenbrook:: Colleen Prendergast
Hanno Buddenbrook:: Gene Goodman
Hanno Buddenbrook:: Harry Lawtey
Kai, Count Molln:: Thiago Los
Kai, Count Molln:: Hugo Docking
Pfhul:: David Thorpe
Dr Grabow:: Stephen Critchlow
Ida Jungmann:: Alison Pettit
Dr Brecht:: Gerard McDermott
Master 1:: Ben Crowe
Master 2:: Shaun Prendergast
Boy 1:: Liam Maslov-Boxer
Boy 2:: Scott Smith
Boy 3:: George Sanderson
Clementine:: Judith Adams
Writer:: Thomas Mann
Producer:: Chris Wallis
Director:: Chris Wallis

Genres

DramaClassic & Period

Brand

Classic Serial: Thomas Mann - Buddenbrooks

Series

Drama on 4

The Other Simenon

Episode 1: Teddy Bear

Duration: 45 minutes

First broadcast: Thu 1^st Nov 2012, 14:15 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Fri 9^th Sep 2016, 14:15 on BBC Radio 4 LW

A successful society gynaecologist's infatuation with a young girl throws his life into freefall. Show more

Contributors

Emile:: Jamie Glover
Blanche:: Robin Weaver
Alain:: Sam Alexander
Irene:: Alison Pettit
Leon:: Ben Crowe
Neighbour:: Joe Sims
Neighbour:: Alex Rivers
Writer:: Georges Simenon
Director:: David Neville
Producer:: David Neville
Writer:: Ronald Frame

Genres

DramaCrime

Brand

Drama on 4: The Other Simenon

Series

Drama on 4

The Other Simenon

Episode 2: The Neighbours

Duration: 45 minutes

First broadcast: Thu 8^th Nov 2012, 14:15 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Fri 16^th Sep 2016, 14:15 on BBC Radio 4 LW

Emile Jovis's peace of mind is shattered, when he overhears his neighbours' nocturnal conversation. Show more

Contributors

Emile:: Jamie Glover
Blanche:: Robin Weaver
Alain:: Sam Alexander
Irene:: Alison Pettit
Leon:: Ben Crowe
Neighbour:: Joe Sims
Neighbour:: Alex Rivers
Writer:: Georges Simenon
Director:: David Neville
Producer:: David Neville
Writer:: Ronald Frame

Genres

DramaCrime

Brand

Drama on 4: The Other Simenon

Series

Elizabeth Jane Howard - The Cazalets

All Change

Episode 9

Elizabeth Jane Howard - The Cazalets

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: Thu 17^th Apr 2014, 10:45 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Thu 17^th Apr 2014, 19:45 on BBC Radio 4 LW

The family timber firm faces ruin. Show more

Contributors

Narrator:: Penelope Wilton
Edward:: Pip Torrens
Hugh:: Dominic Mafham
Rupert:: Raymond Coulthard
Jemima:: Alison Pettit
Rachel:: Naomi Frederick
Louise:: Alix Wilton Regan
Villy:: Ruth Gemmell
Stella:: Hannah Taylor Gordon
Joseph:: Jonathan Keeble
Mr Twine:: David Cann
Director:: Sally Avens
Producer:: Sally Avens
Adaptor:: Lin Coghlan
Author:: Elizabeth Jane Howard

Genres

Drama

Brand

Series

Elizabeth Jane Howard - The Cazalets: All Change

David Pownall - Nyama

BBC Radio 4 Extra

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

Classic Serial

The Eustace Diamonds

Episode 1

Duration: 58 minutes

First broadcast: Sun 23^rd Dec 2012, 15:00 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Tue 3^rd Jan 2017, 03:00 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

4 Extra Debut. Beautiful Lizzie Eustace must fight to retain the dazzling diamonds which she believes are rightfully hers. Stars Pippa Nixon. Show more

Contributors

Lizzie:: Pippa Nixon
Lord Fawn:: Jamie Glover
Florian:: Nicholas Boulton
Lady Linlithgow:: Richenda Carey
Lady Fawn:: Stella Gonet
Frank:: Joseph Kloska
Lucy:: Amy Morgan
Camperdown:: Malcolm Sinclair
Crabstick:: Alison Pettit
Harter:: Sam Kelly
Benjamin:: Stephen Critchlow
John Eustace:: Alex Waldmann
Augusta:: Laura Hanna
Lydia:: Ellie Butters
Nina:: Ella Dale
Writer:: Rose Tremain
Director:: Gordon House
Producer:: Gordon House

Genres

DramaClassic & Period

Brand

Classic Serial: The Eustace Diamonds

Series