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Series 1

Episode 1

Duration: 30 minutes

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

Available for years

"As the town's talent night looms, Mary gets a shock – while Jonathan gets side-tracked. Stars Sheila Hancock. From June 2010. Show more

Drama on 4

John Dryden - The Reluctant Spy

Episode 2

Duration: 45 minutes

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

Enigmatic Tara appears to be using Duncan. But Duncan is not as innocent as he seems. Cairo-based thriller with Nigel Lindsay. Show more

Drama on 4

Arabian Afternoons

Episode 1: The Casper Logue Affair

Duration: 45 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: 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

Drama on 4

John Dryden - The Reluctant Spy

Episode 1

Duration: 45 minutes

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

4 Extra Debut. Hard up art expert Duncan Kavanagh waits to see how the Arab Spring and democracy will change Egypt. Stars Nigel Lindsay. Show more

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John Dryden - The Reluctant Spy

Episode 3

Duration: 45 minutes

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

Events spiral out of control for Duncan as he attracts the attention of the Egyptian authorities. Stars Nigel Lindsay. Show more

Home Front

9 August 1918 - Charles Summer

Duration: 11 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FM

Available for years

On this day in 1918, the Ministry of Food announced plans to grade potatoes and fix their prices accordingly, while in Ashburton, Charles wonders whether he is good enough. Show more

Contributors

Charles Summer:
Rufus Wright
Lionel Summer:
Geoffrey Palmer
Isabel Graham:
Keely Beresford
Gabriel Graham:
Michael Bertenshaw

Home Front

29 August 1917 - Esme Macknade

Duration: 11 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FM

Available for years

On this day in 1917, President Wilson issued his reply to the Pope's Peace Note, while in Folkestone, Esme Macknade craves a little peace. Show more

Contributors

Esme Macknade:
Katie Angelou
Phyllis Marshall:
Christine Absalom
Gabriel Graham:
Michael Bertenshaw
Sylvia Graham:
Joanna David
Oscar Hendrickx:
Pierre Elliott
Juliet Cavendish:
Lizzie Bourne
Charles Summer:
Rufus Wright
Alice Macknade:
Claire-Louise Cordwell

Home Front

7 September 1917 - Isabel Graham

Duration: 11 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FM

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On this day in 1917, Prime Minister Ribot and the entire French cabinet resigned over widespread army mutinies, and in Folkestone, a traumatised soldier has the Grahams in disarray. Show more

Contributors

Isabel Graham:
Keely Beresford
Gabriel Graham:
Michael Bertenshaw
Sylvia Graham:
Joanna David
Phyllis Marshall:
Christine Absalom
Connie Marshall:
Darcy Brown
Grace Cavendish:
Grace Doherty
Juliet Cavendish:
Lizzie Bourne
Howard Argent:
Gunnar Cauthery
Hugh Cavendish:
Guy Raunchey
Charles Summer:
Rufus Wright
Johnnie Marshall:
Paul Ready
Series Editor:
Jessica Dromgoole

Home Front

17 July 1918 - Isabel Graham

Duration: 11 minutes

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

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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

Home Front

10 April 1918 - Marieke Argent

Duration: 11 minutes

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

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On this day in 1918, On this day in 1918, MP John Dillon warned that the new conscription bill would lead to further food shortages, and in Folkestone, Marieke is fed up. Show more

Contributors

Marieke Argent:
Olivia Ross
Howard Argent:
Gunnar Cauthery
Olive Hargreaves:
Rhiannon Neads
Charles Summer:
Rufus Wright
Juliet Cavendish:
Lizzie Bourne
Hugh Cavendish:
Pip Carter
Series Editor:
Jessica Dromgoole

Home Front

19 April 1918 - Esme Macknade

Duration: 11 minutes

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

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On this day in 1918, Nina Boyle claimed a 'moral triumph' after her nomination to run as an MP was rejected, and in Folkestone, one of Esme's wishes comes true. Show more

Contributors

Esme Macknade:
Katie Angelou
Bill Macknade:
Ben Crowe
Charles Summer:
Rufus Wright
Isabel Graham:
Keely Beresford
Mr Baker:
Clive Hayward

Home Front

27 April 1918 - Isabel Graham

Duration: 11 minutes

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

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On this day in 1918, Lord Crewe presented 53 humble working Londoners with OBEs, while in Folkestone, a working girl is given in death all the respect she was denied in life. Show more

Contributors

Isabel Graham:
Keely Beresford
Charles Summer:
Rufus Wright
Esme Macknade:
Katie Angelou
Gabriel Graham:
Michael Bertenshaw
Rev Alec Poole:
Tom Stuart

Home Front

21 March 1918 - Bill Macknade

Duration: 11 minutes

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

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On this day in 1918, a convoy of 120 stretcher cases arrived in Folkestone, and Bill Macknade is ready to get back on his feet. Show more

Contributors

Bill Macknade:
Ben Crowe
Alice Macknade:
Claire-Louise Cordwell
Oscar Hendrickx:
Pierre Elliot
Charles Summer:
Rufus Wright
Isabel Graham:
Keely Beresford
Jeanie Jones:
Kerry Gooderson
Esme Macknade:
Katie Angelou
Writer:
Katie Hims

15 Minute Drama

Le Donne

Episode 1

Duration: 15 minutes

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

With her husband Franco in prison, Caterina must decide whether to join the Camorra and become leader of the Riccardi clan. Show more

Contributors

Caterina Riccardi:
Indira Varma
Salvatore:
Anton Lesser
Franco:
Danny Webb
Antonella:
Rebecca Callard
Pirenesi:
Juliet Aubrey
Ferrezano:
Rufus Wright
Newsreader:
Vaughan Savidge
Producer:
Rosalynd Ward

Genres

15 Minute Drama

Le Donne

Episode 2

Duration: 15 minutes

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

Caterina is now the reluctant head of the Riccardi clan, but rival family the Caporrinos pose a threat to her authority and possibly her life. Show more

Contributors

Caterina Riccardi:
Indira Varma
Salvatore Beccafichi:
Anton Lesser
Franco Riccardi:
Danny Webb
Antonella Riccardi:
Rebecca Callard
Marisa Pirenisi:
Juliet Aubrey
Carlo Caporrino:
Carl Prekopp
Senator Ferrezano:
Rufus Wright
TV Reporter:
Federay Holmes
Newsreader:
Vaughan Savidge
Composer:
Simon Russell
Producer:
Rosalynd Ward

Genres

15 Minute Drama

Le Donne

Episode 3

Duration: 15 minutes

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

Franco is released from prison for Antonella's 18th birthday party. Caterina has to hide her true feelings about him. But the party does not quite go according to plan. Show more

Contributors

Caterina Riccardi:
Indira Varma
Salvatore Beccafichi:
Anton Lesser
Franco Riccardi:
Danny Webb
Antonella Riccardi:
Rebecca Callard
Marisa Pirenisi:
Juliet Aubrey
Carlo Caporrino:
Carl Prekopp
Senator Ferrezano:
Rufus Wright
TV Reporter:
Federay Holmes
Newsreader:
Vaughan Savidge
Director:
Rosalynd Ward
Producer:
Rosalynd Ward

Genres

15 Minute Drama

Le Donne

Episode 4

Duration: 15 minutes

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

Senator Ferrezano has been murdered. Caterina knows that her rival, Carlo Caporrino, is to blame. Show more

Contributors

Caterina Riccardi:
Indira Varma
Salvatore Beccafichi:
Anton Lesser
Franco Riccardi:
Danny Webb
Antonella Riccardi:
Rebecca Callard
Marisa Pirenisi:
Juliet Aubrey
Carlo Caporrino:
Carl Prekopp
Senator Ferrezano:
Rufus Wright
TV Reporter:
Federay Holmes
Newsreader:
Vaughan Savidge
Director:
Rosalynd Ward
Producer:
Rosalynd Ward

Genres

15 Minute Drama

Le Donne

Episode 5

Duration: 15 minutes

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

Franco is about to be released from prison. Caporrino is planning another murder. Trapped and confused, Caterina wants to reject the Camorra. Show more

Contributors

Caterina Riccardi:
Indira Varma
Salvatore Beccafichi:
Anton Lesser
Franco Riccardi:
Danny Webb
Antonella Riccardi:
Rebecca Callard
Marisa Pirenisi:
Juliet Aubrey
Carlo Caporrino:
Carl Prekopp
Senator Ferrezano:
Rufus Wright
TV Reporter:
Federay Holmes
Newsreader:
Vaughan Savidge
Producer:
Rosalynd Ward
Director:
Rosalynd Ward
Composer:
Simon Russell

Genres

Home Front

5 July 1918 - Sylvia Graham

Duration: 11 minutes

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

Available for years

On this day in 1918, 1,300 Boy Scouts were engaged in Peterborough to help with the flax harvest, while in Devon, a schoolboy friendship is rekindled. Show more

Contributors

Sylvia Graham:
Joanna David
Gabriel Graham:
Michael Bertenshaw
Cora Gidley:
Joanna Monro
Charles Summer:
Rufus Wright
Lionel Summer:
Geoffrey Palmer
Hector Gidley:
Brian Protheroe

Drama on 4

Julian Simpson - Kokomo

Duration: 45 minutes

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

Can Alice Price find out who is holding the world's online information hostage before it is too late. With Nicola Walker, Hermione Norris, Louise Brealey. From June 2013. Show more

Contributors

Daguero:
Rufus Wright
Pantalone:
Tim McInnerny
Harlequin:
Louise Brealey
Columbina:
Hermione Norris
Alice Price:
Nicola Walker
Producer:
Karen Rose

Genres