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Drama on 4

Cocktail Sticks

Duration: 57 minutes

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

Adaptation of Nicholas Hytner's National Theatre production of Alan Bennett's short autobiographical play. Alan is played by Alex Jennings and Alan Bennett. With strong language. Show more

Contributors

Alan Bennett:
Alan Bennett
Alan Bennett:
Alex Jennings
Nevill Coghill:
Jeff Rawle
Abridger:
Gordon House
Producer:
Gordon House

Genres

Lost Sitcoms

Episode 4: Steptoe and Son

Duration: 25 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC FourLatest broadcast: on BBC Four

Series which recreates three British classic lost sitcoms with a new cast. Harold wants to go on a skiing holiday but he doesn't want Albert there. Show more

Contributors

Albert Steptoe:
Jeff Rawle
Harold Steptoe:
Ed Coleman
Writer:
Ray Galton
Producer:
Owen Bell

State of the Union

Series 1

Call the Midwife

Duration: 12 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two HDLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Wales HD

Louise and Tom, too often distracted down quarrelsome cul-de-sacs, need a more constructive outlook.

State of the Union

Series 1

Dolphins

Duration: 11 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two HDLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Wales

Improbable partners Tom and Louise recall their early love life. But can they picture a future together?

State of the Union

Series 1

Another Drink

Duration: 10 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two EnglandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Wales HD

The prospect of continued counselling dents Tom’s optimism, but Louise likes what he says about love.

Guilt Trip

Episode 1

Duration: 30 minutes

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

Available for years

A mum and daughter undertake a two-week sponsored walk along The Thames Path. With Felicity Montagu and Olivia Nixon. From 2016. Show more

Drama on 4

The Norman Conquests

Episode 2: Table Manners

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes

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

Alan Ayckbourn's classic comedy trilogy follows charming, compulsive philanderer Norman and five other characters over one weekend at a country house in England. Show more

Drama on 4

The Norman Conquests

Episode 1: Living Together

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes

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

Alan Ayckbourn's classic comedy trilogy follows charming, compulsive philanderer Norman and five other characters over one weekend at a country house in England. Show more

Drama on 4

The Norman Conquests

Episode 3: Round and Round the Garden

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes

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

Alan Ayckbourn's classic comedy trilogy follows charming, compulsive philanderer Norman and five other characters over one weekend at a country house in England. Show more

Drama on 4

Ed Harris - Take Me to the North Laine

Duration: 45 minutes

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

4 Extra Debut. Today is the day that street sweeper Charles has to say goodbye to Brighton, but it is not going to be that simple. Stars Jeff Rawle. From March 2013. Show more

Contributors

Genres

Classic Serial

JB Priestley - Angel Pavement

Episode 2

Duration: 58 minutes

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

James Golspie has transformed life at Twigg and Dersingham. Everyone has had a raise and Turgis is in love. With Marcus Brigstocke. Show more

Contributors

James Golspie:
Henry Goodman
Herbert Smeeth:
Jeff Rawle
Harold Turgis:
Joseph Kloska
Miss Matfield:
Victoria Brazier
Mr Dersingham:
Carl Prekopp
Lena Golspie:
Faye Castelow
Poppy Sellers:
Millie Binks
Edie Smeeth:
Jane Purcell
Mrs Mitty:
Angela Curran
Benenden's Niece:
Angela Curran
Cashier:
Lucia Cox
Director:
Chris Wallis
Producer:
Chris Wallis

Duration: 49 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC FourLatest broadcast: on BBC Four HD

Available for years

Docudrama that recounts the astonishing life story of a forgotten genius, English poet Alexander Pope, who lived from 1688 to 1744. Show more

Contributors

Narrator:
Emilia Fox
Alexander Pope:
Simon Callow
Duchess of Marlborough:
Harriet Walter
Interviewed Guest:
John Cleese
Dr Johnson:
Jeff Rawle
Lord Byron:
Shubham Saraf
Lady Arabella Fermour:
Agatha Elwes
Interviewed Guest:
Felicity Rosslyn
Interviewed Guest:
Philip Hensher
Director:
Sophie Bevan
Director:
Peter Bevan

Heading Out

Episode 1

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC HDLatest broadcast: on BBC Two England

Sitcom. Sara is about to turn 40 and her friends are arranging a 'surprise' birthday party. But what she doesn't know is that they are about to set her a dramatic ultimatum. Show more

Classic Serial

JB Priestley - Angel Pavement

Episode 1

Duration: 58 minutes

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

4 Extra Debut. James Golspie proposes to save the City firm of Twigg and Dersingham, but he may not be all he seems. Stars Henry Goodman. Show more

Contributors

James Golspie:
Henry Goodman
Herbert Smeeth:
Jeff Rawle
Harold Turgis:
Joseph Kloska
Miss Matfield:
Victoria Brazier
Mr Dersingham:
Carl Prekopp
Poppy Sellers:
Millie Binks
Mary Dersingham:
Colleen Prendergast
Mrs Pearson:
Jane Purcell
Agnes:
Lucia Cox
Lena Golspie:
Faye Castelow
Director:
Chris Wallis

15 Minute Drama

Intensive Care

Episode 1: This Can't Be Happening

Duration: 15 minutes

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

Available for years

A husband relates the events surrounding his wife's illness as she lies in a coma. Show more

15 Minute Drama

Writing the Century: Land's End to John O'Groats

Episode 3: Beating the Book

Duration: 15 minutes

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

The series exploring the 20th-century through journals and correspondence. George Allen's 1904 diary of his record-attempting walk, freely adapted by Stephen Wakelam. Show more

15 Minute Drama

Writing the Century: Land's End to John O'Groats

Episode 4: Shap Fell

Duration: 15 minutes

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

George Allen's 1904 diary of his record-attempting walk, freely adapted by Stephen Wakelam. It is day ten, and the terrain, weather and inner doubts are challenging. Show more

15 Minute Drama

Writing the Century: Land's End to John O'Groats

Episode 5: The Hare

Duration: 15 minutes

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

The series exploring the 20th-century through journals and correspondence. George Allen's 1904 diary of his record-attempting walk, freely adapted by Stephen Wakelam. Show more