4 Extra Debut. A tense snooker match plays out on the TV and the bond between a father and son is revisited. Read by David Schofield. Show more
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State of the Nation
Episode 1: We Live in the Sky
15 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW
In the first in a series looking at those living on the margins of society, Jenni Fagan tells the story of a Ugandan boy trying to make sense of life in London. Damson Idris reads. Show more
In the week of the Eurovision Song Contest, a week in which tensions again simmer over Britain's role in Europe, Sandi Toksvig imagines a fight for independence in one UK family. Show more
The History of the Peloponnesian War
Episode 1: War Begins
15 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LWLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW
David Horovitch reads the first-hand account by ancient Greek historian Thucydides of the 30-year war between Athens and Sparta that reshaped the face of ancient Greece. Show more
State of the Nation
Episode 3: A Glass of Cold Water
15 minutes
In Cynan Jones's short story set in rural Wales, a young labourer tries to find solace and escape in work. Show more
The History of the Peloponnesian War
Episode 2: From Funerals to Plague
15 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW
Ancient Greek historian Thucydides' masterful first-hand account of the 5th-century BC wars between Athens and Sparta, which reshaped the face of ancient Greece. Show more
The History of the Peloponnesian War
Episode 3: Spartan Surrender at Pylos
15 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW
Ancient Greek historian Thucydides' account of the devastating wars between Athens and Sparta. In this episode, the shocking defeat of the Spartans on the island of Pylos. Show more
The History of the Peloponnesian War
Episode 4: An Athenian Atrocity
15 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW
Thucydides' account of the devastating wars between Athens and Sparta. In this episode, after an Athenian atrocity in Melos, both sides prepare for war in Sicily. Show more
The History of the Peloponnesian War
Episode 5: The Beginning of the End
15 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW
Ancient Greek historian Thucydides' account of the devastating wars between Athens and Sparta. An expedition to conquer Sicily spells the beginning of the end of Athenian power. Show more
The Stories
The Easter Lilies
15 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW
Julia McKenzie reads Jane Gardam's classic story in which a spinster dreams of adorning her suburban church with the wild lilies of her time in Malta, with unexpected results... Show more
The Stories
The Tribute
15 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW
Miriam Margolyes reads Jane Gardam's classic story in which three former colonial ladies gather to commemorate their dutiful old nanny, and receive a very unexpected gift. Show more
The Stories
Hetty Sleeping
15 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW
Hattie Morahan reads Jane Gardam's short story in which a mother is forced to question the sacrifices she has made when an ex-lover turns up on a family holiday in Connemara. Show more
After Milk Wood
Episode 1: Polly Garter Was My Great Gran
15 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra
By Ruth Jones. Inspired by Welsh writer Dylan Thomas, a celebration of a colourful life of love. Recorded at Laugharne. Show more
After Milk Wood
Episode 2: Hares in the Old Plantation
15 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra
By Kevin Barry. A teenage boy suffers the torments of unrequited love in rural Ireland. Inspired by Dylan Thomas, read by Kevin Trainor. Show more
After Milk Wood
Episode 3: London Choral Celestial Jazz
15 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra
By Bernardine Evaristo. A short story in verse set in the high-octane, adrenaline-charged streets of contemporary London. Inspired by Dylan Thomas, read by the author. Show more
The Food of Love
Episode 2: The Lovely Miss What's-Her-Face
15 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra
By Kevin Barry. An exotic spaghetti bolognese in a Manchester bedsit brings back romantic memories. Read by David Schofield. Show more
The Food of Love
Episode 3: Scotch Broth
15 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra
By Aminatta Forna. A man does his best to cook for a child after a terrible loss. Read by Hugh Quarshie. Show more
Tales from the East
Episode 2: Moon and Henry
15 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra
By Sarah Bower. Story set on the coast of Norfolk, after the tourists have gone. East Anglian coast-inspired tale read by Poppy Miller. Show more
Tales from the East
Episode 3: The Mustard Car
15 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra
By Blake Morrison. Tensions between locals and outsiders are mounting in a close-knit Suffolk village. East Anglian tale read by Poppy Miller. Show more
Tales from the East
Episode 1: Blow-Ins
15 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra
By DJ Taylor. Rural idyll turns sour when winter hits a north Norfolk coastal town. East Anglian coast-inspired tale read by Fenella Woolgar. Show more