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Classic Serial

Eric Ambler - The Mask of Dimitrios

Episode 1: The Origins of an Obsession

Duration: 58 minutes

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

4 Extra Debut. Charles Latimer's obsession with master criminal Dimitrios leads him to pre-war Europe's dark underworld. Show more

Contributors

Latimer:
Jamie Glover
Dimitrios:
Tim McInnerny
Mr Peters:
Desmond Barrit
Marukakis:
Richard Attlee
Mme Chavez:
Rachel Atkins
Irana Preveza:
Rachel Atkins
Greek Official:
John Evitts
Dhris Mohammed:
Gary Carr
Mortuary Attendant:
Ilker Kaleli
Director:
David Blount

Classic Serial

Eric Ambler - The Mask of Dimitrios

Episode 2: The House of the Eight Angels

Duration: 58 minutes

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

Crime writer Latimer's obsession with killer Dimitrios takes him to Geneva where his life is under threat. Stars Tim McInnerny. Show more

Contributors

Latimer:
Jamie Glover
Dimitrios:
Tim McInnerny
Mr Peters:
Desmond Barrit
Marukakis:
Richard Attlee
Mme Chavez:
Rachel Atkins
Irana Preveza:
Rachel Atkins
Greek Official:
John Evitts
Dhris Mohammed:
Gary Carr
Mortuary Attendant:
Ilker Kaleli
Director:
David Blount

15 Minute Drama

A Little Twist of Dahl

Episode 5: The Neck

Duration: 15 minutes

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

Rich, modern sculpture collector, Sir Basil Turton discovers his adulterous wife is trapped in a Henry Moore. Stars Chris Emmett. From March 2016. Show more

Contributors

Storyteller:
Charles Dance
Lionel Sturridge:
Jamie Glover
Sir Basil Turton:
Chris Emmett
Lady Turton:
Katie Scarfe
Major Haddock:
Mark Heap
Director:
David Blount
Producer:
David Blount

Genres

Drama on 4

Louis B Mayer and the Bolshevik Beast

Duration: 45 minutes

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

Toby Jones stars as movie mogul Louis B Mayer determined to stop Upton Sinclair becoming the next Governor of California and taxing the movie studios. Comedy by Stephen Sheridan. Show more

Contributors

Louis B Mayer:
Toby Jones
Upton Sinclair:
Colin Stinton
Thalberg:
Chris Pavlo
Frank Merriam:
Sam Dale
Craig Sinclair:
Jessica Turner
Franklin D Roosevelt:
David Hounslow
Director:
Sally Avens

Genres

15 Minute Drama

A Little Twist of Dahl

Episode 1: Taste

Duration: 15 minutes

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

Can conceited wine buff Richard Pratt identify a rare vintage to win marriage to his host's daughter? Stars Jonathan Hyde. From December 2012. Show more

15 Minute Drama

A Little Twist of Dahl

Episode 2: The Way up to Heaven

Duration: 15 minutes

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

Mrs Foster hates to be late, but Mr Foster deliberately takes his time. A Paris trip lets her take revenge. Stars Charles Dance. From December 2012. Show more

15 Minute Drama

A Little Twist of Dahl

Episode 3: The Hitchhiker

Duration: 15 minutes

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

Showing off in a new BMW, Andrew is stopped for speeding. A hitchhiker helps in an extraordinary way. Stars Kenneth Cranham. From December 2012. Show more

15 Minute Drama

A Little Twist of Dahl

Episode 4: Edward the Conqueror

Duration: 15 minutes

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

A retired piano teacher tries to convince her husband a stray cat is a reincarnation of composer Franz Liszt. Stars Celia Imrie. From December 2012. Show more

Duration: 15 minutes

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

London bookseller, Mr Buggage and secretary, Miss Tottle hatch an ingenious way to make money. Stars Toby Jones and Celia Imrie. Show more

Contributors

Storyteller:
Charles Dance
Mr Buggage:
Toby Jones
Miss Tottle:
Celia Imrie
Mrs Northcote:
Jean Trend
Mr Northcote:
Richard Attlee
Author:
Roald Dahl
Director:
David Blount

Genres

Duration: 15 minutes

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

A tense English rubber planter in Bengal fears a lethal snake is in his bed and nestling on his stomach. Stars Charles Dance. Show more

Contributors

Storyteller:
Charles Dance
Timber Woods:
Jonathan Keeble
Harry Pope:
Ben Crowe
Dr Ganderbai:
Madhav Sharma
Author:
Roald Dahl
Director:
David Blount

Genres

Roald Dahl: Served with a Twist

My Lady Love, My Dove

Duration: 15 minutes

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

Fiercely competitive bridge player, Pamela Beauchamp finds an unusual way to get revenge on young rivals. Stars Penelope Keith. Show more

Duration: 15 minutes

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

After saving a rich Oxford undergraduate, where can surgeon Robert Sandy hide a priceless diamond reward? Stars Simon Williams. Show more

Contributors

Storyteller:
Charles Dance
Robert Sandy:
Simon Williams
Betty Sandy:
Emma Fielding
Inspector:
Chris Stanton
Author:
Roald Dahl
Director:
David Blount

Genres

Duration: 15 minutes

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

Wealthy, northern businessman George Cleaver must acquire a love of fine wines to get on in society. Stars Geoffrey Whitehead. Show more

Contributors

Storyteller:
Charles Dance
George Cleaver:
Geoffrey Whitehead
Mrs Cleaver:
Sarah Badel
Lord Dungeness:
Nicholas Boulton
Author:
Roald Dahl
Director:
David Blount

Genres