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Drama on 4

The Manhattan Bee Testimonials

Duration: 45 minutes

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

By Sebastian Baczkiewicz. The search for a mysterious figure, said to live somewhere on the island of Manhattan, who keeps 250,000 bees in his apartment. Show more

Classic Serial

Alan Le May - The Searchers

Episode 1

Duration: 58 minutes

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

4 Extra Debut. When Native Americans kidnap two girls from a Texas settlement, a team of men set out to find them. Classic western starring Simon Lee Philips and William Hope. Show more

Contributors

Mart Pauley:
Simon Lee Phillips
Amos Edwards:
William Hope
Laurie Mathison:
Kezrena James
Aaron Mathison:
Kerry Shale
Captain Clinton:
Kerry Shale
Mrs Mathison:
Marilyn Le Conte
Brad Mathison:
Ronan Summers
Charlie McCorry:
PJ Brennan
Mose Harper:
John Cording
Lije Powers:
Alun Raglan
Adaptor:
Adrian Bean
Author:
Alan LeMay

15 Minute Drama

Dinner at the Homesick Restaurant

Episode 5: The Country Cook

Duration: 15 minutes

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

Cody's obsession with his brother Ezra's fiancee, country girl Ruth, becomes a determined campaign. Stars Ben Crowe. Show more

15 Minute Drama

Dinner at the Homesick Restaurant

Episode 6: Beaches on the Moon

Duration: 15 minutes

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

Abandoned by her salesman husband, Pearl Tull is left to bring up her three children alone. The story of a fractured Baltimore family, dramatised by Rebecca Lenkiewicz. Show more

15 Minute Drama

Dinner at the Homesick Restaurant

Episode 8: This Really Happened

Duration: 15 minutes

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

Abandoned by her salesman husband, Pearl Tull is left to bring up her three children alone. The story of a fractured Baltimore family dramatised by Rebecca Lenkiewicz. Show more

15 Minute Drama

Dinner at the Homesick Restaurant

Episode 9: Apple Apple

Duration: 15 minutes

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

Abandoned by her salesman husband, Pearl Tull is left to bring up her three children alone. The story of a fractured Baltimore family. Show more

15 Minute Drama

Dinner at the Homesick Restaurant

Episode 10: Dinner

Duration: 15 minutes

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

Abandoned by her salesman husband, Pearl Tull is left to bring up her thee children alone. The story of a fractured Baltimore family dramatised by Rebecca Lenkiewicz. Show more

Armistead Maupin - Tales of the City

Further Tales of the City

Episode 2

Duration: 15 minutes

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

Michael is after a Jon replacement while Frannie has called Mary Ann to her house for a mysterious meeting. Stars Jos Slovick. From July 2014. Show more

Armistead Maupin - Tales of the City

Further Tales of the City

Episode 3

Duration: 15 minutes

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

Mary Ann needs a big news story, Michael is still searching for a Jon replacement and Prue is falling for Luke. From July 2014. Show more

Armistead Maupin - Tales of the City

Further Tales of the City

Episode 5

Duration: 15 minutes

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

Dede's children have been kidnapped, so drastic action is called for back home by Anna Madrigal and Mary Ann. Stars Nancy Crane. From July 2014. Show more

Armistead Maupin - Tales of the City

Significant Others

Episode 3

Duration: 15 minutes

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

While Mrs Madrigal fights to save the wooden steps in Barbary Lane, Dede and D'Or are packing the car to go to Wimminwood. Stars Nancy Crane. From July 2015. Show more

Armistead Maupin - Tales of the City

Significant Others

Episode 4

Duration: 15 minutes

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

Michael is caught up in Mary Ann and Brian's troubles. Dede and D'or have different experiences at Wimminwood. Stars Jos Slovick. From July 2015. Show more

Drama on 4

The Day of the Locust

Duration: 1 hour

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

Nathanael West's caustic satire on the flipside of the Hollywood dream. And the novel introducing the original Homer Simpson. Show more

Drama on 4

I Am Anonymous

Duration: 45 minutes

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

By Mateusz Dymek. Hacktivist Marco has promised his wife he won't mess around online again. But the arrest of an old comrade-in-arms makes this promise harder and harder to keep. Show more

Armistead Maupin - Tales of the City

Further Tales of the City

Episode 4

Duration: 15 minutes

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

Michael's search goes on, Brian tries to distract Mary Ann, Prue cruises with Luke and Dede makes a decision. Stars Kate Harper. From July 2014. Episode 4 of 5. Show more

Duration: 15 minutes

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

4 Extra Debut. Armistead Maupin's fourth 'Tales of the City' novel. The Aids pandemic has arrived in San Francisco. Michael is bereft while Brian wants a baby. Show more

Duration: 15 minutes

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

Michael is in England after swapping his apartment with Englishman Simon. Brian wants a baby with Mary Ann. Stars Jos Slovick. From July 2014. Show more

Duration: 15 minutes

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

1983. Michael is in England in pursuit of Mona. Mary Ann is trying to get pregnant. Stars Laurel Lefkow and Jos Slovick. From July 2014. Show more

Duration: 15 minutes

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

While The Queen is visiting San Francisco, Mary Ann meets Simon, a British officer who has left the Royal Yacht Britannia. Stars Laurel Lefkow. From July 2014. Show more

Duration: 15 minutes

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

Mary Ann has told Brian her news about Simon. Michael is still in England trying to track down Mona. Stars Simon Lee Phillips. From July 2014. Show more