Programme Index

Duration: 58 minutes

First broadcast: Sun 22^nd Dec 2013, 15:00 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Sat 28^th Dec 2013, 21:00 on BBC Radio 4 LW

1990, and as Jackie's Army embark on World Cup victory, in Barrytown, Jimmy Rabbitte has his own goal embarking on a new business venture with his best mate Bimbo. Show more

Contributors

Jimmy:: David Wilmot
Bimbo:: Simon Delaney
Veronica:: Angeline Ball
Sharon:: Aoife Duffin
Maggie:: Tina Kellegher
Bertie:: Mark Doherty
Jimmy Jnr:: Gavin Drea
Darren:: Cal Kenealy
Des O'Callaghan:: Mark Lambert
Linda:: Aisling Franciosi
Tracey:: Amy McAllister
Writer:: Roddy Doyle
Adaptor:: Eugene O'Brien
Director:: Eoin O'Callaghan
Producer:: Gemma McMullan

Genres

Drama

Brand

Where Were You When Kennedy Was Shot?

Episode 2: The Levels

Where Were You When Kennedy Was Shot?

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: Fri 22^nd Nov 2013, 15:45 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Fri 22^nd Nov 2013, 15:45 on BBC Radio 4 LW

By Ashley Pharoah. November 1963, in a cottage hospital a pregnant woman anxiously awaits news on her unborn child and her husband's tardy arrival. Show more

Contributors

Reader:: Natascha McElhone
Reader:: Hugo Speer
Producer:: Gemma McMullan
Writer:: Ashley Pharoah

Genres

Drama

Formats

Audiobooks

Series

If I Only Had...

If I Only Had the Nerve, by Colin Carberry

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: Fri 22^nd Aug 2014, 15:45 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Mon 21^st Oct 2019, 02:15 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Stories inspired by the iconic film adaptation of L Frank Baum's classic novel The Wizard of Oz. Read by Ben Peel.
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Contributors

Reader:: Ben Peel
Producer:: Gemma McMullan
Writer:: Colin Carberry

Genres

Drama

Series

If I Only Had...

Roddy Doyle on Radio 4

The Snapper

Episode 1

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 16^th Dec 2013, 10:45 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Mon 16^th Dec 2013, 19:45 on BBC Radio 4 LW

Barrytown, 1989, and Sharon has a shocking announcement that is about to rock the Rabbitte household. What on earth will the neighbours think? Show more

Contributors

Jimmy Rabbitte:: David Wilmot
Sharon Rabbitte:: Aoife Duffin
Veronica:: Angeline Ball
Darren:: Cal Kenealy
Jimmy Junior:: Gavin Drea
Jackie:: Amy McAllister
Mary:: Aisling Franciosi
Yvonne:: Seainin Brennan
George Burgess:: Gerry O'Brien
Writer:: Roddy Doyle
Adaptor:: Eugene O'Brien
Director:: Eoin O'Callaghan
Producer:: Gemma McMullan

Genres

Drama

Brand

Series

Roddy Doyle on Radio 4

The Snapper

Episode 2

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 17^th Dec 2013, 10:45 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Tue 17^th Dec 2013, 19:45 on BBC Radio 4 LW

Everyone in Barrytown knows Sharon is pregnant, but to Jimmy's annoyance, she refuses to reveal who the father is. Show more

Contributors

Jimmy Rabbitte:: David Wilmot
Sharon Rabbitte:: Aoife Duffin
Veronica:: Angeline Ball
Darren:: Cal Kenealy
Jimmy Junior:: Gavin Drea
Jackie:: Amy McAllister
Mary:: Aisling Franciosi
Yvonne:: Seainin Brennan
Bimbo:: Simon Delaney
Bertie:: Mark Doherty
Paddy:: Mark Lambert
George Burgess:: Gerry O'Brien
Doris Burgess:: Tina Kellegher
Writer:: Roddy Doyle
Adaptor:: Eugene O'Brien
Director:: Eoin O'Callaghan
Producer:: Gemma McMullan

Genres

Drama

Brand

Series

Roddy Doyle on Radio 4

The Snapper

Episode 3

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 18^th Dec 2013, 10:45 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Wed 18^th Dec 2013, 19:45 on BBC Radio 4 LW

Doris Burgess receives a startling letter from her husband and marches to the Rabbitte's house demanding the truth. Show more

Contributors

Jimmy Rabbitte:: David Wilmot
Sharon Rabbitte:: Aoife Duffin
Veronica:: Angeline Ball
Darren:: Cal Kenealy
Jimmy Junior:: Gavin Drea
Jackie:: Amy McAllister
Mary:: Aisling Franciosi
Yvonne:: Seainin Brennan
Bimbo:: Simon Delaney
Bertie:: Mark Doherty
Paddy:: Mark Lambert
George Burgess:: Gerry O'Brien
Doris Burgess:: Tina Kellegher
Writer:: Roddy Doyle
Adaptor:: Eugene O'Brien
Director:: Eoin O'Callaghan
Producer:: Gemma McMullan

Genres

Drama

Brand

Series

Roddy Doyle on Radio 4

The Snapper

Episode 4

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: Thu 19^th Dec 2013, 10:45 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Thu 19^th Dec 2013, 19:45 on BBC Radio 4 LW

George Burgess confronts Sharon; he has come up with a plan for the baby's future. Show more

Contributors

Jimmy Rabbitte:: David Wilmot
Sharon Rabbitte:: Aoife Duffin
Veronica:: Angeline Ball
Darren:: Cal Kenealy
Jimmy Junior:: Gavin Drea
Jackie:: Amy McAllister
Mary:: Aisling Franciosi
Yvonne:: Seainin Brennan
Bimbo:: Simon Delaney
Bertie:: Mark Doherty
Paddy:: Mark Lambert
George Burgess:: Gerry O'Brien
Doris Burgess:: Tina Kellegher
Writer:: Roddy Doyle
Adaptor:: Eugene O'Brien
Director:: Eoin O'Callaghan
Producer:: Gemma McMullan

Genres

Drama

Brand

Series

Roddy Doyle on Radio 4

The Snapper

Episode 5

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: Fri 20^th Dec 2013, 10:45 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Fri 20^th Dec 2013, 19:45 on BBC Radio 4 LW

Sharon has decided she is leaving home, and Jimmy knows that if he wants to keep peace with his wife Veronica, he has to persuade Sharon to stay. Show more

Contributors

Jimmy Rabbitte:: David Wilmot
Sharon Rabbitte:: Aoife Duffin
Veronica:: Angeline Ball
Darren:: Cal Kenealy
Jimmy Junior:: Gavin Drea
Jackie:: Amy McAllister
Franciosi:: Aisling Franciosi
Yvonne:: Seainin Brennan
Bimbo:: Simon Delaney
Writer:: Roddy Doyle
Adaptor:: Eugene O'Brien
Director:: Eoin O'Callaghan
Producer:: Gemma McMullan

Genres

Drama

Brand

Series

Drama on 4

Roddy Doyle - Not Just for Christmas

Duration: 45 minutes

First broadcast: Fri 9^th Mar 2012, 14:15 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Thu 20^th Oct 2016, 21:15 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

4 Extra Debut. Estranged brothers Danny and Jimmy are about to meet for the first time in 20 years. Stars Simon Delaney and Michael McElhatton. Show more

Contributors

Danny:: Simon Delaney
Jim:: Michael McElhatton
Karen:: Barbara Bergin
Barman:: Gerry O'Brien
Billy Dunne:: Miche Doherty
Billy Dunne's Girlfriend:: Deirdre O'Kane
Teen Danny:: Sam Keeley
Teen Jimmy:: Donal Gallery
Young Jimmy:: Scott Graham
Kay:: Seainin Brennan
Father:: Paul Kennedy
Director:: Gemma McMullan
Producer:: Gemma McMullan
Writer:: Roddy Doyle

Genres

Drama

Brand

Drama on 4

Drama on 3

Vampyre Man

BBC Radio 3

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes

First broadcast: Sun 19^th Apr 2015, 22:00 on BBC Radio 3Latest broadcast: Sun 16^th Oct 2016, 21:00 on BBC Radio 3

Available for years

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By Joseph O'Connor. Drama about the close collaboration and intense friendship between Bram Stoker and the famous Shakespearean actor Henry Irving. Show more

Contributors

Bram Stoker:: Darragh Kelly
Henry Irving:: Anton Lesser
Ellen Terry:: Amanda Redman
Florence:: Eva Birthistle
Harker:: Patrick FitzSymons
Detective:: Dan Gordon
Actor:: Peter Ballance
Writer:: Joseph O'Connor
Director:: Stephen Wright
Producer:: Jenny Thompson
Producer:: Gemma McMullan

Genres

Drama

Brand

Drama on 3

Drama on 4

Dermot Bolger - Outline Permission

Duration: 45 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 22^nd May 2013, 14:15 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Thu 1^st Mar 2018, 21:15 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

4 Extra Debut. A couple in Dublin risk investing their life savings in a lucrative business venture proposed by their neighbour. Stars Dearbhla Molloy. From May 2013. Show more

Contributors

Frank:: Dermot Crowley
Alice:: Dearbhla Molloy
Ronan:: Darragh Kelly
Kim:: Dawn Bradfield
Susan:: Seainin Brennan
Auctioneer:: Sinéad Ingoldsby
Reporter:: Austin O'Callaghan
Writer:: Dermot Bolger
Director:: Gemma McMullan
Producer:: Gemma McMullan

Genres

Drama

Brand

Drama on 4

Drama on 4

Northern Lights

Duration: 44 minutes

First broadcast: Fri 26^th Aug 2016, 14:15 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Tue 12^th Feb 2019, 14:15 on BBC Radio 4 LW

Handyman Tom is about to discover that blocked plumbing at the caravan park is the least of his worries. Show more

Contributors

Tom:: Michael Socha
Abby:: Rachael Deering
Frank:: Mark Addy
Mike:: Mark Addy
Janet:: Susan Brown
Sue:: Susan Brown
Jock:: Gordon Kennedy
Dan:: Gordon Kennedy
Garf:: Sam Rix
Man:: Sam Rix
Trevor:: Glenn Hirst
Dave:: Glenn Hirst
Punter:: Glenn Hirst
Sandra:: Kirsty Oswald
Sarah:: Kirsty Oswald
Kid:: Kirsty Oswald
Writer:: Paul Fraser
Director:: Gemma McMullan
Producer:: Gemma McMullan

Genres

Drama

Brand

Drama on 4

Bowen and Betjeman

BBC Radio 4 Extra

Duration: 45 minutes

First broadcast: Fri 14^th Feb 2014, 14:15 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Sat 18^th May 2024, 05:00 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Available for 5 months

Listen now

An imagined wartime encounter between author Elizabeth Bowen and actor John Betjeman. Stars Miranda Richardson and Toby Jones. Show more

Contributors

Elizabeth Bowen:: Miranda Richardson
John Betjeman:: Toby Jones
Isaiah Berlin:: Nick Dunning
Goronwy Rees:: Nicholas Murchie
Maurice Bowra:: Gerard McDermott
Dermot:: Miche Doherty
Noreen Colley:: Sophie Harkness
Rosamond Lehmann:: Maggie Cronin
Writer:: John Banville
Director:: Gemma McMullan
Producer:: Gemma McMullan

Genres

DramaBiographical

The Etymology of a Thief

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: Fri 30^th Sep 2016, 15:45 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Fri 30^th Sep 2016, 15:45 on BBC Radio 4 LW

Clare Dwyer Hogg reads her new original short story. After stealing a button as a child, Montreal knew that this overwhelming feeling of joy was something he could never ignore. Show more

Contributors

Writer:: Clare Dwyer Hogg
Reader:: Clare Dwyer Hogg
Producer:: Gemma McMullan
Producer:: Michael Shannon

Genres

Drama

Formats

Audiobooks

Under My Bed

Episode 3: Walk On By

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: Sun 2^nd Nov 2014, 19:45 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Fri 16^th Feb 2018, 11:00 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

By David Park. Choosing a new bed, a man realises that his future happiness totally depends on one decision - a single or a double. Read by Jason Watkins. From November 2014. Show more

Contributors

Reader:: Jason Watkins
Author:: David Park
Producer:: Gemma McMullan

Genres

Drama

Formats

Audiobooks

Series

Under My Bed

Where Were You When Kennedy Was Shot?

Episode 3: The Night My Dad Became English

Where Were You When Kennedy Was Shot?

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: Fri 29^th Nov 2013, 15:45 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Fri 29^th Nov 2013, 15:45 on BBC Radio 4 LW

By Joseph O'Connor. News of JFK's assassination forces Irishman Eamon Conroy to question his whole sense of identity. Show more

Contributors

Producer:: Gemma McMullan
Author:: Joseph O'Connor

Genres

Drama

Formats

Audiobooks

Series

Under My Bed

Episode 1: Getting Ink

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: Sun 19^th Oct 2014, 19:45 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Wed 14^th Feb 2018, 21:00 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

By Patrick Neate. 4 Extra Debut. A writer tries to impress his wife by showing that his creativity knows no bounds. From October 2014. Show more

Contributors

Reader:: Patrick Kennedy
Writer:: Patrick Neate
Producer:: Gemma McMullan

Genres

Drama

Formats

Audiobooks

Series

Under My Bed

Keeping Watch by David Park

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: Fri 6^th May 2016, 15:45 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Sun 26^th Sep 2021, 00:30 on BBC Radio 4 LW

Surveillance work is always hard but for one dutiful cop it’s too important to put anything at risk. Read by Ciarán McMenamin. Show more

Contributors

Reader:: Ciaran McMenamin
Writer:: David Park
Producer:: Gemma McMullan

Genres

Drama

Into the Water by Paula Hawkins

Episode 1

Into the Water by Paula Hawkins

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 1^st May 2017, 22:45 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Tue 21^st Sep 2021, 02:00 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

4 Extra Debut. Jules returns to Beckford following the tragic death of her sister. Did she fall from the cliff or jump? Starring Sian Brooke. Show more

Contributors

Jules:: Sian Brooke
Josh:: Kai Alexander
Nickie:: Lynda Baron
Lena:: Lily Loveless
Mark:: Arthur Darvill
Louise:: Elizabeth Berrington
Author:: Paula Hawkins
Abridger:: Doreen Estall
Producer:: Gemma McMullan

Genres

Drama

Series