Pursuing her missing sister into some uncharted planets, Ambassador B finds a world of constant war. Stars Fenella Woolgar. Show more
By Melissa Murray. When a writer is discovered to have written scathing reviews of rivals' work, he asks his young assistant to take the blame - with unexpected consequences. Show more
A woman waits in a hospital bed while her husband tears across London with a priceless suitcase that may or may not contain one egg - their only chance of having a baby. Show more
Friday Drama
The Forbidden
58 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW
Duncan MacMillan dramatises Clive Barker's novella, the inspiration for cult 1992 horror film Candyman. A run-down housing estate fizzes with supernatural forces. Show more
As an adult, Nigel enjoys time with an aging Aunt Elvie who has some mysterious news. Stars Celia Imrie and Julian Rhind Tutt. Show more
Chocolates, least favourite sweets and funerals occupy Nigel Slater's time. Stars Celia Imrie and Julian Rhind Tutt. Show more
The Stuarts
Queen Anne: Myself Alone
58 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW
Fenella Woolgar is Queen Anne, the last Stuart monarch, in Mike Walker's epic chronicle. If Anne is to command the loyalty of parliament she must abandon long-held allegiances. Show more
Saturday Drama
Hedda Gabler
2 hours
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW
Ibsen's classic drama of passion and desperation. Directed by Psyche Stott from the Old Vic production, starring Sheridan Smith and Adrian Scarborough. 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
Ina has to come to terms with being posted in Mauritius, while Gwladys relishes the snowy challenges of her Newfoundland posting. Show more
Ina and Beryl fall out badly until Ina becomes seriously ill, and the salutary story of Gwladys Hughes tending to a desperately ill woman in labour gives them some perspective. Show more
She’s hired a gun-slinging companion, but Ambassador B’s set to be disarmed in a way never dreamed of. Stars Fenella Woolgar. Show more
Jean Louise Finch travels south from New York, on a long-awaited trip to visit her father Atticus. Read by Fenella Woolgar. Show more
Back in Maycomb with her family, Jean Louise is both delighted and infuriated by them. Read by Fenella Woolgar. Show more
Hank surprises Jean Louise with his future plans as the young couple get Maycomb talking. Read by Fenella Woolgar. Show more
Jean Louise's world is about to be shattered as the realities of life in 1950s Alabama hit home. Read by Fenella Woolgar. Show more
Reeling from her discoveries, Jean Louise seeks comfort from one of her oldest friends. Read by Fenella Woolgar. Show more
Shaken by her encounter with old friend Calpurnia, Jean Louise has forgotten her aunt's gathering. Read by Fenella Woolgar. Show more
Jean Louise is left shocked after catching Atticus and Hank at a racist meeting. Read by Fenella Woolgar. Show more
Looking for her father, Atticus, Jean Louise is waylaid and faces an awkward conversation. Read by Fenella Woolgar. Show more