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Jimmy McGovern's Moving On

Series 5

Episode 2: The House

Duration: 44 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One HDLatest broadcast: on BBC One Wales

Contemporary drama. Postman Paul and his wife Lisa move in with Paul's father, who soon signs the house over to them. But when Paul's sister finds out, she is not happy. Show more

Duration: 1 hour, 45 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two EnglandLatest broadcast: on BBC Four

Biopic of director James Whale. When a handsome gardener starts work at his house, Whale is entranced and begins a complex friendship with him. With Ian McKellen and Lynn Redgrave. Show more

Contributors

James Whale:
Ian McKellen
Clayton 'Clay' Boone:
Brendan Fraser
David Lewis:
David Dukes
Dwight:
Mark Kiely
Elsa Lanchester:
Rosalind Ayres
Edmund Kay:
Jack Plotnick
Director:
Bill Condon

Duration: 30 minutes

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

From mobile phones to getting names right – an all-star cast portray a hilarious view of us all. With Stephen Fry. From 2015. Show more

Afternoon Reading

Malachi Whitaker - The Crystal Fountain

Episode 3: Home to Waggonhouses

Duration: 15 minutes

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

Sarah visits the husband who deserted her three years before. A long bicycle ride across rough country won't deter her. Read by Rosalind Ayres. Show more

Duration: 28 minutes

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

Available for years

From mute mime artists to giving smug thanks to God – an all-star cast’s comic take on life. Stars Martin Jarvis. From 2018. Show more

James Bond

From Russia with Love

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes

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

The Russians want 007 dead. Will romancing a beautiful spy cloud Bond's judgement? Starring Toby Stephens and John Sessions. Show more

Contributors

General/Rene:
John Sessions
Kronsteen:
Mark Gatiss
Major/KGB director/Barman:
Jon Glover
Rosa Klebb:
Eileen Atkins
James Bond:
Toby Stephens
Moneypenny:
Janie Dee
Manager/Conductor:
Matthew Wolf
Tatiana:
Olga Fedori
Announcer:
Micky Stratford
Ian Fleming:
Martin Jarvis
Director:
Martin Jarvis

Saturday Drama

On Her Majesty's Secret Service

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes

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

4 Extra Debut. Toby Stephens, playing the role of 007, sparkles as impersonator, skier, charmer and pursuer of Ernst Blofeld. But is there tragedy ahead? Show more

Contributors

James Bond:
Toby Stephens
Irma Bunt:
Joanna Lumley
Moneypenny:
Janie Dee
Franklin:
Lloyd Owen
Griffon Or:
Nigel Anthony
Sable Basilisk:
Kobna Holdbrook-Smith
Hotel Manager:
Jon Glover
Fire Captain:
Matthew Wolf
Patrolman:
Matthew Wolf
Voice of Ian Fleming:
Martin Jarvis
Composer:
Mark Holden
Composer:
Michael Lopez
Director:
Martin Jarvis

Genres

Just William - Live!

Series 3

Episode 1: William Holds the Stage

Duration: 30 minutes

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

William wants to impress Dorinda. Recorded at the Theatre Royal, Winchester, and performed by Martin Jarvis. From December 2012. Show more

Just William - Live!

Series 3

Episode 2: Aunt Arabelle in Charge

Duration: 30 minutes

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

William meets a famous six-year-old. Recorded at the Theatre Royal, Winchester, performed by Martin Jarvis. From December 2012. Show more

Just William - Live!

Series 4

Episode 1: The Outlaws and the Triplets

Duration: 30 minutes

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

Martin Jarvis performs the first of two comic classics at the Cheltenham Festival. A full house rocks with laughter, as William and the Outlaws struggle with surplus babies. Show more

Just William - Live!

Series 4

Episode 2: The New Neighbour

Duration: 30 minutes

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

Martin Jarvis performs the second of two comic classics, in front of an audience at the Cheltenham Festival. A packed house rocks with laughter - it's 'Just William' as stand-up! Show more

Just William - Live!

Series 5

Episode 2: Violet Elizabeth Runs Away

Duration: 30 minutes

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

Martin Jarvis performs Violet Elizabeth Runs Away by Richmal Crompton in front of an enthusiastic audience at the Riverhouse Barn Theatre in Walton-on-Thames, Surrey. Show more

Just William - Live!

Series 5

Episode 1: The Christmas Truce

Duration: 30 minutes

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

Martin Jarvis performs The Christmas Truce by Richmal Crompton in front of an enthusiastic audience at the Riverhouse Barn Theatre in Walton-on-Thames, Surrey. Show more

Drama on 3

A View from the Bridge

Duration: 1 hour, 35 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 3Latest broadcast: on BBC Radio 3

Martin Jarvis directs Miller's award-winning 1955 drama, with a US cast including Alfred Molina, Jane Kaczmarek, Melissa Benoist and Hector Elizondo. Show more

Contributors

Director:
Martin Jarvis
Eddie Carbone:
Alfred Molina
Beatrice Carbone:
Jane Kaczmarek
Catherine:
Melissa Benoist
Rodolpho:
Matthew Wolf
First Immigration Officer:
Andre Sogliuzzo
Second Immigration Officer:
Darren Richardson

Genres

Drama on 4

Ibsen - An Enemy of the People:

Episode 1

Duration: 1 hour

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

4 Extra Debut. A small Norwegian spa town relies on the local spring for its prosperity, but is the water contaminated? Stars Alfred Molina. Show more

Drama on 4

James Bond - Diamonds Are Forever

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes

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

A diamond-smuggling pipeline leads Bond to New York and Las Vegas. Who is ‘ABC’? What is Tiffany’s secret? Stars Toby Stephens. Show more

Contributors

James Bond:
Toby Stephens
Supt Harris:
Nigel Havers
Rufus B Saye:
Alan Shearman
Tiffany Case:
Lisa Dillon
'Shady' Tree:
Alex Jennings
Felix Leiter:
Josh Stamberg
Ernie Cureo:
Stacy Keach
Mr Spang:
Jared Harris
The Sergeant:
Darren Richardson
Tingaling:
Matthew Wolf
Dentist:
Matthew Wolf
Voice of Ian Fleming:
Martin Jarvis
Composer:
Mark Holden
Composer:
Michael Lopez
Director:
Martin Jarvis

Genres

Duration: 28 minutes

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

From an unusual memorial to household repairs – an all-star cast share a hilarious view of us all. With Roger Allam. From 2015. Show more

Duration: 30 minutes

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

From street demos to speaking gibberish – an all-star cast portray a hilarious view of us all. With Martin Jarvis. From 2015. Show more

PG Wodehouse

Stiff Upper Lip, Jeeves

1. Bertie Takes Action

Duration: 1 hour

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

4 Extra Debut. What is Bertie’s motive in ensuring Miss Basset remains securely engaged to Mr Fink-Nottle? Starring Martin Jarvis. Show more

Contributors

Aunt Dahlia:
Joanna Lumley
Bertie Wooster:
James Callis
Roderick Spode:
Adam Godley
Major Plank:
Michael York
Sir Watkyn Bassett:
Ian Ogilvy
Rev Harold Pinker:
Julian Sands
Stiffy Byng:
Moira Quirk
Madeline Bassett:
Elizabeth Knowelden
Gussie Fink-Nottle:
Matthew Wolf
Emerald Stoker:
Tara Lynne Barr
Butterfield:
Kenneth Danziger

Genres

PG Wodehouse

Stiff Upper Lip, Jeeves

2. Jeeves Intervenes

Duration: 1 hour

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

Blackmail is afoot, petty larceny and fisticuffs by the rhododendrons. Gussie elopes, but with whom? Starring Joanna Lumley. Show more

Contributors

Aunt Dahlia:
Joanna Lumley
Bertie Wooster:
James Callis
Roderick Spode:
Adam Godley
Major Plank:
Michael York
Sir Watkyn Bassett:
Ian Ogilvy
Rev Harold Pinker:
Julian Sands
Stiffy Byng:
Moira Quirk
Madeline Bassett:
Elizabeth Knowelden
Gussie Fink-Nottle:
Matthew Wolf
Emerald Stoker:
Tara Lynne Barr
Butterfield:
Kenneth Danziger