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Duration: 44 minutes

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

Moscow, 1852. Nikolai Gogol nurses his-long suffering nose as he works on a sequel to his satirical novel, Dead Souls. Comedy by Alastair Jessiman. Show more

Contributors

Father Mathew:
Crawford Logan
Countess:
Joanna Tope
Shchepkin:
John Buick
Landlady:
Isabelle Joss
Director:
Bruce Young
Producer:
Bruce Young

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Duration: 1 hour

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

A medium stages a kidnap to draw attention to her psychic powers. Thriller starring Caroline Strong and Robert Glenister. Show more

Contributors

15 Minute Drama

Jane Harris - Gillespie and I

Episode 8

Duration: 15 minutes

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

The three accused go on trial, but two of the kidnappers are determined to lay the blame on the person they claim is the ringleader. Starring Phyllis Logan. From October 2013. Show more

15 Minute Drama

Jane Harris - Gillespie and I

Episode 10

Duration: 15 minutes

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

As the trial reaches its climax, young Sybil is called to give evidence. Starring Phyllis Logan and Helen Mackay. From October 2013. Show more

Classic Serial

Rebus: The Black Book

Episode 1

Duration: 58 minutes

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

Ian Rankin's maverick detective, Inspector Rebus, investigates an unsolved murder, with the help of a notebook full of coded clues. Dramatised in two parts by Chris Dolan. Show more

Contributors

DI John Rebus:
Ron Donachie
DC Siobhan Clarke:
Gayanne Potter
Mickey Rebus:
Steven McNicoll
DS Brian Holmes:
Sean Biggerstaff
CS Watson:
Douglas Russell
Torrance:
Paul Young
Vanderhyde:
Paul Young
Angus Gibson:
Richard Conlon
Auntie Ena:
Anne Downie
Director:
Bruce Young
Producer:
Bruce Young

Duration: 1 hour

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

After the murder of the Red Fox, Alan and David are chased through the Highlands. Stars Owen Whitelaw. Show more

Contributors

David Balfour:
Owen Whitelaw
Alan Breck:
Michael Nardone
Ebenezer:
David Hayman
Rankeillor:
John Buick
James Stewart:
Finlay McLean
Director:
Bruce Young
Producer:
Bruce Young
Adaptor:
Chris Dolan

Duration: 1 hour

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

1811: new commander Jack Aubrey sets sail for Australia on HMS Leopard - pursued by a powerful Dutch warship. Stars David Robb. Show more

Contributors

Jack Aubrey:
David Robb
Stephen Maturin:
Richard Dillane
Louisa Wogan:
Teresa Gallagher
Michael Herapath:
Samuel Barnett
Lt Pullings:
David Holt
Barratt Bonden:
Sam Dale
Preserved Killick:
Jon Glover
Sir Joseph Blaine:
Michael Bertenshaw
Peggy Barnes:
Hannah Wood
Josiah Plaice:
Lloyd Thomas
Director:
Bruce Young
Producer:
Bruce Young
Adaptor:
Roger Danes

Duration: 1 hour

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

Jack Aubrey is pursued by a Dutch warship whose 74 guns threaten to blow HMS Leopard out of the water. Starring David Robb. Show more

Contributors

Jack Aubrey:
David Robb
Stephen Maturin:
Richard Dillane
Louisa Wogan:
Teresa Gallagher
Michael Herapath:
Samuel Barnett
Barratt Bonden:
Sam Dale
Preserved Killick:
Jon Glover
Jedediah Wilbey:
Gerard McDermott
Josiah Plaice:
Lloyd Thomas
Sir Joseph Blaine:
Michael Bertenshaw
Director:
Bruce Young
Producer:
Bruce Young
Adaptor:
Roger Danes

15 Minute Drama

Jane Harris - Gillespie and I

Episode 1

Duration: 15 minutes

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

4 Extra Debut. Glasgow, 1888. Tragedy strikes after art-loving Englishwoman Harriet Baxter meets Scottish painter Ned Gillespie. Starring Phyllis Logan. From October 2013. Show more

15 Minute Drama

Jane Harris - Gillespie and I

Episode 2

Duration: 15 minutes

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

Artist Ned enters a competition to paint the Queen's portrait. Victorian gothic mystery set in Glasgow starring Phyllis Logan and Liam Brennan. From October 2013. Show more

15 Minute Drama

Jane Harris - Gillespie and I

Episode 3

Duration: 15 minutes

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

Annie begins work on Harriet's portrait, but young Sybil is acting strangely. Starring Phyllis Logan and Liam Brennan. From October 2013. Show more

15 Minute Drama

Jane Harris - Gillespie and I

Episode 4

Duration: 15 minutes

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

At the home of the artist Ned Gillespie, a New Year party goes horribly wrong - and young Sybil gets the blame. Victorian gothic mystery starring Phyllis Logan. From October 2013. Show more

15 Minute Drama

Jane Harris - Gillespie and I

Episode 5

Duration: 15 minutes

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

Young Sybil's erratic behaviour continues to cause concern. Then tragedy strikes. Starring Phyllis Logan and Helen Mackay. From October 2013. Show more

15 Minute Drama

Jane Harris - Gillespie and I

Episode 6

Duration: 15 minutes

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

The Gillespies' younger daughter Rose has been kidnapped. Meanwhile, her elder sister Sibyl is recovering after setting fire to herself with paraffin. From October 2013. Show more

15 Minute Drama

Jane Harris - Gillespie and I

Episode 7

Duration: 15 minutes

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

The police arrest a suspect for the kidnap of Rose Gillespie. Victorian gothic mystery starring Phyllis Logan and Liam Brennan. From October 2013. Show more

15 Minute Drama

Jane Harris - Gillespie and I

Episode 9

Duration: 15 minutes

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

The court considers the identity of the veiled woman who lured Rose away from her family. Starring Phyllis Logan and Finlay Welsh. From October 2013. Show more

The Sensitive

1. The Sensitive

Duration: 45 minutes

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

Available for 6 months

4 Extra Debut. Police call in psychic detective Thomas Soutar to find a missing woman. Is his gift a blessing or curse? Stars Jimmy Chisholm. Show more

Contributors

Mrs Soutar:
Sheila Donald
DC Sharon Webb:
Julie Austin
Mrs Allsop:
Mary Riggans
Duncan/Attendant:
James Bryce
Producer:
Bruce Young
Director:
Bruce Young

Drama on 4

The Giffnock Girls: Of the Dark Past

Duration: 45 minutes

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

Gail and Bianca are two old school friends facing the future without the men they married - but their past lives are proving hard to leave behind. By Marcella Evaristi. Show more

Duration: 57 minutes

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

4 Extra Debut. Newton’s new post at Royal Mint leads him into notorious drinking dens, pursuing a counterfeiting gang. Stars William Gaminara. Show more

Contributors

Isaac Newton:
William Gaminara
Hopton Haynes:
Gunnar Cauthery
Catherine Barton:
Kerry Gooderson
Charles Montague:
Nicholas Tizzard
Albert Chandler:
Jonathan Forbes
John Gibson:
Michael Nardone
Jack Carter:
Ryan Early
Mary Docherty:
Lauren Cornelius
Elliot Miller:
Sean Murray
Richard Vernon:
Gerard McDermott
Bob Phillips:
Gerard McDermott
Director:
Bruce Young
Producer:
Bruce Young

Genres

Drama on 4

Finding Love at the End of the World

Duration: 44 minutes

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

By Declan Dineen. Rom-com set in the Antarctic. Scientist Rory McLelland cannot believe his luck when his university crush arrives at his research station in the Antarctic. Show more

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