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Classic Serial

Songs and Lamentations

Episode 2

Duration: 58 minutes

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

Left to starve by the king, the jailed Jeremiah is kept alive by the young servant girl, who brings him food, ostensibly because she wants to help him, but she has another motive. Show more

Classic Serial

John Wyndham - The Chrysalids

Episode 2

Duration: 58 minutes

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

Will David be forced to flee to the Fringes, the lawless territory inhabited by mutants, or risk discovery? Stars Matthew Beard, Ben Hanley, Isobel Doran and Conrad Nelson. Show more

Saturday Drama

Classic Chandler

Episode 1: The Big Sleep

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes

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

Available for over a year

4 Extra Debut. Raymond Chandler's trouble-seeking private eye gets entangled in the rich Sternwood family's tribulations. Stars Toby Stephens. Show more

Contributors

Philip Marlowe:
Toby Stephens
Vivien Sternwood:
Kelly Burke
Agnes Lozelle:
Barbara Barnes
Carmen Sternwood:
Leah Brotherhead
Joe Brody:
Sam Dale
General Sternwood:
Sean Baker
Lash Canino:
Iain Batchelor
Eddie Mars:
Henry Devas
Cronjager:
Jude Akuwudike
Director:
Claire Grove
Adaptor:
Robin Brooks

Duration: 1 hour

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

Available for years

The prospect of marrying the men they love appears remote for the sisters without fortune nor connections. Stars Amanda Hale. Show more

Duration: 1 hour

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

Available for years

Marianne has a surprising encounter with Willoughby and complications arise for Elinor and Edward. Starring Olivia Hallinan. Show more

Classic Serial

Songs and Lamentations

Episode 1

Duration: 58 minutes

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

Michael Symmons Roberts' interweaving of the sensual Biblical love poetry of the Song of Songs with the violence and vengeance of the Book of Lamentations. Show more

15 Minute Drama

Children in Need: Holding On to You

Episode 1

Duration: 15 minutes

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

4 Extra Debut. Fourteen-year-old Holly can't believe her luck when she is asked out by 20-year-old Jay, but her friend Leah is unhappy. Drama about child sexual exploitation. Show more

15 Minute Drama

Children in Need: Holding On to You

Episode 2

Duration: 15 minutes

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

When 14-year-old Holly goes missing, her desperate parents call the police. Holly is facing danger. With Dolly Rose Campbell. Show more

15 Minute Drama

Children in Need: Holding On to You

Episode 3

Duration: 15 minutes

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

With mum Jo desperately worried, Jay's hold on 14-year-old Holly gets stronger. Can anyone help her? With Christine Bottomley. Show more

15 Minute Drama

Children in Need: Holding On to You

Episode 4

Duration: 15 minutes

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

As the pressure on Holly escalates, she tries to stand up to Jay, but when he won't take no for an answer, will Holly seek help? Show more

Duration: 1 hour

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

In a future Britain, people have gradually lost the gift of sleep - or have they? Starring Maxine Peake and Jason Done. Show more

This listing contains language that some may find offensive.

This listing contains language that some may find offensive.

This listing contains language that some may find offensive.

This listing contains language that some may find offensive.

Drama on 4

The Book of Yehudit

Duration: 45 minutes

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

Drama about a young Orthodox Jewish woman whose husband is unwilling to grant her a divorce. By Adam Usden. Starring Yasmin Paige, Henry Devas and Ashley Margolis. Show more

Contributors

Genres

Stone

Series 4

Episode 3: Heart of Darkness

Duration: 45 minutes

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

Available for years

By Gurpreet Bhatti. The body of a 16-year-old British Asian schoolgirl is found in a park. Much to Stone's annoyance, his superiors ask that the case be dealt with sensitively. Show more

Contributors

DCI Stone:
Hugo Speer
DS Sue Kelly:
Deborah McAndrew
Mr Akhtar:
Bhasker Patel
Mr Fleming:
Henry Devas

Classic Serial

John Wyndham - The Chrysalids

Episode 1

Duration: 58 minutes

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

Young people with telepathic powers are persecuted for their difference. Post-apocalyptic sci-fi classic stars Matthew Beard, Ben Hanley, Isobel Doran and Conrad Nelson. Show more

The Barchester Chronicles

Anthony Trollope's The Small House at Allington

Episode 1

Duration: 58 minutes

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

The arrival of the handsome Adolphus Crosbie causes quite a stir at Allington, especially with Lily Dale, who lives at the Small House due to the benevolence of her rich uncle. Show more

The Barchester Chronicles

Anthony Trollope's The Small House at Allington

Episode 2

Duration: 58 minutes

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

Adolphus Crosbie is determined to enjoy all the pleasures of high society, including the attentions of Lady Alexandrina, during his stay at Courcy Castle. Show more