4 Extra Debut. A young woman in 11th century Iceland forges a path through a world of beauty yet uncompromising harshness. Stars Kate Phillips. Show more
Married off to a much older man, Gudrun is isolated in a remote part of the country. Will she fly or fight? Stars Kate Phillips. Show more
Love is rekindled when old friends visit. Modern re-telling of classic 11th century Icelander saga starring Kate Phillips. Show more
Twice-widowed Gudrun is under threat when her uncles eye her large estate. A husband would ward them off. Stars Kate Phillips. Show more
Gudrun’s blissful life is interrupted when her childhood sweetheart returns from abroad with his new wife. Stars Kate Phillips. Show more
Angela Carter's fantastical story of aerialist extraordinaire and star of the music hall Sophie Fevvers. Hatched from an egg, Fevvers is part woman, part bird - if you believe her. Show more
Although convent life offers solace, Gudrun prepares to do whatever it takes to win back her daughter. Stars Kate Phillips. Show more
4 Extra Debut. Left reeling from the part she played in her lover's death Gudrun plans to win back her husband. Stars Kate Phillips. Show more
Although convent life offers solace, Gudrun prepares to do whatever it takes to win back her daughter. Stars Kate Phillips. Show more
The efforts of the Norwegian Priest, Refkel, to save Gudrun's soul intensify. Stars Kate Phillips. Show more
The fate of the community hangs in the balance, and Gudrun discovers a betrayal closer to home. Stars Kate Phillips. Show more
With her way of life threatened, Gudrun risks everything when she confronts the enemy. Stars Kate Phillips. Show more
Riot Girls
Susan
44 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FM
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First of three new plays charting British feminism through three generations of women. Birmingham, 1975. Susan tries to forge a new life for herself in a commune. By Lucy Catherine Show more
Home Front
19 April 1916 - Rose Fairweather
11 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW
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On this day in 1916, the Western Times announced that two British officers had escaped from POW camp, and Rose Fairweather feels trapped on Blackfold farm. Show more
Home Front
20 April 1916 - Elspeth Taverner
11 minutes
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On this day in 1916, a cabinet crisis was narrowly averted when the prime minister agreed to extend conscription, but the rift widens between Halecot and Blackfold farms. Show more
Home Front
25 April 1916 - Adam Wilson
11 minutes
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On this day in 1916, German cruisers bombarded Lowestoft, damaging 200 homes, and an unexpected visitor shatters the peace at Halecot Farm. Show more
Home Front
20 June 1918 - Hardy Walsh
11 minutes
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On this day in 1918, a registry office for boy farmworkers opened in London, and in Devon, Hardy Walsh finds his work more of a challenge than he expected. Show more
Home Front
29 June 1918 - Cathy Lawrence
11 minutes
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On this day in 1918, an open-air meeting of the Workers Union was held in Okehampton, and elsewhere on Dartmoor, Cathy finds an unexpected comrade at Hexworthy Bridge. Show more
Home Front
22 June 1918 - Cathy Lawrence
11 minutes
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On this day in 1918, Totnes announced that the town had raised £24,000 in War Weapons Week, but not everyone in Devon is so supportive. Show more
Home Front
9 April 1918 - Edie Chadwick
11 minutes
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On this day in 1918, the German's launched Operation Georgette as part of their Spring Offensive, and on the edge of Folkestone, Edie wakes up to an unwelcome intrusion. Show more