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Drama on 3

Lorca's Rural Trilogy

Episode 2: Yerma

Duration: 1 hour, 15 minutes

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

Told with poetic imagery and song, Lorca's powerful tale of a woman's desperate yearning for a child that leads her to murder. Show more

Contributors

Pagan Old Woman:
Annette Badland
Dolores' Neighbour:
Kate Layden
Washerwoman:
Deborah McAndrew
Washerwoman:
Fionnuala Dorrity
Washerwoman/Girl 1:
Liz Carter
Washerwoman/Female at the Pilgrimag:
Helen Longworth
Male at the Pilgrimage:
Kevin Harvey
Spanish Voice:
Anna Castineiras
Musician:
Tayo Akinbode
Musician:
Chris Cruiks

Genres

Drama on 4

The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency

Episode 1: This Is Not a Rubbish Boy

Duration: 45 minutes

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

Mma Ramotswe has to come to terms with one of the most difficult situations that she has ever faced - taking a holiday. Show more

Drama on 4

The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency

Episode 2: The Woman Who Walked in Sunshine

Duration: 45 minutes

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

Mma Ramotswe is technically on holiday from the agency, but that does not stop her from stepping in to rescue an orphaned boy or from taking on an important case. Show more

Drama on 4

The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency

Episode 1: Tea Time for the Traditionally Built

Duration: 45 minutes

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

Precious Ramotswe is about to get in over her head. She's got an important new client from the incomprehensible world of football, but she's without her loyal assistant Mma Makutsi. Show more

Contributors

Mma Ramotswe:
Claire Benedict
Mma Makutsi:
Nadine Marshall
Mr JLB Matekoni:
Ben Onwukwe
Mma Potokwani:
Janice Acquah
Mr Molofololo:
Mo Sesay
Phuti Raduphuti:
Nyasha Hatendi
Rops Thobega:
Emmanuel Ighodaro
Violet Sepotho:
Anna Bengo

Genres

Drama on 4

The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency

Episode 1: The Handsome Man's Deluxe Cafe

Duration: 45 minutes

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

New mother Mma Makutsi expands her business portfolio in an unexpected direction. Meanwhile, Mma Ramotswe meets a client with a problematic house guest. Show more

Contributors

Mma Ramotswe:
Claire Benedict
Mma Makutsi:
Nadine Marshall
Mma Potokwani/Mrs:
Janice Acquah
Mr JLB Matekoni:
Ben Onwukwe
Phuti Radiphuti:
Jude Akuwudike
Mr Sengupta:
Kulvinder Ghir
Miss Rose:
Sudha Bhuchar

Genres

Drama on 4

The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency

Episode 2: The Dish of Yesterday

Duration: 45 minutes

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

Mma Ramotswe decides to put her new intern on the case, while Mma Makutsi's distinctive approach to the restaurant business raises eyebrows. Show more

Contributors

Mma Ramotswe:
Claire Benedict
Mma Makutsi:
Nadine Marshall
Mma Potokwani:
Janice Acquah
Mr JLB Matekoni:
Ben Onwukwe
Phuti Radiphuti:
Jude Akuwudike
Alice Bombwe:
Amaka Okafor
Mr Sengupta:
Kulvinder Ghir
Violet:
Anna Bengo

Genres

Drama on 4

The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency

The Modern Husband Course

Duration: 45 minutes

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

Mr Matekoni is on a quest for self-improvement while Mma Makutsi is hiding a secret from her best friend. Stars Claire Benedict. Show more

Contributors

Mma Ramotswe:
Claire Benedict
Mma Makutsi:
Nadine Marshall
Mr JLB Matekoni:
Ben Onwukwe
Mma Sheba:
Adjoa Andoh
Aunt Radiphuti:
Adjoa Andoh
Phuti Radiphuti:
Jude Akuwudike
Mma Soleti:
Eleanor Crooks
Mma Keitumetse:
Anna Bengo
Mma Molapo:
Janice Acquah

Genres

Drama on 4

Corrinne Come Back and Gone

Duration: 45 minutes

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

By Lenny Henry. Corrinne returns to Jamaica and is reunited with her children after 20 years. What will she find? Show more

Drama on 4

The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency

Episode 1: A Late Van Just Glimpsed

Duration: 45 minutes

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

Preparations are underway for Mma Makutsi's wedding and Mma Ramotswe makes an unexpected ghostly sighting. Show more

Contributors

Mma Ramotswe:
Claire Benedict
Mma Makutsi:
Nadine Marshall
Mr JLB Matekoni:
Ben Onwukwe
Housekeeper:
Janice Acquah
Woman by Road:
Adjoa Andoh
Shoe Shop Assistant:
Adjoa Andoh

Genres

Drama on 4

The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency

Episode 2: The Saturday Big Tent Wedding

Duration: 45 minutes

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

The ladies solve the case of the murdered cattle. Mma Makutsi is feeling anxious about her upcoming wedding to Phuti Radiphuti and an old friend comes to the rescue. Show more

Drama on 4

The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency

Episode 1: A Man from a Far Place

Duration: 45 minutes

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

Mma Ramotswe and Mma Makutsi receive a visit from an extremely important person - a hero of Botswana's only lady detectives. Written and dramatised by Alexander McCall Smith. Show more

Contributors

Mma Ramotswe:
Claire Benedict
Mma Makutsi:
Nadine Marshall
Mr JLB Matekoni:
Ben Onwukwe
Fanwell:
Beru Tessema
Mma Potokwani:
Janice Acquah
Clovis Andersen:
Sam Dale
Mma Soleti:
Eleanor Crooks
Phuti Radiphuti:
Jude Akuwudike

Genres

Drama on 4

The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency

Episode 2: The Limpopo Academy of Private Detection

Duration: 45 minutes

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

A visiting detective helps the ladies uncover the truth at the Orphan Farm, and Mr JLB Matekoni seeks to clear Fanwell's name. Show more

Contributors

Mma Ramotswe:
Claire Benedict
Mma Makutsi:
Nadine Marshall
Mr JLB Matekoni:
Ben Onwukwe
Mma Potokwani:
Janice Acquah
Fanwell:
Beru Tessema
Clovis Andersen:
Sam Dale
Mr Ditso Ditso:
Obi Abili
Secretary:
Adjoa Andoh
Magistrate:
Jude Akuwudike

Genres

Secrets and Words

Episode 3: A Study in Time

Duration: 45 minutes

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

Series of dramas on the theme of adult literacy. Tragedy strikes for prospective teacher Sam when he bangs his head and loses the ability to read or write. Show more

The Ones

Series 1

Episode 1: The One Lenny Henry

Duration: 30 minutes

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

Lenny Henry showcases brand new stand-up combined with characters reprised from his early career and some new sketches. With Ronni Ancona, Omid Djalili and Peter Serafinowicz. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Lenny Henry
TV Chef:
Omid Djalili
Mrs Johnson:
Ellen Thomas
Mr Sanderson:
Colin McFarlane
Swedish woman:
Carolin Stoltz
Young Sweet'n'Low:
Joshua Warner-Campbell
Swedish man:
Martin Wenner
Writer:
Kim Fuller
Executive Producer:
Geoff Posner
Director:
Geoff Posner
Production Manager:
Alison Passey

Genres

The Ones

Series 1 - 40 Minute Versions

Episode 1: The One Lenny Henry

Duration: 40 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One HDLatest broadcast: on BBC Four

Lenny Henry showcases brand new stand-up combined with characters reprised from his early career and some new sketches. With Ronni Ancona, Omid Djalili and Peter Serafinowicz. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Lenny Henry
TV Chef:
Omid Djalili
Mrs Johnson:
Ellen Thomas
Mr Sanderson:
Colin McFarlane
Swedish woman:
Carolin Stoltz
Young Sweet'n'Low:
Joshua Warner-Campbell
Swedish man:
Martin Wenner
Writer:
Kim Fuller
Executive Producer:
Geoff Posner
Director:
Geoff Posner
Production Manager:
Alison Passey

Genres

Drama on 3

Document of Identity

Duration: 1 hour, 40 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 3

Wole Soyinka's semi-autobiographical drama, set during the regime of Nigerian dictator General Sani Abacha and focusing on the plight of political asylum seekers in London. Show more

Contributors

Aigbo Ediale:
Paterson Joseph
Suulola Ediale:
Rakie Ayola
Talese Ediale:
Oluwawemimo Oleyana
Razaq Baniye:
Anthony Ofoegbu
Professor Saliu:
Patrice Naiambana
Oseoba Ediale:
Ehizogie Odigie
Mrs Bursley:
Brigit Forsyth
Mr Brecross:
Ron Berglas
Composer:
Juwon Ogungbe

Genres

Duration: 1 hour, 50 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two EnglandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two England

Unsettling drama about an Irish woman who moves to England, where she is befriended by a lonely catering manager whose friendly demeanour masks a dark secret. Starring Bob Hoskins. Show more

Contributors

Hilditch:
Bob Hoskins
Director:
Atom Egoyan
Miss Calligary:
Claire Benedict
Miss Lysaght:
Brid Brennan
Felicia's Father:
Gerard McSorley
Producer:
Bruce Davey
Producer:
Robert Lantos

Genres

Formats

Drama on 4

The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency

The Minor Adjustment Beauty Salon

Duration: 45 minutes

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

Answers are sought as the campaign against Mma Soleti steps up – and the agency welcomes a new arrival. Stars Nadine Marshall. Show more

Holby City

Series 14

Episode 46: Taxi for Spence

Duration: 56 minutes

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

Serena and Ric clash over an emotional transplant case. Mo is angered by Jonny's attempts to fix her up with a fellow doctor. Show more

Contributors

Michael Spence:
Hari Dhillon
Sacha Levy:
Bob Barrett
Eddi McKee:
Sarah-Jane Potts
Ric Griffin:
Hugh Quarshie
Serena Campbell:
Catherine Russell
Chrissie Williams:
Tina Hobley
Mo Effanga:
Chizzy Akudolu
Jonny Maconie:
Michael Thomson
Oliver Valentine:
James Anderson
Chantelle Lane:
Lauren Drummond
Henrik Hanssen:
Guy Henry
George Binns:
Leander Deeny
Max Schneider:
John Light
Margaret O'Sullivan:
Claire Benedict
Ritchie Mooney:
David Troughton
Rachel Reid:
Joanna Higson
Stacey Nolan:
Kirsty Oswald
Jake Thompson:
Ben Hull
Director:
Matt Carter
Director:
Matt Carter

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