Programme Index

Drama on 4: Inspector Chen Novels

Drama on 4

Inspector Chen Novels

Death of a Red Heroine

BBC Radio 4

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes

First broadcast: Sat 5^th Dec 2015, 14:30 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Sat 5^th Dec 2015, 14:30 on BBC Radio 4 LW

The murder of a model worker in Shanghai gives Inspector Chen his first challenge with the Special Case Squad. Award-winning crime drama by Qiu Xiaolong. Show more

Contributors

Chen:: Jamie Zubairi
Yu:: Dan Li
Peiqin:: Sarah Lam
Commissar Zhang:: David Yip
Wang Feng:: Chipo Chung
Party Secretary Li:: Daniel York
Old Hunter:: David Hounslow
Wu:: Chris Pavlo
Yaqing:: Debra Baker
Yuan:: Amelia Lowdell
Wei:: Amelia Lowdell
Bao:: Sam Dale
Xie Kun:: Jessica Turner
Little Xie:: Evie Killip
Guo:: Richard Pepple
Lai Guojan:: George Watkins
Ling:: Rebecca Hamilton
Author:: Qiu Xiaolong
Adaptor:: Joy Wilkinson
Director:: Toby Swift

Genres

Drama

Brand

Drama on 4

Series

Saturday Drama

Agatha Christie - And Then There Were None

BBC Radio 4

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes

First broadcast: Sat 13^th Nov 2010, 14:30 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Sun 5^th Jan 2020, 04:00 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Ten guests travel to an island. Each is an unconvicted murderer and none will leave the island alive. Stars Geoffrey Whitehead. Show more

Contributors

Vera Claythorne:: Lyndsey Marshal
Cyril:: Harry Child
Captain Lombard:: Alex Wyndham
Emily Brent:: Joanna Monro
Dr Armstrong:: Sean Baker
Mr Justice Wargrave:: Geoffrey Whitehead
Anthony Marston:: Lloyd Thomas
Mr Blore:: Sam Dale
Narracott:: Adeel Akhtar
General MacArthur:: John Rowe
Mr Rogers:: Wayne Foskett
Mrs Rogers:: Sally Orrock
Hugo:: Henry Devas
Gramophone Voice:: Jude Akuwudike
Writer:: Agatha Christie
Adaptor:: Joy Wilkinson
Director:: Mary Peate

Genres

Drama

Brand

Saturday Drama

The Life and Loves of a She Devil by Fay Weldon

The Life and Loves of a She Devil by Fay Weldon

1. Revenge

BBC Radio 4 Extra

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: Sun 21^st Feb 2016, 15:00 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Tue 5^th Dec 2023, 00:00 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

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4 Extra Debut. A wronged woman plans diabolical punishments for her husband and his mistress. Darkly comic fairy tale starring Hattie Morahan. Show more

Contributors

Ruth:: Hattie Morahan
Bobbo:: Barnaby Kay
Mary Fisher:: Lyndsey Marshal
Nurse Hopkins:: Rosie Cavaliero
Mrs Fisher:: Susan Jameson
Nicola:: Evie Killip
Andy:: Leo Wan
Garcia:: Chris Pavlo
Angus:: Gerard McDermott
Insurance Man:: Gerard McDermott
Brenda:: Debra Baker
Mrs Trumper:: Debra Baker
Elsie Flower:: Katie Redford
Girl in Job Centre:: Rebecca Hamilton
Author:: Fay Weldon
Adaptor:: Joy Wilkinson
Director:: Abigail le Fleming

Genres

DramaRelationships & Romance

Series

The Life and Loves of a She Devil by Fay Weldon

The Life and Loves of a She Devil by Fay Weldon

2. Transformation

BBC Radio 4 Extra

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: Sun 28^th Feb 2016, 15:00 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Wed 6^th Dec 2023, 00:00 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Available for 11 months

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Ruth’s campaign to punish her husband and his mistress advances and she will stop at nothing to get her way. Stars Barnaby Kay. Show more

Contributors

Ruth:: Hattie Morahan
Bobbo:: Barnaby Kay
Mary Fisher:: Lyndsey Marshal
Judge Bissop:: Brian Protheroe
Father Ferguson:: Edward MacLiam
Mrs Fisher:: Susan Jameson
Nicola:: Evie Killip
Andy:: Leo Wan
Ghengis:: Trevor White
Vickie:: Rebecca Hamilton
Policeman:: Sean Baker
Author:: Fay Weldon
Adaptor:: Joy Wilkinson
Director:: Abigail le Fleming

Genres

DramaRelationships & Romance

Series

Nick Nickleby

Episode 1

Duration: 45 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 5^th Nov 2012, 14:15 on BBC One HDLatest broadcast: Mon 4^th Mar 2013, 17:15 on BBC Two Northern Ireland

Modern re-telling of the Dickens classic. When the death of Nicholas Nickleby leaves his family ruined and homeless, his son Nick turns to their wealthy, estranged uncle for help. Show more

Contributors

Producer:: Susan Breen
Director:: David Innes Edwards
Writer:: Joy Wilkinson
Nick:: Andrew Simpson
Mrs Smike:: Linda Bassett
Ralph:: Adrian Dunbar
Kat:: Jayne Wisener
Noggs:: Jonathan Harden
Squeers:: Mark McDonnell
Frannie:: Hollie Taylor
Hawkovsky:: Gerry O'Brien
Maddy:: Caitlin Joseph
Mrs Nickleby:: Bronagh Gallagher
Dr Brightside:: Edward Peel
Verisopht:: Laurence Kennedy
Mr Bhray:: Ranjit Krishnamma
Maia:: Yasmin Poppy Kaftar
Mr Cobbey:: James Greene
Mrs Graymarsh:: Barbara Adair
Mr Bolder:: Howell Evans

Genres

Drama

Series

Nick Nickleby

Episode 2

Duration: 45 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 6^th Nov 2012, 14:15 on BBC One HDLatest broadcast: Tue 5^th Mar 2013, 17:15 on BBC Two Northern Ireland

Modern interpretation of the Dickens classic. Nick Nickleby and Mrs Smike, on the run from the police, throw in their lot with a mother-daughter duo with problems of their own. Show more

Contributors

Producer:: Susan Breen
Director:: David Innes Edwards
Writer:: Joy Wilkinson
Nick:: Andrew Simpson
Mrs Smike:: Linda Bassett
Ralph:: Adrian Dunbar
Kat:: Jayne Wisener
Noggs:: Jonathan Harden
Squeers:: Mark McDonnell
Frannie:: Hollie Taylor
Hawkovsky:: Gerry O'Brien
Mrs Nickleby:: Bronagh Gallagher
Mrs Graymarsh:: Barbara Adair
Mr Bolder:: Howell Evans
Mr Cobbey:: James Greene
DI Belton:: Rod Arthur
Venetia:: Clare Cathcart
Mariah:: Freya Parks
Talent Contest MC:: Danny Kehoe

Genres

Drama

Series

Nick Nickleby

Episode 3

Duration: 45 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 7^th Nov 2012, 14:15 on BBC One HDLatest broadcast: Wed 6^th Mar 2013, 17:10 on BBC Two Northern Ireland

Modern interpretation of the Dickens classic. Nick Nickleby finds help from an unlikely source after learning the truth about his uncle - and loses his heart to a familiar face. Show more

Contributors

Producer:: Susan Breen
Director:: David Innes Edwards
Writer:: Joy Wilkinson
Nick:: Andrew Simpson
Mrs Smike:: Linda Bassett
Ralph:: Adrian Dunbar
Kat:: Jayne Wisener
Noggs:: Jonathan Harden
Squeers:: Mark McDonnell
Frannie:: Hollie Taylor
Hawkovsky:: Gerry O'Brien
Maddy:: Caitlin Joseph
Mrs Nickleby:: Bronagh Gallagher
Mr Cheerybles:: David Henry
Mrs Graymarsh:: Barbara Adair
Mr Bolder:: Howell Evans
Mr Cobbey:: James Greene
Muzz:: Tony Jayawardena
Mrs Khenwigs:: Indira Joshi
Verisopht:: Laurence Kennedy
Maia:: Yasmin Poppy Kaftar

Genres

Drama

Series

Nick Nickleby

Episode 4

Duration: 45 minutes

First broadcast: Thu 8^th Nov 2012, 14:15 on BBC One HDLatest broadcast: Thu 7^th Mar 2013, 17:15 on BBC Two Northern Ireland

Modern interpretation of the Dickens classic. Nick Nickleby's life is on the line as his uncle Ralph battles to keep his plans afloat - and sends out Squeers to capture Mrs Smike. Show more

Contributors

Producer:: Susan Breen
Director:: David Innes Edwards
Writer:: Joy Wilkinson
Nick:: Andrew Simpson
Mrs Smike:: Linda Bassett
Ralph:: Adrian Dunbar
Kat:: Jayne Wisener
Noggs:: Jonathan Harden
Squeers:: Mark McDonnell
Frannie:: Hollie Taylor
Hawkovsky:: Gerry O'Brien
Maddy:: Caitlin Joseph
Mrs Nickleby:: Bronagh Gallagher
Mr Cobbey:: James Greene
Maia:: Yasmin Poppy Kaftar
Verisopht:: Laurence Kennedy
Mr Cheerybles:: David Henry
Muzz:: Tony Jayawardena
Mr Bhray:: Ranjit Krishnamma
Mr Bolder:: Howell Evans
Mrs Graymarsh:: Barbara Adair
Mrs Khenwigs:: Indira Joshi

Genres

Drama

Series

Nick Nickleby

Episode 5

Duration: 45 minutes

First broadcast: Fri 9^th Nov 2012, 14:15 on BBC One HDLatest broadcast: Fri 8^th Mar 2013, 17:15 on BBC Two Northern Ireland

Modern interpretation of the Charles Dickens classic. The mystery of Mrs Smike's locket is revealed as Nick struggles to bring down his uncle Ralph. Show more

Contributors

Producer:: Susan Breen
Director:: David Innes Edwards
Writer:: Joy Wilkinson
Nick:: Andrew Simpson
Ralph:: Adrian Dunbar
Kat:: Jayne Wisener
Noggs:: Jonathan Harden
Squeers:: Mark McDonnell
Frannie:: Hollie Taylor
Hawkovsky:: Gerry O'Brien
Maddy:: Caitlin Joseph
Mrs Nickleby:: Bronagh Gallagher
Dr Brightside:: Edward Peel
Maia:: Yasmin Poppy Kaftar
Mrs Khenwigs:: Indira Joshi
Muzz:: Tony Jayawardena
Mr Bolder:: Howell Evans
Mr Cobbey:: James Greene
Mrs Graymarsh:: Barbara Adair
Mr Bhray:: Ranjit Krishnamma
Mr Cheerybles:: David Henry
Verisopht:: Laurence Kennedy
Venetia:: Clare Cathcart
Mariah:: Freya Parks

Genres

Drama

Series

Doctor Who (2005–2022)

Series 11

Episode 8: The Witchfinders

Doctor Who (2005–2022): Series 11

Duration: 49 minutes

Audio described

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First broadcast: Sun 25^th Nov 2018, 18:30 on BBC One WestLatest broadcast: Sat 1^st Dec 2018, 03:45 on BBC Two Wales HD

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In 17th-century Lancashire, the Doctor, Yaz, Ryan and Graham become embroiled in a witch trial and the arrival of King James I. Show more

Contributors

The Doctor:: Jodie Whittaker
Graham O'Brien:: Bradley Walsh
Ryan Sinclair:: Tosin Cole
Yasmin Khan:: Mandip Gill
King James:: Alan Cumming
Becka Savage:: Siobhan Finneran
Willa Twiston:: Tilly Steele
Old Mother Twiston:: Tricia Kelly
Smithy:: Arthur Kay
Alfonso:: Stavros Demetraki
Writer:: Joy Wilkinson
Executive Producer:: Matt Strevens
Executive Producer:: Chris Chibnall
Series Producer:: Nikki Wilson
Director:: Sallie Aprahamian

Genres

DramaSciFi & Fantasy

Brand

Doctor Who (2005–2022)

Series

Doctors

Series 10

Episode 92: Everything Counts

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 16^th Sep 2008, 13:45 on BBC One WalesLatest broadcast: Tue 16^th Sep 2008, 13:45 on BBC One Scotland

It is a momentous day for Michelle's friend, but will a hamster and a toddler ruin her chance of future happiness? Daniel pushes Melody's sympathy a little too far.

Contributors

Michelle Corrigan:: Donnaleigh Bailey
Dr Daniel Granger:: Matthew Chambers
Dr Melody Bell:: Elizabeth Bower
Julia Parsons:: Diane Keen
Dr Joe Fenton:: Stephen Boxer
Dr Georgina Woodson:: Stirling Gallacher
Dr Nick West:: Michael McKell
Vivien March:: Anita Carey
Ruth Pearce:: Selina Chilton
Malcolm Tumelo:: Ray Fearon
Mike Kelsey:: James Carlton
Producer:: Peter Bullock
Writer:: Joy Wilkinson

Genres

Brand

Series

Doctors: Series 10

Doctors

Series 9

Episode 68: Next Door to Alice

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Fri 17^th Aug 2007, 14:05 on BBC One WalesLatest broadcast: Fri 17^th Aug 2007, 14:05 on BBC One London

George and Joe share Jimmi's patients, but the stress takes its toll on George. Elderly Alice and young Louise are worlds apart in terms of sexual experience. Show more

Contributors

Dr Nick West:: Michael McKell
Dr Georgina Woodson:: Stirling Gallacher
Reg Barnes:: Alan Thompson
Writer:: Joy Wilkinson
Producer:: Jonathan Phillips

Genres

Brand

Series

Doctors: Series 9

Doctors

Series 9

Episode 113: The Human Touch

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Fri 26^th Oct 2007, 14:05 on BBC One WalesLatest broadcast: Fri 26^th Oct 2007, 14:05 on BBC One East Midlands

Vivien helps diagnose a woman's illness and saves her from men misinterpreting her services. Jimmi and Eva keep tabs on Quinn. Show more

Contributors

Dr Nick West:: Michael McKell
Dr Melody Bell:: Elizabeth Bower
Producer:: Peter Bullock
Writer:: Joy Wilkinson

Genres

Brand

Series

Doctors: Series 9

Doctors

Series 15

Episode 202: Talk Talk

Duration: 28 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 3^rd Mar 2014, 13:45 on BBC One HDLatest broadcast: Mon 3^rd Mar 2014, 13:45 on BBC One Wales

Karen receives an unexpected visit from Imogen, who is much in need of her mum. Will Karen's motherly instinct resurface, or is it buried far too deep?

Contributors

Karen Hollins:: Jan Pearson
Imogen Hollins:: Charlie Clemmow
Dr Emma Reid:: Dido Miles
Spike Bagley:: Theo Ogundipe
Series Producer:: Mike Hobson
Series Producer:: Peter Eryl Lloyd
Producer:: Peter Bullock
Director:: Nicole Volavka
Writer:: Joy Wilkinson

Genres

Brand

Series

Doctors: Series 15

Doctors

Series 15

Episode 17: Refuge

Duration: 28 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 24^th Apr 2013, 13:45 on BBC One HDLatest broadcast: Wed 24^th Apr 2013, 13:45 on BBC One Wales

On Emma's first day at the station since Sam's death, she becomes embroiled in a complicated domestic abuse case. Jas and Kevin are summoned to see Howard. Show more

Contributors

Dr Emma Reid:: Dido Miles
DS Dave Cartwright:: Steve Jackson
Anya Selkirk:: Emmanuella Cole
Justin Selkirk:: Johnny Leigh-Wright
Dr Jimmi Clay:: Adrian Lewis Morgan
Dr Kevin Tyler:: Simon Rivers
Dr Jas Khella:: Vineeta Rishi
Dr Al Haskey:: Ian Midlane
Mandy Marquez:: Danielle Henry
Howard Bellamy:: Ian Kelsey
DI Sonia O'Neil:: Ruth Millar
Writer:: Joy Wilkinson
Series Producer:: Mike Hobson
Series Producer:: Peter Eryl Lloyd
Producer:: Sandra MacIver

Genres

Brand

Series

Doctors: Series 15

Doctors

Series 13

Episode 227: Let Me Shipwreck

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 26^th Mar 2012, 13:45 on BBC One HDLatest broadcast: Mon 26^th Mar 2012, 16:00 on BBC HD

Mandy attempts to help her patient Walt to resurface after he lost the love of his life ten years ago. Meanwhile, Freya's ego is boosted by the local press. Show more

Contributors

Walt Carson:: Adrian Lukis
Martin Chalmers:: Toby Sawyer
Mandy Marquez:: Danielle Henry
Dr Freya Wilson:: Lu Corfield
Dr Daniel Granger:: Matthew Chambers
Dr Zara Carmichael:: Elisabeth Dermot Walsh
Dr Kevin Tyler:: Simon Rivers
Julia Parsons:: Diane Keen
Karen Hollins:: Jan Pearson
Mrs Tembe:: Lorna Laidlaw
Rob Hollins:: Chris Walker
Jack Hollins:: Nicolas Woodman
Imogen Hollins:: Charlie Clemmow
Writer:: Joy Wilkinson
Series Producer:: Mike Hobson
Series Producer:: Peter Eryl Lloyd
Producer:: Natasha Carlish

Genres

Brand

Series

Doctors: Series 13