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Duration: 15 minutes

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

In the first of a new series of illustrated story poems, spoken word artists Laura Dockrill and Polar Bear take us into two very different worlds. Show more

Verse Illustrated

Episode 2: The Ballad of Chris and Anne's Fish Bar; The Deadline

Duration: 13 minutes

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

In the second in a series of illustrated story poems, spoken word artists Luke Wright and Zena Edwards take us into two very different worlds. Show more

Duration: 58 minutes

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

Big Brother is on every poster. Winston Smith works for the Ministry of Truth. Then he finds love. Stars Christopher Eccleston. Show more

15 Minute Drama

The Little Ottleys

Episode 4

Duration: 15 minutes

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

Bruce's curiosity has found him trapped in Aylmer's pantry. Will he escape in time for his performance in The Mystery of the Countess of Carmarthenshire's Emerald Snake Bracelet? Show more

15 Minute Drama

The Little Ottleys

Episode 5

Duration: 15 minutes

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

Madame Frabelle is keeping a very close eye on Miss Flummerfelt, neither aware that Bruce is trying to win Edith back. Show more

15 Minute Drama

The Little Ottleys

Episode 3

Duration: 15 minutes

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

Feeling abandoned by both Edith and Madame Frabelle, Bruce finds himself at a loose end. But then while travelling through Piccadilly, he spots a face from the past. Show more

15 Minute Drama

The Little Ottleys

Episode 4

Duration: 15 minutes

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

The Ottley residence is out of bounds to Aylmer. As a result, he suspects the worst. Meanwhile, Bruce tries to keep his meetings with Miss Flummerfelt a secret from Edith. Show more

15 Minute Drama

The Little Ottleys

Episode 5

Duration: 15 minutes

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

Vincy has been allowed to reveal one secret to Edith and feels so much better, but he and Edith now have to decide what's to be done about Bruce. Show more

15 Minute Drama

Writing the Century 19

Episode 1: Girl Meets Plane

Duration: 15 minutes

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

By Diane Samuels. In 1948 Joan Allen flew her daring solo flight half way across the world. This trip of a lifetime takes Joan back to her old haunts in Singapore. Show more

Contributors

Wiggs/Mme Carter/Mrs Reed:
Tracy Wiles
Mr McCowan/Hotelier:
Patrick Brennan
Becky Sharpe/Martha:
Susie Riddell
Young Woman:
Amaka Okafor
Young Man/Stevens:
Joe Sims
Jacques/Cpt Harkness:
Sam Alexander
SAA Pilot/Jack Roche:
Don Gilet
Shreela/Clemmie Daniels:
Deeivya Meir

15 Minute Drama

Writing the Century 19

Episode 2: Vive La France

Duration: 15 minutes

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

Joan is about to begin her solo flight half way across the world. First stop is France, but will she get off the ground in time? Show more

Contributors

Wiggs/Mme Carter/Mrs Reed:
Tracy Wiles
Mr McCowan/Hotelier:
Patrick Brennan
Becky Sharpe/Martha:
Susie Riddell
Young Woman:
Amaka Okafor
Young Man/Stevens:
Joe Sims
Jacques/Cpt Harkness:
Sam Alexander
SAA Pilot/Jack Roche:
Don Gilet
Shreela/Clemmie Daniels:
Deeivya Meir

15 Minute Drama

Writing the Century 19

Episode 3: Middle East

Duration: 15 minutes

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

After an unscheduled stop in gorgeous Cannes, Joan attempts to make up for lost time as she crosses the sea to Tunisia. Show more

Contributors

Wiggs/Mme Carter/Mrs Reed:
Tracy Wiles
Mr McCowan/Hotelier:
Patrick Brennan
Becky Sharpe/Martha:
Susie Riddell
Young Woman:
Amaka Okafor
Young Man/Stevens:
Joe Sims
Jacques/Cpt Harkness:
Sam Alexander
SAA Pilot/Jack Roche:
Don Gilet
Shreela/Clemmie Daniels:
Deeivya Meir

15 Minute Drama

Writing the Century 19

Episode 4: Oranges and Pearls

Duration: 15 minutes

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

Hoping the technical problems are behind her now, Joan heads for Baghdad. Show more

Contributors

Wiggs/Mme Carter/Mrs Reed:
Tracy Wiles
Mr McCowan/Hotelier:
Patrick Brennan
Becky Sharpe/Martha:
Susie Riddell
Young Woman:
Amaka Okafor
Young Man/Stevens:
Joe Sims
Jacques/Cpt Harkness:
Sam Alexander
SAA Pilot/Jack Roche:
Don Gilet
Shreela/Clemmie Daniels:
Deeivya Meir

15 Minute Drama

Writing the Century 19

Episode 5: Tiger Beer Girl

Duration: 15 minutes

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

Will the wish, made in Delhi, come true? Singapore is within sight and her solo flight, halfway across the world, is bringing back both happy and painful memories for Joan. Show more

Contributors

Wiggs/Mme Carter/Mrs Reed:
Tracy Wiles
Mr McCowan/Hotelier:
Patrick Brennan
Becky Sharpe/Martha:
Susie Riddell
Young Woman:
Amaka Okafor
Young Man/Stevens:
Joe Sims
Jacques/Cpt Harkness:
Sam Alexander
SAA Pilot/Jack Roche:
Don Gilet
Shreela/Clemmie Daniels:
Deeivya Meir

15 Minute Drama

The Little Ottleys

Episode 1

Duration: 15 minutes

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

It is the summer of 1916, and the Little Ottleys, as that tall, fine-looking couple had been known, are a couple no longer. Show more

15 Minute Drama

The Little Ottleys

Episode 3

Duration: 15 minutes

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

Edith has kept Bruce's return a secret from Aylmer, for reasons of diplomacy and in the hope that Bruce might go away again soon. But can she count on Vincy remaining silent too? Show more

Duration: 1 hour, 15 minutes

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

Tom wants to make changes, and Susan asserts herself.

Contributors

Director:
Gwenda Hughes
Series Editor:
Huw Kennair-Jones
Pip Archer:
Daisy Badger
Kenton Archer:
Richard Attlee
Jolene Archer:
Buffy Davis
Brian Aldridge:
Charles Collingwood
Jennifer Aldridge:
Angela Piper
Lilian Bellamy:
Sunny Ormonde
Susan Carter:
Charlotte Martin
Rex Fairbrother:
Nick Barber
Toby Fairbrother:
Rhys Bevan
Alan Franks:
John Telfer
Tracy Horrobin:
Susie Riddell
Jim Lloyd:
John Rowe
Adam Macy:
Andrew Wincott
Kirsty Miller:
Annabelle Dowler
Elizabeth Pargetter:
Alison Dowling
Freddie Pargetter:
Toby Laurence
Johnny Phillips:
Tom Gibbons
Rob Titchener:
Timothy Watson
Helen Titchener:
Louiza Patikas
Roy Tucker:
Ian Pepperell

Friday Drama

Freud: The Case Histories

Episode 1: Dora

Duration: 1 hour

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

A father implores Freud to treat his daughter, after discovering her intention to end her life. Dream analysis is the key to unlocking the causes of Dora's condition. Show more

Friday Drama

Freud: The Case Histories

Episode 2: The Wolf Man

Duration: 1 hour

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

The son of a wealthy Russian landowner is suffering from fears and phobias. Freud's treatment focuses on a dream his patient had as a young child: a dream of white wolves. Show more

Contributors

Sergei Pankejeff (80):
Andrew Sachs
Sergei Pankejeff (23):
Blake Ritson
Sergei Pankejeff (10):
Ted Allpress
Fencing Master:
Alun Raglan
Tailor:
Simon Bubb

Duration: 1 hour, 15 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FM

Kirsty has unwanted company, and Rob has got a meeting to attend.

Contributors

Series Editor:
Huw Kennair-Jones
Jill Archer:
Patricia Greene
Pip Archer:
Daisy Badger
Jennifer Aldridge:
Angela Piper
Phoebe Aldridge:
Lucy Morris
Lilian Bellamy:
Sunny Ormonde
Susan Carter:
Charlotte Martin
Ian Craig:
Stephen Kennedy
Justin Elliott:
Simon Williams
Toby Fairbrother:
Rhys Bevan
Bert Fry:
Eric Allan
Tracy Horrobin:
Susie Riddell
Jim Lloyd:
John Rowe
Adam Macy:
Andrew Wincott
Kirsty Miller:
Annabelle Dowler
Elizabeth Pargetter:
Alison Dowling
Freddie Pargetter:
Toby Laurence
Lily Pargetter:
Katie Redford
Johnny Phillips:
Tom Gibbons
Rob Titchener:
Timothy Watson
Helen Titchener:
Louiza Patikas
Roy Tucker:
Ian Pepperell