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Jane Austen - Sense and Sensibility

Episode 1

Jane Austen - Sense and Sensibility

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: Sun 4^th Aug 2013, 15:00 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Tue 25^th Oct 2022, 03:00 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

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

Contributors

Elinor:: Amanda Hale
Marianne:: Olivia Hallinan
Mrs Dashwood:: Deborah McAndrew
Colonel Brandon:: Blake Ritson
Willoughby:: Ben Lamb
Edward:: Henry Devas
Sir John:: Conrad Nelson
Lady Middleton:: Rosina Carbone
Mrs Jennings:: Brigit Forsyth
Nancy:: Victoria Brazier
Lucy:: Caitlin Thorburn
Musician:: Emily Hooker
Director:: Nadia Molinari
Producer:: Nadia Molinari
Adaptor:: Helen Edmundson
Author:: Jane Austen

Genres

DramaClassic & Period

Series

Jane Austen - Sense and Sensibility

Episode 2

Jane Austen - Sense and Sensibility

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: Sun 11^th Aug 2013, 15:00 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Wed 26^th Oct 2022, 03:00 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

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

Contributors

Elinor:: Amanda Hale
Marianne:: Olivia Hallinan
Mrs Dashwood:: Deborah McAndrew
Colonel Brandon:: Blake Ritson
Willoughby:: Ben Lamb
Edward:: Henry Devas
Sir John:: Conrad Nelson
Lady Middleton:: Rosina Carbone
Mrs Jennings:: Brigit Forsyth
Nancy:: Victoria Brazier
Lucy:: Caitlin Thorburn
John Dashwood:: Andonis James Anthony
Fanny:: Lisa Brookes
Mrs Ferrars:: Alexandra Mathie
Musician:: Emily Hooker
Director:: Nadia Molinari
Producer:: Nadia Molinari
Author:: Jane Austen
Adaptor:: Helen Edmundson

Genres

DramaClassic & Period

Series

Dangerous Visions

Ed Harris - Billions

BBC Radio 4 Extra

Duration: 45 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 17^th Jun 2013, 14:15 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Sun 6^th Nov 2016, 00:00 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

A tale of love and deception where Mark finds a replacement wife has been provided by her insurance company. Stars Blake Ritson. Show more

Contributors

Mark:: Blake Ritson
Donna:: Raquel Cassidy
Charlie:: Lizzy Watts
Natalie:: Clare Corbett
Luke:: Will Howard
Kay:: Philippa Stanton
Mr Willis:: Robert Blythe
Scott:: Michael Shelford
Sandra:: Amaka Okafor
Director:: Jonquil Panting
Producer:: Jonquil Panting
Writer:: Ed Harris

Genres

Drama

Brand

Dangerous Visions

15 Minute Drama

The Embrace

Episode 1

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 16^th Feb 2015, 10:45 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Tue 7^th May 2019, 02:30 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Iona returns stirring up old conflicts and broken promises. Lyndsey Marshal stars in a compelling drama of love and betrayal. Show more

Contributors

Iona:: Lyndsey Marshal
Charlie:: William Ash
Grace:: Olivia Hallinan
Dan:: Blake Ritson
Tabby:: Olwen May
Clem:: Jonathan Keeble
Writer:: Linda Marshall Griffiths
Director:: Nadia Molinari

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Drama

Brand

Series

15 Minute Drama

The Embrace

Episode 2

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 17^th Feb 2015, 10:45 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Wed 8^th May 2019, 02:30 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Iona tells Charlie how she was bought and why she left him. Lyndsey Marshal stars in a compelling drama of love and betrayal. Show more

Contributors

Iona:: Lyndsey Marshal
Charlie:: William Ash
Grace:: Olivia Hallinan
Dan:: Blake Ritson
Writer:: Linda Marshall Griffiths
Director:: Nadia Molinari

Genres

Drama

Brand

Series

15 Minute Drama

The Embrace

Episode 3

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 18^th Feb 2015, 10:40 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Thu 9^th May 2019, 02:30 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Grace's revelation causes cracks in her marriage. Lyndsey Marshal stars in a compelling drama of love and betrayal. Show more

Contributors

Iona:: Lyndsey Marshal
Charlie:: William Ash
Grace:: Olivia Hallinan
Dan:: Blake Ritson
Tabby:: Olwen May
Clem:: Jonathan Keeble
Writer:: Linda Marshall Griffiths
Director:: Nadia Molinari

Genres

Drama

Brand

Series

15 Minute Drama

The Embrace

Episode 4

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: Thu 19^th Feb 2015, 10:45 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Fri 10^th May 2019, 02:30 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Tabby attempts to hide the truth but Iona plays her at her own game. Starring Lyndsey Marshal and Olwen May. Show more

Contributors

Iona:: Lyndsey Marshal
Charlie:: William Ash
Grace:: Olivia Hallinan
Dan:: Blake Ritson
Tabby:: Olwen May
Clem:: Jonathan Keeble
Writer:: Linda Marshall Griffiths
Director:: Nadia Molinari

Genres

Drama

Brand

Series

15 Minute Drama

The Embrace

Episode 5

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: Fri 20^th Feb 2015, 10:45 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Sat 11^th May 2019, 02:30 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Iona and Charlie come to understand the price of their love. Conclusion of the compelling drama starring Lyndsey Marshal. Show more

Contributors

Iona:: Lyndsey Marshal
Charlie:: William Ash
Grace:: Olivia Hallinan
Dan:: Blake Ritson
Tabby:: Olwen May
Clem:: Jonathan Keeble
Writer:: Linda Marshall Griffiths
Director:: Nadia Molinari

Genres

Drama

Brand

Series

Friday Drama

Leverage

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: Fri 20^th Jul 2012, 21:00 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Fri 20^th Jul 2012, 21:00 on BBC Radio 4 LW

In Simon Passmore's thriller, a city banker is found dead and his former girlfriend sets out to uncover a conspiracy. Starring Claire Foy, Blake Ritson and Charlie Cox. Show more

Contributors

David:: Blake Ritson
Mark:: Charlie Cox
Kendra:: Sally Orrock
Clare:: Joanna Monro
Jamie:: Nyasha Hatendi
Ray:: Sean Baker
Director:: Sasha Yevtushenko

Genres

Drama

Brand

Friday Drama

Upstairs Downstairs

Series 2

Episode 1: A Faraway Country About Which We Know Nothing

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: Sun 19^th Feb 2012, 21:30 on BBC One HDLatest broadcast: Thu 23^rd Feb 2012, 02:30 on BBC One Wales

Period drama series. As 165 Eaton Place reopens its doors, two new arrivals make their mark, and Lady Agnes reveals a dark secret. Show more

Contributors

Director:: Marc Jobst
Lady Agnes Holland:: Keeley Hawes
Sir Hallam Holland:: Ed Stoppard
Blanche Mottershead:: Alex Kingston
Mrs Thackeray:: Anne Reid
Lady Persie Towyn:: Claire Foy
Mr Pritchard:: Adrian Scarborough
Mr Amanjit:: Art Malik
Duke of Kent:: Blake Ritson
Harry Spargo:: Neil Jackson

Genres

DramaClassic & Period

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Series

Drama on 4

To the Ends of the Earth: The Man Who Would Be King

Duration: 57 minutes

First broadcast: Sun 22^nd Jul 2018, 15:00 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Sat 22^nd Feb 2020, 15:00 on BBC Radio 4 LW

By Rudyard Kipling, adapted by Mike Walker. A chilling cautionary tale about two con men who set out to conquer a remote region of what is now Afghanistan. Show more

Contributors

Rudyard Kipling:: Blake Ritson
Daniel Dravot:: Richard Ridings
Peachey Carnehan:: Samuel James
Timuk:: Peter Polycarpou
Tribesman:: Joseph Ayre
Tribesman:: Stephen Hogan
Young woman:: Lauren Cornelius
Bride:: Lauren Cornelius
Wounded man:: John Lightbody
Tribesman:: Ryan Early
Tribesman:: Ryan Whittle
Adaptor:: Mike Walker
Director:: Abigail le Fleming

Genres

Drama

Brand

Drama on 4

Upstairs Downstairs

Series 2

Episode 2: The Love that Pays the Price

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: Sun 26^th Feb 2012, 21:05 on BBC One HDLatest broadcast: Thu 1^st Mar 2012, 01:55 on BBC One Wales

Period drama series. Lady Agnes catches the eye of charismatic millionaire Caspar Landry, but a tragic turn of events leaves her dreams in jeopardy. Show more

Contributors

Director:: Marc Jobst
Lady Agnes Holland:: Keeley Hawes
Sir Hallam Holland:: Ed Stoppard
Blanche Mottershead:: Alex Kingston
Mrs Thackeray:: Anne Reid
Lady Persie Towyn:: Claire Foy
Mr Pritchard:: Adrian Scarborough
Mr Amanjit:: Art Malik
Duke of Kent:: Blake Ritson
Harry Spargo:: Neil Jackson

Genres

DramaClassic & Period

Brand

Series

Upstairs Downstairs

Series 2

Episode 3: A Perfect Specimen of Womanhood

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: Sun 4^th Mar 2012, 21:00 on BBC One HDLatest broadcast: Thu 8^th Mar 2012, 01:55 on BBC One Wales

Period drama series. Beryl's decision to take a stand causes serious ructions to the running of the house until a familiar face offers wise words. Show more

Contributors

Director:: Anthony Byrne
Mrs Rose Buck:: Jean Marsh
Lady Agnes Holland:: Keeley Hawes
Sir Hallam Holland:: Ed Stoppard
Dr Blanche Mottershead:: Alex Kingston
Mrs Clarice Thackeray:: Anne Reid
Lady Persephone Towyn:: Claire Foy
Mr Warwick Pritchard:: Adrian Scarborough
Mr Amanjit Singh:: Art Malik
Duke of Kent:: Blake Ritson

Genres

DramaClassic & Period

Brand

Series

Upstairs Downstairs

Series 2

Episode 4: All the Things You Are

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: Sun 11^th Mar 2012, 21:00 on BBC One HDLatest broadcast: Thu 15^th Mar 2012, 01:50 on BBC One Northern Ireland

Period drama series. Harry's desire to impress Beryl leads him and Johnny into the world of boxing, and Lady Agnes is reacquainted with a familiar face. Show more

Contributors

Director:: Brendan Maher
Lady Agnes Holland:: Keeley Hawes
Sir Hallam Holland:: Ed Stoppard
Dr Blanche Mottershead:: Alex Kingston
Mrs Clarice Thackeray:: Anne Reid
Lady Persephone Towyn:: Claire Foy
Mr Warwick Pritchard:: Adrian Scarborough
Mr Amanjit Singh:: Art Malik
Duke of Kent:: Blake Ritson
Harry Spargo:: Neil Jackson

Genres

DramaClassic & Period

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Series

Garrow's Law

Series 3

Episode 4

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: Sun 4^th Dec 2011, 21:00 on BBC One HDLatest broadcast: Sun 4^th Dec 2011, 21:00 on BBC One Wales

Legal drama set in the late 18th century. A vicious riot erupts on polling day in Westminster. As the crowd parts, an old man lies on the ground, brutally clubbed to death. Show more

Contributors

William Garrow:: Andrew Buchan
Lady Sarah Hill:: Lyndsey Marshal
Sir Arthur Hill:: Rupert Graves
Silvester:: Aidan McArdle
Judge Buller:: Michael Culkin
Lord Melville:: Stephen Boxer
George Pinnock:: Harry Melling
Hubert Nicholson:: Nyasha Hatendi
Thomas Davy:: Christopher Staines
O'Rourke:: Richard Conlon
Sir Sampson Wright:: Richard Cordery
Joshua Gilmore:: Jordan Young
Miss Casson:: Sophie Rundle
Director:: Bryn Higgins
Producer:: Nick Pitt
Writer:: Damian Wayling
Mrs Jacob:: Glenna Scacchi Morrison
Richard Lucas:: Cal MacAninch
Charles Fox:: Blake Ritson

Genres

Brand

Garrow's Law

Series

Garrow's Law: Series 3

The Crimson Petal and the White

The Crimson Petal and the White

Episode 1

BBC Two

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: Wed 6^th Apr 2011, 21:00 on BBC HDLatest broadcast: Mon 26^th Dec 2011, 23:00 on BBC HD

Drama based on the bestselling Victorian-set novel by Michel Faber. William Rackham, tormented by debt and an unstable wife, finds solace in young prostitute Sugar. Show more

Contributors

Sugar:: Romola Garai
William Rackham:: Chris O'Dowd
Mrs Agnes Rackham:: Amanda Hale
Mrs Castaway:: Gillian Anderson
Mrs Emmeline Fox:: Shirley Henderson
Doctor Curlew:: Richard E Grant
Christopher:: James Willson
Colonel Leek:: Alan Williams
Elizabeth:: Lydia Wilson
Letty:: Eleanor Yates
Clara:: Katie Lyons
Lady Constance Bridgelow:: Elizabeth Berrington
Janey:: Clare Louise Connolly
Henry Rackham Junior:: Mark Gatiss
Henry Rackham Senior:: Tom Georgeson
Caroline:: Liz White
Amateur Photographer:: Patrick Brennan
Bodley:: Blake Ritson
Ashwell:: Bertie Carvel
Fireside Whore 1:: Maimie McCoy
Fireside Whore 2:: Sarah Ridgeway
Fireside Whore 3:: Izabella Urbanowicz
Young Prostitute:: Jessica Pyatt
Producer:: David M Thompson
Producer:: Steve Lightfoot
Producer:: Greg Dummett
Director:: Marc Munden
Writer:: Lucinda Coxon

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Series

Saturday Drama

Vincent Price and the Horror of the English Blood Beast

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: Sat 6^th Mar 2010, 14:30 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Fri 8^th Mar 2013, 21:00 on BBC Radio 4 FM

By Matthew Broughton. A light-hearted look behind the scenes of the making of classic British film Witchfinder General. Show more

Contributors

Vincent Price:: Nickolas Grace
Tony Tenser:: Kenneth Cranham
Michael Reeves:: Blake Ritson
Philip Waddilove:: Richard Nichols
Hilary Dwyer:: Phoebe Waller-Bridge
Actor:: Simon Ludders
Ian Ogilvy:: Gareth Pierce
Actor:: Lynne Seymour
Writer:: Matthew Broughton
Director:: Sam Hoyle
Producer:: Sam Hoyle

Genres

DramaBiographical

Brand

Saturday Drama

15 Minute Drama

The Diary of Samuel Pepys: Series 5

Episode 3

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 18^th Jul 2012, 10:45 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Thu 11^th Sep 2014, 00:30 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Sam hears that Lady Sandwich has arrived at his house, but is embarrassed to find her using the chamber pot in the dining room. With Kris Marshall and Katherine Jakeways. Show more

Contributors

Samuel Pepys:: Kris Marshall
Elizabeth Pepys:: Katherine Jakeways
Bessie:: Sarah Ovens
Lady Sandwich:: Bethan Walker
Edward, Lord Sandwich:: Blake Ritson
Lord Clarendon:: Ewan Bailey
Director:: Kate McAll

Genres

Drama

Brand

15 Minute Drama: The Diary of Samuel Pepys: Series 5

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