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Fast-paced period drama chronicling the rise and fall of the 18th-century dandy and man-about-town, whose sharp rise to fame was followed by a equally swift demise in fortunes. Show more
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4 Extra Debut. It is early morning as the author makes his way to the shore, observing all manner of bird and animal life before his daily dip. From August 2013. Show more
The author celebrates the sea, from the suburban sea of childhood to London, and on to exotic Sri Lanka, which is brimming with maritime life and stories. Show more
On the deck of a boat in New Zealand, the author sees a huge grey shape - and it is straight ahead! Show more
The author is still in New Zealand among the whales, but before long the sound of something from childhood will tempt him home. Show more
The author recalls his early London years, a place full of watery stories past and present, which concludes with the subject of whales. Show more
4 Extra Debut. A distinguished theatre director decides to retire to a remote house by the sea, only to find his past catches up with him. Starring Jeremy Irons. Show more
Charles pursues his adolescent love to redeem past misdemeanours but a young man on his own mission appears. Stars Jeremy Irons. Show more
Katie keeps her affair with a patient secret. Lawyer Siobhan is tired of trying to become pregnant by her husband, and is instead interested in a work colleague. Show more
Death in Paradise
Christmas Special
1 hour, 28 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC One HDLatest broadcast: on BBC One Northern Ireland HD
Available for 5 months
A wealthy shipping magnate is found dead at a Christmas party. Things get stranger when a man in London receives a mysterious Christmas card connected to the victim’s death.
Abdication
1. The King's Matter
44 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra
4 Extra Debut. Two men are determined to persuade the King from a marriage they feel isn’t only unsuitable but also wrong. Stars Jim Broadbent. Show more
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2. The Crisis of Wallis Simpson
44 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Wallis Simpson flees to escape the publicity and press intrusion surrounding her impending marriage. Starring Frances Barber. Show more
Drama. High Court judge Fiona Maye is given the case of a 17-year-old Jehovah's Witness who refuses to undergo a blood transfusion for leukaemia that could save his life. Show more
Drama set in the 1950s. Jenny is seconded to the London Hospital, while back in Poplar the midwives are introduced to a forthright pair of identical twins, one of whom is pregnant. Show more
Drama on 4
Frankie Goes to Flensburg
45 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW
Based on a true story. In spring 1945, Major Frank Howarth, a lawyer in civilian life, was sent with two other soldiers to Flensburg in Germany to set up a civilian administration. Show more
Period drama series. With no sign of a thaw in relations between Lady Agnes and Maud, Hallam finds his diplomatic skills put to the test at home as well as at work. Show more
'God save the Queen' has been scrawled on the surface of Mars. What are Victorians doing on the home of the Ice Warriors? Show more
Drama series in which a team of ex-policemen are brought out of retirement to investigate unsolved crimes. Gerry agrees to pay back a debt by investigating the death of a bookie.
Drama series about a team of ex-police officers investigating unsolved crimes. The team try to solve the death of a circus ringmaster who burned to death in his caravan. Show more
Drama series. Brian enters rehab to treat his alcoholism, but a chance remark leads the team to join him as they re-investigate the death of a heroin addict. Show more