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Drama on 4

Martyn Hesford - Mrs Lowry and Son

Duration: 45 minutes

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

4 Extra Debut. An imagining of the impact of an over-bearing, bed-ridden mother on artist LS Lowry. Stars Lynda Baron and Reece Dinsdale. Show more

Duration: 44 minutes

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

Available for years

4 Extra Debut. Welsh camp icon Dorothy Squires now lives in a caravan. Can two fans persuade the singer to make a comeback? Stars Ruth Madoc. Show more

Contributors

Dorothy Squires:
Ruth Madoc
Margaret:
Sue Jenkins
Radio Interviewer:
Leah Marks
Box Office Man:
Jake Norton
Man in Bar:
Jake Norton
Director:
Gary Brown
Producer:
Gary Brown

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Duration: 45 minutes

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

Available for years

1964: Out celebrating his mother’s birthday, Kenneth Williams bumps into Charles Hawtrey. Stars Adam Godley and David Charles. Show more

Contributors

Kenneth Williams:
Adam Godley
Charles Hawtrey:
David Charles
Louie Williams:
Janine Duvitski
Alice Hawtrey:
Marcia Warren
Gloria:
Lisa Allen
Director:
Gary Brown
Producer:
Gary Brown

Duration: 1 hour, 19 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC FourLatest broadcast: on BBC Four HD

Available for years

Dramatised portrait of the popular comedian, who craved fame and recognition throughout his career but was never comfortable with his own identity. Adapted from Williams's own words. Show more

Contributors

Kenneth Williams:
Michael Sheen
Nicholas Parsons:
Nicholas Parsons
Tony Hancock:
Martin Trenaman
Charles Hawtrey:
David Charles
Kenneth Halliwell :
Ewan Bailey
Joan Sims:
Beatie Edney
Charlie Williams:
Peter Wight
Joe Orton:
Kenny Doughty
Lou Williams:
Cheryl Campbell

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Drama on 4

Our Hylda

Duration: 45 minutes

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

Poignant comedy drama about British TV's first female comedy star. For over 30 years, Hylda Baker was Britain's biggest comedienne when most comics were men. Show more

Drama on 4

Frankie Takes a Trip

Duration: 45 minutes

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

4 Extra Debut. In 1962, comedian Frankie Howerd tries a controversial, yet legal treatment for his depression - LSD. Starring David Benson. Show more

Contributors

Frankie:
David Benson
Dennis:
Tim Downie
HM the Queen:
Emily Pithon
Producer:
Conrad Nelson
Rada Examiner:
Hugh Simon
Doctor:
Hugh Simon
Young Frankie:
Sam Hattersley
Director:
Gary Brown
Producer:
Gary Brown

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