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Gossip from the Garden Pond

Episode 3: The Garden Spider and Great Pond Snail

Duration: 30 minutes

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

An arachnophobic spider and a cleaning-obsessed great pond snail share their amusing tales. Starring Amanda Root. From September 2014. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Lynne Truss
Garden Spider:
Amanda Root
Great Pond Snail:
James Fleet
Producer:
Sarah Blunt

Genres

Drama on 3

Britten 100: Imo and Ben

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 3Latest broadcast: on BBC Radio 3

Available for years

By Mark Ravenhill. Drama telling how Imogen Holst worked with Benjamin Britten on the score for the opera Gloriana. With Paul Ready as Britten and Amanda Root as Imogen Holst. Show more

Contributors

Benjamin Britten:
Paul Ready
Imogen Holst:
Amanda Root
Lord Harewood:
Charles Edwards
Musician:
Emma Tring

Duration: 45 minutes

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

By Nick Warburton. Tense and moving drama springs from one curious fact: Elizabethan playwright Ben Jonson once escaped execution for manslaughter, just by reading a psalm. How? Show more

Contributors

Genres

Casualty

Series 36

Never Alone

Duration: 36 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One LondonLatest broadcast: on BBC One Wales

Paige and Rash try to hide their relationship from the ED, and David fights to save a patient from herself.

Contributors

Rashid Masum:
Neet Mohan
Paige Allcott:
Shalisha James-Davis
David Hide:
Jason Durr
Faith Cadogan:
Kirsty Mitchell
Natalia Malinovsky:
Zoe Brough
Heather Croft:
Amanda Root
Carla Croft:
Cathy Conneff
Director:
Justin Edgar

Casualty

Series 32

Episode 24

Duration: 48 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One Channel IslandsLatest broadcast: on BBC One Oxfordshire

Under-pressure Ethan makes a decision that exposes the weaknesses of the ED and gives ammunition to the anonymous blogger. It is Gem's first day as a porter.

Contributors

Ethan Hardy:
George Rainsford
Alicia Munroe:
Chelsea Halfpenny
Jacob Masters:
Charles Venn
Bea Kinsella:
Michelle Fox
Rashid Masum:
Neet Mohan
Elle Gardner:
Jaye Griffiths
Lisa 'Duffy' Duffin:
Cathy Shipton
Robyn Miller:
Amanda Henderson
Louise Tyler:
Azuka Oforka
Noel Garcia:
Tony Marshall
Sam Nicholls:
Charlotte Salt
Jac Naylor:
Rosie Marcel
Gem Dean:
Rebecca Ryan
Emma Edmonds:
Hannah Raynor
Maxine O'Boyle:
Jessica Regan
Barb Edmonds:
Amanda Root
Matilda Dunford:
Rita May
Valerie Clerk:
Jane Lowe
Magda Czarnowska:
Nina Yndis
Glen Thomas:
Owain Arthur
Producer:
Jo Johnson

Casualty

Series 27

Episode 29: Punch Drunk Love

Duration: 48 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One HDLatest broadcast: on BBC One Wales

Sam assists when Tom tries to help a young man with a troubled home life. Jamie is reminded of his difficult past when he treats a junior boxing champion. Show more

Contributors

Jamie Collier:
Daniel Anthony
Tess Bateman:
Suzanne Packer
Sam Nicholls:
Charlotte Salt
Lloyd Asike:
Michael Obiora
Zoe Hanna:
Sunetra Sarker
Adrian 'Fletch' Fletcher:
Alex Walkinshaw
Louise Tyler:
Azuka Oforka
Noel Garcia:
Tony Marshall
Big Mac:
Charles Dale
Jeff Collier:
Matt Bardock
Kathleen 'Dixie' Dixon:
Jane Hazlegrove
Robyn Miller:
Amanda Henderson
Evelyn Winnell:
Amanda Root
Cheryl Evans:
Emma Pike
Director:
Joss Agnew

Drama on 3

Breaking Free: A Patriot for Me

Duration: 2 hours

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 3Latest broadcast: on BBC Radio 3

Philip Franks directs a radio adaptation of John Osborne's play, banned by the censor in 1965. With Michael Pennington, Amanda Root, Richard Goulding and Peter Egan. Show more

Contributors

Baron von Epp:
Bette Bourne
Albrecht/Ferdy/Paul/Steinbauer:
Joshua Elliott
Stanitsin:
Martin Hutson
Kupfer/Deputy:
Peter Moreton
Countess:
Amanda Root
Kunz/Deputy:
Simon Shackleton
Taussig/Tsarina/Deputy:
Daniel Weyman
Siczynski/Stefan/Viktor/Young man:
Matt Whitchurch
Director:
Philip Franks
Producer:
David Morley

Genres

Drama on 4

John Osborne's Luther

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes

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

4 Extra Debut. A look inside the mind of the profound believer in the church's teachings who ended up challenging them all. Stars Harry Lloyd. Show more

Classic Serial

Jane Austen - Pride and Prejudice

Episode 1

Duration: 58 minutes

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

Jane Austen's masterpiece remains one of the nation's favourite novels and the first to ask if a woman could have it all. From February 2014. Show more

Contributors

Narrator:
Amanda Root
Elizabeth Bennet:
Pippa Nixon
Mrs Bennet:
Samantha Spiro
Mr Bennet:
David Troughton
Jane Bennet:
Lydia Wilson
Lydia Bennet:
Georgie Fuller
Kitty Bennet:
Carys Eleri
Mary Bennet:
Rosie Wyatt
Charlotte Lucas:
Michelle Terry
Mr Darcy:
Jamie Parker
Mr Bingley:
Joshua Maguire
Miss Bingley:
Fenella Woolgar
Sir William Lucas:
Sean Murray
Mr Denny:
Arthur Hughes
Mr Wickham:
Joel MacCormack
Director:
Sally Avens

Classic Serial

Jane Austen - Pride and Prejudice

Episode 2

Duration: 1 hour

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

Elizabeth is determined to hate Mr Darcy but finds the attentions of her cousin Mr Collins even more vexing. With Pippa Nixon, Jamie Parker, Samantha Spiro. From March 2014. Show more

Contributors

Elizabeth Bennet:
Pippa Nixon
Mr Darcy:
Jamie Parker
Mrs Bennet:
Samantha Spiro
Mr Collins:
Toby Jones
Mr Bennet:
David Troughton
Charlotte Lucas:
Michelle Terry
Mr Bingley:
Joshua Maguire
Miss Bingley:
Fenella Woolgar
Jane Bennet:
Lydia Wilson
Lydia Bennet:
Georgie Fuller
Kitty Bennet:
Carys Eleri
Mary Bennet:
Rosie Wyatt
Mrs Gardiner:
Priyanga Burford
Colonel Fitzwilliam:
David Seddon
Lady Catherine de Bourgh:
Carolyn Pickles
Narrator:
Amanda Root
Director:
Sally Avens

Classic Serial

Jane Austen - Pride and Prejudice

Episode 3

Duration: 58 minutes

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

Elizabeth has misjudged Wickham's character. Can she hope to ever see Mr Darcy again? With Pippa Nixon, Jamie Parker, Amanda Root and Lydia Wilson. From March 2014. Show more

Contributors

Elizabeth Bennet:
Pippa Nixon
Mr Darcy:
Jamie Parker
Jane Bennet:
Lydia Wilson
Lydia Bennet:
Georgie Fuller
Mrs Bennet:
Samantha Spiro
Mr Bennet:
David Troughton
Kitty Bennet:
Carys Eleri
Mr Bingley:
Joshua Maguire
Miss Bingley:
Fenella Woolgar
Lady Catherine de Bourgh:
Carolyn Pickles
Mr Wickham:
Joel MacCormack
Mrs Gardiner:
Priyanga Burford
Mr Gardiner:
Steve Toussaint
Mr Collins:
Toby Jones
Narrator:
Amanda Root
Director:
Sally Avens

Duration: 30 minutes

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

Roger McGough presents listeners' requests of poems celebrating the humble bee, a muse to poets from Tagore to Carol Ann Duffy. With readers James Fleet and Amanda Root. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Roger McGough
Interviewed Guest:
Jeff Davey
Producer:
Sally Heaven

Count Arthur Strong

Series 2

Episode 1: The Heist

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One HDLatest broadcast: on BBC One Wales

Sitcom about an out-of-work former variety star with delusions of grandeur. Count Arthur writes a novel full of salacious gossip. Show more

Contributors

Count Arthur Strong:
Steve Delaney
Michael Baker:
Rory Kinnear
John the Watch:
Andy Linden
Man with Dog:
Richard Betts
Producer:
Richard Boden
Executive Producer:
Richard Daws
Executive Producer:
Jon Rolph
Production Company:
Retort Television

Duration: 15 minutes

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

Available for years

After separating from John Osborne, Pamela Lane experiences financial difficulties. Read by Simon Shepherd and Amanda Root. Show more

Duration: 15 minutes

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

Available for years

Several wives in, John Osborne attempts a communication blackout with Pamela Lane. Read by Simon Shepherd and Amanda Root. Show more

Duration: 15 minutes

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

Available for years

John Osborne denies that Look Back in Anger is at least in part autobiographical. Read by Simon Shepherd and Amanda Root. Show more

Duration: 15 minutes

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

Available for years

4 Extra Debut. 1951: John Osborne met Pamela Lane and were soon married - an amazing love affair ensued. Read by Simon Shepherd and Amanda Root. Show more

Duration: 15 minutes

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

Available for years

Despite many separations, John and Pamela stayed in love, but finances took their toll. Read by Simon Shepherd and Amanda Root. Show more

15 Minute Drama

A Small Town Murder

Episode 1

Duration: 15 minutes

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

Meera Syal returns as family liaison officer Jackie Hartwell. Jackie finds the body of a young man in Addley Woods. He appears to have shot himself. Show more

Contributors

Jackie:
Meera Syal
Hannah Cooper:
Amanda Root
David Cooper:
Alec Newman
Isabel Cooper:
Eva Feiler
Steph Webb:
Flora Montgomery
Sandra Hicks:
Susie Emmett
Producer:
Clive Brill
Director:
Clive Brill

Genres