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Duration: 15 minutes

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

With the outbreak of war, all the old certainties seem to be disappearing; Diana finds her position as Edward's mistress leaves her feeling particularly threatened. Show more

Duration: 15 minutes

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

Elizabeth Jane Howard's family saga, dramatised by Lin Coghlan. Hugh wants to spend a day looking after Polly, but she ends up having to look after him. Show more

Duration: 15 minutes

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

Zoe and Jack's time together is running out, but for Louise things are about to change in an unexpectedly happy way. Show more

Duration: 15 minutes

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

Edward is surprised when Louise agrees to meet his long-standing lover Diana. But he cannot quite bring himself to tell his wife Villy. Show more

Duration: 15 minutes

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

Sybil feels so much better, so why does Miss Milliment find Polly crying in the schoolroom? Show more

Duration: 15 minutes

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

1942: The Cazalet family have one son missing in action and now must cope with a death in the family. Polly will not allow herself to grieve over the death of her mother. Show more

Saturday Drama

On Her Majesty's Secret Service

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes

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

4 Extra Debut. Toby Stephens, playing the role of 007, sparkles as impersonator, skier, charmer and pursuer of Ernst Blofeld. But is there tragedy ahead? Show more

Contributors

James Bond:
Toby Stephens
Irma Bunt:
Joanna Lumley
Moneypenny:
Janie Dee
Franklin:
Lloyd Owen
Griffon Or:
Nigel Anthony
Sable Basilisk:
Kobna Holdbrook-Smith
Hotel Manager:
Jon Glover
Fire Captain:
Matthew Wolf
Patrolman:
Matthew Wolf
Voice of Ian Fleming:
Martin Jarvis
Composer:
Mark Holden
Composer:
Michael Lopez
Director:
Martin Jarvis

Genres

Drama on 3

Fanny and Alexander

Episode 1

Duration: 1 hour, 15 minutes

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

Adaptation of Ingmar Bergman's autobiographical film. Through the eyes of ten-year-old Alexander, we witness the delights and conflicts of the Ekdahl family. Show more

Drama on 3

Fanny and Alexander

Episode 2

Duration: 1 hour, 15 minutes

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

Adaptation of Ingmar Bergman's film. After Fanny and Alexander's father dies, their mother Emilie marries the bishop and they all move to live together at the palace. Show more

Drama on 4

James Bond - Diamonds Are Forever

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes

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

A diamond-smuggling pipeline leads Bond to New York and Las Vegas. Who is ‘ABC’? What is Tiffany’s secret? Stars Toby Stephens. Show more

Contributors

James Bond:
Toby Stephens
Supt Harris:
Nigel Havers
Rufus B Saye:
Alan Shearman
Tiffany Case:
Lisa Dillon
'Shady' Tree:
Alex Jennings
Felix Leiter:
Josh Stamberg
Ernie Cureo:
Stacy Keach
Mr Spang:
Jared Harris
The Sergeant:
Darren Richardson
Tingaling:
Matthew Wolf
Dentist:
Matthew Wolf
Voice of Ian Fleming:
Martin Jarvis
Composer:
Mark Holden
Composer:
Michael Lopez
Director:
Martin Jarvis

Genres

Duration: 30 minutes

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

From street demos to speaking gibberish – an all-star cast portray a hilarious view of us all. With Martin Jarvis. From 2015. Show more

Duration: 30 minutes

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

From old married couples to cold calling – an all-star cast portray a hilarious view of us all. With Joanna Lumley. From 2015. Show more

Drama on 3

The Recruiting Officer

Duration: 1 hour, 50 minutes

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

Available for years

George Farquhar's most popular Restoration comedy, set in Shrewsbury during the War of the Spanish Succession, where wives are recruited while soldiers are wooed. Show more

Contributors

Captain Plume:
Paul Higgins
Sergeant Kite:
Ralph Ineson
Mr Worthy:
Adam James
Captain Brazen:
Elliot Levey
Bullock:
Simon Bubb
Justice Balance:
Jonathan Forbes
Appletree:
James Lailey
Bridewell:
Rikki Lawton
Justice Scale:
Paul Moriarty
Justice Scruple:
Gerard McDermott

Duration: 28 minutes

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

From assembly instructions to a meeting with Mozart – an all-star cast with a comic take on life. Stars Stephen Fry. From 2018. Show more

Duration: 28 minutes

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

From Listen with Mother to helpline problems – an all-star cast with a comic take on life. Stars Sir Ian McKellen. From 2018. Show more

Duration: 28 minutes

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

From a surprising travel programme to memory lapses – an all-star cast’s comic take on life. Starring Joanna Lumley. From 2018. Show more

Dirk Gently

Series 1

Episode 3

Duration: 1 hour

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

Dirk and MacDuff are alarmed to discover that Dirk's old clients are being randomly murdered, with Dirk as the only link. Dirk elects to leave the country, but gets waylaid. Show more

Contributors

DirkGently:
Stephen Mangan
Richard Macduff:
Darren Boyd
DI Gilks:
Jason Watkins
Melinda Fulstone:
Lisa Dillon
Director:
Tom Shankland
Producer:
Chris Carey
Robbie Glover:
Tony Pitts
The Cleaner:
Tina Maskell

Duration: 15 minutes

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

Elizabeth Jane Howard's family saga, dramatised by Lin Coghlan. The Blitz begins with consequences for the family while Rachel's visit to Sid provokes an argument. Show more

Duration: 15 minutes

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

It's New Year's Eve 1942, but there seems little to celebrate for certain members of the Cazalet family as plans go awry. With Penelope Wilton, Helen Schlesinger, Naomi Frederick. Show more

Duration: 15 minutes

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

Louise finds herself feeling unexpected pity for her father, while Sid is rescued by an old friend. Show more