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
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
Zoe and Jack's time together is running out, but for Louise things are about to change in an unexpectedly happy way. Show more
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
Sybil feels so much better, so why does Miss Milliment find Polly crying in the schoolroom? Show more
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
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
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
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
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
Michael Frayn's Matchbox Theatre
Episode 4
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
Michael Frayn's Matchbox Theatre
Episode 1
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
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
Michael Frayn's Pocket Playhouse
Episode 1
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
Michael Frayn's Pocket Playhouse
Episode 2
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
Michael Frayn's Pocket Playhouse
Episode 4
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 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
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
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
Louise finds herself feeling unexpected pity for her father, while Sid is rescued by an old friend. Show more