Examining the novel from three unique perspectives. This episode shows the way that women writers, women readers and women's lives have been central to the novel. Show more
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The Novel
The Empire Writes Back
30 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC News EuropeLatest broadcast: on BBC News South Asia
The final episode of the series examines how the British Empire was celebrated in the novels of some writers and taken apart and upended by others. 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
A teacher is determined to get black pupils at his school to engage, whether they like it or not. When his community turns against him, he loses everything.
Love is in the air in this extract from Shakespeare's most popular and romantic play. Show more
The Family are holed up in a cottage while Abby recovers. When Tom's brutal past is revealed, the Family are confronted with the reality of the man they have been harbouring. Show more
Songs of Praise
The Easter Story
5 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC One Northern IrelandLatest broadcast: on BBC One Wales HD
Nikki Amuka-Bird reads the Easter Story.
Songs of Praise
Easter Celebration
35 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC One HDLatest broadcast: on BBC One Wales
Aled Jones is joined by Stephen Tompkinson and Nikki Amuka-Bird to tell the story of the first Easter. Only Boys Aloud perform their version of The Lord's Prayer. Show more
Intricate thriller which tracks five 24-hour periods following the abduction of a young mother. Leanne's body is discovered in a lake, and the family begins to turn on each other. Show more
The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency
The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency
1 hour, 40 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC One LondonLatest broadcast: on BBC HD
Adaptation of Alexander McCall Smith's best-selling novel, directed by Anthony Minghella. Precious Ramotswe uses her inheritance to become Botswana's first female detective. Show more
Post-apocalyptic drama series. When a devastating virus wipes out most of the world's population, a handful of survivors are left struggling to stay alive in a deadly new world. Show more
Post-apocalyptic drama. Abby stumbles across a community which still has light, food, hot water and power - but at what cost? Meanwhile, Greg and Tom face a terrible dilemma. Show more
Post-apocalyptic drama. Abby leaves her new friends in the hopes of finding her son, while Tom, Sarah, Al and Najid are drawn to the comfort and security of Samantha's community. Show more
The post-apocalyptic drama series concludes with Abby and her friends on the run from Samantha, who has formed a dangerous alliance that threatens everyone's freedom. Show more
Small Island
Episode 1
1 hour, 27 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC HDLatest broadcast: on BBC Four
Available for 8 months
Andrea Levy's award-winning story of Jamaicans and Londoners during World War II. Hortense joins Gilbert, her new husband, in England, where he is lodging with Queenie Bligh. Show more
Sitcom set in Vic and Bob's house. Bosh asks Vic, Bob, Julie and Beef to help convince his probation officer that he has become a decent member of society. Show more
Drama on 4
When the Laughter Stops
45 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW
By Sibusiso Mamba. Stand-up comic Rhakeele returns to Africa, hoping to reignite her and her husband's relationship and careers, but they soon find themselves out of their depth. Show more
Chilling comedy. It is Andy's first day as a volunteer at the Comfort Support Line call centre. Is he really prepared for what is to come? Show more
After her traumatic experience, Maya meets her first life line in the guise of the refined Mrs. Flowers. Starring Indie Gjesdal. Show more