Left to starve by the king, the jailed Jeremiah is kept alive by the young servant girl, who brings him food, ostensibly because she wants to help him, but she has another motive. Show more
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The Idylls of the King
2 hours
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 3Latest broadcast: on BBC Radio 3
An adaptation by Michael Symmons of Tennyson's The Idylls of the King, narrated by Tim Pigott-Smith, with John Keeble (Arthur), Simon Harrison (Lancelot), Kathryn Hunt (Guinevere). Show more
Michael Symmons Roberts' interweaving of the sensual Biblical love poetry of the Song of Songs with the violence and vengeance of the Book of Lamentations. Show more
Paradise Lost
Episode 2
57 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FM
Available for years
Poet and activist John Milton began writing Paradise Lost in the 1650s. Michael Symmons Roberts' version of this epic poem is a gripping piece of storytelling for today. Show more
Paradise Lost
Episode 1
1 hour, 27 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW
Available for years
Poet and activist John Milton began writing Paradise Lost in the 1650s. Michael Symmons Roberts' version of this epic poem is a gripping piece of storytelling for today. Show more
Detective series by Danny Brocklehurst. DCI John Stone and his team shake up the Bridgeton Estate, when they start investigating the brutal murder of a sex offender. Show more
Drama on 4
The Progress of the Soul of Lizzie Calvin
44 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW
Glenda Jackson plays the soul of Lizzie Calvin in Michael Symmons Roberts's modern version of John Donne's unfinished poem The Progress of the Soul. Produced in binaural sound. Show more
The vice-chancellor wants to restructure three departments into two, so one of the deans is for the chop. Jim Blunt is determined it is not going to be him. Show more
Saturday Drama
Christopher Reason - The Confessions of Caminada
1 hour
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra
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4 Extra Debut. In 1889 a teen is convicted of murder, but a prominent social campaigner refuses to believe he is guilty. Stars George Costigan. Show more
Legal drama series. Karl drops a bombshell in the witness box, damaging Tony's credibility. And amidst mounting animosity, Valerie discovers something that could bring Julie down. Show more
Legal drama. Jess and Dan grapple with an appalling discovery about Neil, while Julie and Sol come to a decision about their relationship. Finally, the jury reach their verdict. Show more
Drama on 4
Human Resources
44 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FM
Dylan's life is thrown into turmoil when he receives a call from a girl screaming for help in this dystopian drama by Piers Black-Hawkins, winner of Alfred Bradley Bursary Award. Show more
Legal drama series. Sol plays a blinder in court, but then Metzler produces a new witness who gives damaging evidence against Tony. Meanwhile, Tony is being harassed. Show more
Legal drama. Barrister Sol Ridley gets his first murder case, defending a man who helped his terminally-ill partner end her life. The trial begins, and Tony takes drastic action. Show more
Legal drama series. Tony's big day in the witness box begins badly after a disturbing encounter outside court. Under oath and under pressure, Tony makes an unwise accusation. Show more
Drama on 4
79 Birthdays
45 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW
Poet Michael Symmons Roberts tells the story of Jimmy's life through 79 birthdays watched with Leila, his guardian angel. Inspired by the average male lifespan. Show more