Programme Index

Saturday Drama

Don Webb - Boots on the Ground

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: Sat 2^nd Feb 2013, 14:30 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Sat 30^th Sep 2017, 03:00 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

4 Extra Debut. Danny Marks is a volunteer for speed reaction testing. His friend on the same course goes missing - but why? Stars Lee Ingleby. Show more

Drama on 3

The Idylls of the King

BBC Radio 3

Duration: 2 hours

First broadcast: Sun 12^th Jul 2009, 20:00 on BBC Radio 3Latest broadcast: Sun 7^th Jul 2013, 20:30 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

Contributors

Narrator/Tennyson:: Tim Pigott Smith
Arthur:: Jonathan Keeble
Lancelot:: Simon Harrison
Guinevere:: Kathryn Hunt
Lord Astolat/Bedivere:: Malcolm Raeburn
Leeodogran/Churl:: Terence Mann
Lavaine/Tristram:: Tom Ferguson
Dagonet:: Russell Dixon
Elaine:: Elen Rhys
Music:: Paul Cargill
Director:: Susan Roberts

Genres

Drama

Brand

Drama on 3

The City And The City: Series 1

The City And The City

Series 1

Episode 3

BBC Two

Duration: 59 minutes

First broadcast: Fri 20^th Apr 2018, 21:00 on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: Fri 20^th Apr 2018, 21:00 on BBC Two HD

Borlu is caught up in a dangerous underworld. As he faces the demons of Katrynia's past, anyone connected to the fabled third city, Orciny, is increasingly at serious risk. Show more

Contributors

Inspector Borlu:: David Morrissey
Lizbyet Corwi:: Mandeep Dhillon
Quissima Dhatt:: Maria Schrader
Katrynia Perla:: Lara Pulver
David Bowden:: Christian Camargo
Professor Mona Ul-Nadi:: Paprika Steen
Yolanda Stark:: Morfydd Clark
Militsya Officer 1:: Arndt Schwering-Sohnrey
Militsya Officer 2:: Marko Leht
Jaris:: Jon Lolis
Militsya Chief:: Malcolm Raeburn
Aikham:: Michael Moshonov
Tairo:: Barry Aird
Yallya:: Kasia Koleczek
Sariska:: Rebecca Dyson-Smith
Breach Girl:: Amelie Chantrey
Sear & Core Secretary:: Melissa Vaughan
Mike Gorse:: Robert Firth
Writer:: Tony Grisoni
Author:: China Mieville
Producer:: Betsan Morris Evans
Director:: Tom Shankland
Production Company:: Mammoth Screen
Executive Producer:: Lucy Richer
Executive Producer:: Tony Grisoni
Executive Producer:: Preethi Mavahalli
Executive Producer:: Tom Shankland
Executive Producer:: Robyn Slovo
Executive Producer:: Damien Timmer
Composer:: Dominik Scherrer

Genres

Brand

The City And The City

Series

Accused

Series 1

Episode 2: Frankie's Story

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: Mon 22^nd Nov 2010, 21:00 on BBC One HDLatest broadcast: Fri 2^nd Mar 2012, 01:40 on BBC One Wales

Drama series written by Jimmy McGovern. Frankie, a young soldier on trial, starts the long walk back up to his courtroom to learn the decision of the jury. Show more

Contributors

Lance Corp Alan Buckley:: Mackenzie Crook
Frankie Nash:: Benjamin Smith
Frankie Nash:: Benjamin Smith
Peter MacShane:: Ben Batt
Peter MacShane Senior:: Robert Pugh
Maria Nash:: Nicola Potts
Sergeant Keith Evans:: Nick Moss
Landlord:: Robert Horwell
Patrick Wakefield:: William Ruane
Copper:: Anthony Crank
Private Dermot Parkinson:: Tony McGeever
Scouse:: Shaun Mason
Hamid:: Philip Arditti
Judge:: Malcolm Raeburn
Court Usher:: Neil Burnett
Writer:: Jimmy McGovern
Writer:: Jimmy McGovern
Producer:: Sita Williams
Producer:: Sita Williams
Director:: David Blair
Director:: David Blair

Genres

Brand

Accused

Series

Accused: Series 1

Casualty

Series 26

Episode 33: Appropriate Force

Duration: 49 minutes

First broadcast: Sat 28^th Apr 2012, 21:20 on BBC One HDLatest broadcast: Sat 28^th Apr 2012, 21:20 on BBC One Wales

Hospital drama. Sam awaits the outcome of the GMC hearing, and painful memories are revealed when an old friend is called on to give evidence against her. Show more

Contributors

Sam Nicholls:: Charlotte Salt
Dylan Keogh:: William Beck
Zoe Hanna:: Sunetra Sarker
Keeley Hyatt:: Roxanne Pallett
Nick Jordan:: Michael French
Noel Garcia:: Tony Marshall
Kathleen 'Dixie' Dixon:: Jane Hazlegrove
Jeff Collier:: Matt Bardock
Tess Bateman:: Suzanne Packer
Big Mac:: Charles Dale
Linda Andrews:: Christine Tremarco
Lenny Lyons:: Steven Miller
Scarlett Conway:: Madeleine Mantock
Lloyd Asike:: Michael Obiora
Tom Kent:: Oliver Coleman
Keith Parr:: Marshall Lancaster
Cpl Ian Dean:: Michael Stevenson
Jake Fisher:: Josh Benson
Jean Parr:: Meryl Hampton
Mark Burnton:: Ricky Champ
Professor Wilson:: Malcolm Raeburn
Sandra Massy:: Tracey Saunders
Producer:: Erika Hossington
Writer:: Steve Bailie
Director:: Paul Murphy
Terry Fisher:: Liam Fox

Genres

DramaMedical

Brand

Casualty

Series

Casualty: Series 26

Drama on 4

The Third Pill

Duration: 44 minutes

First broadcast: Fri 31^st Aug 2018, 14:15 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Wed 16^th Aug 2023, 14:15 on BBC Radio 4 FM

By James O'Neill. A comedy about finding the elixir of youth. Greg works in children's publishing but feels middle-aged and out of touch. Then something pops up on his computer. Show more

Contributors

Greg:: Reece Dinsdale
Gregory:: Rupert Hill
Faye:: Kate Coogan
Margaret:: Susan Twist
Alistair:: Stephen Marzella
Doctor:: Malcolm Raeburn
Director:: Gary Brown
Producer:: Gary Brown
Writer:: James O'Neill

Genres

Drama

Brand

The Case

Episode 2

Duration: 45 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 1^st Nov 2011, 14:15 on BBC One HDLatest broadcast: Tue 1^st Nov 2011, 14:15 on BBC One Wales

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

Contributors

Tony Powell:: Dean Andrews
Sol Ridley:: Tristan Gemmill
Valerie Morney:: Ruthie Henshall
Gordon McCallister:: John McArdle
Julie Prior:: Chanel Cresswell
Saskia Stanley:: Caroline Langrishe
Neil Stanley:: Connor McIntyre
Jessica Stanley:: Michelle Tate
Daniel Stanley:: Karl Davies
Karl Rankine:: Dominic Carter
Nicole Jones:: Tupele Dorgu
Judge Hopwood:: Russell Dixon
Tom Robinson:: Malcolm Raeburn
Bryan Cook:: Nicholas Blane
Paul Carrington:: Mark Aiken
Tamsin Hatfield:: Leah Hackett
Guy Turner:: Bruce McGregor
Stella Turner:: Lisa Millett
Director:: Sean Glynn
Producer:: Sean Glynn
Executive Producer:: Gerard Melling
PC Murray Deakin:: Liam Fox

Genres

DramaLegal & Courtroom

Series

The Case

South Riding

Episode 3

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: Sun 6^th Mar 2011, 21:00 on BBC One HDLatest broadcast: Fri 13^th Jan 2012, 22:30 on BBC HD

Drama series. Sarah throws herself into work to take her mind off the pain of unrequited love, while Carne comes to terms with the idea that Muriel can never be restored to him. Show more

Contributors

Sarah Burton:: Anna Maxwell Martin
Robert Carne:: David Morrissey
Producer:: Lisa Osborne
Director:: Diarmuid Lawrence
Writer:: Andrew Davies
Author:: Winifred Holtby
Mrs Beddows:: Penelope Wilton
Alfred Huggins:: John Henshaw
Desk Clerk:: Peter Rylands
Mr Beddows:: Stephen MacKenna
Mr Holly:: Shaun Dooley
Lydia Holly:: Charlie May-Clark
Midge Carne:: Katherine McGolpin
Joe Astell:: Douglas Henshall
Gaius Drew:: Ian Bartholomew
Anthony Snaith:: Peter Firth
Mrs Brimsley:: Marie Critchley
Bus Conductor:: Sebastian Shaw
Solicitor:: Jeff Merchant
Gertie Holly:: Alexandra Pearson
School Secretary:: Joanna Swain
Hicks:: Renny Krupinski
Fisherman:: Carl Cieka
Muriel Carne:: Lydia Wilson
Clergyman:: Malcolm Raeburn
Lord Sedgmire:: Ralph Riach
Percy:: Bernard Wrigley
Miss Sigglesthwaite:: Brid Brennan
Mrs Holly:: Jennifer Hennessy
Mrs Huggins:: Penny Layden
Bessy Warbuckle:: Janine Mellor
Reg Aythorne:: John Paul Hurley
Mrs Oldroyd:: Wendy Patterson
Young Robert Carne:: Daniel West
Maud:: Martha Godber
Nancy:: Charlotte Thornton
Lord Port:: William Rodell
Vera:: Rosie Muncer

Genres

DramaRelationships & Romance

Series

South Riding

Drama on 4

The Flea

Duration: 45 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 16^th Apr 2013, 14:15 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Mon 13^th Jul 2015, 14:15 on BBC Radio 4 LW

By Michael Symmons Roberts. Based on the intoxicating poetry and turbulent life of the young John Donne. Starring Toby Jones as the insect and Conrad Nelson as the poet. Show more

Contributors

The Flea:: Toby Jones
John Donne:: Conrad Nelson
Ann:: Natalie Grady
Egerton:: Malcolm Raeburn
Brooke:: William Ash
Essex:: William Ash
Sir George:: David Fleeshman
Priest:: David Fleeshman
Beth:: Claire Brown
Writer:: Michael Symmons Roberts
Director:: Susan Roberts

Genres

Drama

Brand

Brief Lives

Series 7

Episode 5

Duration: 44 minutes

First broadcast: Fri 12^th Sep 2014, 14:15 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Sat 11^th Dec 2021, 21:00 on BBC Radio 4 LW

Available for 3 months

Listen now

More tales from the paralegal team Show more

Contributors

Frank:: David Schofield
Sarah:: Kathryn Hunt
Ronnie:: Rachel Austin
Cheryl:: Mandi Symonds
Saul:: Stuart Richman
Rebecca:: Verity May-Henry
Judge:: Malcolm Raeburn
Director:: Gary Brown
Producer:: Gary Brown
Writer:: Tom Fry
Writer:: Sharon Kelly

Genres

DramaLegal & Courtroom

Brand

Brief Lives

Series

Brief Lives: Series 7

Blood, Sex and Money by Emile Zola

Season 3 - Money

4. Swindle

Blood, Sex and Money by Emile Zola

Duration: 44 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 25^th Oct 2016, 14:15 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Tue 12^th Oct 2021, 14:15 on BBC Radio 4 LW

Zola drama. Set on the Normandy coast, Sidonie takes in her orphaned niece and siphons her considerable inheritance, starring Glenda Jackson, Pippa Heywood and Mathew Horne. Show more

Contributors

Dide:: Glenda Jackson
Sidonie:: Pippa Heywood
Actor:: Mathew Horne
Pauline (younger):: Sydney Wade
Pauline (older):: Gracie Kelly
Ines:: Gracie Kelly
Louise:: Talia Barnett
Chanteau:: Malcolm Raeburn
Director:: Pauline Harris
Producer:: Pauline Harris
Author:: Emile Zola
Adaptor:: Lavinia Murray

Genres

DramaRelationships & Romance

Brand

Series

Blood, Sex and Money by Emile Zola: Season 3 - Money

Secrets and Words

Episode 3: A Study in Time

Duration: 45 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 28^th Mar 2012, 14:15 on BBC One HDLatest broadcast: Wed 28^th Mar 2012, 14:15 on BBC One Wales

Series of dramas on the theme of adult literacy. Tragedy strikes for prospective teacher Sam when he bangs his head and loses the ability to read or write. Show more

Contributors

Executive Producer:: Colin McKeown
Producer:: Colin McKeown
Director:: Pauline Harris
Writer:: Esther Wilson
Sam:: Anthony Welsh
Naomi:: Sarah Smart
Eugene:: George Harris
Connie:: Claire Benedict
Sophie:: Natasha Gordon
Jack:: Milo Twomey
Eddie:: OT Fagbenle
Headmaster:: Robert Pickavance
Mr Reece:: Malcolm Raeburn
Adam:: Ki'Juan Whitton

Genres

Drama

Series

Secrets and Words

Drama on 4

Bright Spark

Duration: 45 minutes

First broadcast: Thu 10^th Dec 2015, 14:15 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Thu 10^th Dec 2015, 14:15 on BBC Radio 4 LW

By Eve Davies. Powerful drama about historical child abuse. Janine is a witness in a court case. Can she and her friend Mel persuade the jury their teacher abused them? Show more

Contributors

Janine:: Sally Carman
Mel:: Sue Kelly
Joe:: Stephen Fletcher
Coal:: Malcolm Raeburn
Ryland:: Drew Cain
Meredith:: Emily Pithon
Judge:: Roger Morlidge
Director:: Gary Brown
Producer:: Gary Brown
Writer:: Eve Davies

Genres

Drama

Brand

Drama on 4

Trial by Laughter by Ian Hislop & Nick Newman

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: Sat 27^th Feb 2016, 14:30 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Mon 24^th Feb 2020, 04:00 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

4 Extra Debut. The 1817 blasphemy and libel trial of the forgotten hero of free speech, William Hone. Comedy drama starring Robert Wilfort. Show more

Contributors

Hone:: Robert Wilfort
Prince Regent:: Arthur Bostrom
Cruikshank:: Conrad Nelson
Ellenborough:: Jonathan Keeble
Shepherd:: David Benson
Abbott:: Malcolm Raeburn
Lady Hertford:: Melissa Sinden
Sarah:: Fiona Clarke
Reporter:: Graeme Hawley
Clerk:: Graeme Hawley
Director:: Gary Brown
Producer:: Gary Brown
Writer:: Ian Hislop
Writer:: Nick Newman

Genres

Drama

Brand

Drama on 4

Higher

Episode 3: Rebrand, Relaunch

Duration: 45 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 30^th Apr 2014, 14:15 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Wed 30^th Apr 2014, 14:15 on BBC Radio 4 LW

To Jim's dismay, Roland becomes vice-chancellor and image consultants are brought in to rebrand the university. Jim feels he is being forced out. Will he find an ally in Karen? Show more

Contributors

Karen:: Sophie Thompson
Jim:: Jonathan Keeble
Roland:: Lloyd Peters
Dame Sheila:: Brigit Forsyth
Clive:: Malcolm Raeburn
Radio Announcer:: Luke Jerdy
Producer:: Gary Brown
Writer:: Joyce Bryant

Genres

Drama

Brand

Series

Drama on 4: Higher

Drama on 4

Michael Symmons Roberts - A Man in Pieces

Duration: 45 minutes

First broadcast: Thu 22^nd Apr 2010, 14:15 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Thu 8^th Jan 2015, 04:15 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

4 Extra Debut. Conor volunteers to test a medical sonic scanner which records sounds inside the body to assess his health. Stars Graeme Hawley and Gillian Kearney. Show more

Contributors

Conor:: Graeme Hawley
Jen:: Gillian Kearney
Doppelganger:: Clive Russell
Margaret:: Sue Jenkins
Matthew:: Malcolm Raeburn
Writer:: Michael Symmons Roberts
Director:: Susan Roberts

Genres

Brand

Drama on 4

David Nobbs - We Happened to Be Passing

Duration: 45 minutes

First broadcast: Fri 24^th Sep 2010, 14:15 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Fri 26^th May 2017, 11:15 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

4 Extra Debut. Sal and Tony's international promises come home to roost. Comedy of manners starring James Nickerson and Olwen May. Show more

Contributors

Tony:: James Nickerson
Monty:: Kerry Shale
Jan:: Malcolm Raeburn
Sal:: Olwen May
Hilda:: Maggie Fox
Janey:: Melissa Sinden
Collette:: Szilvi Naray-Davey
Pierre:: Hugo Chandor
French Chef:: Hugo Chandor
Writer:: David Nobbs
Director:: Gary Brown

Genres

Drama

Brand

Drama on 4

Hatch, Match and Dispatch

Elephants All the Way Up by Lavinia Murray

Duration: 45 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 30^th Jul 2014, 14:15 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Thu 13^th Jun 2019, 21:15 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Available for 5 months

Listen now

Harper is a simple soul but his life is complicated. Then the ground starts to shift - literally. Stars Graeme Hawley. Show more

Contributors

Harper:: Graeme Hawley
Yolanda:: Kate Coogan
Dad:: Seamus O'Neill
Carlos:: Chris Jack
Arlo:: Lloyd Peters
Turtle:: Lloyd Peters
Grayson:: Malcolm Raeburn
Turtle:: Malcolm Raeburn
Woman:: Lisa Allen
Turtle:: Lisa Allen
Director:: Gary Brown
Producer:: Gary Brown
Writer:: Lavinia Murray

Genres

Drama

Brand

Drama on 4: Hatch, Match and Dispatch

Series

The Road to Coronation Street

BBC Four

Duration: 1 hour, 15 minutes

First broadcast: Thu 16^th Sep 2010, 21:00 on BBC FourLatest broadcast: Mon 6^th Aug 2012, 03:15 on BBC Four

The epic story of one man's struggle to make a programme that no-one wanted. How creator Tony Warren overcame formidable obstacles to bring Coronation Street to our screens. Show more

Contributors

Tony Warren:: David Dawson
Harry Elton:: Christian McKay
Josie Scott:: Sophia Di Martino
Margaret Morris:: Jane Horrocks
Derek Bennett:: Shaun Dooley
Pat Phoenix:: Jessie Wallace
Violet Carson:: Lynda Baron
Sidney Bernstein:: Steven Berkoff
Cecil Bernstein:: Henry Goodman
Doris Speed:: Celia Imrie
Brenda:: Michelle Holmes
Edna Walker:: Tara Moran
Harry Kershaw:: John Thomson
Agnes:: Enid Dunn
Commissionaire:: David Williams
Mrs Simpson:: Phoebe Nicholls
Walter:: Malcolm Raeburn
Producer:: Rebecca Hodgson
Writer:: Daran Little

Genres

Drama