Programme Index

New Grub Street

Episode 1

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: Sun 28^th Aug 2016, 15:00 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Thu 26^th Nov 2020, 03:00 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Christopher Douglas, one of the creators of Radio 4's Ed Reardon, goes back to the source Victorian novel by George Gissing. Show more

Muddle Earth

Series 1

Episode 11: Randalf's Memory Meltdown

First broadcast: Mon 29^th Mar 2010, 15:50 on BBC One WestLatest broadcast: Thu 10^th Mar 2011, 07:35 on BBC Two England

Animated high comedy-fantasy-adventure series set in a mad world, inhabited by ogres, goblins, trolls and elves, where literally anything can happen. Show more

Contributors

Randalf:: David Jason
Norbert Benson:: Tim Whitnall
Dr Cuddles:: Jonathan Keeble
Ingrid Margot Spellbook:: Melissa Sinden
Veronica Pesticide:: Janet James

Genres

Children'sEntertainment & Comedy

Formats

Animation

Brand

Series

Muddle Earth

Series 1

Episode 12: Missing Norbert

First broadcast: Tue 30^th Mar 2010, 15:50 on BBC One WestLatest broadcast: Fri 11^th Mar 2011, 07:35 on BBC Two England

Animated high comedy-fantasy-adventure series set in a mad world, inhabited by ogres, goblins, trolls and elves, where literally anything can happen. Show more

Contributors

Randalf:: David Jason
Norbert Benson:: Tim Whitnall
Dr Cuddles:: Jonathan Keeble
Ingrid Margot Spellbook:: Melissa Sinden
Veronica Pesticide:: Janet James

Genres

Children'sEntertainment & Comedy

Formats

Animation

Brand

Series

Muddle Earth

Series 2

Episode 13: The Big Match

First broadcast: Wed 3^rd Nov 2010, 15:45 on CBBC ChannelLatest broadcast: Sun 3^rd Apr 2011, 18:30 on CBBC Channel

Animated high comedy-fantasy-adventure series. Norbert takes part in a game of Ogre Snotball, and Randalf decides to cast a spell to give him a hand. Show more

Contributors

Randalf:: David Jason
Norbert Benson:: Tim Whitnall
Dr Cuddles:: Jonathan Keeble
Ingrid Margot Spellbook:: Melissa Sinden
Veronica Pesticide:: Janet James

Genres

Children'sEntertainment & Comedy

Formats

Animation

Brand

Series

Muddle Earth

Series 2

Episode 11: Norbert and the Golden Ticket

First broadcast: Mon 1^st Nov 2010, 15:45 on CBBC ChannelLatest broadcast: Tue 29^th Mar 2011, 07:35 on BBC Two England

Animated high comedy-fantasy-adventure series. When Randalf sells Norbert's tunic, he has no idea that a ticket to ultimate riches is in the pocket! Show more

Contributors

Randalf:: David Jason
Norbert Benson:: Tim Whitnall
Dr Cuddles:: Jonathan Keeble
Ingrid Margot Spellbook:: Melissa Sinden
Veronica Pesticide:: Janet James

Genres

Children'sEntertainment & Comedy

Formats

Animation

Brand

Series

Muddle Earth

Series 2

Episode 7: Pesticide Shall Go to the Ball

First broadcast: Tue 26^th Oct 2010, 15:50 on CBBC ChannelLatest broadcast: Wed 23^rd Mar 2011, 07:35 on BBC Two England

Animated high comedy-fantasy-adventure series. Pesticide is roped into being the guest of a visiting prince. Show more

Contributors

Randalf:: David Jason
Norbert Benson:: Tim Whitnall
Dr Cuddles:: Jonathan Keeble
Ingrid Margot Spellbook:: Melissa Sinden
Veronica Pesticide:: Janet James
Writer:: Gary Parker

Genres

Children'sEntertainment & Comedy

Formats

Animation

Brand

Series

Muddle Earth

Series 2

Episode 9: Toy Soldiers

First broadcast: Thu 28^th Oct 2010, 15:50 on CBBC ChannelLatest broadcast: Fri 25^th Mar 2011, 07:30 on BBC Two England

Animated high comedy-fantasy-adventure series. The Horned Baron is looking for a new hobby and Dr Cuddles has just the thing. Show more

Contributors

Randalf:: David Jason
Norbert Benson:: Tim Whitnall
Dr Cuddles:: Jonathan Keeble
Ingrid Margot Spellbook:: Melissa Sinden
Veronica Pesticide:: Janet James

Genres

Children'sEntertainment & Comedy

Formats

Animation

Brand

Series

15 Minute Drama

Writing the Century 20

Episode 2

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 31^st Jul 2012, 10:45 on BBC Radio 4 LWLatest broadcast: Tue 31^st Jul 2012, 19:45 on BBC Radio 4 FM

Women and children are separated from their husbands, but the commander in chief of POWs sets up a meeting for Harry and Agnes. Show more

Contributors

Agnes Keith:: Charlotte Emmerson
Harry:: Jonathan Keeble
Colonel Suga:: Benedict Wong
Director:: Pauline Harris

Genres

DramaBiographical

Brand

Series

15 Minute Drama

Writing the Century 20

Episode 3

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 1^st Aug 2012, 10:45 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Wed 1^st Aug 2012, 19:45 on BBC Radio 4 LW

Agnes is assaulted by a guard. Although Colonel Suga promises to investigate and bring justice, Lieutenant Yoshida chooses a different course of action against Agnes. Show more

Contributors

Agnes Keith:: Charlotte Emmerson
Harry:: Jonathan Keeble
Colonel Suga:: Benedict Wong
Director:: Pauline Harris

Genres

DramaBiographical

Brand

Series

15 Minute Drama

Writing the Century 20

Episode 4

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: Thu 2^nd Aug 2012, 10:45 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Thu 2^nd Aug 2012, 19:45 on BBC Radio 4 FM

Agnes discovers her husband has been imprisoned in the notorious Guard House, where prisoners are starved and tortured. She pleads for Col Suga to intervene. Show more

Contributors

Agnes Keith:: Charlotte Emmerson
Harry:: Jonathan Keeble
Colonel Suga:: Benedict Wong
Director:: Pauline Harris

Genres

DramaBiographical

Brand

Series

15 Minute Drama

Writing the Century 20

Episode 5

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: Fri 3^rd Aug 2012, 10:45 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Fri 3^rd Aug 2012, 19:45 on BBC Radio 4 FM

The American and Australian Allies liberate the camps. Freedom at last. Show more

Contributors

Agnes Keith:: Charlotte Emmerson
Harry:: Jonathan Keeble
Colonel Suga:: Benedict Wong
Director:: Pauline Harris

Genres

DramaBiographical

Brand

Series

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

Contributors

Marks:: Lee Ingleby
Joanie:: Sue Kelly
Dr Callard:: Gillian Kearney
Dr Ainsworth:: Malcolm Raeburn
Tasker:: Jonathan Keeble
Rogers:: Greg Wood
Writer:: Don Webb
Director:: Gary Brown
Producer:: Gary Brown

Genres

Drama

Brand

Saturday Drama

Drama on 3

Dream of White Horses

BBC Radio 3

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes

First broadcast: Sun 30^th Nov 2014, 22:00 on BBC Radio 3Latest broadcast: Sun 3^rd Apr 2016, 21:00 on BBC Radio 3

By Linda Marshall Griffiths. Two friends release a film onto the internet exposing a military operation they believe is murder, with terrible consequences for both of them. Show more

Contributors

Writer:: Linda Marshall Griffiths
Chris:: Derek Riddell
Sean:: William Ash
Sarah:: Christine Bottomley
Stevie:: Sam Hattersley
Paul:: Jonathan Keeble
Director:: Nadia Molinari

Genres

Drama

Brand

Drama on 3

Drama on 3

A Clockwork Orange

BBC Radio 3

Duration: 1 hour, 59 minutes

First broadcast: Sun 1^st Oct 2017, 21:00 on BBC Radio 3Latest broadcast: Sun 7^th Jul 2019, 19:30 on BBC Radio 3

A new version of Anthony Burgess's dystopian classic, with music, recorded live in Hull. Part of 'Contains Strong Language', a season of poetry and performance from the city. Show more

Contributors

Alex:: Samuel Edward-Cook
Dim/Warder/Comedian:: Edward Leigh
Alexander/Governor:: Ian Bartholomew
Deltoid/Minister:: Sevan Stephan
Wife/Branom:: Sue Jenkins
Chaplain/Joe:: Jonathan Keeble
Brodsky/Billyboy:: Paul Barnhill
Pete/Rick:: Wesley Charles
Georgie/Jojohn:: Robbie Fallon
Marty/Nurse:: Ibinabo Jack
Conductor:: Gergely Madaras
Producer:: Gary Brown
Director:: Gary Brown
Executive Producer:: Susan Roberts
Performer:: BBC Philharmonic

Genres

Drama

Brand

Drama on 3

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

Saturday Drama

AL Kennedy - Confessions of a Medium

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: Sat 13^th Mar 2010, 14:30 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Mon 9^th Oct 2017, 04:00 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

4 Extra Debut. 1870s London: Mr Parker is looking for more meaning to life. He meets a medium, but is he really his saviour? Stars Bill Nighy. Show more

Contributors

Thomson:: Bill Nighy
Parker:: Robert Glenister
Morton:: Jonathan Keeble
Mr Gordon:: Jonathan Keeble
Gentleman:: Jonathan Keeble
Wilson:: Jonathan Keeble
Waiter:: Jonathan Keeble
Mills:: Andrew Westfield
Butler:: Andrew Westfield
Miss Foster:: Fiona Clarke
Mrs Gordon:: Fiona Clarke
Lady No.1:: Fiona Clarke
Miss Blackstone:: Daryl Fishwick
Woman:: Daryl Fishwick
Pianist:: Daniel Browell
Writer:: AL Kennedy
Director:: Pauline Harris
Producer:: Pauline Harris

Genres

DramaClassic & Period

Brand

Saturday Drama

Muddle Earth

Series 1

Episode 1: Footwear of Doom

First broadcast: Mon 15^th Mar 2010, 15:50 on BBC One WestLatest broadcast: Thu 24^th Feb 2011, 07:30 on BBC Two Scotland

Animated high comedy-fantasy-adventure series set in a mad world, inhabited by ogres, goblins, trolls and elves, where literally anything can happen. Show more

Contributors

Randalf:: David Jason
Norbert Benson:: Tim Whitnall
Dr Cuddles:: Jonathan Keeble
Horned Baron Smink:: Buzz Hawkins
Ingrid Margot Spellbook:: Melissa Sinden
Veronica Pesticide:: Janet James
Newt:: Paul Leyshon
Writer:: Rebecca Stevens
Producer:: Phil Chalk
Executive Producer:: Sarah Muller

Genres

Children'sEntertainment & Comedy

Formats

Animation

Brand

Series

Muddle Earth

Series 1

Episode 2: Ice Cold in Muddle

First broadcast: Tue 16^th Mar 2010, 15:50 on BBC One WestLatest broadcast: Fri 25^th Feb 2011, 07:30 on BBC Two England

Animated high comedy-fantasy-adventure series set in a mad world, inhabited by ogres, goblins, trolls and elves, where literally anything can happen. Show more

Contributors

Randalf:: David Jason
Norbert Benson:: Tim Whitnall
Dr Cuddles:: Jonathan Keeble
Horned Baron Smink:: Buzz Hawkins
Ingrid Margot Spellbook:: Melissa Sinden
Veronica Pesticide:: Janet James
Newt:: Paul Leyshon
Writer:: Rob Sprackling
Producer:: Phil Chalk
Executive Producer:: Sarah Muller
Writer:: Johnny Smith

Genres

Children'sEntertainment & Comedy

Formats

Animation

Brand

Series

Muddle Earth

Series 1

Episode 3: Ogre the Hills and Far Away

First broadcast: Wed 17^th Mar 2010, 15:50 on BBC One ScotlandLatest broadcast: Mon 28^th Feb 2011, 07:30 on BBC Two England

Animated high comedy-fantasy-adventure series set in a mad world, inhabited by ogres, goblins, trolls and elves, where literally anything can happen. Show more

Contributors

Randalf:: David Jason
Norbert Benson:: Tim Whitnall
Dr Cuddles:: Jonathan Keeble
Horned Baron Smink:: Buzz Hawkins
Ingrid Margot Spellbook:: Melissa Sinden
Veronica Pesticide:: Janet James
Newt:: Paul Leyshon
Writer:: Gerard Harris
Producer:: Phil Chalk
Executive Producer:: Sarah Muller
Snuggly Wuggly:: Joanna Ruiz

Genres

Children'sEntertainment & Comedy

Formats

Animation

Brand

Series