One of the world’s greatest writers - Hilary Mantel - delves into her own history, intertwining the themes of the Wolf Hall trilogy with stories from her own life. Show more
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The One Show
28/08/2019
29 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC One LondonLatest broadcast: on BBC One Scotland HD
Matt Baker and Emma Willis talk to actors Holliday Grainger and Ben Miles about their new drama The Capture. Dominic Littlewood talks about PPI. Show more
When British soldier Shaun Emery is accused of a crime he strenuously denies, newly promoted DI Rachel Carey is assigned to investigate. Show more
The shooting at Wimpole Mews leads to press attention, and Christine decides to sell her story. A chill wind begins to blow for War Minister John Profumo. Show more
Drama about the notorious Profumo Affair. In 1960s London, model Christine Keeler deals with an explosive love triangle, while War Minister John Profumo seeks press attention. Show more
Pressure mounts and Christine flees to Spain. Profumo orders Stephen Ward to intervene as her story nears publication. Show more
Christine’s star rises, while Profumo has to face the music. As the powers that be come after Stephen Ward in retribution, friendships and loyalties are tested to the limit. Show more
Stephen Ward is on trial at the Old Bailey. He trusts his friends in high places to help him, but will Christine's lie about Lucky Gordon be revealed in court? Show more
Stephen's life hangs in the balance as his sentence is decided. Christine's lie about Lucky Gordon haunts her as she faces trial for perjury. Show more
Drama series centring around an Italian detective. Zen is sent to re-investigate a murder, which may spark a political scandal. Meanwhile, a gangster seeks revenge. Show more
Front Row
Dawn French, Coldplay album reviewed, Ben Miles on Thomas Cromwell
30 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW
Available for over a year
Actress, writer and comedian Dawn French, Coldplay album Ghost Stories reviewed, and actor Ben Miles on playing Thomas Cromwell in the stage adaptation of Hilary Mantel's novels. Show more
Man About the House
Episode 3: The Middle Of, by James Meek
15 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra
A man returns to his former marital home and discovers subtle changes have taken place - in every room. Three stories exploring men's relationships with their homes. From Nov 2014. Show more
Front Row
The Lehman Trilogy, Now That's What I Call Music 100, Zaffar Kunial
30 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW
Available for over a year
Simon Russell Beale, Adam Godley and Ben Miles on The Lehman Trilogy at the National Theatre, directed by Sam Mendes. Plus 100 albums of Now That's What I Call Music. Show more
In the week that saw Google face a grilling over their UK tax deal, Katherine Jakeways tells the story of a student who makes a complex fiscal arrangement of her own. Show more
Defoe
Defoe: Merchant, Writer, Convict, Spy
45 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW
Ben Miles is Daniel Defoe in Philip Palmer's drama about the great writer's earlier years, when he was a hack, political meddler, spy, as well as inmate at Newgate gaol. Show more
Moll Flanders
Episode 1
1 hour
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra
4 Extra Debut. The story of the fortunes and misfortunes of the lusty and resourceful 18th century heroine. Stars Jessica Hynes and Ben Miles. Show more
Moll Flanders
Episode 2
1 hour
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Can our 18th century heroine be saved from a certain fate at the Old Bailey? Stars Jessica Hynes and Ben Miles. Show more
Defoe
A Journal of the Plague Year
1 hour
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FM
Ben Miles stars as the chameleon writer, businessman, debtor and hack, Daniel Defoe. In 1722, Defoe begins his fictional journal of the Great Plague. Dramatised by Michael Butt. Show more
As Lark Rise and Candleford are transformed into magical places, some of the residents find themselves driven to speak difficult truths amid the gift giving and carol singing. Show more
Saturday Drama
Woman in Mind
1 hour, 30 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW
Alan Ayckbourn's darkly comic play about a woman's mental breakdown. After a blow to the head, Susan encounters an alternative, fantasy family. Show more