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Series

15 Minute Drama

Beatrice Hitchman - Petite Mort

Episode 4

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: Thu 31^st Oct 2013, 10:45 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Fri 15^th Jun 2018, 02:30 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Adele is drawn ever closer to her mistress, while betraying her with her husband. Thriller stars Honor Blackman, Shelley Conn and Mariah Gale. Show more

Contributors

Madame Adele Roux:: Honor Blackman
Juliette Blanc:: Shelley Conn
Adele Roux:: Mariah Gale
Andre Durand:: Marcus D'Amico
Luce Durand ("Terpsichore"):: Samantha Spiro
Camille Roux:: Georgie Fuller
Pere Simon:: David Seddon
Peyssac:: David Seddon
Mathilde:: Maria Teresa Creasey
Aurelie:: Maria Teresa Creasey
Feuillade:: John Norton
Paul LeClerc:: John Norton
Lazard:: John Norton
Elodie Kernuac:: Priyanga Burford
Inspector Japy:: Michael Bertenshaw
Harbleu:: Michael Bertenshaw
Rinaldi:: Michael Bertenshaw
Dr Langlois:: Sean Murray
Judge:: Sean Murray
Director:: Emma Harding
Producer:: Emma Harding
Adaptor:: Miranda Davies
Author:: Beatrice Hitchman

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15 Minute Drama

Beatrice Hitchman - Petite Mort

Episode 5

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: Fri 1^st Nov 2013, 10:45 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Sat 16^th Jun 2018, 02:30 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

In 1913 Paris, Adele Roux begins a dizzying affair with her mistress. Erotic thriller starring Mariah Gale and Samantha Spiro. Show more

Contributors

Madame Adele Roux:: Honor Blackman
Juliette Blanc:: Shelley Conn
Adele Roux:: Mariah Gale
Andre Durand:: Marcus D'Amico
Luce Durand ("Terpsichore"):: Samantha Spiro
Camille Roux:: Georgie Fuller
Pere Simon:: David Seddon
Peyssac:: David Seddon
Mathilde:: Maria Teresa Creasey
Aurelie:: Maria Teresa Creasey
Feuillade:: John Norton
Paul LeClerc:: John Norton
Lazard:: John Norton
Elodie Kernuac:: Priyanga Burford
Inspector Japy:: Michael Bertenshaw
Harbleu:: Michael Bertenshaw
Rinaldi:: Michael Bertenshaw
Dr Langlois:: Sean Murray
Judge:: Sean Murray
Director:: Emma Harding
Producer:: Emma Harding
Adaptor:: Miranda Davies
Author:: Beatrice Hitchman

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Series

15 Minute Drama

Beatrice Hitchman - Petite Mort

Episode 7

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 5^th Nov 2013, 10:45 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Wed 20^th Jun 2018, 02:30 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

The lovers plan to run away, but Luce does not yet know that Adele has taken her film part. Starring Samantha Spiro and Mariah Gale. Show more

Contributors

Madame Adele Roux:: Honor Blackman
Juliette Blanc:: Shelley Conn
Adele Roux:: Mariah Gale
Andre Durand:: Marcus D'Amico
Luce Durand ("Terpsichore"):: Samantha Spiro
Camille Roux:: Georgie Fuller
Pere Simon:: David Seddon
Peyssac:: David Seddon
Mathilde:: Maria Teresa Creasey
Aurelie:: Maria Teresa Creasey
Feuillade:: John Norton
Paul LeClerc:: John Norton
Lazard:: John Norton
Elodie Kernuac:: Priyanga Burford
Inspector Japy:: Michael Bertenshaw
Harbleu:: Michael Bertenshaw
Rinaldi:: Michael Bertenshaw
Dr Langlois:: Sean Murray
Judge:: Sean Murray
Director:: Emma Harding
Producer:: Emma Harding
Adaptor:: Miranda Davies
Author:: Beatrice Hitchman

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Brand

Series

15 Minute Drama

Beatrice Hitchman - Petite Mort

Episode 6

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 4^th Nov 2013, 10:45 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Tue 19^th Jun 2018, 02:30 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

New Year 1914. Hurt and confused by Luce's treatment of her, Adele succumbs to temptation and betrays her lover. Tale of love and silent cinema stars Mariah Gale and Samantha Spiro. Show more

Contributors

Madame Adele Roux:: Honor Blackman
Juliette Blanc:: Shelley Conn
Adele Roux:: Mariah Gale
Andre Durand:: Marcus D'Amico
Luce Durand ("Terpsichore"):: Samantha Spiro
Camille Roux:: Georgie Fuller
Pere Simon:: David Seddon
Peyssac:: David Seddon
Mathilde:: Maria Teresa Creasey
Aurelie:: Maria Teresa Creasey
Feuillade:: John Norton
Paul LeClerc:: John Norton
Lazard:: John Norton
Elodie Kernuac:: Priyanga Burford
Inspector Japy:: Michael Bertenshaw
Harbleu:: Michael Bertenshaw
Rinaldi:: Michael Bertenshaw
Dr Langlois:: Sean Murray
Judge:: Sean Murray
Director:: Emma Harding
Producer:: Emma Harding
Adaptor:: Miranda Davies
Author:: Beatrice Hitchman

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Brand

Series

15 Minute Drama

Beatrice Hitchman - Petite Mort

Episode 8

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 6^th Nov 2013, 10:45 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Thu 21^st Jun 2018, 02:30 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

1914 Paris, and Andre discovers Adele and Luce's affair - with violent consequences. Starring Marcus D'Amico and Mariah Gale. Show more

Contributors

Madame Adele Roux:: Honor Blackman
Juliette Blanc:: Shelley Conn
Adele Roux:: Mariah Gale
Andre Durand:: Marcus D'Amico
Luce Durand ("Terpsichore"):: Samantha Spiro
Camille Roux:: Georgie Fuller
Pere Simon:: David Seddon
Peyssac:: David Seddon
Mathilde:: Maria Teresa Creasey
Aurelie:: Maria Teresa Creasey
Feuillade:: John Norton
Paul LeClerc:: John Norton
Lazard:: John Norton
Elodie Kernuac:: Priyanga Burford
Inspector Japy:: Michael Bertenshaw
Harbleu:: Michael Bertenshaw
Rinaldi:: Michael Bertenshaw
Dr Langlois:: Sean Murray
Judge:: Sean Murray
Director:: Emma Harding
Producer:: Emma Harding
Adaptor:: Miranda Davies
Author:: Beatrice Hitchman

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Brand

Series

15 Minute Drama

Beatrice Hitchman - Petite Mort

Episode 10

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: Fri 8^th Nov 2013, 10:45 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Sat 23^rd Jun 2018, 02:30 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

1967 Paris. Juliette finally discovers the truth about the film of Petite Mort and the enigmatic Madame Roux. Stars Honor Blackman and Shelley Conn. Show more

Contributors

Madame Adele Roux:: Honor Blackman
Juliette Blanc:: Shelley Conn
Adele Roux:: Mariah Gale
Andre Durand:: Marcus D'Amico
Luce Durand ("Terpsichore"):: Samantha Spiro
Camille Roux:: Georgie Fuller
Pere Simon:: David Seddon
Peyssac:: David Seddon
Mathilde:: Maria Teresa Creasey
Aurelie:: Maria Teresa Creasey
Feuillade:: John Norton
Paul LeClerc:: John Norton
Lazard:: John Norton
Elodie Kernuac:: Priyanga Burford
Inspector Japy:: Michael Bertenshaw
Harbleu:: Michael Bertenshaw
Rinaldi:: Michael Bertenshaw
Dr Langlois:: Sean Murray
Judge:: Sean Murray
Director:: Emma Harding
Producer:: Emma Harding
Adaptor:: Miranda Davies
Author:: Beatrice Hitchman

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Brand

Series

15 Minute Drama

Beatrice Hitchman - Petite Mort

Episode 9

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: Thu 7^th Nov 2013, 10:45 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Fri 22^nd Jun 2018, 02:30 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

The young Adele Roux arrives to watch the trial of her former employers and lovers. Starring Mariah Gale and Honor Blackman. Show more

Contributors

Madame Adele Roux:: Honor Blackman
Juliette Blanc:: Shelley Conn
Adele Roux:: Mariah Gale
Andre Durand:: Marcus D'Amico
Luce Durand ("Terpsichore"):: Samantha Spiro
Camille Roux:: Georgie Fuller
Pere Simon:: David Seddon
Peyssac:: David Seddon
Mathilde:: Maria Teresa Creasey
Aurelie:: Maria Teresa Creasey
Feuillade:: John Norton
Paul LeClerc:: John Norton
Lazard:: John Norton
Elodie Kernuac:: Priyanga Burford
Inspector Japy:: Michael Bertenshaw
Harbleu:: Michael Bertenshaw
Rinaldi:: Michael Bertenshaw
Dr Langlois:: Sean Murray
Judge:: Sean Murray
Director:: Emma Harding
Producer:: Emma Harding
Adaptor:: Miranda Davies
Author:: Beatrice Hitchman

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Series

Brazilian Bonanza

Episode 3: Valdir Peres, Juanito and Poloskei

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: Fri 18^th Oct 2013, 15:45 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Thu 1^st Jun 2017, 21:00 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

By Antonio Prata. In suburban 1980s Brazil, status and wealth are measured by the size and sophistication of the toys. Show more

Brazilian Bonanza

Episode 1: Lost Time

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: Fri 4^th Oct 2013, 15:45 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Tue 30^th May 2017, 21:00 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

By Tatiana Salem Levy: 4 Extra Debut. The legacy of Brazil's military regime of the 70s and 80s. Read by Barbara Flynn and Georgie Fuller, with Joel MacCormack. Show more

Contributors

Reader:: Barbara Flynn
Reader:: Georgie Fuller
Reader:: Joel MacCormack
Producer:: Elizabeth Allard
Abridger:: Miranda Davies
Writer:: Tatiana Salem Levy

Genres

Drama

Formats

Audiobooks

Series

Brazilian Bonanza

BBC National Short Story Award

BBC National Short Story Award 2014

Episode 3: The Taxidermist's Daughter

BBC National Short Story Award

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 24^th Sep 2014, 15:30 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Thu 2^nd Oct 2014, 00:00 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

In Francesca Rhydderch's shortlisted story, set in the aftermath of WWI, Daisy comes of age. Carys Eleri reads. Show more

Contributors

Reader:: Carys Eleri
Writer:: Francesca Rhydderch
Abridger:: Miranda Davies
Producer:: Elizabeth Allard

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Drama

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Audiobooks

Brand

Series

BBC National Short Story Award: BBC National Short Story Award 2014

Jennifer Egan - Emerald City and Other Stories

Episode 3: One Piece

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: Sun 15^th Apr 2012, 19:45 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Mon 10^th Sep 2018, 21:00 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

After a tragic accident, a young girl makes the ultimate sacrifice to save her guilt-ridden brother. Read by Teresa Gallagher. Show more

Contributors

Reader:: Teresa Gallagher
Producer:: Justine Willett
Abridger:: Miranda Davies
Author:: Jennifer Egan

Genres

Drama

Series

Jennifer Egan - Emerald City and Other Stories

Episode 1: Puerto Vallarta

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: Sun 1^st Apr 2012, 19:45 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Wed 5^th Sep 2018, 21:00 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

When a girl who loves her father discovers his deception, it is time to grow up and make a choice. Read by Sasha Pick. Show more

Contributors

Reader:: Sasha Pick
Producer:: Di Speirs
Abridger:: Miranda Davies
Author:: Jennifer Egan

Genres

Drama

Series

Jennifer Egan - Emerald City and Other Stories

Episode 2: Emerald City

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: Sun 8^th Apr 2012, 19:45 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Thu 6^th Sep 2018, 21:00 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

A young man on the fringe of the fashion world comes to understand the allure and the disappointment of New York. Read by Andrew Scott. Show more

Contributors

Producer:: Di Speirs
Abridger:: Miranda Davies
Author:: Jennifer Egan
Reader:: Andrew Scott

Genres

Drama

Series

Jennifer Egan - Emerald City and Other Stories

Episode 4: Spanish Winter

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: Sun 22^nd Apr 2012, 19:45 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Tue 11^th Sep 2018, 21:00 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

After a painful divorce, a woman heads to Spain hoping to break free from the painful ties that bind. Read by Madeleine Potter. Show more

Contributors

Reader:: Madeleine Potter
Producer:: Justine Willett
Abridger:: Miranda Davies
Author:: Jennifer Egan

Genres

Drama

Series

Jennifer Egan - Emerald City and Other Stories

Episode 5: The Watch Trick

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: Sun 29^th Apr 2012, 19:45 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Wed 12^th Sep 2018, 21:00 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Hidden desires surface when the hedonistic antics of an old friend challenge a married couple's complacency. Read by Fenella Woolgar. Show more

Contributors

Reader:: Fenella Woolgar
Producer:: Gemma Jenkins
Abridger:: Miranda Davies
Author:: Jennifer Egan

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Drama

Series

Woman's Hour

International surrogacy, Eating disorders, Staying married