Programme Index

Discover 11,128,835 listings and 279,809 playable programmes from the BBC

Results 1 to 20 of 145 for your search filters
Filter by channel

Primo Levi's The Periodic Table

Episode 3: Sulphur and Titanium

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FM

Ben Crowe plays a boilerman who saves Primo's factory from disaster, and Evie Killip reads a short story about a little girl who is fascinated by a man painting with white paint. Show more

Contributors

Actor:
Ben Crowe
Author:
Primo Levi
Adaptor:
Graham White
Director:
Marc Beeby
Director:
Emma Harding
Producer:
Marc Beeby
Producer:
Emma Harding

Genres

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FM

Set in the ancient world, a prospector travels from northern to southern Europe in search of the valuable, but toxic, lead rock. Read by Paul Copley. Show more

Contributors

Author:
Primo Levi
Adaptor:
Graham White
Director:
Marc Beeby
Director:
Emma Harding
Producer:
Marc Beeby
Producer:
Emma Harding

Genres

Drama on 3

Rhinoceros in Love

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 3

By Liao Yimei. A dark romance about a rhinoceros keeper, Malu, who falls in love with his beautiful neighbour, Mingming. With Jason Wong and Vera Chok. Show more

Contributors

Writer:
Liao Yimei
Minming:
Vera Chok
Toothbrush:
Jonathan Forbes
Daxian:
Paul Heath
Love Professor/TV Host:
Monty d'Inverno
Director:
Emma Harding

Drama on 3

Song of Myself

Duration: 1 hour, 39 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 3Latest broadcast: on BBC Radio 3

A new reading of Walt Whitman's Song of Myself, with excerpts from Orson Welles's 1953 version alongside the voices of actors Michael Sheen, Clarke Peters and Eleanor Bron. Show more

Contributors

Genres

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FM

Janet Suzman introduces Levi's stories about the elements, dramatised by Graham White. 1820s - Paul Hilton plays a captain living on a remote island of strange chemical properties. Show more

Contributors

Abrahams:
Paul Hilton
Willem:
Leo Wan
Rebecca:
Debra Baker
Author:
Primo Levi
Adaptor:
Graham White
Director:
Marc Beeby
Director:
Emma Harding
Producer:
Marc Beeby
Producer:
Emma Harding

Genres

15 Minute Drama

Beatrice Hitchman - Petite Mort

Episode 1

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra

4 Extra Debut. A 1914 silent film holds the key to an infamous murder trial. Thriller starring 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
Feuillade:
John Norton
Paul LeClerc:
John Norton
Elodie Kernuac:
Priyanga Burford
Inspector Japy:
Michael Bertenshaw
Dr Langlois:
Sean Murray
Director:
Emma Harding
Producer:
Emma Harding

15 Minute Drama

Beatrice Hitchman - Petite Mort

Episode 2

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra

1913 Paris, where aspiring actress Adele Roux arrives at the studios and meets a charismatic producer. Starring 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
Feuillade:
John Norton
Paul LeClerc:
John Norton
Elodie Kernuac:
Priyanga Burford
Inspector Japy:
Michael Bertenshaw
Dr Langlois:
Sean Murray
Director:
Emma Harding
Producer:
Emma Harding

15 Minute Drama

Beatrice Hitchman - Petite Mort

Episode 3

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra

The young Adele Roux is taken by surprise when her younger sister Camille turns up at her door. Thriller stars Honor Blackman 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
Feuillade:
John Norton
Paul LeClerc:
John Norton
Elodie Kernuac:
Priyanga Burford
Inspector Japy:
Michael Bertenshaw
Dr Langlois:
Sean Murray
Director:
Emma Harding
Producer:
Emma Harding

15 Minute Drama

Beatrice Hitchman - Petite Mort

Episode 4

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: 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
Feuillade:
John Norton
Paul LeClerc:
John Norton
Elodie Kernuac:
Priyanga Burford
Inspector Japy:
Michael Bertenshaw
Dr Langlois:
Sean Murray
Director:
Emma Harding
Producer:
Emma Harding

15 Minute Drama

Beatrice Hitchman - Petite Mort

Episode 5

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: 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
Feuillade:
John Norton
Paul LeClerc:
John Norton
Elodie Kernuac:
Priyanga Burford
Inspector Japy:
Michael Bertenshaw
Dr Langlois:
Sean Murray
Director:
Emma Harding
Producer:
Emma Harding

15 Minute Drama

Beatrice Hitchman - Petite Mort

Episode 7

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: 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
Feuillade:
John Norton
Paul LeClerc:
John Norton
Elodie Kernuac:
Priyanga Burford
Inspector Japy:
Michael Bertenshaw
Dr Langlois:
Sean Murray
Director:
Emma Harding
Producer:
Emma Harding

15 Minute Drama

Beatrice Hitchman - Petite Mort

Episode 6

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: 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
Feuillade:
John Norton
Paul LeClerc:
John Norton
Elodie Kernuac:
Priyanga Burford
Inspector Japy:
Michael Bertenshaw
Dr Langlois:
Sean Murray
Director:
Emma Harding
Producer:
Emma Harding

15 Minute Drama

Beatrice Hitchman - Petite Mort

Episode 8

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: 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
Feuillade:
John Norton
Paul LeClerc:
John Norton
Elodie Kernuac:
Priyanga Burford
Inspector Japy:
Michael Bertenshaw
Dr Langlois:
Sean Murray
Director:
Emma Harding
Producer:
Emma Harding

15 Minute Drama

Beatrice Hitchman - Petite Mort

Episode 10

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: 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
Feuillade:
John Norton
Paul LeClerc:
John Norton
Elodie Kernuac:
Priyanga Burford
Inspector Japy:
Michael Bertenshaw
Dr Langlois:
Sean Murray
Director:
Emma Harding
Producer:
Emma Harding

15 Minute Drama

Beatrice Hitchman - Petite Mort

Episode 9

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: 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
Feuillade:
John Norton
Paul LeClerc:
John Norton
Elodie Kernuac:
Priyanga Burford
Inspector Japy:
Michael Bertenshaw
Dr Langlois:
Sean Murray
Director:
Emma Harding
Producer:
Emma Harding

From Fact to Fiction

Series 18

Episode 6: Lexicon

Duration: 13 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW

Poet Glyn Maxwell responds to the Greece situation and imagines a nation in crisis as debts are called in and deadlines missed. Show more

Contributors

Sally Utterley:
Sally Phillips
Colin Erasmus:
David Acton
Professor Z:
David Hounslow
Cherry-Ann:
Alex Tregear
Producer:
Emma Harding
Director:
Toby Swift

Genres

Midnight's Children

Part 4: All India Radio

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW

Salman Rushdie's dazzling novel of love, history and magic, dramatised by Ayeesha Menon, starring Nikesh Patel. Saleem indulges his ability to tune into other people's thoughts. Show more

Contributors

Young Saleem:
Zain Syed
Young Jamila:
Misha Shah
Evie Burns:
Kerry Gooderson
The Teacher:
Selva Rasalingam
The Shopkeeper:
Abhin Galeya
Midnight’s Child:
Nael Ameen
Midnight’s Child:
Nikita Mehta
Midnight’s Child:
Shiven Shankar
Midnight’s Child:
Shreya Shah
Director:
Tracey Neale
Director:
Emma Harding
Producer:
Tracey Neale
Producer:
Emma Harding

Genres

Open Book

Literary Landscape: John Banville and 1950s Dublin

Duration: 28 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW

Available for over a year

Books news and features with Mariella Frostrup. John Banville takes Mariella on a tour of the foggy streets, smoke-filled bars and genteel hotel tea rooms of 1950s Dublin. Show more

Drama on 3

Iphigenia in Crimea

Duration: 1 hour, 29 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 3Latest broadcast: on BBC Radio 3

Available for years

Tony Harrison's most recent play imagines Crimean War soldiers in Ukraine staging an all-male production of Euripides's Iphigenia in Tauris. Stars Blake Ritson and Robert Emms. Show more

Contributors

Lieutenant/Iphigenia/Athena:
Blake Ritson
Orestes:
Robert Emms
Sergeant/Thoas:
John Dougall
Irish soldier/Cowherd/Chorus:
Eugene O'Hare
Soldier/Messenger/Chorus:
Michael Colgan
Soldier/Chorus of Greek Women:
David Sterne
Soldier/Chorus of Greek Women:
Gavi Singh Chera
Soldier/Chorus of Greek Women:
John Bowler
Soldier/Chorus of Greek Women:
Finlay Robertson
Composer:
Jon Nicholls
Director:
Emma Harding

Genres