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Rumpole

Rumpole and the Old Boy Net

Duration: 44 minutes

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

4 Extra Debut. Rumpole's new pupil, Phillida Trant, causes trouble in a sordid little case of blackmail. Stars Benedict Cumberbatch, Jasmine Hyde and Nigel Anthony. Show more

Contributors

Erskine-Brown:
Nigel Anthony
Sir Cuthbert:
Ewan Bailey
Phillida Trant:
Cathy Sara
Judge Bullingham:
Stephen Critchlow
Stephen Lucas:
Stephen Critchlow
Director:
Marilyn Imrie

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Rumpole

Duration: 45 minutes

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

4 Extra Debut. Rebecca misses her Dad. What if she could have him back as he was? Magical family comedy about dementia. Stars Raquel Cassidy. Show more

Contributors

Genres

Duration: 15 minutes

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

Available for years

Pursuing her missing sister into some uncharted planets, Ambassador B finds a world of constant war. Stars Fenella Woolgar. Show more

Duration: 1 hour, 19 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC FourLatest broadcast: on BBC Four HD

Available for years

Dramatised portrait of the popular comedian, who craved fame and recognition throughout his career but was never comfortable with his own identity. Adapted from Williams's own words. Show more

Contributors

Kenneth Williams:
Michael Sheen
Nicholas Parsons:
Nicholas Parsons
Tony Hancock:
Martin Trenaman
Charles Hawtrey:
David Charles
Kenneth Halliwell :
Ewan Bailey
Joan Sims:
Beatie Edney
Charlie Williams:
Peter Wight
Joe Orton:
Kenny Doughty
Lou Williams:
Cheryl Campbell

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Formats

Incredible Women

Series 4

Maria Webber

Duration: 15 minutes

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

Available for years

Rebecca Front introduces us to the government's new special adviser to schools, Maria Webber, with the help of her brother, interviewer Jeremy Front. Show more

Incredible Women

Series 4

31/12/2015

Duration: 15 minutes

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

Available for years

Rebecca Front and Jeremy Front introduce us to crime writer Linda Ridley, who draws on her East End background to write bestsellers chock-full of gruesome crimes. Show more

Modern Morality Tales

Moderation by Lin Coghlan

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 3Latest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Available for years

Eve encounters her spiritual estate agent in a car crash. Tales inspired by medieval morality plays starring Rebecca Front. Show more

15 Minute Drama

Pepys: After the Fire

Episode 1

Duration: 15 minutes

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

As the Great Fire of London in 1666 smoulders, Samuel Pepys remembers the homeless camped out on Moorfields. With Kris Marshall. Show more

Contributors

Samuel Pepys:
Kris Marshall
Elizabeth Pepys:
Katherine Jakeways
Mary Skinner:
Eiry Thomas
John Evelyn:
Mathew Baynton
King Charles II:
Ewan Bailey
Director:
Kate McAll

Genres

Duration: 45 minutes

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

By Joseph Wilde. Unsettling drama set in the near future. When a couple discover that they cannot have a healthy baby naturally, Zenith Genomics seems to offer the solution. Show more

15 Minute Drama

How to Survive the Roman Empire, by Pliny and Me

Episode 2

Duration: 15 minutes

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

Despite not believing in such things, Pliny has fallen in love at first sight. Meanwhile, Doris makes a surprising confession. By Hattie Naylor. Show more

Duration: 44 minutes

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

Available for years

When Pilgrim visits the home where he placed Mr Delancey's daughter, India, he learns that she has been abducted. But could looking for her be walking into the King's trap? Show more

From Fact to Fiction

Series 19

Changes

Duration: 13 minutes

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

By Graham White. In the wake of David Bowie's passing, Marc and Thom's parents reveal how Bowie's radical attitude once inspired dad's experiments with mascara. Show more

15 Minute Drama

The Diary of Samuel Pepys: Series 5

Episode 3

Duration: 15 minutes

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

Sam hears that Lady Sandwich has arrived at his house, but is embarrassed to find her using the chamber pot in the dining room. With Kris Marshall and Katherine Jakeways. Show more

Contributors

Samuel Pepys:
Kris Marshall
Elizabeth Pepys:
Katherine Jakeways
Lady Sandwich:
Bethan Walker
Edward, Lord Sandwich:
Blake Ritson
Lord Clarendon:
Ewan Bailey
Director:
Kate McAll

Genres

15 Minute Drama

Welcome to Zaatari

Episode 1

Duration: 15 minutes

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

Available for 12 months

Why would anyone plant a garden in Zaatari Refugee Camp? Show more

15 Minute Drama

Welcome to Zaatari

Episode 2

Duration: 15 minutes

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

Available for 12 months

They are partying in Amman tonight. And finding too many ways to say goodbye. Show more

15 Minute Drama

Welcome to Zaatari

Episode 3

Duration: 15 minutes

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

Available for 12 months

Marwan's 'friends' know all the routes west. All you need is plenty of money. Show more

15 Minute Drama

Welcome to Zaatari

Episode 4

Duration: 15 minutes

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

Available for 12 months

One family's story from Zaatari Camp, adapted from an Arabic audio drama about Syrian refugees in Jordan. Yara wants to talk marriage. Reem does not. Show more

15 Minute Drama

Welcome to Zaatari

Episode 5

Duration: 15 minutes

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

Available for 12 months

One family's story from Zaatari Camp, adapted from an Arabic audio drama about Syrian refugees in Jordan. Imad crossed the water two days ago. There is still no news. Show more

The Real George Orwell

Homage to Catalonia

Episode 1

Duration: 1 hour

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

Franco's Nationalists reject Spain's Republican government. Eric Blair reports the fight against fascism. Stars Joseph Millson. Show more

Contributors

Eric Blair:
Joseph Millson
Eileen Blair:
Lyndsey Marshal
Georges Kopp:
Ewan Bailey
Spanish volunteer:
Javier Marzan
Henry Miller:
Richard Laing
John McNair:
John McAndrew
Benjamin:
Jon Lolis
Tom Gallagher:
Gareth Pierce
Fascist soldier:
Asier Newman
Director:
Kate McAll

The Real George Orwell

Homage to Catalonia

Episode 2

Duration: 1 hour

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

Caught between the different factions of their own side, Eric and Eileen are forced to escape from Spain. Stars Lyndsey Marshal. Show more

Contributors

Eric Blair:
Joseph Millson
Eileen Blair:
Lyndsey Marshal
Georges Kopp:
Ewan Bailey
Spanish volunteer:
Javier Marzan
Henry Miller:
Richard Laing
John McNair:
John McAndrew
Benjamin:
Jon Lolis
Tom Gallagher:
Gareth Pierce
Fascist militiaman:
Asier Newman
Director:
Kate McAll