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Incredible Women

Series 4

Maria Webber

Duration: 15 minutes

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

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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

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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

15 Minute Drama

Welcome to Zaatari

Episode 1

Duration: 15 minutes

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

Duration: 44 minutes

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

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First of three new plays charting British feminism through three generations of women. Birmingham, 1975. Susan tries to forge a new life for herself in a commune. By Lucy Catherine Show more

Home Front

13 January 1916 - Hilary Pearce

Duration: 11 minutes

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

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On this day, shares in the Pleasure Gardens Theatre were auctioned, and Hilary Pearce is disappointed. Show more

Contributors

Hilary Pearce:
Craige Els
Ruby Tulliver:
Martine McCutcheon
Lilian Frost:
Alex Tregear
Roland Pemble:
Jack Holden
Ivy Layton:
Lizzy Watts
Ivor Davies:
Alun Raglan
Auctioneer:
Gerard McDermott
Mr Martindale:
Ewan Bailey

Home Front

2 February 1916 - Isabel Graham

Duration: 11 minutes

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

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On this day, the Board of Agriculture issued a notice advising that convalescent soldiers could be used for farm work, and Isabel tries hard to find something for Cristine to do. Show more

Contributors

Isabel Graham:
Keely Beresford
Johnnie Marshall:
Paul Ready
Sylvia Graham:
Joanna David
Gabriel Graham:
Michael Bertenshaw
Queenie Penfold:
Lorna Nickson Brown
Councillor Pepper:
Ewan Bailey
Town Clerk:
Leo Wan

Home Front

4 April 1916 - Isaac Cox (Season 7 start)

Duration: 11 minutes

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

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On this day in 1916, strikers returned to work at the Clyde shipyards, and at Halecot Farm the future of Isaac Cox's family hangs in the balance. Show more

Contributors

Isaac Cox:
James Lailey
Adam Wilson:
Billy Kennedy
Cyrus Colville:
Anton Lesser
Elspeth Taverner:
Kelly Williams
Hetty Cox:
Adie Allen
John Rossiter:
Mark Carey
Lewis Cox:
Dylan Edwards
Morris Battley:
Sean Baker
Auctioneer:
Ewan Bailey

Home Front - Omnibus

Episode 48: 4-8 April 1916 (Season 7 start)

Duration: 58 minutes

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

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In the week in 1916 when a Zeppelin raid dropped bombs on the north east coast, old feuds are reignited in Ashburton. Show more

Contributors

Hetty Cox:
Adie Allen
Morris Battley:
Sean Baker
Alexander Gidley:
Matthew Beard
Cora Gidley:
Joanna Monro
Gabriel Graham:
Michael Bertenshaw
Tobias Holden:
Toby Bryant
John Rossiter:
Mark Carey
Ambrose Nichols:
Steve Clark
Sylvia Graham:
Joanna David
Lewis Cox:
Dylan Edwards
Adam Wilson:
Billy Kennedy
Isaac Cox:
James Lailey
Cyrus Colville:
Anton Lesser
Primrose Rutter:
Jade Matthew
Hector Gidley:
Brian Protheroe
Effie Taverner:
Lizzie Stables
Gert Battley:
Maggie Steed
Martin Ogden:
Jamie Wilkes
Elspeth Taverner:
Kelly Williams

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Home Front

20 May 1916 - Cyrus Colville

Duration: 11 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FM

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An air raid on Kent destroys a public house, while in the county tribunal in Exeter, Cyrus Colville is on fiery form. Show more

Contributors

Cyrus Colville:
Anton Lesser
Alexander Gidley:
Matthew Beard
Bertram Colville:
Nick Underwood
Burroughs:
Sargon Yelda
Edwin Lloyd:
Finn den Hertog
Marcus Goodridge:
Max Bennett
Tobias Holden:
Toby Bryant
William Fulford:
Ryan Coath
Mrs Taylor:
Claire Sellers
Selleck:
Ewan Bailey

Incredible Women

Series 4

Kirstie Clarke

Duration: 15 minutes

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

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Meet Kirstie Clarke. She tells it like it is. No matter who she offends. Rebecca Front introduces us to this incredible woman, with the help of her brother, Jeremy Front. Show more

Drama on 4

Ambiguous Loss

Episode 1: 477 Days

Duration: 45 minutes

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

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Around 250,000 people go missing in the UK each year. Most return within days. Michael Butt tells the story of the Stephens family whose wait for news continues 16 months later. Show more

Drama on 4

Ambiguous Loss

Episode 2: No Man's Land

Duration: 45 minutes

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

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Sally Stephens has not seen or heard from husband Aidan for 16 months. Can he ever go back to his family after the devastation of what's happened? Show more

Drama on 4

Ambiguous Loss

Episode 3: Home

Duration: 45 minutes

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

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Out of the blue, the Stephens family hear that Aidan wants to return home, 17 months after going missing. Show more

Home Front

5 April 1916 - John Rossiter

Duration: 11 minutes

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

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On this day in 1916, a Zeppelin raid dropped bombs on the North East coast, while at Spittal End Farm, conscription appears on the horizon. Show more

Contributors

John Rossiter:
Mark Carey
Ambrose Nichols:
Steve Clark
Cora Gidley:
Joanna Monro
Gert Battley:
Maggie Steed
Hector Gidley:
Brian Protheroe
Morris Battley:
Sean Baker
Tobias Holden:
Toby Bryant

Behind Closed Doors

Series 3

Protection

Duration: 44 minutes

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

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Barrister Rebecca Nyman is representing Harry, a husband, whose wife, Mary, has been in a minimally conscious state for over three years. Should Mary be allowed to die? Show more

Contributors

Barrister Rebecca Nyman:
Clare Corbett
Mr Buchar:
Vincent Ebrahim
Justice Rainer:
Elizabeth Bennett
Gavin Howell:
Ewan Bailey
Emily Howell:
Amy Shindler
Dr Raplock:
Clare Perkins
Mrs Forest:
Clare Perkins
Professor Rushmore:
Brian Protheroe
Megan Trantor:
Bettrys Jones
Director:
David Neville
Producer:
David Neville

Duration: 44 minutes

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

Available for years

1995. Emma works for New Labour. But how far have attitudes to women in the workplace evolved? Second of 3 plays charting feminism through 3 generations of women. By Lucy Catherine Show more