Programme Index

Fiery Inspiration: Amiri Baraka and the Black Arts Movement

Episode 1

BBC Radio 4 Extra

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 19^th Oct 2015, 16:00 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Fri 25^th Mar 2022, 02:30 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Available for over a year

Fiery Inspiration: Amiri Baraka and the Black Arts Movement

4 Extra Debut. Novelist Bernardine Evaristo explores the life of the man at the heart of the USA's 1960s Black Arts Movement. From 2015. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:: Bernardine Evaristo
Interviewed Guest:: Patricia St Hilaire
Interviewed Guest:: Paulette Randall
Interviewed Guest:: Hazel Carey
Interviewed Guest:: Angelina Fiordellisi
Interviewed Guest:: Jerry Gafio Watts
Actor:: Verity-May Henry
Actor:: Chris Jack
Producer:: Ekene Akalawu

Genres

Series

Classic Serial

John Wyndham - The Chrysalids

Episode 2

Duration: 58 minutes

First broadcast: Sun 5^th Aug 2012, 15:00 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Mon 7^th Mar 2016, 00:00 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Will David be forced to flee to the Fringes, the lawless territory inhabited by mutants, or risk discovery? Stars Matthew Beard, Ben Hanley, Isobel Doran and Conrad Nelson. Show more

Gwyneth Hughes - Victory

BBC Radio 4 Extra

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: Sat 9^th Aug 2014, 14:30 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Mon 24^th Dec 2018, 04:00 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

4 Extra Debut. The love triangle between Admiral Lord Nelson, Sir William Hamilton and Emma, Lady Hamilton. Starring Imogen Stubbs. From August 2014. Show more

Contributors

Emma:: Imogen Stubbs
Nelson:: Ronan Vibert
Hamilton:: Stuart Richman
Fanny:: Fiona Clarke
Mrs Cadogan:: Fiona Clarke
Kitty:: Verity-May Henry
Little Emma:: Verity-May Henry
Rev Edmund Nelson:: Seamus O'Neill
King George:: Seamus O'Neill
Beatty:: Seamus O'Neill
Greville:: Andonis James Anthony
Prince of Wales:: Andonis James Anthony
Hardy:: Andonis James Anthony
Beckford:: Jonathan Keeble
Lord St Vincent:: Jonathan Keeble
Pitt:: Jonathan Keeble
Horatia:: Sophie Downham
Writer:: Gwyneth Hughes
Producer:: Susan Roberts

Genres

DramaClassic & Period

Drama on 4

Jim Poyser - Chopin in Manchester

Duration: 45 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 9^th Apr 2013, 14:15 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Wed 7^th Mar 2018, 21:15 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

4 Extra Debut. 1848, and escaping revolution in Paris, composer Frederic Chopin gets more than he bargained for in Manchester. Stars Neil Stuke and Ian Puleston-Davies. Show more

Contributors

Chopin:: Neil Stuke
Julia:: Verity-May Henry
Salis:: Ian Puleston-Davies
Simon:: Ben Crompton
Old Man:: Ben Crompton
Delabiliere:: Eric Potts
Bright:: Eric Potts
Writer:: Jim Poyser
Producer:: Gary Brown
Director:: Gary Brown

Genres

Drama

Brand

Drama on 4

Three Soldiers

Duration: 44 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 31^st Mar 2015, 14:15 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Tue 31^st Mar 2015, 14:15 on BBC Radio 4 LW

Amanda Dalton's drama looks at three 15-year-old teenagers whose lives have been affected by war, including a young woman who has been a child soldier in the Sudan. Show more

Contributors

Angel:: Marlene Madenge
Ryan:: Ben Ryan Davies
Carly:: Shannon Flynn
Police Officer:: Chris Jack
Man:: Chris Jack
Social Worker:: Verity-May Henry
Police Officer Operator:: Verity-May Henry
Director:: Susan Roberts
Writer:: Amanda Dalton

Genres

Drama

Brand

Classic Serial

John Wyndham - The Chrysalids

Episode 1

Classic Serial: John Wyndham - The Chrysalids

Duration: 58 minutes

First broadcast: Sun 29^th Jul 2012, 15:00 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Mon 29^th Feb 2016, 00:00 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Young people with telepathic powers are persecuted for their difference. Post-apocalyptic sci-fi classic stars Matthew Beard, Ben Hanley, Isobel Doran and Conrad Nelson. Show more

Contributors

David:: Matthew Beard
Young David:: Ben Hanley
Young Sophie:: Isobel Doran
Joseph:: Conrad Nelson
Gordon:: Conrad Nelson
Axel:: Jeff Hordley
Emily:: Fiona Clarke
Anne:: Fiona Clarke
Rosalind:: Verity-May Henry
Harriet:: Emma Cunniffe
Rachel:: Emma Cunniffe
Michael:: Henry Devas
Alan:: Henry Devas
Inspector:: Robert Pickavance
Petra:: Sydney Wade
Writer:: John Wyndham
Director:: Nadia Molinari

Genres

DramaSciFi & Fantasy

Brand

Classic Serial

Series

Drama on 4

Don Shaw - Talking to Zeus

Duration: 45 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 20^th Jun 2012, 14:15 on BBC Radio 4 LWLatest broadcast: Fri 5^th May 2017, 21:15 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

4 Extra Debut. When the world-renowned environmental gardens of Helikion are threatened with closure, the staff and locals combine forces to fight its demise. Stars Brigit Forsyth. Show more

Contributors

Joy:: Brigit Forsyth
Jane:: Verity-May Henry
Pavlos:: Andonis James Anthony
Tom:: Conrad Nelson
Debbie:: Deborah McAndrew

Genres

Drama

Brand

Drama on 4

Love, War and Trains

Duration: 45 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 1^st May 2013, 14:15 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Wed 1^st May 2013, 14:15 on BBC Radio 4 LW

Funny and poignant verse drama based on the story of how poet Ian McMillan's parents got married during the Second World War. Starring Billy Boyd (Pippin in Lord of the Rings). Show more

Contributors

John:: Billy Boyd
Olive:: Verity-May Henry
Archie:: Henry Devas
Chorus:: Henry Devas
Bella:: Natalie Grady
Chorus:: Natalie Grady
Guard:: Hamilton Berstock
Redcap:: Hamilton Berstock
Writer:: Ian McMillan
Director:: Gary Brown
Producer:: Gary Brown

Genres

Drama

Brand

Drama on 4

Lindsay Williams - A Little Bit of Latitude

Duration: 45 minutes

First broadcast: Fri 24^th Aug 2012, 14:15 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Thu 13^th Jul 2017, 21:15 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

4 Extra Debut. Best friends Marie and Kitty end up on the run from security. Comic drama recorded at the Latitude Festival. With Rachel Austin. Show more

Contributors

Marie:: Verity-May Henry
Kitty:: Rachel Austin
Liam:: Damian Le Bas
Barry:: Carl Prekopp
Melody:: Candis Nergaard
Jamie:: Tom Stanley
Himself:: Stuart Maconie
Himself:: Guy Garvey
Writer:: Lindsay Williams
Producer:: Charlotte Riches
Director:: Nadia Molinari

Genres

Drama

Brand

Drama on 4

Neurotics Anonymous

Duration: 45 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 24^th Jul 2013, 14:15 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Wed 24^th Jul 2013, 14:15 on BBC Radio 4 LW

Comedy drama by Ben Crompton. Iain has OCD, lives with his mum and has never had a serious girlfriend. But now he has fallen in love and his life is about to change. Show more

Contributors

Iain:: Ben Crompton
Elsie:: Joan Kempson
Anna:: Verity-May Henry
Beany:: Michael Smiley
Preston:: Graeme Hawley
Graham:: John Henshaw
Director:: Nadia Molinari
Producer:: Nadia Molinari
Writer:: Ben Crompton

Genres

Drama

Brand

Drama on 4

Hatch, Match and Dispatch

Losing My Penny by Leah Chillery

Duration: 45 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 2^nd Jul 2014, 14:15 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Thu 30^th May 2019, 21:15 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Available for 1 day

Leo is in love with Penny and plans to marry her – possessive father permitting. But Leo is harbouring secrets. Stars Don Gilet. Show more

Contributors

Leo:: Don Gilet
Penny:: Verity-May Henry
Rita:: Kathryn Hunt
Henry:: Conrad Nelson
Duchess:: Tupele Dorgu
Bartholomew:: Fiona Clarke
Dad:: David Cann
Writer:: Leah Chillery
Director:: Gary Brown
Producer:: Gary Brown

Genres

Drama

Brand

Drama on 4: Hatch, Match and Dispatch

Series

Cyrano de Bergerac

Episode 1

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 15^th Jun 2015, 10:45 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Tue 27^th Sep 2022, 02:15 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Available for 11 months

The swordsman, philosopher and poet has one huge problem that's as plain as the nose on his face. Starring Tom Burke. Show more

Contributors

Cyrano:: Tom Burke
Roxane:: Emily Pithon
Valvert:: Jonathan Keeble
Le Bret:: Christopher Harper
De Guiche:: Conrad Nelson
Christian:: Kieran Hodgson
Ragueneau:: Roger Morlidge
Duenna:: Verity-May Henry
Author:: Edmond Rostand
Adaptor:: Glyn Maxwell
Director:: Susan Roberts

Genres

DramaClassic & Period

Series

Cyrano de Bergerac

Cyrano de Bergerac

Episode 2

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 16^th Jun 2015, 10:45 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Wed 28^th Sep 2022, 02:15 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Available for 11 months

The poet secretly loves Roxanne, but new recruit Christian has captured her heart. His wooing needs help. Edmond Rostand's classic play adapted by Glyn Maxwell. Stars Emily Pithon. Show more

Contributors

Cyrano:: Tom Burke
Roxane:: Emily Pithon
Valvert:: Jonathan Keeble
Le Bret:: Christopher Harper
De Guiche:: Conrad Nelson
Christian:: Kieran Hodgson
Ragueneau:: Roger Morlidge
Duenna:: Verity-May Henry
Author:: Edmond Rostand
Adaptor:: Glyn Maxwell
Director:: Susan Roberts

Genres

DramaClassic & Period

Series

Cyrano de Bergerac

Cyrano de Bergerac

Episode 3

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 17^th Jun 2015, 10:41 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Thu 29^th Sep 2022, 02:15 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Available for 11 months

Poet Cyrano wonders if he’s too ugly to be loved, while his rival Christian lacks a way with words! Stars Kieran Hodgson. Show more

Contributors

Cyrano:: Tom Burke
Roxane:: Emily Pithon
Clomire:: Verity-May Henry
Duenna:: Verity-May Henry
De Guiche:: Conrad Nelson
Christian:: Kieran Hodgson
Priest:: Roger Morlidge
Author:: Edmond Rostand
Adaptor:: Glyn Maxwell
Director:: Susan Roberts

Genres

DramaClassic & Period

Series

Cyrano de Bergerac

Hebburn

Series 1

Episode 5: She Doesn't Just Give It Away

BBC Two

Duration: 30 minutes

Audio described

First broadcast: Thu 15^th Nov 2012, 22:00 on BBC HDLatest broadcast: Fri 4^th Jan 2013, 00:40 on BBC Two England

Available for years

Watch now

Sitcom. It's Jack's first day back on the Hebburn Advertiser and it's also his stag night - but for Joe, the fun is limited by a new healthy diet. Show more

Contributors

Joe:: Jim Moir
Pauline:: Gina McKee
Jack:: Chris Ramsey
Sarah:: Kimberley Nixon
Dot:: Pat Dunn
Vicki:: Lisa McGrillis
Denise:: Victoria Elliot
Ramsey:: Jason Cook
Gervaise:: Neil Grainger
Big Keith:: Steffen Peddie
Hutchy:: Curtis Appleby
Siobhan:: Kathryn Hunt
Marial:: Verity-May Henry
David:: Graham Duff
Doctor:: Alfie Joey
Doorman:: Steven Hillman
Director:: Christine Gernon
Producer:: Gill Isles
Writer:: Jason Cook

Genres

Brand

Hebburn

Series

Hebburn: Series 1

Hebburn

Series 1

Episode 6: A Very Big Day

BBC Two

Duration: 30 minutes

Audio described

First broadcast: Thu 22^nd Nov 2012, 22:00 on BBC HDLatest broadcast: Sat 5^th Jan 2013, 00:45 on BBC Two England

Available for years

Watch now

Sitcom. It is wedding day in Hebburn. Though Jack and Sarah are technically already married, Pauline and Dot are determined to treat it like their special day. Show more

Contributors

Joe:: Jim Moir
Pauline:: Gina McKee
Jack:: Chris Ramsey
Sarah:: Kimberley Nixon
Dot:: Pat Dunn
Vicki:: Lisa McGrillis
Denise:: Victoria Elliot
Ramsey:: Jason Cook
Gervaise:: Neil Grainger
Big Keith:: Steffen Peddie
Hutchy:: Curtis Appleby
Marial:: Verity-May Henry
Dr. Abineri:: Flo Wilson
Director:: Christine Gernon
Producer:: Gill Isles
Writer:: Jason Cook

Genres

Brand

Hebburn

Series

Hebburn: Series 1