British thriller. The daughter of a millionaire is abducted and held against her will by two ex-convicts who have meticulously planned her kidnapping. Show more
Director Mike Leigh talks to Alan Yentob about his unique body of work and struggle to make films on his own terms. Actors he has worked with discuss his distinctive methods. Show more
The Film Programme
Ava DuVernay on Selma; Eddie Marsan on Still Life; S&M in the Cinema
28 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW
Available for over a year
Ava DuVernay on bringing the life of Martin Luther King to the big screen in Selma, and Eddie Marsan discusses Still Life. Plus a look at the current trend of S&M in films. Show more
Drama following the fluctuating fortunes of businessman Paul over the last 20 years of the 20th century, and Lizzie who comes to work for him as his secretary. Show more
Short film. Desperate wheeler-dealer Perry is always on the go, as are most of his family, and not having possession of the car he is supposed to be selling will not stop him. Show more
4 Extra Debut. A snobby ex-banker tries to cope with having more in common with others than she’s admitting. Stars Rebecca Front. From 2015. Show more
Julie's husband comes back after six years for the rest of the group to pick up the pieces. Stars Sue Johnston. From 2015. Show more
Simon surprises everyone when he tells his story of being a war correspondent. Stars John Hannah and Sue Johnston. From 2015. Show more
Andy has a date for the first time in... well, longer than he’ll admit. The group rally round. Stars Eddie Marsan. From 2015. Show more
Danno deals with the death of his father after returning from his memorial service - in a pub. Stars Paul Kaye. From 2015. Show more
The group must leave the meeting room to try to rescue one of their members - from the pub. Stars Sue Johnston. From 2015. Show more
Love in Recovery
Christmas Eve
28 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra
It's Christmas Eve at Alcoholics Anonymous and Andy is waiting for the others to turn up. Stars Sue Johnston, John Hannah, Eddie Marsan, Rebecca Front, Paul Kaye and Julia Deakin. Show more
Fiona thinks Danno can solve her problem. But he's got his own issues – and he’s on the run. Stars Rebecca Front. From 2016. Show more
Gillian doesn’t want to join the group, not even for a biscuit - she just wants listening to. With Samantha Bond. From 2016. Show more
The group discover that Simon has been keeping another big secret – and it’s not just him! Starring John Hannah. From 2016. Show more
Julie is having a tough time with her new bloke, and Danno has a shameful secret to share. Starring Sue Johnston. From 2016. Show more
Simon drags his grounded son to a meeting. He’s out of his depth but will Julie have the answers? Stars Sue Johnston. From 2016. Show more
The group take Andy to his mother's wake. He wants leave promptly - but it’s not that simple. Stars Eddie Marsan. From 2016. Show more
A shock discovery sees the fragile pact strained to breaking point, and Louie is faced with a heartbreaking decision.
Anna struggles to hide her dilemma from Max as the police investigation ramps up. Meanwhile, the women must go to extraordinary lengths to protect their dark secret.