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Duration: 1 hour

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

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The prospect of marrying the men they love appears remote for the sisters without fortune nor connections. Stars Amanda Hale. Show more

Duration: 1 hour

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

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Marianne has a surprising encounter with Willoughby and complications arise for Elinor and Edward. Starring Olivia Hallinan. Show more

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Lady Susan

Episode 1

Duration: 15 minutes

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

The merry widow Lady Susan Vernon descends on her brother-in-law Charles for an extended visit, with a trail of admirers in her wake. And she's about to collect another. Show more

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Lady Susan

Episode 2

Duration: 15 minutes

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

Much to his sister's dismay, far from being put off by her coquettish guest, Reginald is falling under Lady Susan's spell. Show more

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Lady Susan

Episode 3

Duration: 15 minutes

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

Two new arrivals at Churchill ruffle Lady Susan's best-laid plans... and tensions are gradually mounting. Show more

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Lady Susan

Episode 4

Duration: 15 minutes

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

Her schemes are unravelling, but Lady Susan is undeterred in her plans to marry off her daughter and resolve her own romantic future. Show more

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Lady Susan

Episode 5

Duration: 15 minutes

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

The action moves to London, where Lady Susan's admirers gather, with surprising reversals in store for all concerned. But Fate is no match for Lady Susan. Show more

Jane Austen

Northanger Abbey

1. The Season

Duration: 15 minutes

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

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Entering society, Catherine imagines danger in every encounter with comic results. Gothic novel satire with Miriam Margolyes. Show more

Contributors

Catherine:
Georgia Groome
Mrs Allen:
Tracy Wiles
Mr Allen:
Kim Wall
Mrs Morland:
Alison Belbin
Mr Morland:
John Bowler
Mrs Thorpe:
Karen Bartke
Director:
Sally Avens

Genres

Jane Austen

Northanger Abbey

2. The Disappearance

Duration: 15 minutes

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

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Catherine Morland finds the sudden disappearance from Bath of Mr Henry Tilney extremely worrying. With Miriam Margolyes. Show more

Jane Austen

Northanger Abbey

3. Third Wheel

Duration: 15 minutes

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

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Catherine meets Henry once more but John has a habit of getting in their way much to her annoyance. With Miriam Margolyes. Show more

Jane Austen

Northanger Abbey

4. Fears

Duration: 15 minutes

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

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Catherine Morland discovers that heroines must at times take desperate action to get what they want. With Miriam Margolyes. Show more

Jane Austen

Northanger Abbey

5. Conflict

Duration: 15 minutes

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

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Catherine finds herself the recipient of a most pleasing invitation and a most displeasing engagement. With Miriam Margolyes. Show more

Contributors

Catherine:
Georgia Groome
Mrs Allen:
Tracy Wiles
Mr Allen:
Kim Wall
General Tilney:
John Dougall
Frederick Tilney:
Nicholas Murchie
Mrs Thorpe:
Karen Bartke
Director:
Sally Avens

Genres

Jane Austen

Northanger Abbey

6. Gothic Mysteries

Duration: 15 minutes

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

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Henry enraptures Catherine with his tall tales but before long, she suspects there may be truth in them. With Miriam Margolyes. Show more

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Persuasion

Episode 1

Duration: 15 minutes

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

The Elliot family, finding themselves in debt, are forced to rent out their baronial home to an admiral of the Navy, and Anne Elliot finds old connections come back to haunt her. Show more

Jane Austen

Northanger Abbey

7. Suspicions

Duration: 15 minutes

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

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Catherine is determined to discover if Mrs Tilney met her death at the hands of her husband. With Miriam Margolyes. Show more

Contributors

Catherine:
Georgia Groome
General Tilney:
John Dougall
Director:
Sally Avens

Genres

Jane Austen

Northanger Abbey

8. Terrible Deeds

Duration: 15 minutes

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

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Catherine's fears about the terrible deeds that may have taken place are confronted by Henry Tilney. With Miriam Margolyes. Show more

Jane Austen

Northanger Abbey

9. Dismissed

Duration: 15 minutes

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

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Catherine finds herself abruptly dismissed from Northanger Abbey. With Georgina Groome and Miriam Margolyes. Show more

Contributors

Catherine:
Georgia Groome
General Tilney:
John Dougall
Mrs Morland:
Alison Belbin
Mr Morland:
John Bowler
Director:
Sally Avens

Genres

Jane Austen

Northanger Abbey

10. Return

Duration: 15 minutes

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

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Catherine's visit has ended in disaster, but surely like every heroine she deserves a happy ending? With Miriam Margolyes. Show more

Contributors

Catherine:
Georgia Groome
Mrs Morland:
Alison Belbin
Mr Morland:
John Bowler
Director:
Sally Avens

Genres

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Persuasion

Episode 2

Duration: 15 minutes

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

Anne Elliot goes to stay with her sister Mary and meets Captain Wentworth, to whom she was once engaged but has not seen in eight years, during which time he has made his fortune. Show more

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Persuasion

Episode 3

Duration: 15 minutes

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

Anne Elliot, during a long country walk, overhears a conversation that disturbs her, but is gratified by an act of kindness shown to her by Captain Wentworth. Show more