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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

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

Pliny the Younger and his new Welsh slave go boar hunting. But Pliny prefers to leave the hard work to Venta, while he writes a letter to his friend. Show more

Contributors

Pliny the Younger:
Kieran Hodgson
Venta, the Slave:
Nigel Barrett
Marcella, Pliny's Mother:
Joanna Scanlan
Doris, the Cook:
Mia Soteriou
Director:
Kate McAll
Producer:
Kate McAll

Genres

15 Minute Drama

How to Survive the Roman Empire, by Pliny and Me

Episode 1

Duration: 14 minutes

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

Venta the slave keeps an observant eye on Pliny the Younger, his mother Marcella and Doris the Greek cook in this second series of adventures in 1st-century Rome. By Hattie Naylor. 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

15 Minute Drama

The Diary of Samuel Pepys

Episode 4

Duration: 15 minutes

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

Elizabeth starts practising writing her journal, but Sam disapproves of her writing things down before they happen. Stars Kris Marshall and Katherine Jakeways. Show more

15 Minute Drama

The Diary of Samuel Pepys

Episode 5

Duration: 15 minutes

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

Elizabeth is furious with Sam over his affair with the maid and refuses to wash. Still unsure, she gets Debs to confess. With Kris Marshall and Katherine Jakeways. Show more

Start the Week

Irving Finkel on the Ark Tablet

Duration: 43 minutes

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

Available for over a year

Tom Sutcliffe discusses the role of the scientific expert with Harry Collins, Colin Blakemore, Hattie Naylor and Irving Finkel. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Tom Sutcliffe
Interviewed Guest:
Harry Collins
Interviewed Guest:
Colin Blakemore
Interviewed Guest:
Hattie Naylor
Interviewed Guest:
Irving Finkel
Producer:
Katy Hickman

Duration: 57 minutes

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

Available for years

Dara now faces an unsuspected rival and a dangerous neighbour. Starring Philip Arditti and Isabella Nefar. Show more

Contributors

Petrovich:
Philip Arditti
Mother Sara:
Nathalie Armin
Father Sara:
Nabil Elouahabi
Mr Sinbad:
Pezh Maan
Brother Atta:
Pezh Maan
Jafar:
Raad Rawi
Father Dara:
Raad Rawi
Mother Dara:
Mia Soteriou
Translation:
Sara Khalili

Genres

Elif Shafak - The Bastard of Istanbul

Episode 1: 1. The Visitor

Duration: 1 hour

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

Available for years

A tale of two families bound by a shared past. A visitor disrupts the Kanzanci household. Stars Lara Sawalha and Raad Rawi. Show more

Duration: 57 minutes

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

Available for years

A writer must cheat the censor to publish his love story. Contemporary drama from Iran. Stars Isabella Nefar and Amir El-Masry. Show more

Duration: 1 hour

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

Available for years

The long-awaited return of Mustafa brings the Kanzaci household to breaking point. Stars Lara Sawalha and Philip Arditti. Show more

Start the Week

Arundhati Roy on castes and outcasts

Duration: 43 minutes

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

Available for over a year

Cultural discussion programme. Arundhati Roy, Hattie Naylor, Damian Le Bas and Daniel Finkelstein tell stories of outcasts to Andrew Marr. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Andrew Marr
Interviewed Guest:
Arundhati Roy
Interviewed Guest:
Hattie Naylor
Interviewed Guest:
Damian Le Bas
Interviewed Guest:
Daniel Finkelstein
Producer:
Katy Hickman

15 Minute Drama

Little Grudges

Episode 1

Duration: 15 minutes

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

Prunella Scales and Hannah Gordon star in this sparkling comedy by Hattie Naylor, inspired by the experiences of listeners to Radio 4. Show more

15 Minute Drama

Little Grudges

Episode 4

Duration: 15 minutes

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

Bonnie shouts at everyone, after throwing Miss Lonely Heart out of her cafe. Tom finds out what has got under her skin. Show more

Drama on 4

The Liberty Cap

Duration: 45 minutes

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

By Hattie Naylor. Can psychedelic drugs really have a use in the treatment of depression? Pete has tried every other treatment on offer and is now about to find out. Show more

Saturday Drama

Hattie Naylor - The Forgotten

Duration: 1 hour

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

The aftermath of a nameless war is the setting for a dark retelling of the story of 'The Sleeping Beauty'. Stars Tim McMullan. Show more

Contributors

Ireena and Rosa:
Laura Greenwood
Young Charonne:
Harry McEntire
Charonne:
Tim McMullan
Sylvanne:
Ruth Mitchell
Director:
Paul Dodgson

Genres

15 Minute Drama

The Diary of Samuel Pepys: Series 7

Episode 2

Duration: 15 minutes

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

In February, Sam declares he is 'the happiest a man can be'. But Elizabeth and the maid do not get on. Starring Kris Marshall and Katherine Jakeways. Show more

Contributors

Samuel Pepys:
Kris Marshall
Elizabeth Pepys:
Katherine Jakeways
Mrs Knipp:
Sophie Thompson
Uncle Wight:
Ewan Bailey
Mrs Lane:
Eiry Thomas
Lord Brouncker:
Tim McMullan
Aunt Wight:
Manon Edwards
Director:
Kate McAll
Producer:
Kate McAll

Genres