As the Great Fire of London in 1666 smoulders, Samuel Pepys remembers the homeless camped out on Moorfields. With Kris Marshall. Show more
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
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
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
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
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
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
Censoring an Iranian Love Story
Episode 2
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
Elif Shafak - The Bastard of Istanbul
Episode 1: 1. The Visitor
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
Censoring an Iranian Love Story
Episode 1
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
Elif Shafak - The Bastard of Istanbul
2. The Return
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
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
Prunella Scales and Hannah Gordon star in this sparkling comedy by Hattie Naylor, inspired by the experiences of listeners to Radio 4. Show more
Sissy has met her lover's wife, Fiona has a shock for Shirley, and Bonnie is bothered by pixies. Show more
Ellie learns the extraordinary truth about an old flame. Show more
Bonnie shouts at everyone, after throwing Miss Lonely Heart out of her cafe. Tom finds out what has got under her skin. Show more
Tom finally plucks up the courage to invite his dad's girlfriend to lunch. Show more
Drama on 4
The Liberty Cap
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
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
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