When a man makes a bet on his wife's chastity and his friend sets out to prove him wrong, neither man imagines the matter will change their lives forever. Introduced by Terry Jones. Show more
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Remorse, or, The Sorrows of Samuel Taylor Coleridge
1 hour, 30 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 3Latest broadcast: on BBC Radio 3
By Robin Brooks. Drama about Samuel Taylor Coleridge's ill-fated friendship with William Wordsworth and his infatuation with Sara Hutchinson. With Alex Waldmann and Tim McInnerny. Show more
4 Extra Debut. Raymond Chandler's trouble-seeking private eye gets entangled in the rich Sternwood family's tribulations. Stars Toby Stephens. Show more
Philip Marlowe follows a curious trail to assist a newly-released convict hunting for his old sweetheart. Stars Toby Stephens. Show more
When a rare gold coin is stolen, Mrs Murdoch hires private eye Philip Marlowe to find it. But he is soon caught in the crossfire of a family at war with itself. Stars Toby Stephens. Show more
It is 1877, and Gilbert and Sullivan cast George Grossmith, a touring comedian, as the leading man in their new opera, The Sorcerer. But there is one problem: he is not a singer. Show more
1878. HMS Pinafore looks set to fail in a London heatwave, and Gilbert blames the disaster on Grossmith's vulgar performance. Can Grossmith save his career and the sinking ship? Show more
It's 1884, and after great success with The Pirates of Penzance, Gilbert and Sullivan move their operas to the Savoy Theatre. But tempers fray when Princess Ida fails to catch fire. Show more
It is 1885, and Grossmith is now the toast of the Savoy Opera, with a starring role as Ko-Ko in The Mikado, but his nerves and Gilbert's demands threaten to get the better of him. Show more
It is 1889, and after 12 years at the Savoy Opera, Grossmith decides to go solo. Gilbert and Sullivan lose their golden goose and struggle to replace him. Will there be a reunion? Show more
Post-honeymoon, life as a kept man wears thin for Marlowe who cannot resist when he is given a case to solve. Stars Toby Stephens. Show more
Mrs Palfrey at the Claremont by Elizabeth Taylor
1. 'If it's not nice, I needn't stay'
14 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra
The recently widowed Laura Palfrey arrives at the Claremont Hotel on the Cromwell Road. Read by Eleanor Bron. Show more
Mrs Palfrey at the Claremont by Elizabeth Taylor
2. 'But we aren't allowed to die here'
14 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Mrs Palfrey falls in the street and meets Ludo, an impoverished writer. They pretend he is her grandson. Read by Eleanor Bron. Show more
Mrs Palfrey at the Claremont by Elizabeth Taylor
3. 'A breath of spring'
14 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Ludo turns up at the Claremont Hotel with violets and pulls off an impressive deception. Read by Eleanor Bron. Show more
Mrs Palfrey at the Claremont by Elizabeth Taylor
4. 'Blood was thinner than water'
14 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Mrs Palfrey enjoys a pie with Ludo and the real Desmond makes a visit. Read by Eleanor Bron. Show more
Mrs Palfrey at the Claremont by Elizabeth Taylor
5. 'She had such lovely manners'
14 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Mrs Palfrey loans Ludo money. She falls, breaks her hip and is taken to hospital, but who will visit her? Read by Eleanor Bron. Show more
John Reed - Ten Days That Shook the World
6. The Revolutionary Front
15 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Reed visits the revolutionary frontline with the Bolshevik commander-in-chief, who is less than organised. Stars Richard Laing. Show more
Trotsky claims victory over the Cossacks. On the front line, Reed faces the brutality of the Red Guard. Stars Richard Laing. Show more
John Reed - Ten Days That Shook the World
5. Chill Winds
15 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Kerensky joins forces with the Cossacks advancing on Petrograd. Can the Revolution survive? Stars Richard Laing and Kelly Burke. From 2017. Show more
John Reed - Ten Days That Shook the World
7. Counter-Revolution
15 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Bryant is in a vicious street battle, and government troops are captured by Bolshevik sailors. Stars Richard Laing. Show more