4 Extra Debut. Bibhuti Bhushan Banerji's classic story of poverty and love in a remote Bengali village. Stars Sagar Arya and Meera Syal. Show more
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T2 Trainspotting, Bruntwood Prize, Agnes Ravatn
30 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW
Available for over a year
Irvine Welsh and John Hodge on the sequel to Trainspotting; analysing the craft of the playwright; Agnes Ravatn on her thriller The Bird Tribunal, poems mourning the loss of trees. Show more
A monologue inspired by the story of Pritilata Waddedar, who campaigned for Bengali women to get the right to vote in 1930s colonial India.
Great Lives
Tanika Gupta on Rabindranath Tagore
30 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Available for over a year
Writer Tanika Gupta nominates Rabindranath Tagore. With Matthew Parris and writer/translator Ketaki Kushari Dyson. From 2013. Show more
Opu sees life outside the village and Durga looks forward to marriage. But the monsoon rains sparks tragedy. Stars Sagar Arya. Show more
Tanika Gupta's updating of Rabindranath Tagore's vivid and powerful novel about love, power and political awakening, which is given a contemporary British Muslim context. Show more
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Stan Laurel novel; Tanika Gupta; film Una; Ed Skrein Walks Away
30 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW
Available for over a year
John Connolly on his fictional biography of Stan Laurel; Ed Skrein steps down from the role of a Japanese American; Tanika Gupta's new play, based on a resistance fighter uncle. Show more
Bindi is determined nothing will get in her way, but then she arrives home to find a surprise visitor. Starring Meera Syal. Show more
Bindi’s stressed with the pressure from her personal and her business affairs, but unexpected help is at hand. Stars Meera Syal. Show more
Set in 1930s Calcutta and based on letters and diary entries, the true story of Tanika Gupta's great uncle Dinesh Gupta and his resistance to British colonial rule. Show more
Unbeknown to his family, Dinesh has decided to embark on a violent course of action. Show more
Following the attack on the Writers' Building, Dinesh Gupta is incarcerated in a brutal prison regime awaiting trial. Show more
Young Indian revolutionary Dinesh Gupta awaits execution, while his family hope for a chance to appeal. Show more
Indian revolutionary Dinesh Gupta faces execution. Show more
4 Extra Debut. Emma Bhattacharjee sees no need for love or marriage, but she revels in interfering in others’ love lives. Stars Manjinder Virk. Show more
Emma's plans for Krishna and Mr Elton backfire spectacularly but she is cheered by news of Frank’s arrival. Stars Maya Sondhi. Show more
Out of work at 51, Bindi Banerjee decides to start up her own beauty business. Stars Meera Syal. Show more
With her family’s help, can Bindi overcome her business obstacles and lead Bindi's Beauty Box to success? Stars Meera Syal. Show more
Woman's Hour
Tanika Gupta; Older women's style; Cook the perfect kofta
58 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW
Available for over a year
Tanika Gupta's new play explores the lives of women who worked as ayahs. Ari Seth Cohen's blog features New York women who dress flamboyantly in what he calls 'advanced style'. Show more
Fresh from her first flush of success, Bindi takes on a new business venture in property development. Stars Meera Syal. Show more