As Geneva hosts the Syrian peace talks, Steve Waters' play is set in a lakeside city, where breakfast is a series of delicate negotiations for a young delegate who is running late. Show more
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Drama on 3
The Outsider, by Albert Camus
1 hour, 30 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 3Latest broadcast: on BBC Radio 3
John Retallack's dramatisation of Albert Camus's existentialist novel L'etranger. Meursault is a young man living in Algiers, who narrates his own story with striking neutrality. Show more
By Leila Aboulela. Marking the centenary of Albert Camus, a drama reimagining the lives of the unnamed, unspeaking characters from The Outsider. Show more
Zosia's big news gets a mixed response, and her situation is further complicated when a colleague from the US turns up. Sasha is rattled when an old flame appears on the ward. Show more
Will Lofty and Dom’s marriage survive under the pressure of Isaac’s presence at Holby, and is Sacha’s relationship with Patricia over before it’s even begun? Show more
Performance Live
Why It's Kicking Off Everywhere
59 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Two HDLatest broadcast: on BBC Two England
Written and performed by Paul Mason, this play is a personal account of how we got from the optimism of the Arab Spring and the Occupy Movement to the election of Donald Trump. Show more
Al witnesses a reunion between a long-lost brother and sister, but a routine check reveals a potentially serious condition. Jimmi uses some of Hermione's techniques. Show more
Drama on 4
Wide Sargasso Sea
57 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FM
Jean Rhys's powerful prequel to Jane Eyre envisages the life of the first Mrs Rochester before she became the haunting 'mad woman in the attic'. A new version by Rebecca Lenkiewicz Show more
Frieda has to decide what to do when Roman crashes back into her life. A withdrawn Dom just wants to have a quiet night, but things don't go to plan. Show more
Why would anyone plant a garden in Zaatari Refugee Camp? Show more
They are partying in Amman tonight. And finding too many ways to say goodbye. Show more
Marwan's 'friends' know all the routes west. All you need is plenty of money. Show more
One family's story from Zaatari Camp, adapted from an Arabic audio drama about Syrian refugees in Jordan. Yara wants to talk marriage. Reem does not. Show more
One family's story from Zaatari Camp, adapted from an Arabic audio drama about Syrian refugees in Jordan. Imad crossed the water two days ago. There is still no news. Show more
Comedy trio Peepolykus upend classic fiction: in ancient Persia, executioners plot to kidnap a yarn-telling queen. From 2015. Show more
4 Extra Debut. In the not-so-distant future, the UK has fragmented and Layla and her daughter go on a desperate mission. Stars Juliet Cowan. Show more
Border Crossing
First Born & Demoiselle
14 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FM
A ground breaking fictional dialogue between Syria and Britain. First Born by Leila Haidar, living in Syria, and a response from the UK, Demoiselle, by Mish Green. Show more
By Sebastian Baczkiewicz. Diplomat Bob Goldacre has lost sight of an American businessman in Baghdad. Inspired by The Arabian Nights, stars Sirine Saba. Show more
By Rachel Joyce. If Joe doesn't find the exclusive to satisfy his ruthless editor, he will lose his job. Story within a story stars Sirine Saba. Show more
Events spiral out of control for Duncan as he attracts the attention of the Egyptian authorities. Stars Nigel Lindsay. Show more