Contemporary drama series. A hard-up single mother reconnects with the father of her inquisitive nine-year old daughter, triggering a bitter custody battle.
Contemporary drama. Frustrated that he cannot see his children for more than a day at a time, divorced father-of-two Andy decides to take them on an impromptu road trip. Show more
A former rugby league legend is blackmailed by his ex-wife, who threatens to reveal a big secret if he doesn’t come up with the money to help her jailbird boyfriend.
Contemporary drama. When a downtrodden housewife's secret lover dies and leaves her a large bequest, her family, tempted by the windfall, react in unexpected ways. Show more
British New Wave
This Sporting Life
1 hour, 30 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW
David Storey's repressed northern drama juxtaposes the trapped wants and needs of protagonist Arthur Machin with the stark aggression of the rugby pitch. Directed by Johnny Vegas. Show more
4 Extra Debut. The trapped wants and needs of protagonist Arthur Machin juxtaposed with the aggression of rugby. Stars James Purefoy, Sheridan Smith. Directed by Johnny Vegas. Show more
Drama on 4
Chequebook and Pen
45 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW
Johnny Vegas pays tribute to Les Dawson in a comic flight of fancy, imagining how the BBC might have chosen Les to host gameshow, Blankety Blank. Show more
4 Extra Debut. Mr and Mrs Pooter move in to the Laurels and attend a ball. Victorian comic capers with Johnny Vegas and Katherine Parkinson. Show more
Lupin upsets daily life and Carrie hosts a seance, while the Pooters dine with Franching in Peckham. Stars Johnny Vegas, Katherine Parkinson. Show more