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Drama on 3

The Outsider, by Albert Camus

Duration: 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

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Genres

Drama on 3

Head Hunters

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 3Latest broadcast: on BBC Radio 3

By Michael Eaton. Drama focusing on Alfred Haddon, one of the first anthropologists, who in 1917 signed up as a YMCA volunteer on the Western Front. With Michael Maloney. Show more

Contributors

Alfred Cort Haddon:
Michael Maloney
James George Frazer:
Sean Murray
Charles Myers:
David Seddon
Kathleen Haddon:
Carys Eleri
Lily Fraser:
Priyanga Burford

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15 Minute Drama

Soloparentpals.com

Episode 3: It's a Family Affair

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW

Rosie and Tom have started running a B&B business in his mother's house. The problem is they have not told her, and her arrival for their wedding is imminent. Show more

15 Minute Drama

Soloparentpals.com

Episode 5: Something Old

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW

With only a day to go to the wedding and nursing a badly-bruised finger, Rosie really doesn't want Tom's ex-wife Ginny in the house. Show more

Pilgrim by Sebastian Baczkiewicz

Series 5

Gallowstone Hill

Duration: 44 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FM

By Sebastian Baczkiewicz. Starring Paul Hilton and Lee Ross. In search of the Radiant Boy, Pilgrim comes to a village cursed with a dangerous collective madness. Show more

Duration: 45 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Available for 20 days

A Victorian scientist ploughs his wealth into developing a device to record his dead daughter’s voice. Stars Michael Bertenshaw. Show more

Classic Serial

Evelyn Waugh - Sword of Honour

Episode 3: Officers and Gentlemen, part one

Duration: 58 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LWLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Sent home in disgrace after a misbegotten raid in Dakar, Guy seeks employment. His next posting is unexpected. With Paul Ready. Show more

Contributors

Narrator:
Tim McInnerny
Guy Crouchback:
Paul Ready
Jumbo Trotter:
Rupert Vansittart
Virginia:
Lydia Leonard
Trimmer:
Lee Ingleby
Chatty Corner:
Ben Crowe
Katie Campbell:
Carys Eleri
Mrs Campbell:
Christine Absalom
Adjutant:
David Seddon
Kilbannock:
Oliver Chris
ATS Commandant:
Priyanga Burford
Scots Major:
Sean Murray
Director:
Marc Beeby
Adaptor:
Jeremy Front

Home Front - Omnibus

Episode 11: 8-12 December 1914

Duration: 58 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Available for 7 months

Newcomers spell trouble for St Jude's, and the police are unprepared for a crime wave. Show more

November Dead List

Series 1

1. Dead or Alive?

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Available for years

4 Extra Debut. A priest receives a list of the departed to pray for, to find they are people he knows are alive – for now. Stars Nicola Walker. Show more

November Dead List

Series 1

2. Investigation

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Available for years

The police investigate the murder of a man whose name was on a suspected 'kill list' delivered to a priest. Stars Nicola Walker. Show more

November Dead List

Series 1

3. Pursuit

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Available for years

A parish priest suddenly absconds during a murder enquiry. The detective pursues him to Ireland. Stars Nicola Walker. Show more

November Dead List

Series 1

4. Confession

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Available for years

Pursuing the priest to Ireland, DI Flood is too late as he’s found dead. But he made a final confession. Stars Nicola Walker. Show more

November Dead List

Series 1

5. Chief Suspect

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Available for years

A second body has been discovered, belonging to another name on the suspected 'kill list'. Starring Nicola Walker. Show more

Home Front - Omnibus

Episode 12: 15-19 December 1914

Duration: 58 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Available for 7 months

A spirit of generosity and recklessness fills the air as all Folkestone is encouraged to give itself to the war. With Craige Els, Will Howard. Show more

Whodunnits

Agatha Christie - Ordeal by Innocence

1. Stranger

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra

A stranger visits the Argyle family with good news about their late mother's murder. Or so he thinks. Stars Mark Umbers. Show more

Whodunnits

Agatha Christie - Ordeal by Innocence

3. On Guard

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Now Philip's been found dead, most members of the family believe Dr Calgary and everyone is on their guard. Stars Mark Umbers. Show more

Classic Serial

Jane Austen - Pride and Prejudice

Episode 1

Duration: 58 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Jane Austen's masterpiece remains one of the nation's favourite novels and the first to ask if a woman could have it all. From February 2014. Show more

Contributors

Narrator:
Amanda Root
Elizabeth Bennet:
Pippa Nixon
Mrs Bennet:
Samantha Spiro
Mr Bennet:
David Troughton
Jane Bennet:
Lydia Wilson
Lydia Bennet:
Georgie Fuller
Kitty Bennet:
Carys Eleri
Mary Bennet:
Rosie Wyatt
Charlotte Lucas:
Michelle Terry
Mr Darcy:
Jamie Parker
Mr Bingley:
Joshua Maguire
Miss Bingley:
Fenella Woolgar
Sir William Lucas:
Sean Murray
Mr Denny:
Arthur Hughes
Mr Wickham:
Joel MacCormack
Director:
Sally Avens

Classic Serial

Evelyn Waugh - Sword of Honour

Episode 5: Unconditional Surrender

Duration: 58 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Guy Crouchback starts to lose his idealism about the war. Waugh's satirical masterpiece stars Paul Ready and Tim Pigott-Smith. Show more

Contributors

Narrator:
Tim McInnerny
Guy Crouchback:
Paul Ready
Virginia:
Lydia Leonard
Arthur Box-Bender:
Robert Daws
Ian Kilbannock:
Oliver Chris
Kirstie Kilbannock:
Polly Frame
Mr Crouchback:
Sean Murray
Ludovic:
Carl Prekopp
Julia Stitch:
Christine Kavanagh
Everard Spruce:
Harry Jardine
Major Tickeridge:
Michael Bertenshaw
Secretary:
Carys Eleri
Director:
Sally Avens
Adaptor:
Jeremy Front

Classic Serial

Evelyn Waugh - Sword of Honour

Episode 7: Unconditional Surrender

Duration: 58 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Injuring his knee on a parachute jump, Guy thinks his wartime experience is over, until fresh orders arrive. Stars Paul Ready. Show more

Contributors

Narrator:
Tim McInnerny
Virginia:
Lydia Leonard
Peregrine:
John Rowe
Ian Kilbannock:
Oliver Chris
Ritchie-Hook:
Tim Pigott-Smith
Frank De Souza:
Joel MacCormack
Arthur Box-Bender:
Robert Daws
Madame Kanyi:
Mia Soteriou
Major Cattermole:
Arthur Hughes
Squadron Leader:
John Norton
Director:
Tracey Neale
Adaptor:
Jeremy Front

Duration: 45 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Available for 20 days

A small-time fame-hungry 1950s psychic is unable to read anyone's thoughts, let alone his female co-worker. Stars Ralf Little. Show more