Programme Index

Duration: 45 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 28^th Nov 2012, 14:15 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Wed 28^th Nov 2012, 14:15 on BBC Radio 4 LW

Biographical drama by Martyn Wade, telling the remarkable story behind the composition of Sergei Rachmaninov's celebrated Second Piano Concerto. Show more

Gentleman Jack

Series 1

Episode 1

Duration: 58 minutes

First broadcast: Sun 19^th May 2019, 21:00 on BBC One LondonLatest broadcast: Sun 19^th May 2019, 21:00 on BBC One Yorks & Lincs

Available for 12 months

Halifax, 1832. Rejected by aristocratic Vere Hobart, Anne Lister returns to her shabby ancestral home, Shibden Hall, determined to restore its fortunes and find herself a wife. Show more

Contributors

Anne Lister:: Suranne Jones
Ann Walker:: Sophie Rundle
Mariana Lawton:: Lydia Leonard
Marian Lister:: Gemma Whelan
Aunt Anne Lister:: Gemma Jones
Jeremy Lister:: Timothy West
Vere Hobart:: Jodhi May
Writer:: Sally Wainwright
Director:: Sally Wainwright
Producer:: Phil Collinson
Production Company:: Lookout Point

Genres

DramaClassic & Period

Brand

Series

Gentleman Jack: Series 1

Gentleman Jack

Series 2

Faith Is All

Duration: 57 minutes

First broadcast: Sun 10^th Apr 2022, 21:00 on BBC One HDLatest broadcast: Sun 10^th Apr 2022, 21:00 on BBC One Northern Ireland

Available for 12 months

Anne Lister’s revelation that her new wife Ann Walker is moving in with her in Shibden shocks Ann’s relatives and leaves Anne's former lover Mariana devastated. Show more

Contributors

Anne Lister:: Suranne Jones
Ann Walker:: Sophie Rundle
Mariana Lawton:: Lydia Leonard
Marian Lister:: Gemma Whelan
Aunt Anne Lister:: Gemma Jones
Jeremy Lister:: Timothy West
Aunt Ann Walker:: Stephanie Cole
Eliza Priestley:: Amelia Bullmore
Cordingley:: Rosie Cavaliero
William Priestley:: Peter Davison
James Holt:: George Costigan
Writer:: Sally Wainwright
Producer:: Phil Collinson
Production Company:: Lookout Point

Genres

DramaClassic & Period

Brand

Series

Gentleman Jack

Series 2

Two Jacks Don't Suit

Duration: 57 minutes

First broadcast: Sun 17^th Apr 2022, 21:00 on BBC One Channel IslandsLatest broadcast: Sun 17^th Apr 2022, 21:00 on BBC One Northern Ireland HD

Available for 12 months

In France, Ann Walker is shocked by details about Anne Lister’s complicated relationship with Mariana Lawton. Back in Halifax, Ann’s family are hatching a plot to marry her off. Show more

Contributors

Anne Lister:: Suranne Jones
Ann Walker:: Sophie Rundle
Mariana Lawton:: Lydia Leonard
Marian Lister:: Gemma Whelan
Aunt Anne Lister:: Gemma Jones
Jeremy Lister:: Timothy West
Aunt Ann Walker:: Stephanie Cole
Suzannah Sowden:: Amy James-Kelly
Thomas Sowden:: Tom Lewis
Eliza Priestley:: Amelia Bullmore
Cordingley:: Rosie Cavaliero
William Priestley:: Peter Davison
Writer:: Sally Wainwright
Director:: Edward Hall
Producer:: Phil Collinson
Production Company:: Lookout Point

Genres

DramaClassic & Period

Brand

Series

Gentleman Jack

Series 2

Tripe All Over the Place, Presumably

Duration: 56 minutes

First broadcast: Sun 24^th Apr 2022, 21:00 on BBC One HDLatest broadcast: Sun 24^th Apr 2022, 21:00 on BBC One Northern Ireland HD

Available for 12 months

Anne Lister throws herself into public life in Halifax, but privately she struggles to resist Mariana Lawton’s magnetic pull. Show more

Contributors

Anne Lister:: Suranne Jones
Ann Walker:: Sophie Rundle
Mariana Lawton:: Lydia Leonard
Marian Lister:: Gemma Whelan
Aunt Anne Lister:: Gemma Jones
Jeremy Lister:: Timothy West
Suzannah Sowden:: Amy James-Kelly
Thomas Sowden:: Tom Lewis
James Holt:: George Costigan
Writer:: Sally Wainwright
Director:: Edward Hall
Producer:: Phil Collinson
Production Company:: Lookout Point

Genres

DramaClassic & Period

Brand

Series

Gentleman Jack

Series 2

I'm Not the Other Woman, She Is

Duration: 58 minutes

First broadcast: Sun 1^st May 2022, 21:00 on BBC One LondonLatest broadcast: Sun 1^st May 2022, 21:00 on BBC One Scotland

Available for 12 months

Anne Lister is drawn back into her complicated past with Mariana during a trip to Lawton Hall. Back at Shibden with her in-laws, Ann Walker receives a visitor. Show more

Contributors

Anne Lister:: Suranne Jones
Ann Walker:: Sophie Rundle
Mariana Lawton:: Lydia Leonard
Marian Lister:: Gemma Whelan
Aunt Anne Lister:: Gemma Jones
Jeremy Lister:: Timothy West
Suzannah Sowden:: Amy James-Kelly
Thomas Sowden:: Tom Lewis
James Holt:: George Costigan
Writer:: Sally Wainwright
Director:: Amanda Brotchie
Producer:: Phil Collinson
Production Company:: Lookout Point

Genres

DramaClassic & Period

Brand

Series

Classic Serial

Evelyn Waugh - Sword of Honour

Episode 3: Officers and Gentlemen, part one

Duration: 58 minutes

First broadcast: Sun 13^th Oct 2013, 15:00 on BBC Radio 4 LWLatest broadcast: Thu 14^th Apr 2016, 03:00 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
Tommy:: Nicholas Boulton
Jumbo Trotter:: Rupert Vansittart
Virginia:: Lydia Leonard
Trimmer:: Lee Ingleby
Ivor:: Sam Pamphilon
Chatty Corner:: Ben Crowe
Katie Campbell:: Carys Eleri
Mrs Campbell:: Christine Absalom
Laird:: Michael Bertenshaw
Adjutant:: David Seddon
Kilbannock:: Oliver Chris
ATS Commandant:: Priyanga Burford
Scots Major:: Sean Murray
Driver:: Arthur Hughes
Director:: Marc Beeby
Adaptor:: Jeremy Front
Author:: Evelyn Waugh

Genres

DramaClassic & Period

Brand

Series

Quacks

Series 1

Episode 6: The Physician's Hernia

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 19^th Sep 2017, 22:00 on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: Wed 5^th Sep 2018, 23:15 on BBC Two Wales

Comedy. William and Caroline's affair gathers speed, and Caroline asks him to run away with her. Robert must work with his rival on a prestigious patient. Show more

Contributors

John:: Tom Basden
Robert:: Rory Kinnear
Peters:: Ed Gaughan
Dr Hendrick:: Rupert Everett
William:: Mathew Baynton
Caroline:: Lydia Leonard
Patrice Dupont:: Ben Willbond
Mr Neill:: Bruce Mackinnon
Mina:: Lisa Jackson
Director:: Andy De Emmony
Producer:: Imogen Cooper
Executive Producer:: James Wood
Editor:: Robin Peters
Composer:: Ian Arber
Writer:: James Wood
Executive Producer:: Justin Davies
Production Company:: Lucky Giant

Genres

ComedySitcoms

Brand

Quacks

Series

Quacks: Series 1

Quacks

Series 1

Episode 1: The Duke's Tracheotomy

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 15^th Aug 2017, 22:00 on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: Thu 19^th Jul 2018, 23:45 on BBC Two Northern Ireland

Medical comedy set in Victorian London. After a botched amputation, surgeon Robert is put under pressure by royal physician Dr Hendrick. Show more

Contributors

Robert:: Rory Kinnear
Peters:: Ed Gaughan
Sally:: Maggie Service
Laura:: Amy Marston
Mr Smiles:: Tom Godwin
John:: Tom Basden
Annie:: Victoria Alcock
Butterworth:: Osi Okerafor
William:: Mathew Baynton
Fitz The Guard:: Andy Linden
Tom:: Adam Ewan
Dr Hendrick:: Rupert Everett
Caroline:: Lydia Leonard
Maggie:: Georgia Brown
Becky:: Bekka Bowling
Landlord:: Geoff McGivern
Mrs Pope:: Georgie Glen
Matron:: Selina Griffiths
Duke Of Bedford:: Nicholas Blane
Stunts:: Matt Hermiston
Director:: Andy De Emmony
Producer:: Imogen Cooper
Writer:: James Wood
Executive Producer:: James Wood
Executive Producer:: Justin Davies
Editor:: Robin Peters
Composer:: Ian Arber
Stunt coordinator:: Andy Bennett
Stunt coordinator:: Billy Davey
Production Company:: Lucky Giant

Genres

ComedySitcoms

Brand

Quacks

Series

Quacks: Series 1

Quacks

Series 1

Episode 3: The Madman's Trial

Duration: 29 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 29^th Aug 2017, 22:00 on BBC Two HDLatest broadcast: Wed 15^th Aug 2018, 23:45 on BBC Two Wales

Comedy. William concocts a plan to cure a patient of his delusion. Robert looks to advance his reputation by securing the backing of a wealthy female patron. Show more

Contributors

John:: Tom Basden
Butterworth:: Osi Okerafor
Robert:: Rory Kinnear
Caroline:: Lydia Leonard
Harold:: Jamie Demetriou
William:: Mathew Baynton
Membership Officer:: Steve Brody
Mr Burton:: John Ramm
Mr Sui:: Logan Wong
Dr Flowers:: Simon Farnaby
Landlord:: Geoff McGivern
Peters:: Ed Gaughan
Dr King:: Timothy Bentinck
George Combe:: Miles Jupp
Lady Campbell:: Fenella Woolgar
Dr Edward Hopkins:: Edmund Digby-Jones
Director:: Andy De Emmony
Producer:: Imogen Cooper
Executive Producer:: James Wood
Editor:: Robin Peters
Writer:: Mathew Baynton
Stunt coordinator:: Andy Bennett
Composer:: Ian Arber
Executive Producer:: Justin Davies
Production Company:: Lucky Giant
Stunts:: Anthony Burford
Stunts:: Kye Mckee
Stunts:: Anthony Skrimshire

Genres

ComedySitcoms

Brand

Quacks

Series

Quacks: Series 1

Ambassadors

Episode 3: The Tazbek Spring

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: Wed 6^th Nov 2013, 21:00 on BBC Two HDLatest broadcast: Mon 30^th Dec 2013, 01:00 on BBC Two Scotland

Comedy following diplomats to the fictional Tazbekistan. An anti-government rebellion takes to the streets, provoking a fierce crackdown by the army. Show more

Contributors

Keith Davis:: David Mitchell
Neil Tilly:: Robert Webb
Jennifer:: Keeley Hawes
The Prez:: Igal Naor
Caitlin:: Susan Lynch
Isabel:: Amara Karan
Tanya:: Natalia Tena
Robert Jackson:: Michael Smiley
POD:: Matthew Macfadyen
French Ambassador:: Oliver Dimsdale
Fergana:: Lydia Leonard
Oybek Yerzhan:: Umit Ulgen
Amil Zarifi:: Krystian Godlewski
Sergei:: Andy Lucas
Ludmilla:: Debbie Chazen
Svecko:: Velibor Topic
US Ambassador:: Lachele Carl
Tall surveillance man:: George Lasha
Short surveillance man:: Sevan Stephan
Kevin:: James Doherty
Captain Jones:: Ralph Jones
Captain:: Uriel Emil
Rebel:: Aleksandar Aleksiev
Mrs Petrova:: Jenny Galloway
Director:: Jeremy Webb
Producer:: Chris Carey
Writer:: James Wood
Writer:: Rupert Walters
Checkpoint soldier:: Marat Berdyyev

Genres

Series

Ambassadors

Drama on 4

Jonathan Myerson - Do You Know Who Wrote This?

Duration: 45 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 29^th Aug 2012, 14:15 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Tue 18^th Jul 2017, 21:15 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

4 Extra Debut. The Veracity Virus breaks out, in this comedy about internet torment and fakery. With the BBC's Rory Cellan-Jones. From August 2012. Show more

Contributors

Ali:: Lydia Leonard
Himself:: Rory Cellan-Jones
Ned:: Ben Crowe
Zoe:: Lizzy Watts
Josh:: Richard Linnell
Rachel:: Liza Sadovy
Mark Z:: Chris Pavlo
Archbishop of Canterbury:: Patrick Brennan
Bret:: Paul Stonehouse
News Anchor:: Stephanie Racine
Reporter:: Adam Nagaitis
Writer:: Jonathan Myerson
Director:: Jonquil Panting
Producer:: Jonquil Panting

Genres

Drama

Brand

Drama on 4

Casualty 1909

Episode 2

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: Sun 21^st Jun 2009, 21:00 on BBC HDLatest broadcast: Wed 19^th Aug 2009, 20:00 on BBC Four

A scandal brews as Nurse Goodley suspects that Mr Dean is ignoring the terrible side-effects of a new anaesthetic. Must she risk everything and turn whistleblower? Show more

Contributors

Ada Russell:: Sarah Smart
Dr Millais Culpin:: William Houston
Sydney Holland:: Nicholas Farrell
Hurry Fenwick:: David Troughton
Ethel Bennett:: Charity Wakefield
Laura Goodley:: Lydia Leonard
Henry Dean:: Paul Hilton
Henry Head:: Anton Lesser
Dr Harry Ingrams:: Tom Hughes
Producer:: Bryn Higgins
Director:: Bryn Higgins
Mr Morris:: Andrew Readman
Sister Spencer:: Rebecca Johnson
Miss De Burgh:: Eleanor Bron
Teenage Girl:: Grace Cassidy
Mrs Anderson:: Imogen Bain
Frederick Smith:: Kenneth Colley
Police Constable:: John Hollingworth
Goldberg's Father:: Philip Cox
Goldberg:: Iain McKee
Mr Lawrence:: William Ilkley
Mr Stoll:: Ralph Gassmann
Brickie:: Bruce McGregor
The Duchess:: Jodi Herbert
Hospital Steward:: Eamon Geoghegan
Joe:: Mossie Cassidy
1st Student:: John Heffernan

Genres

Series

Casualty 1909

Classic Serial

Evelyn Waugh - Sword of Honour

Episode 5: Unconditional Surrender

Duration: 58 minutes

First broadcast: Sun 27^th Oct 2013, 15:00 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Sat 16^th Apr 2016, 03:00 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
Loot:: David Seddon
Tommy:: Nicholas Boulton
Julia Stitch:: Christine Kavanagh
Everard Spruce:: Harry Jardine
Major Tickeridge:: Michael Bertenshaw
Oates:: Arthur Hughes
Sapper:: John Norton
Sister:: Carolyn Pickles
Secretary:: Carys Eleri
Director:: Sally Avens
Adaptor:: Jeremy Front
Author:: Evelyn Waugh

Genres

DramaClassic & Period

Brand

Series

Classic Serial

Evelyn Waugh - Sword of Honour

Episode 7: Unconditional Surrender

Duration: 58 minutes

First broadcast: Sun 10^th Nov 2013, 15:00 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Wed 20^th Apr 2016, 03:00 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
Guy:: Paul Ready
Virginia:: Lydia Leonard
Peregrine:: John Rowe
Ian Kilbannock:: Oliver Chris
Ritchie-Hook:: Tim Pigott-Smith
Frank De Souza:: Joel MacCormack
Angela:: Priyanga Burford
Arthur Box-Bender:: Robert Daws
Eloise:: Carolyn Pickles
Bakic:: Chris Pavlo
Madame Kanyi:: Mia Soteriou
Loot:: David Seddon
Major Cattermole:: Arthur Hughes
Squadron Leader:: John Norton
Dawkins:: Michael Bertenshaw
Commandant:: Michael Bertenshaw
Elderberry:: Michael Bertenshaw
Priest:: Sean Murray
Gilpin:: Sean Murray
Orderly:: Harry Jardine
Director:: Tracey Neale
Adaptor:: Jeremy Front
Author:: Evelyn Waugh

Genres

DramaClassic & Period

Brand

Series

Classic Serial

Evelyn Waugh - Sword of Honour

Episode 2: Men at Arms, part 2

Duration: 58 minutes

First broadcast: Sun 6^th Oct 2013, 15:00 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Wed 13^th Apr 2016, 03:00 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Yet to see any war action, Guy helps Apthorpe to conceal his portable latrine - and his ex-wife reappears. Stars Paul Ready. Show more

Contributors

Narrator:: Tim McInnerny
Guy Crouchback:: Paul Ready
Apthorpe:: Adrian Scarborough
Brigadier Ben Ritchie-Hook:: Tim Pigott-Smith
Virginia:: Lydia Leonard
Tickeridge:: Michael Bertenshaw
Tommy:: Nicholas Boulton
Leonard:: Arthur Hughes
De Souza:: Joel MacCormack
Brigadier:: David Seddon
Sgt Major:: Ben Crowe
Crock:: John Norton
Brigade Major:: Sean Murray
Director:: Sally Avens
Adaptor:: Jeremy Front
Author:: Evelyn Waugh

Genres

DramaClassic & Period

Brand

Series

Classic Serial

Evelyn Waugh - Sword of Honour

Episode 4: Officers and Gentlemen, part 2

Duration: 58 minutes

First broadcast: Sun 20^th Oct 2013, 15:00 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Fri 15^th Apr 2016, 03:00 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Posted to Egypt, Guy's unit is surrounded more by rumour than action. But the chaos of war is approaching. Stars Paul Ready. Show more

Contributors

Narrator:: Tim McInnerny
Guy Crouchback:: Paul Ready
Major Hound:: John Dougall
Tommy:: Nicholas Boulton
Ludovic:: Carl Prekopp
Virginia:: Lydia Leonard
Trimmer:: Lee Ingleby
General Whale:: Sean Murray
Kilbannock:: Oliver Chris
Kirstie Kilbannock:: Polly Frame
Tickeridge:: Michael Bertenshaw
Sgt Hughes:: Arthur Hughes
Sgt Smiley:: Ben Crowe
Ivor:: Sam Pamphilon
Priest:: John Norton
Greek Woman:: Carys Eleri
Soldier:: Joel MacCormack
Soldier:: David Seddon
Director:: Sally Avens
Adaptor:: Jeremy Front
Author:: Evelyn Waugh

Genres

DramaClassic & Period

Brand

Series

Classic Serial

Evelyn Waugh - Sword of Honour

Episode 6: Unconditional Surrender

Duration: 58 minutes

First broadcast: Sun 3^rd Nov 2013, 15:00 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Tue 19^th Apr 2016, 03:00 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Guy's military career is revived with selection for a mission to Italy. He heads to London to await orders. Stars Paul Ready. Show more

Contributors

Narrator:: Tim McInnerny
Guy:: Paul Ready
Virginia:: Lydia Leonard
Peregrine:: John Rowe
Ian Kilbannock:: Oliver Chris
Kirstie Kilbannock:: Polly Frame
Ludovic:: Carl Prekopp
Fremantle:: John Norton
Frank De Souza:: Joel MacCormack
Instructor:: Sean Murray
Youth:: Harry Jardine
C.O.:: Arthur Hughes
Orderly:: David Seddon
Director:: Tracey Neale
Adaptor:: Jeremy Front
Author:: Evelyn Waugh

Genres

DramaClassic & Period

Brand

Series

Quacks

Series 1

Episode 2: The Lady's Abscess