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Classic Serial

The Graduate

Episode 1

Duration: 58 minutes

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

4 Extra Debut. California in the summer of '63. Despite having the world at his feet, Benjamin is anxious. Stars Danny Mahoney and Sian Thomas. Show more

Classic Serial

The Graduate

Episode 2

Duration: 58 minutes

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

Benjamin stops sleeping with Mrs Robinson but becomes obsessed with marrying her daughter. Stars Danny Mahoney and Sian Thomas. Show more

Drama on 3

Lorca's Rural Trilogy

Episode 1: The House of Bernarda Alba

Duration: 1 hour, 25 minutes

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

By Federico Garcia Lorca. Tragic drama about the familial passions and tensions that arise after a tyrannical matriarch imposes a long period of mourning on her daughters. Show more

Saturday Drama

Somerset Maugham - For Services Rendered

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes

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

4 Extra Debut. 1932. Progressive English family the Ardsleys are trying to live their lives under the long shadow of the First World War. Stars Sian Thomas. From September 2013. Show more

Contributors

Leonard Ardsley:
David Calder
Charlotte Ardsley:
Sian Thomas
Sydney Ardsley:
Tom Espiner
Eva Ardsley:
Cath Whitefield
Lois Ardsley:
Louise Brealey
Ethel Bartlett:
Mariah Gale
Howard Bartlett:
Michael Shaeffer
Collie Stratton:
Justin Salinger
Wilfred Cedar:
Ron Cook
Dr Charles Prentice:
John Rowe
Adaptor:
Lu Kemp
Director:
Lu Kemp

Genres

The Royal Bodyguard

Episode 5: The Perils of Attraction

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One HDLatest broadcast: on BBC One Scotland

Comedy series. Hubble goes deep undercover to investigate a series of dangerous leaks from Downing Street.

Contributors

Guy Hubble:
David Jason
Dennis Whittington:
Geoffrey Whitehead
Sir Edward Hastings:
Tim Bentinck
Roderick Finch:
Rupert Vansittart
Tristram Roberts:
Alisdair Simpson
Mary Town-Jones:
Abigail Cruttenden
Muriel Whittington:
Sian Thomas

Merlin

Series 5

Episode 5: The Disir

Duration: 45 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One HDLatest broadcast: on BBC Three

Available for 24 days

Fantasy drama series. When Arthur angers the ancient Disir, their fury rains down on Camelot, leading Merlin to make the hardest decision of his life. Show more

Contributors

Atorloppe:
Sian Thomas
Voice of the Dragon:
John Hurt
Sir Percival:
Tom Hopper
Sir Elyan:
Adetomiwa Edun
Sir Leon:
Rupert Young
Executive Producer:
Johnny Capps
Executive Producer:
Julian Murphy
Director:
Ashley Way

Atlantis

Series 2

Episode 4: The Marriage of True Minds

Duration: 45 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One WestLatest broadcast: on BBC Three

Available for 11 months

Drama series. Ariadne must undertake a journey to Telemon's homeland of Aegina. With the kingdom beset by Colcheans, Jason fears for the queen's safety. Show more

Contributors

Hercules:
Mark Addy
Pasiphae:
Sarah Parish
Pythagoras:
Robert Emms
Ariadne:
Aiysha Hart
Eurydice:
Sian Thomas
Diagoras:
John Light
Executive Producer:
Johnny Capps
Executive Producer:
Julian Murphy
Production Company:
Urban Myth Films (West)

Atlantis

Series 2

Episode 5: The Day of the Dead

Duration: 45 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One WestLatest broadcast: on BBC Three

Available for 11 months

Drama series. The gang find themselves dispersed around the ancient necropolis, surrounded by a magical army of the undead. Show more

Contributors

Hercules:
Mark Addy
Pasiphae:
Sarah Parish
Pythagoras:
Robert Emms
Ariadne:
Aiysha Hart
Eurydice:
Sian Thomas
Diagoras:
John Light
Executive Producer:
Johnny Capps
Executive Producer:
Julian Murphy
Production Company:
Urban Myth Films (West)

With Great Pleasure

Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen

Duration: 28 minutes

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

Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen, designer and presenter, chooses some of his favourite writing to present to the audience at the Radio Theatre. Read by Geoffrey Whitehead and Sian Thomas. Show more

Stories From the South Downs

Episode 3: The Coffin Gate

Duration: 15 minutes

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

By Ruth Figgest. Louise is ten years older than her husband Leon, and one day, walking on the Downs, they realise that perhaps they are not the happy family they thought they were. Show more

Contributors

Genres

Formats

Book at Bedtime

The Typewriter's Tale

Episode 1

Duration: 15 minutes

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

Morton Fullerton's arrival at Lamb House has far-reaching consequences. Frieda, overwhelmed by his charms, agrees to a clandestine meeting. Show more

Book at Bedtime

The Typewriter's Tale

Episode 3

Duration: 15 minutes

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

Frieda starts regular telepathic conversations with Mr Fullerton through her typewriter. She learns some unwelcome news from Miss James. Show more

Book at Bedtime

The Typewriter's Tale

Episode 4

Duration: 15 minutes

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

Frieda overhears and is dismayed by a conversation between Mr Fullerton and Edith Wharton. However, a night-time visit at her lodgings does not displease her. Show more

Book at Bedtime

The Typewriter's Tale

Episode 5

Duration: 15 minutes

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

Frieda's search for the letters ends at last. She can no longer deny Mr Fullerton's true character. Henry James also comes to terms with a betrayal. Show more

Book at Bedtime

The Typewriter's Tale

Episode 2

Duration: 15 minutes

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

Frieda succumbs to Mr Fullerton's charms and agrees to search for his letters to Henry James. She is spurred on by his telepathic communication with her. Show more

Duration: 15 minutes

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

4 Extra Debut. The party assembles. Siblings, secrets, misunderstandings and passion played out over one last, hot summer. Read by Sian Thomas. Show more